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ROSEMOUNT REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
duly held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, 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 Shoe - Corrigan, DeBettignies,
Riley, and Strayton present. Also present were City Administrator Verbrugge, Attorney Robert
Vose, City Engineer Brotzler, City Planner Pearson, and Biologist Andrea Moffat from WSB
Engineering. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Staff requested that several documents be added for agenda items. Item 6.1. Approve Plans &
Specs /Authorize Ad for Bid, Keegan Lake Outlet, City Project 343 had revisions made to its
resolution by the city attorney. Item 6.m. MCES Proposal for Combined Outfall had 'a resolution
provided to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with MCES for the construction of an
oversized MCES outfall to the Mississippi River with a financial analysis to forecast fees and
costs. Item 9.a. Rosemount Cliff Addition Concept PUD was provided with a resolution for
Findings of Fact for a denial of the development. Item 9.b. Downtown Redevelopment
Committee Appointments had a ballot prepared for Council to vote on residents at large for
appointment. Item 9.d. Hiring of Human Resource /Communication Coordinator provided the
recommendation of Dawn Weitzel. Staff recommended pulling Item 9.c. Hiring of Community
Development Director until such time that a recommendation can be made. Also, an add -on to
the agenda was requested an operations exception for Shafer Contracting by MnDOT. Mayor
Droste moved to accept the agenda as amended. Second by Riley. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. The
agenda was set.
Public Comment
Gerald Eibner, from Asbury Glen development near December Trail, presented a letter to
Council presenting the concerns about their pond and erosion measures recommended by the
City. Eibner pointed out that this pond is the focus of most backyards. The neighbors installed a
fountain in the center of the pond for looks and to keep the water aerated. The City presented that
the fountain makes ripples that cause some of the erosion. But, after observing the pond for
several years, Eibner felt the wind action comes in the north/south direction and causes the
erosion under the grass out to the edge of the pond. This has resulted in lost shoreline. The
developer, Wensmann had landscaped to the edge of the water and charged $5000 more per lot
along the pond. The neighbors request that rip -rap be placed along the shoreline of the city's
holding pond soon at least on the north and south shores. Council Member Riley has a copy of
the letter. Staff will follow up with a report at the next City Council meeting.
Acknowledge Terry's Ace Hardware
Mayor Droste presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Chuck and Darleen Terry, owners of
Ace Hardware. Their hardware store earned a Consumers' Checkbook top rating for quality and
price. Council and City Staff conveyed congratulations to the Terry's for their outstanding
business.
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Police Officer Oath of Office
Police Lieutenant Dwayne Kuhns introduced Chad Rosa, who is a resident of Rosemount now
and also grew up in the City of Rosemount. Rosa worked for Rosemount as a Community
Service Officer and Police Officer in the past. He served with the Minnesota State Patrol for the
last two years. Rosa earned his BA at Metropolitan State University. Mayor Droste administered
the Oath of Office to Rosa and welcomed him back.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Droste noted the additional documents added to Consent Agenda items as presented at the
start of the meeting. Council Member Strayton requested that Item 6.g. be pulled for discussion
and Item 6. k. was pulled for discussion under Old Business.
MOTION by Riley to approve the Consent Agenda with additional information added and
removal of Item 6.g. and 6.k. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Droste, Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies,
Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of August 7, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting
b. Bills Listing
C. Expenditure Approval from Donation Account for Parks & Recreation Dept.
d. 2003 Fee Schedule Resolution Changes
e. Bloomfield 6th Addition Final Plat & Subdivision Agreement
f. Clare Downs Phase H Final Plat (Evermoor) & Subdivision Development Agreement
9. Vesteff New Mineral - Extfaetien Pefmit Pulled for discussion
h. Dakota County CIP Resolution
i. Approve Plans & Specs /Authorize Ad for Bid, Keegan Lake Outlet, City Project 343
j. Change Order #1 Bloomfield 5 Addition, City Project 364
k. Minea -€AV, Git� Preject -35-1— Pulled for discussion under Old Business
1. Authorization to Hire Police Officer
m. MCES Proposal for Combined Treated Effluent /Stormwater Outfall
6.g. Vesterra, LLC New Mineral Extraction Permit
Council Member Strayton asked how staff resolved CR 38 and CR 71 issues with Dakota
County. City Engineer Brotzler reported that Dakota County conducted strength tests to met
specifications. The street will be posted with nine ton road restrictions and seven ton restrictions
in the spring.
MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the mineral extraction permit for Vesterra, LLC subject to
the attached conditions of operation for 2003. Second by Riley. Ayes: Riley, Strayton,
DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement Bloomfield Addition,
Outlot C
Mayor Droste reviewed the process for the public hearings. The Affidavits of Notice and
Publication were on file in the Clerk's Office.
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City Engineer Brotzler reviewed the need to vacate the existing drainage and utility easement on
Outlot C of the Bloomfield Addition. The Bloomfield Vineyards plat was revised with a new
area platted for the drainage and utility easement. Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments offered from the audience.
MOTION by Droste to close the Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement
Bloomfield Addition, Outlot C. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe -
Corrigan, Droste, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried.
MOTION by Riley to adopt A RESOLUTION CAUSING EASEMENT VACATION ON
THE BLOOMFIELD ADDITION PLAT, OUTLOT C. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes:
DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Minea EAW, City Project 351
City Engineer. Brotzler reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the
proposed Minea property residential development. The public comment period ended on August
6th and Andrea Moffatt, biologist for WSB & Associates, wrote the summary of the responses.
Tree preservation and traffic issues were the prime concerns. Dakota County disclosed that there
is a dumpsite on the south edge of the property near the proposed pond. Staff does not have any
further information regarding the dumpsite. Council was concerned about the potential for clean -
up and remediation of the site. Discussion was held if further environmental studies should be
conducted. City Attorney Vose noted that this is not a zoning issue so there is no 60 -day rule.
City Planner Pearson commented that the local process does not waive any other standards for
other governing agencies. The consensus of the Council was to table this issue until further
information is collected. Brotzler summarized the action requested by Council: 1) Follow -up on
DNR comment, 2) research dumpsite information, 3) notify the developer, and 4) look into
Dakota County's process regarding the dumpsite.
MOTION by Riley to table the Minea EAW until staff comes back to the September 2, 2003
City Council meeting with additional findings of fact. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Shoe -
Corrigan, Droste, Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Rosemount Cliff Addition Concept PUD
City Planner Pearson presented a summary of the development by Tollefson Development
located on the Richard Cliff property on the west side of Akron Avenue, one -half mile north of
135 Street West. This property is zoned Agricultural and is outside the Metropolitan Urban
Service Area. The plan indicates a community septic area until a sanitary sewer infrastructure
could be extended to the property. There are 105 lots proposed for the 75 acres. Pearson
explained that sewer is not expected to extend to that area until post 2020. A Comprehensive
Guide Plan amendment would be required for the zoning change which calls for approval by
Metropolitan Council. Because of the sewer issue and the amendment the Planning Commission
denied the concept residential plan.
Council Member Riley commented that it looks like a good plan design, but it is hard to approve
when it is not within the Comp Plan or the density of the AG district. Pearson noted that similar
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housing developments in other cities have had permanent utilities installed, not temporary ones.
Who would pay for the utilities conversion in the future? Mayor Droste noted there are water
quality problems in that area now. City Engineer Brotzler noted that the Fire Marshall would
require a separate water system, a municipal caliber well. Council concluded that the plan was
attractive but the timing is bad.
MOTION by Riley to direct staff to prepare findings supporting denial of the concept residential
planned unit development for Cliff Addition. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
MOTION by Riley to adopt the Findings of Facts supporting denial of the Concept Planned Unit
Development for Cliff Addition. Second by DeBettigmes. Ayes: Droste, Riley, Strayton,
DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Downtown Redevelopment Committee Appointments
City Administrator Verbrugge reported that thirteen applicants had been interviewed for the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee by Council. The purpose of the advisory committee
would be to revisit the downtown plan that was prepared by URS in 2002, evaluate current
market and financial conditions, solicit community input, and make a recommendation to the
Port Authority. Council is requested to appoint the recommended Chamber members, one
Planning Commissioner and two Port Authority Commissioners. Also two City Council
members need to be selected and a minimum of three of the interviewed Rosemount resident
applicants. Mayor Droste suggested adding two more resident members for a total of five
members from the resident applicants. That was acceptable to all Council members.
MOTION by DeBettignies to expand the resident members from three appointments to five
appointments, bringing the total number of members to thirteen. Second by Shoe - Corrigan.
Ayes: Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe- Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried.
The City Clerk distributed ballots to the City Council to select the five Downtown
Redevelopment Committee members. City Administrator Verbrugge and City Clerk Jentink
tallied the ballots. The five residents that received the most votes were: Laurie Humphrey, Rita
Dupre, Maureen Geraghty Bouchard, Jeffrey W. Smith, and Leslie Defries.
The Council discussed who was interested and had available time to represent City Council on
the Downtown Redevelopment Committee. Council Members Mary Riley and Kim Shoe -
Corrigan were selected. Riley stated she was excited to see this move forward.
MOTION by DeBettignies to appoint Council Members Mary Riley and Kim Shoe - Corrigan as
representatives for the Rosemount City Council on the Downtown Redevelopment Committee.
Second by Droste. Ayes: Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to appoint Laurie Humphrey, Rita Dupre, Maureen Geraghty
Bouchard, Jeffrey W. Smith, and Leslie Defries to the Downtown Redevelopment Committee.
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Second by Riley. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley, Strayton. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION by DeBettignies to appoint Mike Baxter, Jay Tentinger, and Jason Messner from the
Commissions; and Ed McMenomy, Chuck Terry, Mark Toombs from the Rosemount Chamber
of Commerce; collectively to form the Downtown Redevelopment Committee, an advisory
committee to the City Council. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley,
Strayton, DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Droste was supportive of all the appointments. Droste thanked the Chamber of Commerce
for their cooperation in recommending business members. He was excited to see the enthusiasm
held by these members. Verbrugge noted letters will be sent out to all applicants noticing them of
the outcome and encouraging those not selected to look for other opportunities.
Hiring of Human Resource /Communication Coordinator
City Administrator Verbrugge reported that over 80 applications were received for the Human
Resource /Communication Coordinator. Nine applicants were interviewed. All of them were well
qualified and several had Masters Degrees. The interview process included a situational exercise,
meeting with department heads, and a tour of City Hall. Dawn Wietsel was selected. Dawn had
worked at the cities of Richfield, Moundsview, and St. Louis Park.
MOTION by Strayton to approve the hiring of recommended candidate Dawn Wietsel for the
Human Resource /Communications Coordinator. Second by Riley. Ayes: Droste, Riley, Strayton,
DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Shafer Contracting Operations Exception
City Planner Pearson reviewed the request by Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) to allow the mineral extraction contractor additional hours to work because of the
traffic congestion resulting from the 117 Street /TH52 improvements in Inver Grove Heights.
Shafer Contracting is located on the northern edge of Rosemount and is requesting exception to
the operations regulations to extend them for a 24 -hour basis on August 22, 23, 24 and
September 5, 6, and 7.
Council Member Strayton asked to have neighbors noticed. Mayor Droste approved since it
would improve safety to accommodate MnDOT's request.
MOTION by Riley to grant Shafer Contracting Co. an exception to the operating hours
restrictions in their Mineral Extraction Permit Conditions allowing hauling for a 24 -hour basis on
August 22, 23 and 24, and on September 5, 6, and 7 only. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Riley,
Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Announcements
City Administrator Verbrugge reported that the Metropolitan CDA grant application was
forwarded to Metropolitan Council. This would mean $50,000 for the Downtown
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Redevelopment project. Council Member Strayton congratulated staff on the good job.
Council Member Riley said she received a call from a resident about the odd /even watering ban.
This resident was told she could not water her flowers. Riley questioned that interpretation of the
policy. Staff will review the ordinance. City Engineer Brotzler thought the ordinance restricted
lawn maintenance only.
Mayor Droste reviewed the upcoming meetings.
Mayor Droste and City Council unanimously adjourned the regular meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
Recording Secretary
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2003 -30.
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