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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of July 20, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting I���� � � � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1999 Mayor Busho gave the Oath of Office to Sheila Klassen for the appointment to the position of City Councilmember. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday,July 20, 1999, 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 Edwards, Cisewski, and Klassen present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Public Works Director Osmundson, City Planner Pearson, Police Chief Kalstabakken, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, and Assistant to the Administrator/Clerk Walsh. Councilmember Klassen led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no public comments or changes to the agenda. Northern States Power Com�any New Community Relations Manager Colette Jurek Colette Jurek introduced herself as new Community Relations Manager for Northern States Power Company. Jurek noted she is available to answer questions from the Newport office. Selection Process for Councilmember Appointment At a recent work session, Committee of the Whole, City Council was able to discuss the deadline of Friday, August 6, at 4:00 p.m. for applications for councilmember. Press releases and notice posted were requested. Council would prefer residents who have lived in Rosemount for three years or more and that have within the last five years participated in a community or civic committee or organization. Staff was directed to prepare an appropriate application. Consent Agenda MOTION by Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. Motion carried. a. Minutes of July 6, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of June 23, 1999 Committee of the Whole Work Session c. Approval of Bills Listing d. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem e. Safe and Sober Grant Resolution f. Approve Dakota County Agreement on McNamara Phase 2, City Project 304 g. Winds Crossing Administrative Plat h. Leprechaun Days Service Agreement and Authorization for Street Closings i. Receive Plans&Spec's/Order Ad for Bid for Birger Pond Oudet Improvements, City Project 262 . j. Appointment of Vermillion River WMO Delegate k Suspension/Termination of Employee 1. Hiring of Recreation Supervisor ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1999 extraction permit requires yearly approval. Schafer indicated that the current operation would be depleted in three to five years. If additional land is obtained mining could continue up to twenty years. MOTION by Edwards to d'uect staff to prepare findings of fact in support of denial of the zonin g text amendment for Mineral Extraction in the Agriuclture District. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Edwards, Cisewski, Klassen, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Shafer Contracting Conditional Use Permit for Mineral Extraction Due to discussion on the previous item, a motion was made. MOTION by Edwards to d'uect staff to prepare findings of fact in denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Cisewski, HIassen, Busho, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Biscavne Avenue Watermain Improvements, Citv Project 312 Mayor Busho described the public hearing process. The affidavits of notice and publication were on file with the City Clerk's office. Public Works D'uector Osmundson opened the public hearing by reviewing City Project 312 to extend a watermain south on Biscayne from CSAH 42 to 160th Street. This is in the MUSA area but sewer would not come at this time, but in the near future from the west side of Highway 3. The request was made by Curt and David Fischer for future business development. This would complete a watermain loop that now ends at 160th Street and Biscayne Ave. Completing this loop would improve the water quality and pressure on 160th Street for which there have been complaints. The total cost is approximately $291,000, which will be assessed to adjacent properties. Several questions were asked for clarification from council and the audience. Mayor Busho called for public testimony. Doug Dehmlow, 15725 Biscayne Avenue, was against City Project 312. Dehmlow has a purchase agreement for the sale of this property which means he is liable for all of the estimated $4000 assessment. Dehmlow believed the Fischers would benefit from this improvement, but he would not benefit. Don Wachter, 15247 Biscayne Avenue was not opposed. He requested a fire hydrant near his home. He was concerned about the interest charges on the assessment. MOTION by Busho to close the public hearing for Biscayne Avenue Watermain Improvements, City Proejct 312. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Klassen, Busho, Edwards, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1999 Request to Extend Personal Leave of Absence City Administrator Burt said that Tom Murphy was requesting an extension for his m edical leave which expires on July 26, 1999. The Personnel Policy states that City Council can approve a leave of absence up to one year. A full year would be completed on October 6, 1999. MOTION by Cisewski to extend Tom Murphy's Leave of Absence to October 6,1999. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Busho, Edwards, Cisewski. Nays: None. Motion carried. Ordinance Regulations for Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments Police Chief Kalstabakken explained that due to potential health problems associated with tattoo and body piercing establishments, the Council directed that an ordinance be established to regulate tattoo and body piercing establishments. A fee of $250 for a business license and $25 for a personal service license is suggested. The owner/operator of the current establishment in Rosemount has reviewed the ordinance and agrees with it. This is the first reading, it will be brought to Council at the next regular meeting, August 3. Hiring of Police Officer Police Chief Kalstabakken reviewed the selection process which included an application screening, written test, interview and background investigation. Kalstabakken recommends Beth Richtsmeier who has successfully completed the required medical, psychological examination, and drug testing. MOTION by Edwards to approve the hiring of Beth Richtsmeirer for the positon of Police Officier. Second by Cisewski. Ayes: Busho, Edwards, Cisewski, Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Shafer Contracting Zoning Text Amendment City Planner Pearson reviewed the application for the Shafer Contracting /Lance Johnson Mineral Extracation Operation to expand from 35 acres to 93 acres total. The current operation is a non- conforming use in the Agriculture District. The zoning text amendment would legitimize the use and enable the applicant to proceed with the Conditional Use Pemut process for the expansion. The subject of mineral extraction in general is being studied by a consultant for future Council discussion. However, Shafer Contracting has a purchase agreement for the Johnson property and requests that the Council approve the zoning text amendment and conditional use permit at the next meeting on August 3, 1999. During the Public Hearing held on May 11 and May 25, 1999, neighbors expressed concerns on traffic due to the mining. Three Planning Commissioners were in favor of the request. They generally believed that the Shafer request offered the best opportunity to ultimately restore the property and be in support of local business. The two dissenting Commissioners felt that additional time was needed for Council policy direction. Discussion was held on a revised planting plan and buffers or berms for neighbors. The mining 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JLTLY 20, 1999 Council consensus was that allthough this will cause inconvience for some, the City is growing and progress must take place to keep abreast of development. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PROJECT AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BISCAYNE AVENUE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS FROM CSAH 42 TO 160TH STREET, CITY PROJECT 312. Second by Busho. Ayes: Busho, Edwards, Cisewski,Klassen. Nays: None. Motion carried. Announcements Mayor Busho noted that a letter dated July 6, 1999 was received containing a petition regazding the water level of Birger Pond. City Council is invited to be in the Grand Day Parade on July 31 to ride or drive golf carts. Leprechaun Days has many events taking place. The Mid-Summer Faire will have 19 vendors with a variety of foods and games, evening bands, and fireworks. The Koch Advisory Committee will meet on have an open house on Water Systems August 2,6 pm- 9 pm at the Community Center. The Committee of the Whole will meet in September on the 15th. Birger Pond neighbors will meet on July 28, 1999, 6 pm to 7 pm at City Hall. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1999-25. 4