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.
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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
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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.
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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