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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Minutes of December 17, 1991 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1991 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, December 17, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Napper called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Willcox, Wippermann, Oxborough and Klassen present. Mayor Napper led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Al Meyer, who was appointed to serve as the City's representative on the St. Paul South Light Rail Transit Corridor Advisory Committee, presented a summary on the status of light rail transit proposed for Ramsey and Dakota Counties. Mr. Meyer advised that although the advisory -committee recommended initiation of an Environmental Impact Study, it has been decided to delay this study for possibly another three years. Mr. Meyer described the projected costs, proposed locations of the light rail transit corridor, and how this transit system could be funded through state and federal funding. Mayor Napper thanked Mr. Meyer for his involvement on the committee and the interesting information he provided. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. SECOND by Klassen. MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Agenda with the inclusion of the recommendation to promote Eric Day to the Maintenance Level II position. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-42. Poll of original motion: Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for Council consideration and approval a Contract for Deed, Loan Agreement and Lease Agreement regarding the purchase of the Sunrise Builders property in the amount of $316,000. Administrator Jilk advised the City would pay a $50,000 down payment, make monthly payments on $66,000 and make monthly payments on a first mortgage with First State Bank of Rosemount in the amount of $200,000. City Attorney Eric Short reviewed the proposed lease agreement for Mr. McDonough to make payments of $750 a month for his continued use of the property for up to three years. Following discussion by Council, Council agreed a reciprocal termination clause should be included in the lease agreement and that the City would pay the property taxes for 1993 and beyond. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Napper to approve the purchase agreements with Mike McDonough and the First State Bank of Rosemount for the purchase of the Sunrise Builders Property and the rental of the property to Mike McDonough at a rate of $750 per month for up to three years. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: Klassen. Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold presented the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of the Parks System Master Plan. Director Bechtold also presented an application to the Metropolitan Council ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1991 for amendment to the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan. Bechtold advised approval by the Metropolitan Council will allow the master plan to become a part of the City's Guide Plan. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Napper to approve the Parks System Master Plan and to adopt A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT TO INCLUDE THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for Council approval the Contract for Legal Services for the years 1992 and 1993 with the law firm of Hertogs, Fluegel, Sieben, Polk, Jones and LaVerdiere. Jilk advised the contract has been revised to reflect that attendance at City Council and Port Authority meetings by the city attorney as required but all other meetings will be at the discretion of the city administrator. Jilk further advised the Economic Development Authority passed a motion recommending approval of the two year contract. City Attorney Eric Short advised the Council may revoke the contract at anytime during the two year period. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Napper to approve the Legal Services Contract with the Hertogs, Fluegel, Sieben, Polk, Jones & LaVerdiere, P.A. Law Firm of Hastings, Minnesota for 1992 and 1993 and to authorize the necessary signatures. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Director of Planning Lisa Freese reviewed the Rachels Wood Final Plat which is a two -lot subdivision of approximately eleven acres situated on the west side of Dodd Boulevard just south of 120th Street West. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the final plat at its December 10, 1991 regular meeting. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING RACHELS WOOD FINAL PLAT. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. Assistant City Administrator Susan VanderHeyden requested Council consideration to adopt a resolution which is a compilation of various fees and rates for the year 1992. See Clerk's File 1991-42. MOTION by Napper to adopt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES FOR 1992. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk presented the resignation of Tracie Pechonick, economic development specialist, effective January 17, 1992. Administrator Jilk requested Council authorization to begin the replacement process by reviewing the aspects of the position. Administrator Jilk advised the Economic Development Authority at its meeting this evening decided they would like to discuss the replacement process at their next meeting on 1-7-92. See Clerk's File 1991-42. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1991 NOTION by Napper to accept Tracie Pechonick's resignation with regret effective January 17, 1992 and to authorize the city administrator to begin the replacement process by reviewing staffing needs and bring a recommendation to Council by January 21, 1992. MOTION by Napper to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Walsh-, City Clerk ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator 3