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Home My WebLink About4.b. Minutes of April 21, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21s, 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, April 21, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with all Councilmembers present. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thefollowingitems were added to the agenda: Item 3(d) Representative Jim Ramstad; Item 4(j) 145th Street No Parking; Item 5(d) Airport Discussion; Item 5(e) MVTA Update; Item 5(f) 145th Street Discussion; Item 5(g) Vehicle & Equipment Purchases; Item 5(h) Lance Johnson Mining Permit. Item 4(f) was pulled from the agenda. See Clerk's File 1992-15. Dave Hettland, staff member for Representative Jim Ramstad, encouraged the City Council to contact Representative Radstad on any matters in which he may be able to assist. Kerry Budinger, part-time secretary for the Parks & Recreation Department was introduced to the Council. Ron Pedersen updated Council on the efforts of a group of volunteers who are attempting to put together a package to establish the construction of an ice arena attached to the proposed armory project. Mr. Pedersen advised the revenue from committed ice time would pay the debt service on the construction. Mr. Pedersen further advised he has approached the Port Authority for possible assistance. Following discussion, a consensus was reached by Council to encourage the ice arena group to continue their efforts. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by Willcox to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item 4(i) to be discussed under New Business. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Fire Chief Scott Aker reviewed with Council the Fire Department's Annual Report. See Clerk's File 1992-15. Director of Planning Lisa Freese reviewed the proposed schedule for completing the proposed Comprehensive Guide Plan and the tasks which need to be completed. Ms. Freese also requested the retaining of Fred Hoisington to complete the items agreed upon in the original staffing plan and the hiring of a summer intern to assist with research and document compilation. Director Freese discussed with Council the key issues that need to be addressed in completing the Guide Plan and the importance of retaining Mr. Hoisington rather than another consultant. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by Willcox to support the proposed scheduled for the Comprehensive Guide Plan. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to authorize staff to develop a contract with the planning consultant and commence hiring a planning intern. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21s, 1992 By unanimous consent a ten minute break was called with the meeting continuing at 8:55 p.m. Representatives from CMC Heartland Partners of Chicago, Illinois reviewed with Council a concept PUD for the development of multi -family and single family lots on 226 acres of land north of 145th Street and County Road 42 extending to the Chicago Northwestern Railroad line. Assistant Planner Richard Pearson reviewed the concerns the Planning Commission expressed about the project but noted the Planning Commission members indicated their general support of the concept PUD. Following discussion, Council indicated their support for the project but expressed concerns regarding the small lots and multi -family housing. See Clerk's File 1992-15. Council discussion was held on the bonding requirements for a 1992 mining permit to be issued to Lance Johnson. City staff members informed Council of their recommendation requiring Mr. Johnson, as the permit holder, to post a new bond. Mr. Johnson requested he be allowed to keep the existing bond posted by Bituminous Roadways as financial security for the 1992 mining permit until the bond expires in July, 1992. Staff members expressed concerns it would be difficult to enforce the requirements of the bond since Mr. Johnson is leasing his land to a different company and that restoration requirements have not been met by Bituminous Roadways. MOTION by Willcox to concur with staff's recommendations to Lance Johnson and to request Lance Johnson to go back and deal with staff accordingly. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy. City Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed his recommendations and alternatives for Council consideration with regards to the construction of a new fire station, the purchase of an aerial truck and the remodeling of the present fire station to meet the needs of the public works garage. Administrator Jilk recommended the Council consider Alternative #3 which would direct the staff to prepare a referendum for this fall. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by Willcox to direct the City Administrator to proceed with Alternative #3 in the memorandum dated April 15, 1992 to prepare a referendum in the fall of 1992 for a new fire station, fire equipment and public works remodeling. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the proposed schedule and information on the goal setting process for 1992. Council concurred to hold the goal setting session with department heads on June 15, 1992 at a location within Rosemount. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by McMenomy to direct the City Administrator to provide recommendations on a facilitator and a location in Rosemount for the goal setting session on June 15, 1992. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Discussion was held by Council on the meeting scheduled for April 22, 1992 at the Rosemount High School regarding the scoping documents for the Dual Track Major Airport Planning Process. Discussion included members of the ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21t 1992 Council questioning the purpose of the meeting. City Administrator Jilk reported on the first meeting he attended as a member ,of the Technical Committee for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Council agreed the Resolution adopted by Council on March 17, 1992 in opposition of the relocation of the airport and the continuation of the dual -track process be presented at the April 22, 1992 hearing by Councilmember Klassen. Councilmember Klassen advised the 1991-92 Marketing Study for the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority has been completed and briefly commented on it. MOTION by Willcox for reconsideration of Project 206 and to direct the engineering staff to submit bids for a three lane or four lane roadway for 145th Street from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: Klassen, Wippermann. At the request of Councilmember Staats, Council agreed to pull Item 5(g) Vehicle and Equipment Purchases from the agenda. City Engineer Bud Osmundson requested Council's authorization to establish a $50.00 permit application fee for installation projects by private utility companies. Osmundson advised the fee would help pay for staff time for processing the application which includes review of plans and field work. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by McMenomy to adopt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UTILITY PERMIT FEES FOR PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold requested Council authorization to utilize an intern for a maximum of 17 weeks this summer. See Clerk's File 1992-15 MOTION by Willcox to authorize the employment of Lacelle Cordes in the internship program for the Parks & Recreation Department with the salary to come from account 101-45100-01-319. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. Council reviewed a proposed schedule of special Council meetings. Council concurred the proposed May 7, 1992 special Council meeting todiscussthe airport relocation planning process should be rescheduled since members of the Council would not be available on that date. See Clerk's File 1992-15. MOTION by Klassen to set special Council meetings for April 28, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. and for May 13, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk discussed Rosemount Community Day on May 16, 1992. Activities scheduled for that date are the Spring Clean -Up; Rabies Clinic and Parks Improvement Day. City Administrator Jilk presented the placque he received this date from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for the City's outstanding recycling c ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1992 efforts for 1991. Administrator Jilk noted Rosemount recycled more tons per capita than any other city in the county. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk ATTEST. Stephan Jilk, City Administrator