Council present: Mark Eiden, Bruce Gorecki, Darren Jakel, and Shannon Klick. Council excused: Rick Ihli.

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1 Page 1 of 5 1. Call to Order. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rogers was called to order by Acting Mayor Eiden on Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Community Center, Memorial Drive, Rogers, MN, Council present: Mark Eiden, Bruce Gorecki, Darren Jakel, and Shannon Klick. Council excused: Rick Ihli. Staff present: Jeff Beahen, Police Chief; Jeff Carson, City Attorney; Brad Feist, Fire Chief; Lisa Herbert, Finance Director; Cody Holmes, Civil Project Engineer; Stacy Scharber, Assistant City Administrator; John Seifert, Public Works Director; Steve Stahmer, City Administrator; Bret Weiss, City Engineer, and Jason Ziemer, City Planner/Community Development Coordinator. 2. Open Forum 3. Presentations 4. Approve Agenda Jakel moved, Eiden seconded a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried Consent Agenda 5.1 Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2018 City Council Meeting and February 6, 2018 Special City Council Meeting 5.2 Approval of Bills and Claims 5.3 Approval of Minnesota Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit to Conduct a Raffle for the Full Choke, Ducks Unlimited on April 26, 2018 at The Wellstead (The Crown Room) located at S. Diamond Lake Rd. 5.4 Approval of Proclamation: "Not for Sale Day" to Raise Awareness of Sexual Exploitation 5.5 Approval of Resolution , A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement No. PW for Sidewalk Participation Program CSAH 150 Rogers Elementary Trail and Safe Crossing 5.6 Approval of the Rogers High School Ice Contract 5.7 Authorization to Purchase Meter Supplies for Approval of an On-Sale Liquor License for the Rogers Lions Club for a Fish Fry on Friday, March 2, 2018 and Friday, March 16, Authorization to Enter into Purchase and Sale of Telecom Easement and Assignment Agreement with Landmark Infrastructure Holding Company, LLC 5.10 Approval of Rogers Park Board Annual Appointments Jakel moved, Gorecki seconded a motion approving the consent agenda. Motion carried Public Hearings

2 Page 2 of 5 7. General Business 7.1 Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Park Planning Public Works Director provided the background on the scope of services being addressed with the professional services agreement as recommended by the Park Board to include planning proposals for Triangle Park formal gardens/park plan, Cowley Lake and South Community Parks. The plans for these three parks will be added to the final version of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Systems Plan. Eiden asked about the budget impact. Seifert stated the funding source will be park dedication funds. Gorecki moved, Klick seconded a motion to approve a professional service agreement with ISG to provide designs for South Community Park, Cowley Park and Triangle Park. Motion carried Consider the Signal Operations Report for CSAH 81/John Milless Drive and Options for Requesting Modifications Engineer Weiss provided a PowerPoint presentation on the U-turn situation at south-bound Highway 101 to east-bound I94 at John Milless Drive. Weiss provided the following: Project Location Flashing yellow arrow only to go east John Milless from south 101; now a dedicated left green arrow with 15 seconds of dedicated left turn time Intersection concerns Operational concerns Existing sight lines Crash Analysis; there was a discussion on the data available Improvement Options; 4 options provided o Request MnDOT to reduce the amount of green time for the southbound left and consider a more conservative use of flashing yellow arrow phasing. During peak times, the signal could operate as protected only phasing based on accident history. Drivers have shown a propensity toward accepting inadequate gaps when making the southbound left. Restricting this maneuver, particularly in the afternoon should provide a much safer intersection. o Send a letter from the City Council to MnDOT requesting a study of the I94/ TH 101 interchange operations to find a long-term solution. o Request Hennepin County to install a No U-turn sign for southbound Main Street. The restriction should be during the full morning peak (6-9 a.m.) to address the safety and operational concerns. Request MnDOT to reduce the green time during the restricted times. o Request Hennepin County to install a No U-turn sign for southbound Main Street (24/7 restriction). Request MnDOT to reduce the green time during the restricted times. 5th option discussed at Transportation Task Force; get a letter out to MnDOT. Identify long term issues and short term issues. Have MnDOT come back with both short and long term solutions. Eiden stated the solution starts with dialog with MnDOT.

3 Page 3 of 5 Weiss stated that as a City, we don t want to make a decision that would hinder us in the future for improvements. Gorecki agrees the letter is the next step; strongly worded with a timeline. Klick questioned the amount of green time, and if that can impact traffic patterns. Weiss stated we will put it all in MnDOT s hands. Council consensus was to prepare a letter to MnDOT as discussed. 7.3 Approval of the Rush Creek Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement Public Works Director Seifert stated this is the effort Three Rivers Park has with all their communities to develop their trail systems. The intent through Rogers is to connect Elm Creek Park Reserve to Crow Hassan Park Reserve. Staff at Three Rivers is attempting to have voluntary/willing property sellers. Seifert stated there is a section of trail that is part of the Laurel Creek development. Seifert explained the mechanics of the agreement in obtaining easement for future trail. Seifert stated the advantage for the City is a regional asset that is built and maintained by them. Seifert stated the Park Board is recommending approval of the agreement. Klick moved, Eiden seconded the motion to approve the Rush Creek Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement. Motion carried Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Crow River Heights Street Improvements Project Engineer Weiss provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the following: Project location, part of the City s Pavement Management Program (PMP) Project description; full depth reclamation Funding breakdown; all through franchise fee program Project Schedule; award both this and Mallard on April 10th Jakel moved, Gorecki seconded a motion approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Crow River Heights Street Improvements Project. Motion carried Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications and Approve a Proposal for Engineering Services for the Future County Road 117 Extension Project to Serve the Laurel Creek Development Engineer Weiss provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the following: Background on the Laurel Creek phasing plan o Development paying for eastern segment to connect to Brockton Lane o Not a County Road at this time; being built to County standards Aerial photo detailing possible future alignments to the west Proposed improvements Cost Estimate/Funding Project Schedule

4 Page 4 of 5 Jakel asked staff to send a letter to Wright County communities and neighboring communities to assist in the future funding of the project as it connects to the Brockton Interchange in the future. Gorecki moved, Eiden seconded a motion authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications and accept the proposal for the preparation of plans and specifications for the future County Road 117 Extension Project, to be prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $109,500. Motion carried Approval of Resolution No , A Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval of Laurel Creek 2 nd Addition Planner Ziemer provided a PowerPoint presentation on the request for Laurel Creek 2nd Addition, highlighting the following: Background and timelines Entire development plan Land use and zoning Applications and approvals received Application request and development notes to date Maps illustrating the various phases Development Agreement to be considered at the next meeting; final plat not released until the DA is approved by Council. Ziemer stated Paul Tabone with Lennar is available to answer any questions. Council thanked Ziemer for his presentation. No questions were asked. Eiden moved, Klick seconded a motion to approve Resolution No , A Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval of Laurel Creek 2nd Addition. Motion carried Approval of Resolution No , A Resolution Hiring Adam Dupic as a Full- Time Police Officer Effective February 28, 2018 Chief Beahen addressed the Council and provided background on the recommended hire of Adam Dupic as a full-time police officer. Beahen stated this is the first time the department has used a formal testing process using National Testing Network. 28 candidates took the test, 14 were invited to an interview. 12 candidates were interviewed and the top 3 candidates were given to the Chief for a oneon-one interview. The recommended candidate, Adam Dupic is currently a Deputy Sheriff with the Winona County Sheriff's Office. He has been at that agency since November Prior to that he was an officer for the Owatonna Police Department where he started in August of He initially started his law enforcement career in Canton SD, where he was a police officer from March 2008 through August of Adam has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal justice from South Dakota State University. He is certified as a police officer in South Dakota, and he is licensed as a peace officer in Minnesota. He has advanced certification in Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response to Missing and Endangered Children and he is certified to operate our DMT breath test instrument. Additional trainings include certifications as a DWI instructor and advanced

5 Page 5 of 5 interviewing techniques along with a host of other law enforcement trainings. Adam is prepared to start his field training process upon approval of his hiring on His hiring would be contingent on the successful completion of the background process. (He has passed the medical portions of the exam.) Beahen stated he has asked to start at the one-year wage rate. He holds various certifications and will require minimal training. Gorecki ask out of curiosity, why is he making the move. Chief Beahen explained his family situation. Jakel moved, Gorecki seconded a motion to approve Resolution No , A Resolution Hiring Adam Dupic as a Full-Time Police Officer Effective February 28, Motion carried Other Business 9. Correspondence and Reports 9.1 January 2018 Police Reports No action taken. 10. Adjourn Mayor Ihli adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Scharber Assistant City Administrator/Clerk