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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-21 Public Services Com. Minutes Dublin City Council Public Services Committee Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. Virtual meeting Meeting Minutes Ms. Fox called the June 15, 2021 Public Services Committee meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were: Vice Mayor De Rosa, Ms. Fox and Mr. Reiner Staff present: Mr. Plouck, Ms. Willis, Mr. Earman, Mr. Anderson, Ms. Gee, Ms. Wawszkiewicz, Mr. Hammersmith, Mr. Rayburn and Mr. Hiatt Also present: Mr. McManus, SHARE Mobility Mobility – Phase 4 Wrap-up – Phase 5 Mr. Rayburn provided a presentation outlining the discussion topics. He provided a brief background of the mobility study and discussion to date and outlined projects as follows:  Addendum 7 of the SHARE public services agreement: Ridership up 26% so far in 2021 and operating costs are down 36%. Addendum 7 is for the remainder of 2021. Looking to double the budget to $200,000 to meet increased demand and increase service (NEMT and special events).  Curbside Management Program Study: It will investigate technology and propose through technology, policy or management solutions and is anticipated to be completed by end of 2023. They want to focus on Historic Dublin and Bridge Street District.  Mobility hub pilot: They have been working on conceptual design and are looking at amenities to help with mobility. It will lead to an implementation guide and set grounds for a mobility place-making plan. They are looking at DCRC, CML and North Market Bridge Park for Phase 1. They reprioritized based on discussion from last meeting. Mr. Rayburn presented the following questions for discussion from the Committee: 1. What are the next opportunities for Dublin Connector service expansions? 2. Is the Committee is supportive of the Curbside Management Program Study and what is the most pressing challenge to be considered? 3. In the next phase of mobility hub expansion, should staff focus on civic destinations or other points of interest in Dublin? Vice Mayor De Rosa asked for data on what uses are most popular. Mr. McManus stated that it is still shopping, entertainment, library, senior living centers, retail-type and hospitality jobs have the most worker participation. Public Services Committee June 15, 2021 Page 2 Medical is the most common request that we cannot accommodate. The requests are local. Another request we cannot accommodate is to places of worship. Ms. Fox asked about requests for children. Mr. McManus stated that he has received requests from seniors that want to pick up grandchildren. State of Ohio has size of vehicle regulations. Ms. Fox indicated that may be a good opportunity. In response to a question about the hours, Mr. McManus stated that for workforce, it operates when COTA operates and for seniors it is Monday through Saturday 10-3. Expanded hours is an opportunity for service expansion. The Committee is supportive of the Curbside Management Program Study. Vice Mayor De Rosa stated that she is opposed to charging for parking. Ms. Willis stated that they will not contemplate paid parking. Mr. Reiner and Vice Mayor De Rosa recommended Glacier Ridge Metro Park for a mobility hub. Ms. Fox expressed concern about two norther hubs close to one another and recommended Frantz Road/Metro Place. Ms. Fox asked about TIF funding as a possible funding source. The Committee encouraged the hubs be inviting, wayfinding, technology enabled, sustainable, and reflective of the progressiveness of the community. Post Road Interchange Aesthetic Ms. Willis provided a brief overview of the 33/Post Road interchange aesthetics. She provided an illustration detailing the future interchange and the aesthetic options. The review this evening is mainly on the landscaping but wanted to share all of what the project will accomplish. She stated that the project partners worked together on the design. Mr. Reiner asked about maintenance. Ms. Willis indicated that the City of Dublin is only responsible for the maintenance of the aesthetic elements while ODOT will remain responsible for the overall maintenance of the bridge. Mr. Reiner asked about funding percentages from all the contributors. Ms. Willis explained that she will not be able to share each entity’s contribution in relation to their overall available dollars. The design and use of materials will clearly show Dublin’s identity. Mr. Hiatt outlined landscape design details and materials. Ms. Willis outlined the project timeline noting that this is on a very accelerated schedule. Staff is seeking recommendation to Council at the June 28, 2021 regular Council meeting. Vice Mayor De Rosa recommended landscaping be used to buffer sound. Ms. Willis stated that the density required here would be counterproductive to the Public Services Committee June 15, 2021 Page 3 design and she suggested alternate locations for better buffering and those locations are on private properties in Union County. Ms. Willis shared funding percentages with Dublin contributing at 14.7%, Union County at 10.5%, the developers at 8.3% ODOT District 6 at 2.6%, MORPC at 30.1%, and TRACK 33.8%. Members were supportive of the design moving to City Council with a positive recommendation. Vice Mayor De Rosa suggested Staff share a detailed plan with residents. 270/33 Bridge Parapet Mr. Earman provided an overview on the 270/33 bridge parapet. He shared an artist color selection as it compares to the existing truss color. The Committee is supportive of the color and the item coming to Council at the next meeting. Staff Update: Recreation Services Ms. Gee provided a recreation services update. She included the organizational chart and gave a high level overview of the services they provide. She provided some examples of how the community needs for recreation were met throughout the pandemic. She shared membership history. Annual passes are a significant source of recreation and pool revenues. The cost recovery goal was not met in 2020 due to effects of the pandemic. Ms. Gee closed by sharing some challenges with recovery and goals moving forward including meeting the 50% cost recovery goal as quickly as possible and returning to normal operations as quickly as possible while following all public health recommendations. Ms. Gee shared some continuing new programs that were begun during the health restrictions like outdoor bingo and the virtual theater. Vice Mayor De Rosa asked about the Go Dublin app. Mr. Gee stated that they have started thinking in that direction of making it easy for people to return. Ms. Fox asked about the needs of senior population. Ms. Gee stated that Staff is in close contact with that group and have had a lot of discussions about aging in place and how to modify senior space in the rec center to meet the diverse needs of that group.