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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.b. Minutes of May 5, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 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, May 5, 1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Wippermann, Staats and Klassen present. Councilmember Willcox was absent. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include the following: Item 9(a) Kemira Project and Item 9(b) 1992 Tax Bill. Mary Montagne, Chemical Health Project Coordinator from Dakota County, informed the City Council of the five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention the County received. From this grant, the policy- making body which will address alcohol and drug abuse related problems within the County will be the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Ms. Montagne requested the City Council to consider nominating a representative from the City to serve on the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Following discussion by Council, the City Council concurred to appoint a representative at the May 19, 1992 regular meeting. See Clerk's File 1992-18. Kevin Carroll, from SOAR, updated the City Council on SOAR's fundraising activities and the organization's recent efforts regarding the airport planning process. City Administrator Stephan Jilk updated the City Council regarding the recent meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of which the_ administrator is a member. The Council directed the city administrator to draft a resolution indicating the Council's support that the EQB be the responsible agency for determining the adequacy of the EIS or AED. See Clerk's File 1992-18. Councilmember Klassen updated Council on the April 22, 1992 EIS Scoping Meeting held at the Rosemount High School. Director of Planning Lisa Freese presented a draft agenda for a special council meeting to be held on May 12, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. to allow representatives from Dakota County, Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Airports Commission to discuss the airport planning process. Director Freese will invite all city commission and committee members to attend this meeting. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MayorMcMenomyopened the public hearing scheduled at this time to consider the extension of Kady's On -Sale and Special Sunday Liquor License. The City Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1992-18. City Clerk Susan Walsh recommended that Council continue the public hearing until after the applicant has had his sentencing hearing on a felony charge he pled guilty to in Ramsey County. No member of the audience indicated they were present to comment at the public hearing. MOTION by Staats to continue the public hearing to consider the extension of Kady's liquor license to July 7, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. SECOND by Klassen. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 51 1992 Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. City Clerk Susan Walsh reviewed the newly adopted Dakota County Commissioner Districts. See Clerk's File 1992-18. City Engineer Bud Osmundson recognized May 17 -May 23, 1992 as National Public Works Week. Engineer Osmundson presented several slides which showed the various tasks performed by the Public Works Department employees. See Clerk's File 1992-18. Mayor McMenomy proclaimed May 17 through May 23, 1992 as National Public Works Week in the City of Rosemount. Councilmember Klassen referenced the change made to the draft minutes of the April 21, 1992 Council Meeting. Item 4(h) was moved for discussion under new business. MOTION by Klassen to approve the Consent Agenda with the noted changes. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1992-18. Police Chief Lyle Knutsen reviewed the vehicle towing and impoundment specifications noting the changes that were made as a result of discussion at the April 7, 1992 Council, meeting. Representatives from AAA Salvage and Magnum Towing provided input on the proposed specifications. Discussion was held by Council on the bidding process and what percentages should be considered for the different components of the bid proposal. Council concurred the Police Chief should determine the bid percentages of the various bid components before advertising for the bids. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by McMenomy to approve the Vehicle Towing and Impoundment Services Specification and related contract documents and to authorize advertising of bids with an opening date on June 1, 1992, at 10:00 a.m., subject to amendments to the bid proposal form. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Council discussion was held on the Lance Johnson mining permit for his property located on the west side of Rich Valley Boulevard. City Attorney Mike Miles recommended that Bituminous Roadways post the bond for Lane Johnson for the duration of the permit in the amount of $68,000 subject to the city attorney's approval of the bond in form and substance. Council discussed the request to have the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Council agreed that because of the location of the mining operation, the additional hour should be permitted, but noted this specific instance should not be considered as setting a precedence by other mining operations. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION to approve the Lance Johnson mining permit subject to the mining conditions and to authorize the execution of the permit. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. Council discussed the vehicles and equipment purchases recommendation from Public Works Director Ron Wasmund. Councilmember Staats recommended the 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1992 Fire Department 3/4 ton truck be considered as a trade-in and the 1984 LTD be salvaged rather than used as a trade-in. See Clerk's File 1992-18. NOTION by Klassen to approve the award for equipment purchases and re - advertise bids for 1992 vehicle and equipment purchases as outlined in the Public Works Director's memorandum dated April 2, 1992. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the recommendations received from the city administrator regarding the process for holding a referendum this fall to purchase certain equipment and to construct a new fire station. Architect Charles Novak advised Council of his opposition to the city administrator's recommendation to negotiate a contract with Boarman and Associates for the design referendum approval and construction of the proposed fire station and remodelling, Mr. Novak felt consideration should be given to his firm since he was a local business owner. Administrator Jilk advised his recommendation was based upon his knowledge that Boarman and Associates worked very well with the citizens advisory group and that he is confident the movement from the facilities needs study to the design and construction phase will cause some cost savings if the same firm is used. See Clerk's File 1992-18. Council discussed the administrator's request to proceed with getting appraisals and an option on the land for the new fire station. Considerable discussion was held on the location for the proposed fire station and whether other locations should be considered besides the location specified in the Fire Station Study. Council agreed to table action on this request until the May 19, 1992 Council meeting. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by McMenomy to approve the recommended action for Item A subject to including a request for proposals with a qualification element to the request for proposal, to approve Item B and to table action on Item C. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the recommendations from the City Administrator regarding promotions within the Administration Department and the hiring of a receptionist. See Clerk's File 1992-18. NOTION by Klassen to approve the recommendations in the City Administrator's memorandum of May 1, 1992, outlining promotions and hiring to revise the Administration Department. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund requested Council approval to hire Douglas Aldrich for the position of Mechanic I with a starting date of May 18, 1992. See Clerk's File 1992-18. NOTION by Klassen to approve the hiring of Douglas Aldrich as a Mechanic I with salaries and benefits as outlined in the Public Works Director's memorandum subject to a successful pre-employment physical and driver's license check. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Director of Planning Lisa Freese requesting the hiring of Marie Darling as a Planning Intern with a starting date on or about May 20, 1992. See Clerk's 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1992 File 1992-18. MOTION by Klassen to approve the employment of Marie Darling as Planning Intern for twelve weeks with the total salary not to exceed $3,840. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. Discussion was held by Council on the contract for architectural services to build a shelter at Jaycee Park. Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold recommended the services of Schwarz/Weber Architects, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Neil Weber from this firm advised construction would begin around September 1st. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by Staats to approve and award the contract to Schwarz/Weber Architects, Inc. for the amount of $9,750.00 to design and carry out the architectural services for the Jaycee Park shelter and to authorize funding from Account Number 202-49002-01-521. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund requested Council authorization to expend an amount of $10,860.00 from CIP reserves for the repair of the City Hall roof and cosmetic ancillary repairs on the interior of City Hall. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by McMenomy to approve expenditure of $10,860.00 from Account Number 202-49002-01-538 for the roof and ancillary repairs to City Hall subject to the City Attorney reviewing all available legal options. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Director of Parks & Recreation David Bechtold presented for Council consideration the plans and specifications for play equipment for Jaycee Park and requested authorization to advertise for bids with a bid opening date of May 19, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the plans and specifications and to authorize the advertising for bids for play equipment for Jaycee Park. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Director of Planning Lisa Freese reviewed several proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance and requested that Council scheduled a public hearing for consideration of these changes. See Clerk's File 1992-18. MOTION by Klassen to set a public hearing at 8:00 p.m., on May 19, 1992, to consider text amendments to Ordinance B and Ordinance XVII.4. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Klassen, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council of the final selection by Kemira to locate its hydrogen peroxide plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin. City Administrator informed Council the newly enacted State Sales Tax could cost the city approximately $60,000 between June 1, 1992 and December 31, 1992. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. 4 ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator 5 ROSEMOUNT`CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1992 Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk