01/16/2018 - City Council Public Works CommitteeAGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
7:00 PM
(After conclusion of regular Council meeting)
CITY HALL
First Floor Conference Room
I. ADOPT AGENDA
II.BUR OAKS POND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS – CITIZEN
CONCERN
III.CLIFF LAKE ROAD/ TARGET ENTRANCE – TRAFFIC SIGNAL REVISIONS
IV.DUCKWOOD DRIVE/ WIDGEON WAY – INTERSECTION TRAFFIC
CONTROL REVISIONS
V.WINTER TRAIL MAINTENANCE POLICY - UPDATE
VI.EAGAN UTILITIES – ROSEMOUNT EXTENSION CONSIDERATION
VII.OTHER BUSINESS
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Memo
January 16, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting
II.BUR OAKS POND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Review and respond to a citizen concern regarding the
aesthetics of Contract 17-02, Bur Oaks Pond Protection Project—Pond GP-1.2
Improvements.
BACKGROUND:
This past fall, the contractor for Contract 17-02 completed improvements to Pond GP-
1.2, an existing constructed stormwater pond adjacent to Bur Oaks Pond in northeast
Eagan.
Contract 17-02 provided for grading, stormwater infrastructure modifications and
installation of an iron-enhanced sand filtration (IESF) system at Pond GP-1.2. The IESF
system will remove dissolved phosphorus from stormwater before it drains to Bur Oaks
during high-water conditions. The berm between Bur Oaks Pond and the storm pond
will support access by City maintenance vehicles for maintenance efforts and users of
Bur Oaks Park.
Since the Council awarded the contract in March 2017, several communications with
details about the project were provided to over 200 neighborhood residents before
construction began, including a mailed construction notice and an invitation to a
specific public meeting about the project, signage in Bur Oaks Park, and online
Nextdoor postings. All communications provided staff contact information.
In November, a resident (3243 Red Oak Drive) with property adjacent to Pond GP-1.2
contacted numerous city staff and emailed the Council and numerous staff to complain
about the aesthetics of the completed project. Public Works staff responded to the
resident in an attempt to address his concerns. Although the project’s results were as
approved, as described in the pre-project communications, as well as what was shared
at the public meeting, the resident has expressed dissatisfaction with the Contract 17-
02 improvements.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) reviewed and approved the
project’s work in the vicinity of Bur Oaks Pond because it is a public water of the State
(DNR# 19025900). The project’s work was completed according to MnDNR approvals
with respect to Bur Oaks Pond and within the stormwater pond (Pond GP-1.2) to
benefit the lake. The improvements will further enhance and protect the surface water
quality of the lake consistent with the purpose of all of Eagan’s stormwater ponds.
ATTACHMENTS: (5)
II.-1 Project Construction Notice
II.-2 Bur Oaks Park Project Signage
II.-3 Nextdoor posting
II.-4 Resident (Cohen) Correspondence
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Public Works Project No. 1239; City Contract 17-02
SUMMARY: - Improving the stormwater pond to protect Bur Oaks Pond
Project area limited to park property; Trails closed temporarily; Contractor equipment stored on site;
Some trees cleared; Temporary dam added; Water pumped from work areas up to 24 hr./day;
Stormwater pond expanded by grading, excavating, and hauling soils;
Stormwater pipes extended; Berm renovated for maintenance and park users’ access;
Iron-sand filter added to clean stormwater entering Bur Oaks Pond.
CONTRACTOR: Eagan’s City Council awarded Contract 17-02 to Meyer Contracting.
SCHEDULE: Work will begin mid-June and last about 1 month, but may go into August, depending on weather,
breakdowns, etc. Work hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday–Saturday, except pumping up to 24 hr./day hr. for 2
weeks or more. Extended pumping may occur multiple times.
ESSENTIALS:
Contractor will use only public property, rights-of-way, and easements to access project areas. Your property will not
be impacted. Our stormwater utility fund will pay for the improvements; you will not be assessed for project costs.
Contractor is responsible for park and trail restoration after project completion.
PUBLIC MEETING:
Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management Organization invites you to an open public meeting about the
project on May 25, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Eagan Room, 2nd floor of Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Eric Macbeth, Project Manager (651) 675-5300 / (651) 485-0833
City Engineering 3830 Pilot Knob Road (651) 675-5646
www.cityofeagan.com/Construction
Safety is our #1 priority. We greatly appreciate your cooperation during this project.
Please stay away from all equipment and observe all signs and notices.
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SUMMARY - Improving the stormwater pond to protect Bur Oaks Pond
Project area limited to park property; Trails closed temporarily; Equipment stored on site;
Some trees cleared; Temporary dam added; Water pumped from work areas up to 24 hr./day;
Stormwater pond expanded by grading, excavating, and hauling soils;
Stormwater pipes extended; Berm renovated for maintenance and park users’ access;
Iron-sand filter added to clean stormwater entering Bur Oaks Pond.
CONTRACTOR: City awarded Contract 17-02 to Meyer Contracting.
SCHEDULE: From mid-June to mid-July, possibly into August.
Work hours: 7 am to 7 pm, Monday-Saturday, except water pumping up to 24 hr./day for
2 weeks or more. Extended pumping may occur multiple times.
CONTACT: Eric Macbeth, Project Manager (651)675-5300 / (651)485-0833.
Safety is our #1 priority. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Please stay away from all equipment and observe all signs and notices.
Bur Oaks Pond Water Quality Protection Project
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From:Arieh Cohen
To:Mike Maguire; Paul Bakken; Meg Tilley; Gary Hansen; Cyndee Fields; City Council; Dianne Miller; Dave Osberg;
Cheryl Stevenson; Russ Matthys; Eric Macbeth; Gregg Thompson; Pam Dudziak; Christina Scipioni
Cc:Silvia Tobon; Simon Cohen; Arieh Cohen
Subject:Re: Eyesore Construction/Nature Preserve destruction at Burr Oaks Park
Date:Monday, January 08, 2018 1:57:42 PM
Attachments:PastedGraphic-1.pdf
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City of Eagan,
RE: Public Works Project #1239, City Contract 17-02.
Dear Mayor, City Council members, and Eagan Water Management Department.
Thanks for scheduling us for a formal forum with Eagan’s Water Management Department on January 16, 2018 to
discuss the extensive fill-in of Bur Oaks Lake, and to officially respond to what is clearly a desecration of the area
around our end of the lake surroundings (to include widening of trail path).
I suspect that the reason we are not meeting with you the council directly as requested is because Water
Management has alternative ideas and solution relating to the undesirable circumstances.
We hope the upcoming meeting will not include similar communicated results with responses from your
management that there is nothing to offer as a fix.
From previous meeting with Water Management manager, it was explicitly expressed that this was a City Council
Member matter and we therefore must directly approach you the board for address and solution.
Two discussed and suggested possibilities at the time of that previous meeting was to;
1.) Re-reconstruct berm and filtration wall to original design as outlined in “Construction Plan”, (which by present
measured account, graveled/ exposed/surface area above water’s is more then one hundred times bigger then
original and “Projected Plan”); or
2.) Make modifications to current development (raising and narrowing the iron-sand filter) and allow the lake to
raise its water level several feet higher (on the dam and in-between re-raised filter) thereby expanding/improving
size of lake/pond and also satisfying the “Pond Expansion” gesture as outlined in the Construction Plan.
(Depicted “Pond Expansion” IS NOT covered or submerged by water as represented in “Construction
Plan”).
Again both and only thought-off at-the-time proposed possibilities for correction were directed for resolution and
execution to you the City Council by your Water Manager.
Under further advisement and consideration, we have since been counseled that two other option to resolutions
exists and they include receiving restitution from City of Eagan for:
1.) Damages, and/or
2.) Compensation for sale of our house, and compensation for move/relocate to an equitable home with property
similarities in luxuries, appearances and values from apparent devaluation of lifestyle and property value.
We hope it doesn’t have to come down to this and to our understanding, these two newer options would required
(and advised) for City Council intervention.
In your response, please let us know that the scheduled conversation with Water Management will cover more
flexibilities, capabilities and alternative ideas not already discussed (if they can’t be solved) and please understand
that we want productivity in the meeting and do not want to drag the matter.
Please know that we will not want to rehear;
1.) Eagan Water managers continue promoting explanations/excuses as to why result of depicted “Planned
Project” do not appear like final outcome,
2.) Water managers choose and blame Bur Oaks Residence for not responding earlier, or coming out to attended
the “Construction”/pre-destruction hearing, (I was made aware that only one resident showed up to voice questions
about the project, and that clearly reflected and suggested, that cause of the dilemma maybe my fault for not
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engaging earlier or attending the May 25, 2017 Public Meeting).
3.) Water managers re-advise that “New Gravel/Exposed surface Areas” will soon cover up with vegetation and
improve backyard view. This response is not only insulting, but is unacceptable and let it be clear, that when new
vegetation fills, it will further diminish a lifestyle view that we work hard to pay for.
4.) Eagan’s Water Management waists time by reaffirming that their hands are tied, and then (again) re-redirect
this conversation back to you “City Council”.
Please reflect to the bellow satellite mages and note that the prior to construction, bern and water covered
identical size in area to “Projection Project” Construction Plan (not factoring Iron Sand Filter) and recognize
that end result of exposed berm/gravel surface and size is unequivocally gargantuan to end results from the
publicly posted plan and now obviously lacks the visible water surface depicted on that same plan.
Please recognize that prior to construction, old berm exposed less then one foot above water area, and new
berm plan reflects no change to original berm.
We are looking forward to offers of real creative solutions and hopeful response,
Arieh and Silvia Cohen
3243 Red Oak Drive,
Eagan, MN 55121
1(714)469-2807
1(714)469-9058
On Nov 20, 2017, at 4:51 PM, arieh cohen <arieh_c@hotmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor, City Council, and City of Eagan managers.
I am resident of Bur Oaks Neighborhood living with my family at 3243 Red Oak
Dr.
We moved to Minnesota from California 12 years ago with intentions and
deciding to have a home with a water-front view.
This summer our city undertook a project to filter drainage water entering Bur
Oaks Lake and built an oversized dyke that in-turn, destroyed a magical view,
created an eyesore, and devalued our property.
This present condition of the berm is unacceptable and contradicts what was
assessed “as would be mostly submerged" and that the esthetics of the original
surroundings would be restored to it’s Nature Preserve designation..
As rains have come and gone, water level get slightly raised, drained and only
partially submerge and so this oversized monstrosity does not holdback a lots of
water and holds water too far-back from where white posts are depicted in photo.
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(White posts are supposed to be under water!!!!).
Because of this, we are now fully confident to affirm to you that if something isn’t
drastically changed with the way this drainage/filtering system was built, the
alluring view from our home may never be returned.
Because of this. we are extremely distressed that the view was wrongfully taken
away from us and are now having difficulty adjusting to the results of
depreciation of our property value investment that wasn’t factored or discussed
with us prior to construction.
Because of this, I must ask for formal review, intervention and ask that all
involved parties find a satisfying fix.
Please note again, that Water Quality Protection Project filter was supposed to be
submerged, the so termed "Pond Expansion” is non-existent (or deliberately
misleading) and that the berm design is not to scale as depicted on Bur Oaks
Pond Water Quality Protection Project posting!!
Because of this, I ask that a formal agenda to be scheduled for discussion in an
upcoming City Council Meeting where prepared solutions can be presented, heard
and decided on.
Looking forward to a prompt solution,
Arieh Cohen
3243 Red Oak Dr.,
Eagan, MN
55121
(714)469-2807
PS: Please note that when foliage returns to branched trees, Most of the now
seeable water will be covered and the dyke itself will remain as primary view..
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Agenda Memo
January 16, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting
III.CLIFF LAKE ROAD / TARGET ENTRANCE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL/INTERSECTION REVISIONS
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Review and comment on proposed traffic signal
removal/intersection revisions on Cliff Lake Road at the Target entrance and pedestrian
enhancements at the Cub Foods entrance.
BACKGROUND:
In 1989, as part of adjacent commercial development of Cliff Lake Center (including
Target store), Cliff Lake Road (Cliff Road to Blackhawk Road) was constructed.
As part of the 1989 construction, a traffic signal was installed on Cliff Lake Road at the
Target store entrance, without the preparation of a signal justification/warrant report.
Four Cliff Lake Center properties were assessed for the cost of the traffic signal,
including Target (Lot 3, Block 1 Cliff Lake Center).
This traffic signal is the only signal fully maintained by the City. All other signal systems
are either owned and/or maintained by Dakota County or MnDOT.
The signal system equipment has reached the end of its useful life, and if to remain,
requires replacement.
City staff and its consultant plan to prepare a formal signal justification/warrant report,
which is likely to show there is not sufficient vehicle traffic to warrant replacement of
the signal system.
If the traffic signal were to be removed, as part of such a project, it would be
appropriate to consider the installation of pedestrian crosswalk enhancements at the
intersection, including flashing crosswalk signs and sidewalk extensions.
If the traffic signal is removed, the intersection is expected to function similar to other
nearby Cliff Lake Road commercial intersections.
Target Company representatives have been notified of the proposed signal system
removal. They have indicated their preference is that the traffic signals remain and
stated the store would be adversely impacted by their removal.
It would also be appropriate to consider similar pedestrian crosswalk enhancements at
the Cub Foods entrance further north on Cliff Lake Road.
A neighborhood meeting would be scheduled to discuss the proposed improvements
with the adjacent property owners/business representatives/residents prior to their
implementation.
Public Works staff and Tom Sohrweide (SEH Consulting Engineers) will present details
for consideration and address any questions the Committee may have on this item.
ATTACHMENTS: (2)
III.-1 Location Map
III.-2 Pedestrian Improvement Options
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Agenda Memo
January 16, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting
IV.DUCKWOOD DRIVE / WIDGEON WAY
INTERSECTION TRAFFIC CONTROL REVISIONS
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Review and comment on proposed traffic control
revisions and pedestrian enhancement considerations at the intersection of Duckwood
Drive and Widgeon Way.
BACKGROUND:
In early 2017, City staff received three requests for pedestrian improvements at the
intersection of Duckwood Drive and Widgeon Way in the 2018 Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). Also, numerous postings about this intersection have appeared on the social
media website NextDoor.
Staff’s initial investigations in 2017 indicated traffic control revisions to the intersection
may be appropriate.
At the May 9, 2017, Council workshop, potential improvements to the Duckwood Drive
and Widgeon Way intersection were discussed for inclusion as part of the 2018-2022
CIP.
In summer 2017, City staff collected speed and volume traffic data on Deerwood Drive
and Widgeon Way. The data indicates the current 4-way stop control does not have a
significant impact on speed or volume of traffic on Duckwood Drive.
The City’s consulting traffic engineer, SEH, Inc. performed an analysis of the
intersection, and found the current 4-way stop condition is not warranted. The analysis
also showed that pedestrian activity is not high, and there are typically sufficient gaps
in vehicle traffic on Duckwood Drive, so installation of a pedestrian crosswalk (north-
south) on Duckwood Drive is also not warranted.
Operation and enforcement of the current 4-way stop at this intersection has also been
reviewed with the City Police Department. Police are able to provide enforcement of
the current 4-way stop sign on a periodic basis, but have concurrence with the
appropriateness of the removal of the 4-way stop sign. They will support either option.
On May 12, 2015, as part of a Council workshop presentation on the Strategic Highway
Safety Plan and Local Application by Howard Preston, inappropriate stop sign
placement was addressed as part of “myth busting” regarding local traffic operations.
The data presented at this workshop is relevant to the placement of the existing 4-way
stop sign at the intersection of Duckwood Drive and Widgeon Way.
A neighborhood meeting would be scheduled to discuss any proposed improvements
with the adjacent property owners/residents prior to their implementation.
Public Works staff and Tom Sohrweide (SEH Consulting Engineers) will present details
for consideration and address any questions the Committee may have on this item.
ATTACHMENTS (1):
IV.-1 Location Map
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Duckwood Dr & Widgeon Way Intersection
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Duckwood Dr. & Widgeon Way4-Way Stop
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Agenda Memo
January 16, 2018 Public Works Committee Meeting
V. WINTER TRAIL MAINTENANCE POLICY UPDATE
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Review and comment on updates to the Winter Trail
Maintenance Policy and provide direction for future Council consideration.
BACKGROUND:
In 1998, the City Council adopted a Winter Trail Maintenance Plan that allows the
Council to annually review and reconsider the extent of the trail system that is
designated for maintenance during the winter months. This review has been directed
to be performed at the first available workshop after April 1 each year.
As the City's trail system has continued to grow along with the public's acceptance of
the program, the program has been reviewed almost annually to respond to new trail
construction and petitioned requests for added segments to be maintained.
Subsequent City Councils have added to the original system plan in response to citizen
and business requests, as well as considering the merits of each new segment of trail
constructed during the previous year along collector/arterial roads.
The current program consists of 78.0 maintained miles out of a total 124.8 mile system
(62.5%) and is maintained completely with City staff and equipment.
On May 9, 2017, after reviewing business and citizen requests as part of their annual
review, the City Council directed staff to revise the Winter Trail Maintenance Policy
language to allow administrative decisions to address all petitioned trail segments.
Administrative decisions of petitioned requests would be based on current policy
criterion. An appeal process would still be provided for unique circumstances that
would be considered once annually by the City Council during the May Council
Workshop.
ATTACHMENTS: (1)
V.-1 Winter Trail Maintenance Policy Revisions
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT: WINTER MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS AND TRAILWAYS.
DATE ADOPTED: October 15, 1996
REVISED: June 2, 1998; April 15, 2003; Sept. 16, 2008; June 7, 2011;
February 5, 2018
Background: In response to numerous requests to have the City’s sidewalk and trailway
system maintained year around, the City Council adopted a formal policy in October of
1996. After an initial trial period of evaluating two seasons of winter maintenance on a
limited segment (3.8 miles) of trails and sidewalks, the City Council expanded the
program in June of 1998 to include 56 miles deemed necessary to meet the basic
pedestrian needs of the community. Every year since then, the Council has carefully
reviewed all requests for additions or changes to the approved system.
When the original program was first initiated, the Council also evaluated the cost and
time frames associated with providing this new service with City personnel and
equipment or through private contractual services. Up until 2008-09, the City had
contracted out this service delivery program.
However, State legislation, budget constraints and economic projections resulted in a
need to change the way this Winter Trail Maintenance Program was provided without
reducing the number of trails themselves. The Park System plan states “Prudent decision
making regarding snow plowing must consider the actual amount of trail use gained
given the level of investment required”. Subsequently, the 2009 Budget process
eliminated funds for the continued use of contractual services, requiring this service
delivery program to be performed solely with City resources as a secondary priority to
the City’s larger Snow and Ice Control program for local streets.
Purpose: The City of Eagan developed a formal policy in order to respond in an orderly,
consistent, and fiscally responsible manner to the desires of the community for a basic
Winter Trail and Sidewalk Maintenance Program. After reviewing the extent of
sidewalks and trails that exist within the community, the City Council has continually
reviewed and determined which of those segments meet the City’s basic criteria for
inclusion in a winter maintenance program.
Criteria: The updated plan adopted by Council action on June 1, 2010 incorporates
approximately 70.0 miles of the current 114 mile system. The following criteria will be
used to determine whether a segment of sidewalk and/or trailway should be included in
the winter trail maintenance program:
1.Trails along Major Arterial Roads. These are thoroughfare roads with 4+
traffic lanes, traffic volumes greater than 5,000 vehicles per day and speed
limits of 45 mph or greater.
2.Trails along Community Collectors. These are thoroughfare roads with 2
traffic lanes (with safety lanes/shoulders) or 4 full lanes of traffic with
volumes greater than 3,000 vehicles per day and speed limits from 35-45 mph.
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3.Trails along Neighborhood Collector Streets. These are local streets
approximately 1 mile in length with 2 traffic lanes (with safety
lanes/shoulders), traffic volumes less than 3,000 vehicles per day and speed
limits of 35 mph or greater.
4.Local School Walking Routes. These are trails and sidewalks that are relied
upon by the school districts for designated walkers under their bus
transportation policy.
5.Other: The Council’s discretion will be used to designate other segments as
necessary to provide continuity, designated recreational loops, etc.
Operational Policies
Specific operational policies are hereby adopted to implement a Winter Trail and
Sidewalk Maintenance Program on an efficient, prioritized and equitable basis as
conditions and resources allow. These Operational Policies will be evaluated periodically
by the City Council as necessary to determine the appropriateness of discontinuing,
maintaining or modifying the program.
1. Snow removal operations will be performed with City staff and equipment.
2.Snow fall attributes and operational responses can vary significantly by event and
seasonal occurrence. The City will attempt to complete all sidewalk and trial snow
removal operations as quickly as possible. However, depending on the severity of
the snow event, the moisture content, temperature, seasonal accumulation totals,
frequency of back to back storms and other weather prediction factors, this may take
up to several weeks.
a.Sidewalk and trailway snow removal operations will be performed only after a
minimum of 2” of snow has accumulated resulting from a snowfall event.
b.Accumulations resulting from drifting and/or depositions resulting from public
street snow removal operations will be performed as determined necessary by the
City.
c.City-wide snow removal operations on trails and sidewalks will begin after all
public street snow removal operations have been completed and/or when deemed
necessary by the City in coordination with public street snow removal operations.
d.Snow removal operations on trails and sidewalks will be performed by City
personnel only during the standard work day (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, M-F).
e.Due to the varying width of sidewalks and trails combined with the different types
of specialty equipment necessary to maintain them, designated trails and
sidewalks will be grouped into districts by attributes and location with a
progression plan based on efficiency. For heavier snow events, excessive
seasonal accumulations or back to back storm events, it may become necessary to
modify the normal progression based on a Priority Response Plan approved by
Council. Priorities will take into consideration walking routes to schools, high
density residential neighborhoods, major retail commercial centers, transit stops,
and efficient use of equipment resources.
3.The level of service will be limited to what can be provided by mechanical
equipment. Due to the limitations of mechanical equipment and trail irregularities,
pathways may not be cleared or maintained to a dry pavement standard. No hand
work will be performed by the City. Surface irregularities and slippery conditions
may result. No ice control (sanding or salting) will be performed by the City.
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4.It is to be expected that snow can be plowed, blown, swept or dumped on public
right-of-way and drainage easements on either side of the sidewalk/trail as needed
for the best efficiency of operation.
5.Reasonable attempts will be made not to deposit excessive snow in driveways and/or
private sidewalks if is operationally or mechanically controllable. However, the
removal of any plow spillage that may result will be the responsibility of the
adjacent property owner and/or occupant.
6.The City will not be responsible for sand, salt or incidental plow damage to turf or
driveways, nor irrigation systems, fencing or any landscaping improvements located
within public rights-of-way or adjacent drainage easements. Any related repair will
be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners and/or occupant.
7.In order to perform snow removal operations, pathways must remain free of any
obstructions (i.e., vehicles, refuse containers, play equipment, implements, etc.) until
the pathway snow clearing operation has been completed. If obstructions are
encountered, the City’s operation may skip portions of the affected property frontage
and the subsequent removal will be the responsibility of the adjacent property owner
and/or occupant.
8.School districts will be expected to perform snow removal operations on those
segments of public trails and sidewalks adjacent to their property as necessary to
accommodate designated walkers according to their bus transportation policy.
Plan Adoption:
The sidewalks and trails designated to be maintained by the City of Eagan will be so
referenced on the most recent map adopted by Council action and kept on file in the
Department of Public Works.
Process for Modifications to Approved Plan:
With approximately 398% of the system not being maintained and new trail/sidewalk
segments being constructed each year, it is anticipated there will be requests for other
segments to be added. Due to the cost and/or time to add additional segments to the
overall maintenance program, it is necessary that a need and benefit be demonstrated to
justify additions to the Winter Trail Maintenance system. Subsequently, no public
request will be considered unless accompanied by a petition of at least 50 property
owners or employees of businesses located within 1/2 mile of the segment to be
considered. All requests/petitions must be submitted in writing by April 1st. If the Public
Works Director, or his designee, find a petitioned request to adequately meet the
aforementioned criteria (#1-#4), said segment of sidewalk and/or trailway may be added
to the Winter Trail and Sidewalk Maintenance Program. They Any such added sidewalk
and/or trailway segment will then be presented to the Council at the next available
Council Workshop with formal action taken at a subsequent regular Council meeting for
possible inclusion into the following season’s program.
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VI.EAGAN – UTILITIES – ROSEMOUNT EXTENSION CONSIDERATION
DIRECTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Provide direction on a request from the City of Rosemount to
establish a Joint Powers Agreement for sanitary sewer and water from Eagan to Rosemount’s
North Center Sewer District.
BACKGROUND:
On April 18, 2017, in response to a development proposal that included a small portion of
Rosemount property, the Public Works Committee discussed the future extension of public
utilities into Rosemount, as well as a number of other development related matters.
The committee suggested that discussions relative to extending utilities to Rosemount are
premature until specific development proposals are being considered.
In conjunction with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, both cities are updating their
respective “Community Infrastructure” sections. Eagan’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan
(current) includes the ability to serve 166 acres of low density residential property in this
portion of Rosemount with sanitary sewer.
Corresponding analysis of Eagan’s sanitary sewer system indicates 160 acres of Rosemount
single family homes may be served upon the development of Red Pine Crossing with the
installation of a trunk sewer line.
With an anticipated 10-15% reduction in per capita water production, the provision of
water to 160 acres of single family homes in this same location could also be
accommodated.
Eagan and Inver Grove Heights have a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that provides for the
extension of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water into the Southern Lakes development
adjacent to the southeast corner of Eagan, as well as other developments adjacent to the
eastern boundary of the city. It is anticipated that a similar JPA could be prepared with
Rosemount.
City Council direction regarding a JPA for the extension of sewer and water to this portion of
Rosemount would provide clear direction for the staff of both cities in the preparation of
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update.
It would be appropriate for the Public Works Committee to review, discuss and direct any
consideration of a JPA with Rosemount to the City Council. In order to meet the current
schedule for the submittal of the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Met Council, City
Council consideration should occur at one of the February City Council meetings.
ATTACHMENTS: (1)
VI.-1 Eagan-Rosemount Border Graphic – Sanitary Sewer
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South East Eagan/Rosemount Utility Extensions
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Eagan Sanitary Sewer & Water Mains
Sewer & Water Mains
Future Sanitary Sewer
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City Boundary
Area SewerImprovement
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