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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of October 3, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS �_ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, October 3, 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 Council Members Cisewski, Caspar, Klassen and Edwards present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, City Planner Pearson, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Community Development Director Parsons and Engineering Consultant Bret Weiss. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Police Chief Gary Kalstabakken. There were no changes or additions to the agenda. There were no Public Comments or Response to Public Comments. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Reserve Officers Police Chief Kalstabakken introduced five new members to the Police Reserves: Gene Allen, Michelle Jeppeson, George Provol, .Reid Troxel, and Michael Vassel. Veteran members are David Bailey, Kim Ericksen, Dean Sandstrom and Randy Trefethren, Reserve Commander. Trefethren has been a member 9 years and Ericksen has been a member for 8 years. The Senior Reserves have contributed 197 hours so far this year. This group helps the Police Department to be more visible at community events and assist in providing a safe and pleasant community to live in. Mayor Busho administered the oath of office for the five new Police Reserve members. Crime Prevention Month Police Chief Kalstabakken noted that this month is Crime Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and Fire Prevention Month. The schools will have several demonstrations, there will be an article in the newspaper on crime tips, and the City will have an Open House, where information will be available for residents. The County is hosting, along with the City of Rosemount Police Dept., a gun lock program that will give a gun locking system to anyone who requests one in the hope this will prevent crimes and accidents. Cities Week Declaration Mayor Busho made a proclamation declaring the week of October 8 through 14, 2000, Minnesota Cities Week. This year's theme is `Building a Quality Community" to help focus on local government and how it enhances life for its residents. City Hall will have an Open House on October 5th, 2000 with tours, displays, and information available from all departments. The City Garage will also be open for vehicle displays as well as the Police Dept. The hours of the Open House are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Rosemount Middle School group, POPS (People of Peace) will have a game and violence prevention information available. w ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2000 Consent Agenda MOTION by Klassen to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Caspar. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Caspar, Edwards. Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of September 19, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of August 9, September 13, 2000 Committee of the Whole c. Bills Listing d. Budget Amendments e. On Sale — On Public Premise Liquor License for AMF City Limits Lanes f. 2001 Port Authority Budget Order Feasibility Study for Downtown Streetscave Improvements Community Development Director Parsons presented a recommendation from the Port Authority to order a feasibility study for the downtown streetscape improvements on South Robert Trail. Their recommendation was to hire WSB & Associates to conduct a study that will take about 8 weeks and is based on the plan dated September 22, 2000. Funding sources will be explored as well as property assessments. MOTION by Klassen to order consulting engineer WSB & Associates to conduct a feasibility study on downtown streetscape improvements on South Robert Trail. Second by Cisewski. Discussion by Councilmember Edwards noted that this topic has been before the Port Authority a long time and was approved at the Port Authority meeting this evening prior to the City Council meeting. Poll: Ayes: Busho, Caspar, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. Carlson Properties of Rosemount: Lot Split in South Rose Park City Planner Pearson presented the lot split request by Ronald Carlson of Carlson Properties of Rosemount. The property is a platted lot, which will be split into two parcels that will have a common boundary line, aligning with the lots to the east. Staff recommends a shared driveway access between the two lots to limit driveway access onto Chippendale Avenue. Carlson" agreed to this shared driveway. City Administrator Burt addressed the need to have a comprehensive plan to do uniform lighting, and sidewalks or trails. Then as lot splits or development occurs property owners could be required to adhere to the city's plan. This could be dealt with at a Committee of the Whole work session. Council agreed. Council consensus was to include Park Dedication Fees with the .8 acre lot. City Attorney LeFevere described several ways a petition waiver agreement could defer an assessment payment. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT FOR CARLSON PROPERTIES OF ROSEMOUNT. Second by Caspar. Edwards asked for clarification. A friendly amendment to the motion was made with Second Caspar's consent to 2 rJ ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2000 add onto the resolution, item 1. ...Park Dedication to cover the new .8 acre lot. Poll: Ayes: Caspar, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Rezoning of Properties to Business Park City Planner Pearson reviewed the Business Park designations available for the Rosemount Business Park. The current zoning is Agriculture and this use could continue even after rezoning until the time the property is sold. A Public Hearing was held at the Planning Commission at which one property owner showed a preference for the BP -1 and a residential owner who questioned the legal non - conforming use and how it affected his property. BP -2 zoning has a higher standard for buildings and does not allow outdoor storage. A council majority vote is needed to pass this rezoning. MOTION by Caspar to adopt an Ordinance Amending Ordinance B City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance rezoning the Agricultural land in Section 32 to BP -1 and BP -2, in conformance with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho, Caspar. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: East Side Watermain Improvements, City Proiect 320 Mayor Busho opened the public hearing explaining the procedure.. The affidavits of posting and publication were on file with the City Clerk's Office. Consulting Engineer Weiss gave a review of Phase 1, the water tower , and Phase 2, the extension of the trunk watermain system from 140'' Street along Trunk Highway 52 to Koch Refining, then along Pine Bend Trail to Trunk Highway 55, then southeast to Doyle Path. The cost of project is estimated at $1,127,000. The Utility Commission has not considered an extension to the project at this time, however it would be recommended to include a loop to enhance the water quality and insure no interruption in service. City Council also suggested offering this to additional businesses to the north for needed fire suppression. It will require a Public Hearing for this addition because this would cause property assessments. Weiss called for approval of the project presented and an additional phase will then be brought back for a public hearing. Mayor Busho opened the public hearing for comments from the audience. There were no comments by the audience. MOTION by Caspar to close the Public Hearing for the East Side Watermain Improvements, City Project 320. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT AND ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EAST SIDE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 320. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Cisewski, Busho, Caspar, Edwards, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Busho to call for a Public Hearing for a Loop Option for City Project 320. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Busho, Caspar, Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING: 2001 Tax Rate Increase City Administrator Burt noted that the State of Minnesota 1999 legislation mandated all cities and counties to approve a resolution to levy a dollar amount higher than that calculated by the County Treasurer- Auditor which would result in a higher levy certification tax rate for the year 2001. Costs have gone up for city services 8.9 %, however, market growth in our community has been 16 %. So, there will be an actual reduction in the city portion of taxes to the resident. The Truth and Taxation Hearings will be held December 0, 2000, for residents to ask questions about taxes and the 2001 City Budget. Mayor Busho opened the public hearing for comments from the audience. There were no comments. MOTION by Cisewski to close the Public Hearing for 2001 Tax Rate Increase. Second by Caspar. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX RATE INCREASE FOR THE 2000 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2001. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Edwards, Klassen, Cisewski, Busho, Caspar. Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Busho noted the up- coming city meetings and community events. There will be an Open House at the Fire Department on October 17th, 2000. MOTION by Edwards to adjourn to a Closed Executive Session in order to discuss a personnel issue with privileged information regarding the review of City Administrator Burt. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busho adjourned to the Closed Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2000 — 35. i, Linda Jentink, City Clerk Recording Secretary