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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of May 3, 2005 Regular City Council MeetingITEM #6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 3, 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 Corrigan, Sterner, and Baxter attending. Staff members present were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator Weitzel, City Attorney LeFevere, Parks Recreation Director Schultz, City Engineer Brotzler, Communications Coordinator Cox, Police Chief Kalstabakken, and Fire Chief Aker. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented bid results for Consent Agenda Item 6. i. Receive Bids /Award Contract for Meadows of Bloomfield 3` Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 380. Bids were opened on April 29, 2005 and the low bidder was Northdale Construction Company, Inc in the amount of $1,580,315.70. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with additional information for Item 6.i. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. Proclamation for Poppy Days Mayor Droste presented a proclamation to announce the American Legion Auxiliary's tribute to those Amencans who have given their lives through military service The American Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies to provide funds to assist families and aid veterans on May 13 and 14, 2005 in the City of Rosemount. Mayor Droste said the volunteer effort is appreciated. MOTION by Droste to approve the proclamation for Poppy Days as May 13 and May 14, 2005 by the American Legion Auxiliary Second by Sterner. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner. Nays: None Motion carried. Tree City USA Recertification Parks and Recreation Director Schultz reported this is the thirteenth year the City of Rosemount has been recognized by a Tree City, USA award. The requirements that must be met for this award include: 1) having a tree board or department; the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments, 2) having a tree preservation ordinance; 3) having a community forestry program with an annual budget of $2 00 per capita; and 4) having an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Mayor Droste will be attending the Arbor Day tree give -away on Saturday, May 7th at 10 a.m. with a short program and three questions that no one has been able to answer to date Director Schultz reminded viewers that the trees are bare root and should be planted immediately. Schultz reminded residents to prepare by calling Gopher State One Call to locate any underground utilities before a hole is made for the tree. Consent Agenda Council Member Sterner asked to pull for discussion Consent Agenda Items 6. f. /g. /and h. Mayor Droste asked to discuss Item 6.j. Additional information was provided for Item 6.i. 1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2005 MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with additional information for Item 6.i. and the removal of Item 6. f. /g./h./ and /i. for discussion. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of April 19, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of Apnl 13, 2005 Work Session c. Minutes of Apnl 25, 2005 Joint Council and Parks Recreation Commission d. Minutes of April 26, 2005 Joint Council and Planning Commission e. Bills Listing P. g. Receive D nations for Parks Recr ation Department h. Expenditures from Donation Account for Parks and Recr tion Department i. Receive Bids /Award Contract Meadows of Bloomfield 3 Street Utihty Improvements, City Project #380 Northdale Construction Company, Inc. 51,580,315.70 j. Authorize Preparation of F sibility Report County Road 38, Phase 11, City Proj. 387 k. Authorize Plans Specifications Glendalough 6 Addition Street Utility Improvements, City Project #395 1. Mutual Police Assistance Agreement for Enforcement of Traffic Safety Laws 6. f. Receive Donation and Expenditure for D.A.R.E. Fund, Police Department 6. g. Receive Donations for Parks Recreation Department 6. h. Expenditures from Donation Account for Parks and Recreation Department Council Member Sterner pointed out that the community does get involved with City activities. Police Chief Kalstabakken said that the Knights of Columbus have donated funds for D.A.R.E. T- shirts, bumper stickers, and other items for three years. Dakota Electric and C.F. Industries give generously to park programs such as Teen Dance, Egg Hunt, Leprechaun Days, Safety Camp, and Arbor Day. RAAA and Rosemount Hockey donate to help improve sports facilities. Also local veteran's organizations help to maintain the Veteran's Memorial which includes purchasing flags for it and making any necessary repairs. MOTION by Sterner to approve receiving donations and expending donations for D.A.R.E. Funds in the Police Department and receiving and expending funds for Parks and Recreation Department, Consent Agenda Items 6 f, 6 g and 6.h.. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettigmes, Shoe Corrigan Nays: None Motion tamed. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report for County Road 38, Phase II, City Project 387 Mayor Droste noted that Phase I of City Project 387 will complete County Road 38 to the railroad tracks and Phase II would be extending road improvements to Akron Avenue. City Engineer Brotzler reported that the upgrade of the road changes the rural section to an urban section Much of the field work was included in Phase 1 including wetland delineation. The current 10 -year Capital Improvement Process has this project scheduled in 2006. There will be right -of -way property to acquire and application for State Aid in the MN SS 429 process which may include property assessments. It is anticipated that a final turnback agreement will be negotiated this year between the City and Dakota County. Construction may not be until 2007. City Engineer Brotzler suggested that the Phase H of the project may be divided to schedule improvements with development as needed. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2005 MOTION by Droste to adopt A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR COUNTY ROAD 38 PHASE II, CITY PROJECT 387. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Gas Utility Ordinance First Reading City Engineer Brotzler presented an amendment to the City Ordinance regarding gas utility companies requinng them to have in place a franchise agreement with the City in order to secure utility permits. The draft ordinance had been shared with three gas companies that operate in Rosemount: Xcel, Aquila, and Center Point Energy. Xcel Energy and Aquila were represented at this meeting. The areas serviced by all utilities would be defined which would avoid redundant lines in the right -of -way. Effective management of the right -of -way is necessary due to the addition of cable and underground services. Art Barr, Jr. represented Aquila and stated that they support this draft of the Gas Utility Ordinance City Engineer Brotzler explained that the amendment process allows a time period for residents or interested parties to respond to the proposed changes. If no major changes are made to the ordinance amendment, it will be presented to City Council at the next meeting for consideration. Legislative /Intergovernmental Update City Administrator Verbrugge reported on a tour of Rosemount given to Moody Investment Service from New York today The City is seeking to upgrade the bond rating to increase potential for the best interest rates for bond sales. The last visit by Moody's was in 2003. The tour highlighted many good points in Rosemount, but also included some of the challenges included with growth in the City. Verbrugge thanked Community Development Director Lindquist, Communications Coordinator Cox, and Planning Secretary Domeier for the very professional informational packet they assembled for the tour. Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular meetings. He noted a Downtown Business Meeting regarding the development of the downtown area with Developer CPDC on May 4 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. May 7` is Arbor Day with a tree give -away at 10 a.m. Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Second by Sterner. Ayes Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -17. 3 Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary