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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. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1992 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. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1992 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. 3 the second phase of Shannon Parkway and This would include the intersection of the Chippendale 145th ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1992 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 R Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary