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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of September 7, 2004 Regular City Council MeetingITEM# 6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 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 Strayton, Shoe - Corrigan and DeBettignies present. Council Member Riley was absent. Also present were City Administrator Verbrugge, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Lindquist, City Engineer Brotzler, Assistant Administrator Weitzel, Finance Director May, and Parks and Recreation Director Schultz. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge requested three changes to the agenda. 1) Consent Item 6.o. Staff reviewed the bids and recommended awarding the contract for Rosewood Village 2" Addition to Erickson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $443,123.59. 2) Consent Add -On Item 6. p. Staff requested a special City Council meeting on September 15, 2004 prior to the scheduled work session to consider an agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation and 3) Department Heads Reports: Police Chief Kalstabakken to give a report on the mercury spill. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda with the three modifications presented by City Administrator Verbrugge. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. The agenda was adopted. No public comments were offered from the audience. Mercury Incident Report Police Chief Kalstabakken reported that a release of mercury was reported at Rosemount Woods Manufactured Home Park on September 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. By 8:15 p.m. a hazardous material team was at the site. Eleven homes were evacuated, 49 people were decontaminated and temporarily housed by the American Red Cross. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Health are checking levels of mercury to assure the safety of the residents. A public informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8 th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center. The mercury appears to be confined to a small area. The mercury was apparently removed from a shed on the Brockway glass factory property by two juveniles. None of the mercury was released until it was brought to the manufactured home park. Recognition of DARTS Volunteer Mayor Droste thanked citizens that give back to their community by serving seniors. DARTS was established as a nonprofit organization in 1974. DARTS volunteers in Rosemount have donated over 1400 hours of service in 2003. Mayor Droste introduced Colleen Fritsch, Director of Volunteer Resources for DARTS. Ms. Fritsch noted that the age of the volunteers are youth on up to seniors doing various task such as raking leaves, painting homes, or driving for groceries or doctor appointments. Ms. Fritsch reported that a special event is being held to honor DARTS volunteers on September 16, 2004. Mayor Droste presented a proclamation recognizing the efforts of DARTS volunteers and thanking them for their contribution to Rosemount seniors. MOTION by Droste to proclaim September 16, 2004 as the event "Stars with a Heart" Day to honor DARTS volunteers. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 Recognition of the Facilities Task Force Members Parks and Recreation Director Schultz commended the Community Facilities Task Force for completing a report to help direct city staff in fulfilling the future needs of residents. The members came from a wide variety of backgrounds. The meetings were well attended and much research and discussion was reviewed to finalize the community's priorities. Mayor Droste presented certificates of appreciation to those members present: Forrest Krogh — President of Rosemount Seniors, Matt Kearney — RAHA member, Tom Caravello — member at large, and Phil Sterner, Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Appreciation was also directed to the remaining Task Force members: Philip Harris — student, Meghan Cockerill - student, Mike Winter — RAHA member, Dana Brodt — member at large, Tim Wynne — member at large, Mindy Andreasen — member at large, Smokey Vitek — member at large, and Mike Eliason - Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Consent Agenda MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with the additional information for Item 6.o. and the addition of Item 6. p. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of August 17, 2004 City Council Meeting b. Minutes of August 11, 2004 City Council Work Session c. Minutes of August 23, 2004 Joint City Council & Park & Recreation Meeting d. Minutes of August 23, 2004 City Council Budget Work Session e. Bills Listings f. Receive Donation for Parks & Recreation and Fire Department g. Expenditure from Donation Account for D.A.R.E. h. Authorizing Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety/Homeland Security i. Employee Assistance Program j. Authorizing Hiring of Police Officer k. Declare Costs for Assessment/Set Public Hearing, CR 46 /Trunk HWY 3 Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 284 1. Declare Cost for Assessment/Set Public Hearing — 2004 Street & Utility Reconstruction, City Project 376 in. Declare Costs for Assessment/Set Public Hearing — 2003 Chippendale Ave. & CSAH 42 Reconstruction, City Project 344 n. Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Agreement and Cost Participation with Dakota County — Trunk HWY 3 Cooperative Agreement Improvements (Connemara Trail — CSAH 38 [McAndrews Road]), City Project 385 o. Reject Bids - Rosewood Village 2" Addition Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 378 Bids not rejected. Award to Erickson Construction, Inc. for $443,123.59 p. Add -on Set Special City Council Meeting on September 15, 2004 Approve 2005 Preliminary Levy and Set Hearing Dates City Administrator Verbrugge reviewed the budget process and presented the 2005 Budget based on anticipated growth and service needs. Verbrugge presented an example of a home valued at 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 $200,000 that would show a $78 decrease in the city portion of a resident's property tax. However, the property value (determined by Dakota County) will likely increase which may offset the reduction. The City has implemented increased budget amounts for a pavement maintenance program, communication and marketing, and added three staff positions. Finance Director May reviewed changes to line items for election equipment, health insurance, salary adjustments and newsletter costs. The increases amount to 10% of the total costs of the operation budget. The Truth In Taxation Public Hearing is scheduled for December 6, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. Staff was thanked for their diligent work on the budget. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to adopt A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2005 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY 2005 C.I.P. BUDGETS, THE PRELIMINARY 2005 INSURANCE BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY PORT AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY AND THE PRELIMINARY 2005 LEVY AND BUGET HEARING DATES REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Trunk Highway 3 Cooperative Agreement Improvements, Connemara Trail/CSAH 38, City Project 385 City Engineer Brotzler reported that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has not signed an agreement for this project and with fall approaching there is limited time for construction. This will likely move the completion date to the summer of 2005. Chuck Rickart with WSB & Associates, Inc. reported that the signal light at Connemara Trail and Highway 3 can likely be completed this year because the underground work is done. The signal light at McAndrews Road may not be scheduled until 2005. No action was taken on City Project 385. Announcements Mayor Droste reviewed the scheduled meetings in September noting the Special City Council meeting on September 15, 2004. Mayor Droste adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -34. 3