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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of the November 4, 2019 Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 4, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Monday, November 4, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Council Members Block, Essler, Freske and Weisensel. • City Administrator Martin • Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson • Police Chief Dahlstrom • Director of Parks & Recreation Schultz • Community Development Director Lindquist Guest present included: • County Commissioners Atkins and Gerlach • Dakota County Engineer Krebsbach • Director of Physical Development Mielke DISCUSSION 2.a. County Engineering & Long – Range Projects Director of Public Works Erickson introduced Dakota County Engineer Mark Krebsbach and highlighted the topics that the county would be discussing; traffic signal installations, CSAH 42 corridor study, CSAH 46 improvements, Dakota County Transportation Plan. Traffic Signal Installation Mr. Krebsbach discussed the history of this intersection, CSAH 42 and Akron Avenue. Recent studies have found this intersection warrants a traffic signal installation. The timeline for construction is 2021, however there are several items that dictate the schedule; i.e. coordination with utility company, right of way acquisitions, discussions with Dakota County Technical College, etc. A joint powers agreement along with a consultant contract should be on the January Dakota County Commissioners agenda and after it is approved, the county should have a better idea of a project schedule. The county and city intend to communicate this project to all via social media, a neighborhood meeting and both the county and city websites. Diamond Path/Connemara Trail Mr. Krebsbach discussed recent studies that were completed at the intersection of Diamond Path and Connemara Trail and the study found a roundabout is a better solution at this intersection. A roundabout will be safer and more efficient option. Currently, this project is scheduled for 2022. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 4, 2019 CSAH 46 and Diamond Path The county continues to monitor the area of CSAH 46 and Diamond Path especially as the area continues to develop. Currently, the county has found the challenge in this area is only at certain times of the day, i.e. before and after school. Mr. Krebsbach did note; a meeting was held at East Lake Elementary in December 2017 discussing this intersection. Details about this meeting are available on the county website. Krebsbach mentioned the county is considering requesting the state to complete another speed study on CSAH 46 from Pilot Knob to Hwy 3 as the area has changed since the last time a speed study was completed. Krebsbach noted the timing of requesting a speed study needs to be taken into consideration as the state doesn’t complete them frequently in the same areas. CSAH 46 (from Hwy 3 to Hwy 52) The county continues to evaluate the condition of the pavement along CSAH 46 from Hwy 3 to Hwy 52 and continues to see a lot of cracking in the pavement. The area of this road is heavily used by trucks from the gravel pit and many people cutting across CSAH 46 to Hwy 52. Due to this, the council is hesitant to consider any updates in this area. Krebsbach stated a preliminary engineering study is in the CIP to be completed next year, from there the county will have a better idea of the work that needs to be completed along with an approximate cost. The county mentioned the county’s cost share policy will be reviewed next year and the discussion of cost shares between cities and townships will be reviewed. CSAH 42 In 1999 the last vision study was completed for CSAH 42 to determine how to manage and address development changes. The county intends to update this study with a focus on bike and pedestrian use. Dakota County Transportation Plan Dakota County is reviewing the current Dakota County Transportation Plan and will evaluate what the system currently looks like and how to accommodate going forward. Krebsbach noted, a vision study for Hwy 3 from downtown Rosemount to West St. Paul will be started in 2021. The updated plan will also assist with determining where to invest going forward. The county will seek information from the public as well as part of the review process and hope to have recommendations completed by mid-2020. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned with a motion from Droste, all in favor. The meeting was adjourned to the regular council meeting in the council chambers at 6:46 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. with Council Members Block, Essler, Freske and Weisensel. Staff present included Jeff May, Erickson, Dahlstrom, Schultz, Lindquist. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 4, 2019 2.b. Review Capital Improvement Plan City Administrator Martin highlighted several significant projects in the CIP; UMore Fields, Indoor Community Center, Connemara Trail and Biscayne Avenue. Director of Parks & Rec Schultz discuss UMore Fields phases and noted that additional fields are needed in Rosemount. Phase 2 would be the final design until utilities can be brought into the buildings. Schultz noted there would be a bid alternate for lights at the fields. Council was in agreeance for staff to pursue engineering/landscape architect plans but noted the Indoor Community Center is higher on the priority list. Staff confirmed before any design work is considered the plans will be brought back to council for review. Mr. Martin noted the Connemara Trail extension is to be completed for the eastern extension to residential and commercial development. Also discussed Biscayne Avenue and the current benefit appraisals that are being competed. Martin noted there are major road projects to be completed in the next few years and discussed the different financing options that could be considered. Council had no major updates to the current proposed plan. Final action on the 10-year CIP will take place at a December regular council meeting. UPDATES 3.a. Body Camera Implementation Chief Dahlstrom highlighted the need for body cameras and the vendor search that was completed amongst the police department. The research found that Axon is best suited for the Rosemount Police Department. Dahlstrom reviewed the upfront costs and the annual costs going forward and noted the initial start up costs are in the budget. The next steps in the implementation process is to have a public comment period and then a public hearing will be held at a future regular scheduled council meeting. Council was in agreeance that Axon is best suited for Rosemount. 3.b. Community Development Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the recent Rosemount Woods expansion plan that was brought forth for staff to review. Lindquist reviewed the plans and noted the area is zoned appropriately for the current plans. Council directed staff to continue to move forward with the expansion plans for future consideration. Council Updates Council member Freske questioned if a future meeting will be held yet this year for the Indoor Rec Center and suggested the YMCA be present at the meeting. Freske also mentioned additional courts should be a bid-alternate for the Indoor Rec Center. Martin confirmed there would be a meeting yet this year. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 4, 2019 Council member Weisensel discussed recent LMC meetings. Council member Essler shared his concern about the recent NLC Service Line Warrant mailings that were sent out to residents and noted the letter is misleading in thinking that the letter came directly from the City of Rosemount. Council member Essler also recapped his recent volunteer meeting. The goal of the meeting was to start recruiting new volunteers and ideas going forward. Mayor Droste recapped the recent events the legislators have been at throughout the city, Yellow Ribbon Dinner November 10th and the Veteran’s Day event at The Steeple Center. Staff will work on putting together dates for future “Coffee with Council” events. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Droste, second by Block. The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 pm. Respectfully submitted, Erin Fasbender City Clerk