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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of February 3, 2004 Regular City CouncilROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING CQ FEBRUARY 3, 2004 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, February 3, 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 DeBettignies, Strayton, and Shoe - Corrigan present. Council Member Riley was ill. Also present were City Administrator Verbrugge, City Attorney LeFevere, City Engineer Brotzler, Community Development Director Lindquist, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Recreation Supervisor Maurer, and Human Resources /Communication Coordinator Weitzel. The Pledge ofAllegiance was said. City Administrator Verbrugge requested two items be added to the Consent Agenda: 1) D.A.R.E. and Police Liaison Services Agreement for the 2003 -2004 school year; and 2) Reschedule March 2, 2004 City Council meeting due to precinct caucuses. Mayor Droste moved to accept the agenda. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. The Agenda was adopted. Certificate of Appreciation for Eagle Scout Award Mayor Droste commended Ryan Spindler, 4202 157 Street West, for receiving the highest award achievable from the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout Award. Mr. Spindler's scout project provided dressers for the Catholic Charities' Furniture Warehouse for needy families. Mr. Spindler had support from Boy Scout Troop 207, his Senior Patrol Leader Mark Croke, and Scout Master Russell Patience. Mr. Spindler's parents, Mark and Cindy Spindler and his family were in the audience. Mayor Droste presented Ryan Spindler with a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Rosemount to honor his accomplishments. Mr. Spindler thanked the city and noted that the Boy Scouts had provided him with many fun experiences. Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) Communications Award Parks & Recreation Director Schultz explained that the joint efforts of the cities of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Independent School District 196 and the Southwest YMCA had produced a Youth and Teen Program Guide for 2002 from the MRPA. The guide was designed to target youth in grades 5 to 12 with a variety of traditional and non - traditional recreational opportunities, volunteer work, and job opportunities. Recreation Supervisor Lisa Maurer accepted the award from Sandy Breuer of Eagan Parks Department, representing the MRPA. Breuer commended the joint efforts and Rosemount's excellent professionalism. Ms. Maurer accepted the award on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department and their staff. Consent Agenda Mayor Droste requested that 6.s., D.A.R.E. and Police Liaison Services Agreement for the 2003- 2004 School Year; and 61 Reschedule March 2, 2004 City Council Meeting be added to the Consent Agenda. Council Member Strayton requested discussion on Items 6. h., j., k., and 1. MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item 6.h., j., k., and 1. for discussion and the addition of Items 6. s. and t. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of January 20 „2004 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of January 14, 2004 Committee of the Whole Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004 c. Minutes of January 20, 2004 Special Joint Meeting d. Bills Listing e. Receive Donation from Parks & Recreation Department f. Receive Donation from Fire Department g. Expenditure Approval from Donation Account for Parks & Recreation Department h. Meadows of Bloomfield Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement Discussed i. Receive Feasibility Report/Set Public Hearing- Meadows of Bloomfield, City Project 380 j. Bloomfield 7 th Addition Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement Discussed k. Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications - Bloomfield 7 th Addition, City Project 384 1. Brockway Property Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), City Project 381 Discussed m. Authorize Feasibility Report- Biscayne Pointe North, City Project 370 n. 2004 Solid Waste Hauler Licenses o. Payment #10 & Final — Trunk Highway 3 Improvements, City Project 318 p. Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan q. Wakota Mutual Firefighter's Aid Association Fire Service Agreement r. Hiring of Parks Supervisor s. D.A.R.E. and Police Liaison Services Agreement for the 2003 -2004 School Year t. Reschedule March 2, 2004 City Council Meeting Meadows of Bloomfield Planned Unit Development Agreement Council Member Strayton reviewed the process for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and questioned what would trigger an amendment to the PUD. Community Development Director Lindquist explained the administrative, minor, and major amendments. The administrative amendment does not require City Council consideration, but the minor and major amendments do. MOTION by Strayton to authorize the execution of the Planned Unit Development Agreement for Meadows of Bloomfield Centex Homes. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. Bloomfield 7 th Addition Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement Council Member Strayton asked about the pipeline easement. City Engineer Brotzler responded that Biscayne Pointe North was a similar issue as discussed regarding limited landscaping that was allowed in the pipeline easement. The agreement's Condition 3. covered compliance with pipeline easements. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan had concerns for the driveway access across the pipeline easement. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR BLOOMFIELD 7 TH ADDITION final plat request from Centex Homes to subdivide approximately 27.1 acres of the Bloomfield development into 33 single - family units and enter into a subdivision agreement. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried. Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications for Bloomfield 7 th Addition, C.P. 384 Council Member Strayton withdrew his discussion request. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004 MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BLOOMFIELD 7TH ADDITION STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 384. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Brockway Property Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), City Project 381 Council Member Strayton requested a review of the process that triggers an EAW. City Engineer Brotzler explained that smaller developments use the EAW and that larger developments use the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) such as airport planning or major interchange development. The EAW is mandatory for residential developments based on the number of housing units. Strayton noted he had received some calls from concerned residents. Community Development Director Lindquist pointed out that even when development is proposed in phases, the entire concept is considered. A recent example of that is the Evermoor development. MOTION by DeBettignies to authorize distribution of the Brockway Property Environmental Area Worksheet (EAW) for the 30 -day comment period. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Water Conservation Ordinance - Second Reading City Engineer Brotzler explained the current ordinance for water conservation that employs a system of watering for residents dependent on even and odd calendar dates and matching the last number of their address house number to the date, either even or odd. In the past, the Police Department would issue a tag which was a misdemeanor for violation of the ordinance and the resident would have to go to court in response, resulting in a fine. The proposed amendment would allow the penalty to be imposed administratively and a fine would result. This would take the burden off the Police Department and allow the Public Works Department to notice violators. Brotzler noted that the aim of this amendment is to educate the public on water conservation and staff does not wish to impose any violations. Also, the amendment would require that all residents restrict their lawn watering between the hours of noon and 6:00 p.m. everyday between May 1 st and August 31st. Watering at this time of day is less effective and more wasteful during hot weather. Discussion was held whether to use a restricted seasonal period or the calendar year. City Attorney LeFevere noted that a calendar year is easier to enforce. The ordinance and resolution were adjusted accordingly. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWN SPRINKLING IN THE CITY; AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE, TITLE 4 CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 4 -1A -3 AND 4 -1A -6 AND AMENDING SECTION 1 B. Second by Strayton. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE SECTION 4 -1A -3 and the suggested changes under numbers 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004 1 to 4 striking the "one" and "period" to be replaced by "calendar." Second by Strayton. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Special Event Policy Parks & Recreation Director Schultz presented the Special Event Policy in the hopes of building a strong future for special events and to help assist the volunteer coordinators. This would provide guidelines governing the review of requests from such organizations for in -kind services provided by the City. This policy would also help insure that events are being organized in an efficient and effective manner. This policy would help by having a recorded history of the organization of events on an annual basis which would help insure continuation of the events into the future. Council asked that staff continue to be reasonable and work with these committees in an effort to pass on these new requirements. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to approve the Special Event Policy. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Villella Lot Slit and Recombination of Outlot B, Country Hills Fifth Addition Community Development Director Lindquist presented Mr. Ronald Villella's request to divide Outlot B of County Hills Fifth Addition, north of Daffodil Path and south of 133 Street. Mr. Villella would then sell the land to the adjoining property owners. Although there is very little usable property on each piece it would increase the square footage of each lot thereby allowing more square footage for structures. Mr. Villella also requested that the area charges be waived. The total area charges for the 1.41 acre site would be $9,431.65. These fees are normally charged as development occurs. About half of the outlot is pond, it is landlocked with no street frontage and therefore is not considered a buildable lot for single - family residential use. Council reasoned that the more exemptions there are from core fees, the higher rates go up on the remaining properties. Outlots are exempt, however, had this been platted and added to the lots at the time of Country Hills Fifth development, they would have had to pay the area charges. Staff recommends collection of the area charges. Council and staff discussed the implementation of the area core trunk charges in 2000. This was formally collected with the building permit application. The new process splits the charges between the trunk area charge at final plat approval and the other half at the time of the building permit. The area charges are costly, but not unreasonable. The Council majority was sympathetic but felt the charges were fair. Ronald Villella, 13393 Danube Circle, reported he had asked the city planner about what charges might be prior to the purchase of the outlot. He felt he received wrong information and the Title Search did not show any outstanding fees. He said the City should be accountable for what they told him. City Attorney LeFevere explained that these development fees are not special assessments. When real property is purchased area charges and park dedication fees are not listed on a Title Search. Mr. Villella presented City Council with a list of comments regarding the Planning Commission minutes of January 13, 2004. These were discussed. Other developments with outlots were discussed. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004 Council Member Shoe - Corrigan was concerned that misinformation was given; she pointed out that this is not good customer service. However, she was not willing to change the policy and felt the area charges should be collected. City Attorney LeFevere noted that it is a benefit to have privately owned land since taxes are paid on it and someone maintains it. Council Member Strayton was willing to waive the fee in this case. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE /SIMPLE PLAT FOR OUTLOT B, COUNTRY HILLS FIFTH ADDITION subject to conditions. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: Strayton. Motion carried. 2004 Legislative Policies City Administrator Verbrugge presented the legislative policies statement that identifies local, regional and statewide issues of significance to the City. These issues were previously discussed at Council work sessions. The priorities were divided into three levels; A -top priority, B- supportive, and C -will monitor. Mayor Droste approved of the document and appreciated the proactive approach of the City. The top priority issue was the Air Cargo Regional Distribution Center proposed by the Greater Metropolitan Area Foreign Trade Zone. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to adopt the City of Rosemount 2004 Legislative Policies as presented. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried. Minnesota Zoo Resolution of Support City Administrator Verbrugge requested the City Council's support of Governor Tim Pawlenty's bonding bill for $34.2 million in financial assistance to the Minnesota Zoo. Right now the Zoo has had to close several exhibits because of lack of funding. The Zoo is a benefit for all the residents of Minnesota and provides attractive educational experiences for nearly one million visitors each year. Verbrugge noted that the Zoo is now twenty -five years old and maintains staff that are leaders in world -wide animal conservation. The resolution would supply legislative support for passage of the bonding bill. MOTION by DeBettignies to adopt A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE MINNESOTA ZOO. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements City Administrator Verbrugge noted the Open House for the Downtown Redevelopment Committee on February 5 th beginning at 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center Auditorium. Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming meetings and noted the earlier change in start time for the February l lth Committee of the Whole, 6:00 p.m. City Hall will be closed for Presidents' Day Holiday, February 16. On February 17, 7:30 a.m. the State of the City Address will be sponsored by the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce. 5 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004 Mayor Droste moved to adjourn to the Executive Closed Session for labor relations discussion at 9:35. p.m. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Four. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -5.