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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of July 5, 2005 Regular City Council MeetingITEM 6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, July .5, 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 Sterner, Baxter, Shoe Corrigan, and DeBettignies attending. City staff present were City Administrator Verbrugge, Attorney Many Tietjen, City Planner Pearson, Communications Coordinator Cox, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Fire Chief Aker, Fire Captain Reis, and Parks and Recreation Director Schultz. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge presented two additional items for the Consent Agenda: 1) Planning Commissioner Resignation of Laurie Humphrey, and 2) Temporary On -Sale Liquor License apphcanon for the American Legion for Leprechaun Days. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with the addition of Consent Agenda Item 6.r. Planning Commissioner Resignation and Item 6 s. Temporary On -Sale Liquor License. Second by Sterner. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. Public Comment Marianne Brown, 7754 142nd Street West, Apple Valley, is Supervisor for the Soil and Water Conservation District 2 She came to speak to city officials to remind them of the assistance available through this agency Ms. Brown also participates in the Metropolitan Association of Soil and Water. Rosemount's rapid development may benefit from both rural and urban programs that are available The City staff and officials were invited to contact the Soil and Water Conservation agency for technical assistance in management, control, and protection of the County's soil and water resources. Mayor Droste said the City appreciated very much the work that is done by the Soil and Water Conservation agency and thanked Ms. Brown for her introduction. Robert Pfaff, 2825 138th Street, Rosemount Woods Mobile Home Park, reported that he felt the banners and holiday lights should be distributed evenly on the main streets in Rosemount. Mr. Pfaff complained that streetlights that are not operating should be repaired faster He had noticed five or six streetlights burned out throughout the city that have not been repaired. Mayor Droste stated that staff will research this and report back. Congressman John Kline City Administrator Verbrugge introduced Congressman John Kline who represents the City of Rosemount in the United States House of Representatives 2nd District Congressman Kline gave updates on several topics that are being considered in Washington, D C. The Transportation Bill which apportions funding for road projects is at Conference Committee now and has passed the House and the Senate. An Energy Bill will add new law providing for new lob opportunities. A Budget Bill will allow funds to be released by September 30. A discussion ensued about national issues such as illegal immigration, health care expectations, aid to Africa, and the economy. Mayor Droste highlited the need to rewrite the 1996 Telecommunications Act regarding franchise fees. Congressman Kline said that issues such as eminent domain and condemnation rulings may affect how cities can develop He noted that concentrated efforts with county boards and commissioners can also reach Washington D.C. commissions, such as the Cedar Corridor Project Congressman Kline invited city officials, staff and residents to contact him at his Burnsville office or in Washington, D.C. and thanked City Council for allowing him time. Mayor Droste and City Council thanked Congressman Kline for his input and participauon in the needs of the City. Special Event Update Leprechaun Days Parks and Recreation Director Schultz introduced the chair of the Leprechaun Days Committee Doreen Perkins and Committee Member Tad Johnson. Ms. Perkins presented the scheduled events, many repeated events and some new ones. This year there will be a Classic Car Show at Big Daddy's Restaurant. Mr. Johnson reported that there are 46 events and the planmng meetings have had good participation. The Committee thanked the City for their participation by staff from the Parks, Public Works, and Police Departments. There are Leprechaun Days buttons available for $1. Mayor Droste thanked the Leprechaun Days Committee for all their hard work. Consent Agenda Council Member Sterner requested that Items 6.p. and 6.q. be pulled for discussion. MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of two items, 6.r. Planning Commissioner Resignation and 6 s. Temporary On -Sale Liquor License and the removal for discussion Items 6.p. and 6.q Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: Baxter, DeBetugmes, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner. Nays. None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of June 21, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of May 24, 2005 City Council Work Session c. Bills Listing d. Receive Donation for Fire Department e. Receive Donation for Parks and Recreation Department f. Expenditure Approval from the Donations Account for Parks Recreation Department g. Budget Amendments h. Accept and Award Bid for Fire Department Mini Rescue Vehicle Body 1 Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report 2006 Pavement Management Project, City Project 396 j. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on PCS Liquors, LLC, d /b /a Rosemount Liquor Mart k. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Apple Amencan Limited Partnership of Minnesota, d /b /a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill Bar 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2005 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2005 1. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Supervalu, Inc, d /b /a Cub Foods m Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses n. Hentage Development LLC PUD Agreement, Southeast Corner of Chippendale and Carrousel WW/ay o. Authorization for Temporary Street Closings and Amendment to Service Agreement p. Roscmount Plaza C nd miniums PUD D1m r Amendment Case 05 31-AMD q. Schedule C until Work Scssi n f r Wcdncaday, July 27, 2005 r. Add -On Planning Commissioner Resignation s. Add -On Temporary On -Sale Liquor License Rosemount Plaza Condominiums PUD Minor Amendment Case 05- 31 -AMD Council Member Sterner supported the original PUD with a fountain because it focused on a gathering place for residents. City Planner Pearson reported that the residents had voted to remove the fountain and cement because of the expense of repairing it Mr. Lucking was representing the condominium association. Mr. Lucking reported that the fountain had settled and the drainpipe was broken. He said he was told it would be better to start over than try to repair the current fountain. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz reported that a similar project was estimated to be from $65,000 to $75,000. City Administrator Verbrugge said the cost is the responsibility of the Association. Local skateboarders have been unwelcome users of the fountain area because of the hard surface. Staff recommends returning the area to green space (3,000 sq. ft. of sod) to eliminate the skateboarder problem. City Planner Pearson noted that in 1985 the city provided $45,000 of funding for improvements in the open area Staff also suggested removing the steps so that the area would be handicap accessible. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt a resolution approving the minor PUD amendment for the Rosemount Plaza Condominiums Second by Shoe Corrigan. Ayes: DeBetttgnies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Baxter. Nays: Sterner. Motion carried. Schedule Council Work Session for Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Council Member Sterner reported that he is not available on July 27, 2005, but could attend on Thursday, July 28, 2005 Council Member Shoe Corrigan reported that she would not be available that entire week, but felt it was important to move forward with the topics of discussion Discussion ensued The consensus was to hold the meeting on July 28. MOTION by Sterner to set a special Work Session of the City Council on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 6:30 p.m Second by DeBetugmes. Ayes. Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBetugmes. Nays. None. Motion carried. Adopt City Council Goals 2005 -2006 City Administrator Verbrugge reviewed the Council's process for determining priorities for the City of Rosemount They looked at both short and long -term goals during two special ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2005 meetings Five goals were reached that point to specific goals and action steps for each. The five main goals are: 1. Defining mix and quality of amenities appropriate to Rosemount 2. Achieving balanced growth 3. Maintaining service levels and quality while expanding 4. Achieving a competitive tax rate with other cities in market area 5. Accomplishing downtown redevelopment These goals will be published in the newsletter and posted on the web site for residents to view. These goals also provide clear direction to Council and staff for the 2006 budget process. City Administrator Verbrugge said the goals with action steps is a "living document" and will be adjusted when warranted. Council Member Sterner questioned the wording for goal number four. He remembered discussion about diversifying our tax base and adding to commercial growth and requested additional verbiage to reflect that. Council Member DeBettigrues thought that the point was covered with the goal detail statement, "Define competitive tax rate level (target)." DeBettigmes said the premise was to have an average tax base, not the top rated one or the bottom rated one. City Administrator Verbrugge said the language in the Key Financial Strategies was 65/35% which would have periodic review. Council Member Shoe Corrigan suggested leaving the goal as is for this year and then work toward the tax base issue next year. Council Member Baxter agreed that they must increase commercial development Council Member Sterner agreed to keep the goals as presented. MOTION by Sterner to adopt the City Council Goals for 2005 -2006. Second by Shoe Corrigan Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan Nays. None. Motion carried. Change August 2, 2005 City Council Meeting Date City Administrator Verbrugge reported that the National Night Out campaign is being held on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. City Council has in the past support the campaign by attending the over 24 block parties held in neighborhoods throughout Rosemount. Police Officer Chad Rosa is coordinating the block parties and providing barricades and demonstrations from the police and fire departments. MOTION by DeBettignies to change the first meeting for the month of August for the Rosemount City Council to Monday, August 1, 2005 from the regularly scheduled Tuesday, August 2nd meeting. Second by Sterner. Ayes; Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste. Nays None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming regular and special meetings. There will be a regular Port Authority meeting on July 19, 2005 at 630 p.m. 4 Mayor Droste moved to adjourn Second by Sterner. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2005 -27. 5 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2005 Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary