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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of April 3, 2001 Regular City Councilbp. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS ' 't REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Council Members Klassen, Cisewski, and Edwards. Also in attendance were City Administrator Burt, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Parsons, City Planner Pearson, Human Resource Coordinator Graff, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, and Acting City Engineer Weiss. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no additions to the agenda, however, additional information was prodded for bid results in Item 7.c. Receive Bids /Award Contract Standby Generator at Well 49 and Rural Water SCADA System, and also revisions in minutes for March 20, 2001 Regular City Council meeting and March 24, 2001 were submitted. Public Comment Mayor Busho explained the process for Public Comment. A sign -in sheet was provided for those who were interested in speaking to City Council. There were nine names listed. Mayor Busho noted comments would be taken until 7:45 p.m. Rich Carlson asked to move Consent Agenda Item 6.g. from the Consent Agenda to New Business for discussion. Carlson was against Planning Commissioner Kim Shoe - Corrigan's removal from the Planning Commission. Carlson believed a range of viewpoints and honest opinion is beneficial to the development of Rosemount. Kim Shoe - Corrigan stated she opposed her removal from the Planning Commission and believed that Council did not have the authority to remove her nor did Council have the authority to appoint anyone to her seat unless she resigned or her term expired. She asked that Item 6.g. be removed for discussion. Carl Osterhaus noted that he has had dealings with the Planning Commission and Kim Shoe - Corrigan and believed that varying viewpoints were in the best interest of the city. Shannon Zanmiller requested that Item 6.g. be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Zanmiller noted her family has been in town for 42 years and they support Kim Shoe - Corrigan. Michelle Caravella noted that Council was being short sighted by the removal of Kim Shoe - Corrigan. This action has made those who would often be apathetic rise in protest. Caravella requested Item 6.g be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mark DeBettignies recommended that Item 6.g. be removed to new business at a future meeting. DeBettignies noted Council Member Mare Riley's letter presented in her absence. The letter is part of Clerk's File 2001 -12. DeBettignies noted that a poll had been taken of 50 people and 49 disagreed ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS *� REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 with City Council's removal of the Planning Commissioner. DeBettignies said it was a mistake to remove Kim Shoe - Corrigan. Connie Fadden said that City Council views do not represent the City. Fadden did not support the Council's action to remove City Planning Commissioner Shoe - Corrigan. Pam Carlson requested that Item 6.g. be removed from the Consent Agenda. Carlson asked what reason does Council have to take this action? Steve Casey reviewed City Ordinance VIIIA dated April 4, 2000, noting that members may be removed when the public welfare will be promoted by such removal. How has the public benefited? Casey requested removal of Item 6.g from the Consent Agenda. Jim Corrigan requested that Item 6.g. be removed from the Consent Agenda and take input from the community. Corrigan asked, "What is `in the public interest ? "' Mayor Busho noted that Council may respond to the questions at a future meeting. Resident Survey Human Resources Coordinator Graff gave an update on the preparation of the 2001 Resident Survey. A set of questions has been given to City Council and department heads for review. Decision Resources is working on the final draft of the questions. Council will receive a draft of those questions for review. Decision Resources will conduct the phone survey before the end of the school year. MOTION by Klassen to authorize the 2001 Rosemount Resident Survey and to enter into agreement with Decision Resources to conduct the survey upon Council's review of the final draft of survey questions. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Edwards, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Council Member Cisewski pulled Consent Agenda Items 6.a. Minutes of March 20, 2001 Regular City Council and 6.i. Restriction on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizer for discussion. MOTION by Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda with a revision to Item 6. c. Minutes of March 24, 2001 Special Meeting for Commission Interviews and removing Items 6.a. Minutes of March 20, 2001 Regular City council and 6.i. Restriction on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizer for discussion. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Busho, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of March 20, 2001 Regular City Council (removed for discussion) b. Minutes of March 14, 2001 Committee of the Whole 2 .'1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 C. Minutes of March 24, 2001 Special Meeting for Commission Interviews d. Bills Listing e. Expenditure Approval From Donation Account for Parks & Recreation f. Budget Amendments g. Removal of a Commissioner from the Planning Commission h. Commissioner Appointments i. Restriction on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizer (Removed for discussion) j. Resignation of a Firefighter k. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Replacement of the 1978 Fire Dept. Pumper 1. Ratification of Fire Department Appointments m. Approve Plans & Specs /Authorize Ad for Bid for East Side Watermain Improvements, City Project 320 n. Receive Letter Appealing of Board of Appeals Decision: Richard Cff s Density Calculation o. Sergeants Labor Agreement for 2002 — 2003 P. Authorize Purchase of Police Department Vehicle 6.a. Minutes of March 20, 2001 Regular City Council Council Member Cisewski requested that the minutes of March 20, 2001, be amended to reflect the Port Authorities conclusions at their recent meeting. Page 2, last paragraph would amend item 1) to read, "The Port Authority may seek, wherever possible, to acquire private property from a willing seller." MOTION by Cisewski to amend the March 20, 2001, City Council minutes to reflect the Port Authorities conclusions on CDBG funds. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen. Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. 61 Restriction on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizer Council Member Cisewski noted that a resolution is not an enforcement tool, so possible this resolution is coming too far ahead of education. Cisewski noted two options: to table this item, or, show support but not in the form of a resolution. There should not be any restrictions at this point. Council Member Klassen noted that this was to support new legislation. Mayor Busho directed staff to continue working on the fertilizer issue, but not to duplicate Dakota County's efforts. No action was taken. Centex / Bloomfield Minor Planned Unit Development Amendment City Planner Pearson reviewed the minor amendment to CMC's approved PUD that Centex proposed. There have been several improvements to the plan. All of the single - family lots that previously fronted on Bloomfield Path have been reoriented and will have driveways to applicable local streets. The carriage homes (quads) are consistent in number with the "mansion homes" of the original concept, but there is more space between them and the railroad tracks. The housing type is ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 consistent with the original concept. There will be 280 single family lots and 76 carriage homes. There are no variances. The rezoning will require a public hearing at the Planning Commission and it is usually done after the preliminary plat is approved. MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR BLOO_MFIELD. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Klassen, Cisewski, Busho, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Edwards left the meeting ill at 8:10 p.m. Receive Bids /Award Contract— Section 31 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase 1 and 2, City Project 317 Acting City Engineer Weiss recommended the low- bidder, Richard Knutson, Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota in the amount of $279,015.66. Six bids were received. MOTION by Cisewski to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR SECTION 31 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVMEENTS, PHASE 1 AND 2, CITY PROJECT 317. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Receive Bids /Award Contract for Standby Generator for Well 99 and SCADA System Update for Rural Water System Acting City Engineer Weiss reviewed the SCADA system that would operate the rural wells and new water tower during a power failure and the standby generator, which would back -up Well #9 in case of an electrical failure. There were two bids. The low bidder was Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Inc. of Maple Plain, Minnesota in the amount of $100,600.00. Weiss recommended this bid. MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR STANDBY GENERATOR FOR WELL 99 AND SCADA SYSTEM UPDATE FOR THE RURAL WATER SYSTEM. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Busho, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. St. Joseph's Church and Education Center Development Concept City Planner Pearson reviewed the concept plans for the St. Joseph's Church in the southeast corner of Connemara Trail extended east to Biscayne Avenue. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on March 27 and had one property owner, who is developing land abutting to the southeast, comment on development of ponds close to the property line. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the concept plan. Mr. Mitchell, a representative of the Church Planning Committee, sited the requirements they looked at fora site: 1) 25 -30 acres, look ahead to community needs 2) accessibility 3) utilities close 4) 0 «• ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 centralized in the community to best serve everyone and 5) beautiful building. Mitchell noted that if Council had any reservations about moving ahead with this location and concept plan the Committee would like to know now rather than at the re- zoning point of planning. Council did not foresee any reason the project would not go forward. Parks & Recreation Director Schultz said the Parks Committee has met with the Church and they discussed possible joint use agreements for ballfields. This is premature, but the Committee is willing to work through the process and continue cooperative efforts. Mayor Busho asked City Engineer Weiss about street alignments. Access points in the concept plan work well. Connemara Trail will have to be extended past the railroad tracks. The alignment of Connemara Trail needs to incorporate a possible over -pass for the railroad. There will be a substantial cost for this development. Council Member Klassen noted that she will miss the Church on Highway 3. It has been a landmark and entrance into Rosemount. Mayor Busho asked about how the building will be used after the new church is built. Mitchell said it will take several years and the church may find a use for it. But, generally it is up to the pastors and parishioners to decide. MOTION by Cisewski to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH AND EDUCATION CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Amendment to Water Meter Installation Policy City Administrator Burt met with the Utilities Commission at a regular meeting where this new technology was discussed. This is a radio read method which allows large areas, several blocks, to be read at the same time. This amendment will also initiate installation of the water meters by the contractors, not city staff. This will reduce staff time significantly. This is the first reading of the Ordinance amendment and it will be considered at the next City Council meeting. Commission Orientation City Administrator Burt noted that the newly appointed Commissioners have been talking with department heads to bring them up to speed on projects. They, along with all city commissioners are invited to attend an orientation meeting which reviews city policies and goals. Mayor Busho suggested the date of April 18 at 7:00 p.m. City Attorney LeFevere and Burt agreed to that date. MOTION by Busho to set a special meeting for an all commission orientation on April 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. ♦y, ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 Announcements Mayor Busho reviewed the up- coming meetings. The Fire Department is holding a benefit spaghetti dinner on April 7 Burt noted that a special meeting may be set for April 25 as a work session. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2001 -12. n ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 centralized in the community to best serve everyone and 5) beautiful building. Mitchell noted that if Council had any reservations about moving ahead with this location and concept plan the Committee would like to know no-,N rather than at the re- zoning point of planning. Council did not foresee any reason the project would not go forward. Parks & Recreation Director Schultz said the Parks Committee has met with the Church and they discussed possible joint use agreements for ballfields. This is premature, but the Committee is willing to work through the process and continue cooperative efforts. Mayor Busho asked City Engineer Weiss about street alignments. Access points in the concept plan work well. Connemara Trail will have to be extended past the railroad tracks. The alignment of Connemara Trail needs to incorporate a possible over -pass for the railroad. There will be a substantial cost for this development. Council Member Klassen noted that she will miss the Church on Highway 3. It has been a landmark and entrance into Rosemount. Mayor Busho asked about how the building will be used after the new church is built. Mitchell said it ;zll take several years to determine and the church may find a use for it. But, generally it is up to the pastors and parishioners to decide A sixth condition was added to the resolution: 6. Development in Phase 2 shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compliant with the applicable zoning. MOTION by Cisewski to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH AND EDUCATION CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen. Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Amendment to Water Meter Installation Policy City Administrator Burt met with the Utilities Commission at a regular meeting where this new technology was discussed. This is a radio read method which allows large areas, several blocks, to be read at the same time. This amendment will also initiate installation of the water meters by the contractors, not city staff. This rill reduce staff time significantly. This is the first reading of the Ordinance amendment and it will be considered at the next City Council meeting. Commission Orientation City Administrator Burt noted that the newly appointed Commissioners have been talking with department heads to bring them up to speed on projects. They, along with all city commissioners are invited to attend an orientation meeting which reviews city policies and goals. Mayor Busho suggested the date of April 18`" at 7:00 p.m. City Attorney LeFevere and Burt agreed to that date. MOTION by Busho to set a special meeting for an all commission orientation on April 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried.