HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 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 DeBettignies, Shoe
Corrigan, Baxter and Sterner. Staff members present included City Administrator Johnson,
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, City Clerk Domeier, Community Development
Director Lindquist, City Engineer Brotzler, City Attorney LeFevere, Finance Director May
and Assistant City Administrator Foster.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated a change was made to item 6.a. Minutes of the August 7,
2008 City Council Special Meeting Proceedings. The meeting minutes were revised to
include the correct attendance of Council Members.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS /BUSINESS
2.a. Rosemount Greens Presentation
Community Development Director Lindquist provided information about the changes to
the units at Rosemount Greens. She stated that at the Grand Opening celebration, the City
was recognized for its support of the project with the Mayor accepting a plaque on behalf of
the City Council and community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Thomas, President of Dakota County Technical College, invited the public to attend
Septemberfest on September 13 and 14 at the college.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled items 6.g. Trunk Highway 3 Cooperative Agreement,
City Project #421 and 6.h .Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report 2009 Street
Improvements Project, City Project #426 for further discussion.
Motion by Baxter. Second by Sterner.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items a. -f.
a. Minutes of the August 7, 2008 City Council Special Meeting Proceedings
b. Minutes of the August 13, 2008 City Council Work Session Proceedings
c. Bills Listing
d. Resolution Regarding City Administrator (Resolution 2008 -67)
e. Parking Lot Use Agreement with MVTA
f. Parking Lot Memorandum of Understanding
g. Trunk Highway 3 Cooperative Agreement, City Project #421
h. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report 2009 Street Improvements Project,
City Project #426
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.g. Trunk Highway 3 Cooperative Agreement
Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled the item for information only. She requested that
City Engineer Brotzler updated the public on improvements within the agreement. City
Engineer Brotzler provided more information about the proposed improvements on
Highway 3.
Council Member Sterner questioned the funding. Mr. Brotzler stated that the projects are
ranked against other projects and that funding would vary based upon other projects within
the request. He added that the funding decisions would be issued in January 2009 and the
City could continue to apply for funding on an annual basis.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Requesting Funding from MnDOT through the
Municipal Agreement Program for TH 3 and Canada Avenue.
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -68)
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Requesting Funding from MnDOT through the
Municipal Agreement Program for TH 3 at 145t Street and 143 Street.
Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -69)
6.h. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report 2009 Street Improvements
Project, City Project #426
Council Member Shoe Corrigan pulled the item for information only. She requested that
City Engineer Brotzler updated the public on project and proposed timeline. City Engineer
Brotzler provided information on the scope of the project along with the projected timeline.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Ordering a Feasibility Report for the 2009 Street
Improvements Project, City Project #426.
Ayes: Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -70)
7.a. Maple Street Vacation, Case 08 -08 -FP
Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the
staff report.
Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
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Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the vacation of the north 33 feet of Maple
Avenue adjoining Lot 14, Block 3 of Auditor's Subdivision No. 1.
Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner.
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -71)
7.b. St. Joseph School Project Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of a
Revenue Note
Finance Director May stated the item before the City Council was to hear testimony and
discuss the proposed project and financing for the St Joseph school project.
Gary Mitchell, the Business Administrator with St. Joseph School, spoke about the proposed
school building and provided more information about the specifics of the project. Mr.
Mitchell anticipated that construction would start in the late fall and that the school would
open in the fall of 2009. He added that a ground breaking ceremony would be held on
September 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing
Motion by Droste. Second by Baxter.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Sterner
Motion to adopt a Resolution Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of a
Revenue Note for the St. Joseph School Project.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -72)
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9.a. Resolution Setting 2008 Preliminary Levy and Budget Hearing Dates
Finance Director May asked the City Council to adopt the preliminary levy for 2008, set the
hearing dates required by the Truth -in- Taxation laws, and adopt the preliminary budgets for
2009.
Council Member Baxter thanked Mr. May and City staff for presenting the budget
information in a manner that was easy to understand. He took a lot of pride in the
relationship the City Council has with the staff and found it to be a cooperative process.
Mr. May added that because there was only a small increase to the overall levy the City was
not required to hold a truth -in- taxation hearing. He stated that based upon the City Council
input the hearing would still be held to allow citizens the opportunity to speak about the
budget issues.
Mayor Droste thanked Interim City Administrator Lindquist for taking the City Council
through the budget process and commended her on a job well done.
Motion by Sterner. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to adopt a Resolution Setting the Preliminary 2009 General Fund Operating
Budget, the Preliminary 2009 CIP Budgets, the Preliminary 2009 Insurance Budget,
the Preliminary 2009 Port Authority Operating Levy and the Preliminary 2008 Levy
and Budget Hearing Dates Required by the City of Rosemount.
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -73)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste stated next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 16.
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 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk