HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of November 15, 2000 Committee of the Wholey
or ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NOVEMBER 15, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Committee of the Whole Council Meeting was held on
Wednesday, November 15, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Klassen, Edwards, Casper and
Cisewski present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Burt, City Planner Pearson, Human
Resource /Communication Coordinator Graff, and Code Enforcement Officer O'Bryan.
U of M Plan
Pulled from agenda at request of the University. The University will reschedule for a future
meeting.
Code Enforcement - Code Changes/Powers
Code Enforcement Officer OBryan presented proposed changes to the City Code and Zoning
Ordinance.
1. Storage and Parking of Recreational Vehicles 4.9.
Not allowed to be parked on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Setbacks are to be followed
as designated by district. With in the "R" district RV's shall not be stored in the front
yard.
2. Recreational Vehicle defined.
Lists vehicles that are classified as recreational vehicles.
3. Outdoor Storage
Keep the same and add construction materials can be stored on property while under
construction. Found a definition for Finished and Semi- finished products. Defined
construction materials.
4. Woodpiles
Changed to limit height. Stack on hard surface or 4" off the ground.
5. Display of Vehicles for sale
Add - vehicles must be on an approved surface and must belong to the occupant.
6. Setbacks
Changed R -1 and R -1 a to 5 feet for parking.
7. Parking of truck, truck tractor or semitrailer
Combined the two current ordinances together. Does not allow commercial vehicles to
be stored or parked in neighborhoods unless, loading, unloading or rendering a service.
Defined Commercial vehicle to have a licensed gross of 9,000 lbs.
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All parking must be on a surface of concrete, bituminous, brick pavers or other materials
as approved by City Staff.
Trailer Parkins
No parking on the street between 2 a.m. and 6a.m.
Commercial Trailer Storage
Prohibits storage of trailers in the commercial districts.
City Attorney LeFevere will review the changes and put them into Ordinance form for a
future council meeting.
Commercial Zoning Districts Amendments
City Planner Pearson presented the work completed to date on the Commercial Zoning District
Amendments. Recently identified issues has resulted this discussion, which could effect more
changes:
1. Auto Sales and continuos outdoor display.
2. The need for setbacks from private shared driveways and easements.
3. Driveway standards with intersection spacing in particular.
4. Discussion of the remaining vacant commercial land along CSAH 42.
Council members indicated a preference for auto sales with outdoor storage in the C -3 highway
Service District implemented in the Highway 3 area near 160th Street and in the vicinity of the
CSAH 42 and US 52 intersection. There was also support for the creation of setback standards
for private - shared driveways and driveway standards as they relate to spacing and intersection
proximity. The Council did not suggest any concerns regarding the remaining vacant land in the
commercial districts adjacent to CSAH 42.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Rezonings
City Planner Pearson discussed the proposed rezonings including all of the future MUSA land to
Akron Ave. and the 640 acres north of 135th Street West. The Council determined that only the
land currently within the MUSA should be rezoned to R -1, Low Density Residential.
Employee Assistance Program
Council discussed the proposal brought by Administration regarding adding an Employee
Assistance Plan (EAP) to the array of benefits currently being offered by the City. After
reviewing the information, Council believed that the EAP was a duplication of services that, in
part, are already covered under the employee health insurance plan. The Council would like
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Administration to discuss adding EAP type services with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
during the next contract negotiations.
Electric Franchise Agreement
City Administrator Burt presented the proposed franchise agreement to the City Council
identifying the area that needed Council direction was on if the City Council would like to have
staff continue to negotiate language that would allow for an electrical franchise fee. The
consensus of the Council was the agreement should allow for a franchise fee and staff was
directed to prepare more information for a possible franchise fee.
The worksession adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas D. Burt, City Adm.
The City Council's Agenda packet is Clerk's File 2000 -42.
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