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Home My WebLink About4.a. Minutes of January 2, 1996 Regular City Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1996 Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Walsh performed the oath of office for Mayor Cathy Busho, Councilmember Dennis Wippermann, and Councilmember Kevin Carroll. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, January 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, Wippermann, and Carroll present. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Walsh, Community Development Director Rogness, Assistant Planner Pearson, Public Works Director /City Engineer Osmundson and Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer. Mayor Busho led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Walsh introduced Marty Forseth from Healtheast Ambulance Service and Dani Paulson of the American Heart Association who presented plaques to Firefighter Joe Gerrits, the Rosemount Fire Department (received by Chief Aker), and the Rosemount Police Department (received by Chief Knutsen) for the life saving procedures used on July 7, 1995 to save Mr. Kelly from a heart attack. These Distinguished Service Awards prove the "Chain of Survival ", which is "early recognition, defibrillation, and rapid intervention" is a life saving procedure. Rosemount squad cars now each carry a defibrillator kit so this procedure might be available when needed. Mr. Kelly gave Gerrits a big embrace and thanked him for his quick thinking. One item was added to the Consent Agenda, 4.i. Payment #10 & Final, Rosemount Business Park, Phase 1A, City Project #256. Councilmember Carroll thanked his family, parents, wife, and daughter for their help during his election campaign. He noted how proud he was to represent the citizens of Rosemount and hoped to demonstrate how participating in city government is a positive contribution. Councilmember Wippermann thanked his family and residents for their part in his re- election. Mayor Busho said she remains committed to the City of Rosemount and thanked all who helped in her campaign. Two items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate polling, Item 4.g. Gambling Premises Permit Renewal for Rosemount Jaycees and Item 4.a. Minutes of December 19, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting. These items were placed under Old Business. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda pulling Item 4.a. and Item 4.g. for separate polling and adding Item 4.i. Payment #10 & Final, Rosemount Business Park, Phase 1A, City Project #256. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll. Nays: I None. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1996 City Administrator Burt requested an appointment of a trustee to the USPCI Rosemount Community Trust. Cathy Busho had served for the past three years and expressed interest in continuing. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CATHY BUSHO AS TRUSTEE TO THE U.S.P.C.I., INC. ROSEMOUNT COMMUNITY TRUST. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Wippermann, Carroll, Anderson. Nays: None. Abstain: Busho. MOTION by Anderson to approve the December 19, 1995 Regular City Council meeting minutes. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Abstain: Carroll. MOTION by Anderson to approve the Gambling Anderson, Wippermann. newal Nays: None. Abstain: Jaycees. Second by Wippermann. Ay , Busho. Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director opeand Community CentegManager to the department upon the resignation of Lisa Jost, Recreation The most pressing need now is to have the phones covered e, threegdays, then ltwo days share This receptionist whereby they would rotate in a two w k schedule, would be a regular part-time position without benefits. MOTION by Carroll to approve advertising and post Ande sonpart-time , Wipe rm�tBushoa Carroll. Community Center. Second by `7iTippermann. Ayes. Nays: None. Development Director Rogness reviewed the Tax Increment Financing Policy which Community P was recommended by the Port Authority. The policy shod a revis onto once a year page 2 of S,n1V a.. be helpful when negotiating with companies. Council discussed MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING Rosemount AX Authority with INCREMENT FINANCING POLICY as recommended y Busho Carroll, Anderson. the suggested modifications. Second by Carroll. Ayes: Wippermann, , Nays: None. Ma or Busho opened the Public Hearing for the Gordon Sather Administrative Plat at 4063 145th y noted that the Affidavits of Posted, Mailed, and Published Street West. The recording secretary notice were on file. Assistant Planner Pearson noted that Gordon Sather -wished The lot widths would be 80 feet d formally owned by Olga Strese at 4063 145th Street W Commission 13 5 feet for residential use. No vari ances were required and the Planning recommends its approval. 2 ROSEMOUNT CrrY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2,1996 MOTION by Busho to close the Public Hearing for the Gordon Sather Administrative Plat request. Second by Anderson. Ayes: 4. Nays: None. MOTION by Anderson to approve the administrative plat for Gordon Sather subject to 1) provision of a ten foot wide drainage and utility easement along the northern property line; 2) payment of one unit of Park Dedication; and , 3) payment of a GIS Fee. Second by Busho. Ayes: Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Walsh updated the Council on the applicants for commission/committee appointment and for the councilmember vacancy. Meeting dates for interviews for each were discussed. Fifteen minutes would be allowed for commission interviews and twenty minutes for councilmember interviews. Kimberly Shoe- Corrigan's application was received one day late and staff requested council's opinion whether to include it with the others. The consensus was to include it, but not to receive any others after today, January 2nd. An application form is to be sent to councilmember applicants which will include educational background. MOTION by Anderson to set Special City Council meetings for interviews on January 10th, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for commissions and January 30, Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. for selection of a councilmember. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Busho, Carroll. Nays: None. Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Walsh presented the 1996 Fee Resolution showing some increases. Council questioned staff on specific charges. MOTION by Carroll to adopt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND FEES FOR 1996. Second by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann, Busho, Carroll, Anderson. Nays: None. Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Walsh related that in February, 1994 the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 extended its rules to include local government employees. The City is required to have a policy in place by January 1, 1996. This policy is directed at the public works maintenance employees who are all required to have a commercial drivers license. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the City of Rosemount Policy implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and related regulations. Second by Busho. Ayes: Busho, Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Administrative Assistant/city Clerk Walsh also recommended adopting a policy for all city employees for drug and alcohol testing. It is written in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 181 and the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act. It prohibits employees from being under the influence of any drug or alcohol while working for the City. Random testing of employees is not included in this policy. This will dictate procedures in the event a situation would arise. City Administrator Burt noted that the cost is prohibitive to test all employees. 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1996 Council noted that all employees should receive a copy of the policy and it should be mentioned on the job applications as well. MOTION by Carroll to adopt A City of Rosemount Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann, Busho. Nays: None. An announcement was noted for a February 13, 1996 Joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. to review the Bus Survey for MVTA on future transportation planning. MOTION by Busho to adjourn the meeting. Second by Carroll. Ayes: 4. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1996 -01. 4