HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of February 13, 2003 Committee of the WholeITEM # 6 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Committee of the Whole, regular work session meeting
of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Thursday, February 13, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Riley, and Shoe -
Corrigan present. Also in attendance were Interim City Administrator/ Police Chief
Kalstabakken, Community Development Director Parsons, Parks and Recreation Director
Schultz, and City Engineer Brotzler. The agenda was adjusted to include City Council position
interviews and move the SKB presentation to follow the interviews.
City Council Position Interviews
City Council continued interviews from their Saturday, February 8th interviews. Four applicants
were called back for a second interview: Dave Anderson, Maureen Geraghty - Bouchard, Casey
Wollschlager, and Kevin Strayton. Interviews were conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and
then the scheduled Committee of the Whole proceeded.
SKB Expansion
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken presented four issues for discussion by Council and
reviewed a traffic report and environmental report. SKB Environmental Inc. has requested a
much larger capacity storage than allowed by the City's zoning ordinance. Rich Valley Landfill
expanded into Rosemount in 1994 on the northern border and the limited volume of 200,000
cubic yards was initially set for that area. The additional volume requested would be
accomplished by filling in areas between current cells in a "saddle" form increasing the height.
SKB maintained that the landfill would roughly double in size in both land area and capacity.
SKB has held an excellent record for operations and is even considered a desired "model" by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The Planning Commission has recommended
approval of a zoning amendment to increase the volume. The MPCA and Dakota County
Environmental Division have stringent requirements that must be met. City of Rosemount
approval is necessary prior to MPCA and Dakota County approval.
The key environmental issue with the landfill is the control and treatment of the water that
leaches through the landfill materials (leachate). A liner has been installed to capture the leachate
even though this is not a requirement by MPCA. The captured leachate is then pumped out and
trucked to the Rosemount Treatment Plant or to Pigs Eye Treatment Plant. After the landfill is
filled, it would be capped with a clay liner and an 80 -mil poly liner. After two to five years,
nearly all moisture will be gone and any settling of material would be complete. Ash is very
dense and becomes almost like concrete when compacted.
Council asked about how hazardous the waste is being placed into the landfill. SKB explained
that there are never any hazardous wastes acccepted. Each truckload is tested ten to twelve times
load and then a "finger print" of the material is recorded. A test is done immediately on that
material and if something is unacceptable it is shipped back to its origin immediately. The types
of material that will be accepted are industrial waste, ash, and construction/demolition debris.
Construction / demolition debris is not currently accepted at the site but will comprise most of
the requested expansion of cells.
1
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Council discussed an end use for the landfill. The consensus was that the best land use is not
known now because there are so many variables. Because this is an industrially zoned area, a
park or golf course seems unlikely. There may be a market for a truck terminal or commercial
use in the future for the land. If a commercial use could be found, then investing a large amount
into grass and landscaping could be avoided. Council requested that a condition in the Interim
Use Permit (IUP) include language to evaluate the end use over the life of the landfill. Council
also discussed landscaping only the visible area, keeping it passive and natural perhaps with
walking trails. The IUP would require renewal every five years and review of the end use could
occur at those times. SKB noted that each cell would be sealed as it is filled; so determining the
end use could affect how it is sealed. Also SKB noted that the City could purchase the completed
landfill at 80% of the land value. SKB will be spending funds to close each cell as it occurs in
accordance with the approved end use plan. Any alteration to the end use plan requires a change
in the permits issued by MPCA and Dakota County.
Foth & Van Dyke Consultants presented a letter with Findings of Fact regarding the SKB
Rosemount Industrial Waste Facility Major Modification. They addressed the truck traffic design
by using County Road 38 for an alternate exit. Highway 55 is the main entrance. Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) rated the capacity of Highway 55 at 20,000 trips per
day (TPD) and CR 38 at 15,000 trips per day. SKB projects 315 TPD on HWY 55 and 915 TPD
on CR 38. The portion of Highway 55 used as a service road will eventually be turned over to
the city for maintenance.
Discussion was held regarding what type of fees might be expected from SKB per ton or cubic
yard. Fees generated will be included in an amendment to the existing Development
Commitment agreement and will be negotiated to be similar to fees paid at landfills in other
Dakota County cities. Also a lump sum of money could be requested up front in order to develop
a city project or somehow improve city amenities. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan noted that the
public should be involved and informed of the zoning amendment. The MPCA will have a thirty -
day period for comment before approval also. SKB's request will be addressed at the March 6th
Council meeting.
Sidewalk and Trail Improvement Plan
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz and City Engineer Brotzler reviewed the Sidewalk and
Trail Improvement Plan. A map was shown that identifies locations where connections between
existing trails are needed. A priority list will be worked on considering safety first and then the
most heavily used sidewalks and trails. The budget this year includes $125,000 to begin
improvements and maintenance. The most effective use of funds could be accomplished by using
the public works crew to resurface needed areas. Schultz noted that grant money might be
available for some projects. Brotzler also noted some cities have done bond issues in order to
fund projects. Several trails were identified for maintenance. New development is always
requested to install connecting sidewalks or trails as stated in the Parks Master Plan.
Leprechaun Days Service Agreement
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz submitted a revised Leprechaun Days Service Agreement.
Mayor Droste requested a review of liability and legal issues with the city's involvement of all
community events. Droste wanted to consider a structure or board that would better serve the
residents. Droste suggested stepping back this year to observe the perception that events are
2
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
"city" events and consider how much funding should be city sponsored. Events mentioned were
Halloween Party, City Garage Sale, Leprechaun Days, Share the Spirit, and Shamrock Award.
Council Member DeBettignies noted that donations to these events require a LG5 forin on which
the city signs off. DeBettignies noted that the Minnesota Foundation could be a resource for
information. The Leprechaun Days Service Agreement will be brought to the March 6 Council
meeting for consideration.
Skate Park
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz reviewed the Task Force recommendation for a Tier I
Skate Park to be located in Central Park with $25,000 worth of equipment. The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended the location to be at Schwarz Pond Park north of the
Community Center. Council consensus was to keep the activity in Central Park so kids can walk
to it. All Tier I park equipment must be 3 feet tall or lower, it does not require supervision,
padding, or a fence enclosure. Funds for the park have been received from SKB and Rosemount
First State Bank. The Jaycees, Quizno's, and Dole Explosives may pledge money for the skate
park. A determination to expand or change the skate park can be made after this year's use and
review. The skate park would be placed on the paved hockey rink. Council directed Schultz to
prepare a Request for Proposal for equipment and proceed with the project this year.
Commission By -Laws and Selection Process
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken presented the amended by -laws for commissions to
change terms from one year for the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions to three -
year terms and remove the Council Liaison requirement. The Commission Selection Policy was
also drafted to reflect the term length change. The Port Authority by -laws were amended by the
City Attorney at Article V. Governing Body to correct the inappropriate change to three -year
terms and add language to have council member terms coincide with their elected term. The
statement of "not less than two commissioners shall also be members of the council" was
debated; later it was found to be in the originating resolution. The Port Authority Chairperson
will be elected by the commission members. These amendments will be brought to the March 6th
Council meeting for consideration.
Council Member Appointment
Mayor Droste called for selection of the council member position following the second
interviews of Dave Anderson, Maureen Geraghty- Bouchard, Casey Wollschlager, and Kevin
Strayton. All four applicants had enthusiastic comments and good communication skills. The
choice was difficult and Council did not want to discourage those not chosen from continuing his
or her service to the community. After some discussion Council decided to appoint Kevin
Strayton to the remaining term of Council Member Klassen's at the March 6, 2003 City Council
meeting. That term will expire December 31, 2004.
Additional Topics
Council Member Riley requested that the City's Emergency Plan be reviewed at the next
Committee of the Whole. Council was advised that a letter supporting Dakota County's request
for federal transportation funds for Highway 52 corridor projects at Co. 46 and 47 will be sent.
The letter will be signed by the mayor and interim city administrator . The meeting was
adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
3
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink
Recording Secretary
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2003 -06.
El