HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of October 20, 1997 Committee of the Whole ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMIVIITTEE OF THE WHOLE
OCTOBER 20, 1997
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1989 when the zoning ordinance was amended by the City Council. This issue will be discussed
at the October 21, 1997 Regular Council Meeting in more detail when the city attorney is
present.
Livable Communities: Community Development Director Rogness reviewed a draft resolution
for City Council consideration at their November 4, 1997 meeting with regards to committing.to
participation in the 1998 Metropolitan Livable Communities program. Discussion was also held
on the Housing Goals Agreement and where the City is at in meeting its approved goals for
affordability, life-cycle and density.
Bud e�pda.te and CIP Update: Discussion was held on the proposed 1998 operating budget and
ten year CIP. Administrator Burt proposed that the City hire a part-time
communication/information specialist. This position would develop a comprehensive
communication plan to serve the City's internal and external communication needs.
Administrator Burt also discussed limiting the option for employees to accumulate compensatory
time and instead paying employees overtime pay for overtime hours worked. Following
discussion,the City Council concurred with both of these recommendations.
Public Works Director Osmundson briefly discussed the need for expansion of the public works
facilities. Council agreed the funds should remain in the CIl', and that further information should
be provided to them.
Coates Buildin,g Ins�ector&Fire Contract: Administrator Burt infarmed the Council that the
City of Coates did not renew the contract for the City to serve as their Building Official. He also
informed the Council that the City of Coates requested a two year renewal of the fire protection
contract at no increase in rates. The City Council directed the Administrator to renegotiate the
fire protection agreement with an appropriate increase in rates.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 p.rn.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Walsh,City Clerk
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1997-33.
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE j
OCTOBER 20, 1997 i
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Committee of the Whole meeting of the Rosemount
City Council was held on Monday, October 20, 1997,beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Fire Station.
Mayor Busho called the meering to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Wippermann, Carroll
and Edwazds present. Also in attendance were the following staff inembers: City Administrator
Burt, Fire Chief Aker, Community Development Director Rogness,Finance Director May,
Police Chief Knutsen, Public Works Supervisor Cook,Public Works Director Osmundson,
Assistant to Administrator Walsh.
Discussion was held on the following items:
Fire Station Fence: City Administrator Burt gave an update on the meeting staff had with
residents of Limerick Way regarding putting a fence on the north side of the fire station property.
Three residents attended, and they agreed there was a safety issue of the possibility of children -
running out into the fire station parking lot. The owners of Limerick Way requested a solid vinyl
fence. Council concurred that this type of fence was too expensive and that the green vinyl chain
link fence was more appropriate because of lower cost, and it would be the same as other fencing
in the area. Council directed staff to install 150 feet of the fence along the parking lot area, and
to continually evaluate the feasibility of extending the fence to the existing fence to the east.
Image-Wallace rou�: Roy and Sherie Wallace of The Wallace Group presented a proposal to
the City Council to assist in creating a position or image for the City. The proposal suggested
using citizens in focus groups and using information frorn the community survey. The Wallace
Group would also work with city staff to promote the image through newspaper articles.
Following discussion, the Council agreed that the proposal was a good idea;but they could not
justify spending approximately$9,000 for these services at this time.
Snowplow Policv: Public Works Director Osmundson reviewed recommended changes to the
City's Snowplowing Policy. Council concurred with the proposed changes. Staff also proposed
that Council consider amending the City Code with regards to parking after snowfall. It was
recommended that snow emergency parking be similar to surrounding communities' parking
ordinances. Following discussion, Council agreed that staff should dra$an ordinance with the
concept of prohibiting on-street parking during the winter months or on a year-round basis. It
was agreed that it was too late to change the ordinance for this year,but should be considered
next spring; and if the City Code is amended,there would be plenty of time to communicate the
changes to citizens.
Police Chief Hiring Process: Assistant to Administrator Walsh gave an update regarding the
number of applicants for the position and the process to date.
Krech Landscape: Community Development Director Rogness reviewed a summary of the Krech
Landscaping situation by delineating the involvement of the Planning Cornmission, City Council
and staff from 1986 to present with the Krech Landscaping business. Rogness advised that it
needs to be decided as to whether or not the Krechs expanded their business significantly from