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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of the October 18, 2016 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 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, Weisensel and Demuth attending. Council member Nelson was absent. Staff present included the following; o City Administrator Johnson o City Attorney Tietjen o Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Morast o City Clerk Hadler o Community Development Director Lindquist o Finance Director May o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz o Human Resources Coordinator Berg o Assistant City Administrator Foster The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson proposed removal of item 6.f. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the removal of item 6.f. Ayes: DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Special Event Update – Halloween Trail Parks and Recreation Director Schultz introduced the coordinators of the event; Mike Bouchard and Paul Hester. Mr. Bouchard discussed the event, which is the 34th annual Halloween Trail. Last year the event had about 3200 people in 2 ½ hours and collected 1100 lbs. of food for the food shelf. Mr. Hester noted the community service hours provided by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc. They are still taking applications for organizations who want to pass out candy. The event is free and the organization accepts free will donations and food for the food shelf. Mr. Hester noted that it wasn’t a scary event; it is appropriate for young children. Kids should come in their costumes, and parents are welcome to as well. Mayor Droste thanked the volunteers for their time and service. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 6.a. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 Council member Weisensel noted the election judges in item 6.c. City Clerk noted we have a total of 123 so far and could use a few more. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with item 6.f. removed. a. Minutes of the October 4, 2016, Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Bills Listing c. Appointment of Additional Election Judges for the 2016 General Election d. Arena Advertising Agreement e. Ice Rental Agreement with Independent School District #196 f. Payment 2 & Final - Wells 4 and 5 Sealing and Chippendale Observation Well, Engineering Project 181 g. Medical Leave of Absence for a Firefighter h. Request by Prestwick, LLC to Amend the 28 Lot Final Plat of Prestwick Place 13th Addition Ayes: DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Request by CalAtlantic Group, Inc. for a Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning and Final Plat to Develop a 170 Lot Subdivision named Greystone III Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the plat. The land is in two pieces; the north-western portion is not subject to the conditions, only that there would be an agreement for payments when Bonaire is developed. Ms. Lindquist noted the exception property in the northeast corner of the property. There is a proposed agreement to address various issues around that property. Ms. Lindquist described the subdivision, noting the adjacent Flint Hills property, which is not expected to be developed. The road exiting the neighborhood on the north is moved all the way to the border of the property to make it as far away from the railroad right-of-way. She addressed the two cul-de-sacs that were created due to the grade of the land in that location. Ms. Lindquist noted the discussion at the Planning Commission about traffic moving through the existing neighborhood. She stated there is a deadline for access via Bonaire by the end of next year. Ms. Lindquist discussed the railroad and efforts by the developer to buffer the neighborhood from the trains. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 Council member DeBettignies inquired about the paving of Bonaire Path. Ms. Lindquist stated that was more of a discussion for Council at a future date. Council member DeBettignies noted that the rail crossing at that point is not a Quiet Zone. Council member Weisensel noted that residents moving into that neighborhood should recognize that it is not a Quiet Zone. Mayor Droste asked about the sidewalks. Parks and Recreation Director stated that the Park and Rec Commission examined the development and supported the recommendation of the developer. City Administrator Johnson noted that the policy of what sidewalks should be required on “near collector” streets will be on an upcoming Work Session agenda. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Greystone III. Ayes: DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving the Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning for Greystone III. Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Demuth, DeBettignies Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to adopt an Ordinance Amending Ordinance B City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance for Greystone III. Ayes: Weisensel, Demuth, DeBettignies, Droste Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Motion to approve the Greystone III Planned Unit Development Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement. Ayes: Demuth, DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel Nays: 0. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 9.b. Request by St. Croix Home Builders for a Major Amendment to a Planned Unit Development and Simple Plat to Construct 11 Townhouse Units on Lot 2, Block 1 of Rahns Ninth Addition Community Development Lindquist discussed the proposed development of 11 townhomes along County 42. She noted there have been a few people that have looked at the site, but the site has sat undeveloped for almost 40 years. There will be an association for road maintenance. Ms. Lindquist noted some of the discussions at the Planning Commission, including power outages in the area. Landscaping issues also came up, with neighbor asking for fencing. Staff does not support the requirement of fencing as a policy. Ms. Lindquist discussed the design requirements for the buildings. The applicant had inquired about a reduction in the park dedication fees, as the property was part of an earlier development. Staff could not find any record of an earlier payment, but did suggest that the amount might reflect an upcoming change in the park dedication fee policy. Council member DeBettignies stated he was thankful someone was finally developing the site. Council member Demuth noted a lack of visitor parking. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Major Amendment to the Rahns Ninth Addition Planned Unit Development subject to conditions. Ayes: DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Simple Plat for St. Croix Home Builders Addition with conditions. Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Demuth, DeBettignies Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Motion to approve the Rahns Ninth Addition Planned Unit Development Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement. Ayes: Weisensel, Demuth, DeBettignies, Droste Nays: 0. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 9.c. 2017 Employee Insurance Assistant City Administrator Foster gave an overview of the insurance issues at hand. The city had received a 24% increase notification from the insurance co-op. The city decided to go out for bid to attempt to get lower rates. Staff has narrowed down the bids to 2 options; fully-insured Blue Cross Blue Shield and fully-insured Medica. BCBS is offering a 11.5% increase the first year and a 15% increase cap the second year. Medica is offering a 4.3% increase but no cap for 2018. Ms. Foster reviewed some of the other rate changes for other insurances. Mr. Johnson noted that the Insurance Committee and the broker did a good job of obtaining competitive bids. He noted that staff preference lean toward the BCBS plan due to the rate increase cap. Council member Demuth inquired if the plan was a two-year contract. Mr. Johnson stated that it was not and the city could go back out for bid next year. Council member DeBettignies noted the 3-year budgeting program. Mr. Johnson stated that the impact to the budget would begin in 2018 and beyond, as the budget is based on a 3-year average. Council member Weisensel noted that there is little difference between the plans. Mr. Johnson agreed that the plans were very comparable. Council member Weisensel wondered at the difference in cost. Ms. Foster speculated that it might just be that Medica wants our business. Council member DeBettignies expressed a preference for the BCBS due to the rate increase cap. Mayor Droste noted uncertainty in the market, and that we would be “purchasing certainty” with that difference of $60,000, but wondered if it was worth it. Council member Weisensel stated a preference for Medica for the cost savings. Council member Demuth noted the out-of-network benefit. She inquired about the use of the fourth-quarter deductible carry-over. Human Resources Coordinator Berg explained the fourth-quarter deductible. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Demuth. Motion to approve Medica, Delta Dental, and NJPA/Sunlife bids for employee insurance in 2017. Ayes: Demuth, Droste, Weisensel Nays: DeBettignies ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste invited Parks and Recreation Director Schultz to discuss a couple of items. Mr. Schultz explained the new off-leash dog areas in the unused hockey rinks. Mr. Schultz explained that a neighborhood meeting had two attendees who were both in favor of it. Mr. Schultz discussed the fact that an Eagle Scout, Seth Gorman, recently created a paver tee on the disc golf course. There was also an Eagle Scout, Manny Anderson, at Camfield Park building a “ga- ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 18, 2016 ga pit”. The City provided some of the hardware, and the volunteers and donors provided the labor, boards, and wood chips. Council member Weisensel asked about a GIS map of the Little Free Libraries we have in the City. Mr. Schultz stated there is a national site for that, and he would discuss this with the Communications Coordinator. Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council work session will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. 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 8:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk