HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the March 15, 2011 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875
145 Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Shoe Corrigan, Weisensel,
DeBettignies and Kearney attending. Staff members present included City Administrator
Johnson, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Lindquist, City
Engineer Brotzler, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Communications Coordinator Cox, and
Recording Secretary Hanson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated there were no additions or corrections to the agenda.
Motion by Droste to adopt the Agenda. Second DeBettignies.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Absent: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Police Officer Oath of Office.
New City of Rosemount Police Officer Joshua Swenson took the oath of office.
b. Recognition of Irish Dance International Competitor
Mayor Droste recognized Evan Lowe for his success in competitions for Irish Dance,
and in support of his efforts at the world championships in Dublin this spring. Evan is
a freshman at Rosemount High School.
c. Application for Formal Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Recognition
The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign is intended to support service personnel and
their families while deployed and after returning home. City Administrator Johnson
introduced Don Sinnwell, who is leading the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon committee, and
requested a motion to approve the application to become an officially designated
community.
Mr. Sinnwell gave a brief presentation on the goals and accomplishments of the Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon committee. Mr. Sinnwell stated they are looking for more core
committee people to help with future projects.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan to approve the resolution supporting an application for
Rosemount to become officially designated a `Beyond the Yellow Ribbon"
community by the State of Minnesota.
Second by Weisensel.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Kearney
Nays: None. Absent: 0. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 -15).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Droste pulled item 6.c. for discussion.
Motion byDeBettignies. Second by Kearney.
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Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of item 6.c.
a. Minutes of the March 1, 2011 Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Appointment of SKB Clas3 I Tru3tcc
d. On -Sale License on Public Premise
e. Special Assessment Agreement (Resolution 2011 -16.)
f. Source Water Protection Grant Agreement
g. Receive Plans Specifications Ratify Ad for Bid 2011 Street Improvement
Project, City Project #432 (Resolution 2011 -17.)
h. Approve First Amendment to Amended and Restated MVTA Joint Powers
Agreement (Resolution 2011 -18.)
i. Lot Split Request by Minnova Land, LLC, Case 11 -02 -LS (Resolution 2011 -19.)
j. A Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Minnesota DNR Local Trail
Connections Grant and Designating Matching Funds (Resolution 2011 -20.)
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Absent: 0. Motion carried.
6.c. Appointment of SKB Class I Trustee
Mayor Droste gave special recognition to Bill Olson who was present in the audience and
formally announced his appointment.
Motion by Droste. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to approve a resolution to appoint Bill Olson as a Class I Trustee for the
SKB Environmental Rosemount Community Trust for a three -year term expiring
December 31, 2013.
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan
Nays: None. Absent: 0. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 -21.)
9.a. Amendment to City Code 7-4: Animal Control
Police Chief Gary Kalstabakken introduced an ordinance amendment to the animal control
ordinance that removes the licensing requirements for cats and also removes language
prohibiting cats from being at large. Cat owners will no longer be required to purchase a
license for their cat. If complaints are received concerning stray cats, the Police Department
will no longer have a Community Service Officer or Police Officer respond to the
complaint. Police Chief Kalstabakken stated that the ordinance will still regulate the number
of animals permitted at a property, residential or agricultural.
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Council member Shoe Corrigan thanked staff for their work and confirmed that the
ordinance amendment will be posted on the city website.
Mayor confirmed that dogs still need to be licensed through the City and the Police Chief
provided instructions on how a resident can accomplish that.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Kearney.
Motion to approve an ordinance amending City Code 7 -4.
Ayes: Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: 0. Motion carried. (Ordinance 2011 -3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste stated upcoming events on the calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a Motion by
Mayor Droste, Second by Council member DeBettignies, the meeting was adjourned at
8:OOp.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary