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MARCH 16, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, March 16, 1993
at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosemount City Hall in the Council Chambers.
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Willcox,
Staats, Wippermann and Klassen present. Staff present were: Aker,
Bechtold, Freese, Jilk, Knutsen, May, Miller, Osmundson, Pearson, walsh
and Wasmund. Also in attendance was City Attorney Mike Miles.
Mayor McMenomy welcomed t'he audience and led the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Additions to the agenda included 3 .e) Ciosed Session - McDonough
Litigation and 4.p) Cornprehensive Guide Plan Resolution.
Bernie McGarrigle, Chairperson of the Downtown Scoping Committee,
reviewed the mission statement and some of its goals. The Committee gave
some preliminary recommendations as to the boundaries for the Downtown
Area and the Contiguous Associated Commercial Area. Several members are
local merchants and input from other businesses has been incorporated
into their recommendations.
Mayor McMenomy noted that Marie Jensen is the "Shamrock Award° winner
this year from the Rosemount Chambers of Commerce. Congratulations.
Police Chief Knutsen presented an appreciation plaque to Steve Strese for
fifteen years on the Police Reserves. He called Strese "the most
generous volunteer" on the force and regretted his resignation. Council
thanked Strese for his years of service. Strese was also acknowledged
for his years as a part-time officer.
Fire Chief Aker presented the Fire Departments Semi-Annual Repart. He
noted that the department is not called "volunteer° anymore but is now a
"Paid-On-Call° department. Aker highlighted some of the information in
the report and said he is anxiously anticipating the approval of a new
fire hall and aerial truck.
MOTION by Staats to accept the Fire Department' s Annual Report. Second
by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox.
Nays: None.
Parks & Recreation Direetor Dave Bechtold gave credit to Mark Joosten and
Lacelle Cordes for meeting the requirements necessary for the Tree Cit�r
U.S.A. Certification. A State of Minnesota Forester will be presenting
this award formally to the City in the future.
MOTION by Willcox to approve the Consent Agenda with the March 2, 1993
minutes amended on page two, fourth paragraph by adding, "City Council
could follow and for conflict of interest" and the March 3 , 1993 minutes
amended on page one, third paragraph from bottom, to include, "a deeision
on decorative lighting should be tabled until input from the Downtown
Scoping Committee is received. " Second by Klassen. Ayes; Staats,
Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: None.
Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for Bituminous Roadways/Otto Ped
Mining Permit. The recording secretary advised the Mayor that the
Affidavits of Notice and Publication were on file.
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Planning Assistant Rick Pearson reviewed the background of the mining �
permit which had been renewed twice for mining in an agriculturally zoned
area. The interested parties now wanted to change the conditions of the
permit to allow stock piling and not to require yearly restoration of the
site. The economic and market conditions are such now that it would be
too costly to restore the site each year. The Planning Commission's
recommendation was to continue the permit as before, noting that the land i
use change . could set precedent for that agricultural area.
Otto Ped, 4992 E. 145th Street, said he is a member of the Farm Plan with
the county and the Soil Conservation Department is monitoring his farm
program. Mr. Ped' s intention is to level out the land so that he can
install an irrigation system and continue agricultural programs.
MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for the mining permit for
Bituminous Roadways/Otto Ped. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Klassen,
Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None.
MOTION by Willcox to table approval of the mining permit for Bituminous
Roadways/Otto Ped. Second by Staats . Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, f
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: None.
MOTION b�r Willcox to have the Planning Department staff' draft a document
with Otto Ped and Palmer Peterson/Chad Nelson from Bituminous Roadways
for stock piling both gravel and top soil . Second by Staats. Ayes:
McMenom�, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: Wippermann.
Planning Director Freese noted that this mining permit was to be
temporary in nature and a full mining process will not blend in with the
agricultural area. Any berming, fencing or landscaping will not
hide the operation. Wind and rain erosion controls would be needed.
MOTION by McMenomy to start the Special Closed Session regarding the
McDonough litigation. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats,
Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays : None.
The regular City Council meeting was resumed at 9 : 00 p.m.
City Engineer Bud Osmundson requested approval of Project 235 and
approval to order plans and specs for the 145th Street reconstructian.
Much discussion followed.
MOTION by McMenomy to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING 145TH STREET AND
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FROM SHANNON PARRWAY TO CAMEO AVENUE AND CHILE
AVENUE FROM 145TH STREET �TO NORTH TERMIN[JS, CITY PROJECT 235. Second by
Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: Staats,
Willcox. Motion failed requiring a 4/5 vote.
MOTTON by Willcox to approve a Change Order Request #2C. 13 in the amount
of $28, 587. 00 for work to be completed for the construction of the Armory
and Community Center to allow the acceptance of the Arena by December 15,
1993 . Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy,
Staats. Nays: None.
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David Kroos from Boarman & Associates Architects re�viewed the upcoming
Fire Station referendum with recommendations from the eitizens committee.
The committee worked hard to find the minimal square footage neceasary
and feels the floor plan is adequate and at the lowest cost possible.
MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO
CONSIDER THE ISSIIANCE OF GENER.AL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR TSE CONSTRUCTION OF
MTJNICIPAL BIIILDINGS AND TSE ACQIIISITION OF A NEDP AERIAL PLATFORM TRIICR.
Second by Klassen. Ayes: Willeox, Wippermann, Staats, Klassen. Nays:
None. Abstain: McMenomy. Motion carried.
MOTION by Willcox to call for a Special Council meeting for April 26,
1993 for the purpose of providing the public with information on the May
4, 1993 Special Election. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: None.
MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOL'[TTION SIIPPORTING THE REPEAL OF
LEGISLATION AIITHORIZING T8E DIIAL TRACR PLANNING PROCESS. Second by
Wippermann. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann.
Nays: None.
Police Chief Lyle Knutsen reviewed the hiring process for a new police
officer and noted the entry level salary per month is $2, 329 .29 .
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the hiring af Stephen Beberg as a
Rosemount Police 0fficer subjec� to his suceessful completion af a pre-
employment physical and psychological examination. Second by Klassen.
Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: None.
MOTION by Willcox to table the hiring process for a part-time Deputy
Registrar Clerk. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox,
Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: None.
Discussion followed regarding an interest in a private party opening a
Deputy Registrar in Rosemount. The County would rather not get involved
in any transfer of services and State density requires only one Deputy
Registrar within a five mile radius in which the City Hall was
"grandfathered in° when it moved into town. The City would have to
relinquish the Deputy Registrar to the State and there would not be a
guarantee it could be given to a specific person or that one may continue
in Rosemount.
The City Attorney was requested to research the possibilities of changing
the operation of the Deputy Registrar for later review.
Economic Development Coordinator John Miller presented the Star City
recertification plan for the next three years. The timeline is an
ambitious one which the Star City Committee recommends for approval.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve and submit to the Minnesota Department of
Trade and Economic Development the Star City one-year and three-year
economic development plans. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: None.
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MOTION by Klassen to approve and submit to the Minnesota Department of �
Trade and Economic Development A RESOLIITION APPROVING ONE-YEAR AND THREE-
YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPb�NT PLANS FOR STAR CITY RECERTIFICATION. Second by
McMenomy: `Ayes: MeMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays:
None.
Police Chief Knutsen noted some changes to the job descriptions and
titles for sergeant and lieutenant positions.
MOTION by Willcox to abolish the Patrol Sergeant position and replace it
with the position of Sergeant, approving the Sergeant job description and
salary range of 94 points and to approve the Lieutenant job description
and salary range of 96 points. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Staats,
Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: None.
Bud Osmundson, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director, explained
that each year the City updates the mileage in its entire street system
and certifies this infvrmation to the Municipal State Aid District
Engineer. This allows Rosemount to receive funds for construction and
maintenance of streets . �
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MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLIITION ESTABLISHING MIINICIPAL STATE AID
STREETS (MSA SEGMENT 104)� CONN�iARA TR.AIL FROM TRUNR HI�HWAY 3 TO BACARDI
AVENIIE. Second by Willcox. Ayes : Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats . Nays: None.
Parks and Recreation Director David Bechtold p.resented the Adopt-A-Park
Program. This program was approved by the Parks and Recreation
Committee. It will help give ownership and pride to our residents for
our parks and credit where credit is due. Lacelle Cordes spearheaded
this program during her interr�ship here. .- --- -------.__ ___.______
MOTION by Klassen to support the Adopt-A-Park proposal and recommend that
the Parks Director move forward to implement it into the Parks
operations. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy,
Staats, Klassen. Nays: None.
Direetor Bechtold continued, with the approval of the Adopt-A-Park
program, it is critical to add staff that will be able to see that this
program succeeds. A part-time Parks Programmer is requested with
responsibilities relating ta the Adopt-A-Park program, USA Tree City
program, safety programs, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Parks Improveznent Day,
ordinance updates, and grant research and application.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the job description for the position of
Parks Programmer and authorize the hiring process. Second by Klassen.
Ayes: Wippermann, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: McMenomy. Motion
carried.
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) has requested a change to
the Joint Powers Agreement. Councilmember Klassen has become the
President of the NNTA and noted that the major change in the agreement is
that a member of each city' s staff will become a member of the Technical
Work Group and is the alternate for that city' s commissioner with voting
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privileges in the commissioner' s absence. Rick Pearson, Assistant to the
Planning Director is Rosemoun�' s member of the Technical Work Group.
MOTION by Willcox to appro�cre the amended MVTA Joint Powers Agreement
establishing the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to be approved by the
MVTA Board on March 24, 1993 . Secoad by McMenomy. Discussion followed.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
MOTION by Willcox to approve the amended MVTA Joint Powers Agreement
establishing the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to be approved by the
MVTA Board at the next regular meeting. Second by McMenomy. Ayes:
Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: None.
Planning Director Freese presented a request from USPCI to revise the
Zoning Ordinance in order to allow the disposal of coal ash from power
plant facilities. Staff is recommending that Barr Engineering be hired
to provide teehnical assistance in the review of this request and that
USPCI reimburse the City for these expenses.
MOTION by Willcox to authorize Barr Engineering to provide technical
services as outlined in the March 12, 1993 letter from Barr Engineering
and require USPCI to reimburse the City for said expenses, and if not,
the request will not go forward. Second by Wippermann. Ayes:� Klassen,
Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats . Nays: None.
MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. Council
was in agreement, the meeting was adjourned at 10;30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary
ATTEST: . �
Stephan Jilk, City Administrator
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk' s File 1993-12 .
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