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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of May 20, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting ,� ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS �"�' �C�'� REGULAR MEETING � MAY 2Q, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 20, 199'7 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 Edwards, Wippermann, and Carroll present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Assistant to Administrator Walsh, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Ro ness Parks& Recreation/Communi Center Director To itzhofer and Finance Director g , �}' p May. P i ubl c Works Director Osmundson led the ou with the Pled e of Alle 'ance. �' P g � The Agenda was adjusted. One item was pulled from the Consent Agenda, Item 6. f. Hiring of Police Officer which will be addressed at the next City Council meeting. Response to Public Comment was given by City Administrator Burt regarding construction debris from the Shannon Meadows Development as reported by a neighbor. Review of our policy showed that the regulations in place are consistent with other communities. These regulations control debris and erosion effectively. Staff is directed to monitor development sites especially when high winds occur. Community Development Director Rogness reported on the Commercial Plan for the City of Rosemount. Rogness felt strongly that a connection between the"old" and the"new" downtown areas should be made. A walk way going from the Community Center to the high school to the commercial center is planned. Also, south of the Kwik Trip Convenience Store and Gas Station on Highway 3 additional streetscaping would be planned south to the CR 42 intersection with signage. Extension of the new lighting on 145th Street West is also planned. The last focus group met in December of 1996. Additional input will be requested from that focus group, business owners, Dakota County officials, Minnesota Department of Transportation and utility companies involved in order to coordinate and plan a financially feasible project within thirty days. Financing many of the improvements will be challenging. RLK Associates will help with an action plan phased in a five to ten year period. , Councilmember Carroll noted that the Downtown Redevelopment District Plan will expire in the � year 2000. Carroll asked if the Plan can be amended. Community Development Director Rogness was unsure if it will have $400,000 or not, but a budget would be established. The Tax Increment Financing report to the State will tell us exactly how much money to expect. All debt obligatons will be met in 1999 and the Plan can be amended prior to 1999. Rogness noted that the effects of the recent legislation need to be established in the ne�month or two. Councilmember Wippermann was concerned about design guidelines and building materials. Rogness noted that RLK Associates will address that issues in their report. Mayor Busho asked for regular updates. Mayor Busho noted that the U.S.P.C.I. Community Trust Fund may have funds available for improvements in the commercial areas of Rosemount. Also, SKB contributes Host Community ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 Fees to the City which may be available. Busho requested additional input from the community including volunteer organizations. Community Development Director Rogness gave an update on the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Grant. The City is receiving $8,500 which will be matched by in-kind services. Staff intends to hire a consultant to assist with the planning effort as they already have a full schedule. A management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will be evaluated with the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan to further protect the river area both for water quality and visual impacts. Rosemount has approximately two to three miles of river frontage. MOTION by Wippermann to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Local Funding Assistance Funding Agreement. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Wotks Director Osmundson presented a proclamation to the Mayor to honor those that maintain public facilities and services. John F. Kennedy was the first president to proclaim "National Public Works Week" which is May 18 through May 24 this year. Staff would like to thank the City Council for allowing the needed improvements to the streets and utilities. Osmundson noted that the group of inen and women working for the City are excellent workers and make a great team. They have been able to provide residents with first rate maintenance and construction of the City's infrastructure. Mayor Busho agreed and thanked Osmundson and his staf� Mayor Busho made the proclamation to have"National Public Works Week" on May 18th through May 24th, 1997. MOTION by Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda after removal of Item 6.f Hiring of Police Of�icer and 6.i. Adopt Resolution to Amend McDivot's Liquor Licenses pulled for discussion I following this motion. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busho opened the discussion regarding the proposed amendment to McDivot's Liquor Licenses. Alta Knebel, 2900 145th Street West, Rosemount Plaza Senior Citizens Apartments, � noted that McDivot's had excellent food and service, but because she lived on the west side of the apartment building, she was very aware of the noise. This past week the doors have been open i and the music has been very loud. Knebel felt the new patio area would invite noise and music from inside if the doors are left open. Owner Bill Schneider responded that the air conditioning was currently not working, but will be repaired on Friday. The doors will not be left open after the air conditioning is repaired. Assistant to the Administrator Walsh reviewed the liquor amendment conditions agreed to by Mr. Schneider which allows City Council to review the amendment again when McDivot's liquor license renewal takes place. 2 � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY Z0, 1997 MOTION by Canoll to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO WILKAT, INC. d.b.a. McDIVOT'S PUB & EATERY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND SPECIAL SUNDAY ON SALE LICENSE APPLICATION. Second by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. Finance Director May presented a 1997 Bond Issue which would provide$2,800,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for four large city projects. These projects are as follows: 1) Project 275 -Hawkins Pond; 2)Project 277 - 1997 Street& Utility Reconstruction; 3)Project 280 - Geronime Pond; and 4) Project 282 -McNamara Addition. Bids will be opened Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of Springsted Inc. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $2,800,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997A. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann. Nays: None. ' Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer presented a design for new playground equipment at Connemara Park and Schwarz Park. The designs include large structures for children ages 5 to 12 with wheelchair accessibility, and additional structures for children ages 2 to 5 shaped like a dinosaur and a covered wagon. This will bring these parks into compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Pea rock is recommended to be used as a ground cover for optimum safety. The product is aluminum and plastic with a 100 year warranty. MOTION by Edwards to approve the bids for play equipment at Schwarz Park and Connemara Park and to award the contract to Earl F. Anderson, Inc. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer announced that the State of Minnesota has awarded Rosemount a$214,000 youth grant for the proposed Family Resource Center. Last weekend the National Guard 682nd Engineer Unit did the excavation for the new park shelter in Erickson Community Square. Fischer Sand and Aggregate of Apple Valley donated fill for that project. Mayor Busho noted that Wednesday, May 21 st, is the informational meeting for installation of major transmission lines on Highway 3. Busho also reminded all about the upcoming D.A.R.E. graduations. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's file 1997-18. 3 S / � Q... ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS � ���� REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 20, 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 Edwards, Wippermann, and Carroll present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Assistant to Administrator Walsh, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Rogness, Parks&Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer and Finance Director May. Public Works Director Osmundson led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was adjusted. One item was pulled from the Consent Agenda, Item 6. f. Hiring of Police Officer which will be addressed at the next City Council meeting. Response to Public Comment was given by City Administrator Burt regarding construction debris from the Shannon Meadows Development as reported by a neighbor. Review of our policy showed that the regulations in place are consistent with other communities. These regulations control debris and erosion effectively. Staff is directed to monitor development sites especially when high winds occur. Community Development Director Rogness reported on the Commercial Plan for the City of Rosemount. Rogness felt strongly that a connection between the"old" and the"new" downtown areas should be made. A walk way going from the Community Center to the high school to the commercial center is planned. Also, south of the Kwik Trip Convenience Store and Ga.s Station on Highway 3 additional streetscaping would be planted south to the CR 42 intersection. Extension of the new lighting on 145th Street West is also planned. The last focus group met in December of 1996. Additional input will be requested from that focus group, business owners, Dakota County officials, Minnesota Department of Transportation and utility companies involved in order to coordinate and plan a financially feasible project. Financing many of the improvements will be challenging. RLK Associates will help with an action plan phased in a five to ten year period. Mayor Busho noted that the U.S.P.C.I. Community Trust Fund may have funds available for improvements in the commercial areas of Rosemount. Also, SKB contributes Host Community Fees to the City which may be available. Busho requested additional input from the community , including volunteer organizations. �� Community Development Director Rogness gave an update on the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Grant. The City is receiving $B,SOO which will be matched by in-kind services. Staff intends to hire a consultant to assist with the planning effort as they already have a full schedule. A management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will be evaluated with the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan to further protect the river area both for water quality and visual impacts. Rosemount has approacimately two to three miles of river frontage. } ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 MOTION by Wippermann to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Local Funding Assistance Funding Agreement. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Canoll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Works Director Osmundson presented a proclamation to the Mayor to honor those that maintain public facilities and services. John F. Kennedy was the first president to proclaim "National Public Works Week" which is May 18 through May 24 this year. Staffwould like to thank the City Council for allowing the needed improvements to the streets and utilities. Osmundson noted that the group of inen and women working for the City are excellent workers and make a great team. They have been able to provide residents with first rate maintenance and construction of the City's infrastructure. Mayor Busho agreed and thanked Osmundson and his staff. Mayor Busho made the proclamation to have"National Public Works Week" on May 18th ; through May 24th, 199'7. � MOTION by Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda after removal of Item 6.f Hiring of Police Officer to be brought to the ne�meeting and 6.i. Adopt Resolution to Amend McDivot's Liquor Licenses pulled for discussion following this motion. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busho opened the discussion regarding the proposed amendment to McDivot's Liquor Licenses. Alta Knebel, 2900 145th Street West, Rosemount Plaza Senior Citizens Apartments, noted that McDivot's had excellent food and service, but because she lived on the west side of the apartment building, she was very aware of the noise. This past week the doors have been open and the music has been very loud. Knebel felt the new patio area would invite noise and music from inside if the doors are left open. Owner Bill Schneider responded that the air conditioning was currently not working, but will be repaired on Friday. The doors will not be left open after the air conditioning is repaired. Assistant to the Administrator Walsh reviewed the liquor amendment conditions agreed to by Mr. Schneider which allows City Council to review the amendment again when McDivot's liquor license renewal takes place. MOTION by Carroll to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO WILKAT, INC. d.b.a. McDIVOT'S PUB & EATERY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND SPECIAL SUNDAY ON SALE LICENSE APPLICATION. Second by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. Finance Director May presented a 1997 Bond Issue which would provide $2,800,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for four large city projects. These projects are as follows: 1) Project 275 -Hawkins Pond; 2)Project 277 - 1997 Street& Utility Reconstruction; 3) Project 280 - Geronime Pond; and 4)Project 282 -McNamara Addition. Bids will be opened Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of Springsted Inc. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF$2,800,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997A. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann. Nays: None. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer presented a design for new playground equipment at Connemara Paxk and Schwarz Park. The designs include large structures for children ages 5 to 12 with wheelchair accessibility, and additional structures for children ages 2 to 5 shaped like a dinosaur and a covered wagon. This will bring these parks into compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Pea rock is recommended to be used as a ground cover for optimum safety. The product is aluminum and plastic with a 100 year warranty. MOTION by Edwards to approve the bids for play equipment at Schwarz Park and Connemara Park and to award the contract to Earl F. Anderson, Inc. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer announced that the State of Minnesota has awarded Rosemount a$214,000 youth grant for the proposed Family Resource Center. Last weekend the National Guard 682nd Engineer Unit did the excavation for the new park shelter in Erickson Community Squaxe. Fischer Sand and Aggregate of Apple Valley donated fill for that project. Mayor Busho noted that Wednesday, May 21 st, is the informational meeting for installation of major transmission lines on Highway 3. Busho also reminded all about the upcoming D.A.R.E. graduations. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's file 1997-18. 3 \� ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS ' REGULAR MEETING ' MAY 20, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, May 20, 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 Edwards, Wippermann, and Carroll present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Assistant to Administrator Walsh, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Rogness, Parks&Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer and Finance Director May. Public Works Director Osmundson led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was adjusted. One item was pulled from the Consent Agenda, Item 6. f. Hiring of Police Officer which will be addressed at the next City Council meeting. Response to Public Comment was given by City Administrator Burt regarding construction debris from the Shannon Meadows Development as reported by a neighbor. Review of our policy showed that the regulations.in place axe consistent with other communities. These regulations control debris and erosion effectively. Staff is directed to monitor development sites especially when high winds occur. Community Development Director Rogness reported on the Commercial Plan for the City of Rosemount. Rogness felt strongly that a connection between the"old" and the"new"downtown areas should be made. A walk way going from the Community Center to the high school to the commercial center is planned. Also, south of the Kwik Trip Convenience Store and Gas Station on Highway 3 additional streetscaping would be planned south to the CR 42 intersection with signage. E�rtension of the new lighting on 145th Street West is also planned. The last focus group met in December of 1996. Additional input will be requested from that focus group, business owners, Dakota County officials, Minnesota Department of Transportation and utility companies involved in order to coordinate and plan a financially feasible project within thirty days. Financing many of the improvements will be challenging. RLK Associates will help with an action plan phased in a five to ten year period. Councilmember Carroll noted that the Downtown Redevelopment District Plan will expire in the year 2000. Carroll asked if the Plan can be amended. Community Development Director Rogness was unsure if it will have $400,000 or not, but a budget would be established. The Tax Increment Financing report to the State will tell us exactly how much money to expect. All debt obligatons will be met in 1999 and the Plan can be amended prior to 1999. Rogness noted that the effects of the recent legislation need to be established in the next month or two. Councilmember Wippermann was concerned about design guidelines and building materials. Rogness noted th�.t RLK Associates will address that issues in their report. Mayor Busho asked for regular updates. Mayor Busho noted that the U.S.P.C.I. Community Trust Fund may have funds available for improvements in the commercial areas of Rosemount. Also, SKB contributes Host Community ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 Fees to the City which may be available. Busho requested additional input from the community including volunteer organizations. Community Development Director Rogness gave an update on the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Grant. The City is receiving $8,500 which will be matched by in-kind services. Staff intends to hire a consultant to assist with the planning effort as they already have a full schedule. A management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will be evaluated with the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan to further protect the river area both for water quality and visual impacts. Rosemount has appro�mately two to three miles of river frontage. MOTION by Wippermann to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Local Funding Assistance Funding Agreement. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Works Director Osmundson presented a proclamation to the Mayor to honor those that maintain public facilities and services. John F. Kennedy was the first president to proclaim "National Public Works Week"which is May 18 through May 24 this year. Staffwould like to thank the City Council for allowing the needed improvements to the streets and utilities. Osmundson noted that the group of inen and women working for the City are excellent workers and make a great team. They have been able to provide residents with first rate maintenance and construction of the City's infrastructure. Mayor Busho agreed and thanked Osmundson and his staff. Mayor Busho made the proclamation to have"National Public Works Week" on May 18th through May 24th, 1997. MOTION by Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda after removal of Item 6.f Hiring of Police Of�icer and 6.i. Adopt Resolution to Amend McDivot's Liquor Licenses pulled for discussion following this motion. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Four. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busho opened the discussion regarding the proposed amendment to McDivot's Liquor Licenses. Alta Knebel, 2900 145th Street West, Rosemount Plaza Senior Citizens Apartments, noted that McDivot's had excellent food and service, but because she lived on the west side of the apartment building, she was very aware of the noise. This past week the doors have been open and the music has been very loud. Knebel felt the new patio area would invite noise and music from inside if the doors are left open. Owner Bill Schneider responded that the air conditioning was currently not working, but will be repaired on Friday. The doors will not be left open after the air conditioning is repaired. Assistant to the Administrator Walsh reviewed the liquor amendment conditions agreed to by Mr. Schneider which allows City Council to review the amendment again when McDivot's liquor license renewal takes place. 2 � > � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS ' REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1997 MOTION by Carroll to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO WILKAT,INC. d.b.a. McDIVOT'S PUB & EATERY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND SPECIAL SUNDAY ON SALE LICENSE APPLICATION. Second by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. Finance Director May presented a 199�Bond Issue which would provide $2,800,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for four large city projects. These projects are as follows: 1) Project 275 -Hawkins Pond; 2)Project 277 - 1997 Street&Utility Reconstruction; 3)Project 280 - Geronime Pond; and 4)Project 282 -McNamara Addition. Bids will be opened Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of Springsted Inc. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF$2,800,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997A. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann. Nays: None. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer presented a design for new playground equipment at Connemara Park and Schwarz Paxk. The designs include large structures for children ages 5 to 12 with wheelchair accessibility, and additional structures for children ages 2 to 5 shaped like a dinosaur and a covered wagon. This will bring these parks into compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Pea rock is recommended to be used as a ground cover for optimum safety. The product is aluminum and plastic with a 100 year warranty. MOTION by Edwards to approve the bids for play equipment at Schwarz Paxk and Connemara Park and to award the contract to Earl F. Anderson, Inc. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer announced that the State of Minnesota has awarded Rosemount a $214,000 youth grant for the proposed Family Resource Center. Last weekend the National Guard 682nd Engineer Unit did the excavation for the new park shelter in Erickson Community Square. Fischer Sand and Aggregate of Apple Valley donated fill for that project. Mayor Busho noted that Wednesday, May 21 st, is the informational meeting for installation of major transmission lines on Highway 3. Busho also reminded all about the upcoming D.A.R.E. graduations. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's file 1997-18. 3