HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. Minutes of April 21, 1992 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETIN
APRIL 21, 19921
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular meeting of the
Rosemount Port Authority was duly held on Tuesday, April 21, 1992 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 2875 145th
Street West.
Chairperson Dunn called the meeting to order with members Mawe,
Anderson, McMenomy, Wippermann, Edwards and Sinnwell present; Staff
present included City Administrator Jilk, City Attorney Miles,
Director of Pl ening Freese and Recording Secretary Jentink.
Additions to t,e agenda were made by Sinnwell: Old Business - 5. c)
City Owned Pro erty Clean Up; New Business 6. e) Relocating
Businesses by Armory; 8. Executive Director's Report a) Economic
Development Coordinator b) Development on Carlson Property c)
Motel Location d) Comment on Editorial.
MOTION by Mawe to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1992 regular
meeting as printed. Second by Edwards. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to add industrial "park" on page three and then
to approve the minutes with this change for the April 14, 1992
special meeting. Second by Edwards. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
There were no bills or communications for this meeting.
Executive Director Jilk reviewed the final report of the Strese Oil
Property by American Testing, Inc. which shows that any contamination
is within the 'top nine feet of soil. The concentration is very
minimal which suggests that the clean up will also be minimal.
American Testing did mention that any leakage from the tanks or the
main building 'would not be determinable until their removal. It was
recommended to proceed with the clean up of the property and Requests
for Proposals (RFP) to receive proposals for tank removal, any
additional soil analysis, petrofund and remediation plan development
and coordination; to acquire an updated appraisal required to be
within six months of application for grant money; direct staff to
negotiate an agreement with Mrs. Olga Strese for the acquisition of
the property including liability for clean up costs; and direct staff
to prepare demolition bid requests for removal of the storage
building on the south end of property and an alternate on removal of
all buildings on the property.
MOTION by Sinnwell to approve the staff recommendations and proceed
with these four: 1) to proceed with the process to receive proposals
for tank removal, any additional soil analysis, petrofund and
remediation pian development and coordination; 2) to acquire an
updated appraisal 3) direct staff to negotiate an agreement with
Mrs. Olga Strese for the acquisition of the property reflecting clean
up costs; 4) and direct staff to prepare demolition bid requests for
removal of the storage building on the south end of property and an
alternate on -removal of all buildings on the property. Second by
Edwards. Discussion was held.
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Edwards voiced concerns for the well water. Executive Director Jilk
estimated the time for completion as 45 days. Sinnwell indicated
that the property should be purchased first, then proceed with other
items. Wippermann said that any unknown clean up costs be covered
within the purchase agreement. Anderson commented that the a
contamination clause be included in the appraisal. Dunn agreed that
all buildings should be demolished on the Strese property. He
requested that the purchase agreement include the list of #3 - #10
from recommendations:
3) Receive quotes on 2.a. project coordination, tank removal and
demolition.
4) Receive Appraisal and review Purchase Agreement.
5) Approve Purchase Agreement and authorize tank removal and
demolition.
6) Tanks are removed and additional soil tests are completed.
7) Southern building is removed.
S) A remedial action plan is prepared and presented to the MPCA for
approval.
9) Remediation plan is executed and all clean up charges are paid.
10) Clean up charges are submitted to Petrofund for reimbursement.
A friendly amendment to the motion to include the above noted items
#3 - #10 in the purchase agreement was accepted. Ayes: 6. Nays: 1
Motion carried.
Jilk directed a discussion on meeting day and time change to
accommodate more available time for the Port Authority meetings.
NOTION by Wippermann to adjust the regular Port Authority meetings to
begin at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Second by Anderson. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
Sinnwell addressed the property the Port Authority owns next to the
"Old Post Office" building on 145th Street West. The area is
approximately 20 feet by 75 feet, Sinnwell feels that it is unkept
and messy and that it needs to be cleaned up and/or sold. Kerry
Johnson, a business owner and resident commented about the need for
more parking in that area. Dakota Central owns the building to the
east and may be interested in purchasing this property for parking.
MOTION by Mawe to clean up the property next to the "old Post
Office", put rock on it and proceed to offer it for sale. No second
was made. Motion died.
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Jilk advised that staff will look into a temporary clean up, possibly
gravel or car stops, and then report back to the Port Authority.
Planning Direct'IOr Lisa Freese presented the Comprehensive Plan
Process. Freese explained the need for this as follows: provides
guide for land use; evaluates the need for infrastructure and
services; backs up ordinance and policy in place; it is required by
State Law and must be approved by the Metropolitan Council. The
Metropolitan Waste Control will be expanding the Waste Water
Treatment Plant by 1995. The capacity of the interceptors and the
treatment plant are probably sufficient until the year 2020.
Community goals, and economic development goals will be discussed in
depth at the next Port Authority meeting. Many economic development
policies that the Port Authority wants to use should be added to the
Comprehensive Guide Plan. An amendment to the Comprehensive Guide
Plan would require six weeks to two months for staff review, public
hearing, and City Council approval. Then Metropolitan Council would
need to approve it, requiring a maximum of three months or a total of
five months for a amendment. Edwards volunteered to bring
information on the visioning process from Met Council as he is a
committee member.
Port Authority members are invited to meet with City Council on
establishing goals on May 13, 1992 at 7:00 p.m., a Wednesday. Input
and attendance is valued at this meeting.
A meeting to discuss the Dual Track/Relocation and Planning Process
on the metropolitan airport is proposed for May 7.
There will be a presentation for an Ice Arena by Ron Pederson of RAHA
at tonights City Council meeting. There will various forms of
financing described with possible Port Authority involvement.
Executive Director Jilk responded to an editorial referring to staff
enforcing the sign ordinance causing the demise of businesses in
Rosemount. He said many other factors contribute to a -failed
business and there is no evidence provided as to the writers comments
being valid.
A private party has inquired of the City about the potential to build
a motel. They have requested confidentiality as have two
manufacturing businesses looking for large existing buildings to move
into this area:
Carlson Developers have approached the City with a development aimed
at senior citizens called "cottage type" family units. The location
is south east of Knutson Services on Chippendale Ave., an estimated
10 acres.
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The position for the Economic Development Coordinator had 55
applicants. Susan Walsh, Personal Director, is completing the
Veterans Preference Point System. Mayor McMenomy and Chairperson
Dunn have agreed to sit on the Interview Board with Mr. Jilk.
Recommendations should be ready for the May 5th meeting.
MOTION by Dunn to adjourn the meeting. Second by Edwards. Meeting
was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink
Recording Secretary
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