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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of February 1, 2000, Regular City Council MeetingITEM �; 6 A ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, February 1, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber al City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Edwards, Caspar, Klassen, and Cisewski present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, and Parks and Recreation Director Schultz. Cindy Dorniden led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes to the agenda and no public comment. Census 2000 Presentation Teri Haapala presented information on the Census 2000 to begin on April 1. Haapala explained how the population counts determine the number of congressional seats for federal government and that disaster relief is distributed by census data. Over S200,000,000 are distributed annually. An accurate census is necessary. Forms will go out to homes on April 1". These forms need to be returned by April 11"' or a census taker has to return to the home to complete the information. Most residents will receive a short form, but one out of six will receive a long form to be completed. In Minnesota about 20% do not return the form. The U.S. average for not returning forms is 35 %. Job opportunities are available for residents to help with the census. Consent Agenda MOTION by Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda with a change to the January 18, 2000 regular Meeting minutes *. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of January 18, 2000, Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of January 12, 2000, Committee of the Whole C. Bills Listing d. Contract Agreement for Garbage Service in 2000 e. Appoint City Clerk *Minutes refer to Klassen on Planning Commission several years ago, should re -state that it was last year. Mayor Busho administered the affirmation of oath for the position of City Clerk to Linda Jentink. Jentink has been with the City for twelve years in the Administration Department. Announcements Mayor Busho announced that the Comprehensive Guide Plan for 2020 was approved by Metropolitan Council. Now the City has a clear guide for land use. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2000 Mayor Busho noted several upcoming meeting: Feb.2, All — Commission Meeting; Busho and Caspar are attending the legislature on Feb. 4; Goal Session to be changed to Saturday only, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to about 5 p.m. at the Farmington Library; Feb. 7, Mayor Busho will speak to kindergartners; Feb. 8 the Kelley Trust AUAR at 7:00 p.m.; Feb. 9, Dakota Electric "Partners in Progress" will be held in Eagan; Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole; and Feb. 11, is Teen Nite. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2000 -04. 0