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02/09/2021 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2021 5:30 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING: Call in 651-675-5050 AGENDA I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IV. DIFFLEY ROAD UPDATE V. OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Information Memo Tuesday, February 9 Special City Council Workshop III.JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION Action to be Considered: No formal action is needed. Eagan’s legislative delegation has been invited to the virtual workshop to talk to the Council about legislative issues of importance during the 2021 session. Facts: ➢The City of Eagan is represented by: State Senators Jim Carlson (District 51), and Matt Klein (District 52); along with State Representatives Sandy Masin (District 51A), Liz Reyer (District 51B), and Ruth Richardson (District 52B). ➢It is the tradition of the City Council to meet with the legislative delegation early in the year. Invitations were sent to each member of the delegation inviting them to attend the February 9 workshop. ➢In keeping with the approach taken over the past several years, the City does not have specific legislative priorities. Rather, representatives of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC), and Metro Cities will be on screen at the Council workshop to provide a brief update on the two or three primary issues each organization will be addressing in the coming legislative session on cities’ behalf. Specifically, each organization has been asked to speak to issues pertinent to Eagan. ➢The following representatives will be attending the workshop: o League of MN Cities: Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations Director o Municipal Legislative Commission: Tom Poul, Attorney, Messerli & Kramer o Metro Cities: Patricia Naumann, Executive Director ➢The detailed legislative policies for each organization can be found at the links below (The MLC and LMC also provide legislative priorities, which are included in the packet): o League of Minnesota Cities o Municipal Legislative Commission o Metro Cities Attachments: III-1 League of MN Cities Legislative Priorities III-2 MLC Legislative Priorities 2021 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES The League of Minnesota Cities promotes excellence in local government through effective advocacy, expert analysis, and trusted guidance for all 853 Minnesota cities. ©2021 League of Minnesota Cities. All Rights Reserved. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Allow cities to adequately navigate and respond to economic challenges. Due to the projected state budget deficit for fiscal year 2022-2023, League IGR staff will focus on protecting, preserving, and defending the ability of cities to adequately finance and provide important municipal services. This includes advocating for funding of local government aid, defending against unfunded mandates, and preserving city authority to establish and collect infrastructure fees. MinnesotaCities MinnesotaCities #LMCleg lmc.org lmc.org/policies Ensure cities have tools to effectively respond to COVID-19 and manage city operations. The pandemic has created an unprecedented strain on city budgets and operations as cities work tirelessly to provide services to residents. To do so, cities must retain local control and flexibility in conducting city operations in an open and transparent way; cities must also have direct access to state and federal funds to continue to respond to COVID-19. Partner to create safe and inclusive communities and address racial inequities. Recent events in Minnesota and across the country, including the killing of George Floyd, have brought to the forefront of community conversations, public policy considerations, and legislative priorities, the issues surrounding systemic racial inequities in communities across Minnesota and the nation. As city leaders explore, plan, and respond to critical issues of cultural diversity, socio-economic disparities, education, and income inequalities, a stronger state partnership is needed to address issues related to policing, housing, and employment practices. The MLC is an association of 19 suburban communities providing a voice at the capitol to promote transparency, accountability and equity in public policy decisions. 2021 Legislative Priorities Municipal Legislative Commission Local Control •Preserve Local Authority in Land use and Development Activity •Oppose Fiscal Limitations on City Officials (i.e. Levy Limits, and Reverse Referenda) •Preserve the Integrity of the Fiscal Disparities Program •Support Repeal of the Local Government Salary Cap mlcmn.org Economic Recovery •Support for Small Business •Support Increased Investments in Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) •Support Increased Investments in the Job Creation Fund Transportation and Infrastructure •Support a Comprehensive Transportation Bill •Invest in Transportation Economic Development (TED) •Invest in Corridors of Commerce •Support City Authority to Impose Infrastructure Fees MLC Policy Positions City Population Jobs Apple Valley 53,429 16,268 Bloomington 89,654 91,785 Burnsville 62,657 35,073 Chanhassen 26,266 15,323 Eagan 68,347 59,530 Eden Prairie 63,456 62,893 Edina 52,535 44,581 Inver Grove Heights 35,381 10,931 Lakeville 64,334 17,276 Maple Grove 66,903 35,898 Minnetonka 53,713 49,366 Plymouth 78,351 55,488 Savage 31,407 8,551 Shakopee 41,506 26,841 Shoreview 26,480 11,117 Woodbury 70,840 24,826 MLC City Statistics •Total Population: 970,675 • Total Jobs: 619,470 •MLC cities generate approximately 23% of sales tax in MN • Total Legislators in MLC Delegation: 46 MLC Government Relations Team Tom Poul • tpoul@messerlikramer.com • 651-260-0696 Katy Sen • ksen@messerlikramer.com • 612-280-2249 Shiloh Larson •slarson@messerlikramer.com • 651-556-9205 MLC Cities - Population and Jobs Data from https://stats.metc.state.mn.us/profile/Default.aspx mlcmn.org • Supports individual property tax relief through the circuit breaker program • Supports preserving the integrity of the Fiscal Disparities Program • Opposes automatic inflationary increases in LGA • Supports policies that preserve local control over development decisions so existing taxpayers are not required to subsidize growth • Supports state funding for new early-voting responsibilities that fall on cities • Supports regional capital bonding equity Agenda Information Memo February 9, 2021 Special City Council Workshop IV. Diffley Road (CSAH 30) School Area Improvements - Update Direction For Consideration: Receive an update from City and County staff and the consultant on the final project design and proposed construction schedule for the Diffley Road School Area Improvements. Facts:  Dakota County has been partnering with the City of Eagan and ISD 196 to address public safety improvements for Diffley Road (CSAH 30) near the Northview Elementary, Dakota Hills Middle, and Eagan High School campuses (campus) in Eagan. The proposed improvements are intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and overall transportation systems mobility adjacent to the school campuses.  On February 4, 2020, the City Council authorized Bolton & Menk Inc. (BMI), to facilitate public and agency engagement, develop project goals, define improvement options and pursue a project concept for the school area improvements.  The County, City, and ISD 196 have held multiple public meetings, both face to face and virtual, from December 2019 through February 2021 to gather input, share analysis work, respond to questions, receive feedback on proposed project options, and, most recently, address questions about final design components.  On July 7, 2020, the City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement between Dakota County, the City of Eagan and Independent School District (ISD) 196 for the engineering design of Diffley Road (CSAH 30) School Area Improvements.  This past fall, the Diffley Road Area School Improvements project was successful in acquiring a State bond for $4,000,000 of construction cost. While additional funding has been requested, the improvements are recommended to be constructed in 2021. Dakota County would be the lead agency.  In order to proceed on the recommended construction schedule, the City Council will be asked on February 16, 2021, to consider approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County and ISD 196, for the construction of the Diffley Road School Area Improvements (City Project 1339).  Staff would like to provide the Council an update on the final design of the improvements and the project schedule for construction. Attachments: (0) Project information is available on the County’s project website: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/PlannedConstruction/CR30Braddock/Pages/ default.aspx) Diffley Road (County Road 30) School Area Improvements 2021 Final Design & Construction Plan Update AGENDA 1 2 3 4 Introductions Safe Route to School (SRTS) Update Final Project Layout Construction Timing & Impacts SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) UPDATE DRAFT FINAL PROJECT LAYOUT DRAFT FINAL PROJECT LAYOUT DRAFT RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS (RRFB) •West sides of the Marketplace entrance •West sides of Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail roundabouts •North sides of both East Parking Lot entrances DRAFT MARKETPLACE CROSSING DANIEL DRIVE ROUNDABOUT The roundabout at Braddock Trail will be constructed using a similar design and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signage will match the Safe Routes to School Plan recommendations. TREE REMOVAL IMPACTS What design elements are included to minimize tree impacts? •Retaining walls to minimize grading extents •Roadway alignment •Roadway elevation •Trail alignment/elevation Tree Impacts DRAFT DRAFT CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE 2021JULYJUNE AUGUST Braddock Trail and School Driveway Entrances Constructed Under Traffic Full closure of Diffley Rd from Daniel Dr to Braddock Tr: Jun. 1 –Aug. 27 2021 MAY Construction Activities Begin SEPTEMBER Major Construction Complete QUESTIONS?