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Home My WebLink About2011-06-01 PACKET 04.F.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 6/1/11 PREPARED BY Community Development Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Consider requesting that Washington County increase its financial commitment to provide a high quality transportation system by increasing its funding for the maintenance and expansion of its transportation infrastructure. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution requesting Washington provide a high quality transportation system expansion of its transportation infrastructure. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY DATE County to increase its financial commitment to by increasing its funding for the maintenance and ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® MEMO /LETTER: Memo from Jennifer Levitt dated 5/20/11 Letter from Cottage Grove and Woodbury to Washington County ® RESOLUTION: Draft ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: 1 City Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE MINNESOTA To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator From: Jennifer M. Levitt, P.E., City Engineer Date: May 20, 2011 Re: Washington County — Increase Transportation Funding . • On March 30, 2011, the Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury (the Cities) held a joint council meeting to discuss items of common interest. One of these items was the level of funding provided by Washington County for transportation infrastructure maintenance and expansion. They agreed it is appropriate to request Washington County to place a higher priority on and to increase its funding of transportation infrastructure. Staff has prepared a resolution for consideration by the Council. Discussion Transportation safety, mobility and the movement of goods is fundamental and vital to the quality of life of residents and the vitality of businesses in Washington County. Without good transportation facilities, the Cities and Washington County cannot sustain nor continue to compete with other areas to increase their population, employment and tax base. The Washington County highways are a major component of the transportation network necessary to meet these goals. As such, it is imperative Washington County make the necessary financial commitment to ensure its highway system has the capacity and quality to meet travel demands. We believe Washington County has a number of viable options for increasing its funding for transportation. We ask that all options be explored and a program to increase transportation funding be developed. No matter what funding options are selected, we understand there will be implications to other programs and the County residents and businesses. However, these impacts must be weighed against the long -term impacts there will be on residents and businesses if an adequate transportation system is not provided in Washington County. Recommendation It is recommended the Council adopt a resolution requesting Washington County to increase its financial commitment to provide a high quality transportation system by increasing its funding for the maintenance and expansion of its transportation infrastructure. CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE MINNESOTA 7516-80 Street South- Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 www. cotta g e -g rove. o rg (651) 458 -2800 - FAX (651) 458 -2897 June 2, 2011 Mr. Gary Kriesel, Chair Washington County Board Washington County Government Center 14949-62 nd Street North P.O. Box 6 Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Kriesel: CITYOF 8301 Valley Creek Road e Woodbury, Minnesota 55125 -2320 www.a.woodbury.nun.us (651) 714 -3500 - Too (651) 714 -3568 - FAX (651) 714 -3501 On March 30, 2011, the City of Cottage Grove and City of Woodbury held a joint City Council meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss items of common interest and new initiatives. One of the subjects discussed was the level of transportation funding provided by Washington County for transportation infrastructure maintenance and expansion. The Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury (the Cities) are concerned that the level of transportation funding provided by Washington County is not adequate to meeting transportation needs. Transportation safety, mobility and the movement of goods is fundamental and vital to the quality of life of residents and the vitality of businesses in Washington County. Without good transportation facilities, the Cities and Washington County cannot sustain nor continue to compete with other areas to increase their population, employment and tax base. The Washington County highways are a major component of the transportation network necessary to meet these goals. As such, it is imperative Washington County make the necessary financial commitment to ensure its highway system has the capacity and quality to meet travel demands. We recognize Washington County has many important and competing needs for its limited resources. We also recognize and appreciate Washington County's efforts to keep its tax levy one of the lowest in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. However, the maintenance and expansion of the transportation infrastructure does not appear to be keeping pace with the travel expectations and demands placed upon it. Unless financial changes are made, the situation will only become worse. This is not acceptable. Therefore, on behalf of Cottage Grove and Woodbury, we are presenting to you, and the County Boatel, a resolution adopted by our respective Councils. This resolution requests Washington County to increase its financial commitment to provide a high quality transportation system by increasing its funding for the maintenance and expansion of its transportation infrastructure. We believe Washington County has a number of viable options for increasing its funding for transportation. We ask that all options be explored and a program to increase transportation funding be developed. No matter what funding options are selected, we understand there will be implications to C.Anocuments and Settings \jlevitt\Local SettingsUemporary Internet Files VContentOutlook \TJSL02JFILTR - Kriesel Transportation Funding.doc June 2, 2011 Mr. Gary Kriesel Page 2 other programs and the County residents and businesses. However, these impacts must be weighed against the long -term impacts there will be on residents and businesses if an adequate transportation system is not provided in Washington County. We and members of our Cities' staff look forward to working with you and the Washington County Board to address the need for greater funding for transportation. Sincerely, Myron Bailey, Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens, Mayor City of Cottage Grove City of Woodbury c: Jim Schug, Washington County Administrator Ryan Schroeder, Cottage Grove City Administrator Clinton P. Gridley, Woodbury City Administrator Jennifer Levitt, Cottage Grove City Engineer David Jessup, Woodbury Engineering and Public Works Director CVDocuments and Settings\jlevitt\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FilesVContent.Outlook \TJSL02JF \LTA - Kriesel Transportation Funding.doc ai 7516 — 80" Street South* Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 w .cottage- grove.org (651) 458 -2800 • FAX (651) 458 -2897 June 2, 2011 Mr. Gary Kriesel, Chair Washington County Board Washington County Government Center 14949-62 nd Street North P.O. Box 6 Stillwater, MN 55082 -0006 Dear Mr. Kriesel: CFTYOF 8301 Valley Creek Road *Woodbury, Minnesota 55125 -2320 mnr✓w. c i. wo o d b u ry. nn n. u s (651) 714 -3500 • TDD (651) 714 -3568 a FAX (651) 714 -3501 On behalf of the Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury, we respectfully request the Washington County Board to amend its 2011 -2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the reconstruction and expansion of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Radio Drive) from CSAH 18 (Bailey Road) to CSAH 20 (Military Road). This roadway segment is in very poor condition and needs to have additional traffic lanes to accommodate projected traffic demand. In addition, it is the last remaining segment of CSAH 13 to be reconstructed and widened to four lanes between CSAH 10 (10` Street North) in Oakdale to 80'' Street in Cottage Grove. The reconstruction and widening of this CSAH 13 segment has historically been included in the Washington County CIP. Its inclusion has been in keeping with previous planning, discussions and understandings between Washington County and our communities as other segments have previously been improved. In late 2010, as part of the County 2011 -2015 CIP, the scope of construction for the project was reduced to a pavement rehabilitation project. This scope is not appropriate or adequate to meet the commitments previously made and the transportation needs of the area. Washington County's and Woodbury's Comprehensive Transportation Plans show this roadway as a minor arterial. It provides an important transportation corridor between our communities and for all parts of south Washington County. It is vital to the continued economic vitality of the area. CSAH 13 from CSAH 18 to CSAH 20 needs to be reconstructed to the standard consistent with the adjacent segments. We are asking the Board's support for the reestablishment of this project scope to include the total reconstruction and expansion of CSAH 13 (Radio Drive) from CSAH 18 (Bailey Road) to CSAH 20 (Military Road) in its CIP. We and members of our Cities' staff would be happy to meet with you, fellow board members or members of the County staff to further discuss this request. Sincerely, Myron Bailey, Mayor City of Cottage Grove Mary Giuliani Stephens, Mayor City of Woodbury C: Jim Schug, Washington County Administrator Clinton P. Gridley Woodbury City Administrator Ryan Schroeder, Cottage Grove City Administrator Jennifer Levitt, Cottage Grove City Engineer David Jessup, Engineering and Public Works Director C:ADocuments and SettingsAi1evitt\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FilesVContent Outlook \TJSL02JF \LTR Kriesel CSAH 13 Reconstruction.doc RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -XXX A RESOLUTION REQUESTING WASHINGTON COUNTY TO INCREASE ITS FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BY INCREASING ITS FUNDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF ITS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE WHEREAS, the Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury (the Cities) are concerned about the level of transportation funding by Washington County; and WHEREAS, transportation safety, mobility, and the movement of goods is fundamental and vital to the quality of life of residents and the vitality of businesses in Washington County; and WHEREAS, without good transportation facilities, the Cities and Washington County cannot sustain nor continue to compete with other areas to increase their population, employment, and tax base; and WHEREAS, Washington County highways are a major component of the transportation network necessary to meet these goals; and WHEREAS, it is imperative Washington County make the necessary financial commitment to ensure its highway system has the capacity and quality to meet travel demands. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, is requesting that Washington County increase its financial commitment to provide a high quality transportation system by increasing its funding for the maintenance and expansion of its transportation infrastructure. Passed this 1 st day of June, 2011. Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk