CITY OF ROCHESTER COUNCIL AGENDA

Council/Board Chambers 151 4th Street SE

Study Session December 02, 2019

03:30 PM

STUDY SESSION MEETING ITEMS

City of Rochester Vision, Principles, and Priorities

1 Update of the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan / County Planning - Estimated Time 45 Minutes

2 Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Proposed Development of Hart Farm / Community Development & RPS - Estimated Time 45 Minutes

3 Study Session Schedule

4 Other Business

City of Rochester Vision, Principles, and

Priorities

Community Vision 2040

Rochester is a city that cares: where all people are treated with dignity and respect; where

residents, employees, and visitors enjoy a high quality of life; where business and industry

thrive; and where the land and environment are renewed and sustained for the benefit of

all. It is a welcome and diverse community:

Renowned for its reputation as a center for growth and innovation, its robust economy,

and programs and institutions that support life-long learning;

Characterized by its safe and friendly neighborhoods, diverse and affordable housing

options for people of all ages and backgrounds, thriving downtown, vibrant public

spaces,and easy access to parks and recreation amenities;

Committed to health and wellness for its people, and also of the air, water, and land they

depend on for sustenance;

Connected both physically and socially - offering balanced transportation options; well-

planned streets, sidewalks, trails, and neighborhoods; and hospitable cultural atmosphere;

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Dedicated to the sustainable and responsible use of public resources and provision of

quality public services, supporting livability and long-term fiscal health.

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Organizational Vision

A vibrant, compassionate,

innovative team

Foundational Principles

Compassion

Environmental Stewardship

Fiscal Responsibility & Sustainability

Public Safety

Social Equity

Strategic Priorities

Increase neighborhood connectivity.

Increase affordable housing options.

Maintain and increase neighborhood vitality and livability.

Secure a funding stream for sustained parks and recreation improvements and

community amenities.

Enhance quality of life

Foster a team-oriented culture

Use High Performance Organization practices to create operational efficiencies.

Develop recruitment strategies to diversify and achieve a high-quality workforce.

Create employee development plans.

Use technology to share resources and communicate effectively.

Manage growth and development

Balance downtown/DMC and community-wide development efforts.

Incorporate P2S infrastructure planning into development decisions.

Implement the recommendations of P2S, the Parks and Recreation Master

Plan and the Library Strategic Plan.

Balance public infrastructure investment

Improve transportation and related facilities.

Develop an asset management plan and use life-cycle cost considerations during decision

making.

Develop a policy and practice of assessing new infrastructure investment based on

current assets and maintenance costs.

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STUDY SESSION ITEM ITEM 1: Update of the ROCOG 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan

ROCOG is midway through the Update of the next Transportation Plan and is nearing the end of a two month+ round of public outreach. So far, the overview of the Plan (in more detail than presented here) has gone to many organizations with presentations and other forms of outreach methods. ROCOG staff will provide an overview of the Plan, noting that 4 Council Members and the Mayor are on ROCOG and have participated in the formation of the Draft Modal Plans and other elements of the Plan to date. A detailed overview of the Draft Plan to date along with the Draft Modal Projects may be found by clicking the Story Map link on the ROCOG web site as shown below. The ROCOG web site is easily found in any internet browser by typing in ROCOG.

Attachments:

• Presentation

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Update of the ROCOG 2045 Long Range Transportation

Plan

Status Report

Rochester City CouncilStudy Session

December 2, 2019

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Project Schedule1

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Where the ROCOG Plan “Fits”

Features of the LRTP Process / PlanProcess & content guided by Federal regs

Update every 5 years / 25 Year Horizon

LRTP provides A forum to collaboratively discuss transportation

issues and priorities of jurisdictions or authorities

An opportunity to define future goals and needs that will require cooperative effort to address

A setting to assess how local, regional and state transportation plans can support local land use, economic development and quality of life goals

ROCOG Plan focuses on system elements eligible for federal funding

“Planning” not “Programming” Consider alternative solutions to issues

Solutions may include policy / guidelines / services as well as infrastructure

Recommendations must be feasible given constraints of available or committed resources

Can show “Illustrative” projects ($$ in question)3

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Key Assumptions

Continued Population Growth Continued Employment Growth Community Plans Labor Force / Commuting

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Key Issues / Addressing Travel Demand

How much has Traffic Grown in Last Decade?

Where Traffic Growth has occurred in 2000’s

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Capacity of Arterial Lane:

8-10,000

Freeway Lane:

20-25,000

Traffic on Municipal State Aid System* & Local City Streets grew about 4% annually

*MSA VMT affected by Jurisdictional Transfers

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Key Strategies/ Expanding Transit Services

Local RPT Coverage will need to ExpandService Types will Diversify

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Key Strategy: Make More Efficient Use of Existing System

Travel Demand Management Transportation System Management

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Key Strategy : Enabling New Mobility / New TechnologyFraming Local Discussion

Identify Potential Local Government Role in New Mobility

Identify Areas Local Government may need to engage on

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Transportation System Plans

• Street – HighwayMnDOTOlmsted CountyCity of Rochester

• TransitBRT Routes (DT Circ & City-wide)Circ/Anchor Park & RidesCity-Wide Park & Rides

• Active TransportationGreater RochesterCounty-WideWalking Support for TOD

Each Transportation Mode in the LRTP has:

• A Full Build-Out System Plan

• A 2045 Plan(Short/Long Range Projects within 2045 Plan)

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Street/Highway System Plan1

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The 2 BRT System Plans

Rochester Urban Area BRT SystemWith 2040 and 2060 Land Use

Rochester Urban Area BRT SystemWith Post - 2060

Land Use

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Full Build Out Park & Ride Generalized Areas & Number of Spaces Current Leased Sites

P & R Sites Overview1

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Active Transportation / Strategic System Plan1

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Active Transportation / System PlanActive Transportation Corridor Design Options

Pedestrian Enhancement to Support Primary Transit Network

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New Public Engagement Tool

Story Mapping

Clicking on this picture in the Study Session PDF packet will link to the web site

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Handouts1

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STUDY SESSION ITEM ITEM 2: Rochester Public Schools Proposed Development of Hart Farm

In November 2018, representatives from Rochester Public Schools (RPS) provided information to the Rochester Olmsted County Planning Department regarding the potential construction at multiple sites. Included in this information was the potential for expansion on existing school property, as well as development of new facilities on vacant parcels within the City and/or County limits. This included approximately 146 acres of property commonly referred to as Hart Farm Property, which is located along 40th Street SW in the County and currently zoned A2 (Agricultural Protection). Since that time, city and school district representatives have been meeting to address items related to development potential of the Hart Farm property for this use. Discussions include the school need based upon conditions at existing school facilities, how the development complies with Planning 2 Succeed (P2S), the new comprehensive plan adopted in 2018, to serve as a roadmap for the continued development and transformation of our community. Discussions also include the infrastructure, including sanitary sewer and Right of Way (ROW) improvements that will be needed to support the development. Information regarding the proposed development was presented at the June 3, 2019 and the August 5, 2019 Study Sessions. Attachments:

• Presentation – Community Development • Presentation – Rochester Public Schools

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City Council Study SessionRochester Public Schools/Hart Farms Proposed Development

December 2, 2019

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City of Rochester Strategic Priorities

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES Compassion Environmental Stewardship Fiscal Responsibility & Sustainability

STRATEGIC PRIORITIESManage Growth & Development Incorporate Planning2Succeed (P2S) infrastructure planning into

development decisions Implement the recommendations of P2S, Park & Rec Master Plan, and

Library Strategic Plan

Balance Public Infrastructure Investment Develop an asset management plan and use life-cycle cost

considerations during decision making Develop a policy and practice of assessing new infrastructure

investment based on current assets & maintenance costs

• Public Safety• Social Equity

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Growth Management

Parcel A: 78 acres: Location of proposed new Middle School

Adjacent parcels designated beyond 2050: Create development pressures inconsistent with Long Range Plan

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Infrastructure

Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure No existing sanitary sewer service on this site Estimated cost for new sanitary sewer service line to

connect to Institute Hills = $3 million (not budgeted); serves a larger area other than just school site Middle School impact on downstream capacity is 5-10% of

excess flows above capacity during rain events Trunk Sewer Rate would provide contribution for

downstream capacity costs

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Infrastructure

Right of Way Infrastructure Existing road design: Rural section, two-lane township road City recommended improvements – Pedestrian facilities and

intersection improvements along 40th Street SW and all internal roadways and pedestrian facilities. All construction to be completed by School District within timeframe acceptable to City. The traffic study identified, and Public Works recommends

the need for a traffic calming project along Hart Dr. SW between the school site and 18th Ave. SW.

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State Law

Due to recent changes in State Law, the city has no mechanism to do fee recovery for these improvements

The attorney general and the state auditor, have considered the question of whether cities can donate public funds to various groups. Public expenditures supporting schools do not have statutory authority and are invalid. (State Auditor’s Office opinion October 14, 2016 )

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Concerns & Considerations

Development of Middle School only is consistent with Comprehensive plan

Proposed development will require public infrastructure investment

City does not have financial resources for infrastructure

Recent court rulings have eliminated city’s ability to do fee recovery for these improvements

School and new infrastructure would induce development pressure not consistent with the comprehensive plan

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Questions?

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City CouncilDecember 2nd, 2019

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

Goals – Review site options. Develop schedule to complete site approval in February.

I. TimelinesII. Site CriteriaIII. Review of SitesIV. Previous SiteV. Questions

AGENDA2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

A. Referendum approved Nov. 5th 2019 (Thank you for your support)B. Submit to Planning and Zoning December 11th.C. January Planning and Zoning MeetingD. February City Council to vote on infrastructureE. Site prep July of 2020F. Students enter fall 2022

TIMELINES2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

I.Referendum and School Site CriteriaA. Referendum Goals

1. Maximize Balance of Diversity

2. Maximize Walkability

3. Maximize District Efficiency

4. Minimize Future Boundary Changes

B. Site Criteria1. MDE Site size recommendations

2. Shared site for future growth

3. Separation from other similar schools

4. Walkable (Bikeable)

5. Vehicular access and safety

6. Access to utilities

SITE CRITERIA2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

II. City Site CriteriaA. Near utilities and other infrastructureB. P2S Near term development or previously developedC. Surrounded by developed neighborhoodsD. Contiguity with City boundaryE. Fiscal impact assessment (define)

SITE CRITERIA2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

SITE OPTIONSIII. Sites

A. Many were identified and reviewed in the NWB. NW causes new boundaries to be within 4

blocks of existing schoolsC. NW site would be confined by district

boundaries, city infrastructure and existing buildings

D. SW sites were reviewed C, Hart Farms piece is the best site in the SW

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

III. InfrastructureA. Traffic study conversationB. Sanitary

1. City study update2. Route to the north3. Onsite treatment

PREVIOUS SITE2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

I. 2022A. No build - no modificationsB. Middle school – turn lanes at site entries for safetyC. Extension of sidewalks and bike paths to the building

II. 2042A. No build – significant improvementsB. Middle school – no additional modificationsC. Remaining site will be unused until student population drives the

need. (Similar to Schmidt Park parcel purchased 30 years ago)

TRAFFIC REPORT2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

I. Sanitary (5-10% of rain event overage)A. Hart Farm Development B. New line to the northC. Onsite with RO

UTILITIES2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

I. District Masterplan A. Middle school is the only planned structureB. There is no defined timeline for future facilitiesC. Meets the expectations of:

1. Task Force / Board Scope2. District Strategic Plan3. Facility assessment4. Public survey

P2S EDUCATION MASTERPLAN FOR 20232

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City Council

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I. Infrastructure Concurrency Strategy (Page 133)

Public Infrastructure – including transportation, facilities, water, sewer, parks, schools and libraries – is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the community.➢ Some elements of future infrastructure needs,

however, such as securing sites for facilities like parks or schools, should be obtained early in the development process even though they may not be fully improved until more development occurs

Developing public infrastructure in this manner will protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community while efficiently using capital improvement funds.

P2S ALIGNMENT2

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

SITENear Term Urban ExpansionExpected growth to 2040

Urban Reserve AreaExpected growth Beyond 2050

Near Term Urban ExpansionExpected growth Beyond 2040

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

NEXT STEPSI. Prepare submittal to Planning and Zoning Dec 11th.II. January Planning and Zoning meetingIII. February City Council vote on SW Hart Farm property

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City Council

December 2nd, 2019

Questions2

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City of Rochester - Rochester City Council

Council Study Session Items

Discussion Item

Responsible Dept. /

Proponent Impact

Estimated

Time Review Date

ROCOG Long Range Plan Update Status Planning Update 45 Minutes 12/2/2019

Rochester Public Schools Community Development Discussion 45 Minutes 12/2/2019

Rneighbors Annual Update Rneighbors Update 15 Minutes 12/9/2019

Census Complete Count Committee Update City Clerk Update 30 Minutes 12/9/2019

RST Airport Master Plan Update Airport Update 45 Minutes 12/9/2019

GARE Update GARE Update 15 Minutes 12/16/2019

Elton Hills Drive Public Works Discussion 75 Minutes 12/16/2019

DATES TBD

Public Art Strategy

Transportation Network Company (TNC) Review City Clerk

Bury Power Lines; policy RPU

Rental Property Inspection Ordinance Bldg. Safety

Granicus - Boards and Commission Software

Review

Mayor's Office Feb. 2020

Joint City/County/School Board Meeting

Wildlife Management Administration

Bicycle Master Plan Community Developmnet

LUPA Market Study/Annexation

Clock Tower Update Fire Department

Infrastructure Liabilities and Financial Planning Admistration/Public Works

Single Family Rehab Program Update HRA

CIA- Policy Establishing Community Broadband

Goal for the City

Administration

Review of City of Rochester Golf Courses Parks and Recreation Jan. 2020

Printed On: 11/26/2019 Page 1 Study Session Schedule.xlsx

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City of Rochester - Rochester City Council

Council Study Session Items

Discussion Item

Responsible Dept. /

Proponent Impact

Estimated

Time Review Date

Review of Partnerships at the Recreation Center,

125 Live Campus

Parks and Recreation Jan. 2020

Construction Delivery Method Admistration/Public Works

Transit Development Plan Implementation Update Public Works Jan. 2020 60 Minutes

Assessment & Sidewalk Improvemenet District

Policy Discussion

Public Works Feb, 2020 60 Minutes

Transit Updates: Automated Bus Consortium,

MnDOT Connected & Automated Vehicle

Challenge, Bus Electrification

Public Works Feb. 2020 45 Minutes

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Review Public Works Mar. 2020 60 Minutes

ROW Use Public Works Mar. 2020 30 Minutes

CDBG Allocation Process Community Development

Lime Scooter Review

Affordable Housing Update

TIF Policy Update Jan. 2020

Printed On: 11/26/2019 Page 2 Study Session Schedule.xlsx

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