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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of March 5, 1991 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, March 5, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Napper called the meeting to order with all members present. Mayor Napper led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include the following: Item 5(e) Airport Discussion, Item 5(f) Blandin Foundation and Item 5(g) Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Discussion. MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-10. Economic Development Specialist Tracie Pechonick presented for Council consideration a final agreement between the City of Rosemount and Heikkila Publications, Inc. for establishing a weekly Rosemount newspaper. Todd Heikkila, President of Heikkila Publications informed Council he is still investigating costs for mail delivery versus private delivery of the newspaper and confirmed the estimated start date of the newspaper as April 19, 1991. Heikkila suggested holding a contest to name the new newspaper with the contest winner and name being announced in the first edition. See Clerk's File 1991-10. MOTION by Klassen to approve the agreement with Heikkila Publications, Inc. for the establishment of a Rosemount Newspaper. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Napper to declare "Farmington Independent" the City of Rosemount official newspaper, effective with the publication of the first edition of the Rosemount newspaper. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for Council consideration and approval the members of the Weed Ordinance Review Committee and the process for review and amendment of the current City Code section on weed control. Councilmember Klassen agreed to chair the committee. In addition to the administrator's recommendations that Mark Joosten, Bob Olson, Maurice Meyer, John Hauge and Gerry Fluegel serve on the committee, Councilmember Klassen further recommended the appointments of Tom Reller, Michael Bouchard, Otto Ped and Ed Dunn to the committee. See Clerk's File 1991- 10. MOTION by Oxborough to approve the makeup of the Weed Ordinance Committee as recommended and to approve the process to follow in review and amendment of the City Code. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. Mayor Napper opened the public hearing scheduled at this time to consider Diamond Path Street Improvements (Approx 700' south of 145th St. to 1000' north of Connemara Trail), City Project 212 and 145th Street West Improvements from Shannon Parkway to Diamond Path Improvements, City Project 206. 1 F, ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 The city clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Posted and Mailed Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Publication. See Clerk's File 1991-10. City Administrator Stephan Jilk advised the scope of the projects is to reconstruct and realign Diamond Path from just south of 145th Street West to just north of Connemara Trail and to reconstruct 145th Street from Diamond Path to Shannon Parkway. The existing two lane pavement with ditches on Diamond Path will be replaced with a five lane bituminous pavement with curb and gutter. Jilk further explained the existing curve by the Baptist Church will be removed and Diamond Path will be straightened to form a "T-shaped" intersection with 145th Street West. Because of removal of the curve, Jilk explained a portion of 145th Street will have to be reconstructed; and it was decided to reconstruct 145th Street all the way to Shannon Parkway. The City's Consulting Engineer Bud Osmondson provided a brief history of the project area and reviewed the existing conditions of Diamond Path and 145th Street West. Engineer Osmondson also provided information on current and projected traffic volumes. Engineer Osmundson also reviewed the proposed improvements of the projects and the estimated costs. The estimated start date for construction is June 3, 1991. Administrator Jilk commented on the proposed assessment policies for street reconstruction and storm water reconstruction the City Council is currently considering. Jilk briefly explained how the proposed street reconstruction policy would deviate from how the City has assessed in the past for similar improvements projects. Jilk also addressed costs associated with oversizing of watermain, sanitary sewer main and storm water drainage and identified the city funds established to pay for these costs. County Highway Department Director David Everds and County Engineer David Zeck fielded several questions from the audience regarding the proposed five lane construction of Diamond Path. County staff reviewed the County's policy for constructing four lanes when projected traffic counts are over 8,000 vehicles per day and commented on the County's long term plan to improve Diamond Path from Pilot Knob to County Road 46 over the next fifteen to twenty years. Kelly O'Neil, 13498 presented several comments and questions concerning water quality and water quantity with regards to the effect of City Project 212 on Birger Pond. MOTION by Napper to close the public hearing. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF DIAMOND PATH STREET IMPROVEMENTS (145TH STREET TO CONNEMARA TRAIL) CITY PROJECT #212 AND 145TH STREET FROM SHANNON PARKWAY TO DIAMOND PATH, CITY PROJECT #206. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIAMOND PATH STREET IMPROVEMENTS (145TH STREET TO CONNEMARA TRAIL) CITY PROJECT #212, AND 145TH STREET FROM SHANNON PARKWAY TO DIAMOND PATH, CITY PROJECT #206. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed the bids and alternate bids received by Council on January 15, 1991 for Valley Oak Pond Outlet Improvements, Project 197. Jilk commented on the Council's decision to defer awarding the contract until it was determine whether Ducks Unlimited would sponsor the wet pond construction of the three ponds of Project 197. See Clerk's File 1991-10. Consulting Engineer David Simons of SEH conferred the interest of Ducks Unlimited and Koch Refinery to sponsor this project. The estimated cost for constructing the three wet ponds is $32,700. Simons reviewed a list of contingencies to be incorporated in a resolution if Council chose to award the contract for construction of the three wet ponds. Simons advised that if final commitments were received from Ducks Unlimited and Koch Refining Company the estimated assessment would be the same for residents living on or away from the pond. Bill Allen, area manager of Ducks Unlimited presented several slides showing examples of wetland projects Ducks Unlimited has developed. Mr. Allen described the proposed environment that would be created as part of the project. Mr. Allen emphasized that if the project is done properly, the wild grass should last forever and should provide pleasing and functional purposes for both residents and the wildlife. MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR VALLEY OAK POND OUTLET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 197, ALTERNATE B. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Council briefly reviewed the third draft of the proposed assessment/improvement policy dated March 5, 1991 and concurred to continue discussion at the March 19, 1991 regular Council meeting. See Clerk's File 1991-10. Councilmember Wippermann introduced discussion on the City Council taking a position regarding the search areas selected for a potential new major airport. Wippermann proposed adopting at the March 19, 1991 Council meeting a resolution setting out the City's position. Mayor Napper advised he will be attending a meeting scheduled by Chair Mary Anderson of the Metropolitan Council on March 6, 1991. Napper advised this meeting will be attended by other Dakota County city and county officials, and he will report the discussions of this meeting at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Klassen reported on her attendance at the Blandin Foundation retreat February 17-22, 1991. She advised the Rosemount delegates were asked to establish community goals. The delegates' goal related to communication through the newspaper, radio, television, churches, etc. and 01 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 a place to funnel information such as a community information center. The Blandin delegates will meet further to discussion this. Councilmember Klassen also addressed the possible effect the recent investigation has had on the community at large and on the staff. Discussion was held by Council to publish in the local newspaper a letter explaining to the public the purpose and results of the investigation. It was also suggested to bring in a counselor or conduct a team building seminar for staff members in light of the recent passing away of Don Darling and the possible anxieties the investigation may have caused. Administrator Jilk advised he will review this matter and report to Council his recommendations. Councilmember Klassen provided an update on the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and the budget cuts the Authority will be experiencing. MOTION by Wippermann to approve an expenditure of $200.00 from account 101-41110-01-598 for the Rosemount High School graduation party. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-10. City Clerk Susan Johnson requested Council consideration to lower the liquor liability insurance requirements for temporary nonintoxicating malt liquor licenses. Johnson advised lowering the limits as required by Minnesota Statutes would lessen the money a nonprofit organization would have to expend for dram shop insurance. Johnson recommended lowering the limits from $100,000/$300,000 to $50,000/$100,000. See Clerk's File 1991- 10. MOTION by Napper to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. XVI.21, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 PERTAINING TO LIQUOR REGULATIONS. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willcox to set a public hearing at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on March 19, 1991 to consider the Solberg Aggregate Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991- 10. City Administrator Jilk presented for Council consideration and approval the 1991-92 police union contract, 1991-92 public works contract and 1991 non-union employees' salary adjustments. See Clerk's File 1991-10. MOTION by Klassen approving the 1991-1992 Contract between the City of Rosemount and L.E.L.S. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Napper to approve the 1991-1992 Contract between the City of Rosemount and Teamsters 320. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Oxborough to adopt A RESOLUTION OUTLINING NON-UNION FULL-TIME STAFF SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR 1991. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 Administrator Jilk reviewed with Council a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Rosemount and the City of Farmington which would allow both cities to provide backup services, at no charge, to each other in the area of inspection services when those personnel are available to do so. The City of Farmington has approved the agreement. See Clerk's File 1991-10. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement for Building Inspection Services between the City of Rosemount and the City of Farmington. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0. City Administrator Jilk discussed with Council an agreement between the City of Rosemount and the University of Minnesota to allow the City to take over the operation, and not ownership, of the new rural water system. Jilk noted this would be a contracted situation to allow the use of the system until the legal transfer take place. Council will consider this item for approval at the March 19, 1991 regular Council meeting. NOTION by Napper to adjourn. ATTEST: SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Stephan Jilk, City Administrator Published this day of E Susan M. Johnson, City Clerk 1991 in Dakota County Tribune.