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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of the October 21, 2008 City Council Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 21, 2008 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145t Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan and Sterner in attendance. Staff members present included City Administrator Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, City Engineer Brotzler, Finance Director May, Communications Coordinator Cox, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Police Chief Kalstabakken, City Attorney LeFevere and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson stated that additional information was provided for item 6.b. Charitable Gambling Premise Permit Climb Theatre, Inc. Motion by Droste. Second by Baxter. Motion to adopt the Agenda as it stands. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS /BUSINESS 3.a. Commendations for Attainment of Eagle Scout Rank Mayor Droste presented Arthur Kaye, David Tapper, Andrew Rome and William Wilson with certificates for their attainment of Eagle Scout Rank. 3.b. City Sponsorship of "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" Event Mayor Droste provided information about the sponsorship of the event that will be held on Thursday, December 4 at United Methodist Church in Rosemount. Motion by Droste. Second by Sterner. Motion to Approve City Sponsorship of `Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" Event. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter Nays: 0. Motion carried. 3.c. Receipt of Donation Community Development Director Lindquist stated that SKB Environmental has offered the City a donation that will assist in installation of athletic facilities. She stated that SKB sent a letter indicating it was pleased to donate up to $200,000 worth of in -kind earthwork or construction for capital improvements to benefit the community. Mayor Droste provided more information about the SKB Trust Board and Fund. He added that SKB has always been involved in sponsoring community events. Rick O'Gara with SKB stated the company was pleased to provide for more capital improvements to the City. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 21, 2008 Motion to receive a donation of site grading work up to $200,000 from SKB Environmental. Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies Nays: 0. Motion carried. Council Member Shoe Corrigan thanked SKB for their generosity to the community. 3.d. Special Event Update Parks and Recreation Director Schultz stated the 2008 Haunted Woods Trail scheduled for October 25. Mike Bouchard, a representative from the event committee, provide an update on the events this year. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT 5.a. Quiet Zone Update City Engineer Brotzler responded to an inquiry on October 7 regarding train noise and outlined the ongoing process and current status for potential improvements to roadway -rail crossings within the City as required for the establishment of a 24 -hour Quiet Zone. Mayor Droste provided information about the crossing guards at the railroad crossings. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Sterner pulled item 6.b. Charitable Gambling Premise Permit Climb Theatre, Inc. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of item 6.b. a. Bills Listing b. Charitablc Cambling Prcmi3c Pcrmit Climb Thcatrc, Inc. c. Cellular Telephone and Smartphone Usage Policy d. Personal Leave of Absence for Firefighter e. St. Joseph School Project Approve the Issuance and Sale of an Educational Facilities Revenue Note (Resolution 2008 -87) f. Application by Danner, Inc. to Renew the 2009 Mineral Extraction Permit Including a Modification to the Grading and Reclamation Plan (08- 27 -ME) g. Application from Minnova, LLC for a Lot Split Subdividing Their Existing 134.48 Acre Property into 57.87 Acre Parcel and a 76.61 Acre Parcel (Resolution 2008 -88) h. Request by Dakota County to Determine the Method of Conveyance of a Tax- Forfeit Property (Resolution 2008 -89) i. Application from Keyland Homes for a Minor PUD Amendment Adding Two New Home Products to the Rosewood Village Neighborhood (Resolution 2008- 90) j. Addendum to Purchase Agreement —14125 Akron Avenue- County Road 73 Improvements, City Project #399 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 21, 2008 k. Lease Agreement —14125 Akron Avenue, County Road 73 Improvements, City Project #399 L Right -of -Entry for 14105 Akron Avenue Property, City Project #399 m. Adelmann Purchase Agreement County Road 73, City Project #399 n. Declaration of Surplus Property o. Authorization of Buffer Zone Protection Program Grant Agreement p. 2009 Waste Abatement Community Funding Application (Resolution 2008 -92) 6.b. Charitable Gambling Premise Permit Climb Theatre, Inc. Council Member Sterner requested more information about the organization. Laurie Gluesing provided information on events booked out for the next four months in the trade area. She stated that CLIMB Theatre was an educational theatre that goes to school to talk to students about various issues including bullying. She stated that the organization has been around for many years. Motion by Sterner. Second by Shoe Corrigan. MOTION Motion to adopt the draft Resolution approving the Charitable Gambling Premise Permit for CLIMB Theatre, Inc. at AMF City Limits Lanes, 15400 South Robert Trail in Rosemount effective upon State review and effective through February 28, 2010. Ayes: Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -93) PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Assessment Hearing 2008 Street Improvements Project, City Project #418 City Engineer Brotzler provided information about the project improvements and project cots and funding. The project included rehabilitation of streets as well as construction of new concrete sidewalks He noted that the sidewalk improvements were included with the street improvements project in accordance with the Trail and Sidewalk Plan adopted by the City Council. All costs associated with the sidewalk improvements were funded by the City's Pedestrian Facility Improvement fund and were not included in the assessment calculations. Mr. Brotzler also provided information on the remaining work and project schedule. Mr. Brotzler stated that staff worked with Dakota County Development Agency (CDA) to make Federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds available to qualifying property owners to pay all or part of the assessments. CDA contact information has been provided to the property owners. He added that to date, the CDA has received 19 applications for funding related to the project. Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing. Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 21, 2008 Council Member Shoe Corrigan requested that Mr. Brotzler share why the project costs were lower than budgeted. Mr. Brotzler explained that with the state of the economy more contractors are competitively bidding on projects. The City was able to capitalize on the savings. He added that the 36% decrease in costs resulted in a $1,200 /unit assessment savings to the residents. Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Baxter. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Assessment Roll for the 2008 Street Improvements Project, City Project #418. Ayes: Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste Nays: None. Abstain: Sterner. Motion carried. (Resolution 2008 -94) ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste stated that the next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5. 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 8:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk