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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of November 17, 1997 Committee of the Whole and November 22, Special Meeting r .� ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 17, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Committee of the Whole meeting was duly held on Monday, November 17, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Ha1L Mayor Busho called the meeting to arder with Councilmembers Wippermann,Edwards, and Anderson present. At 7:00 p.m. a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee began. Commissioners present were: Planning Commission-Droste, Shoe-Corrigan, Tentinger, and DeBettignies; Parks &Recreation Committee- Sampo, Larson, and Eliason. Staff present were City Administrator Burt, Parks &Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer, Public Warks/City Engineer Osmundson, Community Development Director Rogness, and City Planner Pearson. 1998 Proposed Budget Review Staff presented information on impacts of the proposed levy increase. The public heaxing is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 1997 at 7:00 pm. Police Chief Selection ' The City Council discussed the to two canidates Ga Kalstabakken and Brad Johnson for the II P , rY position of Police Chief and the interview process scheduled for November 22, 1997. Kellev Trust Propertv Community Development Director Rogness provided background information about the 520 acre Kelley Trust property. The Comprehensive Guide Plan designates this area as Planned Development Residential (PDR)with sensitivity to the natural environment and surrounding land uses. Jim Merila, engineer for the owners, presented a concept plan drawing that depicted the expected land uses throughout the property. This plan showed a progression of lower density residential on the west to standard single family in the middle to townhomes on the east side. Open space was provided throughout the area to preserve slopes, woods and wetlands. A trail corridor was also shown from the west side to Shannon Elementary and the Community Center. Mayor Busho reviewed the list of six questions in the staff report with conclusions as follows: (1) The general development pattern shown in the concept plan supported the Comprehensive Guide Plan. (2) Clustering of development into "pockets"was supported with further work needed on criteria that would warrant changes/bonuses. (3) The areas most appropriate for open space include the northern edge, ridges and natural features; areas for parks should include the "prairie"park area and Birger Pond; the trail connection is also a critical element. (4) Despite a desired 70%-75% standard single family requirement, the appropriate mix of housing units will depend on the benefits shown for resource preservation and the type/price of townhomes. (5) Street and trail connections as shown on the Concept Plan make sense. (6) The owner's intent to keep all acres as part of one planned development is highly supported by the city. �. „ ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 17, 1997 There was general support in expectation that this development area will be"upscale" and that irreplaceable natural features will be preserved. Greenways were identified as a way to achieve natural resource and wildlife habitat goals of the city and region. The Kelley Trust representatives stated that they will be approaching Apple Valley again in December with a revised plan for that property. Their schedule is to develop that portion first before starting in the City of Rosemount. They want to maintain a cooperative arrangement with the city and anticipate the proposed zoning amendments to work well within their property. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator Attest: Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1997- 36. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Saturday,November 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City hall, 2875 145 Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Andrson, Edwards, Carroll, and Wippermann present. City Administrator Burt was present also. Council interviewed the final two candidates, Gary Kalstabakken and Brad Johnson, for the position of Police Chief. MOTION by Carroll to extend a conditional offer of employment to Gary Kalstabakken for the position of Police Chief. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Anderson, Carroll, Wippermann, Edwards. Nays: Busho. Motion carried. Mayor Busho expressed concern that the City Council should have the ability to review the Police Chief. Council felt the appropriate place to discuss this issue would be at a future worksession. MOTION by Carroll to extend a unanimous conditional offer of employment to Gary Kalstabakken for the position of Police Chief. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at lp.m. Respectfully submitted, Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator Attest: Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk