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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of July 16, 1996 Regular City Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 1996 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, July 16, 1996, at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Carroll, Wippermann, Anderson, and Edwards present. Also, present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Administrative Intern Lotter, Public Works Director/City Engineer Osmundson, Finance Director May, and Administrative Assistant Walsh. Administrative Intern Lotter led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda was changed by pulling Items 4.e. Approve Sale of Old Aerial Fire Truck for discussion under Old Business and adding Item 4j. Accept Resignations from Employees. Finance Director May introduced the City's Auditors Al Heinen and Dave Collins from the firm Boeckermann, Heinen, and Mayer, Certified Public Accountants. The audit report will be submitted for a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association. This Certificate is for excellence in an audit report which reflects the City's financial statements. MOTION by Edwards to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 1995 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Motion carried. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of 4j. Accept Resignations of Employees and removal for discussion of 4.e. Approve Sale of Old Aerial Fire Truck. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Works Director Osmundson reported on the American Portable Telecom (APT) Tower Lease Agreement. The Utilities Commission recommends approval of APT leasing space on the Connemara water tower with all costs needed for installation paid for by APT. Discussion ensued on the dedication of this revenue to utility improvements. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the APT lease for the rental of space on the Connemara Water Tower and authorize necessary signatures. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll. Nays: None. Motion carried. Administrative Assistant Walsh noted that the highest bid had been withdrawn for the sale of the old aerial fire truck. Staff recommended rejecting all bids and negotiating a sale with whomever is interested or look into salvaging the fire truck. MOTION by Wippermann to reject all bids for the 60 foot aerial fire truck and direct staff to negotiate its sale. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Works Director Osmundson reviewed the research conducted for the intersection of Shannon Parkway and Connemara Trail. A request was received from the Country Hills Homeowners Association on June 11, 1996 to install four-way stop signs there. Traffic counts ROSEN10UNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR NIEETING JULY 16, 1996 and observations were made and the investigating of accidents at this intersection. Staff does recommend the four-way stop signs to improve the safety of both pedestrians and motorists at Shannon Parkway and Connemara Trail. Council agreed. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS ON CONNEMARA TRAIL AT SHANNON PARKWAY. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Anderson. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Burt reported on the challenge by U.S. West in a city's ability to manage their right-of-ways. The importance of this issue is a top priority for the League of Minnesota Cities and the League Board has asked all member cities to participate in helping defend our ability to manage the right-of-way land. Staff recommends participation. MOTION by Anderson to approve a payment to the League of Minnesota Cities for $796 to support the defense of cities to manage the right-of-ways. Second by Edwards. Ayes: Five. Nays: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Burt announced that the police program "PREP" has been canceled, but that the recruitment of a new police officer will continue with the idea of diversity as a priority. Burt estimated thirty to ninety days before candidates will be chosen. Administrative Intern Lotter has received a position in the city of Sherburn, Minnesota as the administrator. Council and staff congratulated him. Also, Deb Widstrom, Port Authority & Personnel secretary and Julie Kaufinan-Boom, Public Works part-time secretary have found employment elsewhere. They will be missed by all. Council was invited to participate in the Leprechaun Days Parade, July 27th. A reminder was made to council of the upcoming Budget Workshop, Tuesday, July 30th. Mayor Busho called the meeting to a close. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1996-23, 0)