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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of November 15, 1994 Regular Meeting . 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVENIBER 15, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duiy held on Tuesday, November 15, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 2875'- 145th Street W est. Acting Mayor Wippermann called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Busho, and Staaxs present. 5taff present included City Administrator Burt, Community Development Director Wasmund, Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer, Senior Planner Mack, Assistant Planner Pearson, Administrative Assistant Walsh, and City Attorney LeFevere. Acting Mayor Wippermann led the groap in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include 9. A. Miss Rosemount Pageant and 4. G. 5et Public Hearing for December 20, 1994, on the Modification of the Redevelopment Plan-for the Rosemount Redevelopment Project and Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. l 2 and a TIF Plan. A member of the audience, Renee Stevenson, questioned whether a report from the city attorney regarding the auditor's report would be on the agenda. Staff informed Ms. Stevenson that it would be discussed at the December 6, 1994, meeting. Community Development Director Wasmund introduced Andrew Mack who was recently hired by the city as its Senior Planner. Wasmund advised that in addition to directing the � planning department, Mr. Mack will serve as staff facilitator for the Downtown Scoping Committee. Councilmembers welcomed Mr. Mack to the ciry staff. I MOTION b Wi ermann to approve the consent agenda with the additian of 4. G. I Y PP SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Staats, Busho. Nays: 0. ' Councilmember Busho advised that City Administrator Burt's recent performance review was very positive. Other Councilmembers also voiced their satisfaction with Mr. Burt's performance and added that favorable comments have been received outside of city hall, too. Parks and Recreation Director Topitzhofer reviewed staff correspondence regarding the hiring of an Arena Manager for the Community Center. Councilmembers voiced concerns regarding the management of the rest of the building and was advised that it would be taken care of by re-structuring staff and shifting responsibilities. MOTION by Busho to authorize posting and advertisement for the position of Arena Manager. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: Wippermann, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: 0. City Administrator Burt advised, that at Renee Stevenson's request, the issue of closed meeting tapes and their a�ailability to the public was on the agenda for the city council to take an official stance on whether to make closed session tapes public. City Attomey LeFevere commented on the free communication that takes place between an attomey and its client in closed sessions and those discussions are considered attomey/client priveleged : � ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING " NOVEMBER 15, 1994 information. LeFevere added that it is the decision of the client whether to make those tapes available to the public. Discussion ensued as councilmembers discussed the retention period of tapes. Staff was directed to take this issue under advisement, researching the legal retention period of ineeting tapes, and bring back a recommendation to a future meeting. ' Acting Mayor Wippermann called for a one minute recess at 7:59 p.m. before the scheduled 8:00 public hearing. ' The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. � A public hearing was held regarding Rex's Rich Valley Estates Preliminary Plat. The recording secretary noted that the �davits of Published and Posted Notices were on file. Assistant Planner Pearson reviewed staff correspondence regarding Rex's Rich Valley Esta.tes Preliminary Plat and advised that the plat was consistent with current standards. Pearson explained that an additional condition should be added stating that a restrietive covenant will be recorded restricting further subdivision of the remanent 47.5 acres until the zoning ordinance is changed. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION by Staats to close the public hearing. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: Staats, Busho, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt the resolution, with the addition of the fourth condition, approving the preliminary plat for Rex's Rich Valley Estates setting out the four conditions. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, Wippermann, Staats. Nays: 0. A public hearing was held regarding Off Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Jubilee Foods. The recording secretary noted that the Affidavits of Published and Posted Notices were on file. Administrative Assistant Walsh advised that-Berry-Falls, Inc., dba Jubilee Foods, has applied for a liquor license to sell 3.2% malt liquor at their new store located at 3400 - 150th Street West. The background investigation by Chief Knutsen produced clean records on both owners of the store. Walsh further advised that all paperwork is in order and that the investigation deposit and license fees have been paid. Walsh recommended approval of the license application. Councilmembers questioned the age requirements to legally sell liquor. Cit�r Attomey LeFevere advised that he would check into it. Council directed staff to share the attorney's opinion with the local stores when received. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION by Wippermann to close the public hearing. SECOND by Busho, Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Staats, Busho. Nays: 0. � 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVENIBER 15, 1994 MOTION by Anderson to approve issuance of a 3.2% 'malt liquor license to Berry-Fall, Inc. dba Jubilee Foods subject to the ciry receiving proof of liquor liability insurance. SECQND by Busho. Ayes: Wippermann, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: 0. At the request of Renee Stevenson, video taping meetings for the public access channel was brought up for discussion. City Administrator Burt advised that staff is looking for direction from city council. Burt explained that even though there should be no cost to the city with volunteers taping the meetings and the cable company providing the equipment, there may be sorne costs to improve the facilities, i.e. lighting and acoustics. Councilmembers voiced concems regarding the reliability of volunteers to consistently tape council meetings, concerns that there would be no control over the editing of the tapes, and the need for : assurances that entire meetings would be taped and not segments of them. Councilmembers also questioned who would be responsible if damage should occur to the cable company's equipment. Ciry Administrator Burt advised that staff would examine council's questions and try to determine a long term approach to the proposal. A suggestion was made to look to Apple Valley for assistance since they have gone through a similar process. City Administrator Burt advised that the Utility Commission is recommending to the city council that certain sections of their bylaws be amended. After discussion, council directed staff to suggest to the Utility Commission that they elect a Vice-President at the beginning of the year when electing their President. Council disagreed with the other suggested changes and recommended that the rest of the language stay as-is. : Councilmember Busho advised that a Rosemount group is seeking to organize a "Miss Rosemount Pageant." Among other duties, Miss Rosemount would preside over Leprechaun Days and represent Rosemount in the Miss Minnesota pageant. Busho explained that it will be a great opportunity for the winner to earn scholarships and possibly be a great avenue for marketing Rosemount. Busho requested that councilmembers think about the idea. and pass on any comments to her. MOTION by Staats to adjourn. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Meeting adjoumed at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom Recording Secretary