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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.b. Minutes of October 6, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, October 6, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosemount City Hall in the Council Chambers. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Willcox and Staats present. Klassen and Wippermann had excused absences. Staff present were: Aker, Bechtold, Freese, Jilk, Knutsen, May, Osmundson, and Wasmund. Also in attendance was City Attorney Mike Miles. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Agenda was adjusted to have the Executive Closed Meeting first; City Engineer Osmundson corrected dollar amounts in Consent Item 4.n. and pulled Item 4. q. Bids for Section 31 Trunk Sanitary Sewer Facilities, Project 233. See Clerk's File 1992 - Mayor McMenomy moved to the Executive Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. The regular City Council meeting resumed at 8:00 p.m. Kevin Carroll represented the SOAR organization giving an update. He thanked the city staff and council for the active roll they played on the Draft Decision Document.. Metropolitan Council staff remarked how coherent and constructive comments were at the Rosemount public hearing. The site selection meeting for October 21, 1992 was canceled. The 'Policy Task Force is seeking community input; Dakota County rejected the list of members presented. A fund raiser is planned for Rosemount October 11th and one in Hastings November 4th which is a pig roast at $5 each. City Administrator Stephan Jilk had received complaints regarding the parking around the high school. A year ago a survey was done which indicated that the majority did not want permit parking. City Council at that time decided to wait and see if complaints were made. Mayor McMenomy drove by 143th Street and noted that residents have an unfair amount of disturbance because of the students parking. Christy Hienz, Cantata Avenue, is concerned for the safety of the children in her day care.. She has witnessed crimes, drag racing, litter, and interference with mail and safety vehicles. Mrs. McNearny, 143th Street, has a deaf child who can not be protected from racing cars approaching her. She also has had several bad experiences with non-cooperative students and noted contacting the school provided no satisfaction. Police Chief Knutsen has reported 34 incident calls on 143rd Street resulting in 20 citations. Winter parking increases the problem, narrowing the street. Chief Knutsen would recommend parking signs on both sides prohibiting student parking and allow residents to have permit parking signs for their cars and any visitors. The sign would read, "No Parking Without Permit "Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm". T ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 Public Works Director Wasmund said the estimated cost last year for signs was $2,000 plus $500 for the printing of the permit cards. MOTION by Willcox to instruct the Police Department and Public Works staff to order signs as needed for parking restrictions near the high school as soon as can be done. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Police Chief Knutsen presented revisions to the Firearms Ordinance. It allows for a nine square mile restricted area west of Biscayne Avenue. See Clerk's File 1992 . Earl Marotzke, 535 Gun Club Road, has a tree farm and a problem with deer debarking trees. He requested council approval for him to hunt within his property with the State Law requirements fulfilled. He noted that he has DNR approval to hunt from his truck due to a handicap. Council approved his request subject to a written request to the Police Chief. Vern Napper, 3405 145th Street East, President of the Dakota County Gun Club, has reviewed the ordinance and recommends its approval. He believes it increase safety for residents without being too prohibitive for those wishing to use guns. MOTION by McMenomy to adopt AN ORDINANCE N0. XIV.11 AMENDING TITLE Y, CHAPTER 5 PERTAINING TO BOWS AND FIREARMS. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. A water bill complaint by Robert Chamberlain, 3565 Upper 148th Street West was made. He had presented his case to the Utilities Commission on August 17, 1992 and based on consumption, it was denied. Finance Director Jeff May explained the history of the late fees. Councilmember Willcox requested to see a study being completed by the finance department on types of complaints being received. MOTION by McMenomy to postpone any credits to Mr. Chamberlain until staff completes a study and can respond. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to authorize the hiring of Mr. Kent Harbison to represent the City of Rosemount in the Michael McDonough/Sunrise Builders Supply Case. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy. Motion passed. Fire Chief Scott Aker presented the Semi -Annual Report of the Fire Department to Council. Aker noted that two vehicles were not working; one due to failing a recent inspection on the aerial truck and the other, the 1965 pumper, the brakes need repair. Mayor McMenomy questioned the continued down time of the fire trucks. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 MOTION by McMenomy to approve the Consent Agenda with corrections to the September 15, 1992 regular meeting and removing Item 4.q. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1992- . Planning Director Lisa Freese presented O'Leary's Hills Sixth Addition Rezoning and Final Plat. MOTION by Willcox to adopt ORDINANCE B-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B, CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE. Second by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING O'LEARY'S HILLS SIXTH ADDITION FINAL PLAT and to authorize the execution of the development contract. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Administrator Jilk reviewed the schedule to appoint three members to the U.S.P.C.I. Trust Fund. MOTION by Staats to approve the appointment of Steve Toombs, Cathy Busho, - and Jack Warweg, recommended by Mayor McMenomy to the USPCI, Inc. Rosemount Community "Trust Boar of Trustees for a period of three years commencing January 1, 1993 or until replaced by the City Council -according to the Trust Agreement. Second by Willcox. Ayes; Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays. 0. Planning Director Freese presented the Shannon Hills PUD Amendment. This new phasing plan was required for the approval of the Fourth Addition. The original agreement was executed on August 29, 1989 and the Planning Commission approved it at the September 22, 1992 meeting. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT ADDENDUM II, SHANNON HILLS ADDITION. Second by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. Administrator Jilk reviewed the contract with Heikkila Productions, Inc. for the publication of a weekly newspaper in the City of Rosemount. The City pians to take a more active role in the layout of the City's Happenings Page. Todd Heikkila will review the contract and further discussion will be requested at the October 20, 1992 City Council meeting. The Mayor requested that the circulation be increased to areas in eastern Apple Valley since those residence also shop in Rosemount. Mayor McMenomy also asked to have a meeting with Mr. Heikkila. Administrator Jilk discussed the upcoming bond issues series 1992C, D, and E. Bonds 1992C are for the banquet facility and the theatre. Bonds 1992D are for public improvement projects. And, Bonds. -1992E are related to the Port Authority's support for Highway 3 business relocations, multi-purpose arena, and cost overruns on the banquet facility and theatre. See Clerk's File 1992- 3 J ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 MOTION by Willcox to approve expenditures not exceeding $7,000 for the modifications and enhancements to our existing PC network from account 101- 41520-01-391. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays: 0 MOTION by Staats to authorize use of a Indemnification Agreement document for administrative purposes to the Zoning Ordinance allowing security fences in the General Industrial and Waste Management Zoning District. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. City. Engineer Bud Osmundson requested studies on the sewer and water for eastern Rosemount. These studies are used constantly with development projects. Funds may be provided by some major companies that also require potable water systems. MOTION by McMenomy to approve the Eastern Rosemount Sewer and Water Request for Proposals and authorize staff to solicit responses. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy; Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. The Geographic Information System discussion and Highway 3 Improvement Update, City Project 239 were removed from this meeting to be presented on October 20th due to time restrictions. The city's financial consultant, Springsted, Inc., has recommended that three people represent the City of Rosemount in New York for the Moody's Bond Rating interview. The City's rating now is "A", if it would be lowered to the next rating, BAA, it could require 2,� to 1 percent increase on the bonds. Finance Director May, Administrator Jilk, and Port Authority Chairperson Ed Dunn have been requested to represent Rosemount. MOTION by McMenomy to authorize up to three people to represent Rosemount in New York for the Moody's Bond Rating interview. The recommended people would be Jeff May, Stephan Jilk, Edmund Dunn; and Mayor McMenomy as an alternative. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays 0. MOTION by McMenomy to direct the City Administrator to begin the Committee/Commission Member selection process as set out in Policy AD -1 for final appointment selection on January 15, 1993. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1992 - Administrator Jilk explained the State legislation which has a 2t trust fund dedicated to fund local governments and how it has not provided relief to cities yet. St. Paul Coucilmember Bob Long is leading an effort to amend this legislation to protect this fund for property tax relief. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A NEW PROPERTY TAX -PAYERS TRUST FUND IN MINNESOTA. Second by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: 0. 4 ROSEMOUNT'CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 Mayor McMenomy read a proclamation calling for October 4 through October 10 as "Fire Prevention Week". This year it emphasis' early detection and prevention. Administrator Jilk noted that Dakota County would be doing a presentation on the Dakota County Incinerator on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. for staff, City Council and any interested city commissioners. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. All ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator 5 Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary