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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.b. Minutes of September 14 and 21, 1992 Special Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was held as an informational meeting for the Armory/Community Center Project on Monday, September 14, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Klassen, Staats, Wi permann, Willcox and Administrator Jilk and City Attorney Miles present. Mayor McMenomy led City Administrator the first mention o Minnesota. The Div Guard, the Red Bull covers a five state it hosts the band d which also appealed use. A Citizens Co: citizens to vote on included additional enhanced auditorium of Ron Pederson, a feasibility of a m investigation and c determined that a $ could be financed w the auditorium and the arena bleacher group with the Pledge of Allegiance. "ilk reviewed the past involvement from 1985 when an armory was considered with the State of .sion Headquarters for the Minnesota National Division, band and Military Police Unit which area were planning this armory complex. Because .vision an auditorium was high on its need list to the school district and community for combined unittee was formed and a referendum went for the in February, 1991. The community center plan space for the Parks and Recreation Department, an and a banquet center. Later, under the direction .itizens committee formed to determine the ;lti-purpose arena including ice. After much >nsulting with experts in finance it was .1 to $2.3 million dollar multi-purpose arena Lich would be able to break even. The seating for >anquet is 350, the gymnasium can seat 700, and ;eating is 1000. Administrator Jilk urther explained the City cost and financing by levy, bonds and a 1 ase back arrangement with the City's Port Authority. Ron Pederson, assoc (RAHA), also spoke its financing. He because of a new St Ringettes making th are four different commit to ice time. Skaters Tri -County, Association, and Ro also has commitment and is working towa $100,000 in the nex Mayor McMenomy ope then to anyone who Reverend Pat Hall o hockey camps and ki find ice time. He services because th ated with Rosemount Area Hockey Association o the development of the multi-purpose arena and xplained that Rosemount has an unusual situation to Law that requires high schools to have girls need for additional ice time immediate. There igh schools that now need this and are willing to Also there are five major users; RAHA, Figure Eagan Hockey Association, Apple Valley Hockey emount Parks and Recreation Department. RAHA from members and businesses of $48,000 right now d $100,000 for this year and an additional year. the forum for questions from the audience and hed to comment in favor of the arena. St. John's Lutheran Church has worked with s for many years and knows it is difficult -to nows many kids are unable to attend Sunday y have to drive great distances for hockey ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 practice. He believes it would have a positive affect on the community and commented, "If you build it, they will come. Tom Murphy, a resident since 1970, has had to drive to Bloomington, Farmington, Hastings and Apple Valley for years and would like to see Rosemount support this ice arena. Ed Dunn, 3304 West 131st Street, believes this would enhance growth of Rosemount, make it more attractive and give it "a shot in the arm" to attract further business and residents. It would vitalize our downtown area and is a chance (with the armory being built) that won't happen again. Steve Loeding, 3260 137th Street West, encouraged support for the National Guard Armory and arena. Faye Marcotte, 12931 Shannon Parkway, attested to shopping each time her son had to practice hockey in different areas. She believes families would do the same when they brought their children to Rosemount. Mayor McMenomy further opened the forum to anyone wishing to disagree. Chet Ellingson, resident since 1960, noted he was not a hockey fan and believed the arena question should be brought to a public vote again. He questioned why the private sector hasn't tried this development if it's such a "good venture". Greg Mickelson, 14122 Dearborn, has three small girls and would like to see a swimming pool considered rather than ice arena. Administrator Jilk explained that State Law actually prohibits a referendum in this case because the City is not borrowing money under a general obligation concept. Willcox and McMenomy both noted that the arena would be good for community business. They requested someone from the audience to speak representing the businesses of Rosemount. Steve Colby, 13750 Danbury Avenue, owns the McDonalds Restaurant in Rosemount, he believes the arena is an excellent project from a business standpoint. At this point the audience was polled, requesting that only Rosemount residents respond to the four questions as follows: 1. Would you be against the construction of the arena no matter what? 2 responded 2. Would you be against the construction of the arena if there is a tax subsidy needed for its construction and/or operation? 9 responded 2 3. Would you suppo be self support 4. Are you neutral Mayor McMenomy stat issue has been on a long time. He beli the last three mont to the public. Councilmember Willc which he requested responses for and 1 that the cash flow City. Councilmember Klass to question why oth replied _that others George Boomer, 1254 the interest rate, feasible now. Administrator Jilk interest rate has d initial building co construction with t preparation, parkin estimated arena cos for them with the o ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 the construction of the arena if it would ? 53 responded the construction of the arena? 0 responded d that each meeting has been advertised and this endas for City Council and Port Authority for a ves the City has made information available over s and he feels comfortable that it was presented noted that in a letter to the newspaper in sidents to respond, he only received 16 responses against the arena. Willcox also noted alysis showed an outstanding opportunity for the n was requested by a resident not in attendance r ice arenas don't break even? Ron Pederson do not have four high schools to support them. Danbury Way, noted that just the difference in hich is low now, has made investments more dded that just since the original referendum the opped 20 which adds to the cash flow. Also the t savings is $250,000 because of joint e National Guard Armory. Items such as site lot, and landscaping are not part of the s because the National Guard is willing to pay iginal structure. Councilmember Klassen asked in response to a residents question, what other development might be impeded due to the use of funds for this project? Administrator Jilk said that HRA -EDA projects debt service is about $170,000 per year and that if $10,000 to $30,000 per year more is needed to subsidize this project it would not curtail greatly any other one project. Councilmember Staats noted that the relocation of the Highway 3 businesses near the Armory would have occurred whether or not the arena and armory were built. Ed Dunn, Chair of the Port Authority Commission, affirmed that the Port Authority did ipprove the funding needed for the arena and said the facility will h 1p "sell" Rosemount for future businesses and enhancement of exis ing businesses. Council would like input from anyone tomorrow's City Cou cil meeting when brought to a vote b Council. 3 who hasn't had a chance before the issue of the arena will be ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 MOTION by Willcox to adjourn. Second by Klassen. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Attest: Stephan Jilk City -Administrator Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Ro emount was duly held on Tuesday, September 21, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. in the ouncil Chambers at City Hall. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with all members present. City Administrator Jilk and City Attorney Mike Miles were also present. Mayor McMenomy led the g Mayor McMenomy adjourned The special meeting recon in the Pledge of Allegiance. meeting to a closed session. at 6:35 p.m. City Administrator Jilk advised the Council that the purpose of the meeting was to set a new public hearing on the Tax Increment Finance District Modification. He explained that the amount of debt limit stated in the Tax Increment Financing Modification, that the Port Authority and the City Council approved, was too low. Because of a misunderstanding, it was thought that the cost of acquiring and relocating the Highway #3 businesses would not have to be incl ded in the debt issued and therefore was not included in the limit amount. He further explained that in order to correct this and proceed with the project, another public hearing would need to be held. MOTION by Wippermann to a opt A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MODIFICATION 0 THE ROSEMOUNT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR D VELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TAX INC FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) DI TRICT NO. 1.1. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMe omy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. MOTION by McMenomy to adj�Ourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:401 p.m. ATTEST: Stephan Jilk City Administrator SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom Recording Secretary