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Home My WebLink About6.a Minutes of April 19, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting1 ITEM* 6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe Comgan, Baxter, and Sterner attending. Staff members present were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator Weitzel, City Attorney LeFevere, Parks Recreation Director Schultz, Community Development Director Lindquist, City Engineer Brotzler, Communications Coordinator Cox and Police Chief Kalstabakken. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented two additional items for consideration on the consent agenda and the City Council calendar page was updated. The two items listed are: 1) Resolution Authorizing Posting of No parking Signage along 143` and Upper 143`" Streets West of Chili Avenue, and 2) Commissioner Resignation for Phillip Sterner leaving the Parks and Recreation Commission. The City Council calendar reflected joint meetings with Parks and Recreation and the Planning commissions, April 25 and 26 and moving the May City Council work session to May 3 and an additional work session on May 24 following the Special Council meeting for the Fire Station #2 Bond Sale. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with additional items 6.g. Resolution Authorizing Posting of No Parking Signage and 6.h. Commissioner Resignation. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. Volunteer Recognition Awards Mayor Droste presented certificates of appreciation to local residents who have invested their time and energy to better the community. April 17 through Apnl 23 is National Volunteer week and the City wished to identify 42 individuals and groups for their contributions. Council Member Kim Shoe Corrigan read the volunteer name or group while Mayor Bill Droste handed out the certificates. The volunteers were divided into three main groups: schools, police, and parks. Two special categories were added for churches and senior citizens. Volunteers honored for helping with school programs were Roxanne Friesen, Niki Muske, Karen Castner, Karen Sparks, Mary Broback, Nancy Massey, Paula Phillips, Michele Snare, Chris Mattson, Cheryl Senum, and Steve Ball. Rosemount Police Chaplains and Police Reserves were acknowledged: George Martin, Mike Markley, David Rupe, Neil Ristow, Phil Heide are chaplains. Kam Encksen, George Provol, and Jim Lucier are outstanding examples for the police reserves. People who support our parks and recreation programs were honored: Matt Kearney, Ken Snare, Forrest Krogh, June Korthauer, Deanna Simpson, Joe Walsh, Dorene Perkins, Mike Bouchard, Rosemount MOMS Club, Julie Scribner, Gilson family, Roxann Duffy, Girl Scout Troop 649, Rosemount Knights of Columbus, Columbian Squires and Squirettes, Community Action Council Volunteers and Neighbors, Brownie Troop 187, Brownie Troop 2400, Hauge Peterson and Studley families, Fluegel's Farm, Garden and Pet store, DeBettignies with Annie, Brea, Brianna, Curtney, Emma, Grace, Jordan, Kaleigh, and Melissa; and Marshall and Heidi Grange. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2005 Many churches contribute to the community through volunteer efforts. The Mission Committee of the Rosemount United Methodist Church is a good example working with Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Shelf, paint -a -thons and Adopt -a- Highway programs. Rich Wirt received the certificate for this group. Dick Barnes was presented a certificate of appreciation for helping senior citizens with daily living to help them remain independent and vital members of our community. Council Member Shoe Corrigan thanked the volunteers and noted they truly do represent the "Spirit of Pride and Progress" in Rosemount. Mayor Droste pointed out that the number of volunteers points to the strength of Rosemount. The audience applauded all the volunteers and then a group photo was taken. Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Giveaway Parks and Recreation Director Schultz presented a proclamation identifying May 7, 2005 as Arbor Day. The City participates in the Tree City USA program to urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands for future generations. Dakota Electric sponsors a tree give -away on May 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Park. About 150 trees will be given to residents on a first -come first -serve basis. The variety of trees includes River Birch, Linden, Maple and others. MOTION by Droste to approve the proclamation identifying May 7, 2005 as Arbor Day. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes. Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. Consent Agenda MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of Item 6.g. and 6.h. and the removal of Item 6.d. for discussion. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of April 5, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting b. Bills Listing c. Municipal State Aid Mileage Amendments d. Pulled for discussion e. Payment #11 Final Biscayne Pointe 5 Street Utility Improvements, City Proj. 367 f. Budget Amendments Donations g. Add -on Resolution authorizing Posting of No Parking Signage h. Add -on Commissioner Resignation, P &R Phil Sterner Receive Bids /Award Contract for Bacardi Water Tower, City Project #355 Mayor Droste requested the audience receive information regarding the new water tower near the proposed Fire Station #2. City Engineer Brotzler reported the plans for the water tower began two years ago. The site selected is in Meadows of Bloomfield by Connemara Trail and Bacardi Avenue. The Utility Commission recommended a 1.5 million gallon capacity tower to look to future usage The engineering feasibility report also looked to anticipated growth and 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2005 recommended a 1 5 million gallon water tower. The recommended contractor is CB I Water in the amount of $2,257,700. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE BACARDI WATER TOWER, CITY PROJECT 355. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None. Motion carried. Receive Plans Specifications /Authorize Advertisement for Bid 2005 Pavement Management Improvements, City Project 392 City Engineer Brotzler noted that City Council has approved the preparation of plans and specifications for City Project 392 on February 15, 2005. Since that time city staff has determined that two other streets are in need of repair and would like City Council's approval to add them as alternates for the bid. A portion of Darling Path has settled near the sewer and water service trenches. It affects about 22 homes. Staff recommends full street reconstruction rather than spot repairs. The second area is Connemara Trail from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway. This area received a seal coat in 2000 that is not adhering to the surface and causing large chunks of pavement to pop up. The City would not levy any assessments for the two new repair areas. The estimated additional cost is $148,000 that would be funded with available street CEP funds depending on the bids received. Council discussed warrantees and city staff time involvement, City Engineer Brotzler noted that evaluation of the bid response will help to determine if the repairs move forward this year. City Council will consider the total project again in May following the bid opemng. MOTION by Baxter to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR THE 2005 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 392. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit for Irish Sports Dome Community Development Director Lindquist reported that the Irish Sports Dome Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved in March 2004 with a condition to review it yearly. Since the Dome did not open until the fall of 2004 a full year of usage has not been established. Staff is recommending the continuance of this formal review until October 2005 to fully examine the parking and traffic issues. Staff recommends that the Letter of Credit be held until after the CUP property owner implements some of the recommended changes. Many of the parking and traffic issues are contributed to users not being aware of constraints. Better signage could help direct traffic. Council Member Baxter was encouraged by the spirit of cooperation between the City and the Irish Sports Dome. Traffic on Highway 3 would seem to be a cntical component and all participants are willing to work together to find a solution, Council Member Shoe -Comgan voiced concerns with Connemara Trail becoming a short cut and causing delays there. 3 MOTION by DeBettignies to continue the annual review of the CUP for the Irish Sport Dome to October 2005 and then review it annually. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular meetings. Special meetings this week include recognition of service time for City employees at a luncheon on April 21 at 11:30 a.m. and City commissioner recognition at a dinner April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz reported on a new program, "Do Drop Inn" for seniors that gives them a meeting place at the Rosemount Community Center, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. City Council will hold joint meetings with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Apnl 25 at 6.30 and with the Planning Commission on Apnl 26 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss priorities and goals. Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned. The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -15. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 2005 Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary