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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of August 21, 2001 Regular City Council6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, August 21, 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 Cisewski, Riley and Edwards. Also in attendance were City Attorney LeFevere, Community Development Director Parsons, City Planner Pearson, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, City Engineer Consultant Hutton, and Human Resource Coordinator Graff. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include an additional item on the Consent Agenda: Approve Project /Order Plans & Spec's /Receive Plans & Spec's /Authorize Ad for Bid - Evermoor Wicklow Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 342; and an Executive Closed Session was requested for Review of Public Works Director Interviews. There were no public comments or response to public comments. Swearing in of New Police Officers Police. Chief Gary Kalstabakken introduced two new police officers, Randy Trefethren and Krista Erickson. Trefethren recently, completed as Associate of Arts degree from Inver Hills Community College and has been with the Rosemount Police Reserve program for the last ten years. Erickson has a Bachelors degree from Winona State University and was a member of the Water Patrol for the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Kalstabakken welcomed them and noted their excellent qualities will be a great addition to the Rosemount Police force. Mayor Busho swore in the two officers and acknowledged family and friends in the audience. Consent Agenda Council Member Cisewski pulled item 6.b. Minutes of August 15, 2001 Committee of the Whole from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Item 6.u. City Project 342 was added to the Consent Agenda. MOTION by Edwards to approve the amended Consent Agenda with the removal of Item 6.b. Minutes of August 15, 2001 Committee of the Whole for discussion and the addition of Item 6. u. "Approve Project/Order Plans & Spec's/Receive Plans & Spec's /Authorize Ad for Bid- Evenmoor Wicklow Street & Utility Improvements, City Project 342." Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Riley, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.b. Minutes of August 15, 2001 Committee of the Whole Council Member Cisewski requested that direction to staff regarding Sidewalk Policy include developing a formal policy which would outline upkeep, maintenance, and replacement. Council and staff agreed this had been discussed. r ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2001 MOTION by Edwards to approve the minutes of August 15, 2001 Committee of the Whole with additional information under the Sidewalk Policy. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Busho, Riley, Edwards, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. Commercial Zoning Districts Zoning Text Amendments City Planner Pearson presented a draft ordinance for commercial districts with their definitions and regulations. This was discussed at a prior work session with City Council. Council Member Riley requested consideration of excluding new businesses from Outdoor Sales and Display of Merchandise and to extend the 48 hour limited truck and trailer parking. Council Member Edwards commented that this item needs to be passed "as is" and revisions could be taken care of later. Council Member Cisewski noted that ordinances should not be revised on a case by case basis, but need to set the standard for that commercial district. City Planner Pearson suggested adding 4.h. from C -2 to C -3 and C -4 districts. City Attorney LeFevere noted that a super majority on zoning issues was no longer required due to last years legislative change and that three votes would carry a motion. Edwards requested this item be discussed further at a work session. MOTION by Cisewski to table the ordinance amending the Commercial Zoning Districts to a work session. Second by Riley. Ayes: Riley, Edwards, Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Evermoor Corrective Plat for Innisfree City Planner Pearson presented the request by Contractor Property Developers Company to adjust lot lines within ten existing lots located in the detached - townhouse area between Birger Pond and Evermoor Parkway. The houses are larger than originally anticipated and the change allows the houses to meet the required six -foot side setbacks. MOTION by Riley to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CORRECTIVE PLAT OF EVERMOOR INNISFREE. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Edwards, Cisewski, Busho, Riley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Busho reviewed the regular meetings for the up coming month and noted the grand opening of Cub Foods Thursday, August 23, 2001. Parks & Recreation Director Schultz said they had held the first of three planning meetings for the City's Parks Master Plan. It was at Jaycee Park and good discussion was held. The next meeting for the Parks Master Plan is at the Community Center on August 27 and the final meeting is at the Central Park on August 29. City Attorney LeFevere noted that the Open Meeting Law governs that policy for hiring personnel be discussed at a regular meeting, not in closed session. The Mayor indicated that the next item would not be an Executive Closed Session. 1. 1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2001 Public Works Director Interviews Human Resource Coordinator Graff reported that the national search for a Public Works Director had produced two very good candidates. Graff asked if Council would re- consider travel expenses for those coming for interviews. Neighboring cities have offered this to interested interviewees and it is very common in business. It was Council consensus to continue with the interview process as established, with interviews on September 8, 2001 without the benefit of travel expenses. Any negotiations with a specific candidate should be after the interviews. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2001 -30. 3