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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.j. Robert Street Corridor CommitteesAGENDA ITEM: Robert Street Corridor Committees AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGENDA NO. 6 ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority, 8/06 Draft Robert Street Corridor Committee Structure APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve appointment of City Representatives to the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Committee. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL City Council Regular Meeting' September 19, 2006 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will be conducting the study of the Robert Street Corndor for the feasibility of possible transit improvements, together with the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and local communities along the corndor. Local communities are to appoint representatives and alternates for the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee and Robert Street Comdor Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) through formal action on the part of the City Council. The purpose of each committee is described in the attached letter from the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authorty and the 08/06 Draft of the Robert Street Corridor Committee Structure. DISCUSSION The Council discussed this item at their work session on September 13, and provided direction to staff Based upon their direction the following are recommended for appointment to the Robert Street Committees: Larry Laukka, Executive Director of tiMORE Park, to serve as the City of Rosemount's representative to the Robert Street Comdor Steering Committee. Mayor William H Droste to serve as alternate. Eric Zweber, Senior Planner of the City of Rosemount, to serve as the representative to the Robert Street Corridor Technical Advisory Committee. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist to serve as alternate. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve appointment of the above referenced individuals to their respective committees. Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Dakota County Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings MN 55033 651 438 4418 Fax 651 438 4405 0 c„„ted on raKep paper par 30%roa- roroa,ne. waste ..rr EQUAL owoRMUn umPER Dear Mayor August 28, 2006 The 2006 Minnesota Legislature identified funds to study the Robert Street Corridor for the feasibility of possible transit improvements The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will lead this effort in partnership with the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and local communities along the corridor The study will provide a planning -level review of the feasibility for trans'tway development and an assessment of all reasonable alternatives for transit service improvements along the corridor It is the first step in a comprehensive transportation planning process necessary for the transitway's inclusion into regional transportation and transit plans To assist in this planning effort, two committees will be formed The first committee, the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee, will provide project oversight and recommendations to the Regional Railroad Authorities and Metropolitan Council The second committee, the Robert Street Corridor Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), will provide technical review and guidance on study work products and specific issues The roles, responsibilities, guiding principles and potential representation of these two groups are identified in the attached document Dakota and Ramsey County staff are in the process of developing the draft scope of work for the feasibility study and intend to finalize the request for proposal to conduct the study with the involvement of the TAC in late September At this time, we are requesting that the city identify the appropriate staff person, and their alternate, to participate on the TAC Please provide staff contact information by September 15, 2006 The process to identify a representative and alternate for the Steering Committee through formal action on the part of the city council may take longer, therefore, we will not convene that group until the October/ November timeframe Please send staff contact information for the TAC including email address to Jeanne Hoffmann at 952 891 -7005 or at Jeanne hoffmann @co dakota mn us Please send her your Steering Committee appointment and alternate after city council action If you have any questions, you may contact Dan Krom, Dakota County Transit Manager at daniel krom @co dakota rnn us He may also be reached by phone at 952- 891 -7146 We look forward to working with the city and our study partners in this important transit planning activity Willis E Branning, Chair Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Attachment Robert Street Corridor Project Committee Structure cc Rafael 0 Ortega, Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority Chair City Administrators and Managers Senator James Metzen (District 39) Representative Rick Hansen (District 39A) ROBERT STREET CORRIDOR COMMITTEE STRUCTURE 8/06 Draft Goals of the Robert Street Corridor Stud y Activities D Mitigate congestion growth Strengthen transportation foundations for future economic growth D Increase overall mobility, accessibility, and travel reliability D. Create compelling transportation alternatives Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities 1 The Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee serves an advisory role, and provides recommendations to the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA) regarding transportation planning and project development processes for the Robert Street Corridor Feasibility Study Responsibilities include Assist in defining critical transportation issues Assist in identifying alternative roadway and transit strategies Review corridor study products and provide recommendations on mayor study decisions 2 Provide communication between the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee and businesses, cities, counties, affected agencies and organizations Link the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee to businesses, residents and governments in the corridor Communicate Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee issues to members' organization Bring organizations' comments and concerns to the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Actively support Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee positions on transportation priorities and potential investments in the corridor The DCRRA shall serve as the lead agency for the Robert Street Corridor Feasibility Study and related study activities Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Membership Membership in the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee shall consist of representatives of governments who have a direct interest in the corridor The cities of Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, South Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Farmington, and Rosemount may appoint one member from the following groups to the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Mayor or elected member of the city council City manager or administrator A business or community representative Alternates may serve in proxy for each member when members are not able to attend Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee meetings The appointment of city representatives shall occur by city council action to serve at the pleasure of the city council, or until the member becomes ineligible to serve The counties of Dakota and Ramsey shall appoint up to two Regional Railroad Authority members from districts adjacent to the Robert Street Corridor The members shall serve at the pleasure of the Dakota and Ramsey County RRAs or until the member becomes ineligible to serve as an elected official Each member may have an alternate who may be an elected or appointed official 0 ITRANSIT\Robert Street\Robert St Corridor GrouplOrg Structure final draft 8_30_06.doc 1 The Metropolitan Council may appoint a Council member for each council district adjacent to the Robert Street Corridor The council members shall serve at the pleasure of the Metropolitan Council Each member may have an alternate The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and Metro Transit may appoint one Board Member and the Executive Director The member shall serve at the pleasure of the respective Boards The member may have an alternate Meetings The Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee shall meet quarterly, or more often if necessary Decision Making The Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee shall make decisions on a consensus basis Avote may be called if more formal action is required Robert Street Corridor Technical Advisory Committee A Technical Advisory Committee, consisting of planners, engineers, city administration or other technical professionals, shall be appointed to advise the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities Provide regular technical input to the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Provide guidance on technical decisions and work products within the corridor Provide two -way communication between the technical activities of the Steering Committee and the member's respective government or agency Receive and review comments from the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Committee Members Each participating member may appoint one member to the Technical Advisory Committee In addition, Metropolitan Council, MVTA, Metro Transit and the Minnesota Department of Transportation may each appoint one member to the Technical Advisory Committee An alternate may be designated to serve in proxy when a member is unable to attend meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee Meetings The Technical Advisory Committee shall meet as often as necessary Special Ad Hoc Local Advisory Committees As the work of the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee progresses, detailed transportation issues will be considered, which may cause the need for local interest representatives to meet and address specific I site and development issues The special ad hoc local advisory committee will be formed under the leadership of the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee Ad hoc committee members will consist of municipal, business, county and interested persons, and, as appropriate, transportation agency and major destination representatives Once resolved, the issue resolution will be reported to the full Technical Committee and the Robert Street Corridor Steering Committee, at which time the local advisory committee shall no longer exist 0 \TRANSIT1Robert Street Robert St Corndor Group\Org Structure final draft 8_30_06 doc 2