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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of the August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 20, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council members Weisensel, Block and Essler attending. Council member Freske was absent. Staff present included the following; - City Administrator Martin - Planner Nemcek - Director of Public Works/City Engineer Erickson The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Block Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented. Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Mid-Year Update on Energy Action Plan City Administrator Martin provided an overview of the city’s Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy (PIE) program which was adopted in 2018. A representative from Xcel presented the current status and outcome of some of the progress that was made from the program, i.e. community wide energy reduction, savings benefits for residents and business owners, numerous energy audits, etc. Xcel made mention that those interested in an energy audit still have time to request an audit until the end of the year by scheduling the appointment through Xcel’s website. 3.b. Xcel Certified Sites City Planner, Anthony Nemcek highlighted the work staff completed with Xcel Energy to gather the appropriate information for the site certification process. The City of Rosemount participated in Xcel Energy’s site certification process to aid in attracting prospective developments. Xcel Energy presented the importance of certifying sites and the benefit of certifying sites. For instance, Xcel will promote and market Rosemount to potential developers by having Rosemount listed in their marketing materials and website which Xcel showcases at tradeshows, client visits, etc. Three sites were certified; 300 acre parcel at UMore Park, a 160 acre parcel controlled by OPUS, and a 145 acre parcel located in the Rosemount Business Park. Xcel Energy presented plaques to the City of Rosemount for completing the certification and thanked staff and the city for partnering together during this process. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 20, 2019 Council member Weisensel mentioned this process initiated in 2016 and highlighted that Rosemount continues to put efforts to drive new interest to the area. PUBLIC COMMENT None RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler Motion to Approve the Consent with items Agenda 6.I. and 6.F removed a. Minutes of the August 5, 2019 Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Minutes of the August 5, 2019 Work Session Proceedings c. Bills Listing d. Lawful Off-Site Gambling Application – Confidence Learning Center e. Ice Arena Concessions Agreement f. 145th Street Pedestrian Improvements, City Project 447: Authorize Progressive Rail Crossing Agreement g. Authorize Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement with DonFraco, LLC (Frana Wall Plant) h. Bonaire Path E, City Project 2018-03 Set Assessment Hearing i. Authorize MCES Sewer Connection and Maintenance Agreement for the Biscayne Business Park. Project 2019-11 j. Accept Public Street and Utilities – Prestwick Place 14th Addition, City Project 2017- 07 Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.f. 145th Street Pedestrian Improvements, City Project 447: Authorize Progressive Rail Crossing Agreement Council member Weisensel pulled item 6.f. for further information for our residents. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Erickson provided an overview of the agreement and future project with Progressive Rail for additional pedestrian crossing surface on the north side of 145th Street West. Execution of the attached agreement authorizes Progressive Rail to order materials and schedule work crews for the completion of the improvements. The construction will be completed by the Progressive Rail workforce and funded by the City which is needed to be done to support the installation of the sidewalk connection on the north side of 145th. The installation of the sidewalk on the north side is anticipated to occur this fall. Council urges staff to continue to accelerate this project to minimize any public safety issue in this area. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 20, 2019 Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler Motion to approve an Agreement with Progressive Rail, Inc. for an Improvement to Existing Public Road at Grade Crossing at 145th Street West Aye: Block, Droste, Essler, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.i. Authorize MCES Sewer Connection and Maintenance Agreement for the Biscayne Business Park. Project 2019-11 Council member Block pulled this item for further clarification regarding the agreement specifically regarding the charges. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Erickson discussed the agreement and potential future work to take place in this area. At the completion of construction, the sewer will become city owned infrastructure. The MCES connection would be removed once city owned sanitary service is extended south on Biscayne Ave. This sanitary sewer connection is required in order to facilitate the development of this parcel, and the developer has escrowed funds to cover this connection. Motion Block Second By Essler Motion to approving a Sewer Connection and Maintenance Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into this Agreement. Aye: Droste, Essler, Weisensel, Block Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 9.a. 2019 Street Improvement Project (Connemara Trail), City Project 2019-01 Accept Bids / Award Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided an overview regarding the current status of the 2019 Street Improvement Project (SIP). City staff received bids for the 2019 SIP, staff recommended that Council reject all bids and authorize a reduced scope project, due to high costs of bids received. This reduced scope project was for the western portion of Connemara Trail between Diamond Path and Shannon Parkway as the road condition in this area is rated in poor condition. One of the changes to be made that Mr. Erickson mentioned was the restriping of this section to match Connemara to the east. This would create a continuous center left turn lane and a single lane for the eastbound and westbound traffic. This would also create a shoulder area where none currently exists. Council member Essler and Block had concerns regarding the flow of traffic from Apple Valley to Rosemount on this roadway with the newly proposed striping. Council member Essler is requesting staff to provide data supporting the decrease in lanes to ensure the decrease is a better solution. Council member Essler also is requesting conversations to take place with Apple Valley regarding their commitment to the proposed roundabout in this area. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 20, 2019 Staff will follow up with a response at a future meeting. Being the concern is regarding striping, staff has time to respond to these concerns and the concern does not have an impact on staff’s recommendation to accept bids and award contract this evening. Motion by Block Second by Essler Motion to Adopt a Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for 2019 Street Improvement Project (Connemara Trail), City Project 2019-01 Ayes: Essler, Weisensel, Block, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS 10.a. Staff Updates City Administrator Martin highlighted several projects taking place, i.e. Wexford Project, CA Gear, Public Storage Project, Sports Clips and Jersey Mikes. Mr. Martin also highlighted Eric Van Oss who is the new Economic Development Coordinator at City Hall and highlighted Mr. Van Oss’s work plan. 10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings for the remainder of August. The next City Council work session and regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and upon a motion by Droste second by Block the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk