HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the October 3, 2006 City Council ProceedingsCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council
was duly held on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 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 Sterner, Baxter,
DeBettignies, and Shoe Corrigan attending Staff members present were City Administrator
Verbrugge, Community Development Director Lindquist, Parks and Recreauon Director
Schultz, City Engineer Brotzler, City Attorney Ttetjen, Assistant City Administrator Foster,
Communications Coordinator Cox and City Clerk Domeier The Pledge of Allegiance was
said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Verbrugge stated there were no additions or corrections to the Agenda.
Motion by Droste. Second by Sterner
Motion to adopt the Agenda as it stands.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORTS /BUSINESS
5.a. Introduction of New Assistant City Administrator
City Administrator Verbrugge stated Emmy Foster began duties as Assistant City
Administrator on September 25 He added that Ms Foster is a Rosemount resident and
staff is thrilled to have her on board Ms. Foster provided her education and professional
background and noted she has been a resident of Rosemount for two years with her
husband and two sons. She stated staff has been welcoming and supportive and that she
looks forward to working with the Council. Mayor Droste welcomed Ms Foster to the City
of Rosemount staff
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Sterner. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda Items 6.a. and Items 6.m.
a Minutes of the September 5, 2006 City Council Proceedings
b. Minutes of the September 13, 2006 City Council Work Session Proceedings
c. Minutes of the September 19, 2006 City Council Proceedings
d Bills Listing
e. Appointment of Election Judges for the 2006 General Election (Resolution
2006 -102)
f. Budget Amendments (Resolution 2006 -103)
g. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept.
h. Change Order #2 Final Payment #12 Connemara Trail Overpass, City
Project #379
i. Payment #11 Final Connemara Crossings, City Project #391
j. 2007 -2011 Dakota County C I.P (Resolution 2006 -104)
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k. Streethght Pohcy
1. Authorize Feasibility Report -Flint Hills Resources, City Project #406 (Resolution
2006 105)
m. Twin Ponds Conservation Easement, 05- 41 -AP -V (Resolution 2006 -106)
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter.
Nays: None. Motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Flint Hills Preliminary Approval to the Project and the Issuance of Revenue
Bonds
City Administrator Verbrugge stated at the request of Flint Hills the public hearing will be
cancelled until issues that have arisen on the project are resolved and they are ready to move
forward Mr Verbrugge stated the request was for the City to consider conduit financing for
a Flint Hills project. The required pubhc hearing notice process will start over again at a
later date. At the September 19 meeting, two residents attended the meeting to receive
information on the project Mr Verbrugge stated he contacted the residents to explain the
project and the public hearing process. The residents' concerns were satisfied.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan
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Motion to cancel the Pubhc Hearing for the Preliminary Approval to the Project and
the Issuance of Revenue Bonds.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Public Works Quality Standards
City Engineer Brotzler stated with the goal to become more proactive in the delivery of
services, the Public Works Department developed the Public Works Quality Standards
document The document outlines the objectives and quality standards established as a
guide for the daily activities and responsibilities of the Department. Once adopted, the
document will become the "service manual" for the Department outlning procedures for
completing tasks and serving as a tool to articulate budgetary needs based upon City Council
goals and the resident's needs. Mr. Brotzler further stated the document will be posted on
the City's website.
Council Member Baxter stated he was proud of the Pubhc Works Department for making
the City look so nice on many instances. He added the Department employees rise to the
call of duty and applauded the level of City services the Department provides to the City
Mayor Droste questioned if snow removal procedures were included in the document. Mr.
Brotzler confirmed the procedures were included and residents would be able to view the
document on hne when questioning the procedures for the removal of snow Mayor Droste
echoed Council Member Baxter's comments and added the Department's work whether
visible or non visible is gready appreciated.
Council Member Sterner added the Department did a good job installing the park signs.
Council Member Shoe Corrigan questioned who residents should call if they have questions.
Mr Brotzler responded calls should be drrected to the Public Works Department
Motion by Sterner. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to Adopt the Public Works Quality Standards document
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies.
Nays: None. Motion approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baxter announced that Craig Kusick from Rosemount High School passed away He paid
tribute to Coach Kusick who touched a lot of lives m the City and school in a very positive
manner
Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for September and noted the next
regular City Council meeting would be held on October 17, 2006 City Administrator
Verbrugge stated Fire Station No. 2 is nearing completion and an open house will be held in
the spring
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Droste moved to adjourn the meeting at 7.51 p m. Second by Sterner. Upon
unanimous decision, the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
Amy Domeier,
City Clerk