HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.a. Downtown Flowers - Hanging Baskets, ENG 088AGENDA ITEM: Downtown Flowers Hanging Baskets,
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AGENDA SECTION:
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, City Engineer
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AGENDA NO. 2.l•
ATTACHMENTS: February 2005 Council Executive
Summary and Minutes, Street Light Map
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and Direction
4 ROSEMOUNT
City Council Work Session: May 6, 2008
GROUND:
At the last City Council Work Session, Council inquired about the installation of hanging flower baskets in
the downtown area along 145 Street and Trunk Highway 3 from the library site south to 146 Street.
This item was last considered by Council at the February 9, 2005 City Council Work Session. A copy of
the Council executive summary and meeting minutes is attached for reference.
Based on research conducted by staff, an updated cost estimate has been developed for the installation and
maintenance of hanging flower baskets. The following is a breakdown of the cost per pole for the
materials to install two flower baskets:
14" Flower Pot $100.00 /pole
Wire Basket 20.00 /pole
Hanging Bracket $175.00 /pole
Irrigation 20.00 /pole
Total $315.00 /pole
The attached map denotes the number of decorative light poles within the downtown area of
consideration.
In addition to this cost per pole, a pump will need to be purchased to install on a water tank for irrigating
the hanging flower baskets. The estimated cost for the pump is $600.00. The watering tank will be
installed in the City's electronic sign board truck for use on Trunk Highway 3. The flower pots proposed
to be installed are available at Gerten's and include "Assorted annual fillers such as Bacapa, Verbena, Ivy,
and trailing Petunias fill the baskets to overflowing."
The above estimates do not include staff time for the installation and maintenance of the hanging flower
baskets.
SUMMARY:
CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Should Council elect to proceed with the installation of hanging flower baskets, staff will proceed with the
procurement of materials. The estimated delivery time for the hanging baskets is 6 to 8 weeks.
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ITEM
QUANTITY
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
Pole Mounted Brackets
30
20.00
600.00
Plants with Baskets and Chains
60
25.00
1,500.00
Water Tank Pump
1
600.00
600.00
Misc. Watering Supplies
NA
300.00
��TOTAL
3,000 0
AGENDA ITEM: Downtown Beautification Hanging Flower
Pots on Decorative Streetlight Posts
AGENDA SECTION:
Discussion
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, P.E., City Engineer
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ATTACHMENTS: None
APPROVED BY:
NOTES: For discussion only.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: February 9, 2005
ISSUE:
City Council requested Staff to research the possibility of attaching hanging flowerpots
on the decorative streetlights located in Rosemount's downtown area.
BACKGROUND:
SUMMARY:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR DISCUSSION
It was determined that there is a total of 60 decorative street lights between 147 Street
West and 143 Street West on Trunk Highway 3 and between Cameo Avenue and
Brazil Avenue on 145 Street West. Based on other City's with similar hanging
flowerpot programs it was estimated that a hanging flowerpot would be put on every
other decorative streetlight. This equates to a total number of 30 decorative streetlights
that would have two hanging flowerpots on each bracket. The estimated cost for the
initial start up of this program is $3000.00. The following table gives a breakdown of
the estimated cost:
Staff will provide visual images at the meeting of the type of hanging basket that is
being contemplated. Staff respectfully requests Council direction for the incorporation
of the downtown beautification hanging flowerpot program.
TYPICAL FLOWER POTS
PROVIDED BY RAMSEY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SCAVELOA, BIOPA
SURFINA PETUNIAS, MILLIAN BELLS
TYPICAL FLOWER POTS
PROVIDED BY RAMSEY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SCAVELOA, WAVE PETUNIAS
POTATO VINE, BIDENS, MILLIAN BELLS
EXISTING PLANTERS LOCATED WITHIN ROSEMOUNT'S
DOWNTOWN AREA
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 9, 2005
April. Preliminary cost estimates are that an average value home would see an approximate $27
per year tax increase in 2006, although future debt retirement and continued growth in the
community will lessen the financial impact. Informational meetings will be held prior to the
public hearing, probably at the end of March.
Council directed staff to move ahead with the project schedule.
Downtown Beautification
City Engineer Brotzler and Public Works Superintendent Cook presented prices and examples of
other Minnesota communities that have enhanced their downtown areas with hanging baskets.
Funds could be used from the SKB landscaping deposit of $25,000. The biggest obstacle is the
daily watering needs of the baskets. That would mean installing watering lines for water access
and labor to water each basket. Staff has received notice that the Flower Garden Club has been
dismantled, so volunteers from that group cannot be counted on for watering. Businesses may be
interested in maintaining plants in front of their stores. Council Member Shoe Corrigan and
Mayor Droste wanted to see a common theme with ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers to
commercial areas. Additional banners and holiday lights would also enhance the commercial
areas. City Council suggested forming a sub committee through the Parks Recreation
Commission to consider these options. Rita Dupre was recommended as a leader for this sub-
committee. Council and staff recommended floor planters rather than hanging baskets.
UPDATES
City Administrator Verbrugge noted that the Leprechaun Days Agreement will be considered by
City Council on February 15 The agreement has been worded much the same as the Haunted
Woods agreement.
City Administrator Verbrugge reported that the Webb Company has offered a "Lucy" statue
which will be displayed in the lower lobby of City Hall. Lucy's theme uniform is portrayed as a
police officer.
City Administrator Verbrugge invited City Council to tour the City Hall to explain some
remodeling that will combine two conference rooms to allow for a larger size meeting room, and
moving files from engineering, planning, and administration to the small conference room off the
lobby area. The restrooms will also be remodeled. Mayor Droste asked staff to price out shades
for the upper windows in the Council Chamber.
Community Development Director Lindquist had been contacted by a company interested in
developing the Wachter land. It is a lumberyard, not retail, which would use a rail spur and have
mostly outdoor storage. The business park zoning doesn't allow that amount of outdoor storage.
Council advised Lindquist not to change the business park zoning ordinance at this time.
Mayor Droste reported he could not attend a Flint Hills training or a prayer breakfast with
Governor Pawlenty and he invited the Council Members to consider attending. Council Member
Sterner was interested. Also Council was advised that the American Legion will celebrate an
anniversary on March 12 at 5:00 p.m.
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