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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.c. Minutes of March 17, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 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, March 17, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with all members present. Boy Scout Troop 207 presented the American Flag for the Pledge of Allegiance. Rosemount Chamber of Commerce Member John Loch informed Council of the Chamber's recent undertaking to raise $200,000 over a five year period for an amphitheater in Erickson Community Square Park. The City Council supported this fundraising event and extended their appreciation to the Chamber members. John Loch presented the idea of developing a "Sister City" program with a community in the area of the former Soviet Union. Mr. Loch advised he will be approaching organizations, churches and businesses in an effort to raise money for aid for people of a Russian city. Members of the Council unanimously support Mr. Loch's idea and asked city staff to research the "Sister City" concept. See Clerk's File 1992-12. Council reviewed the Consent Agenda. It was noted a correction had been made to the draft copy of the March 2, 1992 Meeting Minutes, and a request was made to discuss Item 6(h) under Old Business. See Clerk's File 1992- 12. r MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item P 6(h) and with the correction to the draft copy of the March 2, 1992 minutes. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, C. Klassen. Nays: 0. tr Council reviewed the Storm Water Utility Policy and agreed to revisions on MO page 16 and page 19 of the document. See Clerk's File 1992-12. MOTION by McMenomy to adopt ORDINANCE NO. XI.18, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STORM WATER UTILITY, RATES TO BE CHARGED AND THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. ATT] City Administrator Stephan Jilk presented a revised assessment policy which included changes made at a Special Council Meeting on March 16, 1992. City Attorney Mike Miles addressed the proposed assessment deferment policy and the statutory requirements relating to agricultural property. Members of Step; the Council addressed specific concerns with certain sections of the policy, and a recommendation was made to have pre -appraisals done on a spot-check basis. It was felt that by having pre -appraisals done on some of the properties proposed to be assessed, it would provide an assessment amount closer to the actual value and benefit caused by the improvements project. See Clerk's File 1992-12. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT/IMPROVEMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: McMenomy.