HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of May 2, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 1995
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly
held on Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at 7:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall; 2875 145th
Street West. :
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Wippermann, Staats and
Busho present. Councilmember Anderson was out of town. Also present were City Attorney
I.eFevere, City Administrator Burt, Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director
Topitzhofer, Communiry Development Department Intern McKnight, Public Works Director
Osmundson, Finance Director May, and Police Chief Knutsen.
Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda. Ttem 4.k. was pulled for discussion under Old Business.
Public Works Director Osmundson introduced National Drinking Water Week and asked the
Mayor to proclaim the week of May 7 through May 13, 1995, as such. Osmundson noted several
facts about water to help us appreciate its value. The earth's water supply has not increased since
the beginning of time. 97% of the earths water is in the oceans and seas leaving only 3% as
usable for human consumption. In the United Sta.tes there are 59,000 community public water
systems with over 1 million miles of water pipelines. Rosemount will need to plan for a new well
in about four years. The average household uses 107,000 gallons of water per year. Mayor
McMenomy read the proclamation.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve the Consent Agenda after pulling Item 4.k. Receive
Bids/Award Contract, Wachter 186A Drainage Outlet Improvements, City Project 257 for
discussion. Second by Staats. Ayes: Busho, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staaxs. Nays: None.
Public Works Director Osmundson reviewed the bidding process for City Project 257, Wachter
186A Drainage Outlet Improvements. The project will require easements to be made with an
agreement with the land owner. If for some reason it cannot be obtained, the condemnation
process may be used. Staff would like to proceed with negotiations before the contract is awarded.
MOTION by McMenomy to receive bids on the Wachter 186A Drainage Outlet Improvements,
City Project 257. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho.
Nays: None.
Parks and Recreation/Community Center Director Topitzhofer and Jamie Steckart Resource
Coordinator presented information on a proposed Family Service Center and a grant application to
the McKnight Foundation. They requested City Council's support of the concept. Council was
concerned with the funding obligations this might cause. Grants may not be able to cover the
entire expense. Topitzhofer explained how each item is inter-related and that the aim of this is
prevention of crime and chemical abuse especially for youth. Staff agreed to write a cover letter
to further explain the City Council's position for the grant application.
Sheila Klassen, 12430 Canada Court, representing Rosemount Partnership Program (RPP) offered
to have a meeting with City Council and City Commissions so that questions could be answered
and details could be explained on the Family Service Center. Because of the progress being made
and the grant application attention has been gained from a Rochester newspaper and other
ROSF�VIOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 1995
surrounding cities interested in the concept of prevention and organizations warking with city :
government. Klassen stated that the City of Rosemount is doing ground breaking work here.
MOTION by Busho to approve the RE50LITTION CONFIRMING SUPPORT AND USE OF
THE PROPOSED FAMILY SERVICE CENTER and to instruct staff to fa�c a copy of the
resolution to the McKnight Foundation no laxer than May 5, 1995, including a cover letter.
Second by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Wippermann. Nays: None.
Senior Planner Mack reviewed the Mall�ud Pond Administra.tive Plat. Planning Commission
recommended approval of the subdivision on February 14, 1995. The developer is Winkler
Development. City Council conducted a public hearing on March 7, 1995, however action was
ta.bled due to a recorded lot split in 1988. The lots have now been replatted and in addition
include easements requested by the city engineer.
MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING TfIE MALLARD POND
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Busho, Wippermann,
McMenomy. Nays: None.
Finance Director May discussed the personnel changes in the Finance Department. This is an
opportunity to review the value of the Deputy Registrar's office. Revenues have remained fairly
consistent since 1985 even though the population has doubled. Figures indicate that only about
30% of the people using this office are residents of Rosemount. It is a service to the residents
which costs roughly $10,000 per year. Council requested feedback from residents. Staff was
directed to put out a press release.
MOTION by McMenomy to accept the resignation of Nancy Vandergon, Deputy Registrar Clerk.
Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None.
City Administra.tor Burt announced the resignation of Jeff Moser from the Port Authority due to
work related changes. Staff will check his term length and determine how to proceed.
Public Works Director Osmundson reviewed information with several residents affected by the
Wachter 186A Drainage Outlet Improvements, City Project 257. Osmundson noted that pipe
y_ would likely be laid in June in their backyards with a three week construction period.
��� Dan�e� thanked Osmundson and asked City Council and the Utility Commission for their help
�q('{� with the possible assessment.
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MOTION by McMenomy to adjoum the meeting. Second by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda 7entink, Recording Secretary
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1995-11.
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