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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of October 21, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting! T F � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2003 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, October 21, 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 Strayton, Shoe - Corrigan, DeBettignies, and Riley present. Also present were City Administrator Verbrugge, City Attorney Vose, City Engineer Brotzler, City Planner Pearson, Community Development Director Lindquist, and Police Chief Kalstabakken. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The agenda was amended to include Item 5b, Proclamation of Minnesota Manufacturing Week and additional information was provided regarding Item 6h , Contract for Engineering Services. Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce — Big Fun Event City Administrator Verbrugge announced the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce is holding a fundraiser for the Chambers Charitable Foundation. The event will be held at Mendakota Country Club on Friday, October 24, 2003 between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. The proceeds from The Big Fun Event will go the NDC Charitable Foundation. This foundation supports local business related community needs. The City of Rosemount put together a best of Rosemount basket for the silent action. Mr. Verbrugge extended a thank you to the merchants who contributed to the creation of this basket. Kathy Karges, representing the Rosemount Steering Committee, distributed invitations to Council Members and briefly recapped the events planned for The Big Fun Event. Proclamation of Minnesota Manufacturing Week Community Development Director Lindquist apprised the Council regarding the week of Oct 20- 24, 2003 as being designed by the Department of Employment and Economic Development as Minnesota Manufacturing Week. This week recognizes manufacturing and the important role it has in this state and the community of Rosemount. MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the block proclamation of the Minnesota Manufactures week from October 20 to October 24, 2003. Second by Riley. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley, Strayton. Nays: None. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Council Member Riley requested discussion on Item 6.d. Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications for Connemara Trail Overpass, City Project #379. MOTION by DeBettignies to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal Item 6.d. Second by Riley with a friendly amendment with the modification of 61. The friendly amendment accepted by Member DeBettignies. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Riley, Strayton and DeBettignies. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of October 7, 2003 Regular City Council b. Bills Listing C. Receive Donation for Parks and Recreation Department ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2003 d. Authorize Pr-epar-atien of Plans & Speeifieations for- GenHemafa Trail Over-pass, Git� Pr ^�eet #3 -9 (removed for discussion) e. Flint Hills Resources Simple Lot Division for 13020 Pine Bend Trail f. Flint Hills Resources Simple Lot Division for 12131 Rich Valley Blvd g. Community Development Block Grant Program h. Approve Contract for Engineering Services 6.d Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications for Connemara Trail Overpass, City Project #379. Council Member Riley questioned the possible need for a feasilibility report. City Engineer Brotzler responded that this project was previously discussed as part of the Connemara Trail aligmnent project approximately two years ago and was approved as part of the preliminary plat. Mayor Droste expressed concern regarding the funding of the overpass for Connemara Trail. Mr. Brotzler indicated Connemara Trail is on our collector system. It is part of our State aid system and therefore the overpass is 100% eligible for state aid funds. MOTION by Riley to adopt a resolution ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for the Connemara Trail overpass, City Project #379. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Ayes: Droste, Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies, and Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: None. Motion carried. Amendment to City Code 3 -213: Saunas & Massage Parlors Police Chief Kalstabakken presented a brief history of the City Ordinance that relates to saunas and massage parlors. Mr. Kalstabakken indicated that massage therapy is now being looked at as an acceptable practice and our ordinace that is in force needs to be re- written entirely if the City Council wishes to allow massage therapy. The proposed amendment would require the therapist to prove they had adequate training and education; that they would abide by all rules; and they would administer the massage within the outlined manner as stated in the ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding the location at which the message therapy be performed, trends in surrounding communities, public safety, and exemptions from licensing for medical purposes. Lynette Stauffer, 4012 133 Court West, expressed concern over limitations imposed by mandating massage therapy be confined to one location. After a lengthy discussion it was the consensus of the Council to allow massage therapy to be performed at locations other than the location of the primary business as long as the licensed massage therapist has a regular place of business located within Rosemount city limits. Police Chief Kalstabakken indicated he would make revisions to this proposed ordinance as requested and return it for council review for a second reading at the next meeting scheduled in November. Amendment to City Code 3 -8: Adult Use Establishments Mr. Kalstabakken requested Council to consider amending City Code 3 -8, Adult Use 0a ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2003 Establishments. The proposed changes broaden the definition of an adult use establishment. The new language addresses businesses that may have employees performing duties topless or otherwise nude. There were no other changes proposed to the ordinance. This is the first reading of the ordinance amendments. Residential Planned Unit Development (Final) Preliminary Plat for 14676 Dodd Blvd. Mayor Droste recognized a statement received from Emily Relstad, who could not attend the meeting. Ms. Relstad expressed concerns with drainage issues, the addition of the pond on the back side of this property; and was upset by the entire process with regards to the notice given to the residents as it moved through the planning process. City Planner Pearson recapped the platting of the Utdenbogerd property. The property is 1.6 acres, has four proposed single family lots and is located in an already developed area. Delays in the platting process occurred as a result of extended public hearing process involving neighborhood comments, Planning Commission direction and plan revisions by the developer. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed house orientation, comments from neighborhood meetings, drainage to surrounding properties, proposed ponding area, homeowners possibly altering the grade of their property, tree preservation, and association for maintenance of shared driveways. Mr. Brotzler anticipates the ponding area to be a dry pond that would not be holding water for any extended period of time. Easement rights would prevent property owners from altering drainage and ponding design. Mr. Ed McMenomy, representing Basic Builders, 14450 South Robert Trail, indicated they had held a neighborhood meeting and addressed concerns from adjoining property owners. McMenomy also indicated that upon sale of the property a joint easement will be filed with the property therefore advising the new owners of their rights of access to the properties. Beatrice Samas, 14709 Cimarron Avenue, expressed concern regarding the safety of the ponding area for children, and the accessibility for fire trucks in the event of an occurrence. Mr. Pearson responded the Fire Marshal reviewed the plat and stated the driveways will conform to specifications and was comfortable with the design. MOTION by Riley to adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat & PUD for Uitdenbogerd Addition with conditions. Second by DeBettignies. Ayes: Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, and Droste. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Haunted Woods will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park. The Park & Recreation Commission meeting will be held Monday October 27 at 7:00 p.m. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2003 The Planning Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. The next Port Authority will be at 6:00 p.m. and the City Council meeting will be 7:30 p.m. on Monday November 3, 2003. MOTION by Droste to adjourn. Second by Strayton. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Maryann Stoffel Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2003 -39.