HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of April 18, 2000 Regular City Council MeetingITEM #6 B ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly
held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2875 145th
Street West.
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Klassen, Cisewski, and Edwards
present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, Finance Director May, Parks and Recreation
Director Schultz, City Planner Pearson, and Engineering Consultant Bret Weiss.
Finance Director May led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda stood as presented; however, two additional documents were added in support of Item
6.h. Approve AT &T Tower Lease Agreement and Item 8.b. Sale of Safety -Kleen to SKB
Environmental, Inc.
Response to Public Comment
Mayor Busho acknowledged the receipt of the Rosemount Business Council's letter at the April 4'h,
2000, regular City Council meeting.
Hiring of Public Works Director
Finance Director May reported on the hiring process used to select Dan Fick for the Public Works
Director position. Five candidates were interviewed Mr. Fick is prepared to begin work on May 15,
2000. He is currently the Assistant City Engineer for the City of Austin.
MOTION by Cisewski to approve the hiring of Dan Fick as Public Works Director for the City of
Rosemount. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Busho, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
Permanent Hiring of Rental Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Director Schultz recommended the permanent hiring of Maureen Asleson after
a successful six month probation period. Maureen started October 15, 1999. She has presented
valuable people skills and a great attitude. Councilmember Edwards and Mayor Busho have
interacted with Ms. Asleson for use of the Community Center and agreed she did a wonderful job
of making certain all building needs were met.
MOTION by Edwards to approve the permanent hiring of Maureen Asleson for the position of
Rental Coordinator. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
MOTION by Klassen to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Four. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of April 4, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting
b. Bills Listings
C. Biscayne Avenue Parking
d. Resignation of Firefighters
e. Adult Cabaret Ordinance Amending City Code Title 3 Ord. No. XVI.43
f. Hiring of Building Inspector
g. Award Contract for Tennis Court Projects at Claret and Charlie's Parks
h. Approve AT & T Tower Lease Agreement
i. Receive Feasibility Report/Set Public Hearing Section 31 Sanitary Sewer Improvements,
City Project 317
Basic Builders Finding of Facts
City Planner Pearson presented a revised Findings of Fact for the Basic Builders Residential Planned
Unit Development(PUD). Pearson provided some background on the Comprehensive Guide Plan
from 1980 to present regarding the zoning districts for the property on the west side of Biscayne
Avenue, north of the National Guard maintenance facility. In 1993 the property was zoned Public
Institutional which it remains today. It is bordered by the railroad tracks on the west side. City
Council considered this PUD at the regular April 4, 2000, City Council meeting and at that time
directed staff to compile Findings of Fact for denial
MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT, REZOINING AND CONCEPT RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY BASIC BUILDERS BASED UPON CITY COUNCIL'S
FINDINGS OF FACT. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Edwards, Klassen. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Sale of Safetv -Kleen to SKB Environmental
Finance Director May noted that this subject was discussed at the regular City Council meeting on
April 4, 2000. City Attorney LeFevere was directed to create a document for approval. LeFevere
presented a resolution authorizing assignment in three areas: 1) the Interim Use Permit, 2) the
Development Commitment; and 3) the Rosemount Community Trust Agreement. This would
authorize the City Attorney to execute necessary documents for approval of sale.
Councilmember Edwards had concerns generated from a newspaper article in the St. Paul Pioneer
Press which made allegations about a torn liner and also illegal dumping which may have occurred.
Edwards asked who would be responsible if the sale transfer takes place. SKB President Rick
O'Gara said his firm will be fully responsible once they have ownership for any forgoing conditions.
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O'Gara explained the condition of the liner and its pending repair. O'Gara said there had not been
any contamination in the ground, because the three liner technology has worked. O'Gara was
confident that this is an excellent landfill which is highly regulated with records to show what
material has been placed there. Council requested that they be notified of any failure of the cells.
MOTION by Busho to approve the assignment of the Interim Use Permit, Trust Agreement, and
Development Commitment subject to the approval of all legal forms by the City Attorney. Second
by Cisewski. Discussion ensued. City Attorney LeFevere advised that the newly prepared resolution
title would be an appropriate motion. Motion maker Busho and second Cisewski withdrew this
motion.
MOTION by Busho to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS OF USPCI, INC. AND ITS SUCCESSORS FOR AN
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINMENT FACILITY IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT BY SKB
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: JAC Co. Fence Height Variance Appeal
Mayor Busho explained the Public Hearing procedure and confirmed v -ith City Clerk Jentink that
the affidavits of public notice and publication were on file.
City Planner Pearson reviewed the Planning Commission's approval for a variance for JAC Co. and
that it did not meet the criteria for hardship and may be arbitrary. Council agreed. There was no
audience present.
MOTION by Edwards to close the Public Hearing for the JAC Company (Gent -Ryan) Variance
Petition. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. Motion carried-
Council reviewed the five findings City Planner Pearson had compiled and agreed with them.
MOTION by Edwards to direct staff to prepare findings in support of overturning the decision of
the Board of Appeals & Adjustments. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Edwards,
Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Announcements
Mayor Busho noted several community meetings including the Egg Hunt on April 15 that was
rescheduled to April 22 due to weather; Parks & Recreation Committee on April 24; Planning
Commission on April 25; and the next City Council meeting is May 2, 2000. Councilmember
Klassen announced she has a stray cat to give away, contact her if interested.
Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2000 -17.
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