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Home My WebLink About6.a. Minutes of November 4, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting ITEIYI � � � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday,November 4, 1997 at 8:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson,Edwards, Carroll, and Wippermann present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Parks &Recreation/Community Genter Director Topitzhofer,Rental Coordinator Lisa Mauer, Public Works Director/City Engineer Osmundson, and Community Development Directar Rogness. City Attorney LeFevere led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was amended by adding updates under Old Business for the Commercial Area Enhancement,Krech Landscaping,meeting of the Citizens of Eastern Rosemount,University of Minnesota meeting, and Police Chief Selection. There were no Public Comments or responses to Public Comment. Consent Agenda MOTION by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda after removing Item 6.m.Assessment Appeals for discussion and changing the bid amount by six cents on Item 6.k.Receive Bids/Award Contract for Biscayne Pointe Street&Utility Improvements, City Project 285. Second by Wippermann. Ayes:Five. Nays:None. Motion carried. Assessment A�peals Council discussed assessment policy issues. It was decided that a workshop would be appropriate in January or February of 1998 for updating the policy. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REASSESSMENT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY PROJECT 266,THE 1996 STREET& UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS,P.I. D.NUMBERS 34-03800-190-14; AND 34- ' 64800-040-04; AND 34-64800-050-04. Second by Wippermann. Ayes:Busho, Carroll, I Edwards,Anderson, Wippermann. Nays:None. Motion carried. '' Geronime Pond PUD Amendment Findings for Denial Community Development Director Rogness reviewed the denial to an amendment to the Geronime Pond Planned Unit Development to convert twin homes to carriage hornes. The resolution submitted for Council consideration noted findings of fact for denial. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1997 MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GERO1vIME POND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED LTNIT DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT OF NIINNESOTA, INC. BASED UPON FINDINGS OF FACT. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Anderson,Wippermann,Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Rezoning Outlot F.McNamara Addition Community Development Director Rogness explained that Town& Country Homes requested a rezoning of Outlot F of the McNamara Addition. from AG to R-2. The McNamara's attorney, Peter Coyle, advised City Council that they would like to withdraw their zoning change request until Council has acted on the first phase, Outlot E, of the Town&Country development. Coyle noted that the developments were interdependent and they would not move forward until both phases receive support from the City Council. Coyle further contended that Outlot E went through the correct site plan review process,and that the City Council acted arbitrarily in denying a townhome project based on garages and stacked units. MOTION by Busho to table the rezoning of Outlot F,McNamara Addition. There was no second. Motion died. Attorney LeFevere raised the question as to when the sixty day application length will end far , Council consideration. LeFevere stated that by not taking any action tonight, the rezoning would I rest until further action is requested by the developer. ' CMC Concent PUD "The Villages At Eastview" I! Community Development Director Rogness presented, along with representatives from CMC II�� Heartland Partners I, information on the 226 acre concept development proposal east of Biscayne Avenue and north of 145th Street West and County Road 42. The concept includes four distinct neighborhoods with different housing types. The overall housing mix is approximately 56% detached single family and 44% attached housing distributed between townhouses,twin homes and mansion homes. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval. Lawrence Kane, 2387 145th Street West, was concerned about the set backs and screening behind his home and those of his neighbors. Kane noted that when Dakota County built their facility north of their property there were promises made to not store equipment outside and have screening. The landscaping that was originally done did not survive and lazge equipment can be seen most any time outside. However,Kane stated that Dakota County is a good neighbor with little noise interference. CMC representative explained that they will work with residents along 145th Street to address setbacks, screening, and design issues. • 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4,1997 MOTION by Carroll to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT ' RESIDENTIAL PLANNED IJNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR CMC HEARTLAND ' PARTNERS I with the deletion of nurnber 5 and changes to number 6 as stated by legal ' counsel. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Edwards,Anderson,Wippermann,Busho, Carroll. Nays: ' None. Motion carried. Council noted several good points about the concept plan and that further approvals will be required as final plats are presented for consideration. However,they did state their preference of a higher single family percentage in future housing areas. Aece,pt Water Suppl,y&Distribution Plan & Conservation and Emer�ency Management Plan Public Works Director Osmundson reviewed the management plan for the City's water supply. The City pumped 165 million gallons of water in 1985 and 428 million gallons in 1995. We now have four wells and can foresee that if the ultimate build-out outlined is achieved another 21 new wells may need to be drilled. This plan will be used as a guide for the acquisition of sites for water towers,wells and to correctly locate hunk water mains for the entire city. MOTION by Edwazds to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND THE CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Anderson,Wippermann,Busho, Carroll,Edwards. Nays:None. Motion carried. UPDATES 15th Annual Halloween Party-Parks&Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer reported that over 2000 people attended. There were 138 volunteers and the Community Center staff which made a great crew and they were able to clean up in 45 minutes. Share the Spirit on November 30- Sunday,2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. a variety of events will take place including an indoor parade. It will be the fourth year for this event. Lighted Marque Sign for Community Center/National Guard-estimated cost of$31,000. USPCI Trust Fund gave$15,000 toward it and National Guard will pay$16,000. Buckthorn Removal-Dakota County Corrections provided the manpower for two days and removed downed buckthorn. Commercial Enhancement Committee- Community Development Director Rogness updated Council on the latest meeting. Fifty-eight trees were planted south of the KWIK Trip gas station store on Highway 3 as a buffer and beautification project. Funding for additional projects are being researched. . 3 _ __ __ _ � � . ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1997 Krech Landscaping-Rogness will meet with the City Attorney. A future meeting is being planned with neighbors. The question came up as to whether the snow plowing part of the business is considered part of a landscaping business. East Rosemount Citizen Concerns-City Administrator Burt attended with residents. Their main concern was for the ash storage that Laidlaw Inc.has requested. Also air and water quality issues from the University of Minnesota.and Koch Refining are still issues. Businesses are not trusted. About twenty people attended. University of Minnesota Property Development-Referred to as the MESA group. Dr. Hewitt developed a document for long term management of the site. A board would be selected to advise management of the 75,000 acres as an agricultural campus. The President of the U of M is to decide before the end of the year. Nothing was mentioned about future athletie facilities which the City could use. MIRTS-The costs benefits are due by mid November from Mn/DOT. Site location is still University of Minnesota Research Facility in Rosemount. The railroads have not done any negotiations yet. Dick Braun is to be appointed as spokesman. Police Chief Selection -There were 71 applicants; 30 responded to additional information and six were selected for interviews. Interviews were conducted by panels and the day included a tour of our city, an"in-basket"exercise, and lunch with staff: The six will be narrowed to two for additional interviews. An interview date was established for November 22, 1997, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Announcements Mayor Busho listed some upcoming meetings:November 11, Chamber Luncheon,MIRTS,Dr. Haro;November 13,Historical Program at Community Center;November 14, Cornmunication Workshop;November 15, Dakota County Economic site grand opening; and November 17, Business Forum re: CR 42, 4- 5:30 p.m., and Committee of the Whole joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Parks &Recreation Committee at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink,Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1997-35. 4