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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of November 20, 1990 Regular Council Meeting . , ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCCEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 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, November 20, 1990, at 7 : 30 p.m, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Acting Mayor Wippermann called the meeting to order with Council Members Willcox, Oxborough and Klassen pr?sent. Acting Mayor Wippermann led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Cindy Carlson, planning intern from the University of Minnesota, was introduced to Council. Council welcomed Cindy who will be working for the City for a one year period. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Agenda subject to changing the word, "overage" to "surplus" in the last paragraph of Item 4 (e) , Approve Purchase of Traffic Radar Unit. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0 . Dean Weigel, Executive Director of the Minnesota Valley Humane Society, extended his appreciation to Council and staff inembers for their efforts in trying to locate a site for an animal shelter in Rosemount. Weigel announced the recent purchase of the old Burnsville City Hall. Weigel estimated an opening date in the early part of 1991 . Weigel requested from the City a one time donation of $.50 per capita which will be used for renovation costs and start up of equipment for the new shelter. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the expenditure of $4, 000 in the 1991 operating budget to the Minnesota Valley Humane Society for their shelter construction project. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0. Economic Development Specialist Tracie Pechonick reviewed a Supplemental Agreement Between the City of Rosemount and Knutson Services, Inc. regarding the use of Knutson Services as the contract hauler for the 1991 Rosemount recycling program. Pechonick announced that in 1991 , additions to the City' s curbside recycling program will include high grade office paper, corrugated cardboard, one time collection of Christm�as trees which will be composted and all recyclable plastic containers. Prior to January 1 , 1991 , a special mailer will be mailed to all residences announcing the new recycling program. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Supplemental Agreement Between the City of Rosemount and Knutson Services, Inc. and to authorize the appropriate signatures. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Council held discussion on Project 197, Valley Oak Pond Outlet, as to whether the Valley Oak Pond located within the Winds Crossing Addition should be left as a dry pond, as approved by Council on September 4, 1990 , or changed to a wet pond with the capability of holding water should there be adequate runoff available. If the wet pond was included in the project, it was suggested the maintenance of the pond could be addressed through a covenant or neighborhood association of those residents living around the pond. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCCEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1990 Mayor Napper took his chair at this time. Following further discussion by Council and residents from the area, City Engineer Rich Hefti recommended the City bid the project with the dry pond as the base bid and the wet pond as the alternate bid. The bidding process would allow the City to go forward with the project and also permit the City to inform residents of the exact costs for construction of the wet pond. Council concurred this information would be valuable in determining whether to approve the wet pond construction. Council further concurred it would they would like to know if additional funding from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Ducks Unlimited is still possible before final disposition on the project is made. See Clerk' s File 1990-36 . MOTION by Napper to receive the addendum to the original feasibility report to Project 197 , Valley Oak Pond Outlet. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0 . MOTION by Klassen to instruct staff to go out for bids on Project 197 and to identify the dry pond as the base bid and the wet pond as an alternate bid. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays : 0. Abstain: Napper. MOTION by Willcox to direct the Public Works Department to perform proper maintenance on Valley Oak Pond, whether constructed as a dry pond or a wet pond. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox. Nays: 0 . Mayor Napper informed Council of his request for staff to prepare a list of alternatives for Council to consider with regards to mining operations in the Agriculture District. Community Development Director Dean Johnson reviewed several alternatives and recommended an overlay option within the Agriculture District to allow mining operations in an area east of Highway 52 and within a one-half mile distance of County Road 42. Council Member Wippermann suggested language be included in the Zoning Ordinance which would keep the mining operations small and restoration would occur on a faster timetable then normal mining operations. As an example, Wippermann suggested provisions that would require 75� of each phase completed in one year and the balance within eighteen months. Johnson will receive input from mining operators and provide further information on Wippermann' s suggestions. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. Administrator Stephan Jilk commented on the more than usual amount of official weed notices generated by the City this past summer, and the City having to cut vegetation according to the Weed and Vegetation Control Section of the City Code. Jilk advised this Section of the Code was originally adopted in 1975 and amended in 1983. Jilk felt the present Ordinance may not address the many changes and different types of land uses and development presently existing in the community and further felt the intent of the ordinance, to allow the City to cut vegetation which has reached a certain level based upon complaints of others , is not broad enough in scope. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. 2 ' � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCCEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1990 A petition was received from property owners in Rosemount Hills III Addition requesting the City to modify the current Weed and Vegetation Control Ordinance. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. Administrator Jilk recommended that a committee be formed comprising of r�presentatives from the community, city staff and council for the purpose of reviewing the existing ordinance, other city ordinances covering weed and vegetation control and current information available from other sources to draft a more encompassing and more manageable ordinance. Citizens in the audience requested that Council consider modification of the weed ordinance and provided suggestions on the make up of the committee. MOTION by Napper to receive the petition to modify the Weed and Vegetation Ordinance and to place it on file. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0 . MOTION by Napper to authorize the establishment of a committee to review the existing weed ordinance and to make recommendations for revisions. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. nays: 0 . Council reviewed a letter dated November 15 , 1990 from Mike McDonough, Sunrise Builder Supply, 14000 South Robert Trail, in which McDonough requested an indication the City as to whether or not the City is interested in acquiring his property. Administrator Jilk advised many issues need to be addressed before the City can move forward on the purchase of the property. Council unanimously agreed the property for various reasons would be a benefit to the City and assured McDonough this issue would be deal with in a timely manner. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. Community Development Director Dean Johnson reviewed the Proposed Metropolitan Council Policies for the Rural Service Area in which the majority of the City lies. Johnson reviewed the two primary issues relating to the City' s current planning efforts and potential land use policies. See Clerk' s File 1990-36 . Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement which would allow the addition of Ravena Township to the Watershed Management Organization and provide two housekeeping amendments. See Clerk` s r^ile 1990-36 . MOTION by Wippermann to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR THE VERMILLION RIVER WATERSHED. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough. Nays: 0 . Community Development Director Dean Johnson requested Council authorization to proceed with notifying property and business owners with signs not in compliance with the ordinance that they have two weeks to bring their property into compliance or face being cited for violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Johnson advised his staff will provide assistance to those persons who contact the City before the two week period expires. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. 3 ` ' � ' ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCCEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1990 MOTION by Napper to authorize staff to proceed with sign ordinance enforcement. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti presented a recommendation to accept the resignation of Engineering Technician Blake Crandall and to advertise far a replacement. Hefti requested the advertisement be placed immediately with an application deadline of December 14, 1990. Discussion was held by Council to withhold advertising for the position until Council has had the opportunity to review the final draft of the proposed 1991 budget. It was also recommend a staffing needs study be completed before the position is ', filled. Following further discussion, Council reached a general consensus ' to allow placement of the advertisement after the public hearing on December 11 , 1990, to consider the 1991 Budget is held. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. MOTION by Napper to accept the resignation of Blake Crandall and to authorize advertising for the position effective December 14, 1990. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Napper, Oxborough, Klassen. Nays: Willcox. Mayor Napper presented for discussion the concept of a weekly Rosemount newspaper. Economic Development Specialist Tracie Pechonick commented on complaints received from citizens that the current city newsletter is not produced frequently enough and most of the information provided is either outdated or vague. Pechonick reported on meetings staff and Mayor Napper has attended with the editor of the "Farmington Independent" to discuss the production of a weekly newspaper which would be mailed to each household in Rosemount. Pechonick reviewed the proposed costs and proposed obligations of the City and the newspaper. Staff was requested to continue their discussions with representatives of the "This Week" and "Countryside" to determine what opportunities are available from these newspapers. Council concurred that staff should pursue the concept with the "Farmington Independent" but should also contact the "This Week" and "Countryside" . See Clerk' s File 1990-36. Administrator Stephan Jilk reminded Council of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for November 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Napper will officially pull the switch for the new lighting of the Christmas lights on the trees at City Hall and the new lights downtown. Administrator Jilk and Council commended the Public Works Department for their hard work in installing all the new decorations and lights. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. MOTION by Napper to set a Special Council Meeting for Monday, December 17, 1990, at 6: 30 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the City' s volunteer committees. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Napper, Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Administrator 5tephan Jilk presented to Council a listing of additions and deletions to the proposed 1991 Budget. Counci.l will receive an updated budget package within the next few days. See Clerk' s File 1990-36. 4 + " � ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCCEDINGS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1990 MOTION by Willcox to set a Special Council .Meeting for November 26, 1990, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussion the proposed 1991 Budget. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Oxborough, Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0 . Commissioner Loeding requested the City to reconsider its position on asking the County to eliminate Akron Avenue from its Five Year Capital Improvements Program. MOTION by Napper to adjourn. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Johnson, City Clerk ATTEST: Stephan Jilk, City Administrator � - Published this day of , 1990 in Dakota County Tribune. 5