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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of October 2, 2001 Regular City Council_ ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center at 13885 South Robert Trail, in the Banquet Room. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Council Members Klassen and Riley. Council Members Cisewski and Edwards were absent. Also in attendance were City Administrator Burt, City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Parsons, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, Interim City Engineer Weiss, City Planner Rick Pearson and Fire Chief Scott Aker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Changes City Administrator Burt removed item 8.b. Minor PUD Amendment for Rosemount Commons, Claret Springs East due to lack of information from the developer. An add -on was requested for new business, Resignation of Planning Commissioner and Appointment, Mayor Busho assigned this as Item 8.c. Public Comment Denise Lewis, 15754 Case Trail, expressed her support of Independent School District 196 levy and explained the grass roots efforts to get information to the public. Lewis noted that there is a direct link of the economic vitality of the City to the school district. If the proposed levy referendum is not passed, programs and teachers will be cut. Many residents will consider moving to a better school district. Lewis asked City Council to consider a resolution in support of the school levy at the November election. Sheryl Johnson, 3620 158` Street West. Johnson moved here one year ago because of the highly recommended school district. Johnson had lived in Arizona and witnessed the market value of homes drop due to three failed school levies. Johnson joined the organization "Unite 196" to educate herself and pass accurate information on to the public to encourage voting for the levy in November. Deanna Bredt, 14565 Delft Avenue West, has a four year old daughter who will be inISD 196 soon. Bredt thanked Council Member Riley for her enthusiastic support at a September 9th meeting. Bredt noted that some information in editorials was not accurate and could mislead many. Dakota County has had tremendous growth and the schools need to adjust their budgets. Bredt stated that the November 6` vote is critical to the future of our children and community. There was no response to previous public comment. r ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 Declare National Fire Prevention Week Fire Chief Scott Aker reviewed the Rosemount Fire Department's school education program for National Fire Prevention Week, October 7 to October 13, 2001. They will visit four elementary schools with safety tips and handouts. There will be an open house on October 16 ' at 6 :30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Fire Department will have demonstrations of equipment which will include the LifeLink helicopter, Fire Safety House, car extrication, and fire hose handling. This year, hotdogs and hamburgers will be prepared by retired firefighters for a donation. Aker invited everyone to attend. MOTION by Busho to declare the week of October 7 to 13, 2001 as National Fire Prevention Week. Second by Riley. Ayes: Klassen, Busho, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Declare Minnesota Cities Week Mayor Busho wished to show Rosemount's support of Minnesota Cities Week by proclaiming the week of October 7 to the 14' as "Cities Week." Although Rosemount will not have an open house due to the remodeling of city hall, we support the League of Minnesota Cities program "Building Quality Communities." Busho noted that it is likely that an open house will be held in March or April for the new Rosemount City Hall. MOTION by Riley to declare the week of October 7 to 14, 2001 as Minnesota Cities Week. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Busho, Riley, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Minnesota Manufacturing & Technology Month Community Development Director Parsons presented a proclamation supporting the yearly contributions that manufacturing and technology industries bring to the economy. The Chambers of Commerce will recognize several businesses locally. MOTION by Klassen approve the proclamation for Minnesota Manufacturing & Technology Month, October 22 through November 23, 2001. Second by Riley. Ayes: Riley, Klassen, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Council Member Klassen requested discussion on Consent Agenda items 6. a Minutes of September 18, 2001 Regular City Council. MOTION by Klassen to approve the Consent Agenda after tabling item 6.a Minutes of September 18, 2001 Regular City Council to the next meeting. Second by Riley. Ayes: Klassen, Busho, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes o f S b - 19 2001 R Cit G ' Tabled to next meeting b. Bills Listing K f ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 C. Expenditure from the Donation Account for Parks & Recreation Department d. Expenditure from the Donation Account for Fire Department e. Hiring of P/T Building Attendant f. Rosemount Business Park Special. Assessment Agreement g. Amendment to Driving & Parking Regulations, City Ordinance 8 -2 -2C h. Change of Regular Meeting Time i. Order Plans & Specs for Wensmann Pond Stabilization, City Project 334 j. Payment 2 and Final, Broback 3rd Stormsewer Improvements, City Project 319 k. Resignation of Employee 1. Approve Pay Request #4 for City Hall Project m. Findings of Fact: Denial for Biscayne Pointe 4 1 Addition City Planner Pearson presented the Findings of Fact for denial of a concept planned unit development for Biscayne Pointe Fourth Addition. The plan failed to conform to intersection spacing criteria and five other findings. City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the Findings and found them acceptable. MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL OF A CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR BISCAYNE POINTE FOURTH ADDITION REQUESTED BY HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT BASED UPON FINDINGS OF FACT. Second by Riley. Ayes: Busho, Riley, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Modification of Working Hours — SCAH 42 (Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway) Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 327 Interim City Engineer Weiss reviewed the intersection improvement project requesting additional work hours for the construction. Detours will be necessary but, by allowing nighttime work hours, detours could be shortened from three weeks to 5 days. When the storm sewer section is installed, the contractor is requesting that construction start at 5 a.m. to get the most daylight hour working time. Staff is in favor of granting the work -hour extension to complete the work as quickly as possible and allow the minimal impact on the surrounding neighbors. MOTION by Riley to authorize the contractor for the CSAH 42 Reconstruction Project between Diamond Path and Shannon Parkway to extend their work hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and setting up appropriate detours while doing storm sewer crossings. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Riley, Klassen, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Resignation of Planning Commissioner & Appointment Planning Commissioner Jeff Caspar has submitted a letter of resignation effective October 9` 2001. City Council is asked to accept his resignation. 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2001 City Administrator Burt asked direction for appointment of a new chairperson and on filling the vacancy. Planning Liaison Klassen said she spoke with Planning Commissioner Jeff Weisensel, who is the vice - chair, and he was willing to chair the meetings until an appointment is made. Consensus was to wait until the full City Council was present to consider the appointment process: MOTION by Klassen to accept the resignation of Planning Commissioner Caspar and wish him well at his new endeavor. Second by Busho. Ayes: Klassen, Busho, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Busho reviewed the regular meetings for the up coming month. All are invited to the Fire Department Open House on October 16, 2001. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2001 -34. 4