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Home My WebLink About4.a. Minutes of August 1, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting , ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1995 John Oxborough, 14690 Cameo Avenue, asked consideration be taken for the safety and health of the neighborhood and future senior residents. Diane Nordquist of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA) spoke to the neighbors concerns. The duplex is owned now by the HRA and will be torn down this Navember. More landscaping funding is available for creating a better buffer zone. Seven properties were acquired and there is no further funding to acquire any more. Nordquist conducted a survey of property values around senior housing which showed the values to gradually rise. Kirk Pullaski , HRA, commented that the tuck-under garage would be on the first level natural grade. under r� ound � with the first floor residences at natural rg ade. MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for the Dakota County HRA Concept Residential Planned Unit Development, Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat and Rezoning. Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. MOTION by McMenorny to direct staff tQ prepare the recommended action by resolution and ordinance as appropriate and return them to the next meeting, August 15, 1995, for formal approval. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: None. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1995-19. � � ` , � � � � � ' r� ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS ` REGULAR MEETING ! AUGUST 1, 1995 ,� Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, August 1, 1995 at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Wipperrnann, Staats, and Busho present. Staffpresent included: City Attorney LeFevere, City Admirustrator Burt, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Wasmund, Assistant Planner Pearson, Finance Director Jeff May, and Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer. Finance Consultant Dan O'Neill was also present. Mayor McMenomy lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes to the agenda. Finance Director May introduced Al Heinen from Boeckermann Heinen& Mayer, P.A. which conducted the annual audit for the City of Rosemount. Heinen stated that he had the highest regard for staff and their cooperation and that the finances for the City are at a healthy and comfortable level. 1 MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 1994 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Second by Staats. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None. � City Administrator Burt noted that after discussions with CMC Heartland Partners they have decided to withdraw their request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. The rail line relocation will be negotiated with Soo Line soon. Staff anticipates that Phase I of the development named"Eastbridge" will be proceeding after this negotiation. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda . Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busha Nays: None. Finance Director May reported that the bid opening for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1995A was held August lst, today, at 11:30 a.m. The City received a very good interest � (,��' rat .9 ° from FBS Investment Services. Dan O'Neill from Springsted Inc. answered ' questio��m the CounciL � MOTION by McMenomy to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER ON THE SALE OF $1,900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995A AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Wippermann, Mc1Glenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: None. Public Works Director Osmundson reported on the traffic study conducted in July for the Wensmann Additions near 152nd and 153rd Streets and Darjeeling and Danbury Avenues. A report on the number of accidents in the area was researched and OSM Traffic Engineering was asked to investigate the area. The study showed there is an increase in traffic since 1993 and + . � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST l, 1995 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, August 1, 1995 at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Wippermann, Staats, and Busho present. Staff present included: City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Wasmund, Assistant Planner Pearson, Finance Director Jeff May, and Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer. Finance Consultant Dan O'Neill was also present. Mayor McMenomy lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes to the agenda. Finance Director May introduced Al Heinen from Boeckermann Heinen&Mayer,P.A. which conducted the annual audit for the City of Rosemount. Heinen stated that he had the highest regard for staff and their cooperation and that the finances for the City are at a healthy and comfortable level. _ MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 1994 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Second by Staats. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None. City Administrator Burt noted that after discussions with CMC Heartland Partners they have decided to withdraw their request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. The rail line relocation will be negotiated with Soo Line soon. Staff anticipates that Phase I of the development named "Eastbridge" will be proceeding after this negotiation. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda . Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. Finance Director May reported that the bid opening for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1995A was held August lst, today, at 11:30 a.m. The City received a very good interest rate of 3.90% from FBS Investment Services. Dan O'Neill from Springsted Inc. answered questions from the CounciL MOTION by McMenomy to adopt A RESOLUTION AGCEPTING OFFER ON THE SALE OF $1,900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995A AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Wipperrnann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: None. Public Works Director Osmundson reported on the traffic study conducted in July for the Wensmann Additions near 152nd and 153rd Streets and Darjeeling and Danbury Avenues. A report on the number of accidents in the area was researched and OSM Traffic Engineering was asked to investigate the area. The study showed there is an increase in traffic since 1993 and , ,; ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1995 there have been very few accidents. Warrants for four way stop signs were not met as followed from the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. City Administrator Burt said that the Police Department would focus on this area in the future to enforce speeding in the neighborhood. Council requested that a letter be sent to the neighborhood alerting them of this police focus. City Administrator Burt asked for acceptance of a letter of resignation from Ron Wasmund, Community Development Director effective August 4, 1995. Ron has accepted the Building Official position with the city of Edina. The Brimeyer Group was chosen to assist in the selection of another Community Development Director. It is a highly visible position which wiil be difficult to fill. Council thanked Ron for his ten years with the City and said that his hard work and respected opinions will be missed. MOTION by Busho to accept the resignation from Ron Wasmund effective August 4, 1995 and to approve the recommended hiring process. Second by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None. Councilmember Busho extended a thank you to everyone who participated in Leprechaun Days and for all the additional work that city staff did. Parks and Recreation staff was e�remely helpful and very key to the success of the many events. City Administrator Burt told City Council of an electrical fire at the Community Center/National Guard Training Center last Friday night, July 28th. A wedding party was inconvenienced but continued out in the parking area when power could not be immediately restored. Temporary repairs have made power available to the building and final repairs will be made after the cause of the fire can be determined. Mayor McMenomy called for a break at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was resumed at 8:00 p.m. Mayor McMenomy noted the procedure used for public hearings. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for the Wensmann Residential Planned Unit Developrnent Concept Review. The recording secretary noted that the Affidavits of the Published and Posted Notice were on file. Assistant Planner Pearson reviewed the 18'h acres concept plan for attached single family housing between Dodd Boulevard, Shannon Parkway and 145th Street West. The proposal includes 1 ll residential units consisting of 61 three story townhouses called"deck homes" and 50 single level units arranged in quads. It provides for a 1'/Z acre city park which the Planning Commission recommends as open green space and the Parks and Recreation Committee recommends as a neighborhood park with buildings and/or playground equipment. Parks and Recreation/ Community Center Director Topitzhofer noted that grant money may be applied for in order to purchase additional land for this park. Council asked questions and discussion ensued. Renee Stevenson, 14600 Cameo Avenue, asked about the option for a future fire station to be placed on the Wensmann property. Staff noted that land is not reserved for the fire station. The 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PRQCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST l, 1995 land owner has the right to develop the land. However, they are aware of the�ossibility of a fire station and are willing to negotiate. MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for the Wensmann Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Review. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Staats, Busho, Anderson, W�ppermann, McMenomy. Nays: None. MOTION by Anderson to adopt a modified resolution, eliminating number 4. on A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT FOR THE WENSMANN PROPOSED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "THE TRIANGLE".. Second by Staats. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Concept Residential Planned Unit Development, . Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat, and Rezoning. The recording secretary noted that the Affidavits of the Published and Posted Notice were on file. Community Development Director Wasmund presented the Dakota County HRA Senior Project concept which includes a Minor Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, rezoning, Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat. This is to be located on the west side of Cameo Avenue, south of 146th Street West and north of Lower 147th Street West. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on July 25 where many residents attended, asked questions and made comments. The age group of the housing is geared to those 55 years of age or older. Steve Heimer, 3135 Lower 147th Street, said he supports the plan and it will be an improvement to the neighborhood. He felt he was one of the remaining homes most affected by the building and would like more of a buffer zone. He would like to see a 30' buffer from the property line and 60' from the parking lot. Jerry Stoffel, 3100 146th Street West, said this is a bad location, he was unhappy with the planning process, and the three story height of the building will leave him no privacy which will bring his property value down. Stoffel said there is not enough room for the rain run off or parking, or any future expansion. Stoffel would like to be bought out by the City or HItA. Renee Stevenson, 14600 Cameo Avenue, did not want a three story building and did not like the chosen location . Stevenson felt her rights had been violated because the process does not allow for enough opportunity for input by residents. She noted that the HRA could sell some of their other properties in order to buy more property around the Cameo site. Stevenson asked if other locations had commercial property next to residential and still had the property value raise. Nordquist from the HRA replied that in Hastings this is the case and property value has gone up. Mayor McMenomy encouraged staff to work with the developer to incorporate improvements on behalf of the neighborhood. 3 J ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 1995 John Oxborough, 14690 Cameo Avenue, asked consideration be taken for the safety and health of the neighborhood and future senior residents. Diane Nordquist of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) spoke to the neighbors concerns. The duplex is owned now by the HRA and will be torn down this November. More landscaping funding is available for creating a better buffer zone. Seven properties were acquired and there is no further funding to acquire any more. Nordquist conducted a survey of property values around senior housing which showed the values to gradually rise. Kirk Pullaski , HR.A, commented that the tuck-under garage would be on the first level natural grade. MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for the Dakota County HRA Concept Residential Planned Unit Development, Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat and Rezoning. Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. MOTION by McMenomy to direct staff to prepare the recommended action by resolution and ordinance as appropriate and return them to the next meeting, August 15, 1995, for formal approval. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: VYippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: None. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1995-19. 4