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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. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL 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. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 16, 2008 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