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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of April 16, 1991 Regular Council MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 161 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, April 16, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Napper called the meeting to order with Council Members Willcox, Wippermann and Klassen present. Council Member Oxborough was absent. The agenda was amended to include Item 5(j) Country Hills 4th Addition and Item 5(k) Weed Ordinance Review Committee Replacement. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Mayor Napper announced the name of Rosemount's new newspaper will be "Rosemount Town Pages." This name was selected by a committee comprising of Rosemount Area Jaycees President Scott Sauter, Rosemount Chamber of Commerce President Jim Thommes and Mayor Napper. Kathy Pucci, who submitted the name, won a trip to Las Vegas from publisher Todd Heikkila. The first edition will be delivered to all Rosemount addresses on Friday, April 19, 1991. Patrick Thompson, Manager of Public Affairs from Koch Refining Company, presented a check to Gene Grayzini of Ducks Unlimited. This contribution represented Koch Refining Company's contribution for the Minnesota Ducks, Unlimited project relating to the Valley Oak Pond Project. Resident Tom Reller was recognized for his participation. Mr. Grayzini of Ducks Unlimited in turn presented the check to the City. See Clerk's File 1991- 13. Leprechaun Days Chairperson Joe Walsh presented Patrick Thompson of Koch Refining Company a plaque in appreciation of Koch's contribution towards the cost of a sound system to be used for Leprechaun Days' functions. Cary Perket of USPCI, Inc. addressed the Council in response to a letter approved by the City Council on April 2, 1991. This letter confirmed the City Council's position on having the non -hazardous waste containment facility on University of Minnesota property in Rosemount. Mr. Perket addressed several issues which questioned the feasibility of locating the project on University of Minnesota property. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Mayor Napper suspended the regular agenda and opened a public hearing scheduled at this time. Mayor Napper advised the purpose of the public hearing.is to consider amendments to Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance which would allow electronic changeable message signs at post -secondary educational institutions. The city clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Consultant Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies advised Dakota County Technical College requested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would allow the college to place 2'x 24' electronic signs upon each entrance monuments located on County Road 42. The Planning Commission, at its December 11, 1990 Regular Meeting, requested that staff pursue changes in the ordinance that could accommodate the college, yet minimize conflicts. Johnson advised staff suggested adding a provision to the ordinance for a single freestanding electronic sign which would be limited to post -secondary schools. At its March 12, 1991 Regular Meeting, the ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 Planning Commission recommended approval of the suggested revisions to the zoning ordinance. Johnson commented on the city department directors recommending against the request on the basis of the debate, time and effort which had gone into establishment of the new sign ordinance, traffic safety and aesthetic considerations. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Program Supervisor Ron McKeaver of Dakota County Technical College explained how the concept for the sign was developed over the past two years and how the electronic changeable message sign could assist in enrollment of students, inform passersby about school events and provide an opportunity to bring the college closer to the community. There was no other public comment in favor or against the sign ordinance amendment. MOTION by Napper to close the public hearing. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: 0. It was the general consensus of Council that a great deal of time had been spent on revising the sign ordinance, and this discussion caused Council to agree they did not want this type of sign in the City. Council members also expressed concerns that approval of such a sign would open the door for additional requests by schools, churches and businesses. A suggestion was made from the Council to work with the College to assist it in providing other marketing tools. MOTION by Wippermann to deny the petition by Dakota County Technical College to amend the sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: Willcox. Jeff Schoenbauer of Brauer and Associates provided an overview of a preliminary draft of the Parks Master Plan project. The draft is the result of several meetings of the consultant with the Parks Master Plan Advisory Committee and its subcommittees. Shoenbauer reviewed the several components referred to by the committees for establishing the proposed framework for the proposed park system master plan. Consultant Shoenbauer also reviewed the various classifications or types of parks included in the draft master parks plan. Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold advised a public meeting is scheduled for April 18, 1991, at 7:30 p.m., at City Hall, for the purpose of receiving public input on the preliminary draft of the Parks Master Plan. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Napper, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies Corp. presented for Council consideration a Comprehensive Guide plan Amendment and Airport Search Area Land Use Change regarding the guide plan amendment petition submitted by L. H. Sowles Co. for redesignation of ten acres of land near CR 38 and TH 52 from Agricultural to General Industrial. Johnson advised the Planning Commission at its regular meeting on April 9, 1991 recommended approval of the Guide Plan Amendment and Airport Search Area Land Use Change. See Clerk's File 1991-13. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 MOTION by Willcox to approve the L. H. Sowles Guide Plan Amendment subject to Metropolitan Council Approval and to approve the Airport Search Area Land Use Change submission and to authorize distribution for Metropolitan Council review. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies Corp. presented for Council review and consideration the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment and Airport Search Area Land Use Change forms in consideration of the guide plan amendment petition by Solberg Aggregate Co. The amendment involves the redesignation of 38 acres of land near CR 38 and TH 52 from Agricultural to General Industrial. Johnson advised Solberg Aggregate Co. proposes to relocate its office/maintenance facility and construction equipment on ten acres of the property, pending guide plan and subsequent zoning approvals. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Guide Plan Amendment and Airport Search Area Land Use Change at its April 9, 1991 regular meeting. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Willcox to approve the Solberg Aggregate Guide Plan Amendment subject to Metropolitan Council approval and to approve Airport Search Land Use Change submission and to authorize distribution for Metropolitan Council review. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: 0. Finance Director Jeff May presented for Council adoption a resolution that would allow for the sale of general obligation improvement bonds to finance the construction of various street and utility improvements within the City. May advised the proposed bid opening for the bond sale is scheduled for May 21, 1991, at 12:00 p.m. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF $1,180,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1991 A. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk discussed with Council the fourth draft of a proposed assessment policy that would establish a street construction and reconstruction assessment policy in the City. Jilk reviewed changes made from the last draft reviewed by Council and noted the deferment section and design criteria section need to be added. Consultant Dean Johnson reviewed several street assessment examples which illustrated different types of construction and reconstruction projects at different areas of the city. See Clerk's File 1991-13. By unanimous consent of the Council, a ten minutes recess was held at 10:00 p.m. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund identified 8.3 acres of land proposed to be purchased from the Gergen family for completion of Jaycee Park. Wasmund advised the city attorney and staff have recently reached an agreement with Isadore and Clarice Gergen to purchase the land for $9,500 an acre. The Public Works Director requested Council authorization to pursue acquisition of the proposed park land and to expend $50,000 out of park dedication ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 funds and $28,850 out of CIP Account #510 for this purchase. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to authorize and direct staff to expend funds in the amount of $78,850 from appropriate fund accounts for the purchase of 8.3 acres of land from the Gergen Family for the completion of Jaycee Park. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Napper, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Public Works Director Wasmund reviewed the bids received for two pickups for the Fire Department, one pickup for the Public Works Department and one Sports Van for the Parks & Recreation Department. Superior Ford presented the low bid for all the vehicles in the amount of $61,941. Wasmund also outlined additional expenses for taxes, licenses and minor equipment. The public works director recommended that Council award the bid to Superior Ford and to expend funds according to the low bid and the miscellaneous equipment for a total amount of $64,827.21. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Willcox to accept the bids and award the bid for three pickups and one van to Superior Ford in the total amount of $61,941 and to authorize staff to purchase and install miscellaneous equipment on these vehicles. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Dapper. Nays: 0. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund summarized the bid tabulation and staff's process in obtaining prices for the replacement of the tandem dump truck. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION°`by Napper to accept the bids and to award the contract to Lakeland Ford Truck in the amount of $52,114 for the cab and chassis and to award the contract to Crysteel Truck Equipment in the amount of $11,947 for the box, hoist and hydraulics. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: 0. City Council reviewed the formal contract with Hertogs, Fluegel, Sieben, Polk, Jones and LaVerdiere, P.A. to provide the City with legal consulting services for May 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991. Administrator Jilk commented on the contract language which would allow the city the ability to designate other legal counsel for certain projects. Council Member Klassen noted for the record her intention to vote against the contract since she voted against approving the law firm as the City's legal consultant at the April 2, 1991 regular council meeting. See Clerk's File 1991-13 MOTION by Napper to approve the contract with the law firm of Hertogs, Fluegel, Sieben, Polk, Jones & LaVerdiere from May 1, 1991 to December 31, 1991 and to authorize the necessary signatures. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Willcox. Nays: Klassen. Public Works Director Ron Wasmund informed Council the Utilities Commission at its April 8, 1991 meeting concurred the new water and sewer rates recently implemented should remain in force but agreed to granting exemptions of the minimum water and sewer charges to qualifying seniors. Qualifying seniors would pay based upon actual consumption at the rate of 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 $1.10/1,000 gallons on water and $1.85/1,000 gallons on sewer based on water consumption. Administrator Stephan Jilk discussed with Council three options that were considered by the Utilities Commission in their review of the water and sewer rates. Jilk explained how lower fixed rates or a combination of lower fixed rates and a sliding rate structure could affect the users. Jilk further pointed out how these different examples could affect gains or losses to the city based on fixed costs. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Council reviewed the proposed letter to be sent to water and sewer customers in attempt to clarify the reasons for the increase of water and sewer and why the city went back to quarterly billing. Council suggested clarifying the letter and including the city's recognition of conservation and its relationship to fixed costs. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Council Member Wippermann referred to Council action on April 2, 1991 for ordering the feasibility report and plans and specifications for the improvements of Country Hills 4th Addition. Council Member Wippermann expressed concerns regarding the grading and development of the hills around Birger Pond and recommended the project be delayed until further discussion is held regarding the land use of this area. Following further discussion, Council reached a general consensus this issue warranted further discussion and directed staff to present options available to Council at the next regular Council meeting. Council Member Klassen advised Jerry Fluegel will not be able to serve on the Weed Ordinance Revision Committee and, therefore, recommended the appointment of Rich Carlson. MOTION by Willcox to appoint Rich Carlson to the Weed Ordinance Revision Committee. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Fire Chief Scott Aker requested Council authorization to purchase 25 self- contained breathing apparatus units and 25 extra air bottles for a total cost of $41,375 from Eddy Bros. Co. of St. Paul, Minnesota. Chief Aker advised the old equipment is no longer appropriate for fire fighting activities. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to allow the fire department to spend $40,175 to purchase 25 self-contained breathing units and 25 additional air bottles. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. City Council reviewed a letter received from Roy Johnson, owner of Roy's Sports Center, 14815 Dallara Avenue, regarding the non -conforming status of his property and the high taxes he feels he is paying. Consultant Dean Johnson of Resource Strategies Corp. advised Council Roy Johnson's property was rezoned to R-1 Single Family Residential when the new Zoning Ordinance/Map was adopted on September 19, 1989. Dean Johnson further advised Roy Johnson would prefer to have his property rezoned to Commercial to allow other commercial uses and enhance his resale options. In lieu of rezoning, Roy Johnson is requesting some sort of tax relief. See Clerk's File 1991-13. 5 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 MOTION by Napper to support the reduction of property taxes on this property if the property owner elected to choose this alternative. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: 0. Council Member Willcox left the meeting at 11:30 p.m. MOTION by Klassen to approve the hiring of Jane Gilb to the position of Accountant with a salary beginning at $26,122, subject to passing a pre- employment physical. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Klassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to accept the recommendation to hire Susan VanderHeyden as the new Rosemount Assistant City Administrator as outlined in the memorandum from City Administrator Stephan Jilk dated April 10, 1991. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to approve the addition of John Loch to the Town Green Committee of the Parks System Master Plan process. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Administrator Stephan Jilk provided an update to Council on the Armory project. Jilk advised the National Guard has submitted the design drawings to Washington, D.C. for approval. The National Guard is hoping to receive approval of the project in late October, 1991 for construction beginning in 1992. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised State Representative Dennis Ozment and Senator Pat Pariseau will present special legislation which, if passed, would stop the current airport site selection process and cause a feasibility study to be completed as to whether or not to move the airport before continuing the site selection process. The special legislation was proposed by a coalition of several cities and townships in Dakota County whose representatives met on April 3, at Vermillion City Hall. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council the University of Minnesota Advisory Committee will meet on April 18, 1991 to discuss several issues relating to land use on the University of Minnesota Research property. Administrator Jilk, who is a member of this committee, noted that most of the items on the agenda pertain to land use issues the City is requesting to be considered. Jilk commented on an article from the "Minnesota Daily" which announced University of Minnesota Board of Regents have received a permit for a new waste treatment facility to be located near the Minneapolis Campus. The purpose of the new facility is to consolidate storage of the University's hazardous waste currently stored at 20 different sites including the U of M Research facility in Rosemount. See Clerk's File 1991-13. Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed a listing of eleven areas chosen by Dakota County Administrators regarding services that could be shared and consolidated by Dakota County cities and Dakota County. 1.1 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed with Council S.F. No. 1408 which would allow the establishment of tax increment financing districts in eastern Rosemount. Jilk noted the bill was also introduced into the House by Representative Ozment. See Clerk's File 1991-13. MOTION by Napper to adjourn. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator Published this day of , 1991 in Rosemount Town Pages. 7