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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of February 20, 2003 Regular City Council MeetingA Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Shoe - Corrigan and Riley present. Council Member DeBettignies was absent. Also in attendance were Interim City Administrator/ Police Chief Kalstabakken, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Parsons, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Human Resource /Communication Coordinator Graff, Finance Director May and Engineering Consultant Mark Erichson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes proposed to the agenda. Council consensus was to approve the agenda as presented. There were no public comments or response to public comments. Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting 2001 Finance Director Jeff May reviewed the financial reporting process and the teamwork it takes with city staff and City Council. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local government financial reporting. This is the sixth consecutive year that the City of Rosemount has received this award. This award is beneficial for bond ratings. Mayor Droste congratulated Finance Director May and city staff on behalf of all Rosemount citizens. Consent Agenda Mayor Droste pulled Item 6.c. for recognition, Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration. MOTION by Droste to approve the Consent Agenda after removing Item 6. c. Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration. Second by Riley. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley. Nays: None. Motion passed.. a. Minutes of February 6, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting Bills Listing b. Bills Listing G. h xpe,14dit Fe m -1 I De n t ti nn 0 nnniirn4 fer A .a.,4inis4r.a4;..R removed d. Receive Bids /Award Contract – Evermoor Roundstone Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 361 e. Payment #5 & Final – Marcotte Pond Lift Station, City Project 338 f. Receive Plans & Specifications /Authorize Advertisement of Bids – Portable Generator /Receptacle Project, City Project 366 g. 2003 Mineral Extraction Permit Amendment for Shafer Contracting Co. h. Anderson - Kaufman Common Boundary Line Relocation i. Hiring of City Administrator Item 6.c. Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration Mayor Droste thanked LaDonna Boyd from Dakota Electric for a $6,000 donation for community promotion and marketing. Tonight the City Council and Port Authority will designate $1,000 for the e- commerce certification by the Minnesota Department of Trade and 1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS I'M '�� — REGULAR ING FEBRUARY 20T2 03 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Shoe - Corrigan and Riley present. Council Member DeBettignies was absent. Also in attendance were Interim City Administrator/ Police Chief Kalstabakken, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Parsons, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Human Resource /Communication Coordinator Graff, Finance Director May and Engineering Consultant Mark Erichson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes proposed to the agenda. Council consensus was to approve the agenda as presented. There were no public comments or response to public comments. Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting 2001 Finance Director Jeff May reviewed the financial reporting process and the teamwork it takes with city staff and City Council. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local government financial reporting. This is the sixth consecutive year that the City of Rosemount has received this award. This award is beneficial for bond ratings. Mayor Droste congratulated Finance Director May and city staff on behalf of all Rosemount citizens. Consent Agenda Mayor Droste pulled Item 6.c. for recognition, Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration. MOTION by Droste to approve the Consent Agenda after removing Item 6. c. Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration. Second by Riley. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley. Nays: None. Motion passed.. a. Minutes of February 6, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting Bills Listing b. Bills Listing G. h xpe,14dit Fe m -1 I De n t ti nn 0 nnniirn4 fer A .a.,4inis4r.a4;..R removed d. Receive Bids /Award Contract – Evermoor Roundstone Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 361 e. Payment #5 & Final – Marcotte Pond Lift Station, City Project 338 f. Receive Plans & Specifications /Authorize Advertisement of Bids – Portable Generator /Receptacle Project, City Project 366 g. 2003 Mineral Extraction Permit Amendment for Shafer Contracting Co. h. Anderson - Kaufman Common Boundary Line Relocation i. Hiring of City Administrator Item 6.c. Expenditure From Donation Account for Administration Mayor Droste thanked LaDonna Boyd from Dakota Electric for a $6,000 donation for community promotion and marketing. Tonight the City Council and Port Authority will designate $1,000 for the e- commerce certification by the Minnesota Department of Trade and 1 { ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2003 Economic Development. Rosemount will receive assistance from the Northern Dakota Chambers of Commerce and from Community Technology Advisors to qualify for the certification. MOTION by Droste to approve the expenditure for certification by the Minnesota Department of Trade & Economic Development of Rosemount as a community that is ready for electronic commerce (e- commerce). Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Riley, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. Bloomfield 7th Addition Concept Planned Unit Development Amendment Community Development Director Parsons presented Centex Homes' request for an amendment to the Bloomfield Planned Unit Development. The amendment would require rezoning from single family to R -2, Moderate Density Residential. The total number of units would be 54 compared to the approved 40 units. The compressed housing pattern allows for more open space between the homes, wetland, and railroad tracks. Steve Ach answered Council's clarification questions they had on the plan. Council then directed staff to add two additional conditions to the resolution: 1) provide adequate off - street parking to be submitted as an off - street parking plan and 2) enhanced landscaping to screen the railroad tracks and overpass on Connemara Trail. MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR BLOOMFIELD 7TH ADDITION including two additional conditions: 1) provide adequate off - street parking to be submitted as an off - street parking plan, and 2) enhanced landscaping to screen the railroad tracks and overpass on Connemara Trail. Second by Riley. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Appointment of City Council Member Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken reviewed the process used to screen ten applicants for the council member position. Council Member Sheila Klassen vacated the seat on December 20, 2002. Council recommends Kevin Strayton be appointed to this position. His term would expire on December 31, 2004. Council noted that all the applicants had exceptional qualifications and the choice was difficult. MOTION by Droste to appoint Kevin Strayton to the council member seat vacated by the resignation of Council Member Sheila Klassen. Second by Riley. Ayes: Droste, Riley, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Droste noted that this Saturday, February 22, 2003, a Town Hall Open Forum will take place between 9:00 a.m. and noon. The public is invited to come to visit with the City Council and voice their concerns. Mayor Droste reviewed upcoming meetings for Council and city commissions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2003 Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Linda Jentink Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2003 -07.