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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. 1 e ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2000 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. 2 i ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2000 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. 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2000 Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2000 -17. 4