HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.05.95 Council Packet AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVE AGENDA
4. CITIZENS COMMENTS (5 minute limit per person for items not on agenda)
5. CONSENT AGENDA (All items approved in 1 motion unless anyone wishes an
item removed for discussion)
a. Approve Minutes - 8/21 (Regular) ; 8/28 (Special)
b. Approve School/Conference Request - Firefighter I Course
c. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Handheld Radio - Fire Department
d. Approve Clarification of Funds - Pool Repairs - Parks and Recreation
e. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - MN Fire Chiefs Conference
f. Approve School/Conference Request - Fire - Telephone Technique Seminar
g. Adopt Ordinance Amending Sign Ordinance - "Sandwich Boards"
h. Approve Hiring of Part Time Employees - Liquor Store
i. Receive 1994 Financial Audit
j . Certify 1996 Preliminary Proposed Levy/Budget to County
k. Receive MnDOT Report on Revisions to TH #3 Traffic Signals
1. Approve Payment No. 5 for Project 94-1 - Oak Street Improvements
m. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Installation of Solid Waste Container Numbers
PULL n. Approve Capital Outlay Request - Snow Plow for Multi-Tech Truck - Public Works
o. Waive Rezoning Fees - McCann Property
p. Approve Payment of the Bills
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/AWARD OF CONTRACTS
a. 7:30 P.M. - Assessment Hearing for Spruce Street Access and Utility Extension
to Budget Mart
7. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Accept Donation of Concrete Floor in Warming House from AVR, Inc.
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Adopt Resolution Approving Easement Agreement for SE Area Sanitary Sewer
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Pilot Knob Road Extension - County Update
b. Prairie Waterway/Elm Street - TH # Branch Easement Agreement
c. Pine Knoll Project Completion Update
d. Adopt Resolution Accepting Bids/Awarding Contract - Fire Station Expansion
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Screening on West Property Line of Dairy Queen - Update
12. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILMEMBERS
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS
14. ADD ON
a. Chamber of Commerce Request Regarding Economic Development Director Position
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. ADJOURN
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 5d
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Name: Jim Bell
Department: Parks and Recreation
Date: August 24, 1995
Meeting Date: September 5, 1995
Category: Consent
Subject: Clarification of Funds for Pool Repairs
Explanation: Per Council direction
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Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo Jim Bell
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Henneke Finance
Jim Bell Parks and Recreation
nwight Bjerke Parks and Recreation
Signature
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Memo to: Mayor and Council
Subject: Clarification of Financing of Pool Repairs
Date: August 1995
At the last council meeting,I requested that the remaining money from the purchase of
the mower be used for the pool repairs. There was questions about how much was left to
spend. I indicated about$15,000.00. The Council thought it to be$11,000. The money
left was $11,575.00 plus the$5000.00 that was budgeted for Rambling River irrigation.
The irrigation should not be considered until the County finishes the highway 50 project.
The irrigation has been budgeted at a latter date.
I hope this clears up the confusion
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
cc: Don
Dwight
Joy
Memo to: Mayor and Council
Subject: Purchase of a lawn mower and pool restoration with vehicle money
Date: July 5, 1995
At the Finance committee meeting on Wednesday,June 28, 1995, I discussed what to do
about vehicles in the Parks and Recreation Department. I suggested that the old Police
squad be assigned to the Director and the Administration vehicle be assigned to the
Programmer. The Police no longer uses the Administration vehicle since obtaining a
confiscated vehicle. The vehicle assigned to the Director is in need of some repair and
$1000 of the budgeted vehicle money could be used for this repair. The Fire Department
also requested this vehicle and it was agreed upon that they could use the Programmers
vehicle at night if needed.
The Parks Department is no longer able to keep up with the mowing and we have had to
rent a mower. I suggested we purchase this mower with some of the money from the
budgeted vehicle dollars. The rent that we have paid is $1575. This will be subtracted
from the purchase price of$9000. Our cost for the mower will be $7425 and is to be
taken from the budgeted vehicle money.
The remaining $11575 plus the irrigation money can now be used for pool restoration this
fall. We have to do some repairs on the pool. Some complications have arisen which _
have to be taken care of this fall. I will submit a request and report to the council later.
The Finance committee concurred with these recommendations and therefore I am -
requesting full council approval.
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
cc: Larry Thompson
Wayne Henneke
Joy Pellicci
Don Hayes
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. OV
Name: Jim Bell
Department: Parks and Recreation
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Date: August 11 , 1995
Meeting Date: �iS
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Category: Consent
Subject: Approve Repairs at Swimming Pool
Explanation:
Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo - Jim Bell
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Hcnnckc Finance
Jim Boll_ Parks and Recreation
Dwight Bjerke Parks and Recreation
Signature
Memo to: Mayor and Council
Subject: Pool Repairs
Date: August 15, 1995
When we purchased the mower earlier this year, I indicated that some repairs are
necessary at the pool. I am requesting that the Council approve the expense of some of
these repairs. A pipe in the return line is leaking and needs to be repaired. We
temporarily fixed it by plugging a portion of the pipe. It needs to be repaired by next
season. I am also requesting that we hire Bonestroo to look at what can be done with the
skimmers and give us an idea what has to be done. The State will require us to have an
engineering firm look at it before their approval is given.
Our staff can do most of the work this fall and next sprinvT1 e money would come out
of the remaining funds from the vehicles.(approx. The finance committee was
made aware of this on June 28, 1995. and indicated at that time that it sounded like a good
plan of action.
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director
cc: Dwight Bjerke
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 5h
Name: Paul Asher (OW
Department: Liquor
Date: August 16, 1995
Meeting Date: September 5, 1995
Category: Consent
Subject: Approve Hj.ring. of Part Time Employees Liquor Store
Explanation:
Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo/Applications Paul Asher
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Henneke Finance
Paul Asher Liquor
Rosemary Swedin Finance
Signa e
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: HIRING OF PART-TIME RETAIL LIQUOR CLERK
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1995
With your approval, I would like to hire the people listed below as
Part-Time Retail Liquor Store Clerks, at the hourly rate of$8.28. Copies of
their applications are attached.
Donna LaBeau
Kimberly Lang
Gretchen Kimmes
Paul Asher
Liquor Store Manager
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 5i
Name: Wayne Henneke (;
Department: Finance
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Date: August 25, 1995
Meeting Date: September 5, - 1995
Category: Consent
Subject: Receive 1994 Financial Audit
Explanation:
Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo/Report - Wayne Henneke
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Wayne Henneke Finance
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Signature
Memo to: Mayor&Council
Date August 30, 1995
Re 1994 Financial Statements
Recommendation
The Finance Committee met August 9, 1995 and listened to Bill Lauer,the Auditor in charge of
the City's annual financial audit,present the findings of the 1994 financial audit. The findings of
the Audit were favorable and recommendations were made to further improve the City's
financial system. It is recommended to receive the 1994 Financial Audit.
General Fund
The City's program to increase Fund Balance-Designated Working Capital-to a level to fund
City operations until the first tax settlement is received in July was successful in 1994 showing a
$108,548 increase. In accordance to Council action in December, 1994, $78,548 of the surplus
will be transferred to the Annexation Fund. Despite the improving fund balance,General Fund
cash and investments were in a deficit position at times during the year. Due to the way the City
receives its major revenues, in large settlements a few times a year,the City must depend on its
accumulated reserves to finance operations at certain times during the year. The City has done a
good job in increasing its cash reserves but a continued effort is needed.
Debt Service Funds
The debt service funds are in good condition. The 1973 Improvement Bonds have been a
problem in the past due to the green acres located within the assessment area. Because of the
development of the northern portion of the City and Green Acres being taken off,the Fund is in
a better position.
Capital Projects Fund
In his presentation to the Finance Committee,Bill Lauer expressed concerns regarding the deficit
cash balances in various funds. Most of the deficits were in the Capital Project Funds. The S.E.
Area Storm Sewer, S.E.Area Sanitary Sewer,and the ADA Compliance-City Hall Funds were
projects that were started in 1994 but the funding was made available in 1995. Bonds for the
S.E.Area Projects were approved in 1994 and were let in January, 1995. The majority of the
deficit balance in the Annexation Fund was funded by$130,000 from the 1995 Bond Issue and
$78,548 from 1994 Surplus. The Pine Knoll project was part of the 1994 Improvements and
should have been recorded as such and the City Center Project is funded from excess funds
available in the 1991 Improvements Fund. I will present Council a list of necessary transfers to
take care of the above concerns at the next Council Meeting.
Solid Waste Fund
The Solid Waste Fund in comparison to past years had a good year. If depreciation expense is
considered the Fund only lost$5,608. Without counting depreciation,the Solid Waste Fund
made$46,731.
Sewer Fund
The Sewer Fund needs attention. Due to the way the auditors are required to account for charges
from the Metropolitan Council Sewer Services the situation appears more serious. The reason I
say that is the auditors must include the 1993 final cost allocation in the 1994 financial report
while the City is not billed for it until 1995. The City has approved a loan agreement with the
Metropolitan Council to pay for its 1993 Final Cost Allocation. The Finance Committee will be
studying the Sewer Fund and making recommendations to the City Council that will improve the
balance of the Sewer Fund.
Liquor Fund
The City's liquor operations were expanded with opening of a second store during 1994. Sales at
the original store were$700,566 in 1994 which is approximately 1%down from the previous
year. The new store had sales of$233,127 in approximately six months of operation. Between
both stores, liquor operations of the City made a net profit of$53,697.
Arena Fund
The Arena Fund had a better year. The Fund lost only$1,390 in operations without counting
transfers in or depreciation. When considering depreciation and transfers,the Fund had a net -
profit of$27,488. At December 31, 1994,the Arena Fund retained earnings were$20,204. The
cash balance,however,was a deficit of$47,782. Therefore,the City will need to continue to
work toward improving the financial condition of this fund.
Auditor's Comments
* Drug Free Workplace Act-The auditors stated the City needs to adopt a Drug Free
Workplace Policy. The policy was adopted during 1995.
* The audit states there are discontinued funds and accounts in the General Ledger
and they should be eliminated. The Finance Department will eliminate the
discontinued funds and accounts.
* The accounting of H.R.A.projects should be further segregated. The Finance
Department will work with the H.R.A. Executive Director to accomplish this
recommendation.
* Cash and investments are reconciled to the General Ledger on a monthly basis. The
Finance Department has recognized this problem in the past. This is a workload issue.
Without extra personnel the reconciliation can be done but something else will be left
undone.
* Accounts Receivable are not being billed out on a timely basis. In 1995 with the
addition of a part time accounting clerk this function is presently up to date.
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Wayn E. Henneke
Finance Director
c.c. Larry Thompson, City Administrator
Department Heads
Rosemary Swedin,Accountant
file
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 5j
Name: Wayne Henneke
Department: Finance
Date: August 25, 1995 l(�
Meeting Date: September 5, 1995
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Category: Consent
Subject: Adopt Resolution Certifying Preliminary Proposed Levy/Budget
to the County
Explanation:
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Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo/Resolution - Wayne Henneke
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Department Heads
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Memo to: Mayor& Council
Date August 29, 1995
Re Adoption of 1996 Preliminary Proposed Levy/Budget
Recommendation
Itis recommended to adopt the attached resolution adopting a proposed budget and establishing
the proposed tax levy for the year 1996 collectible.
Preliminary Proposed Levy/Budget
The action being required tonight satisfies the State requirement to certify a preliminary
proposed levy/budget with the County by September 15. This certification establishes the
maximum that can be certified in December. The City Council has already stated they do not
want the tax rate to increase over the 1995 rate and the Finance Committee has stated they only
want to increase the levy based on the increase in tax capacity derived from new construction.
This week I have received new estimated tax capacity numbers from the County. The numbers
are still preliminary estimates but are lower than the last estimates received from the County. I
will be contacting the County to see why the decrease. For this certification, it is important the
maximum be certified so we do not"tie our hands"when the final figures come from the County
and the final certification is made in December,therefore, I have left the tax capacity at the
same level as in the proposed budget previously given to Council.
When the proposed tax statements go out in November there is a good possibility they will show
an increase in City taxes. This would be due to revised tax capacity numbers and increases in
valuation of individual properties.After the September 15 certification to the County,the City
has until the taxes are certified in December to fine tune the Budget,to receive the new tax
capacity amounts from the County, and to incorporate the level of taxation desired for 1996 to
meet the goals of the Council.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
By law,the City must certify to the County a date for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and a
continued hearing date if one is needed. The City's date cannot be the same as the County's,
special taxing district's,or the School District's. A calendar is attached showing the dates of the
County's, School's, and special taxing district's truth in taxation public hearing."The attached
resolution establishes the Truth in Taxation public hearing for 7:00 p.m.Wednesday.November
29. 1995 and the continued hearing at 7:00 Monday.December 18. 1995.
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Wayne E.Henneke
Finance Director
c.c. Larry Thompson,City Administrator
Department Heads
file
PROPOSED
RESOLUTION NO.
ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 1996 COLLECTIBLE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Farmington, Minnesota, was held in the Civic Center of said City on the 5th
day of September, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. .
Members Present:
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Members Absent:
Member introduced and Member seconded the following:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Farmington, that the Auditor in and for the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota,
upon receipt of this proposed 1996 Budget and proposed 1996 Property Tax Levy declare
the City of Farmington in compliance with State of Minnesota Truth in Taxation. Law.
Proposed Tax Levy
Debt Levy (attached) $ 442,566.00
General Levy 1,577,684.00
Gross Levy 2,020,250.00
1996 HACA (376,748.00)
Total Levy $1,643,502.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation public hearing will be held on
Wednesday, November 29, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. . If needed, the continued hearing will be
held on Monday, December 18, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. .
This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the Farmington City Council in open
, session on the 5th day of September;' 1995.
Mayor
Attested to the day of September, 1995.
SEAL
Clerk/Administrator
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1996 BUDGET
Summary of Debt Service Levy to be Attached and Become Part of
Tax Levy Resolution No. R
Certified Supplemental
Fund No. Fund Title Levy Levy Total Levy
306 Imp. Bonds 1986B 28,590 0 28,590
307 Imp. Bonds 1987 49,028 0 49,028
312 1992 Fire/Arena Refund 128,846 0 128,846
313 Imp. Bonds 1992 27,824 0 27,824
315 Imp. Bonds 1994 79,763 0 79,763
403 1991 Cert. of Indebt. 56,542 0 56,542
403 1993 Cert. of Indebt. 71,973 0 71,973
$442,566.00 -0- $442,566.00
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 5o
Name: Larry Thompson '6
Department: Administration
Date: August 28, 1995IOC
Meeting Date: September 5, 1995
Category: Consent
Subject: Waive Rezoning Fees - McCann Property
Explanation: The HRA has requested that this property be rezoned
in anticipation of the senior housing project. It is requested
to rezone it back to its original R-2 zoning and the fee be waived.
Reference Material/Responsibilty Memo - Larry Thompson
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Development Committee
Signatur
Memo to: Mayor and Council
Subject: Rezone Request-Jim McCann
Date: August 29, 1995
The City Council rezoned Jim McCann's property as 105 Oak St. from R-2 Medium
Density Residential to B-2 Commercial in anticipation of the Rosebriar Apartments. As
you are aware,the Rosebriar Apartment development never materialized, and Mr.
McCann,who has moved to Madison, Wisconsin,wishes to sell his property. He has
been informed by a Realtor that his property will be difficult to sell since it is a
nonconforming use. Mr.McCann wishes to have the property rezoned, but feels that
since he did not ask to have the property rezoned in the first place,that he should not
have to pay the $175.00 Administrative Fee plus the cost of the abstractor's list($350 to
$600)
Mr. McCann's request raises a number of legitimate questions. First, is the City Council
interested in rezoning the property? Based on recent discussions of the HRA,it seems
that the intended use of the property is to be some type of commercial/retail activity.
Second, doe the present zoning lower the value of the property? It would seem that
commercial zoning would increase the value regardless of the nonconforming status. It is
my understanding the property next door was recently sold, and I am uncertain if the
zoning impacted the sale price. It should be noted that rezoning the property would
probably impact the HRA's property adjacent to Mr.McCann's, and I do not believe it
would be legal to rezone his property unless the property to the west is also rezoned.
Since my recommendation would be largely based on the answer to the first question,I
feel the matter should be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. If the Council
has no or very little interest in rezoning the property,I would recommend that the City
not waive the fees or pay for an abstractor's list. If there is strong interest to rezone,then
I would recommend the City pay the costs since the rezoning was originally initiated by
an agency of the City. An exception to my recommendation would be if the City
Attorney felt there could be considerable financial exposure by not waiving the fees and
considering the rezone.
Arany Thomp n
City Administrator
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cc: Dave Grannis
Development Committee
file
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. 9a
Name: Larry Thompson
Department: Administration
Date: August 22, 1995
Meeting Date: September 5, 1995
Category: Unfinished Business
Subject: Pilot. Knob Road Extension - County Update
Explanation: County staff will present proposed design.
Reference MateriallResponsibilty
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Development Committee
Signature
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
Item No. tf .
Name: A ` 7
Department:
Date: _ / /r'S
Meeting Date: Atirri
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Category: _cJRc n t s 4..�. -Cc inr xri-e Son s
Subject: Pilot Knob Road Extension --' /�
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Explanation:
i ° L we = e to •is - - a ing regarding the
Vision of Pilot n `��� i/c' .' I'
Reference Material/Re ponsibilty
Referred To: (Name) Department
Larry Thompson Administration
Tom Kaldunski Public Works
Signature
Memo to: Mayor and Council
Subject: Request to Discuss Pilot Knob Road Extension
Date: August 15, 1995
Kelly Larson has asked to discuss her feelings regarding theextension of Pilot Knob
Road. Ms. Larson has been informed that the project is only in the public input stage at
this time, and County and City staff would not have any comments regarding the
recommended design at this time. The County Engineer has indicated that he may be
able to attend the meeting to update the Council as to where the County is at this time. It
is my understanding that there will be a staff meeting with the Consultant to review all of
the public comments and based on these comments,recommend a design. The County
Engineer indicated he would meet with the Council on September 5, 1995 when the
County would have better design information available for the Council. All that the
County has at this time is a preliminary layout and comments from the public information
meeting. Ms. Larson indicated she had already sent out flyers advising neighbors of the
meeting, and she was more concerned with stopping the project than discussing the actual
design. Ms. Larson also requested a copy of the draft layout be made available for the
meeting. The City will obtain a copy from the County and have it available for the
meeting.
I would like to note that this was a topic of discussion with Fair Hills residents in 1992
when Akin Park 2nd was being platted. It was noted at that time the project has been
planned since at least 1980, and due to traffic and safety concerns on Akin Rd. it was an
extremely important project. Many of the residents pointed out that they were unaware of
any proposed road,but the developer of Fair Hills noted that owners were required to sign
a document similar to the attachment.
I would recommend that the Council listen to the concerns,but postpone any decisions
until the preliminary design is prepared, and a public hearing is called.
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
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cc: Developments Committee
Dave Everds
Kelly Larson
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MEMORANDUM
August 17, 1995
To: Honorable Mayor Eugene Kuchera and Farmington City Council Members
l Z David L. Everds, Dakota County Engineerc� �r
Re: Public Participation Status and Project History/Need
The Dakota County Highway Department through discussions with the City Engineer in
May of 1991 included the construction of CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) from 190th Street
to CSAH 50 as part of our Capital Improvement Program(CIP). This project was
proposed by the City of Farmington and supported by Dakota County. Dakota County
supports Farmington's thoroughfare plan as it looks far enough into the future to be an
appropriate use of County Funds.
The new CSAH 31 alignment was approved as a minor arterial highway by the City of
Farmington as part of their thoroughfare plan in 1982 (attachment #1). The developed
areas are shown on the map. The future alignment of CSAH 31 is shown by the bold
dashed line. Attachment#2 shows the map presented to the County in 1991. This map
demonstrates the growth experienced at that time. Future CSAH 31 is shown as a bold
solid line.
The third attachment is a map showing the anticipated 20 year growth of Farmington.
This preliminary map resulted from meetings between County and City planning staff as
input for developing the Dakota County Transportation Plan. It demonstrates the
increased development over the past several years and anticipated future single family
homes along this corridor. County road projects are designed to safely accommodate
expected traffic for a twenty year period. This is the best and most cost efficient use of
taxpayer money and eliminates the more expensive alternate of short term remedies and
then total reconstruction.
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CSAH 31 is a road of regional significance. It is a minor arterial on the City, County and
Metropolitan Council functional class maps. It fits the spacing guidelines for a minor
arterial in a developing area. There are two miles between CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave.) and
new CSAH 31 and two miles between new CSAH 31 and TH 3. CSAH 31 is of regional
importance in that it connects the Cities of Mendota Heights, Eagan, Apple Valley,
Lakeville and Farmington. It provides connections to three principal arterials: I-35E, I-
494, and CSAH 42. CSAH 31 will provide a more direct access to CSAH 50, when
construction on CSAH 50 is completed, it will provide access to Lakeville and I-35.
Construction of the new alignment will provide for distribution of traffic onto existing
Aikin road and new CSAH 31 which will be required for the future development. Access
control on the new alignment will eliminate individual driveway access. The new
alignment history of CSAH 31 has been well documented and extends back to the early
1980's. Right of way has been preserved through the platting process. Landowners in the
Fair Hills Fourth Addition were required to sign forms acknowledging the future County
Highway at time of purchase (attachment #4).
Suburban land development in Farmington has increased significantly as demonstrated by
the attached maps. According to the Metropolitan Council's Regional Blueprint,
Farmington is expected to grow from it's current population of 6,870 (April 1, 1994)to
12,900 by 2010. Besides planned development along CSAH 31, there are also
approximately 400 single family units being developed by the Sienna Corporation in east
Farmington. These all fit with the significant increase Farmington has witnessed in
housing permits over the last several years.
Wetlands will be impacted on the new alignment. Since the project is a new alignment,
design of this alignment will allow the County to avoid and minimize wetland impacts to
the best of our ability without jeopardizing the integrity of the road. An Upper Vermillion
River tributary must be crossed and there will be impacts at that location. The County and
City will work with the appropriate agencies (DNR, Corps of Engineers, SWCD)to
mitigate and minimize these. Impacts to wetlands along the existing alignment would also
occur with an expanded highway.
The costs and impacts to upgrading the existing alignment would be severe. Current
development along existing CSAH 31 limits the ability to upgrade the road. Individual
driveways and the set alignment prevent redesign of the road to County standards.
Service roads would need to be constructed, this would require excessive right of way
costs.
Dakota County is currently working through our public participation process. Open
houses lasting three hours were held in Apple Valley and Farmington to initiate public
input and comments regarding the proposed project. Mailings were sent to all known
residents who own property adjoining the project along with public officials. Due to
mailing costs, advertisements were placed in the Apple Valley, Lakeville and two
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Farmington local papers for other residents. The open houses were well attended and
comments were recorded. Since the open house, additional comments have been received
through the mail and by phone. The consultant working on the design(BRW) is currently
compiling the comments. Dakota County is compiling the additional comments. During
the week of August 21st, County, City, and BRW staff will be meeting to review the
comments and decide how to proceed.
One of the most controversial items was the suggested four lane divided design from
190th to south of CR 64. Although this was suggested by the City, expected traffic and
traffic distribution between Aikin Road and the new alignment may make a three lane
design possible which has less impacts. Any comments the City receives on August 21,
1995 will also be included in the discussion between the County, City and BRW. We will
be listening to all comments received during the design process. The review of all
comments and input is necessary before a decision is made regarding the design section in
this area. With the importance of the investment, we feel that all comments need to be
examined.
CSAH 31 is one of the very important north-south corridors within the County. The
proposed roadway must provide for safe travel between communities. The initial
proposed design includes protected turn lanes for local traffic movements and bike trails to
safely provide these travel movements off the roadway. Efforts will be made during
design to minimize environmental impacts adjacent to the roadway. Investing in the
current alignment would be an irresponsible decision in accommodating future
developments and a poor use of County resources. Implementing patchwork fixes for
long term development is not a wise decision for transportation dollars.
You will be advised as to design details as soon as they are determined.
cc: Commissioner Harris
Brandt Richardson
Louis Breimhurst
Jack Ditmore
Larry Thompson
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