HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.g. Dakota County 2009-2013 Draft CIP ROSEMOUN1T EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting: July 1, 2008
AGENDA ITEM: Dakota County 2009 -2013 Draft CIP AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, P.E., City Enginee AGENDA NO. te)•
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Letter APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Authorize Submittal of Letter to Dakota County for
5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On May 14, 2008 at the Council Work Session, Council reviewed the Dakota County 2009 -2013 Draft
C.I.P. and offered their comments. Staff has incorporated comments into the attached letter. Each year,
as part of Dakota County's 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development, cities are asked to
submit letters of comment and request for projects as part of Dakota County's CIP. Attached for Council
review is a draft letter to be submitted to Dakota County.
SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting Council authorization to submit this letter to Dakota County.
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July 1, 2008
Ms. Holly Anderson
Dakota County Transportation Department
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Re: Dakota County 2009 2013 Capital Improvement Program
Dear Ms. Anderson:
As requested, the City of Rosemount would offer the following comments and requests for projects
as part of Dakota County's 2009 -2013 Capital Improvement Program.
1. County Road 73 (Akron Avenue) CSAH 42 to future Connemara Trail
At this time, the City requests that funding for the improvement of County Road 73 (Akron
Avenue) from CSAH 42 to future Connemara Trail continue to be programmed for 2009 by
Dakota County.
2. County Road 73 (Akron Avenue) Future Connemara Trail to Inver Grove Heights
Based on the uncertainty for the timing of development along this portion of County Road 73
(Akron Avenue), the City supports the programming of improvements for this portion of
County Road 73 (Akron Avenue) for 2013. The City understands that this modification is
considered a placeholder for the project and that in the event development occurs prior to this
time, Dakota County will work with the City to identify funding for a project sooner.
Furthermore, the City understands that advancement of this project prior to 2013 may require
the City to advance fund Dakota County's share of the project cost.
3. CSAH 42/TH 52 Interchange Project
The City of Rosemount continues to support the CSAH 42 /TH 52 Interchange Project and
Dakota County's efforts to secure additional funding. This is a high priority project for the City
and as such, the City will continue to work with Dakota County for the advancement of this
project.
4. Trail Improvements
The City of Rosemount continues to request the identification of funding for the construction
of a bituminous pathway on the east side of CSAH 33 (Diamond Path) from CSAH 42 to
Evermoor Parkway. In addition, the city is interested in the development of a trail on the south
side of County Road 38 (McAndrews Road) from Shannon Parkway to the west. We
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understand that the advancement of this project will require coordination with the City of Apple
Valley to develop complete trail extensions to logical termini. These projects are important to
the City to address safety concerns for pedestrians along these County highways.
5. Dakota County Maintenance and Cost Share Requirements
As the City continues to evaluate maintenance procedures and service levels, including the City's
maintenance of boulevards and trails within Dakota County rights -of -way, the City is requesting
consideration by Dakota County for increased maintenance of these facilities by Dakota County
personnel. This includes the mowing of boulevards, snow removal on trails, and the long term
maintenance of trails.
In addition, for future improvement projects, the City is requesting a review of Dakota County's
cost participation policy which currently requires a 45% project cost share by the City for
improvement projects on county highways. The City is interested in alternative funding sources
and percentages in acknowledgment of the City's continued development of a comprehensive
transportation system in support of the County highway system.
On behalf of the City of Rosemount, I would like to thank Dakota County for its continued
inclusion of local agencies with the development of Dakota County's 5 -Year Capital Improvement
Program.
Should you have questions regarding these requests, please do not hesitate to contact me at
651.322.2025.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Brotzler, PE
City Engineer
Cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Kim Lindquist, Interim City Administrator
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