VIRTUAL DAKOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM If you wish to speak at or view the June 25, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, please notify Aaron Sather via email at [email protected]Emails must be received by 6:00pm Thursday June 25, 2020. Instructions on how to participate will be sent to anyone interested. Agenda I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public Comments: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on an item not on the agenda may send comments to [email protected]IV. Approval of the Agenda V. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes VI. School Zone Safety Study – Information (Kristi Sebastian – Transportation) VII. County Highway 42 Visioning Study – Information (Doug Abere - Transportation) VIII. Planning Manager Update and County Board Actions • Information update on the Transportation Plan public engagement results • Approved submission of grant to interpret Stockyards along Mississippi River Greenway IX. Upcoming Public Meetings – Community Outreach Project Website location 179 th Street (CSAH XX) in Lakeville Open House (available now) https://sway.office.com/fGsqLVNfd6BoJ3Nf?ref=Link CSAH 78 in Randolph Twp Open House (pending) https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/PlannedConstruction/CR78- Chesley/Pages/default.aspx CSAH 88 in Castle Rock Twp Open House https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/PlannedConstruction/CR88/Pages/default.aspx CSAH 70 Open House https://clients.bolton-menk.com/csah70/ CSAH 28 in Inver Grove Heights Project Website - https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/PlannedConstruction/CR28/Pages/default.aspx Minnesota River Greenway Fort Snelling Segment Virtual Open House- https://gis.bolton-menk.com/inputid/?app=greenway Questionnaire- https://arcg.is/1KTP9O
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VIRTUAL DAKOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, June 25, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM If you wish to speak at or view the June 25, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, please notify Aaron Sather via
email at [email protected] Emails must be received by 6:00pm Thursday June 25, 2020.
Instructions on how to participate will be sent to anyone interested.
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comments:
Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on an item not on the agenda may send comments to [email protected]
IV. Approval of the Agenda
V. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
VI. School Zone Safety Study – Information (Kristi Sebastian – Transportation)
VII. County Highway 42 Visioning Study – Information (Doug Abere - Transportation)
VIII. Planning Manager Update and County Board Actions • Information update on the Transportation Plan public engagement results • Approved submission of grant to interpret Stockyards along Mississippi River Greenway
IX. Upcoming Public Meetings – Community Outreach
Project Website location 179th Street (CSAH XX) in Lakeville Open House (available now)
XI. Topics for Next Meeting Location To Be Determined, Thursday, July 23, 2020. • Spring Lake Park Reserve Master Plan Concepts • Land Conservation Plan
XII. Adjourn
DAKOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Date AGENDA ITEM: June 25th Dakota County School Travel Safety Assessment PURPOSE Provide Planning Commission: 1. Overview of the Study 2. Share study purpose, process and information for the upcoming virtual open house. BACKGROUND Dakota County is partnering with MnDOT to proactively address safety for students traveling to and from schools, with a focus on safety for those who walk and bike to school. There are about 43 schools in Dakota County adjacent to the County and MnDOT highway systems.
The assessments will focus on safety issues near the schools and recommendations for improvements. The recommendations developed as part of the study will take a comprehensive approach to improving safety by identifying solutions in engineering, education, and enforcement.
Dakota County is committed to providing a safe environment for all people who use the transportation system. School zones are a priority for safety since they involve younger pedestrians, bicyclists, and new drivers navigating County and State roadways. Through past work with schools and school districts, County staff has heard common themes including concerns for pedestrians, bicyclists, and younger drivers traveling along and across higher speed roadways. Dakota County has worked with several schools in the County to address safety concerns in school zones. However, a consistent and proactive approach is needed to review safety at all the schools on the County and MnDOT highway network. The assessment will take a systemic approach to safety within school zones to identify common challenges and recommended treatments that are appropriate to apply throughout the County. The evaluation will include many partners including Dakota County, MnDOT, schools, cities, and law enforcement. An advisory committee has been formed with representatives from these partner agencies, and the committee will meet throughout the study process to provide input on the safety assessments and recommendations. Solutions will focus on a comprehensive approach to safety including engineering, education, and enforcement.
ATTACHMENTS School Safety Study Announcement Draft Anticipated Schedule QUESTIONS The following questions are intended to help assist in review of the packet materials. 1. Any thoughts regarding the project need and scope?
2. The focus schools are meant to represent a group of school’s similar characteristics. Any thoughts or comments regarding the draft list?
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STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT #1 (MAY 2020) Dakota County Is Assessing Safety Near Schools Dakota County, in collaboration with MnDOT, is conducting a study to proactively address safety for students traveling to and from the 50 schools in Dakota County adjacent to County Roads and State Highways. The study and recommendations will focus on pedestrian and bicyclist safety. In the coming weeks, the study will be hosting a virtual open house to share study goals and process and get your feedback on what works and what is challenging about walking and bicycling to school. The virtual open house materials will be available starting on June 17 and will remain open for four weeks.
More information about the study process and timeline is available at the study website. Go to www.dakotacounty.us and search for “School Safety Assessment”. The virtual open house materials will also be posted on this website starting June 17.
This DRAFT schedule is flexible recognizing the potential need to extend some time lines due to COVID, remote learning, school being out of session or other factors. The schedule is recognizing the potential to implement some action identified through the assessment when school starts in fall but also recognizes the evaluation and assessment will likely continue.
DAKOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION June 25, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: County Highway 42 Visioning Study (CSAH 42 from W. county line to US Hwy 52) PURPOSE Provide Planning Commission: 1. An introduction to the Highway 42 Visioning Study (County Project 42-144) – scope, process, and schedule
(through mid-2021) 2. The opportunity to provide early input into the Study BACKGROUND Dakota County is working with the cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount to update the long-term vision for County Highway 42, from the W. County Line to US Hwy 52. The highway is designated a principal arterial, which means it is managed to emphasize efficient and safe travel over long distances. Highway 42 also has dozens of intersections to provide controlled access to residential and commercial areas.
A long-term plan for the roadway was last completed in 1999. This current major update will address traffic growth, land uses, future needs, and improvement priorities through 2040. The goals include finding cost-effective ways to improve mobility and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, bus transit riders, and all vehicles. The three major phases of the work include efforts to: (1) understand community priorities and needs; (2) establish visions and performance goals; and (3) develop the updated plan, including proposed projects and implementation steps. Overall, the Visioning Study will provide a plan for managing and improving Highway 42, to provide for safety and connections for all users along and across the roadway.
ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Highway 42 Visioning Study Overview Map Attachment B – Presentation Handout QUESTIONS The following questions are intended to help assist in review of the packet materials. 1. What are your thoughts about the completed and ongoing online engagement activities? Are there specific
stakeholders who should be engaged?
2. What do you think the top needs are along Highway 42? What long-term visions do you have for an improved major roadway?
3. Do you support improvement projects to better serve pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders?
Please review more information and connect with the Visioning Study team using Dakota County’s web page:
Go to www.dakotacounty.us – and search for “42 Visioning Study”
Direct link: www.co.dakota.mn.us/Transportation/TransportationStudies/Current/Pages/county‐highway‐42‐visioning‐study.aspx
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County Highway 42 Visioning StudyCounty Planning Commission Meeting
Doug Abere, Project ManagerTransportation Department
Physical Development Division June 25, 2020
• Study Overview & Status
• Public Outreach
• Corridor Context – Overview
• Geographic/Topical Discussion
• Visioning Study Next Steps
Presentation Outline2
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Study Overview
• 15.5 mile study corridor – principal arterial (PA) highway
John Sass, Dakota Co Project Management Group Lead
Tom Bowlin, Dakota Co Assistant Co Traffic Engineer
Aaron Sather, Dakota Co Management Fellow, Communications
Matt Saam, Apple Valley Public Works Director
Jen Desrude, Burnsville City Engineer
Brian Erickson, Rosemount Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Aaron Bartling, MVTA Planning Manager
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Study Process and Approach
Corridor Inventory, Context and Community Priorities
Project Identification & Concept Drawings
What does the community want?
How does/will the corridor operate?
What are solutions?
How should we prioritize and fund projects?
Project Technical Approach Public Involvement Approach
Key Project Questions/Decisions
Traffic Operations & Roadway Performance
Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Service
Project Implementation, Funding & Process Review
County & Local Input
Online Surveys
Wikimap Online Surveys
Open Houses
Pop‐Up Meetings
Focus Group Meetings
Business Listening Sessions
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Outreach To-Date Summary
Emails, Newsletter and Mailings
Social Media
Website
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Outreach To-Date Summary
61Wikimap comments
103Survey Participants
“Speed seems a little too fast on this section . . ”
“Popular bike crossing ‐ keep safe for people crossing 42 . . .”
“This area is always congested . .”
“Very hard to cross currently for events south of 42 . . .“
“unreliability in commute planning. . “
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Corridor Context – Dakota County11
Corridor Context – Jobs/Employers12
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Corridor Context – Jobs, Housing, & Bus Transit13
• Questions or comments so far?
• Next, regional and local perspectives & issues – share your input or questions (next slides)• Regional Perspective & Partners (Greater Dakota Co., Scott Co.)
• MVTA and Metro Transit
• Rosemount
• Apple Valley
• Burnsville
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Regional Perspective and Partners (Greater Dakota Co., Scott Co.)
