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; � � I T E M � �} A REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1994
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was
duly held on Tuesday, December 6, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
2875 145th Street West.
Mayor McMenomy called the'meeting to order with Councilmembers Staats, Busho,
Wippermann, and Anderson present. Also present were City Attorney I.eFevere, Ciry
Administrator Burt, Communiry Development Director Wasmund, Senior Planner Mack, and
Assistant Planner Pearson.
Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Consent Agenda was considered. Renee Stevenson, 14600 Cameo Avenue, asked why
an amendment to the selection policy for commissions and committees was made. The
wording was changed to give the City Council mare latitude in the considera.tion of someone
wha may have a conflict of interest. City Attorney LeFevere explained it is a disclosure
statement which addresses the issue of effectiveness if a conflict of interest e�sts, City
Administra.tor Burt noted that perhaps someone could have a conflict on a neighbarhood
issue, but could effectively govern most any other issue that would come up.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda. 5econd by McMenomy. Ayes:
Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None.
City Administrator Burt reviewed the conflict of interest complaint filed by three residents
with the State of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor in regard to Mayor McMenomy's
pa.rticipation in seueral ciry decisions. The three residents were Renee Stevenson, �Iarry
Willcox, and Marie Jensen. The State Auditor's Office investigated each issue and found no
improper conduct and has closed the file. Mayor McMenomy expressed appreciation to city
staff for all the time and research required to satisfy the residents questions. Mayor
McMenomy noted that at no time did he act alone but within the governing body, the City
Council.
Marie Jensen was unable to attend the meeting because of illness and requested Harry
Willcox to read a letter in her behalf. Willcox read the letter and it was placed in the
Clerk's File.
Community Development Director Wasmund reviewed the Knutson Services, Inc. recycling
contract. The City of Rosemount is number one for recycling the greatest amounts in Dakota
County. The recycling pilot prograrn was started'in 1988 in Rosemount and set the
foundation for many other city's programs. Knutson Services, Inc. has successfully fulfilled
all of the program goals, however, the funding is no longer in the budget. Knutson is
committed to serving the community without interruption and have agreed to provide the;
same recycling service at no additional charge to the City. Dakota. County has a hauler
reimbursement fee which will be paid directly to Knutson. This does not prohibit other
haulers to pick up recycling_
� MOTION by McMenomy to approve and authorize execution of an Agreement for Recycling
5ervices between the City of Rosemount and Knutson 5ervices, Inc. for the year 1995.
Second by Staats. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Busho, and Anderson. Nays:
None.
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REGULAR MEETING '
DECIIVIBER 6, 1994
Councilmember Busho thanked the Rosemount Chamber of Commerce, the Rosemount
Garden Club, the Parks and Recreation staff, Public Works employees, Police Department
employees, and city hall staff for participating in the "Share the Spirit" Christmas parade and
celebration. It certainly was a success and many smiling faces could be seen through out the
days events. Hats off to all the organizers.
Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. for pomestic Animal
Enclosures, Zoning Text Amendment. The recording secretary noted that the �davits of
Posted and Published Notices were on file. The Mayor reviewed public hearing procedure.
Assistant Planner Pearson noted the amendment originated with a citizens complaint
regarding setbacks for dog kennels and runs which often end up in the side yard and in view
of the neighbor and not the home owner. The Planning Commission reviewed the
amendment and for future development decided it would be a benefit in order to curtail
future complaints. The amendment reads as follows, "Enclosures confining domestic animals
to an area of less than half of a rear yard area must conform with the property line setback
standards for accessory buildings (Section 7.2.A.6)." All present kennels are grandfathered
in and only with improvements or replacement could they be relocated. Most residential
setbacks in general for accessory structures are ten feet from the property line. This
amendment is consistent with regulations used with accessory structures such as small sheds.
MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for pomestic Animal Enclosures,
Zoning Text Amendment. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Busho,
Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: None.
City Administrator Burt said that dog kennels can be a nuisance problem and that'many
newer neighborhoods have covenants that protect neighbors, but older neighborhoods do not.
This amendment sets guidelines for future development.
Harry Willcox and Renee Stevenson disagreed with the amendment.
MOTION by Anderson to adopt ORDINANCE B-50, APPENDING THE CITY OF
ROSEMOITNT ZONING ORDINANCE (Ordinance B). Second by Wippermann. Ayes.
Staa.ts, Busho, Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: None.
MOTION by Busho to adjourn the meeting. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Busho,
Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at
8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda 7entink
Recording Secretary
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1994-38.
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