HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.b. Minutes of the December 16, 2008 Regular City Council ProceedingsCALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, December 16 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 and Sterner
attending. Council Member DeBettignies was absent. Staff members present included City
Clerk Domeier, City Engineer Brotzler, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development
Director Lindquist, Senior Planner Zweber, Finance Director May, Director of Parks and
Recreation Schultz, City Administrator Johnson and Police Chief Kalstabakken. The Pledge
of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson removed item 6.a. Minutes of the November 12, 2008 City
Council Work Session Proceedings from the Consent Agenda for consideration at a future
meeting.
Motion by. Droste. Second by Sterner.
Motion to adopt the agenda with the removal of item 6.a.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Absent: DeBettignies. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled item 6.f. 2009 Fee Resolution for discussion and 6.v.
Resolution of Approval for CDBG Application to share with the community.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Sterner.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda minutes 6.a., f., and v.
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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Minutes of the December 1, 2008 Truth -in- Taxation Hearing Proceedings
c. .Minutes of the December 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Proceedings
d. Bills Listing
e. On Public Premise Liquor Licenses
f. 2009 Fcc Resolution
g. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account Parks Recreation Dept.
h. Budget Amendments (Resolution 2008 -103)
i. Second Reading and Adoption Storage and Hauling of Solid Waste and
Recyclables (Ordinance XVI.59)
j. •Community Center /Armory Maintenance Agreement
k. Tobacco Free Parks Policy (Resolution 2008 -104)
1. 2009 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
m. Ordinance Amending City Code Title 7: Social Hosts (XVI.60)
n. Receive Donation D.A.R.E. Fund
9.6.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 16, 2008
o. Receive Feasibility Report /Set Public Hearing 2009 Street Improvements
Project, City Project #426 (Resolution 2008 -105) (Resolution 2008 -106)
p. Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) Joint Powers Agreement
q. Acquisition of Easements County Road 73 Improvements, City Project #399
r. Addendum to Purchase Agreement —14145 Akron Avenue, County Road 73
Improvements, City Project #399
s. Approve Joint Powers Agreement JPA with Dakota County for the
Rosemount /UMore /Empire Corridor Study, ENG 0138
t. Payment #4 Final Brazil Avenue Trail Improvements, ENG 134
u. Request by Flint Hills For an Interim Use Permit for Temporary Workers,
Trailers, Communication Trailer, and Warehouse, Case 08- 40 -IUP (Resolution
2008 -107)
v. Rc3olution of Approval for CDBC Application
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner
Nays: None. Absent: DeBettignies. Motion carried.
6.f. 2009 Fee Resolution
Council Member Shoe Corrigan was concerned with the increase in some fees for 2009
when the City is trying to attract new businesses and building. Her main concerns were
related to engineering and public works fees including street assessments for total
reconstruction projects on existing streets; sanitary sewer fees; storm water utility fees and
water access charges. City Engineer Brotzler explained the background for considering the
increase in the fees. City Administrator Johnsons suggested evaluating the fees again in six
to 12 months if economic conditions continue to deteriorate.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Sterner.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments setting the 2009 Schedule
of Rates and Fees.
Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Shoe Corrigan
Nays: None. Absent: DeBettignies. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -108)
6.v. Resolution of Approval for CDBG Application
Council Member Shoe Corrigan requested that staff provide more information about the
CDBG Application. Community Development Director stated that every year the City is
required to apply for CDBG funds. She explained the limitations associated with using the
funds and that some of the funds would be used to upgrade portion of the City -owned
building leased by the CAC. Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided more details
about the proposed improvements at the Family Resource Center.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Sterner.
Motion to approve the draft resolution.
Motion by.Shoe- Corrigan. Second by Sterner.
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner
Nays: None. Absent: DeBettignies. Motion carried.
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Ayes: Sterner, Shoe Corrigan, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: DeBettinies. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008409)
9.a. Request by Shafer Contracting to Renew their Mineral Extraction Permit
through 2009, Case 08 -42 -ME
Community Development Director stated that Shafer Contracting applied for the annual
renewal of the mineral extraction permit for their property located one mile north of 135t
Street East and 1 /4 mile west of Rich Valley Blvd. She provided a summary of the staff report
including the discussion held at the Planning Commission public hearing.
Council Member Sterner questioned if Shafer Contracting would be doing the same about of
mining as the previous year. Scott Spisak with Shafer Contracting stated there was a
significant reduction in the amount of mining from 2007. With the current work load Mr.
Spisak did not anticipate an increase in mining.
Council Member Shoe Corrigan questioned the water issues raised by neighbors to the
Shafer property. Mr. Spisak explained the agreement in place to test the water and added
that the neighbor had their well system chlorinated and that helped with the issue. Council
Member Shoe Corrigan requested that in the spring Mr. Spisak go out and look at the Ista
property to follow up with the other concerns.
Motion to approve renewal of the Shafer Contracting, Inc. Mineral Extraction
Permit for 2009.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste stated that earlier in the evening a reception was held honoring and thanking
Council Members Sterner and Baxter for their service to the community. Council Member
Shoe Corrigan also thanked the Council Members for their years of service and dedication to
the community. Council Member Sterner stated it was an honor to serve on the City
Council.
Mayor Droste stated the next City Council meeting will be held on January 6, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a Motion by
Droste, Second by Sterner, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk