HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the April 15, 2008 City Council ProceedingsMotion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to adopt the Agenda with the changes.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 15, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council
was duly held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 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 DeBettignies, Shoe
Corrigan, Sterner and Baxter in attendance. Also in attendance were Interim City
Administrator /Community Development Director Lindquist, Assistant City Administrator
Foster, Senior Planner Zweber, Chief of Police Kalstabakken, Director of Parks and
Recreation Schultz, Communications Coordinator Cox, City Attorney Tietjen and City Clerk
Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Boy Scouts in attendance.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Interim City Administrator Lindquist stated that additional information was added to
Consent Agenda items 6.j. and 6.k. She stated that Item 6.o. Approve Extending Working
Hours for SKB Environmental was added. She also pulled item 6.m. from the Consent
Agenda.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS /BUSINESS
3.a. Volunteer recognition
Mayor Droste presented certificates of appreciation to the volunteers listed within the staff
report.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Sterner.
Motion to approve the Proclamation recognizing volunteers in Rosemount.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maureen Asleson, Rental Coordinator at the Rosemount Community Center, asked the City
Council to reconsider the action to eliminate Community Center Manager position.
Tom Pekarski, 14800 Dodd Blvd., Rosemount, expressed concern about the level of
enforcement for off premise signs in the City.. He was concerned about the home builders
who place signs throughout Rosemount. He questioned why a committee was set up to
review the sign ordinance for the home builders but not for his sign issues.
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Interim City Administrator Lindquist explained that the task force had been previously set
up to focus on other sign issues but they will also be addressing off premise signs and
electronic signs. Mayor Droste added that in the R -1 zoning district off premise signs are
not allowed. Mr. Perkarski questioned if he could be arrested for a probation violation.
Police Chief Kalstabakken replied that when a person does something wrong they take the
chance of getting caught whether or not on probation. Ms. Lindquist explained that Mr.
Perkarski runs a home occupation and that signage is not allowed for home occupations per
the zoning code.
Leigh Anderson, 14321 Bayberry Trail, Rosemount, voiced concern about the decision to
eliminate the Fire Marshal position. He asked the City Council to reconsider their decision
to eliminate the Fire Marshal position. He was concerned about being a $2.00 per call
firefighter and the danger he would be put in without a Fire Marshal on staff.
Glenn Snyder, 14800 Camero Lane, Rosemount, expressed concern about eliminating the
Fire Marshal's position.
Ms. Lindquist stated that Consent Agenda item 6.d. relates to the reorganization resulting in
the layoff of the current Fire Marshal. She stated that those duties would be combined into
a new code compliance official position. She added that staff explored the certification and
education components and that capable staff was available to meet the job responsibilities or
the State can also help out on a temporary basis.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Sterner pulled item 6.d. from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with item m being eliminated; item d being
pulled and the addition of item o and additional wordage added to j and k.
a. Minutes of the April 1, 2008 Special City Council Proceedings
b. Minutes of the April 1, 2008 City Council Proceedings
c. Bills Listing
.1. Authorize Rcorganization
e. Authorize creation of new position
f. Budget Amendments (Resolution 2008 -34)
g. On -Sale License on Public Premise
h. Approve Selection of Executive Search Firm
i. 2008 Leprechaun Days Service Agreement
j. Receive Bids /Award Contract Brazil Avenue Trail Improvements, ENG 134
(Resolution 2008 -35)
k. Award Contract Akron Utility Clearing, City Project #417
(Resolution 2008 -36)
L Declaration of Easement Akron Avenue Trunk Utility Railroad
Improvements, City Project #417
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n. Welcome to Rosemount Sign
o. Approve Extended Working Hours for SKB Environmental.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.d. Authorize Reorganization
Council Member Sterner did not feel comfortable with the item being placed on the Consent
Agenda. He approved the concept of the item but requested more information on the
positions.
Council Member Baxter stated that the City would be heading into difficult budget times in
2008 and 2009 but expected the worst in 2010. He stated that the City needs to make
provisions. He added that if a Fire Marshal is needed at 50% capacity then it should be
brought to the City Council through the right channels.
Mayor Droste noted that the Fire Marshal served the City in a part-time capacity and
explained how the position was being restructured. He added that the City contributes a
large amount of money to the fire department for their retirement.
Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated it was not an easy decision to make but the
reorganization was part of the City Council's responsibility heading into difficult times.
Council Member DeBettignies explained the economics of the reorganization.
Motion by Baxter. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to Approve the elimination of the Community Center Manager, Fire
Marshal, Code Enforcement Specialist, and one Building Inspector; and Authorize
staff to Issue Notices of Layoff.
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Baxter, DeBettignies
Nays: Sterner. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Duluth Management, LLC Application for Off -Sale Liquor License
City Clerk Domeier summarized the information provided in the staff report.
Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing.
Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: 5
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Nays: 0. Motion carried.
The City Council thanked Fritz Dolejs for his many years of service and involvement in
community. Mr. Dolejs stated it was a successful 22 years and he appreciated the
relationship he had with the City Council and Police Chief Kalstabakken. Apurva Patel,
representing the new owner, stated that he did not anticipate any changes in the daily
operations.
Motion by Shoe Corrigan. Second by Sterner.
Motion to approve the off -sale liquor license application for Duluth Management,
Inc. DBA Shenanigans Liquors for property located at 15047 Crestone Avenue with
the condition that the current owner relinquishes its liquor license upon the sale of
the business.
Ayes: Droste, Sterner, Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Baxter announced that Greg Clausen would be retiring in June. He wished
Mr. Clausen the best of luck as he retired from the school.
Mayor Droste announced the upcoming events on the City Council calendar. The next
regular City Council meeting will be held on May 6, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Droste made a
motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Sterner. The motion was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk