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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of October 20, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 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, October 20, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosemount City Hall in the Council Chambers. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Willcox, Wippermann, Staats and Klassen present. Staff present were: Aker, Bechtold, Freese, Jilk, Knutsen, May, Osmundson, Walsh and Wasmund. Also in attendance was City Attorney Mike Miles. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Items were added to the Agenda as follows: 3.b. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; 3.c. Downtown Scoping Committee Update; Mayors Report 12.a. Letter from I.S.D. 196, 12.b. Letter from City Intern; Administrator's Report 13.a. Legislative Program, and 13.b. Notice of Representation by AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.) Sheila Klassen announced that the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will be receiving the award for "Transit Provider of the Year" at the St. Cloud Transit Conference, October 28, 1992. The City Council congratulates them on the award and the rapid growth incurred by this young organization. Mr. Bernard M. McGarrigle represented the newly formed "Downtown Scoping Committee". He provided the Council with the mission statement, goals and objectives, and a proposed scope of recommendations. The group has had a good start and wish to keep up communication between staff and commissions. Past reports and progress updates have been reviewed with the Port Authority scheduled next to report to. They expect to draw on staff for expertise. The final document is intended to have a body of standards that will not be directed to specific properties but rather set the guidelines for future development and/or improvements. See Clerk's File 1992-44. Klassen commented that the Downtown Scoping Committee include in defining boundaries the idea of senior housing, the central business core and that the description of walkways also include lighting for a decorative continuity to enhance downtown. Mayor McMenomy hoped that some recommendations would come from the Downtown Scoping Committee on the removal or re -construction of buildings where needed. McGarrigle noted that the intent would be to go with a "non- conforming". procedure nonconforming"_procedure that would be sensitive to the need of economic development. Wippermann said the scope of the outline shows an excellent base and fills a necessary review of the downtown area. He looks forward to the final recommendations. Planning Director Lisa Freese gave an update to the Sewer Diversion Amendment to Metropolitan Council. She and City Administrator Jilk met individually with several members of the Metropolitan Council with good success. The Community Development Committee of the Metropolitan Council has recommended approval of the amendment. Adjoining cities have voiced concerns for their own needs but did lend their support to Rosemount's amendment featuring the "system's" flaw in projections should not create competition between cities. Freese noted the Metropolitan Council staff ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 report includes several items that will be pertinent to the Comprehensive Guide Plan in the future. See Clerk's File 1992-44. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for Kady's Liquor License Extension at 8:00 p.m. Administrator Jilk noted that the public notice had been published October 9, 1992 and that affidavits are in transit to this office. Administrative Assistant Susan Walsh requested Council to consider the extension of Mr. Louie Walsh's liquor license to include the restaurant portion of his business. Mr. Walsh was present. Councilmember Willcox talked with Mr. Walsh's lawyer at length and he was satisfied that Mr. Walsh was not directly involved in criminal action. Mr. Phil Byrne of the St. Paul City Attorney's Office said action against Mr. Walsh resulted in suspension of his gambling license for thirty days and the condition of an annual audit. Mr. Scott Nelson, Danbury Avenue, spoke in favor of Kady's liquor license extension and noted that with the new armory drawing additional people to Rosemount that his restaurant will enhance the choices available to them. Ms. Debra Marthalar, Claret Avenue West, opposed Kady's approval because of Mr. Walsh's recent conviction.on the gambling offense and the negative message of encouragement to other city businesses. At minimum an annual audit or suspension should be considered. Council consensus was caution should be used, but noted that no liquor violations had occurred. MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing for Kady's Liquor License Extension. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Klassen to approve the request to amend the On -Sale and Special Sunday Liquor License Applications submitted by Louie's, Inc. to allow service of intoxicating liquor in the restaurant side of Kady's with the condition if any violation -of the State of Minnesota Gambling Laws occur by Mr. Louie Walsh that this would automatically trigger the Liquor License' revocation process; and that this condition would remain until Mr. Louie Walsh's probation period as determined by the Court is terminated. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing of Chippendale Avenue Improvements Assessment Hearing. Let the record show the proper Affidavits were on file with the City Clerk. See Clerk's File 1992-44. City Engineer Bud Osmundson reviewed the past history of City Project 191 which began in 1988. The project was delayed by Minnesota Department of Transportation and lack of state aid funds. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 MOTION by Wippermann to close the Public Hearing for Chippendale Avenue Improvements Project 191. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL, CHIPPENDALE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 191 IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,857. Second by Wippermann. Discussion ensued. Klassen asked City Attorney Miles if the difference in total cost, amount matters. He replied that a new Public Hearing should be ordered. City Clerk Susan Walsh noted that an objection letter had been received. Willcox withdrew his motion; Wippermann removed his second on the motion. Motion was withdrawn. Attorney Miles said re -noticing due to the larger amount would be required. MOTION by Willcox to re -notice City Project 191. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for the 160th Street Watermain Extension, Project 213. The affidavits of publication are on file_ See Clerk's File 1992-44. City Engineer Osmundson reviewed the project in which the final cost was lower than first presented estimated. One property owner to be assessed, Jerry Anderson, noted that the grass seeding was not acceptable and Mr. Wasmund had indicated that corrections to that would be made. Wasmund also clarified that the City Core Fund is a city fund made available for improvement projects when the City requires a larger sized project than is needed for serving a development. MOTION by Wippermann to close the Public Hearing for 160th Street Watermain Extension Project 213. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL, 160TH STREET WATERMAIN EXTENSION, PROJECT 213 IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,344. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy. Mayor McMenomy opened the Public Hearing for Country Hills 4th Addition Street and Utility Improvements, Project 222. The proper affidavits are on file. See Clerk's File 1992-44. City Engineer Osmundson reviewed Project 222. The original public hearing held July 2, 1992 informed the property owners that up to $242,700 would be assessed. The final cost to property owners is $235,275. MOTION by McMenomy to close the Public Hearing of Country Hills 4th Addition Street and Utility Improvements, Project 222. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. 9 [ . a ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL, COUNTRY HILLS 4TH ADDITION STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 222 IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,275. Second by Staats. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Mayor McMenomy called for the executive closed session at 8:50 p.m. Council returned at 9:20 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order and resumed the agenda. Public Works Director Wasmund reviewed the lease agreement with the University of Minnesota for cold storage on the Rosemount Experiment Station property in Rosemount. The larger space, 8000 square feet, would satisfy the immediate needs for storage. Additional space may be required in two years. The consensus of Council was not to commit for the length of a year, but for six months or have a thirty day release clause if possible. Staff was directed to investigate the University's willingness to participate in this type of contract. MOTION by McMenomy to approve the rental agreement for six months for added cold storage with the University of Minnesota Research Center and Authorize the necessary signatures. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Ron Bray, P.E. from OSM Engineering, projected costs for Highway 3 improvements near the armory as an urban section with cuib and gutter and decorative lighting and the funding of Project 239. The option of the center left turn lane was selected by Council at a cost of $237,000. MnDot would be willing to fund up to 500 of a project plus 80 of engineering costs. MnDot is willing to work with the City and suggests working in phases for the downtown area. Klassen suggested that the "Downtown Scoping Committee" address lighting for Highway 3 from Connemara to County Road 42. No action was taken at this time. Administrator Jilk reviewed negotiations with Mr. Todd Heikkila for an agreement to produce and distribute a Rosemount newspaper. Mr. Heikkila requested a substantial increase in the amount and expressed a desire to sell the paper by subscription. Mr. Heikkila thanked the City for the eighteen months of working together, he felt the arrangement benefited the City but he was unable to sustain much of a profit. The weekly mailing costs were often more than the advertising income from the City. Rosemount's retail base is small so he didn't see any future increase. Heikkila plans to qualify the "Rosemount Town Pages" as a "legal" newspaper as soon as possible. Wippermann commented that the paper has helped with the "identity" concept in Rosemount. The consensus was to direct staff to research whole page ad versus a newsletter cost. Klassen added Council hoped the best for the paper and thanked them for their services. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 MOTION by Staats to proceed with the existing contractual arrangements for the publication of the Rosemount Town pages through December 31, 1992. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Administrator Jilk introduced Craig Gerkin from Materials Recovery, Inc. who reported that the Capital Assistance Grant through Metropolitan Council has helped his firm purchase a construction grinder that will grind large pieces of wood like pallets into recyclable material. This will help keep 200,000 cubic yards of materials out of the landfills. The City does not contribute funds but acts as a sponsor, as it has for Knutson Recovery Systems also, which allows Metropolitan Council to encourage resource recovery. Materials Recovery, Inc. works with construction companies, not individual residents. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the sponsorship of the Capital Assistance Grant for Materials Recovery, Inc. and to direct staff to continue to process the necessary application documents for Metropolitan Council and City Council approval. Second by Staats. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Jack Tonkin enthusiastically presented the possibility of the International 1994 Ringettes Championship scheduled to be held in the United States this year, hopefully to be held in Rosemount. South St. Paul also has an interest in this and is willing to have a joint venture. It has been held once every two years including Winnipeg, Canada, and Helsinki, Finland.. Mr. Tonkin was requesting ice time in March for ten days,'including two weekends. Discussion was held on the amount of staff time this might engage, cost and involvement of the community. Debra Marthalar, representing Rosemount Organized Special Events, R.O.S.E.,' noted that the concept of a Championship Tournament would excite her group. The month of March is a very good time because no other events are planned. She believed her group could offer support. MOTION by McMenomy to support the City of Rosemount's bid for the 1994 International Ringette Championship and commit involvement of up to $15,000. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to proclaim the last Friday of April as Arbor Day and the Month of May to be Arbor Month and to approve the signing of the necessary documents to apply for the Tree City USA Award. Second by McMenomy. Ayes; Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Planning Director Lisa Freese noted that there will be a presentation of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) on November 4, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. for about one hour and a half. MOTION by WillcoN to adopt A RESOLUTION OF THANKS TO MR. WILLIAM C. NORRIS FOR HIS ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AND HIS CONTINUED DEDICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS. Second by Staats. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. 61 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 Mayor McMenomy received a letter from the school district regarding appointing a liaison from City Council to School District 196. Mayor McMenomy consented to be that liaison. The Mayor asked City Attorney Miles to respond to a letter received from the attorney of an employee. City Administrator Jilk reported that he received by mail the notification of representation by AFSCME, American Federation of State, County,, Municipal Employees. A union that is representing city employees not covered by either of the other two unions, those who are exempt, or are supervisory personnel. Jilk and City Attorney Miles advised Council that further discussion of salaries may take place but no implementation will be allowed until negotiations have taken place with the union. The legislative programs were discussed by Administrator Jilk. A new format is being developed to better represent Dakota County cities. The League of Minnesota Cities and AMM have scheduled a workshop November 13, 1992. MOTION by Klassen to support the proposed Dakota County legislative process. Second by Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Staats to authorize attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities and AMM Policy Adoption Meetings. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann., McMenomy. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to adjourn the meeting. Second by Staats. All ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator 0 Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary