HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. 2004-2005 Work Program (presentations by Department Heads)DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
ISSUE: WELL #14 SITE DEVELOPMENT
With the continued growth and development of the City, the continued addition of municipal water
supply wells to the Municipal Water Supply System will be necessary to meet water consumption
demands. To better enable the City to meet these demands, it is recommended that as well sites are
developed, future sites continue to be identified and the necessary funding made available for the
acquisition of appropriate sites for future municipal water supply wells.
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
ISSUE: PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
City Staff has identified the need to develop a Pavement Management Program for the maintenance of
the City street system. Current practices utilized for the maintenance of the City street system are based
on a limited amount of information that can result in the City street maintenance program being reactive
to the condition of the City street system versus being proactive to the maintenance of the City street
system.
The development and implementation of a Pavement Management Program will provide the City
Council and Staff with the necessary information to evaluate the condition of the City street system and
to plan for cost effective strategies for the maintenance of the City street system.
DEPARTMENT:
ISSUE:
GOAL:
RESULTS:
POLICIES:
ENGINEERING
COMMERCIAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Review areas identified for the installation of decorative street lighting.
1. Adopt Street Lighting Improvement Plan.
2. Use the plan to support the installation of street lighting to enhance the
community and develop consistency within the business areas of the City
3. Develop policies for the funding of street lighting improvements.
4. Establish schedule for completion of the improvements.
5. Street light utility.
None at this time.
BENCHMARKS: None at this time.
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DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
ISSUE: NORTH CENTRAL SANITARY SEWER
BACKGROUND: It has been determined that for the north central area of Rosemount, generally
east of Trunk Highway 3 and north of 132" Street, that there is a need to extend City sanitary sewer
service to those properties currently utilizing individual sewer septic systems. Over the past several
years, the rate of failed and deficient septic systems has increased. Due to size constraints associated
with many parcels, the replacement of existing individual septic systems is difficult and in some
instances has resulted in environmental concerns.
The proposed extension of City sanitary sewer service to these properties creates several issues that will
need to be addressed. A summary of the identified issues is as follows:
• Limited ability to recover costs through the use of special assessments.
• Financial implications for property owners associated with special assessments.
• Determination to extend City water service as part of a sanitary sewer extension.
• Funding mechanisms for cost of proposed improvements.
The above is a brief summary of the significant issues associated with the project that will be addressed
through the updating of the North Central Sanitary Sewer Study. Another component will be the need
for the development of City policies to address the issues.
GOAL: Develop a plan for the extension of sanitary sewer service to the north central
area of the City and strategies for funding of the project.
RESULTS: 1. Update 1997 North Central Sanitary Sewer Study with estimated costs.
2. Identify methods for funding project.
3. Prepare and complete resident survey of existing septic systems.
4. Develop strategy and timeline for the implementation of the North Central
Sanitary Sewer Project.
POLICIES: 1. Trunk area charges not be assessed to existing developed properties.
BENCHMARKS: 1. Complete North Central Sanitary Sewer Update in 2003.
2. Complete resident survey in 2003.
3. Host public open house.
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DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: OPEN SPACE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION
GOAL: Preserve and/or Protect Natural Areas for Public Benefit as per Parks Master Plan
RESULTS: Reasonable financing plan
Purchase that are publicly supported
BENCHMARKS: Discuss Land Options
Contact Land Owners
Prioritize Priority Parcels
Survey residents
The 2001 City survey indicated that preserving open space was the top priority for residents when it
came to parkland. The Parks Master Plan identifies a handful of areas in Rosemount that should be
considered for natural areas with public access. Much like Carroll's Woods.
DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: AQUATIC FACILITY
GOAL:. Review the feasibility of having a City aquatic facility
RESULTS: Provide an understanding of cost to the city and its residents
BENCHMARKS: Conduct a feasibility study to review the success of an aquatic facility
Identify the size of land needed to house this facility
The 2001 City survey indicated that an aquatic facility was the second priority for residents when it
came to parkland and facility needs. The Parks Master Plan identifies that further independent study
would be needed to review such special use facilities.
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DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: FUNDING PARK IMPROVEMENTS
GOAL: Continue to try and meet the parks and recreation needs of our community.
RESULTS: Have a healthy and prosperous park system.
BENCHMARKS: Understand that Parks dedication is not going to fund our entire park system
Identify other funding sources available to cities.
For many years park dedication funds have been used for developing our park system. To develop mini
parks, neighborhood parks and neighborhood playfields the parks dedication funds should be sufficient.
To develop the larger community parks and athletic complexes parks dedication funds do not provide
enough to fully build the park system. The City of Northfield requires developers to pay parks
dedication and provide a separate per acre development fee.
DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: 2 ND SHEET OF ICE
GOAL: Proactive approach to identify when a 2 nd sheet of ice will be needed
RESULTS: Identify a point when the when a 2 nd sheet of ice will be needed
BENCHMARKS: Explore future use of a 2 nd sheet of ice
Review financing options
The RAHA Board has asked the City to start the consideration of a second sheet of ice.
DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: DCTC SOCCER COMPLEX
GOAL: Increase Soccer Facilities for public use
RESULTS: Meeting the needs of the soccer community of Rosemount
BENCHMARKS: Identify In -Kind Services available to the project
Identify long term use of the site and future needs of soccer fields
DCTC is starting a women's soccer program and need facilities to play use. DCTC has asked the City if
they would be interested in participating in a three -field complex. The fields would most likely be
available to Rosemount residents. The details over fees and priorities and not been discussed. The City
should consider an athletic complex to match the increase request for field use.
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DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUE: QUALITY OF LIFE ITEMS
GOAL: Increase livability of Rosemount
RESULTS: Rosemount residents are happy to live here
Rosemount is a desirable community to move to
BENCHMARKS: None at this point
Does Rosemount have places in our community that people are very happy with? Is Rosemount a great
place to live because of our libraries, parks, trails, community oriented police, business community, nice
streets and beautiful landscaping.
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
ISSUE: COMMUNITY POLICING
GOALS: Continue the implementation of a community oriented policing - philosophy to
address community problems and enhance the feeling of safety in the community.
RESULTS: 1. Enhance citizens' feeling of safety in the community.
2. Maintain or reduce the current crime rate within the community, particularly
in the areas of property crimes, i.e. theft, vandalism and burglary.
3. Police officers have a broader perspective in dealing with community issues
and use available resources to address the issues.
4. Residents engaged in programs offered by police department.
POLICY: None
BENCHMARKS: 1. Neighborhood Watch participation increases by ten (10) new areas annually.
2. National Night Out participation in the community increases annually.
3. Department programs publicized through web site, newsletter, press releases
and personal contacts.
4. Second Citizen Police Academy held with full class in fall of 2003.
5. Sponsor community forums or meetings for targeted citizens or businesses at
least three times annually. Include various staff in the meetings.
6. Rental properties participate in Crime -Free Multi- Housing program activities
sponsored by the department.
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DEPARTMENT: POLICE
ISSUE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS — COUNTY -WIDE DOMESTIC
PREPAREDNESS PARTICIPATION
GOALS: Determine level of desired participation in county Domestic Preparedness
Committee and Special Operations Team.
Rosemount public safety personnel have the necessary training and resources to
respond to large- scale technical, biological, or natural disasters.
RESULTS: 1. Rosemount has access to specialized resources in the event of large -scale
disasters.
2. Participation on cooperative efforts is cost - effective and fiscally responsible.
POLICY: Joint Powers Agreement or other document executed to delineate costs and
responsibilities.
BENCHMARKS: 1. Continue member participation on Domestic Preparedness Committee and
Exercise Design Team for County -wide efforts.
2. Determine budgetary requirements of training, equipment maintenance and
other costs for participation during annual budgeting process.
3. Participate in county exercise on September 27, 2003.
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
ISSUE: CONTRACTED POLICE SERVICES
GOALS: Evaluate feasibility of assuming contracted police services at Dakota County
Technical College.
If contract is feasible and desirable, negotiate in time to hire needed officers to
begin working by the contract start date.
RESULTS: 1. Evaluation completed in timely manner to allow for negotiation with DCTC
and include in budgeting process if contract desired.
2. Contracted services provided at no cost to tax payers for services performed
at contract site.
3. Contracted services do not detract from services to rest of community.
4. If transition to a Rosemount contract occurs, the transition is done in
cooperation with the Dakota County Sheriffs Office.
5. Contracted services are provided as means to enhance the delivery of police
services within the community.
BENCHMARKS: 1. Meet with DCTC staff regarding contract by June 30, 2003.
2. If applicable, meet with DCSO staff regarding contract within two weeks
after DCTC meeting.
3. Negotiate terms of any agreement with DCTC by November 1, 2003.
4. Develop plan for staffing as negotiations continue.
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Ordinance /Issue
Dept./Div.
Council review schedule
Commission review?
Hunting
Police
May `03
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Liquor
Administration
June `03
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Massage therapists
Police
In process /June `03
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Minimum lot coverage
Planning
June `03
Planning Comm.
RV Storage
Planning
June `03
Planning Comm.
Waste container enclosure
Planning
June `03
Planning Comm.
Satellite dishes
Planning
June `03
Planning Comm.
Sign ordinance
Planning
July `03
Planning Comm.
Animal ordinances
Police
July `03
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Wetland and tree
Planning
July `03
Parks Comm.
Fireworks
Admin/Fire
August `03
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Property maintenance
Planning
August `03
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Neighborhood nuisances
Police
August `03
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General noise ordinance
Police
August `03
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Comp Guide /Land Use/
Planning
September `03
Planning Comm.
Mixed -use Industrial
Parks Comm.
Snowmobile
Police
September `03
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Parade, Demonstration
Police
October `03
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permits
Large gatherings permits
Police
October `03
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Golf carts on city streets
Police
November `03
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