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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of April 1, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting 1 1 !. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Wippermann, Carroll, Edwards, and Anderson present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Rogness, Administration Intern Bonkowske, City Planner Pearson, Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer, and Finance Director May. Councilmember Anderson led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no public comments or responses to public comment at this meeting. The Agenda remained unchanged. City Administrator Burt requested Council to determine a date for goal setting review. Last year it was held on a Friday, March 8th and it lasted until 3:00 p.m. The results of the community wide phone survey have been received which will supply residents opinion on many issues. MOTION by Busho to set a special meeting for April 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of goal setting and to hold this meeting at the Community Center. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Busho to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Planner Pearson presented the Endres Properties Administrative Plat. The Planning Commission had reviewed the property lot combination on March 11, 1997 and recommends its approval. The 51 acres are located on the north side ofHighway 55 across from U.S.P.C.I. landfill and is partially in the Mississippi River Corridor. The bluffs are protected by the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Overlay District and the Department of Natural Resources has reviewed and accepted the proposed building site plan. Endres representative pointed out that the correct name for the resolution would be Endres Properties Addition. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT FOR ENDRES PROPER'TIES ADDITION conditionally approving the administrative plat and reflecting the name correction. Second by Edwards. Ayes: I Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Planner Pearson reviewed the request by Henry Broback for replatting of the nine lots in the I Broback Industrial Park to twenty-three lots. There are several owners which causes difficulty ' with blending the lots to redistribute the property lines. Eighteen of the lots would require variances due to the lower lot width. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommends denial of the request because of inconsistent with the surrounding neighborhood, the utilities alignment and expense, and concern for the existing cabinet shop so near to residential lots. These same concerns were voiced by City Council and some residents at the March 18, 1997 Public Hearing. s � ,� ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1997 MOTION by Edwazds to direct staff to prepare findings in support of denial of the requested replat of the Broback Industrial Park. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Canoll, Edwards, Anderson. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mr. Broback was directed to contact staff for direction. City Planner Pearson briefly reviewed the Hawkins Pond Final Plat applied for by Basic Builders, Inc. It is located to the east of the First Baptist Church of Rosemount, west of Shannon Parkway and north of 145th Street West. The proposal is for 36 acres developed into 691ots and is currently zoned Agriculture. The Planning Commission recommends its approval. MOTION by Anderson to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HAWKINS POND with conditions. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Canoll, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE rezoning Hawkins Pond to R-1, Single Family Residential Detached. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann, , Busho. Nays: None. Motion carried. I Mayor Busho opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. for the Endres T�Increment District and 'I Redevelopment Project No. 2 and the Tax Increment Financing Contract. The recording secretary noted that the Af�idavits of Posted, Mailed and Published Notice were on file. Community Development Director Rogness reviewed the Endres Tax Increment District and Redevelopment Project No. 2. The Port Authority recommends its approval with a vote of six in favor to one opposed. Rogness recornmended an amended budget for Secton 1-10 of the TIF Plan to include $500,000 for land acquisition, site improvements, private utilities, local contribution and administrative costs. The proposed building would have 57,000 square feet of space and be located near the center of the property. Mayor Busho opened the floor to public comment. Joe Simons, 13273 Pine Bend Trail was concerned about the future zoning of the land between Endres proposed property and his. This parcel is zoned Agriculture now. Simons also asked about any odor, the height of the building, and how many trees might be removed. Endres replied that the building height will be 34 feet, no smell is anticipated, and because of the Mississippi River Corridor restrictions, no blufftrees will be removed; however, there will be some removed where the building is proposed. MOTION by Canoll to close the Public Hearing for the Endres T�Increment District and Redevelopment Project No. 2 and the T�Increment Financing Contract. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Carroll to approve A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REDEVELOPMENT 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1997 PROJECT NO. 2 AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFOR; AND ESTABLISHING WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2 THE ENDRES TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING THE RELATED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR with revisions as recommended by the Port Authority. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: Busho. Motion carried. Busho noted her vote was due to inconsistencies in finance amounts between the TIF Plan and Development Contract. Staffwill negotiate further details in the Endres Contract which will be presented at the April 15, ' 1997 City Council meeting. ' Mayor Busho opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. for the Willner Sanitary Sewer ' Improvements, City Project 281. The recording secretary noted that the Af�idavits of Posted, Mailed and Published Notice were on file. ! Public Works Director/City Engineer Osmundson reviewed the extension of the sanitary sewer for I�� the purpose of serving a resident whose current septic system is failing. It would be extending 410 feet and cost appro�mately $26,000. The two affected properties would be assessed $7,400 each. Easements will have to be acquired from the parent company of the Rosemount Woods Mobile Home Court which could take some time. Mayor Busho opened the meeting to public comment. Todd Franz, 13942 South Robert Trail, of South Metro Auto Broker, asked about the future development of the property south of him and if it would be assessed. Osmundson responded that that property is low and a lift station would most likely be required. Franz noted that his sewer system is in good working order and does not foresee any problems with it. Franz asked about the difficulty of splitting his lot because of the non-conforming use status. City Attorney LeFevere noted that in most cases a city would not allow the non-conforming use lot to be split. LeFevere also noted that the assessment benefit is the increase in fair maxket value that will occur in the open market. Franz said he was not opposed to the project but would hope he will be able to maintain his business for several years at this location. Steve Willner, 13930 South Robert Trail, had questions on how the assessment was required to be paid back. Osmundson said that the assessment could be paid for up to ten years with a 7 or 8% interest rate. Willner noted that his septic system was failing and he would need this improvement. MOTION by Busho to close the Public Hearing for the Willner Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 281. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WILLNER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT 281. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1997 , Staff noted that City Project 281 will be bid with alternates in the length of the sanitary sewer. l Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer presented the first reading of the Special E�ents ' Ordinance. The purpose is to insure health, safety and welfare of large public gatherings, 500 or ' more) in city parkland. A Large Assembly License would be required si�y days in advance with a fee of$150. Also any city expenses, such as police or clean up would be charged back to the applicant. Council indicated that they would like this broadened to include other property than just city parks. Staffwill check on the penalty amount and if it is restricted by State law. Staff will revise the ordinance and bring it back to the next City Council meeting. Administration Intern Bonkowske presented a Zoning Text Amendrnent for Sidewalk Signs. Now these signs fa11 under the portable sign definition and axe allowed to be displayed only six times a year for a maximum of ten days per permit. City Attorney LeFevere indicated that the appearance or content of the signs is regulated by free speech rights. The consensus was to limit the sidewalk signs to only the adjacent business. Sta.ff will revise the ordinance. Administration Intern Bonkowske presented a Zoning Text Amendment for Essential Services. � This was initiated by stai�in anticipation of a request from Northern States Power(NSP) for a substation in the General Industrial District. Public and private utilites will be permitted uses in a11 zones with the exception of electrical substations, which will be prohibited in(R) and (P) Districts. The Council was concerned about gas and petroleum facilities in residential areas. Council suggested including the phase"facilities" in the amendment title. Pat Kline, Community Service Area Representative from NSP, spoke briefly in support of staffs latest proposal. City Attorney LeFevere noted that there may be an advantage to have each utility request an amendment when necessary. Staffwill make further revisions and return this to Council for review. Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer reported that 1400 children and parents gathered on March 29, 1997 for the yearly Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. at Erickson Park. By 10:20 a.m. the event was over and everyone went away smiling. Topitzhofer said it was a great event and would like to continue to sponsor it. Upcoming events are: April 5, 1997 Firefighters Banquet; Apri18, 11:30 Chamber Luncheon Meeting at the Rosemount Community Center; and Apri121, Dakota County HRA Senior Housing Ground Breaking, 3:30 p.m. Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's file 1997-13. 4