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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of November 1, 1994 Regular Meeting � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS ` REGULAR MEETING NOVF.IVIBER 1, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, November l, 1994 at 7:42 p.m. in the Council Cha.mbers at City I� Hall, 2875 145th Street West. � Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Staats, Busho and Anderson present. Councilmember Wippermann was absent. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Community Development Director Wasmund ' and Finance Director Ma.y. Mayor McMenomy led the groug in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was amended to include Item 3.b. U.S.F.C.I. News Release; Item 4. m. Rex's Rich Valley Estaxes: Set Public Hearing; Item 4. n. Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3; Item S.c. 5tate Auditor's Report - Conflict of Interest; Item 6. a. Abolishment of Economic Development Coordinator Position; and Item 7. Thanks to All for Support of Haunted Woods. City Administrator Burt explained that local members of the Chamber of Commerce have formed a committee to plan a Holiday Celebration, December 4th, at the Community Center. Marge Ryan, chairperson of the committee, contaeted Burt and requested that sta,ff pmvide a - tree at the Community Center that cauld be decoraxed. Public Works staff conta:cted Earl _ Marotzke of Earl's Tree Farm and as a result, Mr. Marotzke donated a 35 foot spruce tree that was planted near the pond area of the Community Center. Mayor McMenomy presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. IVIarotzke, showed the plaque that will be permanently placed at the base of the tree, and thanked Public Works staff for their coordination of the project. � Marge Ryan reviewed the plans for a Christmas celebraxion on Sunday, December 4, 1994, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. This celebration is entitled "Share the Spirit° of a Rosemount Christmas Celebration. Volunteers are being sought for several committees and donations are being accepted through the Northern Dakota. County Chamber Foundation, P.O. Box 198, Rosemount, Minnesota. The downtown area: will be decorated, there will be a tree lighting ceremony, and caroling. The Council thanked Ms. Ryan and the participants and look forward to the community involvement. Mayor McMenomy commented on the letter of intent he received to sell U.S.P.C.I., Inc. a hazardous waste subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporativn to Laidla.w, Inc. of Burlington, Ontario, Canada.. Laidlaw, Inc. is a major provider of environmental management and transporaxion services to municipalities and industries throughout the United States and Canada. : , MOTION b Busho to a rove the Consent A enda with the two added items, Item 4. m. I Y PP g Rex's Rich Valley Estates: Set Public Hearing and Item 4. n. Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3. Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. Community Development Director Wasmund reviewed the hiring process used in the search for a Senior Planner. There were 30 applications. The top six were interviewed and Wasmund recommended the hiring of Andrew Mack. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEE1'Il�TG NOVIIVIBER 1, 1994 Pursuant to due call and norice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, November l, 1994 at 7:42 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor Mc1V�enomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Staa.ts, Busho and Anderson present. Councilmember Wippermann was absent. Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Community Development Director Wasmund and Finance Director Ma.y. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance: The Agenda. was amended to include Item 3.b. U.S,P.C.I. News Release; Item 4. m. Rex's Rich Valley Esta.tes: Set Public Hearing; Item 4. n. Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3; Item S.e. State Auditor's Report - Conflict of Interest; Item 6. a. Abolishment of Economic Development Coordinator Position; and Item 7. Thanks to All for Support of Haunted Woods. City Administrator Burt explained that local members of the Chamber of Commerce have formed a committee to plan a Holiday Celebration, December 4th, at the Comrnunity Center. Marge Tyan, churperson of the committee, contacted Burt and requested that staff provide a tree at the Community Center that could be decorated. �ublic Works staff conta:cted Earl Morotzke of Earl's Tree Farm and as a result, Mr. Marotzke donated a 35 foot spruce tree that was planted near the pond area of the Community Center. mayor McMenomy proesented a certif'icate'of appreciation to mr. marotzke, showed the pla.que thax will be permanently placed at the base of the tree, and thanked Public Works staff for their coordination of the project. Marge Ryan reviewed the plans for a Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 4, 1994, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. This celebration is entitled "Share the Spirit" of a Rosemount Christmas Celebration. Volunteers are being sought for several committees and donations are'being accepted through the Northern Dakota County Chamber Foundation, P.O. Box 198, Rosemount, 1Vlinnesota. 1'�e downtown area will be decorated, there will be a tree lighting ceremony, and caroling. The Council tha.nked Ms. Ryan and the participants and look forward to the community involvement. Mayor McMenomy commented`vn the letter of intent he received to sell U.S.P.C.I., Inc. a hazardous waste subsidiary of Union Pactf'ic Corporatian to Laidlaw, Inc. of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Laidlaw, Inc. is a major provider of environmental management and , transpora,tion services to municipalities and industries throughout the United States and ' Canada. MOTION by Busho to approve the Consent Agenda with the two added items, Item 4. m. Rex's Rich Valley Estates: Set Public Hearing and Item 4. n. Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3. Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, Mc1Vlenomy, Staats, Busha Nays: None. Community Development Director Wasmund reviewed the hiring process used in the search ' for a Senior Planner. There were 30 applications. The top six were interviewed and Wasmund recommended the hiring of Andrew Mack. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS _ REGULAR MEETING NOVIIVIBER 1, 1994 M01'ION by Busho to approve the hiring of Andrew Mack for the position of Senior Planner according to the terms of the offer letter and conditioned upon successfully completing an employment physical and driving record check. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Busho, Anderson. Nays: None. ' City Administrator Burt noted a concern of Mr. and Mrs. Fischer, 3125 145th Street West ' regarding the new lighting on 145th Street West. Fischers felt the lights are too bright. The lighting plan was done jointly between the city engineer, an engineering consultant firm and ; Northern States Power Company. The level of brightness is required beca.use it is a collector street. Council concluded that after one year the situation will be reviewed with the possibility of lovve�ing the watta.ge or adding shields to direct the light away from homes. Mayor McMenomy requested the City Administrator and City Attorney to do an Executive Summaxy on the claims made to the State Auditor's Off'ice and have that presented at the next City Council meeting. City Administrator Burt presented the recommendation for the City Council to abolish the position of Economic D�velopment Coordinator. Port Authority approved their 1995 Budget without this position due to the minunal economic development activity. MOTION by McMenomy to abolish the position of Economic Development Coordinator and to approve the layoff of John Miller with a two week advance notification. Second by Busho. Ayes: Staats, Busho, Anderson, McMenomy. Nays: None. Councilmember Busho thanked City Staff and all who volunteered to help with the Halloween Haunted Woods at Carroll's Woods. The weather was great and it was a real success with many happy participants. Busho requested an announcement on the City Administrator's review at the next meeti.ng. The City Engineer, Bud Osmundson, has been seriously ill. He is recuperated at home now, and is expected back next week. Some tasks have been temporarily delayed, but sta.ff is working hard to keep on top of things and should be back to normal soon. . MOTION by Staats to adjourn the meeting. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: Busho, Anderson, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1994-35. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVF.IVIBER 1, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Tuesday, November l, 1994 at 7:42 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Staats, Busho and Anderson present. Councilmember Wippermann was absent, Also present were City Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, Community Development Director Wasmund and Finance Director May. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was amended to include Item 3.b. U.S.P.C.I. News Release; Item 4. m. Rex's Rich Valley Estates: Set Public Hearing; Item 4. n. Coopera.tive Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3; Item S.c. State Auditor's Report - Conflict of Interest; Item 6. a. Abolishment of Economic Development Coordinator Position; and Item 7. Thanks to All for Support of Haunted Woods. b�,j City Administrator Burt explained that iocal members of the Chamber of Commerce have � � , formed a committee to plan a Holiday Celebration, December 4th, at the Community Center. � � Marge Ryan, chairperson of the committee, contacted Burt and requested that staff provide a tree at the Community Center that could be decorated. Public Works staff conta.cted Earl Marotzke of Earl's Tree Farm and as a result, Mr, Marotzke donated a 35 foot spruce tree . that was planted near the pond area of the Community Center. Mayor McMenomy presented a certif'icate of appreciation to Mr. Marotzke, showed the plaque that will be permanently placed at the base of the tree, and thanked Public Works staff for their coordination of the project. Marge Ryan reviewed the plans for a Christmas celebra.tion on Sunday, December 4, 1994, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. This celebration is entitled "Share the Spirit" of a Rosemount Christmas Celebration. Volunteers are being sought for several committees and donations are being accepted through the Northern Dakota County Chamber Foundation, P.O. Box 198, Rosemount, Minnesota. The downtown area will be decora.ted, there will be a tree lighting ceremony, and caroling. The Council thanked Ms. Ryan and the participants and look forward to the community involvement. Mayor McMenomy commented on the letter of intent he received to sell U.S.P.C.I., Inc. a hazardous waste subsidiary of Union Pacif'ic Corporation to Laidlaw, Inc. of Burlington, Ontario, Canada.. Laidlaw, Inc. is a major provider of environmental management and transporation services to municipalities and industries throughout the United States and Canada. MOTION by Busho to approve the Consent Agenda with the two added items, Item 4. m. Rex's Rich Valley Estates: Set Public Hearing and Item 4. n. Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for Snow Removal on Trunk Highway 3. Second by Staats. Ayes: Anderson, McMenomy, Staats, Busho. Nays: None. Community Development Director Wasmund reviewed the hiring process used in the search for a Senior Planner. There were 30 applications. The top s� were interviewed and Wasmund recommended the hiring of Andrew Mack.