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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of May 15, 1990 Regular Meeting _ a ROSEMOIINT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1990 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Citp Council of the Citp of Rosemount was dulp held on Tuesday, Map 15, 1990, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Citq Hall. Mapor Napper called the meeting to order with Council Members Willcox, Oxborough and Klassen present. Council Member Wippermann was absent. Mayor Napper led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include the following items; Item 4(s) Set Public Hearing - Cimarron Townhouses Preliminarp Plat; Item 4(t) Approve Payment for Single Ax1e Dump Truck and Item b(g) Auditors' Recommendations. Council concurred Paragraph 6, Page 3 of the Minutes of the May 1, 1990 Regular Meeting be amended as follows: Council deferred approval for the final papment to Bituminous Roadways in th.e amount of $18,358.04 for Shannon Oaks Street Improvements Project until the city engineer investigates the erosion problems at the intersection of Shannon Parkwap and County Road 38. See Clerk' s File 1990-14 . Consent Agenda Item 4(n) Receive BidsjAuthorize Purchase - Tractor/Mower/Sweeper Broom was moved to Old Business, Item 4(n) . MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Naps : 0. Community Development Director Dean Johnson presented for Cauncil review the Zoning Ordinance text amendment language relating to the Parker Communications' AM radio antennae proposal. The revisions, as a result of input from Council discussion at the Map l , 1990 Public Hearing, included references to the protection of plant and animal populations from nuisance or hazard, requirements for the complete removal of the antennae and appurtenances upon termination of the use and some minor wording clarifications. Cauncil also reviewed the proposed benefit package from Parkex Communications which included an escalating payment in lieu of property taxes, an estimate of the Citq' s share of actual property taxes, the installation of a two-way radio antenna for Citp use, a conservation easement on a portion of the site, programming opportunities for the citp and public service announcement spots. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. Communitp Development Director Johnson discussed with Council a 20-year permit term to allow the AM radio antennae in the Citp with a l0 year guarantee to allow the applicant to replace the antennae, if the use were ever terminated bp ordinance amendment and their "grandfather" rights were terminated due to destrnction by accident, nature or other catastroghe. Johnson recommended permit language that would allow the reconstruction to occur after 10 pears, provided Parker Communications operating record had been satisfactory and a reapplication/review process be initiated per original permit requirements. Johnson recommended Council approve the Zoning -0rdinance text amendment and authorize staff to prepare a formal agreement be�ween the City and Parker Communications. � � � c�� . . ROSEMOIINT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1990 Following discussion, Council requested Section 2.C(1) of the proposed zoning text amendment specify that the permitted use for an AM radio antennae be permitted onlq on proposed sites located north and east of State Trunk Highway 55. MOTION by Willcox to adopt ORDINANCE NO. B-4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE. SECOND by Klassen. Ayest Napper , Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. MOTION by Klassen to approve the Bp-Laws of the Minnesota Vallep Transit Authoritp adopted bp the Minnesota Vallep Transit Authoritp on April 18 , 1990. SECOND by Oxboraugh. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Napper. Nays : 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council that Governor Perpich signed the Omnibus Tax Bi11 for 1990 which included .the amendment to allow the City to levy ad valorem taxes up to $95, 000.00 a year to finance the cost of the City' s portion of the proposed National Guard Armory. Administrator Jilk presented for adoption a resolution authorizing a special tax levq for this purpose and calling for a public hearing on June 5, 1990 to confirm Council' s intention after considering comments from residents on the proposed levy. Discussion was held bp Council on the possibility of the Citp receiving from the Minnesota Armp National Guard assistance, through funds or other benefits , in addition to the funds mandated bp federal and state laws. Council reached a consensus to defer action until a determination has been made on the amount of assistance the Guard would be able to offer to the City . See Clerk' s File 1990-14. City Administrator Jilk handed out a draft of a special publ.ic information release about the armory project which would be mailed to the residents if the Council approves it. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. ...-_ City Engineer Rich Hefti presented the bids opened on April 13i 1990 for a 4-wheel drive utility tractor with cab, sweeper , wing and rear mower . Hefti recommended the contract be awarded to Scharber and Sons for the purchase of a John Deere tractor and accessorp equipment in the amount of $34, 600.00. Hefti advised the two bids received were over the budgeted amount and therefore recommended not purchasing the rear mower unit at this time. Hefti reviewed the accounts from where the funds would be allocated. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. Rich Carlson of Carlson Tractor & Equipment Company protested the citp engineer' s recommendation to award the contract to Scharber and Sons. Carlson- advised his company' s bid was the low bid and met the specifications and a].so alleged the bid from Scharber and Sons did not meet the specifications. MOTION by Napper to receive the bids for a 4-wheel drive utility tractor with cab, sweeper broom, wing and rear mower and to request further review of the bids and specifications by the citp engineer. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes : Klassen, Willcox, Napper, Oxborough. Naps: 0. 2 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS BEGULAR MEBTING MAY 15, 1990 A recess was called at 9 : 15 p.m. with the meeting continuing at 9:30 p.m. Council reviewed a request ' from the Communitp Development Department to purchase a new inspection vehicle from Jeff Belzer' s Todd Chevrolet. Council discussed with Community Development Director Dean Johnson the funds to be used for the purchase. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION by Napper to accept the bids and to authorize the purchase of a 1/2 ton, 4-wheel drive pickup from Jeff Belzer' s Todd Chevrolet in the amount of $13, 707 .92. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays : 0. Communitp Development Director Dean Johnson presented a proposal from Forsythe Appraisals, Inc . for the appraisal of ;apprvximatelp 1 , 100 acres at the University of Minnesota Research Center, Johnson commented on discussions between city staff and University of Minnesota officials regarding the disposition of the Rosemount Research Center and an agxeement that the Citp and University should seek independent appraisals of the property , Johnson further advised Dakota County is presently engaged in appraising propertp values of the three potential incinerator sites, including the Research Center and has committed to the Citp an estimated $4,500.00 to $5,000.00 for the City' s appraisal. Johnson estimated the final net cost to the city for the appraisal to be approximatelp $4,000.00. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION bp Willcox to authorize funds for the Universitq of Minnesota Research Center property appraisal as recommended. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Naps: 0. - Parks and Recreation Director David Bechtold requested authorization to make several changes in the Parks and Re�reation 199Q Capital Imgrovements Budget. Bechtold advised there would be no dollar amount changes and cited several reasons for recommending these changes. Bechtold further requested authorization to purchase a portable irrigation sgstem, an aerator and an irrigation system for the flower garden located adjacent to City Hall. Council Member Klassen expressed her support of the flower garden and requested irrigation system but also expressed her concerns that the volunteers' hard work and city funds may be jeopardized by the final plans for the Erickson Park Communitq Square project or that the flower garden may influence a consultant' s recommendations for the Erickson Park Community Square Project. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION by Napper to authorize the recommended changes in the Parks and Recreation 1990 Capital Improvements Budget. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Rlassen, Willcox, Napper . Naps: 0. MOTION bp Rlassen to authorize the purchase of the portable irrigation from Heinen & Mason in the amount of $6,475.00. SECOND by Napper. Apesc Klassen, Willcox, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0, 3 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETiNG MAY 15, 1990 MOTION by Willcox to authorize the purchase of a Toro aerator, Model 687 , from MTI Distributing Co. in the amount of $2, 630.00. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Willcox, Napper , Oxborough, Klassen. Naps: 0. MOTION by Klassen to authorize Southview Design to install the irrigation system in the flower garden project in an amount not to exceed $2 ,000.00. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Citp Administrator Stephan Jilk presented recommended revisions to the 1990 Operating Budget as a result of action taken by the Legislature in 1990 causing State Aid papments to the City to be reduced in the amount of $38,848.00. Jilk advised the budget would not be formallq amended but directives would be given to curtail expenses in the affected accounts. Council concurred with the accounts that would be reduced 'but requested the $3,oao.00 budgeted for staff training remain in the budget. Jilk advised other areas of operation could be reduced by $3,000.00. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION by Napper to approve the recommended 1990 Operating Budget reductions as amended. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Napper. Naps: 0. Community Development Director Dean Johnson discussed with Council a request from Cliff Carlson for a simple lot division within South Rose Park Addition Replat affecting Mac' s Bottle Shop propertp. Johnson advised that the Citp Council on September 19, 1989 approved a simple lot division to create the Mac' s Bottle Shop parcel based upon a commitment from Carlson to include that propertp in the final plat of the Rosemount Cemter project. This simple lot division further required Carlson to include proposed parking to be situated on the east side of the common d�ive within the parcel boundaries of the Mac' s Bottle Shop propertp because additional parking spaces were required to meet minimum requirements for the proposed building. Carlson has submitted a revised concept plan for the Rosemount Center Project and is requesting the simple lot division to allow a mortgage to be placed on the Mac' s Bottle Shop property . Johnson advised that until the Rosemount Center Project is replatted a shared parking agreement would be recorded against the new parcel to be created from the lot division. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION by Oxborough to adopt A RESOLUTION FOR A SIMPLE LOT DIVISION. SECOND by Rlassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Napper, Oxborough. Naps: 0. MOTION by Napper to approve the shared parking Agreement between the City of Rosemount and Carlson Farms of Rosemount. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Napper , Oxborough, Klassen. Naps : 0 . Community Development Director Dean Johnson submitted a request from Cliff Carlson to amend the Comprehensive Guide Plan affecting Lot 3, B1ock 2, South Rose Park Addition Replat from High Density Residential to General Commercial. Johnson reviewed Carlson' s intent to subdivide the propertp and to develop or sell for development four lots for 4 e ��� � . . . � . BOSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1990 office/warehousing/retail use. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council for the redesignation. See Clerk' s File 1990- 14. MOTION by Napper to approve the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment affecting Lot 3, Block 2, South Rose Park Addition Replat from High Densitp Residential to General Commercial. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willeox. Naps: 0. City Administrator Stephan Jilk discussed a recommendation received from the citp' s auditing firm of Boeckermann, Heinen & Mayer to designate in the 1989 year end financial statements a designated amount for working capital. This amount would represent the estimated funds needed to enable the citp to meet cash flow needs between year end and property tax/state aid payments received in Julp. Jilk advised at the 1990 legislative session, there was increased attention on cities' fund balances, and the legislators' perception of "excessive" amounts on fund balances that are unreserved and undesignated. Jilk reviewed the proposed amount to be designated as working capital and advised these figures will be included in the 1989 financial statements to be formallp presented to Council at a June 1990 Council Meeting. See Clerk' s File 1990-14. MOTION by Willcox to adjourn. SECOND by Rlassen. Ayes: 4. Naps: 0. Respectfully submitted , Susan M. Johnson, Citp Clerk ATTEST: ..-- Stephan Jilk, City Administrator Published this day of , 1990 in Dakota County Tribune. 5