HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of April 2, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on
Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 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, Carroll, Edwards, and Wippermann
present. Staff present included City Administrator Burt, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community
Development Director Rogness, Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer, Senior Planner Mack,
Administrative Assistant Walsh, and City Attorney LeFevere.
Brett Weis from WSB and Assoc. led the group in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Busho advised that an open house to recognize volunteers will be planned and held at the Community
Center in conjunction with Volunteer Recognition week, April 21-27, 1996. Busho will present thank-you
certificates to those who have volunteered for the many different committees and organizations. Dates and
details will be provided at the next city council meeting.
MOTION by Busho to proclaim April 21-27, 1996, to be"Volunteer Recognition Week." SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the consent agenda with the noted changes to the March 8, 1996, meeting
minutes. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Carroll to adopt a resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the fire station repair
improvements to Northfield Construction Company in the amount of$132,875. SECOND by Anderson.
Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Anderson to adopt a resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the 1996 street and utility
reconstruction improvements, City Project#286 to Arcon Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$1,617,512.02. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Edwards, Anderson. Nays: 0.
Councilmember Carroll provided an update on the airport bill and its status in the house and senate. Discussion
ensued regarding SOAR's request for $5,000 to help offset recent expenditures of their 1996 lobbying efforts.
Attorney LeFevere commented on the need to have a contract with SOAR, written or oral, explaining what
services the money will be expended on.
MOTION by Edwards to approve funding in the amount of$5,000 for SOAR activities and direct staff to
prepare the appropriate documents. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: Busho, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann.
Nays: 0. Abstain: Carroll.
Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer reviewed staff correspondence regarding revisions to the Community
Center Fee Policy. Topitzhofer explained that the Parks and Recreation Committee has discussed a new fee
policy addressing rental fees for community events such as Rosemount Halloween Party, Leprechaun Days,
Share in the Spirit, Miss Rosemount Scholarship Pageant, and the Shamrock Awards Dinner. They are
recommending that room fees be waived for these events with the exception of costs to cover set-up and clean-
up. Mayor Busho expressed a concern that Miss Rosemount is not participating in enough community events.
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In response to council questioning, Topitzhofer advised that the new fee policy would become effective April 3,
1996 and would not impact previously scheduled events.
MOTION by Carroll to adopt the attached revision of Community Center Fee Policy. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Carroll, Edwards, Anderson, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: 0.
Administrative Assistant Walsh reviewed staff correspondence regarding the concept to hold city elections on
even numbered years instead of odd to coincide with federal and state elections. If elections were held on even
numbered years, the city would eliminate the election costs and staff time that is incurred when holding just city
elections. Walsh also introduced changing the mayoral term from two years to four years. Council discussed the
need to send a survey letter out to the community and to start promoting the proposed changes through the
press. Staff was directed to bring back more information regarding transition options and a sample of a survey
letter.
Senior Planner Mack briefly reviewed staff correspondence regarding Bituminous Roadways/Otto Ped's request
to renew their mineral extraction permit. Mack advised that no complaints were received by either the Planning
Department or the Police regarding mineral extraction activities on the property in 1995. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with the added condition of a gate placed at the driveway entrance that can
be secured after hours.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the renewal of the mineral extraction permit for Bituminous Roadways,
Inc./Otto Ped subject to the attached operating conditions for 1996. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: Edwards,
Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll. Nays: 0.
City Administrator Burt advised that the Minnesota Extension Service has invited the City Council and Planning
Commission to attend a meeting at City Hall regarding the future planning of the University of Minnesota
Experiment Station and Research Center. Since there is the possibility that at least three councilmembers will
attend this meeting, a special meeting needs to be set.
MOTION by Busho to call a Special Meeting for the City Council on Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at 7:00 p.m.
at the City Hall Council Chambers with the understanding that the agenda will be limited to only receive input
and information regarding the subject. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Mayor Busho requested councilmember input in selecting a date for the next Mayor's Breakfast meeting where
the topic of discussion will be residential and street projects for 1996. Consensus was reached to hold the
meeting on Thursday, April 18, 1996, at 7:30 a.m.
Community Development Rogness advised that he talked with Buzz Anderson of Koch Refining and was told
that Koch's proposed Co-gen facility had passed in both the House and Senate.
City Administrator Burt advised that it does not appear the property tax freeze will pass this legislative session.
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MOTION by Edwards to adjourn. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary
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