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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2013 • OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE SHAKOPEE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 23,2013 1. Call to Order Mayor Tabke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 2.A Roll Call City Council Present: Mayor Brad Tabke, Councilmembers, Jay Whiting, Matt Lehman, Steve Clay and Pat Heitzman Staff Present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/Engineer; Julie A. Linnihan, Finance Director/City Clerk; Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Coordinator; 2.B Roll Call EDA • EDA Members Present: Deb Barber, Ryan Thorman, Paul Youngs, and Kevin Wetherille 2.0 Roll Call Planning Commission Planning Commission Members Present: Mark McQuillan, Joe Collins, Michael Klemm, and Kent Robbins Shakopee Public Utilities Commission Members Present: Terry Joos 7. Memo of Understanding(MOU)with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC) Construction of Valley View Road from McKenna Road to CSAH 21 and Associated Grading Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/Engineer said that Valley View Road is shown in the City's transportation plan as a minor collector running east/west. The SMSC has prepared plans for adding residential lots in Trust land, and would like to construct Valley View Road from McKenna Road to CH 21 starting this fall. Later,the SMSC plans to construct Valley View Road from CH 83 to McKenna Road,possibly in 2014. A portion of Valley View Road would be built on fee land, and a portion on Trust land. The SMSC proposes to construct this roadway to meet the transportation needs of the area at their cost, and will operate and maintain this roadway at their cost. This roadway would be open to the public; language will be added in the MOU to address this provision. A drawing was distributed • showing the proposed development on Trust land, and the alignment of Valley View Road. The SMSC also plans to grade a portion of"fee" land to accommodate future lots and storm water ponds. This grading will be done with a City-issued grading permit. Official Proceedings of the October 23, 2013 Shakopee City Council Page 2 Also,the SMSC will make a connection to McKenna Road and extend their water main in the • McKenna Road right of way. This work can be handled by a City right of way permit. The SMSC is currently planning for a roundabout at the intersection of Valley View Road and McKenna Road. That connection, and the construction of Valley View Road to CH 83 would be part of a future MOU. The Memo of Understanding outlines what the SMSC commits to do for the construction and maintenance of Valley View Road between CSAH 21 and McKenna Road. City Attorney Jim Thomson has reviewed and approved the MOU which has been prepared by SMSC attorney staff. Staff has reviewed the plans for Valley View Road as prepared by Bolton&Menk for the SMSC, and is comfortable with the design to meet the needs of the traffic for now and in the future. Also, staff has reviewed the storm water design relating to the City's and SMSC's Joint Powers Agreement in the Prior Lake Outlet Channel. Whiting/Heitzman moved to approve a motion authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the described Memo of Understanding with the SMSC, for Valley View Road construction and maintenance from CH 83 to McKenna Road, and to CH 21. Discussion followed. Mr. Loney said that the motion Cncl. Whiting read is incorrect. The motion should state from just east of McKenna Road to CH 21. A separate agreement for CH 83 to McKenna will be brought forward at another time. Cncl. Whiting and Cncl. Heitzman accepted the amendment. Mayor Tabke asked for a vote on the corrected motion. Motion carried 5-0. 3. 101 Corridor Project Discussion 3.A Finding of the October 10th Community Meeting Brian Harjes and Dick Paik from Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.,have been hired by the City of Shakopee for the 101 Corridor Project. Mr. Harjes presented to the group an overview of the project. The goals and objectives of the study are to evaluate existing/planned land uses within the 101 Corridor; review existing Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)/review planned transportation improvements relating to the corridor; and to conduct a market assessment of the 101 corridor. 3.B.1 Land Use/Comprehensive Plan Mr. Harjes discussed the existing and possible land uses of downtown Shakopee, and the east and west ends of Shakopee. He discussed ages of the existing commercial and residential structures, and the ratio of building value to land value. Mr. Harjes said he is working with • Bolten and Menk on the planned transportation improvements. 3.B.2 CIP Official Proceedings of the October 23, 2013 Shakopee City Council Page 3 Mr. Harjes briefly recapped the transportation/infrastructure analysis of the Capital Improvement • Plan. 3.B.3 Market Findings Mr. Paik discussed overall market impressions of Shakopee. He said there is ample commercial and industrial opportunity in Shakopee. He noted differences between the US 169 and CR 101 corridors. Industrial business park development should be viable in the 101 corridor,primarily east of Marschall Road. He said that the segment of CR 101 from Marschall Rd. to Spencer is a key challenge. It currently has small scale commercial/office buildings, is auto-oriented, as well as intensive, outdoor-oriented businesses. It also has larger parcels to accommodate different types of businesses. He said establishing use criteria will be important for the future of CR 101. 3.B.4 Summary of Open House Comments An Open House was conducted on October 9th to talk about CR 101, in conjunction with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, which described the Main Street Program. Included in the Open House discussion were issues relating to economic development. Examples given included vacant downtown storefronts and buildings; road and traffic access; housing stock surrounding the downtown; perceived lack of continuity; lack of destination businesses; and the impact of train traffic and related noise. 3.C.1 Vision for the Corridor(Downtown/First Avenue/East End) Harjes reported the noted strengths of the corridor included the historic downtown; the riverfront/Huber Park; walking/bike trails; and transportation mobility. Mr. Harjes shared strategies for improved business along the 101 corridor, such as upgrading housing surrounding downtown, and creating a blend of unique business types that are lacking in downtown. It was also suggested to build on entertainment venues to draw people to downtown, improve signage, and make better connection for parking with downtown uses. 3.C.2 Strategic Tools for Implementation The 101 Study asked the following questions: *What do people see as the City's role in attracting business tenants to the 101 Corridor in Shakopee considering today's market? *What do people see as the current advantages and disadvantages of Shakopee? * Appropriate level of investment? * Financial incentives? * Site acquisition/Site assembly? - Willing seller/willing buyer approach • * Enhanced Web-based marketing? *What are the priority projects or initiatives and where are they located? *Are there key projects/initiatives that should occur in the short-term? Official Proceedings of the October 23, 2013 Shakopee City Council Page 4 After the presentation,the group engaged in a lengthy conversation about the current issues related to the train that goes through town. Mayor Tabke said he would like the focus of the • study to from Rahr Malting to Marschall Road. Two other issues that he sees is transit and parcel sizes. Terry Joos discussed that for the past 50 years the same problems are still in existence such as the railroad. He also stated that everyone should be open to an array of ideas for promoting downtown. Councilor Lehman stated that he would not make any decisions or take a position until after he had had a chance to thoroughly review the information which had been presented that evening. He further asked for a copy of the consultant's information to be forwarded to him. Kevin Wetherill noted that the EDAC had hosted two downtown meetings, both of which had been attended by downtown stakeholders who were interested in the vitality of the downtown area. 4. Adiourn Whiting/Heitzman moved to adjourn to Wednesday,November 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. I at; 11111 Julie A. Linnihan Finance Director/City Clerk Kim Weckman Recording Secretary •