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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/06/02 CCM - RMCALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Weisensel and Bills attending. Staff members present included City Administrator Johnson, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Community Development Director Lindquist, Planner Lindahl, City Engineer Brotzler, City Clerk Domeier, City Attorney Tietjen and Assistant City Administrator Foster. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson recommended that item 3.b. Commendation for attainment of Eagle Scout tank be pulled because of a scheduling conflict. Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to adopt the Agenda with the removal of item 3.b. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Recognition of I.S.D. 196 Superintendent John Currie Mayor Droste presented John Currie with a plaque commending his service to the Rosemount -Apple Valley Rosemount School District from 2003 -2009. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Weisensel stated that items 6.h. and 6.i. were numbered 9.h. and 9.i. on the staff reports. Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled item 6.i. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Federal Funding Application for discussion. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 2, 2009 Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with the Removal of 6.i. a. Minutes of the May 13, 2009 City Council Work Session Proceedings b. Minutes of the May 19, 2009 Special City Council Meeting Proceedings c. Minutes of the May 19, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting Proceedings d. Bills Listing e. Renewal of WSB Engineering Agreement f. Donation Account Expenditure DARE g. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept. h. Federal Funding Applications 6 j. Request by Valley Paving, inc. for an Interim Use Permit to operate an Asphalt Plant at 12955 Courthouse Boulevard through December 31, 2009, 09- 09 -IUP (Resolution 2009 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 2, 2009 Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.i. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Federal Funding Application Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled the item to bring the application to the public's attention. She requested that staff share with the public the work that has been done to make a park and ride in Rosemount a reality. City Engineer Brotzler provided more information about the project along with the information that was included in the letter of support. Council Member Weisensel questioned the funding mechanisms. Mr. Brotzler explained that staff questioned the Met Council about whether or not an agency can advance funds for a project and repay themselves back with federal funds. He stated it was possible and that the MVTA could use this mechanism if federal funding is secured in 2013/2014. Mr. Brotzler stated the City's expectation was that with or without this application there still was an expectation depending upon MVTA financials for contributions for the project to be completed. Mr. Brotzler provided a sketch of the proposed site that was provided by the MVTA. He noted that the location of the park and ride facility was across on City property located across the street from City Hall. Council Member DeBettignies questioned the number of times MVTA has applied for the funding. Mr. Brotzler stated this would be the third time MVTA has applied. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Authorize the Signature of a Letter of Support for MVTA's Application for Federal Funding. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Emergency Operations Plan Chief of Police Kalstabakken provided a summary of the information provided within the staff report. He stated that the proposed plan includes feedback received from the City Council at its March 11, 2009 Work Session, the Regional Review Committee and the Dakota County Emergency Services Coordinator. Mayor Droste questioned how medical issues were going to be handled and at what stage they become a City issue. Mr. Kalstabakken replied that the City would continue to provide services to the residents and remain in operation. He added that the City would rely on the Department of Public Heath and the County to handle the medical issues including any mass inoculations. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 2, 2009 Council Member Weisensel questioned if the plan would be available on the City's website. Mr. Kalstabakken stated that portions of the plan and information contained in the plan were not considered public information. He added that some information could be made available to residents. Council Member Weisensel commended Mr. Kalstabakken for his review and effort put into the plan. Mayor Droste requested more information about reverse 911 system that DCC implemented. Mr. Kalstabakken explained that the new technology would serve as a notification system to provide mass messaging to residents. He explained that residents would be able to self register a contact number for receiving the notifications. Council Member Bills questioned future review of the plan and the training involved. Mr. Kalstabakken stated that police and fire department members receive annual training because a number of private businesses in the community are required to have their own emergency plan and provide the training to our employees. He added that a portion of City staff would be trained on portions of the plan annually. Mr. Kalstabakken noted that this review was the most significant since 2003 and that the plan may have minor modifications over the next year. Council Member Shoe Corrigan concurred with Council Member Weisensel that certain portions of the plan include information that be important for residents to access on the City website. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Weisensel. Motion to approve and adopt the sixth revision of the City's Emergency Operations Plan as presented on June 2, 2009. Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan Nays: None. Motion carried. 9.b. Sign Ordinance Amendment A Memo Summarizing the Draft Sign Ordinance Amendment and Recommending Approval by the City Council Planner Lindahl provided a presentation summarizing the updates and key changes to the ordinance as listed within the staff report. Mr. Lindahl recommended approval of the ordinance amending Section 11 -8 of the City Code related to signs. The City Council had no comment after the presentation. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance B Chapter 8 relating to signs. Ayes: Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. (Ordinance No. B -200) 1 1 Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing publication of Ordinance No. B -200 amending Ordinance B, the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8 relating to signs. Ayes: Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2009- 9.c. Request by Dakota Future for funding for Intelligent Community Initiative City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. Dakota Future was requesting $500 from each Dakota County community to help provide funds for the initiative. Mayor Droste stated that the initiative was a key issue nationally. He explained the importance of the networks and provided more information about the program. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Bills. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 2, 2009 Motion to approve participation in the Intelligent Community Initiative of Dakota Future and provide $500 for matching funds. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed provided a schedule of upcoming meetings and events. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Droste stated that a closed session would be held regarding the Novacek Assessment Appeal. Motion by Droste. Second by Bills. Motion to adjourn to Executive Closed Session. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. CLOSED SESSION 12.a. Novacek Assessment Appeal The meeting moved to closed session at 8:30 p.m. The closed session was held regarding the Novacek Assessment Appeal was held in the Conference Room at City Hall. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Bills, Weisensel and Shoe Corrigan attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Engineer Brotzler, City Attorney Tietjen and City Clerk Domeier. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Bills. 1 Motion to Accept the Settlement Agreement. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 2, 2009 Ayes: Weisensel, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Bills, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, Second by DeBettignies, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk