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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-16 Worksession Packet 0'1� City of Oak Park Heights Worksession Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Oak Park Heights City Hall Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. 2017 Budget Discussion 3. Osgood Ave Reconstruction RFP. 4. Drone Policies 5. St. Croix River Crossing—Opening Celebrations 6. Adjourn 1 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 ry City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)4394439•Fax(651)439-0574 September 9,2016 MEMO TO: City Council rs �N FROM: Eric Johnson City d r RE: Council Work Se ' I16 -6pm I have the following items slated forth work session agenda: 1. 2017 Budget- Finance Director Betty Caruso has provided the attached preliminary budget which includes the most recent amendments from the City Councils August budget meeting.Additional edits or changes can be discussed.The Council will be asked to adopt a preliminary budget and levy on September 27th.This then must be submitted to the County for TNT meetings by September 30th. 2. Both Mayor McComber and Council Member Runk wish to discuss the County RFP on Osgood Ave.That document is attached. 3. Mayor McComber would like to discuss a concept of an amendment to City Ordinance 601 —relating to Dangerous Dogs and Potentially Dangerous Dog.This stems from a recent finding by the Police about the removal of a Potentially Dangerous Dog from the City and a desire by the property owner to allow the dog back into the City.The concept being to establish a process—via amending the 601 Ordinance-by which the dog could be returned.Staff has drafted some options to discuss.Chief DeRosier will be present for additional background and history of the application of the current rules. 4. Mayor McComber would like to discuss the possibility of the"Drone—Use"policy,that draft is enclosed.Staff has reached out to the FAA for some additional information on such use.That draft policy is enclosed as well as FAA Summary of Rules.One item that still needs to be verified is if there is a 5-mile preclusionary radius from Lake Elmo Airport that makes operation of all such equipment difficult as certain notices must be provided to the Airport and Tower(if one e)ists). Phone calls have been placed to their information line but at this time I have been playing"phone-tag"with their information office—apparently in California. 5. Council Member Runk would like to discuss the SCRCP and possible roles the City might want to take as it looks towards any opening celebrations. 2 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Public Works Department Donald J.Theisen,P.E. Director Wa4ibaglton Wayne H.Sandberg,P.E. CountyDeputy Director/County Engineer REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROJECT COORDINATION, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, PUBLIC AND AGENCY INVOLVEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY (CSAH) 24 (OSGOOD AVENUE NORTH) PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT & SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM 50'' STREET NORTH TO 65TH STREET NORTH (ORLEANS STREET) IN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, CITY OF STILLWATER, AND BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP Note:A "Qualification Based Selection"method will be used to review proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The responder must not include price information either in the body of the proposal or as a separate submittal. This RFP contains the following sections: 1. PROJECT INFORMATION 2. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES 3. PROPOSAL CONTENT 4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION 5. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL 6. PROPOSAL QUESTIONS APPENDIX A:CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPENDIX B:PROJECT LOCATION MAP APPENDIX C:PROJECT ISSUES MAP 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater,Minnesota 55082-9573 Phone: 651-430-4300 • Fax: 651-430-4350 • TTY: 651430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 3 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAR 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project September 2016 1. PROJECT INFORMATION 1.1. PROJECT OVERVIEW The Washington County Public Works Department is issuing this request for proposal (RFP) to provide near and long-term corridor improvements, project coordination, stakeholder engagement,and preliminary design for the preferred alternative including associated hydraulic analysis, and necessary environmental documentation services for Osgood Avenue North (CSAH 24). This segment of CSAH 24 extends from 50`x'Street North in the southern part of Oak Park Heights north to 65a'Street North(Orleans Street)in Stillwater. CSAH 24 is a north-south roadway which has a functional classification as an A-Minor Arterial. The existing AADT is 10,000 vehicles per day south of TH 36 and 11,000 vehicles per day north of TH 36. The roadway is predominantly two-lane undivided with an urban design and 35 mph posted speed limit. The roadway becomes a four-lane divided urban segment near the intersection with Trunk Highway(TH) 36. The portion of CSAH 24 south of TH 36 is a popular route for a local trucking company. The corridor is a mix of commercial,institutional,and residential uses. Fronting on the corridor are existing single family homes and apartments,two churches,a cemetery,and several parcels that are in various stages of redevelopment. In addition,an elementary school,two parks,and the Washington County Government Center are in close proximity to the corridor. This Pavement Management and Safety Improvement Project is intended to improve operations and safety along the corridor by evaluating intersection options,capacity, lane configuration, pavement surface, drainage, and sidewalk/trail options to accommodate current and future traffic and pedestrian levels. The Consultant will complete a safety study and public engagement process that will assist stakeholders in prioritizing improvements, culminating in a community-accepted project to be advanced through preliminary design. Pavement Improvements: The Consultant will design a pavement management plan for CSAH 24 from 501'Street North to 6P Street North (Orleans Street) (see Appendix Q. The pavement condition index on CSAH 24 currently ranges from 66 to 70. CSAH 24 from 50'''Street North to 590 Street North was overlaid in 2006 and the area north of TH 36 was overlaid in 2001. The area between the North Frontage Road and 651 Street North(Orleans Street)will need to be evaluated for a full reconstruction to correct the sub-base based on observations of pavement heaving experienced in the spring and to install a storm sewer distribution system. The other areas are assumed to require a pavement preservation method such as a mill and overlay or full-depth reclamation. Intersection Improvements: CSAH 24 has many access connections to residential driveways, commercial and industrial properties, and other public roads serving key community functions. The Consultant shall evaluate key access points and perform a traffic study along the corridor. The segment of CSAH 24 this project encompasses has a critical crash rate that exceeds the system-wide average. In addition,the existing south TH 36 frontage road(601'Street North) has a critical crash rate that is twice the system-wide average. The goal of Washington County's Public Works Department is to achieve excellence in design through comprehensive public engagement with every project we do. We believe a strong public engagement plan will be essential to facilitate community acceptance of the project while maintaining the transportation objectives and requirements of Washington County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT). Page 2 of 17 4 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAR 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 Improvements by Others: Washington County is leading a separate project,slated for completion in Fall 2016,to realign CSAH 26(60'b Street North/South Frontage Road). The realignment will move the intersection approximately 500 feet to the south of the existing intersection. In addition, Holiday Stationstores,Inc. has a project underway to redevelop its property at the Southeast comer of the existing CSAH 26/CSAH 24 (Osgood) intersection. The Consultant shall determine and consider the impacts of these improvements when completing analysis and design work. Washington County is also leading an intersection improvement design project at the CSAH 14/24 intersection approximately '/ -mile south of this project, slated for 2017 construction. The northern extent of the intersection improvement will coincide with this project at 501 Street.The Consultant shall consider these improvements when completing analysis and design work. This project will be a cooperative project between Washington County, the City of Oak Park Heights, the City of Stillwater, Baytown Township, and the Middle St. Croix WMO, with Washington County serving as the lead agency. A combination of State Aid and local funding is expected. All work performed under the anticipated contract must be carried out in accordance with the procedures, requirements, and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT)and Washington County. 1.2. PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The objective of this project is to improve the safety and operations of the CSAH 24 corridor by addressing transportation,bicycle,pedestrian,and drainage issues as well as extending the life of existing pavement. In summary,the project goals are as follows: • Utilize a comprehensive agency and public engagement process to achieve community and agency acceptance. • Review access management guidelines within the corridor while accommodating access needs of the businesses,school,potential development,and individual property owners. • Improve roadway safety,capacity,and operation of all intersections and access points along the corridor. • Complete a project corridor study with full-build geometric layouts, and costs, allowing stakeholders to identify an alternative to advance into preliminary design. • Produce a municipally-approved preliminary geometric layout that meets all MnDOT, CSAR, and Washington County requirements for preliminary design and environmental documentation allowing for construction in 2018. • Identify potential stormwater drainage improvements that appropriately balance the requirements of all agencies with the needs and goals of the communities. • Improve the accessibility and movement of pedestrians and bicyclists within the corridor. • Maintain the long-term transportation goals of Washington County, the City of Oak Park Heights,the City of Stillwater,and Baytown Township. Page 3 of 17 5 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 1.3. PROJECT SCHEDULE The project work will commence upon selection of the Consultant and after award of a contract. The Consultant will prepare a project schedule based on a construction completion date of no later than November 30,2018. Schedule Washington County anticipates the following schedule for this project: RFP Solicitation Release August 31,2016 Proposals Due September 28,2016 Project Scoping with Successful Consultant Oct 17-Nov 4,2016 County Board Awards Consultant Contract November 15,2016 Preliminary Design Phase Nov 2016—May 2017 Final Design Phase for 2018 project(not part of this contract) May 2017—Dec 2018 Project Bidding Phase for 2018 Project(not part of this contract) January 2018 2. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES All aspects of the scope of services outlined below and included herein are expected to be completed within the project deadlines. All reports/documentation must be developed and presented in Microsoft Office and all design files must be developed and presented in Microstation adhering to Washington County approved formats unless otherwise noted or requested by the Consultant with'approval of the County. The role of the selected Consultant team will be to complete all tasks necessary to take the project through the development of a drainage report, geotechnical report, and municipally-approved preliminary layout for CSAH 24 from 50' Street to Orleans Avenue. When a municipally approved preliminary layout is identified,the Consultant will provide overall project costs and cost splits. Washington County will act as the lead agency through all aspects of the project. The County's role as lead agency does not preclude direct and regular interaction between the Consultant and the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater, Baytown Township, Middle St. Croix WMO, and other agencies. Their input, review, and plan review and approval are important; however, the County is to be kept informed of agency dialogue and will assist the Consultant in determining the need and scope of interaction with a particular agency. The Cities will need to be involved in the project development and review,and their input will be incorporated on a regular basis to avoid review delays or reworking of design elements. All public utility design is to be directed by the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater,and prepared in accordance with their City design standards. 2.1.PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND QA/QC 2.1.1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT The Consultant will perform all work necessary to effectively coordinate the project development, maintain the project schedule and budget as well as manage the Project Management Team (PMT)starting with a project kick-off meeting. The proposal should include a summary of the project management measures required to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, standards and good engineering practice. Consistency in project management for this project is paramount. Page 4 of 17 6 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 2.1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL(QA/QC) A project specific Quality Management Plan shall be developed and followed throughout the project and shall be available for review upon request during the project. 2.2.PROJECT COORDINATION 2.2.1. DATA COLLECTION AND SITE VISITS The Consultant shall collect existing data and reports relevant to the project area and obtain new information as needed for all aspects of the project. At least one on-site preliminary engineering phase coordination meeting will be arranged by the Consultant. Washington County will provide the following information to the successful Consultant: • Topographic survey • As-built information • Right of Way information • Plans for CSAH 26(South Frontage Road Realignment),available upon request • Plans for CSAH 14/CSAH21/CSAH24 intersection realignment, available upon request 2.2.2. PRIVATE UTILITY COORDINATION For the purposes of this RFP, "utilities" shall mean and include,but not be limited to, all privately, publicly, or cooperatively-owned pipes, lines, antennas, or facilities for the distribution or transmission of electrical energy, gasoline, oil,natural gas,water, sewage, steam,cable TV,telephone or other material and communication lines and devices. The Consultant shall contact Gopher State One to obtain a design locate of all utilities within the project limits. The Consultant will conduct detailed utility searches,identify conflicts,coordinate relocations,and include data in the construction plans.The Consultant will determine conflict points between planned constxuction and existing or planned utility facilities and develop and make recommendations on relocation alternatives, with emphasis on cost effectiveness and on minimizing conflicts.At least 2 utility identification /information/coordination meetings will be arranged by the Consultant. Meeting minutes of all such contacts, conferences, and meetings with the utilities shall be kept by the Consultant and shall become part of the permanent project record and shall be transferred to Washington County. The subsurface utility information to be provided throughout this project shall be utility Quality Level C. This quality level shall be determined according to the guidelines of CFASCE 38.-.2,entitled"Standard Guidelines for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data." Locations The Consultant shall obtain the locations of all utilities that exist within the limits of construction and which may be affected by the project. Utility location information shall be obtained directly from the utility owner unless such means is not feasible.All utilities shall be identified as to owner,type and size.All utilities shall be shown on the preliminary layout and plans in accordance with the requirements of the "Utility Notification Law", Minnesota Statute Section 216D.04. Page 5 of 17 7 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 The Consultant shall contact the utility owners and use all customary procedures to review the existing locations and discuss all utility relocations necessitated by the project construction as well as any other revisions to the utilities, or installation of new utilities, within the project limits which may be deemed desirable to accomplish in conjunction with the project construction or for which the Consultant has learned will be required in the future.The procedures outlined in the MnDOT Utility Accommodation and Coordination Manual for utility identifications and notifications are applicable for design activities. Conflicts The Consultant shall develop a tabulation of any conflicts and required changes to existing utility facilities. The Consultant shall notify the appropriate utility owners of any conflicts and required changes to their existing facilities. Coordination The Consultant shall coordinate the relocation of all utilities affected by this project. The Consultant may design replacement utilities,e.g. sanitary sewers and water mains owned by the City of Stillwater as required and directed by the City of Stillwater and Washington County. The City of Oak Park Heights' Engineer will complete the design of utilities owned by the City of Oak Park Heights. The Consultant shall coordinate this improvement with the activities of the utility companies during the design stage. Survey Survey surface features of subsurface utility facilities or systems,if such features have not already been surveyed by Washington County. If previously surveyed,check survey data for accuracy and completeness. The survey shall also include any surface markings denoting subsurface utilities,furnished by utility owners for design purposes. 2.2.3. PUBLIC AND AGENCY INVOLVEMENT The Consultant will perform public and agency involvement to facilitate acceptance and approval of the project. A sound public and agency involvement strategy is needed to accomplish the project goals and to ensure project success. As this project moves forward, a strategy is needed to assess stakeholder positions,perform the alternatives development and evaluation process to facilitate acceptance,coordinate schedules,identify funding and receive approvals for the project. For this proposal, the Consultant shall propose a public and agency involvement strategy to meet the project objective and goals. For this proposal,the Consultant will propose a. public and agency involvement plan,as well as specific involvement activities,techniques, and strategies and how these specific tasks will integrate into the overall process. The proposal should provide projects in which the Consultant has utilized a successful public and agency involvement plan to get multiple stakeholders with varying project goals to consensus. The Consultant shall prepare, and distribute corridor newsletters to keep adjacent stakeholders informed. Open houses, City Council and resident updates should also be anticipated. Washington County will maintain a project website. The Consultant shall provide the County with postings such as project schedule, open house/meeting notifications and summaries, project map, environmental notifications, and additional information as requested by the County. Page 6 of 17 8 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 2.3.TRAFFIC ANALYSIS/ CORRIDOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS 2.3.1. EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITIONS ANALYSIS The Consultant will develop traffic forecasts in accordance with the Washington County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Forecasts will be developed to identify transportation impacts on planning-level as well as more detailed alternatives. The Consultant shall identify the level of traffic forecast work required to evaluate alternatives,as well as the level that will be needed to complete preliminary design work and environmental documentation. The Consultant shall also perform a traffic operations analysis along the CSAR 24 corridor at the intersection locations identified in section 2.3.2. It will be important to review,discuss and document the traffic data assumptions that will be used with the agencies involved for reasonableness, including, but not limited to, projected peak hour volumes and turning movements, percent of heavy trucks, pedestrian/bicycle traffic, and directional distributions. The Consultant shall make recommendations as to appropriate traffic operation software(s) that can be utilized to obtain the desired results as well as a tool for effectively communicating the results to the project stakeholders. 2.3.2. INTERSECTION ANALYSIS CSAH 24 has many access connections to residential driveways, public roads serving medium to high density residential areas, several commercial properties, parks, churches and an elementary school. The Consultant shall perform traffic operations analysis along the CSAH 24 corridor at all intersections as specified below. Particular attention should be given to the intersections at 621 Street North, 615 Street North,59'Street North, and 58a' Street North. The Consultant shall evaluate the need for signals and intersection controls. In addition,the Consultant shall evaluate key access points and perform a traffic study to make recommendations for traffic safety and operational improvements such as turn lanes and access modifications. Existing right-of-way should be considered along with the impacts of acquiring additional right-of-way, in determining opportunities for modification of existing intersections. The County would like to realign the west approach to the 62'Street intersection so that it aligns with the east approach. 62nd Street may also be widened from CSAH 24 to its western termination to accommodate a potential future realignment of the North Frontage Road. The following intersecting roadways should be evaluated for turn lanes, intersection controls,and geometry to develop concepts to address operational and safety issues: • 58a'Street North • 59a'Street North • 601 Street North(South Frontage Rd) • 61 st Street North(North Frontage Rd) • 62nd Street North • 6511'Street North/Orleans Street East 2.3.3. PEDESTRIANBICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS: The County would like to investigate the feasibility and the public support for constructing trails and/or sidewalks along CSAH 24(see Appendix Q. The Consultant shall review the existing trail and sidewalk system and coordinate with the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Page 7 of 17 9 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAR 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 Stillwater, Baytown Township, and Washington County on any potential pedestrian and bicycle enhancements. The Consultant shall evaluate existing on and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities and consider improvements to roadway crossing points on CSAH 24. In particular, the Consultant should focus on crossings at 62°d Street,58a'Street,and near the Valley View Park entrance. Consider at-grade and grade-separated crossings throughout the corridor. There is an existing trail alignment that runs between the trail along the east side of CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue)and CR 63 (Oxboro Avenue). Grading work has been completed on this trail and the County would like to pave it as part of this project. In addition,the County would like to realign the western portion of the trail to connect to an existing pedestrian ramp at the northeast corner of TH 36 and CSAH 24(see Appendix Q. The Consultant shall evaluate the various typical sections along the corridor to accommodate the trails and sidewalks identified in Appendix C. An evaluation of the associated right-of-way, construction costs, and environmental impacts for these options shall be prepared. 2.3.4. ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION The Consultant shall provide an approach to developing alternatives for the roadway corridor(north of TH 36),assuming up to four(4) alternatives consisting of three"build" alternatives and one no-build. The Consultant shall analyze the feasibility of bump-outs or other treatments to enhance accessibility and increase the safety of pedestrians crossing CSAH 24. Layouts will be prepared for each alternative illustrating potential right-of-way impacts (with and without the use of retaining walls) to adjacent properties and potential environmental impacts. The layouts should be sufficient for analyzing the treatment of intersections, access points, and non-motorized movements throughout the corridor, as well as identify associated impacts at a planning level sufficient for alternative screening. The Consultant shall consider the impacts of any public utility improvements with each of these alternatives. The Consultant shall determine the associated right-of-way, total project costs and environmental impacts of these options. Alternative trail and sidewalk typical sections identified in Section 2.3.3 shall be evaluated to determine the preferred alternative. Traffic and pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements shall be included in this analysis. The associated impacts for each alternative should be analyzed in a matrix format. Preliminary recommendations,cost estimates,and cost allocations(including public utility work) will be developed for the alternatives with sufficient detail for evaluation by all stakeholders.The Consultant shall prepare cost estimates to allow the County and Cities to evaluate options and prioritize infrastructure improvements. Cost estimates shall include total project costs and be split by agency according to the Washington County Cost Participation Policy. 2.4.ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION 2.4.1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION Environmental Screening-The Consultant will identify key social,economic and physical environmental issues for each alternative considered and document potential environmental concerns for each alternative considered facilitating the selection of a Build Page 8 of 17 10 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project September 2016 Alternative. This will include consultation with environmental review agencies to obtain background information and identify potential concerns. Environmental Documentation-The Consultant shall analyze the need for, and complete the preparation of the appropriate environmental documentation, depending on the alternative selected, in accordance with the Highway Project Development Process guidance for the Build Alternative,as compared to other reasonable alternatives considered as well as a No Build Alternative.Whether an EAW will be appropriate will depend on the preferred alternative selected and the impacts it may have to environmentally sensitive areas, as well as the level of environmental review required, and the level of permit requirements and other resource studies required. The Consultant will update and/or collect preliminary data,identify key issues and conduct analysis in accordance with MnDOT and FHWA procedures for all social, economic and environmental(SEE)concerns. In consultation with County and MnDOT staff,the Consultant will also prepare the necessary conclusion documents;Findings of Fact and Conclusions,draft Negative Declaration and/or draft Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI). The environmental findings will be included in the Design Memorandum,if required. 2.4.2. PARKLAND EVALUATION The Consultant shall identify public recreation facilities within or near the project and document potential impacts/mitigation and document accordingly. Coordination with the affected jurisdiction should be part of the scope,as needed. 2.4.3. CULTURAL RESOURCES The Consultant shall identify any known cultural resources within or near the project via literature search or Phase 1 assessment, as appropriate, and document potential impacts/mitigation accordingly. Coordination with the MHS, SHPO, or MnDOT CRU should be part of the scope,as needed. 2.4.4. WETLAND DELINEATION The Consultant shall delineate wetlands within the project area, prepare a wetland delineation report, and complete acquisition of required mitigation credits. Washington County will provide any required payment for mitigation credits as needed. 2.5.PRELINIINARY DESIGN 2.5.1. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE GEOMETRIC LAYOUT Upon selection of a preferred alternate, the Consultant will develop a municipally- approved preliminary geometric layout in accordance with the appropriate design standards,guidelines and policies.The layout will include horizontal alignments,profiles, roadway geometry, typical sections, preliminary construction limits, utility impacts, and right-of-way impacts for the entire corridor. A project cost estimate(including soft costs, public utility costs, and landscaping costs) split by agency cost participation, will be produced for the preferred geometric layout. 2.5.2. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULICS EVALUATION As conceptual geometric alternatives are developed, the Consultant will perform a preliminary hydraulic analysis for each alternative to the extent necessary to determine major drainage issues or obstacles that may impact the roadway design. The findings of this analysis will then be summarized into a preliminary roadway design drainage report, Page 9 of 17 11 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 to aid in future storm water management techniques and identify potential land acquisition/right-of-way needs for ponds and storm sewer systems. 2.5.3. GEOTECHNICAL EvALuATION The Consultant will hire a qualified firm to conduct a Geotechnical Evaluation and Report. The Consultant shall submit their geotechnical proposal including boring locations to the County for approval. The Consultant will incorporate recommendations, complete pavement design and determine the appropriate pavement reconstruction and/or pavement preservation options. Potential wet pond/basin locations shall also be investigated. 2.5.4. COST ESTIMATES Throughout the development of the geometric layout, the Consultant shall prepare cost estimates to allow the Counties and Cities to allocate resources. Cost estimates shall include total project costs and be split by agency according to the Washington County Cost Participation Policy. 2.5.5. RIGHT-OF-WAY The Consultant will determine construction limits and verify the County's permanent right- of-way,permanent easement, and temporary easement needs for the preferred alternative selected. Washington County will prepare plats and acquire right-of-way. 2.5.6. ADDITIONAL TASKS The Consultant is encouraged to include and describe additional tasks not mentioned within the RFP that will enhance the project. 3. PROPOSAL CONTENT Proposals will be limited to no more than twenty(20)pages in length,excluding a cover sheet,a cover letter, and appendices. The font shall be no smaller than 11 point, 11x17 pages can be used for maps, exhibits, and/or schedule and will count as a single page. Appendices are anticipated to contain pre- prepared marketing materials and/or full resumes or other supporting documents. Reviewers may or may not review material contained in appendices.The following will be considered minimum contents of the proposal and must be submitted in the order listed: 3.1. Title Page/Cover Letter to introduce the Consultant submitting the proposal,including the name, address,telephone number,email address of the contact person(s)representing the team and also the names of other firms or individuals participating in the proposal. 3.2. Table of contents to identify the proposal material by section and page number. Tabs are recommended for differentiating sections of the proposal. 3.3. A statement of the objectives, goals and tasks to show or demonstrate the responder's understanding of the nature of the project and the work required. 3.4. A description of the proposed project approach and methodology to be utilized; including a description of the proposed project management techniques, public involvement approach, and agency approval plan. A work plan and/or schedule identifying the major tasks to be accomplished. The work plan must present the responder's approach,task breakdown of the major project requirements, approach to quality control, a critical path timeline, deliverable due dates, and project completion date. The work plan will form the basis for cost negotiations after responder selection. Firms are encouraged to propose additional tasks or activities if they believe such tasks or activities will substantially improve the results of the project. Page 10 of 17 12 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project September 2016 3.5. A project manager from the firm must be identified with detailed educational experience and any other additional information to demonstrate competence and ability to fulfill the obligations of the Contract. The pro'ect mana er must have been a ro'ect mana er on a similar ro'ect nrinr to working on this nroiect The Consultant project manager must be available in a local office (Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area) during the entire project period. Include examples of similar work indicating the responder's level of involvement in the project,as well as,information on the client contact person, address, email address,phone number original budget, final budget, original completion date, and final completion date. Emphasis should be placed on ability and history to successfully deliver projects similar to the county's proposed project. 3.6. A list of key personnel who will be assigned to the project; their area of responsibility, work experience, qualifications and availability to perform the proposed work. Include a detailed description of the team's background and experience with work similar to this project. This should include examples of similar work indicating the responder's level of involvement in the project. 3.7. The Proposer shall summarize the key elements of the proposal and provide a discussion as to why the firm should be selected for this project. 3.8. A"Qualification Based Selection"method will be used to review proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The responder must not include either price information or hour summaries in the body of the proposal. 4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION Representatives of Washington County and the City of Stillwater will evaluate all responses received by the deadline. All responses will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications so the team(s)should be fully aware that their experience in providing similar services or projects within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area will strongly influence their scores. A 100 percent scale will be used to create the final evaluation recommendation. The factors and weighting on which proposals will be judged are: E essed understandin of the ro'ect objectives 4201% ect Approach and Methodology including completeness,quality,and overall nical com etence of the osal,a oach,work lan,and schedule ct Manager qualifications including,experience,availability,and work on ar ro'ects Qualifications including,experience,availability,and work on similar cts Proposals will be evaluated and a successful responder will be chosen on the basis of qualifications only. The successful responder will be required to submit a detailed scope of services and budget promptly after selection. Washington County and the successful responder will then meet to negotiate the final scope of services and compensation. If Washington County and the successful responder are unable to agree upon a scope of services and compensation within a reasonable time,as determined by Washington County,then negotiations may commence with the next highest-ranked responder. The County reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities in the proposal request process. The County reserves the right to interview any,all,or none of the respondents at its discretion.The County shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by the Consultant including but not limited to expenses associated with the preparation of the proposal. Page 11 of 17 13 of 39 City Council worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 Prospective Consultants should thoroughly read the CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS attached hereto (Appendix A) as the Consultant to whom the contract is awarded shall be required to comply with the terms and conditions contained therein. 5. PROPOSAL SUBm TTAL All proposals must be sent to: Allan Brandt,Project Manager allan.brandt(d)co.washinaton.mn.us Washington County Public Works 11660 Myeron Road North Stillwater,MN 55082 Interested firms must both submit to the e-mail address above and deliver five(5) copies in a sealed package clearly marked as follows: "Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24)Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project Proposal". Each copy of the proposal must be signed by an authorized representative of the firm. Submit all copies to the address indicated above,no later than 3:00 pm on September 28,2016. Late submittals will not be considered and will be returned. 6. PROPOSAL QUESTIONS If you are interested in submitting a proposal for this service you must email Allan Brandt, Project Manager, indicating your interest and your contact person by September 14, 2016. All questions regarding this RFP must be sent via electronic mail to the following contact: Allan Brandt,Project Manager allanbrandt(a.co.washinaton.mn.us Only written questions will receive responses. Washington County reserves the right to disregard questions received after 3:00 PM on September 16,2016. If a question pertains to a clarification of this RFP,the question and answer will be forwarded to all Consultants who expressed interest in submitting a proposal. A copy of all written questions submitted,with responses,will be distributed to interested Consultants no later than 3:00 PM on September 21,2016. Please note that no other Washington County personnel are allowed to discuss this RFP with anyone, including Respondents, before the proposal submission deadline. This RFP does not obligate the County to award a Contract or complete the project. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Page 12 of 17 14 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 APPENDIX A REQUIRED CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS A contract will be prepared by Washington County upon selection of a firm. Appropriate language will be added to document the specific nature and scope of services, costs, responsibilities, and liabilities of each party. Additional areas of concern may be incorporated, subject to mutual agreement between parties. General conditions set forth in this section will be incorporated into the professional services agreement. The following provisions I through XVII must be included in any contract and are non-negotiable. I. DOCUMENT FORMAT All word processing documents shall be done and provided to the County in Microsoft Word format, and not converted from other formats. Data files shall be provided in Microsoft Excel format. CAD files shall be provided in AutoCAD or MicroStation format. II. NONDISCRIMINATION The Consultant agrees to comply with the nondiscrimination provision set forth in Minnesota Statute 181.59. The Consultant's failure to comply with section 181.59 may result in cancellation or termination of the agreement, and all money due or to become due under the contract may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation of the terms or conditions of this contract. III. STANDARDS The Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal law, State statutes, Federal and State regulations, and local ordinances now in effect or hereafter adopted. Failure to meet the requirements of the above shall be a substantial breach of the agreement and will be cause for cancellation of this contract. IV. POSSESSION OF FIREARMS ON COUNTY PREMISES Unless specifically required by the terms of this contract, no provider of services pursuant to this contract, including but not limited to employees, agents or subcontractors of the(Vendor or Consultant, depending upon which term is used) shall carry or possess a firearm on County premises or while acting on behalf of Washington County pursuant to the terms of this agreement. Violation of this provision shall be considered a substantial breach of the Agreement; and, in addition to any other remedy available to the County under law or equity. Violation of this provision is grounds for immediate suspension or termination of this contract. V. SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT The Consultant shall not enter into any subcontract for performance of any services contemplated under this agreement; nor novate or assign any interest in the agreement, without the prior written approval of the County. Any assignment or novation may be made subject to such conditions and provisions as the County may impose. If the Consultant subcontracts the obligations under this agreement, the Consultant shall be responsible for the performance of all obligations by the subcontractors. Page 13 of 17 15 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project September 2016 VI. SUBCONTRACTOR PROMPT PAYMENT Pursuant to Minnesota Statute §471.425 subd. 4a., Consultant shall pay any subcontractors within 10 days of the Consultant's receipt of payment from the County for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. The Consultant shall pay interest of 1Y2 percent per month, or any part of a month, to the subcontractor on any disputed amount not paid on time to the subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of$100 or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than $100, the prime Consultant shall pay the actual penalty due to th2 subcontractor. The subcontractor shall have third party rights under this agreement to enforce this provision. VII. DATA PRACTICES All data collected, created, maintained or disseminated for any purposes by the activities of the Consultant because of this agreement is governed by the Minnesota government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Act)as amended, and the Consultant shall comply with the requirements of the Act as if it were a government entity. The remedies in section 13.08 of the Act shall apply to the Consultant. VIII. AUDITS, REPORTS, RECORDS AND MONITORING PROCEDURES/RECORDS AVAILABILITY& RETENTION Pursuant to Minn. Stat. section 16C.05 subd. 5, the Consultant will: Maintain records which reflect all revenues, costs incurred and services provided in the performance of this Agreement. Agree that the County, the State Auditor, or legislative authority, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time during normal business hours, and as often as they may deem reasonably necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., and accounting procedures and practices and involve transactions relating to this agreement. The Consultant agrees to maintain these records for a period of six(6)years from the date of the termination of this agreement. IX. JURISDICTION &VENUE This contract, amendments and supplements thereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.All actions brought under this agreement shall be brought exclusively in Minnesota State Courts of competent jurisdiction with venue in Washington County. X. CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION Federal Regulation 45 CFR 92.35 prohibits the County from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the federal government. Similarly, Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.03, subdivision 2, provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with the County. Consultants may be suspended or debarred when it is determined through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. Page 14 of 17 16 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAR 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management& Safety Improvement Project September 2016 By signing this agreement, the Consultant certifies that it and its principals"and employees: A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state, or local governmental department or agency; and B. Have not within a three year-period preceding this agreement: 1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state, or local government)transaction or contract, 2)violated any federal or state antitrust statutes, or 3)committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; and C. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: 1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public(federal, state, or local government) transaction, 2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes, or 3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; and D.Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s), that will perform work pursuant to this agreement, are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and E. Shall immediately give written notice to the contract manager should the Consultant come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining or performing a public(federal, state, or local government)transaction, violating any federal or state antitrust statute, or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. "Principals, for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners, and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity(e.g., general manager, plant manager, head of subsidiary division or business segment, and similar positions). XI. INDEMNIFICATION The Consultant agrees it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, and expenses which the County, its officers, or employees may hereafter sustain, incur, or be required to pay arising out of the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Consultant in the performance of this agreement. Page 15 of 17 17 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAR 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 XII. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Consultant agrees that in order to protect itself, as well as the County, under the indemnity provisions set forth above, it will at all times during the term of this Agreement, keep in force the following insurance protection in the limits specified: A. Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability with contractual liability coverage in the amount of the County's tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.04 and as amended from time to time. B. Automobile coverage in the amount of the County's tort liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statute 466.04 and as amended from time to time. C. Worker's Compensation in statutory amount. (if applicable) Prior to the effective date of this Agreement,the Consultant will furnish the County with a current and valid proof of insurance certificate indicating insurance coverage in the amounts required by this agreement. This certificate of insurance shall be on file with the County throughout the term of the agreement.As a condition subsequent to this agreement, Consultant shall insure that the certificate of insurance provided to the County will at all times be current. The parties agree that failure by the Consultant to maintain a current certificate of insurance with the County shall be a substantial breach of the contract and payments on the contract shall be withheld by the County until a certificate of insurance showing current insurance coverage in amounts required by the contract is provided to the County. Any policy obtained and maintained under this clause shall provide that it shall not be cancelled, materially changed, or not renewed without thirty days notice thereof to the County. XIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It will be agreed that nothing within the contract is intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of co-partners between the parties or as constituting the Consultant as the agent, representative, or employee of the County or the Public Works Department for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. The Consultant is to be and shall remain an independent Consultant with respect to all services performed under this agreement. The Consultant will secure, at its own expense, all personnel required in performing services under the agreement. Any and all personnel of the Consultant or other persons, while engaged in the performance of any work or services required by the Consultant under this agreement shall have no contractual relationship with the County or the Public Works Department and shall not be considered employees of the County or Public Works Department. XIV. MODIFICATIONS Any material alteration, modification, or variation shall be reduced to writing as an amendment and signed by the parties. Any alterations, modifications, or variations Page 16 of 17 18 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Osgood Avenue North(CSAH 24) Washington County Public Works Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project September 2016 deemed not to be material by agreement of the County and the Consultant shall not require written approval. XV. MERGER It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained here and that this contract supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to this subject matter. All items referred to in this contract are incorporated or attached and deemed to be part of the contract. XVI. CANCELLATION The County may cancel this Agreement at any time upon giving fifteen (15)days written notice sent to the Consultant at the address above. XVII. SERVICES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS CONTRACT Any additional tasks added to this project must be by written amendment to this Contract signed by both parties. 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Z�t a • t Me Cfosure' w h'e�1 MA Mew South Frontage Road Alignment To So Completed In I41 6 L Evaluate pedestrian safely y bmprovements including lµp removal ofcrosswalk inarkirigs III" or access modification v� .a kl _ r r c z u r Legend kJ New CSAH 26 Alignment ,MV T.0 �C��ta�t Existing Crosswalk . ,. �. Existing Sidewalk Existing Trail 2i335Aefafa$ ■ ■ PmposedTrallRealignment i��w .n.....e.»...a..«n+�... �.� as in Proposed Trail l�PP9'�R3 7 � MIN es Is:�Oib NotlivalHrbla 601 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY,INCLUDING THE KEEPING THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR LICENSING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA,DOES ORDAIN: Sec. 601.01 Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. A. "Abandoned" means to leave a dog or cat at large within the City without intending to return to or recover it. It shall also mean to purposefully leave a dog or eat in the possession of the Animal Warden to avoid paying impoundment and/or boarding costs. B. "Altered" means any female dog or cat that has been spayed or any male dog or cat that has been castrated. C. "Animal Control Officer" means the City Council and/or any persons or agencies designated by the City Council. D. "Animal Warden" means any person or agency designated by the City Council to house, hold, confine, or board dogs or cats seized and/or impounded herein. The Animal Warden shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Animal Warden shall also be construed to include the City Police Department and any other law enforcement agency routinely engaged in law enforcement within the City. E. "At Large" means off the premises of the owner and not under control by leash affixed to the dog's collar, designef or that type of animal, and held by the owner or other person entrusted tohave custody of the animal off the owner's premises. F. "Bona Fide Livestock" operation means a farm (of forty (40) acres or more in size) on which horses, cows, swine,poultry, sheep, goats, or other common farm animals are kept,raised bred, or sold as a part of a business enterprise. G. "Cat"means any animal wholly or in part of the species Felis Domesticus. H. "Dog"means any animal wholly or in part of the species Canis Familiaris. 23 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 I. "Commercial Kennel"means a kennel where dogs are bred and/or sold for re-sale, individually or in litter lots, whether or not any of these animals are also kept for personal use and where the business may be a primary source of income. Commercial kennels are also places where dogs are boarded, groomed,or trained for a fee. J. "Dangerous Dog" and "Potentially Dangerous Dog" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by M. S. §347.50,and specifically as follows: 1. "Dangerous Dog"means any dog that has: a, Without provocation, inflimd substantial bodily hannn on a human being on public or private property; b. Killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or, C. Been found to be potentially dangerous,and after the owner has noticed that the dog is potentially dangerous, the dog aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. 2. "Potentially Dangerous Dog"means any dog that: a. When unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or private property in an apparent attitude of attack; b. When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or, C. Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack, unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. 3. The terms "Dangerous Dog" and "Potentially Dangerous Dog" shall also be construed to include similar classifications from other statutes or ordinances which are substantially in conformity with Minnesota Statutes §347.50, whether or not the same words are used. K. "Hobby Kennel" means a kennel where dogs are kept primarily for personal companionship, for recreational use, or for performance events in 24 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 addition to the purpose of improving the physical soundness and temperament of such dogs, and where the breeding and selling of animals is incidental to occupancy of the premises for residential purposes, and is not a primary source of income. L. "Kennel" means any place where three (3) dogs or more (or up to the number of dogs permitted as an accessory use within the City's Zoning Codes and within the limitations therein provided) over four(4) months of age are kept,raised, sold,boarded,bred, shown,treated, or groomed. M. "Owner" means any person or the parents or guardians of a person under eighteen (18) years of age who owns, harbors, keeps, or has custody of a dog or cat. N. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, firm, or group, however organized. 601.02 Exemptions. Except where duties are expressly stated, this article does not apply to hospitals, clinics, and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians exclusively for the care and treatment of dogs or cats. 601.03 Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer shall have police powers necessary for enforcement of this Chapter, including authority to issue complaints for violations. 601.04 Animal Warden. The City Council may appoint an Animal Warden and establish compensation for said position. Such person or agency shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Council shall annually review the work and compensation of the Animal Warden. No person or agency shall be appointed Animal Warden unless that person or agency has a microchip scanner for use in the identification of animals using such means of identification. 601.05 Interference with Enforcement. No unauthorized person shall break open the Animal Warden's pound or attempt to do so, or to take or let out any animals therefrom, or to take or attempt to take from any Animal Control Officer or Animal Warden any dog or cat taken up by him in compliance with the City ordinance or statute, or in any manner to interfere with or hinder such officer or warden in the discharge of their duties. 601.06 Dog or Cat License. A. No person shall own, keep, or harbor any dog or cat of more than six (6) months of age without first securing a license from the City Clerk, who shall keep a record of all licenses issued and shall issue a durable identification tag for such licenses. Upon receipt of an application reciting 25 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 the name and address of the owner, the address where the dog or cat will be kept, and the sex, breed, age, color, and markings of the dog or cat for which a license is sought, and upon payment of the license fee established by resolution, the City Clerk shall issue a license in the form of a metal identification tag for each animal. B. The terms of a license shall run concurrently with a dog's or cat's rabies vaccination schedule. Specifically, a dog or cat license expires (and must be renewed) when a new rabies vaccination is needed. Failure to renew the license within thirty(30)days of a new rabies vaccination will result in a late license penalty fee being owed to the City in the amount established by resolution. C. Failure to purchase a license within sixty (60) days of establishing residence in the City, within sixty (60) days of acquiring a dog or cat, or within sixty (60) days of a dog or cat reaching the age of six (6) months during any calendar year will result in the late license penalty fee being owed to the City. D. Dog or cat lieenses are not required for dogs or cats that are kept in the City for thirty (30) days or fewer. Such dogs or cats shall be known as "visiting dogs" or"visiting cats". Visiting dogs or cats must be kept in an enclosure or on a leash at all times. 601.07 Reserved For Future Use. 601.08 Kennels. It shall be unlawful to operate any kennel unless a permit to operate the same has been secured from the City Council in advance. 601.09 Rabies Inoculation of Dogs and Cats. A. All dogs and cats in the City over the age of six (6) months shall be inoculated for rabies and shall be re-inoculated according to standard veterinary practices thereafter. Such vaccination must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian duly licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state in which the vaccine is administered. A certificate from the veterinarian inoculating_ said dogs or cats shall be exhibited to the Animal Control Officer upon demand, and will be required as written proof of such vaccination at the time a dog or cat license is obtained from the City. B. Each dog or cat shall wear a sturdy collar for aid in identification with the veterinarian's metal tag showing proof of said current rabies vaccination. At the owner's discretion, a tattoo or implanted microchip may be used in lieu of the collar and tag if the tattoo and chip identification numbers are placed on file at the City at the time of license application. 26 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 601.10 Animal Bites and Animals Exposed to Rabies. A. Any law enforcement officer or the Animal Control Officer may enter upon the private property of any person while in pursuit of any dog or cat under probable cause to believe that such dog or cat has bitten a person or animal,or that such dog or cat is rabid. B. Subsection (A) notwithstanding, whenever any person who owns, possesses, or harbors any dog or cat within the City learns that the dog or cat has bitten any human being, such person shall immediately quarantine such dog or cat for a period of at least ten(10) days, keeping it apart from other animals until it is determined whether the dog or cat has rabies. The quarantine may be by the person owning the dog or cat if such dog or cat has a current license and rabies vaccination at the time the bite occurred. If the dog or cat does not have a current license and rabies vaccination at the time the bite occurred, the dog or cat must be impounded at a licensed pound or with a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense. After the required ten (10) day quarantine, the dog or cat shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian to insure that there are no clinical signs of rabies. If the dog or cat is found to be rabid, it shall be humanely euthanized. C. If the dog or cat owner cannot be located or advised of the dog or cat bite within two (2) hours of the occurrence, or if the owner fails to quarantine the dog or cat as required by this Ordinance,the Animal Control Of 1ccr or Animal Warden shall cause the dog or cat to be impounded and so quarantined. After the required ten(10)day quarantine,if the dog or cat is still unclaimed, the dog or cat shall be humanely euthanized and tested for rabies; if claimed, the dog or cat shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian to insure there are no clinical signs of rabies. If no signs of rabies are observed, the dog or cat can be released to the owner as specified in Section 601.18 of this Ordinance. If the dog_ or cat is found to be rabid, it shall be humanely euthanized. D. The Animal Warden, Animal Control Officer, or other designate of the City shall have the authority to verify if the dog or cat is properly quarantined. Any veterinarian quarantining an animal shall notify the Animal Warden before the release of such animal. E. Any dog or cat to have been bitten by a rabid dog or cat or to have been exposed to rabies shall be impounded. If, however, the dog or cat is at large and cannot be apprehended after reasonable effort, the dog or cat may be immediately destroyed. After impoundment, if proof of rabies immunization is furnished and booster injections are given by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner,the dog or cat may be released to the owner as specified in Section 601.18 of this Ordinance. If it cannot be proven that the animal has a current rabies immunization, the owner may, 27 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 at his discretion, make provision for a suitable quarantine for a period of not less than six(6)months. 601.11 Runningat t Large Prohibited. A. No person shall allow a dog or cat to run at large at any time. All dogs and cats off the premises of the owner must be under restraint by leash, designed for that type of animal, affixed to the animal's collar and held by the owner or other person entrusted to have custody of the animal off the owner's premises. Every owner or custodian of a dog or cat must exercise reasonable care and take all necessary steps and precautions to protect other people, property, and animals from injuries or damage which might results from the dog's behavior, regardless of whether such behavior is motivated by playfulness or ferocity. B. Subsection (A) notwithstanding, this provision shall not apply to dogs used as a necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. Dogs used in bona fide livestock operations shall be issued license tags of a different color than regular licensed dogs. Said tags shall be called "farm dog licenses"and shall be worn at all times. C. No Verson shall apply for a farm dog license unless their dog(s) is(are) a necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. 601.12 Abandonment Prohibited. No person shall abandon any dog or cat within the City. 601.13 Nuisances, A. The following are public nuisances and unlawful: 1. Any dog or cat that damages property (that is not the property of the owner), including plantings, lawns or structures, or that deposits fecal matter off of the owner's property that the owner fails to remove promptly. 2. Any dog or cat that, without provocation, chases, molests, or approaches pedestrians or bicyclists in a threatening manner upon the, suras, sidewalks, right-of-way, or any public prope,rty, or habitually chases automobiles on the public streets or highways. 3. Any dog or cat that is kept under unsanitary and/or inhumane conditions such that the maintenance or keeping of the animal creates odors to the annoyance of the public in the vicinity. 4. Any dog or cat that kills or attacks another domestic animal or livestock without provocation while off the owner's property. 28 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 5. The owning, keeping, or harboring of any dog or cat which shall, by any noise, unreasonably and/or excessively disturb the peace and quiet of any person in the vicinity. The Or= "unreasonably and/or excessively disturb the peace and quiet"shall include, but is not limited to, the creation of any noise by a dog or cat which can be heard by any person, including an Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer, from a location off the dog or cat owner's property where the dog or cat is being kept, and which noise occurs repeatedly over at least a five(5)minute period of time with one (1) minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise during the five (5)minute period. This provision shall not apply to dogs or cats that are responding to trespassers or to dogs or cats that are teased or similarly provoked to bark or meow. B. Any person seeking immediate relief may, by telephone, notify the City Clerk, Animal Control Officer, or law enforcement officer of an alleged violation of this Ordinance. A telephone call does not,however, constitute a formal complaint to initiate the citation process. All formal complaints shall be submitted in writing to the attention of the City Clerk and shall describe the dog or cat, state the acts committed by the dog or cat, the name and address of the person owning or harboring the dog or cat, and the name and address of the person making the complaint. The City Clerk shall then promptly notify the person owning or harboring the dog or cat of the acts complained of, either by letter or door tag, and shall request that the nuisance be abated or eliminated within a specified time period. The City Clerk shall also cause the Animal Control Officer or law enforcement offer to investigate and file a report on the complaint. C. Upon receipt of a second complaint of a violation of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause the Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer to investigate and file a second report on the complaint. If the offense is corroborated by the investigation, the City Clerk shall, by certified letter, notify the person owning or harboring the dog or cat of the violations complained of, and require that the nuisance be abated or eliminated within twenty-four (24) hours or some other reasonable time specified in the letter. A copy of the letter shall be mailed to the Animal Control Officer and a copy shall be mailed to the person making the complaint. D. If the owner fails to take corrective action within twenty-four (24) hours (or within the time specified in the letter), the City Clerk shall contact the appropriate law enforcement agency and/or the City Attorney, inform them of the alleged violation,and request that the owner be cited. 601.14 Dangerous Dog Provision. 29 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 A. It shall be illegal for any person to own, keep, possess, or harbor any dog that has been declared a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog. This prohibition shall apply whether said declaration has occurred in the City or in some other jurisdiction. This prohibition shall also apply whether said declaration was made pursuant to M.S. §347.50 or pursuant to another statute or ordinance which is substantially similar to M.S. §347.50. 1. If a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog has bitten a person, then the dog shall first be quarantined according to the provisions of Section 601.18. Following said quarantine period, then the provisions of paragraphs(2)and(3)shall apply. 2. The Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer shall immediately seize and impound any dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog that is found within the City. The dog will be kept no fewer than ten (10) calendar days. The owner has until the end of this time period to provide written verification that the dog will be legally removed from the City, or that the dog will be euthanized. The owner must pay all associated impounding and boarding costs prior to the release of the dog. Upon its release,the dog shall be immediatelv transported to a location outside the City. 3. Any swh dog that is not prowdy ala d within tcn(10) calendar days shall be humanely euthanized. The owner of the dog that is euthanized shall be responsible to pay the impounding, boarding, and euthanization costs. 4. The owner of anv dos, declared a "potentially dangerous do" shall cause the removal of the dog from the City, as outlined in 601.14 A. After a minimum of ten days-following the removal-of-the-doh the owner may petition the City Council to again keep the dog ita the City. Such petition shall include the following: a. Provide in writing to the City Council outhiiiiigy the request to return the dog to the City. b. Provide veterinarian documentation on vaccinations beim complete and up to date for such dog_ c. Provide detailed third-party certification that the dog has passed a``Canine Good Citizen" obedience training test and program as approved by the American Kennel Club; which must be taken (or retaken) after the "potentially dangerous dog" finding has been made. 30 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 d. PTT kept in the City during this petition process, f. Provide a $200.00 fee avable W iif costs for,revierk. n _ The City Council may consider this submitted documentation and may schedule public hearing and/or seek additional documentation prior to making any final Findings. Unless the City Council deems otherwise the dog niay_not be returned w the City. Should the dog be the subject of subsequent finding, as a"potentially dangerous doh;", such dot? shall be removed from the City without further recourse to the C:'ity'eounci-L Notwithstanding the provisions found in this Section, in all circumstances the dog, owner and property must be compliant with all other rules and ordinances of the City including but not limited to licensing. B. This Section shall not apply to police dogs under the control of a licensed law enforcement officer during the performance of official police activities. 601.15 Females in Heat. Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a building or other secure enclosure in such manner that such femme cannot come in contact with-_ another dog or cat, respectively, except for the express purpose of planned breeding, and shall be controlled on a leash while being exercised. 601.16 Sanitation. Any person who owns, keeps, or harbors any dog or cat is responsible to keep his property clean of all fecal matter from the dog or cat. All dog or cat waste shall be removed daily so as to keep the surrounding area free from obnoxious odors. 601.17 Appointing of an Animal Warden. The City Council may appoint an Animal Warden and establish compensation for said position. Such person shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Council shall annually review the work and compensation of the Animal Warden. 601.18 Seizure of Dogs and Cats—Impounding. 31 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 The Animal Warden, any law enforcement officer,the Animal Control Officer, or any other person may seize, impound, or restrain any dog or cat found running at large, any dog or cat without a veterinarian's metal tag attesting to its rabies vaccination and/or any dog or cat without its City license tag. Any person or officer(other than the Animal Warden) impounding or restraining such dog or cat shall immediately deliver the same to the Animal Warden. If the animal is collarless, the Animal Warden shall immediately ascertain whether the dog or cat has a tattoo or embedded microchip as a means of identification. The Animal Warden shall thereupon give notice of the impoundment to the owner or, if the owner is unknown, shall post notice of the impoundment at the City Hall (and at such other places as may be designated by the City Council). If such dog or cat is not claimed within ten (10) calendar days of such posted notice and all fees and charges paid, the Animal Warden shall place the dog or cat in the custody of a suitable person or shall humanely euthanize the animal. Any dog or cat restrained or impounded shall receive humane treatment and sufficient food, water, and shelter. 601.19 Impounding and Boarding Fees. A. The Animal Warden may charge such reasonable impounding fees for the care and board of any dog or cat restrained or impounded and any and all such fees imposed shall be paid to the Animal Warden at the time of reclamation of the dog or cat. The City Council shall annually review all fees so imposed by the Animal Warden to determine their reasonableness and may, by resolution, impose such additional fees reasonably related to the necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by the City for the capture, transportation, and/or care of impounded dogs or cats. All such fees must be paid to the Animal Warden prior to the release of the animal. The Animal Warden shall issue a receipt to the owner evidencing such payment. Additionally, the Animal Warden may not release any dog or cat until the owner provides written proof that the dog or cat is currently vaccinated against rabies and that the dog or cat has received a current license from the City. B. In the case where any dog or cat has been impounded whose rabies vaccination and dog or cat license are not current, said dog or cat shall not be released unless the owner first obtains a City dog or cat license and provides written evidence, from a licensed veterinarian, that arrangements have been made to have the dog or cat vaccinated upon its release. Any written evidence submitted pursuant to this provision shall be deemed inadmissible in any criminal court action against the owner of the dog or cat. 601.20 Coordination with Veterinarians. The City may enter into Agreements with veterinarians to assist in the administration of the provisions of this Ordinance. Said agreements shall insure that an orderly system is set up to coordinate the licensing, vaccination, 32 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 impoundment, quarantine, and/or euthanization, as needed, of dogs or cats within the City. Said agreement shall also provide for a reasonable method of compensating veterinarians for the service that they provide to the City. 601.21 Constitutionality. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 601.22 Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 601.23 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication, according to law, and licenses required herein must be secured within thirty (30) days thereafter by persons owning, harboring, or keeping dogs or cats at the time of such passage and publication. 601.24 Repeal. The former Chapter 601, dated October 28, 1997 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance. Amended 11/11/2014 by the City Council as to Section E of 601.01 and Section A of 601.11 33 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS DRONE USE POLICY IN CITY P Operation of recreational drones and/or other remote-controll lotless airgadit be another positive use of City park spaces. When operating in ks, park sitors must abide by City Parks Ordinance No. 802, including Park Hours. H wev ose who wish to utilize these within Oak Park Heights Park Property for ch purposes must additionally follow the terms of this policy and are as follows: • Follow Federal Aviation Administration (FAA7psof including all applicable registration requirements; • Do not fly the device over private property or grounsuspecting people; • Do not interfere with other park users and/or other park activities or events; • The City requests that you do not conduct surveillance or photograph people in areas where there is an expectation of privacy without the individual's permission; • Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible; • Keep the device within sight at all times; • Remain clear of other drones or devices; do not intentionally fly over moving vehicles; • Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as high winds; • Do not fly near or over power stations or towers, the State correctional facility, heavily travelled roads, and other government facilities; • Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires, and do not operate under the influence. 34 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 P, FAA News "'% Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC 20591 June 21, 2016 SUMMARY OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT RULE(PART 107) Operational Limitations . Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg). • Visual line-of-sight(VLOS)only;the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS. Alternatively,the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the visual observer. • At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough to the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS for those people to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. • Small unmanned aircraft may not operate over any persons not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure, and not inside a covered stationary vehicle. • Daylight-only operations, or civil twilight(30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting. • Must yield right of way to other aircraft. • May use visual observer(VQ)but not required: • First-person view camera cannot satisfy"see-and-avoid" requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in other ways. • Maximum groundspeed of 100 mph (87 knots). • Maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level(AGL)or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure. • Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station. • Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required ATC permission. : Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission. • No person may act as a remote pilot in command or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time. • No operations from a moving aircraft. • No operations from a moving vehicle unless the operation is over a sparsely populated area. • No careless or reckless operations. • No carriage of hazardous materials. 35 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 • Requires preflight inspection by the remote pilot in command. • A person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS. • Foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft are allowed to operate under part 107 if they satisfy the requirements of part 375. External load operations are allowed if the object being carried by the unmanned aircraft is securely attached and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. • Transportation of property for compensation or hire allowed provided that- • The aircraft, including its attached systems, payload and cargo weigh less than 55 pounds total; o The flight is conducted within visual line of sight and not from a moving vehicle or aircraft;and a The flight occurs wholly within the bounds of a State and does not involve transport between(1) Hawaii and another place in Hawaii through airspace outside Hawaii; (2)the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia; or(3)a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession. Most of the restrictions discussed above are waivable if the applicant demonstrates that his or her operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver. Remote Pilot in Command . Establishes a remote pilot in command position. Certification and . A person operating a small UAS must either hold a remote Responsibilities pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of a person who does hold a remote pilot certificate(remote pilot in command). • To qualify for a remote pilot certificate, a person must: o Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by either: ■ Passing an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center; or ■ Hold a part 61 pilot certificate other than student pilot, complete a flight review within the previous 24 months,and complete a small UAS online training course provided by the FAA. o Be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration. o Be at least 16 years old. Part 61 pilot certificate holders may obtain a temporary remote pilot certificate immediately upon submission of their application for a permanent certificate. Other applicants will obtain a temporary remote pilot certificate upon successful completion of TSA security vetting. The FAA anticipates that it will be able to issue a temporary remote pilot certificate within 10 business days after receiving a completed remote pilot certificate application. • Until international standards are developed,foreign- 36 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 certificated UAS pilots will be required to obtain an FAA- issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. A remote pilot in command must: • Make available to the FAA, upon request,the small UAS for inspection or testing, and any associated documents/records required to be kept under the rule. • Report to the FAA within 10 days of any operation that results in at least serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage of at least$500. • Conduct a preflight inspection,to include specific aircraft and control station systems checks, to ensure the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation. • Ensure that the small unmanned aircraft complies with the existing registration requirements specified in §91.203(a)(2). A remote pilot in command may deviate from the requirements of this rule in response to an in-flight emergency. Aircraft RequiremQnts • FAA airworthiness certification is not required. However, the remote pilot in command must conduct a preflight check of the small UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. Model Aircraft • Part 107 does not apply to model aircraft that satisfy all of the criteria specified in section 336 of Public Law 112-95. • The rule codifies the FAA's enforcement authority in part 101 by prohibiting model aircraft operators from endangering the safety of the NAS. 37 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 Page 1 of 1 FL 6114 Intl 1 � Class B IF ii �f I Class C .i 9 - Class G .. rr /1 ii a Class D Cass G ss G �tw „tYE Class B Mass C Masa D Class G rvtry,Ftsq ire tts ATC clearance ATC clearance Prior two-way Prior two-way Prior two-way None commun catms aomnxmicahons communications" MW.;n Pilot Instrument Private ar Student Student Student Student Student Cttierftatlons Raring esttifieatren— eeitheate eertitieste eerl,fieats eertifieate local restrictions SPA, T ,-%Iay Raft Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes,under IFR None E + rrir•a�n,lct,rluns flight clan' 'Vo Yes Yes Yes Yes N+'A r I f.i, 0• WA 3 statute miles 3 statute rrtulm 3 statute miles 3 statute miles'+ 1 statute milet v-F 1''', 500 below, SCO'belaw 500'baiaw,'• NIA Clear of clouds 1,000 above, 1,000'above; 1,OD0'above, Clear of cloudst 2,000'horizontal 2,000'honzontal 2.00.0'horizontal 'tri..„_i:. .i, at i tW'A All IFR aircraft Runway� � None (Lone Workoad Worklold Workload C :1-Advisories Yes Yes Yes permitting pe-fig permittctg •Farrar •Radar •Instalment •instrument •Control tower Airpr,rtAppllGak" NIA •Instrument +insimment approaches app-oaches approaches approaches •Weather •U6aaffier +Weather •Weather •Contra tower +Control lower +Control rower •High density •Exception:temporary tower or control tower presart'i L••-- AOamore ground level •"True only below 10.000 feet FL-FCticjht level t True onty during dap al or below 1 200 feet AGL(see 14 CFR part 911 4ASL—mean sea level 38 of 39 City Council Worksession 9-13-16 http://www.cfinotebook.net/graphics/national-airspace-system/general-airspace/airspace-su... 9/6/2016 6/29/2016 Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)Recognizes Local Authority in New Drone Regulations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Recognizes Local Authority in New Drone Regulations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2016 WASHINGTON— In a win for local governments and local decision-making authority, new rules issued this week by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on unmanned aviation systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, recognize that city leaders should play a role in regulating how, when and where drones operate in their communities. The new rules put in place a number of new regulations, including hours of operation, height and line of sight requirements. "Cities commend the FAA for taking this important step in acknowledging that broad federal preemption would represent an overreach into regulations that have always been left to city officials, because these decisions are best handled at the local level," said Clarence E.Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities (NLC). "We hope that this can be an opportunity for the drone industry to work with city leaders, rather than trying to sidestep them at the state and federal level. We look forward to working in partnership with those who seek to promote innovation and new job opportunities within our nation's cities." The rules come at a time when local governments have been under attack by broad federal and state-level efforts to preempt local authority. In the final rule, the FAA stated that the agency was "not persuaded that including a preemption provision in the final rule is warranted at this time," concluding that"certain legal aspects concerning small UAS use may be best addressed at the state or local level." In April, the U.S. Senate produced a bipartisan amendment that stripped federal preemption language from their long-term FAA reauthorization bill. The amendment, sponsored by Senators Feinstein (D-CA), Tillis (R- NC), Blumenthal (D-CT), Purdue (R-GA), Lee (R-UT) and Markey (D-MA), was adopted by Senate Commerce Committee leadership in a package of bipartisan amendments to the underlying bill, but did not receive a vote due to procedural reasons. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed their version of the reauthorization bill without preemption language earlier this year, but the bill has not yet been brought to the floor for a vote. The`National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 99,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. www.n1c.ora #fit# 39 f 39 Citi Council Worksession 9-13-16 W,//www.r9c.ordmtia-center/news-search!Federal-aviation-admirostration-(faa)-recognizes-local-authority-in-new-drone-regulations 1/1