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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of April 7, 1992 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 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, April 7, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Willcox, Staats and Klassen present. Councilmember Wippermann was absent. Mayor McMenomy led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include Item 9(d) Update on Port Authority Action/Direction. Mayor McMenomy suspended the regular meeting to conduct the public hearing scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on this date. The City Administrator presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1992-13. City Engineer Bud Osmundson introduced Brian Bourassa, consulting engineer from OSM, Dave Everds, Dakota County Highway Engineer, and Dave Zech, Design Engineer for Dakota County. It was noted that this hearing is a joint public hearing which includes consideration for improvements to both 145th Street West, between Shannon Parkway and Diamond Path, (City Project No. 206, S.A.P. 208-103-06) and Diamond Path (CR #33) (City Project No. 212, Dakota County Project No. 33-03). City Engineer Osmundson presented an overview of the two projects and related details of traffic counts and accident history to support the proposed 64 -foot width of Diamond Path between Connemara Trail and 145th Street. Overhead visuals were presented to show specific road design of the recommended improvements. Information was also provided for project cost estimates and the assessment policy which was recently adopted by Council for funding of the project. Informationwasalso presented regarding burying of power lines on 145th Street, installation of a 12 -inch watermain between Dallara and Delft Avenues, and storm sewer construction from Delft Avenue east to Hawkins Pond which could be accomplished in conjunction with the street reconstruction projects. Dakota County Highway Department Engineer Dave Everds advised that storm sewer construction from 145th Street to 138th Street is included in the shared County/City Diamond Path improvement project. See Clerk's File 1992-13. Council discussion encompassed 1) the feasibility for burying of power lines and the cost to individual property owners for hook-up to the underground power; 2) the potential for replacement of existing aged wooden power line poles; 3) 2 -lane vs. 4 -Lane for 145th Street; and 4) rationality for Diamond Path reconstruction proposal for 4 -lane. Leroy Mullikin, 4060 145th Street West, stated his support of the 145th Street reconstruction project; however, he argued that the proposed improvements would benefit more people than those being assessed. Bob Wagner, 4075 145th Street West, questioned the additional cost for a second water and sewer hook-up to his property that would occur as part of the street improvements. A resident of the Country Hills Addition expressed apprehension for the proposed 4 -lane construction of Diamond Path and ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1992 stated his belief that it would encourage increased traffic in a residential area. Dr. Kerry Johnson, Family & Sports Chiropractic and Rosemount resident, expressed his support for the burying of power lines along the entire route of the 145th Street improvement project. MOTION by Willcox to close the public hearing. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. Councilmember Klassen expressed her endorsement of the proposed 145th Street/Diamond Path T -intersection. However, she further stated that she was not convinced of the necessity, nor was she supportive of the proposed 4 -lane construction of Diamond Path. Ms. Klassen advised that she would support a 2 -lane proposal for Diamond Path. Dakota County Commissioner Steve Loeding, Rosemount resident, requested Councilmember Klassen's reconsideration of the Diamond Path project and to vote favorably to allow the project to continue so as to maintain the projected schedule for project completion. He further contended that the results of the traffic and accident studies verify and establish the need for 4 -lane construction of Diamond Path. Councilmember Willcox stated that he is convinced that 4 -lane construction of Diamond Path is essential and a critical component of the street improvement project. Mr. Willcox stated that recent and continued growth of the City necessitates the construction of efficient and safe corridors to deal with the increased traffic Paster Ed Johnson, First Baptist Church of Rosemount, related traffic congestion and volume observations of the Diamond Path/145th Street intersection and expressed total supportofthe projects as proposed. He further advised that even though the church is aware of the assessment amount, the church is in favor of the project. Mayor McMenomy called for a ten-minute break and reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 9:55 p.m. MOTION by Willcox authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for a 4 -lane improvement to 145th Street West between Diamond Path and Shannon Parkway. Second by McMenomy. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Willcox. Nays: Klassen. See Clerk's File 1992-13. The staff was directed to set up a Special Council Meeting as soon as all members could be in.attendance for further discussion and action on this issue. Kevin Carroll, Research Chair for Stop Our Airport Relocation (SOAR), announced upcoming events sponsored by SOAR and also informed Council and those assembled at the meeting of two Scoping Meetings held by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to be held on April 21 and 22. Mr. Carroll noted that these meetings will be held in both Rosemount and Minneapolis since the process will focus on development of both the existing airport as well as selection of a site for a replacement airport. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1992 City Administrator Stephan Jilk advised that a Draft Scoping Document is available to the public and a copy can be obtained at City Hall offices. See Clerk's File 1992-13. City Administrator Stephan Jilk stated he has been invited to sit on the Technical Committee for the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). The membership of the committee will consist of representatives from local, state, and federal agencies, as well as airline and other airport users to provide input and to review work done on remaining elements of the Dual Track Airport Planning Process. Topics for consideration include selection of a site for the new airport, preparation of a detailed development plan, and preparation of the environmental documents required for either existing MSP airport expansion or a new airport in the Dakota Search Area. City Administrator Jilk advised that the City has been granted a Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Loan for $17,175. The application for this loan was previously approved by Council and will provide additional financial resources for city staff monitoring and increased involvement in the new airport site selection process. MOTION by Willcox to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Items 5(j), 5(k), and 5(1) and with the staff recommended changes to Item 5(h) with regard to removal of assessment for Project #197, Valley Oak Pond Outlet. Ayes: Staats, Klassen, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund distributed additional information and reviewed his memo which provided justification and support for determining - the need for replacement vehicle and equipment purchases for the Public Works and Parks Departments. It was noted that the proposed purchases are included in the 1992 CIP Budget. Both Public Works Director Ron Wasmund and Parks and Recreation Director Dave Bechtold responded to specific questions of the Council regarding the conditions of theexistingvehicles and equipment. See Clerk's File 1992-13. Councilmember Willcox expressed concern for unnecessary vehicle/equipment replacements, especially at this time when state legislature is contemplating reduced aid to cities. He stated that, until legislature has determined and established an amount of funds to be granted to the City, the City must be cautious in authorizing expenditures that may not be essential. Councilmembers Willcox and Staats expressed reluctance to approve the replacements as presented. Finance Director Jeff May advised that, since these funds are included in the Equipment Certificate Debt issued, the City is obligated to expend these funds. MOTION by McMenomy to approve award for equipment and re -advertise bid for 1992 Vehicle and Equipment purchases as per the Public Works Director's memo dated April 3, 1992. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, McMenomy. Nays: Willcox, Staats. Motion fails. 3 The Council was urged to meet with the inspection of the proposed vehicle and This will assist in their determination replacements are justified. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1992 Public Works Director for a visual equipment replacement purchases. as to whether or not the requested Assistant Planner Richard Pearson requested final plat approval for Carrollton 4th Addition consisting of 39 single family lots and encompassing approximately 13 acres. This subdivision is situated south of Dodd Boulevard, between Covington and Cimarron Avenues, and north of CSAH 42. At their March 10, 1992 Regular Meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the final plat subject to conditions. This plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat/PUD and meets all zoning and subdivision ordinance criteria with the exception of minimum lot frontage which was allowed to vary under the PUD procedure. See Clerk's File 1992-13. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CARROLLTON 4TH ADDITION FINAL PLAT and to authorize the execution of the Development Contract. Second by Klassen. Director of Planning Lisa Freese responded to Council concerns regarding the proposed lot width. Ms. Freese noted that the plat is consistent with ordinance density requirements. Discussions were held between staff and the developer regarding the proposed lot widths; however, City required utility easements running throughout the property resulted in difficulty in lot realignment. Tom O'Leary, developer and owner of Entry One, Inc., has stated that he is aware of the City's concerns for the narrower lots and, in an effort to reduce future variance requests, has agreed to notify potential buyers and contractors, via a signed Lot Hold Agreement, that the City will be disinclined to approve any future side yard variance requests. Vote on the MOTION: Ayes: Willcox, Staats, Klassen. Nays: McMenomy. The establishment of a "Community Trust Fund" was part of the negotiations with USPCI where a portion of the revenue from the tipping fees at the USPCI facility would be placed in a Trust Fund that would be utilized for specific City needs. The Board of Trustees, who would authorize disbursement of these funds, would be a five member board, with three members appointed by the City and two by the company. See Clerk's File 1992-13. MOTION by McMenomy to authorize the submission of his (Mayor's) recommendations to the City Council for persons to be appointed to the "USPCI - Rosemount Community Trust" by no later than September 1, 1992. Second by Willcox. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Chief of Police Elliel Knutsen requested Council approval to advertise for bids for Vehicle Towing and Impounding Services for the City of Rosemount. Police Chief Knutson provided an overview of current towing and impounding operations and highlighted the benefits of having a towing contract in place. See Clerk's File 1992-13. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1992 Jerry Anderson, AAA Auto Salvage, provided input on the proposed contract for towing services and made several recommendations for further clarification of the conditions of the contract. Council directed that staff consider the suggested modifications for incorporation into the proposed document. Upon completion, this issue should be placed on a future agenda for formal action. City Administrator Jilk advised that the contract with Rosemount Town Pages newspaper will expire on April 23, 1992. Mr. Jilk highlighted the services that were performed by the newspaper in the past year and outlined minor changes to the proposed new contract. One major changes is to enter into a six-month contract, rather than one year, to provide an opportunity to Mr. Heikkila and the City to review the success of the paper and the economics of the operation prior to the year end of 1992. See Clerk's File 1992-13. MOTION by Willcox to approve the contract with Heikkila Productions for a period from April 24, 1992 to October 31, 1992 to provide certain publication services to the City of Rosemount. Second by Klassen. Ayes Staats, Klassen, Willcox, McMenomy. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk advised that the City of Rosemount has been involved in discussions with Koch Refining, the City of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) regarding traffic planning issues in the Highway 52/Highway 55 corridor in Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, and Koch Refining site. As a result of these discussions, a recommendation has been made to enter into a joint traffic study of Highway 55 from Concord Street in Inver Grove Heights, south to the City of Coates, and east on Highway 55 to include a major portion of the industrially developed area of Highway 55. He further provided details on how the funding for this study has been broken down. Koch Refining will completely fund their portion of the highway corridor with a major portion of the remaining study area being funded by MnDOT and the City of Inver Grove Heights. Dakota County and Rosemount would each contribute a significantly smaller portion of an equal amount. See Clerk's File 1992-13. MOTION by Willcox to approve the expenditure of $4,000 as the City of Rosemount's share for the completion of the "Highway 52 Corridor Study" as outlined in the proposal from SEH Engineering, dated October 21, 1991, with payment coming out of account number 101-4110-01-598. Second by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, McMenomy, Staats Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk requested Council take time to review the information distributed in their Council packets regarding the City facility space needs study update. The purpose of this study was to look at current and long-term needs for space for the Fire Department and Public Utilities Department. The information provided also outlines alternatives to meet immediate needs. This item will be place on a future agenda for consideration and discussion. See Clerk's File 1992-13. 5 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1992 Council directed the City Administrator to set up a schedule with potential joint meeting dates for the purpose of proceeding with the Comprehensive Guide Plan Update/Revision discussions. City Administrator Jilk discussed a proposed Goal Setting Process schedule for the next three years. The schedule calls for Special Council Meetings to be held with department heads, City Commissions/Committees, the Administrator and Town Meetings. Staff will request Council input on whether or not Council wishes to retain a facilitator for the proposed April 28th meeting. See Clerk's File 1992-13. MOTION by McMenomy to approve the schedule for special council, staff, and committee meetings as amended for the 1992 and 1993 schedule provided by the City Administrator. Second by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0. MOTION by McMenomy recommending City Council attendance at a special meeting of the Port Authority on April 14, 1992. Second by Klassen. Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1992-13. Council accepted correspondence regarding the recycling hauler complaint and indicated their satisfaction of Knutson Rubbish response to this complaint. See Clerk's File 1992-13. City Administrator Jilk advised that the Port Authority took action on April 6, 1992 to direct staff to notify business and property owners on the west side of Highway 3 and contiguous to armory site of the City's intent to relocate/acquire those businesses/properties. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Donna Quintus, Recording Secretary N 1- 0