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