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ROSEMOIINT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 1990
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, July 17, 1990,
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 Item 3(c) Flower Garden Update by Deanna
Simpson and Item 11 (c) Disciplinary Action Against a Probationary Employee.
Deanna Simpson provided an update on the flower garden project which is
located ad�acent to City Hall and Erickson Park. Simpsan thanked the City
Council for their support and for approving the site. She also thanked the
various volunteers who worked on the garden; residents and business owners �
who donated money, flowers, bulbs and materials; and the city staff for
their many hours of time spent on the garden. Simpson commented on the
overall cooperative effort by those involved in the project. Council
thanked Deanna Simpson for all her hard work in coordinating the successful
project and the beautiful addition to the City.
Alan Judd of the Blandin Foundation provided an overview of the Community
Leadership Program which would allow eight persons from Rosemount, along
with persons from Farmington and Northfield, to attend a six-day leadership
retreat and two follow-up workshops. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
Mayor Napper opened the publie hearing to consider the 145th Street
Reconstruction, Part A, Project which was continued from the hearing held
on June 21 , 1990.
City Engineer Rich Hefti noted a letter was sent to the affected residents
advising them a recommendation would be made to continue the public hearing
and also correcting the estimated cost of the project from $210,000 to
$381 ,600, Council concurred this hearing should be continued until the
proposed street reconstruction policy is adopted. See Clerk' s File 1990-
22.
MOTION by Napper to continue the 145th Street Reconstruction Improvements,
Part A Project to Tuesday, September 18, 1990, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann,
Napper, dxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
Mayor Napper opened the public hearing scheduled at this time to consider
the Pine Bend Development 1st Addition Preliminary Plat.
The city clerk gresented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and
Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
Comrnunity Development Director Dean Johnson reviewed the proposed
preliminary plat which will consist af 38.6 acres for the Parker
Communications A.M. Radio Communications Faaility Project, a 7.2 acre
parcel on the south side of Highway 55 and a 136.5 acre parcel on the north
side of Highway 55. Johnson advised the Planning �ommission found the
preliminary plat meets all zoning and subdivision ordinance requirements
and recommended Council a�pro�al subject to three reeommeridations by the
city engineer. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
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Members of the audience offered no comments or objections with regards to
the proposed preliminary plat.
MOTION by Wippermann to close the public hearing. SECOND by Oxborough.
Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Napper to ad�pt A RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO TFIE PINE BEND
DEVELOPMENT CO. 1ST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT AL�TD SETTING OUT CONDITIONS
FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough,
Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
Mayor Napper opened the public hearing to consider Project �214, Birchview
Terrace Street and Utility Improvements.
The city clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and
Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
City Engineer Rich Hefti provided a brief background of the project
advising the City had received a petition for improvements from residents
in the area representing more than 35g of the benefitted property. Hefti
further reviewed two similar projects in Apple Valley and Eagan. Bath
projects contained relatively large lots that had their own wells and
septic system with gravel road access, and the property owners were
assessed 100 percent of the cost to install sewer, water and streets. See
Clerk' s File 1990-22.
Consulting Engineer Bud Osmundson from OSM reviewed the scope of the
project �y reviewing the proposed construction of sanitary sewer and water
service to the area and bituminous surfaced streets with concrete curb and
gutter and storm drain facilities on Danville Avenue, 135th Street and
136th Street. The total estimated cost if $639,200. Osmundson advised
homeowners will have an additional $1 ,000 to $3,Oa0 per lot for extending
sewer and water service into the homes from the property line.
City Engineer Hefti reviewed the recommended assessment procedure ior this
project. Hefti recommended assessing 34 units, which included 2 lots or 8
units in the LeForet Addition, at an estimated per lot cost of $18,000.
City Engineer Hefti recommen�led approving the project based upon present
and future septic systems and wells not meeting city requirements, and the
ongoing maintenance and safety �roblerns caused by the erosion problems on
Danville Avenue.
City Building Official Ron Wasmund answered several questions from Council
and the audience regarding individual private wells and septic systems.
Engineers Hefti and Osmundson answered several questions from the audience.
No one in the audience indicated he/she was in favor of the project as
proposed. Several residents objected to the project, a*�d suggestions were
made to Council to allow the residents to meet among themselves in an
attem�t to re�ch a solution on how to handle the erosion and sewer
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problems. Some residents indicated they were in favor of paving the
streets.
MOTION by Oxborough to close the public hearing. SECOND by Wippermann.
Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0.
Following discussion, Council concurred the residents should meet with
themselves and with city staft to determine what improvements they would
include in an improvements project to resolve the sewer and erosion
problems in this area.
MOTION by Napper to not order City Project 214 as presented at the public
hearing. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann,
Napper, Oxborough. Nays: -0. ,
A recess was called at 10: 15 p.m. with the meeting continuing at 10:30 p.m.
Comrnunity Development Director Dean Johnson requested approval to submit an
Application for Funds for a Neighborhood Preservation Home Improvement Loan
to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency {MHFA) . Johnson advised the City
would contribute at least 25 percent of the amount of each loan committed
by MHFA, and the funds would come from previously approved projects from
the Dakota County HRA' s Housing Tax Increment Financing District. See
Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Napper to a3opt A RESOLUTION AIITHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLIGATI4N FOR FUNDS FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
PROGRAM THROUGH TAE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENTCY. SECOND by Willcox.
Ayesc Willcox, WippPrmann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Napper to approve �he Conseni Agenda subject �o Item 4(j ) Adopt
Resolution of Support for Home Improvement Program discussed and approved
under Department Heads Reports/Business Item 3(b) . SECOND by Willcox.
Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays; O. See
Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Willcox to approve the Rosemount Star City "One and Five Year
Plans" and direct the Rosemount Star City Commit�ee to forward this
document to the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Star City
Program officials for review and approval. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes:
Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. See Clerk' s
File 1990-22.
Council concurred with the draft letter, which will have attached a copy of
the sign provisions adopted by Council on July 3, 1990, that will be sent
to communit� businesses and further concurred with the draft permit
application for temporary signs. Community Development Director Johnson
recommended adopting the schedule of fees established by the State Building
Code. Johnson noted there are no fees for temporary signs. See Clerk' s
File 1990-22.
Motion by Napper to ad�pt A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SIGN PERMIT FEES.
SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper.
Nays: 0.
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Council reviewed the three bids received for the demolition of structures
on properties acquired for the purpose of slum and blight clearance by the
City and the Economic Development Authority. The low bid was received from
Carl Bolander & Sons Co. in the amount of $19,820 for the three properties,
See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Napper to adopt A RESOLIITION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT. SECOND`
by Wippermann. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough.
Nays: 0.
City Engineer Rich Hefti presented the bids received for Shannon
Parkway/Dodd Boulevard Bituminous Walkway, City Contract 1990-2 and
recommended awarding the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Bituminous
Consulting and Contracting, Inc. , in the amount of $35,864.50. City
Engineer Hefti informed Council the City will be reimbursed 100 percent by
State Aid for the construction costs. Council also reviewed the request
from city staff to authorize the expenditure of $4,450 for acquisition of
an easement for the Dodd Boulevard bike trail. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLIITION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR SHANNON PARRWAY/DODD BOIILSYARD BITUMINOUS WALKWAY, CITY
PROJECT �215. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper,
Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to authoriza the city attorney to complete the
required negotiations on the easement acquisition for podd Boulevard bike
trail in the amount of $4,450 and to authorize the necessary signatures on
the easement agreement. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper,
Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Naysr 0.
Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell of SEH reviewed the feasibility report
for Valley Oak Pond Outlet, City Project #197, regarding the management of
the storm runoff contributing to the Valley Oak Pond, Outlot B, located in
the Valley Oaks Addition and also the two downstream ponding areas located
immediatsly to the south. The estimated cost for storm sewer construction
and pond grading improvements is $210,000. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Willcox to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT,
YALLEY OAR POND OIITLET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT �197. SECOND by Klassen.
Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Klassen to adopt A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFIGATIONS
FOR VALLEY OAR POND OIITLET IMPROVEMLNTS, CITY PROJECT �i97. SECOND by
Napper. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Will.cox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0.
MUTION by Klassen to authorize an appraisal for determining costs for
acquiring easements for Project tt197. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Klassen,
Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willcox to support the additional staffing at the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) for 1991 as outlined in President Larry
Bakken' s memorandum dated July 2, 1990. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes:
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Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Rlassen. Nays: 0. See Clerk' s
File 1990-22.
The Council reviewed the Dakota County 1991 -1995 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) received by the City, and City Engineer Hefti' s comments
regarding certain improvament projects scheduled within the City during
this time period. The Council unanimausly concurred with Hefti' s comments.
See Clerk' s File 1990-22. '
City Engineer Hefti informe3 Council that Bob Barfknecht, a Mechanic I,
ap�lied for the Maintenance I position recently posted. Hefti requested
approval of Barfknecht filling the Maintenance I position and advertising
for a Mechanic I. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Oxborough to approve Bob Barfknecht filling the Maintenance I
oosition and to authorize advertisement for the Mechanic I position.
SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen,
Willcox. Nays: 0.
City Administrator Stephan Jilk commented on the vacancy on the Rosemount
�conomic Development Authority (EDA) and recommended a council member
consider filling this position. Council Member Harry Willcox indicated his
desire to fill this vacancy. See C1erk' s File 1990-22.
MOTION by Napper to apDrove the appointment ot Harry Willcox to the
Rosemount Economic Development Authority to fill the position vacated by
Rollan Hoke. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen,
Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Nappar to authorize staif to thank the residents who had applied
and to relay the vacancy has been filled by a eouncil member. SECOND by
Willcox. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays:
0.
Mayor Napper proclaimed JULY 20 TO JULY 29, 1990 LEPRECHAUN DAYS TENTH
ANNIVERSARY WEER AND LEPRECI3AUN DAYS VOLUNTEERS' WEER. Council concurred
taith I�Zayor Napper' s suggestion to have staff investiga�e the concent of the
City having an annual recognition for all city volunteers. See Clerk' s
File 1990-22.
City Administrator Jilk reviewed with Council a revised meeting sche3ule
for special workshop sessi�ns. Council concurred iaith the schedule and
agreed to a 6: 30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. time schedule for the special meetings
listed. See Clerk' s File 1990-22.
City Administrator Jilk provided an update with re�ards to the Chamber of
ComFnerce fund raising program for the downtown Christmas decorations and
stree'tscape banner project. Jilk presented one of the new banners which
wi11 be hung in the downtown area. Jilk advised the estimated cost to
complete the entire project is set at $30,000 which includes an es�imated
cost of $4,500 for lights and a large Christmas wreath at City Hall. Jilk
requested an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $3,000 for the lights
and electrical work necessary to decorate the large pine trees at City
Hall. Jilk advised the lights would then be utilized for an annual
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Christmas tree lighting event for the community. See Clerk' s File 1990-
22.
MOTION by Willcox to authorize up to $3,000 for Christmas tree lights and
electrical work. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox,
Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
City Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for Cauncil action the dismissal
of a probationary employee. Jilk advised Robert Raddatz was hired as
Public Works Foreman under a six month probationary �eriod; but based upon
performance evaluations, his probationary period had been extended. Jilk
noted Raddatz ' one year anniversary date is August 1 , 1990. Jilk stated
that based upon a recommendation received from Raddatz' immediate
supervisor, Rich Hefti, ,and performance evaluations conducted by Hefti, it
is recommended that Counc,il discontinue the employment of Raddatz effective
July 31 , 1 990.
City Administrator Jilk further recommend2d the promotion of Michael
`r�idstrom �o the position of Public Works Foreman, effective July 18, 1990,
with a six month probationary period. Jilk noted Widstrom is currently
employed with the City as a Maintenance ITZ.
MOTION by Oxborough to approve the dismissal of Rober� Raddatz as public
works foreman for the City of Rosemount. SECOND by Napper. Ayes:
Willcox, 4Vippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Oxborough to promote tdichael taidstrom to the position of Public
Works �'oreman effective July 18, 1990, under a six month probationary
period. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Rlassen,
Willcox. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Napper to adjourn. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
itespectfully sub�nitted,
Susan P+I. Johnson, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk, City Administrator
Published this day of , 1990 in Dakota Countv Tribune.
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