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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of May 17, 2005 Regular City Meeting6. GL. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 17, 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 Corngan, 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 Community Development Director Lindquist. The Pledge 1 of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented bid results for Old Business agenda Item 8.a. Receive Bids /Award Contract for 2005 Pavement Management Improvements, City Project 392 Bids were opened on May 13, 2005 and the low bidder was McNamara Contracting, Inc m the amount of $1,416,308.80. Also, the final draft of the Contract for Deed and Lease Agreement for the house at 3205 143rd Street was presented for Item 8.b. City Acquisition of 3205 143rd Street. City Administrator Verbrugge presented a letter from Xcel Energy opposed to the gas utility ordinance amendment, Item 6.f. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with additional information for Items 6.f., 8.a. and 8.b.. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. Consent Agenda Council Member Baxter asked to pull for discussion Consent Agenda Items 6.g. and 6.1. Council Member Shoe Corrigan asked to pull for discussion Item 6.i Council Member DeBettignies asked to pull for discussion Item 6.o. Mayor Droste consented to the requested changes to the Consent Agenda. MOTION by Baxter to approve the Consent Agenda with additional information for Item 6.g. and the removal for discussion of Items 6.g., i., 1. and o. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of May 3, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of May 3, 2005 Work Session c. Bills Listing d. Receive Donations for Parks Recreation Department e. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept. f. Gas Utility Ordinance Second Reading Received letter from Xcel g. Change Order tt1, SCADA System, City Project 377 h. County Road 38 State Aid Variance Request, City Project 393 i. City f R scm unt L t Split, \X'ilclund Pr perty 05 11 LS j. Harmony 2nd Addition, CPDC Final Plat and Subdivision Development Agr.05- 17 -F'P k. Highlands of Hawkins Pond, Kathy Trimble Final Plat 05 -18 -EP 1. Hi f Hawlcins P nd, Kathy Trimble PUD Minim A....ndmcnt 05 21 AMD ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 m. Glendalough 6th Addition, U.S. Homes Final Plat 05 -19 -FP and Phase II PUD Major Amendment 05-20-AMD n. Set Special Council Meetings in May o. Building Addre3s Numbers Zoning Text Amendment 05 13 TA p. Set Public Hearing for New Liquor License Application for Rudy's Redeye Grill q. Receive Specifications /Authorize Ad for Bid for Mint Rescue Truck for Fire Department 6. g. Change Order #1, SCADA System, City Project 377 Council Member Baxter announced he did not know what a SCADA System was until he studied the staff summary. Baxter asked staff to explain for the audience. City Engineer Brotzler reported that SCADA is an acronym for Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition System to report well tower water usage and monitor lift stations It maintains alarms for power failures and low water levels. The proposed change order would allow interfacing with existing systems and modifications for automation on three wells MOTION by Baxter to approve Change Order #1 on the SCADA System, City Project 377. Second by Sterner. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None Motion carried. 6. i. City of Rosemount Lot Split, Wiklund Property 05 -14 -LS Council Member Shoe Corrigan thanked Ama Wiklund for the donation of her property as a green space preserve. Ms. Wildund expressed her desire to keep the 25 acres as a wild life sanctuary and restored prairie. This excludes the general public from using the land as a park. Council Member Shoe Corrigan requested a future work session to create a zoning designation that would insure the intended land use into the future. Council concurred. City Administrator Verbrugge stated it would be appropriate to discuss this at a work session. Droste noted this land is a great asset for Rosemount and thanked Ms. Wildund for her generous partnership with the City. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt a RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST FOR THE WIKLUND PROPERTY AT 12110 BACARDI AVENUE. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettigntes. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6. I. Highlands of Hawkins Pond, Kathy Trimble PUD Minor Amendment 05-24- AMD Council Member Baxter inquired about the conservation easement for this project and if it affected the number of trees saved. Community Development Director Lindquist presented a map with the changes indtcatmg an expansion of the conservation easement to place driveways on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1. Baxter explained that it was important to maintain the small town feel with mature trees in the community. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Kathy Trimble, owner of the property, requested an explanation of how to maintain a conservation casement. Community Development Director Lindquist reported that it was acceptable to prune and maintain the trees or remove damaged trees and vegetation; however, no accessory structures are allowed in the conservation easement or major changes to the topography. City Attorney LeFevere advised Ms Trimble to consult with her attorney who had drawn up the document. MOTION by Baxter to approve a Minor PUD Amendment for the Highlands of Hawkins Pond revising the Conservation Easement over Lots 1, 2, and 3, subject to conditions. 1) The Conservation Easement be revised to exclude the existing accessory building on Lot 1, Block 1, include the southern ten (10) feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Bloc, 1, and allow the installation of driveways on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 as illustrated on the approved Site Plan And, 2) Review and approval of all legal documents by the City Attorney. Second by Shoe Corngan. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corngan. Nays: None. Monon carried. 6.o. Building Address Numbers Zoning Text Amendment 05 -13 -TA Council Member DeBettignies wished to inform residents that house numbers displayed will now have to meet specific requirements to comply with the zoning, building and fire codes. This will enable accurate responses to emergency activities. The ordinance reads m part, "New and existing buildings shall have building address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a mmimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one -half (1 /2) inch. These numbers shall be affixed to the principal structure, except in non sewered areas where address numbers shall be affixed to mailboxes or a separate structure plainly legible and visible form the street or road fronting the access to the property." Residents will receive a notice of this change. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt ORDINANCE B PERTAINING TO THE DISPLAY OF BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBERS ON STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY amending the zoning ordinance relating to address numbers. Second by Shoe Corngan. Ayes: Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment The affidavits of posted and pubhshed notice for the Pubhc Hearing for the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment are on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Engineer Brotzler explained that the Comprehensive Wetland had been adopted in 1998 and no major updates have been made to it. In 2004 it was decided to improve the plan to help staff with future development. A task force included Council Member Kim Shoe Corrigan, Planning Commissioners Jeff Weisensel and John Powell, Utility Commissioner Joan Schnieder, and Wetland Biologist Andrea Moffatt from WSB Associates. Issues 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 identified for revision were: 1) wetland buffer zones and related policies; 2) location of storm water ponds within buffers; 3) pubhc education; 4) wetland management classification appeals, and 5) wetland mitigation regulations and procedures. Ms. Moffatt reviewed the Wetland Committee's recommendations. City Council Members asked questions about trails within the buffer zones, the responsibility to educate residents on wetlands, and the location of storm water ponds. Ms. Moffatt said the plan recommends a 30 -foot structure setback from the buffer edge. Preserve Wetlands would have a 3.1 replacement ratio rather than the state requirement of 2:1 Council Member Shoe Corrigan noted that Bill Droste was chair of the original Wetland Committee in 1997 -1998 and Jeff Weisensel was a member at that time also. Mayor Droste opened the Pubhc Hearing for audience input. The audience did not comment MOTION by Droste to close the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Five. Nays None. Motion carried. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt the amended Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Second by Sterner Ayes. DeBettignics, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Sterner thanked the volunteer members of the Wetland Task Force committee for all their hard work on the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan. Receive Bids /Award Contract for 2005 Pavement Management Improvements, City Project 392 City Engineer Brotzler noted that the bids were received on May 13, 2005 allowing for eight combinations of alternates. Two different methods of repair were compared for four areas. McNamara Contracting, Inc. was the low bidder and staff recommends accepting the Total Base Bid plus Alternates 2, 3, and 4 in the amount of $1,416,308.80. The project includes sewer and water repair to 1000 feet of Darling Path due to settlement and reconstruction, rehabilitation and overlay of cty streets and utility improvements located on 130th Street West from 'Trunk Highway 3 to the east; and, Dodd Court in its entirety, the subdivisions bordered by 145th Street on the north, Chippendale Avenue on the west, CSAH 42 on the south and Canada Avenue on the east side. Also Connemara Trail will be included from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway. City Staff has determined that city funding is available. MOTION by Baxter to adopt .A RESOLUTON RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 2005 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVMENTS, CITY PROJECT 392. Second by DeBettignies Ayes Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. 4 5 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 City Acquisition of 3205 143 Street Community Development Director Lindquist reported that modifications have been made to the lease for the house at 3205 143rd Street The residents requested to remain in the home for one more year, until June, 2007. They have agreed to pay $1000 per month and a portion of the taxes. The relocation costs will not be paid until they vacate the house and the amount will likely stay the same, $20,000. The Port Authonty pointed out m March that the interest rate was high at 8 Staff was able to negotiate a lower interest rate of 6 The purchase will be structured as a contract for deed with the first payment of $100,000 upon closing and the second payment due on June 30, 2006 The City will own the property after June 30, 2006 and will lease back the house to the occupants on a monthly basis. MOTION by Baxter to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHSE OF 3205 143RD STREET WEST FOR DOWNTOWN ROSEMOUNT REDEVELOPMENT Second by Sterner. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Transient Merchant and Sales Lot Zoning Text Amendment 05 -21 -TA Community Development Director Lindquist presented an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code to create a new Interim Use m the Zoning Ordinance and update the hcensmg process for peddler, solicitors and transient merchants in the City Code. These process changes will better serve the needs of residents and local businesses while protecting residents from fraudulent or abusive peddling or solicitation. Also business owners and property owners adjacent to businesses will also be better protected from the impact of transient merchant sales lots. Two examples of sales lots would be seasonal greenhouses and Boy Scout Christmas tree lots. The Interim Use Permit (IUP) could have a renewal length of 3 to 5 years for the lots that plan to repeat yearly. Police Chief Kalstabakken reported that the amendments for the transient merchant section of the City Code are intended to allow staff to screen apphcants better. Residents have complained about rude or pushy behavior by solicitors Currently, a hearing is required to revoke a sohcitor's permit while they are allowed to continue working m Rosemount. After a permit is revoked the solicitor can then reapply for a new permit in six months. The proposed amendment provides for a twelve -month period after revocation when they are not allowed to hold a permit. The allowable time for sales is recommended to be changed from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a start time of 9 a.m. Chief Kalstabakken also recommended a visible identification card so residents could readily see a City permit was obtained. Council Member Sterner asked if businesses that have a delivey route would be affected. Police Chief Kalstabakken said routes such as food vendors or companies that have specific appointments with residents are not required to be permitted or register with the City Mayor Droste inquired about local youth group fundraisers and staff reported they are not required to have a permit. Council Member Baxter and Mayor Droste requested that a definition of "fundraiser" for a non -profit and "school aged children" be added to the amendment Mayor Droste noted a second reading will be on the Consent Agenda at a future meeting. Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular and special meetings. Clean Up Day will be Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the Dakota County Technical College from 8 a.m. to noon. Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes. Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned. The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -19. 6 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Respectfully submitted, LindaJentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary iTEM A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDGS REGU MEET MAY 17, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 17, 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 embers DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Sterner, and Baxter attending. Staff members ',resent were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator Weitzel, CI" Attorney LeFevere, Parks Recreation Director Schultz, City Engineer Brotzler, ommunications Coordinator Cox, Police Chief Kalstabakken, and Community Develop. ent Director Lindquist. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented bid re is for Old Business agenda Item 8. a. Receive Bids /Award Contract for 2005 Pavem-. t Management Improvements, City Project 392. Bids were opened on May 13, 2005 an the low bidder was McNamara Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,416,308.80. Also the final draft of the Contract for Deed and Lease Agreement for the house at 3205 43rd Street was presented for Item 8.b. City Acquisition of 3205 143rd Street. City 'nistrator Verbrugge presented a letter for the record from Xcel Energy opposed to the as utility ordinance amendment, Item 6. f. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with additional information for Items 6.f., 8.a. and 8.b.. Second by DeBettignies. Ay.: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. Consent Agenda Council Member Baxter asked to .ull for discussion Consent Agenda Items 6. g. and 1. Council Member Shoe Corrigan .sked to pull for discussion Item 6.i Council Member DeBettignies asked to pull for dis. ssion Item 6.0. Mayor Droste consented to the requested changes to the Consent Agenda MOTION by Baxter to appro e the Consent Agenda with additional information for Item 6.g. and the removal for disc .sion of Items 6. g. /i. /1. and o. Second by Stemer. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe -Co rigan, Droste, Sterner. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of May 3, 2005 -gular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of May 3, 2005 ork Session c. Bills Listing d. Receive Donations for }arks Recreation Department e. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept. f. Gas Utility Ordinance Second Reading Received letter from Xcel g. h. County Road 38 State Aid Variance Request, City Project 393 i. City of Ro0emount Lot Split, \y'ildund Pr petty 05 11-LS j. Harmony 2nd Addition, CPDC Final Plat and Subdivision Development Agr.05 -17 -FP k. Highlands of Hawkins Pond, Kathy Trimble Final Plat 05 18 FP 1. I Iighlands of Ilawkins Pond, Kathy Trimble PUD Mi .ir Amendment 05 21O 1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 m. Glendalough 6th Addition, U.S. Homes Final Plat 05 -19 -FP and Phase II PUD Major Amendment 05- 20 -AMD n. Set Special Council Meetings in May o. Building Address Number. -erring Tcxt Amendment 05 13 TA p. Set Public Hearing for New Liquor License Application for Rudy's Redeye Grill q. Receive Specifications /Authorize Ad for Bid for Mini Rescue Truck for Fire Department 6, g. Change Order #1, SCADA System, City Project 377 Council Member Baxter announced he did not know what a SCADA System was until he studied the staff summary. Baxter asked staff to explain for the audience. City Engineer Brotzler reported that SCADA is an acronym for Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition System to report well tower water usage and monitor lift stations. It maintains alarms for power failures and low water levels. The proposed change order would allow interfacing with existing systems and modifications for automaton on three wells MOTION by Baxter to approve Change Order #1 on the SCADA System, City Project 377. Second by Sterner. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6. I. City of Rosemount Lot Split, Wiklund Property 05 -14 -LS Council Member Shoe Corrigan articulated thanks to Aina Wiklund for the donation of her property as a green space preserve. Ms. Wiklund expressed her desire to keep the 25 acres as a wild life sanctuary and restored prairie. This excludes the general public from using the land as a park. Council Member Shoe Corrigan requested a future work session to create a zoning designation that would insure the intended land use into the future. Council concurred. City Administrator Verbrugge stated it would be on the next regular work session agenda. Mayor Droste noted this is a great asset for Rosemount and thanked Ms. Wiklund for her generous partnership with the City. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt a RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST FOR THE WIKLUND PROPERTY AT 12110 BACARDI AVENUE. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettigrues. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6. I. Highlands of Hawkins Pond, Kathy Trimble PUD Minor Amendment 05- 24 -AMD Council Member Baxter inquired about the conservation easement for this project and if it affected the number of trees saved. Community Development Director Lindquist presented a map with the changes indicating an expansion of the conservation easement to place driveways on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1. Baxter explained that it was important to maintain the small town feel with mature trees m the community. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Kathy Trimble, owner of the property, requested an explanation of how to maintain a conservation easement. Community Development Director Lindquist reported that it was acceptable to prune and maintain the trees or remove damaged trees and vegetation; however, no accessory structures are allowed in the conservation easement or major changes to the topography. City Attorney LeFevere advised Ms Trimble to consult with her attorney who had drawn up the document. MOTION by Baxter to approve a Minor PUD Amendment for the Highlands of Hawkins Pond revising the Conservation Easement over Lots 1, 2, and 3, subject to conditions. 1) The Conservation Easement be revised to exclude the existing accessory building on Lot 1, Block 1, include the southern ten (10) feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Bloc, 1, and allow the installation of driveways on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 as illustrated on the approved Site Plan. And, 2) Review and approval of all legal documents by the City Attorney. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.o. Building Address Numbers Zoning Text Amendment 05 -13 -TA Council Member DeBettignies wished to inform residents that house numbers displayed will now have to meet specific requirements to comply with the zoning, building and fire codes. This will enable accurate responses to emergency activities. The ordinance reads in part, "New and existing buildings shall have building address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one -half (1/2) inch. These numbers shall be affixed to the principal structure, except in non sewered areas where address numbers shall be affixed to mailboxes or a separate structure plainly legible and visible form the street or road fronting the access to the property." Residents will receive a notice of this change. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt ORDINANCE B PERTAINING TO THE DISPLAY OF BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBERS ON STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY amending the zoning ordinance relating to address numbers. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment The affidavits of posted and published notice for the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment were on file with the City Clerk's Office. City Engineer Brotzler explained that the Comprehensive Wetland had been adopted in 1998 and no major updates have been made to it In 2004 it was decided to improve the plan to help staff with future development. A task force included Council Member Kim Shoe Corrigan, Planning Commissioners Jeff \Xteisensel and John Powell, Utility Commissioner Joan Schnieder, and Wetland Biologist Andrea Moffatt from WSB Associates. Issues 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 identified for revision were: 1) wetland buffer zones and related policies; 2) location of storm water ponds within buffers; 3) public education; 4) wetland management classification appeals; and 5) wetland mitigation regulations and procedures. Ms Moffatt reviewed the Wetland Committee's recommendations City Council Members asked questions about trails within the buffer zones, the responsibility to educate residents on wetlands, and the location of storm water ponds Ms. Moffatt said the plan recommends a 30 -foot structure setback from the buffer edge. Preserve Wetlands would have a 3:1 replacement rano rather than the state requirement of 2:1. Council Member Shoe Corrigan noted that Bill Droste was chair of the original Wetland Committee in 1997 -1998 and Jeff Weisensel was a member at that time also. Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing for audience input. The audience did not comment. MOTION by Droste to close the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Amendment. Second by DeBettignies Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Shoe Corrigan to adopt the amended Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan. Second by Sterner. Ayes: DeBettigmes, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Sterner thanked the volunteer members of the Wetland Task Force committee for all their hard work on the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Receive Bids /Award Contract for 2005 Pavement Management Improvements, City Project 392 City Engineer Brotzler noted that the bids were received on May 13, 2005 allowing for eight combinations of alternates. Two different methods of repair were compared for four areas. McNamara Contracting, Inc. was the low bidder and staff recommends accepting the Total Base Bid plus Alternates 2, 3, and 4 in the amount of $1,416,308.80. The project includes sewer and water repair to 1000 feet of Darhng Path due to settlement and reconstruction, rehabilitation and overlay of city streets and utility improvements located on 130th Street West from Trunk Highway 3 to the east; and, Dodd Court m its entirety, the subdivisions bordered by 145th Street on the north, Chippendale Avenue on the west, CSAH 42 on the south and Canada Avenue on the east side. Also Connemara Trail will be included from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway. City Staff has determined that city funding is available. MOTION by Baxter to adopt A RESOLUTON RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 2005 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVMENTS, CITY PROJECT 392. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Acquisition of 3205 143 Street 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Community Development Director Lindquist reported that modifications have been made to the lease for the house at 3205 143rd Street The residents requested to remain in the home for one more year, until June, 2007. They have agreed to pay $1000 per month and a portion of the taxes. The relocation costs will not be paid until they vacate the house and the amount will likely stay the same, $20,000. The Port Authority pointed out in March that the interest rate was high at 8 Staff was able to negotiate a lower interest rate at 6 The purchase will be structured as a contract for deed with the first payment of $100,000 upon closing and the second payment due on June 30, 2006. The City will own the property after June 30, 2006 and will lease back the house to the occupants on a monthly basis. MOTION by Baxter to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHSE OF 3205 143RD STREET WEST FOR DOWNTOWN ROSEMOUNT REDEVELOPMENT. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettigmes, Shoe Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Transient Merchant and Sales Lot Zoning Text Amendment 05 -21 -TA Community Development Director Lindquist presented an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code to create a new Interim Use in the Zoning Ordinance and update the hcensing process for peddler, sohcitors and transient merchants in the City Code These process changes will better serve the needs of residents and local businesses while protecting residents from fraudulent or abusive peddling or solicitation. Also business owners and property owners adjacent to businesses will also be better protected from the impact of transient merchant sales lots. Two examples of sales lots would be seasonal greenhouses and Boy Scout Christmas tree lots. The Interim Use Permit (IUP) could have a renewal length of 3 to 5 years for the lots that plan to repeat yearly. Police Chief Kalstabakken reported that the amendments for the transient merchant section of the City Code are intended to allow staff to screen applicants better. Residents have complained about rude or pushy behavior by solicitors. Currently a hearing is required to revoke a sohcitor's permit while allowed to continue working in Rosemount and if revoked the sohcitor can reapply in six months. The proposed amendment provides for a twelve- month period after revocation when they are not allowed to hold a permit. The allowable time for sales is recommended to be changed from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a start time of 9 a.m. Chief Kalstabakken also recommended a visible identification card so residents could readily see a City permit was obtained Council Member Sterner asked if businesses that have a delivery route would be affected. Pohce Chief Kalstabakken said routes such as food vendors or companies that have specific appointments with residents are not required to be permitted or register with the City. Mayor Droste inquired about local youth group fundraisers and staff reported they are not required to have a permit. Council Member Baxter requested a defmiuon of "fundraiser" for a non- profit be added to the amendment. Mayor Droste noted a second reading will be held at a future meeting on the Consent Agenda. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2005 Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular and special meetings. Clean Up Day will be Saturday on May 21, 2005 at the Dakota County Technical College from 8 a.m. to noon. Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned. The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -19. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary