HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of September 4, 2001 Regular City Council• ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER
4, 2001
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly
held on Tuesday, September 4, 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, Cisewski, Riley and
Edwards. 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, and Finance Director May.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Tom Meaden, Cub Food's manager.
Public Comment
Richard Erdrich, 12420 Bacardi Avenue, was unhappy with the change to the hunting ordinance
dividing line which moved to Akron Avenue. Erdrich pointed out two issues; the destruction of
property and public safety. Erdrich noted that buckthorn is taking over the woods leaving less food
for deer. Because of less of their natural food being available, they enter yards and feast on the
landscaping. Erdrich has seen 21 deer in his yard at one time. The other problem is car -deer
accidents. Without any hunting allowed west of Akron Avenue, more deer will be crossing
roadways. Erdrich would like to have a special deer hunt considered.
Mayor Busho noted that the vote for the hunting ordinance change was a 3 -2 vote. These same issues
were considered at that public hearing. Councilmember Klassen noted that if the deer become a
nuisance issue a controlled management hunt could be looked into by the police chief.
Consent Agenda
MOTION by Klassen to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Cisewski,
Busho, Riley, Edwards, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of August 21, 2001 Regular City Council
b. Bills Listing
c. Receive Bids /Award Contract- Evermoor 8"' Street & Utility Improvements, C. P. 337
d. Approve Plans & Spec's /Authorize Ad for Bids - Marcotte Pond Lift Station, C. P. 338
e. Local Housing Incentives Account Program, Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
f. Wicklow Final Plat Correction
g. City Hall Payments
h. Cancel Special Meeting for Public Works Director Interviews
i. Set Public Hearing - Vacate Easement - Broback Eighth Addition
j. Set Public Hearing - Vacate Easement - Evermoor 3r Addition
k. Approve 2001 Dispatch Agreement
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Receive Bids /Award Contract - CSAH 42 Street & Utility Improvements (Diamond Path to
Shannon Parkway), City Project 327
Interim City Engineer Weiss reported on the bid opening held Friday, August 31st for City Project
327. This is a cooperative effort with the City and Dakota County so the cost will be split about half
and half. The on -site engineering inspections will be handled by city staff. Staff recommends the
low bidder of McNamara Contracting, Inc in the amount of $718,575.25.
MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR CSAH 42 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS (DIAMOND
PATH TO SHANNON PARKWAY), CITY PROJECT 327. Second by Riley. Ayes: Busho,
Riley, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Resolution Setting 2002 Preliminary Levy
Finance Director May reported that the legislative changes have altered the budget process and
accurate forecasts for next year's revenues and expenditures cannot yet be clearly made. However,
Dakota County must have the levy amount by September 17th. Staff recommends the levy amount
be based on the needs for the up coming year rather than levying to the full amount permitted.
Council has discussed the 2002 Preliminary Levy at work sessions on July 31 st and August 12th.
May noted that residents should expect to have taxes remain fairly level, however, the cap on market
value of homes has been removed so the base value of homes may rise. City Administrator Burt
reported that the loss of HACA and changes to the LGA (state funding programs) will leave the
cities with fewer revenues. Many cities are choosing to levy to the maximum limit because of the
uncertainty of future legislation. It appears that cities with growth will be better off than cities that do
not have further development going on. Council felt comfortable with levying to the amount of our
needs and not setting the levy at the maximum amount.
MOTION by Cisewski to adopt A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2002
GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY 2002 C.I.P. BUDGETS,
THE PRELIMINARY 2002 INSURANCE BUDGET AND THE PRELIMINARY 2002 LEVY
REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT based on our needs. Second by Klassen.
Council Member Edwards requested that the word "anticipated" be added to the motion before the
word "needs." Edwards noted that budgets are staff's best guess to expenditures and revenues. Both
the motion maker and the second agreed to this clarification.
MOTION by Cisewski to adopt A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2002
GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY 2002 C.I.P. BUDGETS,
THE PRELIMINARY 2002 INSURANCE BUDGET AND THE PRELIMINARY 2002 LEVY
REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT based on our anticipated needs. Second by
Klassen. Ayes: Riley, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Westhaven Preliminary and Final Plat
The Community Development Director Parsons reported on the infill development of single family
homes north of County Road 42 on Dodd Boulevard. This will combine three existing parcels and
creates 5 new lots. A walking trail is provided on the south side of Dodd Blvd. from Chippendale to
CR 42. There will be trees planted on the boulevard which has ample area. Park dedication will be
given in money. Dodd Blvd. will not go through to Diamond Path, so traffic is not expected to
increase.
MOTION by Busho to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR WESTHAVEN. Second by Riley. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho, Riley. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
MOTION by Busho to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR
WESTHAVEN with the additional terminology on item 2. Second by Riley. Ayes: Klassen,
Cisewski, Busho, Riley, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Announcements
Mayor Busho reviewed the regular meetings for the up coming month. On Saturday, September 8 "
Habitat for Humanity will have open houses for the two new residents off of Dodd Boulevard and
Dallara Avenue. Dakota County Technical College will hold its Appreciation Day on September 13,
4 to 8 p.m. Also, planning sessions for Highway 52 will be held on Sept 11 " 4 to 6 p.m. and
Highways 52/42/55 at Hastings Public Library on September 13. The downtown planning consultant
will give a presentation to the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce on Sept. 18'. Mayor
Busho thanked Tom Meaden of the new Cub Foods for his donation to the City which will be
partially used for new banners in the downtown area.
Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2001 -31.
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