HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of November 18, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1997
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
duly held on Tuesday,November 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
2875 145th Street West.
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Edwards, and
Wippermann present. Councilmember Carroll entered the meeting at 7;34 p.m. Also present
were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Public Warks Director/City Engineer
Osmundson, Finance Director May, and Financial Consultant Dan O'Neill.
Finance Director May led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Agenda was amended by adding Police Chief Selection for announcement of candidates and
discussion.
There were no Public Comments or responses to Public Comment.
Police Chief Candidates
City Administrator Burt reported that six applicants for the Police Chief position were '
interviewed in November. The two finalists will have a second interview on Saturday, '
November 22, 1997,by City Council. The finalists are Bradley Johnson from the Minneapolis
Police Deparhnent, Sth Precinct, and Gary Kalstabakken, a Lieutenant at the Richfield Police '
Department.
Councilmember Carroll joined the meeting.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of November 4, 1997, Regular City Council meeting,were amended to read on page
two, fourth paragraph; strike second sentence and replace with, "LeFevere suggested, and Coyle
agreed, that the Council would have 30 days to act on the rezoning request after receiving written '
request for a decision from the applicant." '
MOTION by Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda with an amendment to the November 4, '
1997 minutes. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. i
Accept Bids and Award Sale- General Obligation Im�rovement Bonds. Series 1997B II
Finance Director May presented thebid list as prepared by Springsted Public Finance Advisors I,
whom opened the sealed bids at 11:30 a.m. today, Tuesday,November 18, 1997. The tabulation �i
showed a very favorable interest rate and the closest competitive bidding ever experienced for i
Rosemount. The bonds will pay for three projects; 1)Brockway Draw Interceptor, 2) Biscayne '
Pointe Street & Utilities Improvements, and 3) Shannon Pond Second Addition Streef and �
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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1997
Utilities Improvements. The $1,584,632.50 bond was received at an interest rate of 4.5930%.
Dan O'Neill, consultant from Springsted, said tl�e City maintained its A-2 rating and the low bid
was received from First Bank System. Springsted recommended accepting the offer.
MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTIQN ACCEPTING OFFER ON THE SALE
OF$1,595,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997B '
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE to First Bank System. Second by Anderson. '
Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards,As�derson. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Police Chief Interview Discussion
Mayor Busho requested discussion on the use of a contract for the Folice Chief position. ,
Wippermann noted that if termination is required before the contract expires,than the city may
be obligated to pay the remainder of the salary. City Attorney LeFevere noted that termination is ,
difficult in any case and especially if the employee is a veteran. City Administrator Burt noted
that in Minnesota a severance package cannot be more than the employee's six month salary.
Staff was directed to contact PERF and PDI regarding this issue.
Announcements
Councilmember Carroll noted that the Dakota Caunty Partnership is hosting a meeting
November 20 with a demonstration of the GIS (Geographic Informational System) at the
Community Center, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mayor Busho said the Northern Dakota County
Board meeting will be at the Community Center on Wednesday,November 19; Share the Spirit,
November 30, 5 p.m. Tree Lighting; December 2 is the regular Port Authority meeting and City
Council meeting; and December 4 is the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at City Hall at 7 p.m.
Councilmember Wippermann had questions regarding term limits for commissioners. It was
determined that Wippermann would be qualified to re-apply for the Port Authority as long as he
has a seat on the City CounciL
Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1997-37.
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