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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2002/06/03M:\MasterFiles\1999 thru 2010\2002\City Council\Work Session Packets\06-03-02\Agenda.doc Cancelled. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW WORKSESSION AGENDA MONDAY, June 3, 2002 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomas Items Discussed Per Consensus _______ 1. Trunk Highway (TH) 10 Noise Abatement Issue – Lee _______ 2. Discuss Audio-Technician Position – Miller ______________________________________________________________________ _ Next Council Work Session: July 1, 2002 Next Council Meeting: June 10, 2002 Item No. 1 Type of Business: WK WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works Item Title/Subject: Trunk Highway 10 (TH 10) Noise Abatement Issue Update Report Meeting Date: June 3, 2002 Background Meeting with Mn/DOT On February 14, 2002, Public Works Director Greg Lee, Community Development Director Jim Ericson, and resident Michele Sandback met with representatives from MnDOT to discuss the TH 10 Noise Abatement Issue. Based on this meeting with Mn/DOT, two distinct options were evident: Option 1: Install Wall as Required by Law – Staff Recommended Option 2: Construct required wall to the east – Mn/DOT Proposal Option 1: Install Wall as Required by Law – Staff Recommended Under this option, the City would direct Mn/DOT to install a Noise Wall starting at the point where it currently terminates and extend it approximately 1200 feet to the east. It would terminate at the point where the three eastbound lanes reduce to two lanes; the point where the creek crosses TH 10 and where the chain link fence on the south side of TH 10 has a jog in it. The wall would be constructed by Mn/DOT and completely at Mn/DOT’s expense, regardless of the project cost. Option 2: Construct Wall to the East (City Built) – Mn/DOT Proposal Under this option, Mn/DOT would enter into a joint powers agreement with the City of Mounds View and allocate a total of $300,000 to be used to fund a noise wall. As part of the joint powers agreement, the City would be the project administrator and would need to hire an engineering consultant. This “city” consultant would design a noise wall at a location along the TH 10 corridor specified by the City. This location would need to be approved by Mn/DOT. The “city” consultant would develop plans and specifications for the wall with the help of Mn/DOT. The plans and specification would then be sent to Mn/DOT for approval. The City would then advertise for bids and award a contract. The City would be responsible for administering the construction, including inspection. Upon completion of the wall, Mn/DOT would review it and, if they find it acceptable, require the City to dedicate it to them. Mn/DOT would then be responsible for future maintenance. Option 3: Construct Wall to the East (Mn/DOT built) – City Council Proposal On April 1, 2002, this issue was brought before the Council for discussion. After Discussion of Options 1 and 2, the City Council proposed a third option - Option 3. This option would be the same as option 2, with the exception that Mn/DOT would be the project administrator and build the wall according to their specification and at their expense. This item was placed on the May Work Session Agenda but was later tabled. Discussion Staff suspected legal issues associated with Mn/DOT’s proposal, Option 2, and City Council ‘s proposal, Option 3. The question was, “Can the City enter into an agreement with Mn/DOT to take a noise wall that is required to be in a specified location and move it to a location of the City’s choosing?” Staff discussed this with the City’s legal counsel on April 15th. Staff also presented this legal issue to Mn/DOT representatives. On May 28th staff and the City’s legal counsel met with Mn/DOT representatives to discuss this issue. In light of the legal issues, Mn/DOT has since revised / clarified their option, Option 2. In addition to the City constructing a noise wall further to the east, their proposal (Option 2) now requires that the City construct a berm in the area where the wall would be constructed under Option 1. Staff legal assumptions were correct. To be compliant with the law, a noise abatement technique must be applied to the Arden Park area. Mn/DOT cannot enter into an agreement with the City unless they address this issue in the agreement. Under this “New Mn/DOT Proposed Option 2”, all of the requirements of the original Option 2 would hold true. In addition, the City would be required to construct a berm, in Arden Park, meeting Mn/DOT’s specifications, at an estimated cost of $150,000 to $200,000. This berm would be 10 to 15 feet in height and up to 90 feet in width, located mostly on City property. Mn/DOT also estimates that the cost of a 1500-foot long wall to abate the noise in the Laport Drive area would be $450,000, of which Mn/DOT would contribute $300,000. The City’s combined financial liability for this new Option 2 is estimated to be $300,000 to $400,000. At this time staff is requesting direction from Council on what they actions they prefer in order to seek resolution to this issue. The following is a list of some possible courses of action: Action A: Staff continues to recommend Option 1. Should Council select this action, staff would contact Mn/DOT in writing requesting them to construct the wall as required by law. The wall would be constructed by MN/DOT during the 2004 construction season at no cost to the City. Mn/DOT would construct the remaining section of wall, from the east side of Arden Park to I-35W, when either a third eastbound lane is added or if this area is ranked high on the Noise Abatement Study. Mn/DOT is currently performing this study, with results expected by this time next year. With “Action A” the City could continue to work with Mn/DOT and our legislative representatives to lobby for the completion of the wall all the way to I-35W. Staff would also conduct a neighborhood meeting and / or develop a newsletter for the residents along the Trunk Highway 10 corridor explaining the City’s position on this matter and the ensuing steps. Staff also recommends “Action D” also be considered in conjunction with Action A. Action B: Council may want to select the revised Option 2. A feasibility report would need to be ordered to start the public improvement process and develop cost estimates. Funding sources would also need to be identified. Action C: Council may want to discuss this issue with Mn/DOT and state legislatures at the next Work Session Meeting in July. Staff would invite Frank Pafko, the Mn/DOT Area Representative, and any other Mn/DOT representatives involved with this issue. Staff would also invite state legislators, as they may be influential in securing funding or overcoming any legislative obstacles. These representatives include: State Senator Satveer Chaudhary, State Senator Don Betzold, State Representative Geri Evans, and State Representative Connie Bernardy. Action D: Council may direct the City’s legal counsel to further investigate noise abatement laws and requirements. It is staff’s understanding that Mn/DOT is now required to apply noise abatement techniques such as the installation of walls in areas they have expanded the capacity of their trunk highway system. Question: did this law apply when the single eastbound lane just west of I-35W was expanded to two lanes several years ago? Action E: Any other action the Council may choose. It has been some time since the City has held a neighborhood meeting pertaining to this issue. Staff would like direction from Council as to whether (and possibly when) a meeting should be held. This meeting could be held prior to or after the City Council takes official action on this matter. Recommendation: Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter. Specifically, staff is looking for Council input on which action to pursue and whether (and possibly when) the City should hold a neighborhood meeting regarding this issue. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Part-time Cable TV Technician Department: Parks, Recreation and ForestryAdministration Accountable To: Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Assistant City Administrator Status: Non-exempt PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To provide the community with government access programming through the technical preparation of Cable TV taping, program production, cable casting, video technical expertise and provides producer-type work for community programming. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director. Assistant City Administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. May supervise additional cable help. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Cable casts all regular and special City Council meetings and ensures that the tapes are replayed at scheduled times. • Cable casts other special public information meetings as directed. • Sets monthly meetings with the Cable Committee for planning monthly programs. • Arranges producer type work regarding Cable TV programs. • Performs editing as necessary for special programs. • Performs technician taping procedures for programs intended for viewing. • Prepares messages for the Cable monitor. • Maintains the Cable TV equipment, material and supplies so that they are in good working order. • Catalogues and stores tapes in the tape resource library. • Maintains an inventory of Cable TV equipment. • Purchases supplies as needed for production and technical work. • Assists in preparation of an annual budget. • Supervises the use of equipment. • Prepares grants for Cable TV equipment or programming projects. • Assists the City in commencing Coordinates an integrated communications program with the public via Cable TV. • Coordinates programming with Channel 33 and other programs that would benefit the community. • Schedules crew members for tapings that require more than one technician. • Arranges use of Irondale High School Cable TV production rooms and studio, and use of the mobile van for special programs such as the Festival Parade. PERIPHERAL DUTIES • Assists in other areas as designated, including website maintenance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (A) High school diploma or GED equivalent. (B) Two years vocational/technical school (CB) Ability to operate and run all TV and video equipment. (DC) Two years experience in established cable TV system. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (A) Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive government access programming; (B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment; (C) Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in government access programming; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, contractors, participants, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Video, audio and cable related equipment, calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; automobile PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Approval: ______________________ Approval: ____________________ Supervisor Appointing Authority Effective Date: Revision History: 5/02 6/97 4/95 1995 ADA M:\MasterFiles\1999 thru 2010\2002\City Council\Work Session Packets\06-03-02\Item 02 Discuss AudioTechnician Producer Position.doc Item No. 2 Type of Business: WK WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Kathleen Miller, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Review Cable TV Technician/Producer Position Date of Report: June 3, 2002 Background The City Council preliminarily reviewed this item in conjunction with the 2002 Budget process. At that time the City Council budgeted for a full-time position but agreed to review the position at a later point. The position has always been a halftime position, however finance records indicate that the actual hours worked have exceeded 20 hours per week. Staff will meet with the Cable Commission this evening to seek their input. That information will be shared with the City Council at Monday evening’s meeting. Attached for your convenience is a copy of the job description for this position. Recommendation: Staff is seeking City Council input as it relates to the structure of this position. Respectfully Submitted, ___________________________ Kathleen F. Miller City Administrator 1 Memorandum To: All Officers From: Deputy Chief Brennan Date: 8/15/2018 Re: Traffic Enforcement Statistics I have been directed to provide the city council with additional details as to the number of traffic citations that have been issued in the past. In trying to determine why tickets are down, we ran the activity for each officer comparing the most recent quarter this year to the same quarter last year. Attached you will find a printout reflecting this activity. As you will be able to see, the amount of traffic enforcement activity on the part of most officers is down for this most recent period. I am presenting you with this information to assist in raising awareness about the type and amount of enforcement that is being focused on traffic in and around the city. I believe it may be helpful for officers to have access to this information on a more regular basis. I will begin compiling and making this information available to all officers on a quarterly basis, if not more frequently. Traffic law enforcement is an important part of our job in helping to keep the residents of Mounds View safe. Please focus more effort on traffic law enforcement whenever time is available. I am in the process of going through some of the other statistics involving calls for service and arrests. When I complete that report I will make it available for review. CONFIDENTIAL