HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the August 4, 2010 City Council Special Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
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AUGUST 4, 2010
m. Request to Adopt a Resolution Electing to Continue Participating in the Local Housing
Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Calendar
Year 2011 -2020 (Resolution 2010 -58)
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills
Nays: None. Motion carried.
9.a. Appeal of Liquor License Amendment: Thompsons Fireside Pizza II, Inc. DBA
Fireside located at 3410150a' Street West
City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of the information provided within the staff report. She
stated that did not support the applicant's request to play music and serve alcohol until 11 p.m.
Lieutenant Ericson provided his concerns with the anticipated crowd, noise and the proximity to
residential areas.
Discussion was held regarding the hours outdoor music is allowed during Leprechaun Days.
Further discussion was held regarding the notification to residents of the event. The City Council
debated allowing outdoors music to be allowed until 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. No
representative from Fireside was at the meeting to discuss notifications to residents or provide more
input on the request. City Clerk Domeier stated that during the planning process staff told Fireside
that they would only support outdoor music being played until 10 p.m. Fireside did not appeal the
closing time until minutes before the last City Council meeting. Additional discussion was held
regarding parking and traffic concerns. The City Council supported extending the outdoor music
and alcohol until 10:30 p.m.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan.
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the liquor license amendment of the On -Sale Class
B Liquor License for Thompsons Fireside Pizza II, Inc. DBA Fireside located at 3410 150,'
Street West to allow for outdoor liquor service in the tent area (adjacent to building) on
Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2010 -59)
9.b. Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the UMore Park Sand and Gravel
Resources Comments, 10 -10 -ME
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. After
outlining all of staff's comments, she recommended authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the
comments regarding the EIS.
Council Member Weisensel commented on the information obtained from Dakota County regarding
the Rich Valley area in Rosemount as a covered karst valley. Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Brotzler stated that it needs to be addressed and identified if the karst valley does exist and
precautionary measures are necessary and should be indentified in the EIS.
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Council Member Bills questioned the timeframe for the review. Ms. Lindquist replied the length of
the review would be dependent on the University and what they plan to do with the comments. She
added that the Board of Regents is planning for tentative approval in November.
Mayor Droste stated that the process moving forward may be very consuming for the public. Ms.
Lindquist explained the purpose of the EIS. She added that when the City develops an ordinance it
would detail the issues such as burning, noise, dust, lighting, etc. The ordinance would outline the
standards but the mineral permit would be very focused in on the details. Mayor Droste questioned
how the City could protect the public and future councils moving down the road on such a large
operation. Ms. Lindquist explained that an annual mining permit would be requested. During the
renewal process conditions may be modified as they move forward into different phases of the
mining operations.
Council Member Weisensel questioned if staff reviewed mining ordinances from other cities. Mr.
Zweber explained that staff reviewed ordinance from Lakeville, Apple Valley and Maple Grove.
Staff chose to use Apple Valley's ordinance as a basis based upon the similarities in uses and
location. He added that Apple Valley also requires the annual renewal of annual mining permits.
Council Member DeBettignies questioned if the Dakota County provided comments. Mr. Zweber
replied that the County had not provided their comments to date. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan
requested that the City Council receive a copy of the County's comments.
Carol Brown, a resident from the Enclave development, urged the City Council to think about the
residents that would have to live with the noise, dust and light pollution. She thanked City staff for
the great presentation.
Leslie Green, a resident from the Enclave development, thanked the City Council for listening to the
resident's concerns. She was thankful that the comments made during the open house meetings
were included in the comment documents. She still had concerns about the lighting but was glad
the City was taking the issues to task.
Council Member Bills questioned why the EIS would go to the Board of Regents. Ms. Lindquist
explained that the University was the designated RGU which makes the Board of Regents the
deciding body.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan expressed concerns about the vision and recognizing what the
University and the City were trying to accomplish. She wanted the land to develop in a responsible
manner. She represented the City and the citizens that live in Rosemount and was concerned about
the effects on the community as whole. She hoped that what has become an antagonistic
relationship comes back to a joint relationship. The City was not trying to stall the process but
mining is a concern that needs to be taken seriously by the City. Mining is not an asset to the
community in the beginning but the reclamation will be a benefit in the future. She added that the
City Council cannot expect property taxes to pay for everything.
Mayor Droste questioned the truck traffic impact to the local roads. Mr. Brotzler explained that
from a traffic standpoint it was anticipated that the routes would be modeled to be on county and
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state roads. Mr. Brotzler had concerns about the use of Biscayne Avenue noting it would need to be
paved for the University to have access. A majority of the traffic is heading to either Highway 52 or
County Road 42. Mr. Zweber provided more information about the traffic control that could be
added to the ordinance. Mayor Droste stated that the University said it would provide additional
buffer to the residents. Staff confirmed that the Enclave development would be 1,000 feet away and
the Bloomfield Meadows development 1,600 feet.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan received several calls from residents regarding the project. She
suggested having a list -sery or mailing list available for people to join to be apprised of the progress
happening at the UMore site. Council Member DeBettignies added that he appreciated that the
University has listened to the resident's concerns. He also thanked staff for their work on the
project.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Shoe - Corrigan.
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the Comments Regarding the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for the UMore Park Sand and Gravel Resources.
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan
Nays: None. Motion carried.
9.c. Authorize Mayor to Sign and Submit Comments Regarding the Draft 2010 Cedar
Avenue Transitway Implementation Plan Update to the Dakota County Regional Rail
Authority
Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided within the staff
report. After review of the comments provided by staff, discussion was held regarding the bus
services. Council Member Weisensel challenged the current express trips listed as part of the 476R
routes. Senior Planner Zweber explained the determination of how the express routes were added
in the report. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan appreciated staffs work on the comments.
Motion by Shoe - Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to authorize the Mayor to Sign and Submit the Comments Regarding the Draft
2010 Cedar Avenue Transitway Implementation Plan Update.
A friendly amendment was suggested by Council Member Weisensel to include the comments
provided regarding the 476R route. Council Members Shoe - Corrigan and DeBettignies concurred.
Ayes: Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of upcoming events. The next City Council meeting will be
held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
Second by Bills the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk