HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of June 2, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 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, June 2, 1992, at
7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with all councilmembers present.
Staff present were: Bechtold, Freese, Jilk, Knutsen, May, Osmundson, Walsh
and Wasmund. Also in attendance was City Attorney Miles.
An addition to the agenda was Consent: Item 4. n) Set Special Council
Meeting to review RFP's on Fire Station for June 23, 1992 at 7:30 p.m..
The SOAR update was given by Kevin Carroll. More discussion on the
Biological Survey by Metropolitan Council has taken place. SMAC, South
Metro Airport Council and Minneapolis Public Lobby are working on a state
noise ordinance. Regular meetings continue, work has begun on a booth at
the county fair, and a community action group is forming.
Councilmember Klassen encouraged attendance at a special airport meeting at
the Decathelon Club on June 4, call 646-0787 to register. Examples of the
development situations for Denver and Kansas City airports will be
discussed. Much speculation on land development did not merit any profit
for developers. Also the railroad industry has gone through a similar
downturn as the airline industry is now experiencing.
The 1991 Audited Financial Statements were reviewed by Roger Schanus of
Boeckermann, Heinen and Mayer. Total expenses are down nearly $500,000
from last year. The budget process has been improved.
Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment at 8:00 p.m.. Jilk confirmed that the necessary affidavits were
provided for the record. Lisa Freese reviewed Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment Number 22. The purpose is to amend the sewer service district
plan element of the City's guide plan to allow the permanent diversion of
waste water flows from 767 acres located in Sections 31 and 32, Township
115, Range 19 from the Rosemount Waste Water Treatment Plan to Empire Waste
Water Treatment Plan and to add approximately 245 acres designated as
Medium Density Residential to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. This
will extend the life of the Rosemount treatment plant from 1-'4 years to 3-
IX years. This will provide for future development in regard to Metropolitan
Waste control management.
MOTION by McMenomy to close the public hearing. Second by Klassen. Ayes:
Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy,'Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. The public
hearing was closed. Discussion ensued. Empire treatment plant now
services parts of Apple Valley, Lakeville and Empire Township. The long
term plan of 2003 should be accelerated to 1998 with more capacity allowed
at Empire.
MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT TO CHANGE THE SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT PLAN FOR
SECTIONS 31 AND 32 AND TO DESIGNATE 245 ACRES FOR INCLUSION IN THE
METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA. Second by Staats. Ayes: Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0.
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Jilk reviewed the information presented on the Community Center Arena. The
City's financial consultant, Dan O'Neill, prepared a yearly operating
budget which was reviewed. The Port Authority made two motions
recommending to City Council the issuance of general obligation bonds and
to call for preparation of the architectural plans in regards to the
community center arena.
Willcox called for the letters of commitment for use of ice time to be
reviewed by the City Attorney. Wippermann noted that the issue of shared
lobby facilities needs to be resolved.
Ralph Baxley of Rosemount, repeated information from the Port Authority
meeting that if an $80,000 deficit occurred, the average homeowner would
only have an increased property tax of $2.00 per year; a reasonable expense
for the amount of local business increase possible with teams and
spectators using this facility.
Public informational meetings will be planned as the armory/community
center develop. Jilk advised that bids for the National Guard Armory will
be received on August 13, 1992; a signed contract by.September 30, 1992 the
end of the Federal government fiscal year.. June 16, 1992 will be the last
opportunity for the City to proceed with the community arena. The arena
will be bid as an alternate to the main armory facility.
MOTION by Willcox to have architectural plans drawn for the community arena
by Arthur Dickey and Associates. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy,
Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willcox to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as amended.
Second by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy.
Nays. 0.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve the suggested names for the
Downtown Plan Scoping Committee membership appointments as follows:
Arlyn Cope, Beth Willcox, Karl Biewald, Bernard McGarrigle, Reid Hansen,
Ron or Rich Carlson, Jon Loch, Ken Talbot, Jean Riegert, Rita Gundacker,
and Ena Cisewski. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willcox to receive the bids and award the contract for repair of
the Fire Hall and Well House #3 and #6 roofs to Water Tight Systems of St.
Cloud in the amount of $58,431.00. Second by Staats. Ayes: Willcox,
Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0
MOTION by Wippermann to accept the bids and to award the contract for play
equipment in Jaycee Park to Earl F. Andersen for a price not to exceed
$35,000. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen,
Willcox. Nays: 0.
Jilk reviewed information on the fire station location. A preliminary site
feasibility study was conducted by David Kroos of Boarman & Associates.
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This study recommended the most buildable site to be at 145th Street and
Dodd Boulevard.
MOTION by Wippermann to reaffirm the choice of the location for the
proposed fire station as recommended in the 1988 Fire Station Location
Study. Second by Klassen. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox,
Wippermann.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to direct staff to meet with the property owners to
discuss the purchase and to order appraisal of the property to determine
value. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann,
McMenomy. Nays: 0.
Discussion followed regarding the fire station and directing staff to hold
public hearings, public informational meetings and get drawings for review.
Three to four acres will be acquired from the property owners.
The Dakota County CIP 1992-1996 was reviewed by staff. City Engineer Bud
Osmundson reviewed some future projects. There was only one project the
City took exception to, the paving of Akron Avenue from Cliff Road to
County Road 42 at a cost of $648,000. The car count is 200 per day with
mostly agricultural land use so few homes available from assessments. It
would be a high cost to the City with no feasible way to pay back the
reconstruction fund.
MOTION by McMenomy to advise Dakota County that the City of Rosemount
supports those projects in the Dakota County 1992-1996 CIP, however not the
paving of Akron Avenue from Cliff Road to County Road 42. Also Council
requests a process review to give more time for cities to respond and
participate in the cost sharing procedures and review of projects. Second
by Willcox. Ayes: Klassen, willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays:
0.
Public Works Director Ron Wasmund explained Ground Development's situation
with the developing of Shannon Hills. Mr. Steven Fiterman submitted a
letter asking for an adjustment of terms. The Finance Director, Jeff May,
advised it would be no hardship to the City.
MOTION by Staats to approve deferment of special assessments for Project
#189 for repayment over the next nine years. Second by Klassen. Ayes:
Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0.
Public Works Director Ron Wasmund reviewed
reconstruction of 145th Street West between
Avenue. This is proposed to occur in 1993.
negotiations for the acquisition of land at
Street West and Chile Avenue.
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the second phase of
Shannon Parkway and
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MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ORDERING AN UPDATED FEASIBILITY
REPORT FOR 145TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SHANNON PARKWAY AND
CHIPPENDALE AVENUE, 2ND PHASE. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0.
Administrator Jilk reviewed the Rural Water System contract with the
University of Minnesota. This system has been completed and operated by
the City at the University's expense for the last several months. It is
fully operational and is meeting all state and city operational guidelines.
The Utility Commission will review the contract also at their June 8th
meeting. It will then come back to Council for approval on June 16. Dr.
Faye Thompson from the University of Minnesota was present for any
questions.
Otto Ped, a resident of east Rosemount, suggested that the Super Fund
available through the State of Minnesota should be considered. He also
noted that the City should be represented
at meetings concerned with water quality at the University of Minnesota
Extension Office in Farmington next Tuesday. Further contamination, health
issue, water quality - taste, and procedure for -hook-ups should be
considered in the contract. Jilk noted that the rural water system was
designed to provide clean water for the area contaminated from chloroform.
The flume, or flow of ground water contamination spread will be tracked by
taking water tests which will be paid for by the University.
MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ORDERING A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
SECTION 31 TRUNK SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES, CITY PROJECT NO. 233. Second
by Klassen. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays:
0.
The proposed trunk sanitary sewer project would alleviate some of the
volume of sanitary sewage flow to the Rosemount Treatment Plant which would
enable the City to provide sanitary service to other parts of the City.
Council was reminded of an important Goal Setting Session on June 15, 1992
from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. which will be at the Dakota County Vo -Tech
College in the Rainbow Room.
MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m..
ATTEST:
E.B. McMenomy, Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink
Recording Secretary