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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. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 15, 2008 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 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 15, 2008 #41.9 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 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 15, 2008 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