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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150616 CCM RMROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Nelson, Weisensel and Demuth attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, Parks & Recreation Director Schulz, Finance Director May, Officer Mike Dahlstrom, City Attorney Tietjen, Assistant City Engineer Olson, Senior Planner Zweber, and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson stated there were no proposed changes. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director May introduced Ryan Engelstad, of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, to present the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Mr. Engelstad gave an overview of the CAFR, including the City’s audit communications requirements and financial statements. Mayor Droste inquired how the audit was done, whether every item was looked at or whether it was a random test. Mr. Engelstad stated that it was a test of selected items, but thresholds varied based on the type of transaction. Council member Weisensel inquired if there was something in particular the City could improve. Mr. Engelstad stated that manual journal entries is an area of risk, but they hesitate to recommend improvements that would require additional staff. Mr. Weisensel inquired if the City needed new software. Mr. Engelstad stated the City’s was similar to other sized cities and while new systems may have more advanced systems, the costs may not outweigh the benefits. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Demuth. Motion to adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT 6.a. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Minutes of the June 2nd, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Minutes of the June 8th, 2015 Work Session Proceedings c. Bills Listing d. 3.2% Liquor License Renewals e. Utility Commission Appointment f. Disposal of Rosemount Fire Grass Rig g. Expenditure from Donation Account for the Fire Department – Safety Vests h. Expenditure from Donation Account for the Fire Department – Turnout Gear i. Expenditure from Donation Account for the Fire Department – AEDs j. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account – Parks & Recreation Dept. k. Receive Bids / Award Project, 2015 Trail Improvements, ENG 0174 l. Acquisition of Easement – Parcel 11 – Bacardi Ave Improvements m. Receive Feasibility Report / Order Public Hearing - Danbury Way n. Award Contract - 2015 Microsurfacing Project o. MS4 Annual Report p. Receive Plans & Specs / Authorize Ad for Bid – City Hall Generator Project q. SAC Deferral Program r. An Ordinance Amendment Relating to Fence Height and Orientation Standards Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Request by Copper Creek Development, LLC for a Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning to Develop a 90 Lot Subdivision named Dunmore (formerly Evermore Place) Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the application for the development. The development is 24 acres and has 90 lots of single family homes. The land is currently zoned Rural Residential and is in the “MUSA”. The developer would like to rezone the land, which is a normal process for the city as developments come forward. Ms. Lindquist itemized the issues that were raised in the planning process. One was the name Evermoor, which is now changed to Dunmore. The second is a requirement for brick or stone and a porch. Ms. Lindquist stated this is more than what has been required of other developments. Staff is not supportive of that condition. The third issue is traffic. The developer proposes a cul-de-sac in order to preserve trees in the area and minimize costs. There is also the option of connecting to the CDA property, which would not allow as much preservation. Ms. Lindquist discussed the traffic study that was done recently which ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 explored the various connections. She stated that the development would increase traffic, but that the rates were still within the normal levels on residential streets. She emphasized that the study had rough estimates and there is still some uncertainty. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz gave an overview of the regional trails discussion that has taken place in the neighborhood. Staff recommends trail connection next to the regional pond. There is also an option to require a pocket park. Mr. Schultz discussed concerns that the Parks & Recreation Commission had, including potential difficulty in accessing parks in other neighborhoods, as well as the potential for the new development to use the private parks in Glendalough. Mr. Schultz emphasized the opportunity to expand the Rosemount Regional Trail. Mr. Schultz stated the Parks & Recreation Commission was also concerned that the pocket park not be so small that it served no purpose to anyone. The cost for the park would be approximately $150,000. The developer would contribute to the Parks dedication fund to pay for this. Community Development Director Lindquist reviewed the various motions in front of the Council this evening. Council member DeBettignies asked Ms. Lindquist to clarify a motion. He also inquired if the park might be similar to Lion’s Park. Mr. Schultz stated it would be smaller than that. Council member Weisensel inquired if there was a targeted market for the development. Staff stated the number of bedrooms might allude to a family environment. Mr. Weisensel stated that if the park was not created residents would have to walk quite a ways to get to Brockway Park. Mr. Schultz agreed, and stated that unfortunately there were not many feasible alternatives to improve access for that neighborhood. Mayor Droste stated the pocket park made sense in the situation and maybe the city could experiment with a natural play area. Weisensel inquired about the Planning Commission’s recommendation for improved façade requirements and why they had recommended it. Ms. Lindquist stated that they felt it should be more consistent with the Glendalough neighborhood. Mayor Droste inquired about where a stop sign might be added. Project Engineer Olson explained that the most complaints came from the intersection of Carlingford and 134th and staff could review that area to determine number of crashes and sight distances. He explained the staff utilized the Minnesota Uniform Traffic Control Manual. A stop sign was installed earlier on Coachford at Carrach that was warranted by sight distances. Mr. Weisensel inquired if the streets were public or private. Mr. Olson said public. Mayor Droste opened the floor for comments from residents, stating he would allow 20 minutes for comments. He asked staff to provide a summary of email responses. Ms. Lindquist showed a map of which residents supported or did not support the road going through. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 Mr. Andy Powell, of 13494 Carbury Avenue, stated he thought the Dunmore development was important for the community. He disagrees with the connection of Dodd Blvd, citing increased traffic and wanting to preserve the vegetation. Matt Sherman, of 13484 Carbury, stated that townhomes would bring down their property values and would like to keep the greenery as much as possible. Brendan Murphy, of 13413 Coachford Avenue, is not reassured after the traffic study and is concerned with the increased traffic with the connection to the other neighborhood. He is not convinced with the tree preservation argument and traffic safety should be more important. He is in favor of Dodd Blvd. being linked and would like 134th closed to through traffic. Jackie Laurel, of 13406 Coachford, agreed with Brendan. She stated there are a lot of children in the neighborhood and that the traffic coming through will be driving past the park or the pool, where a lot of children will be. She stated that people will not take their kids across Highway 3 in favor of coming to the closer park, which is private. Katrina Becker, of 13514 Carbury Avenue, stated that she is concerned about having a busy road in her backyard. Constantin Moisei, of 13424 Carlingford Lane, disagrees with the connection of Dodd Blvd. due to the loss of the trees. He is not concerned with traffic in front of his house, but is concerned about traffic behind his house. Adam Becker, 13514 Carbury Avenue, stated that the Dodd connection is a bad idea. Kyle Hjelmstad, 13504 Carbury Avenue, stated he didn’t hear much discussion about the cost of connecting Dodd to not connecting. Mayor Droste asked the developer to speak to that. Mayor Droste thanked the residents who gave input tonight. He asked Ms. Lindquist about the required timeframe. Ms. Lindquist stated the application was made approximately seven weeks ago. Council member Nelson inquired about closing off of 134th. Mayor Droste explained the importance of connectivity in cities and suburbs. Greg Schweich, of Copper Creek Development, discussed the development and suggested that council accept the recommendations of professional staff. He explained the connection might cause them to change the layout of the development and increase the density to cover the costs of connecting. Ben Ford, engineer for the project, explained the costs of connecting Dodd. Council member Demuth inquired what the cost of the homes might be. Mr. Schweich stated from $300,000 - $400,000 depending on the lot. Jackie Laurel, inquired about the issues with 132nd and Xcel and whether 132nd would definitely be paved… Ms. Lindquist stated it will be paved from Dodd to Robert Street, but Dodd will not be paved north of 132nd. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 Council member Weisensel asked if the pocket park was recommended. Ms. Lindquist said it was condition L if council did want to add the park. Council member Weisensel stated he did not see any reason to take the Planning Commission’s recommendation to upgrade the exteriors. Mayor Droste encouraged the developer to use one hauler for waste in the HOA. Council member Weisensel commented to the developer that he appreciated the developer changed the name on their own. Council member DeBettignies stated he felt that Dodd should not be connected and would favor the first block of motions. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Dunmore with a Road “A” Cul- de-Sac and to add the condition L to dedicate Lots 10 through 12, Block 1 for public park purposes. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning for Dunmore with a Road “A” Cul-de-Sac Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Ordinance B City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance for Dunmore. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion to Approve the Dunmore (Road “A” Cul-de-Sac) Planned Unit Development Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into these agreements. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 16, 2015 Nays: 0. Motion carried. Mayor Droste asked the developer what the timing of the development would be. Mr. Schweich stated they plan to grade this year. There are 3 phases to the project; Phase 1 in fall, Phase 2 in spring and Phase 3 in fall of 2016 or spring of 2017. He feels it will be a very attractive site. Mayor Droste asked about 134th being closed during early construction and Mr. Olson stated that it would. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Demuth, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk