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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of June 7, 2005 Regular City Council MeetingITEM #6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 7:30 p.m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Sterner, and Baxter attending. Staff members present were City Admirustrator Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator Weitzel, City Attorney LeFevere, Parks Recreation Director Schultz, Communications Coordinator Cox, Police Chief Kalstabakken, and Community Development Director Lindquist. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented revised minutes for May 17 and May 24, 2005, and special meeting minutes for April 22 -23 and May 23, 2005. An add -on to the Consent Agenda was requested for a charitable gmbhng license for MLBA Children's Fund at McDivot's. A presentation of appreciation was requested for retiring Utilities Commissioner Paul Heimkes. This was placed on the agenda under the Depat Heads Report section. Council Member DeBettignies moved to accept the agenda with changes to the minutes for May 17 and May 24; additional information for Items 6 o.; and adding to the agenda for Utilities Commissioner Recognition (5.b.); minutes for special meetings on April 22 -23 and May 23 (6.q., 6.r.); and Charitable Gambhng License for MLBA Children's Fund at McDivot's (6.s.). Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted Utility Commissioner Recognition Mayor Droste acknowledged retired Utilities Commissioner Paul Heimkes for his six years of service on that commission. Mr. Heimkes served from February 1999 through March 2005. The City recognizes Mr. Heimke's commitment to the City with his time and talents. Mayor Droste presented Mr Heimkes with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the City of Rosemount and City Council and staff thanked him Presentation and Acceptance of 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Finance Director May introduced Jim Murry, consultant from Virchow, Krause Company, whom conducted the audit. Three documents were produced, 1) a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, 2) Legal Compliance report, and 3) a report to the City Council. The audit produced unqualified reports that showed no internal changes are needed Apphcanon will be made for a Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting. This is the second year the city has comphed with the GASB 34 requirements which allows some comparative information and instigated some changes that make the report easier to read. The goal equity balance is at 55% which is approximately six months of operating expenditures The overall debt was reduced last year Mayor Droste commended staff for their hard work. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2004 t ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2005 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: DeBettigmes, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None Motion carried. Consent Agenda Council Member Sterner asked to pull for discussion Consent Agenda Items 6.0. Play Equipment Proposals for Meadows Park. MOTION by Baxter to approve the Consent Agenda with three add -on items, 6.q., r., and s. and the additional information, the Request for Proposal Report, for Item 6.o.; and, the removal of 6 o. for discussion. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan. Nays- None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of May 17, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting (revised) b. Minutes of May 24, 2005 Special City Council Meeting (revised) c. Bills Listing d. Receive Donations for Parks Recreation Department e. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept. f. Liquor License Renewals for 3.2% Malt Liquor and Wine g. Temporary 3 2% Liquor License for Tournament June 18/19, 2005 h. Authorizing Execution of Pictometry Cost Sharing Agreement i. Approve Joint Powers Agreement Minnesota Valley Transit Authority j. Acquisition of an Automated Temperature Control System k. Additional Firefighter Compensation for Special Operations Team Representatives I. Payment #7 and Final 2004 Street Utility Improvements, City Project #376 m. Approve Purchase of New Inspections Vehicle n. Authorize Recruitments for GIS Coordinator and Staff Engineer o. Play Equipment Proposal3 for Icadows Park (RFP provided at meeting) Pulled for discussion p. St. Joseph's Church Restroom Addition q. Add -On Minutes of April 22-23, 2005 Special Work Session Minutes r. Add -On Minutes of May 23, 2005 Special Work Session s. Add -On Charitable Gambling License for MLBA Children's Fund at McDivot's Play Equipment Proposals for Meadows Park Council Member Sterner requested an overview of Meadows Park plan. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz reviewed the Request for Proposal process The play equipment will include a large play structure for ages 5 to 12 years, a theme structure for ages 2 to 5 years, a suing set, and two benches The Parks Recreation Commission approved the proposal by Flanagan Sales at their May 23rd meeting. The theme is based on a fire truck, which is appropriate since the park will be located next to Fire Station No. 2. The surface will be wood chips and safety surfacing. The play equipment should be installed by late fall. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2005 MOTION by Sterner to recommend purchasing the play equipment proposed by Flanagan Sales for Meadows Park. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes. Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. Transient Merchant and Sales Lot Zoning Text Amendment Community Development Director Lindquist noted this is the second reading for this text amendment. The Planning Commission conducted a pubhc hearing on April 26, 2005. The Commissioners supported the creation of an Interim Use Permit for outdoor sales within certain zoning districts for less than sixty days. Police Chief Kalstabakken reported that language was established for the definitions of school aged children and fundraisers. Identification badges will be worn by all approved transient merchants. The time allowed for sales will be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. This is a change of one hour less in the evening. Police Chief Kalstabakken noted that a complaint could be phoned into ponce dispatch at 651 675 -5700. It was noted that businesses that are setting up regular routes, where they will have a scheduled return with product, are not required to hold a transient merchant license. Residents were encouraged not to allow sales people into their homes to prevent possible theft. Council Member DeBettigmes asked if firewood sales in neighborhoods is permitted City Clerk Jentink responded that when a product is exchanged for money at the door, a solicitation license is needed. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to approve the four motions with one polling as follows: MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the licensing and regulation of Peddlers, Sohcitors and Transient Merchants within the City. And, MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to approve a Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. XVL55 amending Chapter 3 -5 of the City Code. Also, MOTION by Shoe- Corngan to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning regulations pertaining to the creation of an Interim Use related to Transient Merchants and Saks Lots in certain Commercial Districts within the City. And, lastly MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to approve a Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. B -155 amending Ordinance B, The Zoning Ordinance. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner. Nays: None. Four motions were passed. Appoint Representatives for Cedar Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Group (Cedar Group) 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2005 City Administrator Verbrugge explained the Cedar Group's purpose is to be an advisory committee to the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) on matters relating to transit and transportation improvements to Trunk Highway 77 /Cedar Avenue. Each community involved (the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Farmington and Rosemount) is directed to appoint an elected member of the City Council, a business or community representative, and an alternate elected or appointed official. The City Administrator is also requested to be a member. A technical committee is being formed to advise the Cedar Group and they are requesting two staff members with planning and engineering skills. Mayor Droste will be a member in the Cedar Group representing MVTA. Council Members Sterner and DeBettignies were interested in participating. City Administrator Verbrugge will participate. Community member Steve Toombs from the First State Bank of Rosemount is interested in participating. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist and Project Engineer Anthony Aderhold have been asked to participate on the technical committee. MOTION by Baxter to appoint representatives to the Cedar Group as follows: Council Member Phillip Sterner as the lead elected representative; Council Member DeBettignies as the alternate elected representative; Steve Toombs as community representative; Jamie Verbrugge as City Administrator; and appoint to the Technical Committee Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director and Anthony Aderhold, Project Engineer. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: DeBetugmes, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements City Administrator Verbrugge reported that the Aix Cargo legislation may be considered in a Conference Committee. There is still strong support and they are hopeful it will move forward. Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular and special meetings. City Administrator Verbrugge announced Dakota County will be hosting a meeting on June 30th at 4 p.m. celebrating the joint dispatch agreement and other joint initiatives. It will be held at Thompson Park in West St. Paul. Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -24. 4 Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary