HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of September 1, and October 20, 1992 Executive Closed Meetings T I
ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
EXECUTIVE CLOSED MEETING
SEPTF�lBER l, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special closed meeting
of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on
Tuesday, September 1, 1992, at 12 : 05 p.m. in the Council Lounge
at City Hall.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider the appellants to the
Hawkins Pond Assessment, City Project 177. City Councilmembers
who were present were Mayor McMenomy, Staats, Wippermann, and
Klassen. Also City Administrator Stephan Jilk, City Attorney
David Grannis and City Attorney Mike Miles.
Attorney Grannis reported that 83 appeals had been made with 12
in question due to no record of receiving the appeal at the
Auditors office.
MOTION by McMenomy to pay the 12 appellants who have given proof
(cancelled check) of appeal to the County. Secoad by Staats.
Ayes: Wippermann, Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: Klassen.
Motion passed.
Attorney Mike Miles explained that he has formed with a new group
of lawyers and would request that the City of Rosemount remain
with him as city attorney.
Klassen requested to be put on record as "not having a problem
with Attorney Miles representing the City" . The Mayor voiced
some concerns.
MOTION by Staats to turn all files from the City of Rosemount' s
account over to the new firm of Fluegel, Moynihan and Miles, P.A.
at 1303 South Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota 55033 and that
the contract would remain at the same terms and conditions.
Secoad by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays :
McMenomy. Motion passed.
Discussion was held on the McDonough/Sunrise Builders lawsuit.
Miles noted that his firm would stand aside if asked.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 a.m. and Councilmembers
returned to the Chambers to conclude the regular City Council
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk
City Administrator
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ROSEMOIINT CITY PROCEBDINGS
FXECIITIVS CLOSED SPSSION
OCTOBEI4 2 0, 19 9 2
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof an executive closed session of the
City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, October 20,
1992 at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Lounge at City Hall . ,
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with al1 City Council Members
present, Public Works Director Ron Wasmund, City Administrator Jilk anc� '
City Attorney Grannis.
Director Wasmund advised the purpose of the meeting was to update the
Council on the condemnation proceedings with the First Baptist Church
easement. The Baptist Church is protesting the land value appraisal amount
being offered.
Attorney David Grannis said the trial will be October 27, 1992, for which
he request testimony of staff and other witnesses including Thomas Metzson,
appraisal; Steve Campbell, SEH Engineer; Bud Osmundson, Engineer; and Dean
Johnson, Planning Department.
The Court Appointed Commissioners of Dakota County have set the land value I
at $40,250; Rosemount' s appraisal was $37, 000; and the Baptist Church is '
requesting $115, 000.
The City tried to comply to the future plans of a "campus development" on
the property, adjusting easement positions accordingly. Also, black dirt i
was stock piled to provide for future landscaping. �
It was the consensus of Council for Mr. Grannis to negotiate for a counter
proposal if the opportunity came for up to $55, 000 plus a $5, 000 addition '
if necessary plus interest. Council also authorized Mr. Grannis to contact
Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies, Corp. and Steve Campbell of SEH
Engineering to testify in behalf of the City.
MOTION by Willcox to adjourn. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 5 . Nays: 0 .
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary �
ATTEST: '
Stephan Jilk, City Administrator