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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of May 16, 1988 Regular Meeting . t • ROSEMO CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR EETING MAY 16, 1989 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, May 16, 1989, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Hoke called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Walsh and Oxborough present. Councilmember Wippermann was absent. Councilmember Napper arrived later on in the meeting. Mayor Hoke ied the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include Item 4(b) American Flags on 145th Street West; Item 6{e) Approve Plans & Specifications/Authoriz� Advertisement for Bids - West Ridge 3rd Additions Street and Utility Improvements; Item 7(h) Leprechaun Days Update; Item 9(c) Mississippi ' . Nat3.ona1 River and Recreational Area; and Item 9(d) Resource Recovery Froject. Mayor Hoke suspended the regular agenda to open the public hearing scheduled at this time to receive comments on an off-sale liquor license appl.ication. The administrator/clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Posted Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Publication. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. Council reviewed the application received from Larry D. McFarland, who is requesting to operate an off-sale liquor store to be located on a parcel just south of the Holiday Station at the intersection of Chippendale Avenue and 151st Street. Deputy Clerk Susan Johnson noted the building has not been constructed and outlined the conditions for granting a license under such circumstances. Jahnson advised the appropriate fees and bond have been received. See Clerk' s File 1989- 18. There were no comments received for or against the application. MOTION by Walsh to close the public hearing. -SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Wa1sh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. MOTION by Hoke to approve an off-sale liquor license for Larry D. McFarland to sell intoxicating liquor at an establishment known as Mae's Bottle Shop, proposed to be located at 151st Street and Chippendale Avenue, subject to issuance of certificate of occupancy and subject� to receipt of certificate of insuranee. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hef ti advised of a request sen� to the county highway engineer to conduct traffic studies at the intersections of Shannon Parkway and County Road 42 and Diamond Path and Connemara Trail. Hefti advised the study will allow consideration by the county to include signals for these two intersections in future highway budgets. Hefti stated that after the studies have been com�leted and signals are warranted by the county, four-way stop signs could be instailed. See Clerk' s Fil� 1989-18. Y � � ROSEMOt� CITY PROCEEDINGS � REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1989 . Councilmember Oxborough advised the Rosemount American Legion has donated American Flags for display on 145th Street West on the appropriate holidays. Councilmember Oxborough thanked the public warks department for mounting the flag holders which will hold the American F1ag and the Irish Flag on the decorative poles on 145th Street. The Consent Agenda was reviewed by Council. Regarding the May 2, 1989 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, Administrator Stephan Jilk recommended ' �hat the last paragraph on page 3 be changed to ref lect that the Park Board at their April 17, 1989 meeting passed a motion in support of the 1990 Celebrate Minnesota project rather than the town green concept. yayor Hoke requested that the same paragraph be amended to read that Mayor Hoke requested that Council . . . ask staff to consider building in an additional expenditure . . . , rather than . . . ask staff to build in . . . MOTION by Wa1sh to approve the Consent Agenda subject to corrections to the May 2, 1989 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Oxborough, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0. Economic Development Specialist Tracie Pechonick presented information on the proposed home delivered rneals program in Rosemount and the propasal for sponsorship by the city. Pechonick reviewed the ratghts and responsibil3.ties of the city as sponsor for the program. Kathy Piersan, manager of the home delivered meals coordination project in Dakota County commented on the overwhelming support facom rez�idents and organixat3ons for such a program in Itasemount. See Clerk' s File 19$9- 18. MOTION by Oxbarough to approve the city sponsorship of the Rosemount home delivered meals program subject to the execution of satisfactory agreements with the HDM Program Advisory Baard and Apple Valley Health Care Center. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for Couneil acloptian the ordinanc� for renewing and extending a cable televisian franchise within the city. Jilk advised �he revised franchise ordinance would allow for an increas� in the franchise fee from three percent to five percent, and Star Cable wauld be responsible for providing broadcasting equipment capabilities at city hall. Chairman of the Cable Commission Joseph Walsh stated the Cable Commission recommended approval of the franchise agreement, and he thanked the administrator for providing the city with a credible franchise on par with franchises of Apple Valley and Lakeville. Clerk' s file 1989-18. MQTION by Walsh to adopt AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING A GABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AND RULES GOVERNING ITS OPERATION. SECQND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Walsh. Nays: 0. 2 J • ROSEMO� CITY FROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1989 . Administrator Jilk presented the proposed ordinance for renewal of the electric franchise with Dakota Electric Association. Jilk advised that negotiations with Dakota Electric during the past several months have resulted in the franchise period ending in September, 1995 so as to coincide with the termination of the Northern States Power electric franchise; to require Dakota Electric Association to provide training for city employees in case of emergencies involving their utility and to provide a twenty-four hour emergency access telephone. Jilk further advised the city has received a commitment from Dakota Electric for technical and service assistance in the city' s economic development program for printing of brochures and literature and other assistance in the Start City program. The adminis�rator commended Dakota Electric for their recognition of the needs for economic development in a community the size of Rosemount and noted the cost savings to the city amounting to several thousand dollars over the next few years. Councilmember Walsh, as President of the Utilities Commission, thanked the administrator for the successful negotiations with the utility company. Walsh advised the Utilities Commission recommended approval of the franchise renewal. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. MOTION by Walsh to adopt AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO DAKOTA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, A MINNESOTA CORPORATTON, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSTON TC) CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REpAIR, AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, LINES, FIXTURES, AND APPtJRTENANCES, FOR THE FURNISHING OF EL�CTRIC ENRRGY TO THB CITY, ITS INHABZTANTS, ANIa OTHERS� AND TO USE THE PUBLTC WAYS AND PUBLTC GROUNDS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES. SEC�ND by Hoke. Ayess Oxborvugh, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised negotiatians with Northern States Power Company for the operation of a gas utility have been unsuccessful to date. Jilk advised a cooperative effort has not been extended by Northern States Power concerning economic development assistance. Deputy Clerk Susan Johnson requested that Council rescind Resolution 1989-47 and reset the bid opening for West Ridge 3rd Addition Street and Utiiity Improvements for June 8, 1989, at 10:00 a,m. Johnson advised the bid opening dates stated in the published Notice of Bids and Resolution 1989-47 were different. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. MOTION by Walsh to adopt A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 1989-47 AND APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS, WEST RIDGE 3RD ADDITION UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT #195. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Waish, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Fiscal Consultant Jerry Shannon reviewed the recommendations received from Springsted, Incorporated, dated May 11 , 1989 for the issuance of $2,575,000 General Obligations Improvement Bonds, Series 1989B. The consultant recommended these bonds be offered for sale on Tuesday, June 3 • ROSEMO� CTTY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1989 20, 1989, 12:00 Noon, at the Springsted off�.ces. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. MOTION by Walsh to adopt A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF $2,575,Q00 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMF,NTS BQNDS, SERIES 1989B. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Walsh. Nays: 0. Parks & Recreation Direetor David Bechtold reviewed the bids received on May 11 , 1989 for Jaycee Park Impravements, Project 198. Aechtold r_ecommended the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Brown and Chris, in the amount of $99,627.90. See Clerk' s File 1989- 18. MOTION by Wa1sh to adopt A RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT ON JAYCEE PARR, PHASE I, GRADING AND IITILITY CONSTRUCTIQN, CITY PROJECT NO. 198. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Oxborough, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised o£ the Utilities Commission' s recommendation to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the construction of Water Tower �#2. Utilities Commission President Joseph Wal.sh advi.sed the commission is looking at bidding an alternate for twa different styles, single pedestal sph�roid and single pedestal fluted col,umn, and consideration of bids may depend on the appropriate style for the proposed area. Consulting Engineer on the pro�ect, Kurt Johnson from TK�A, advised that because o£ a topographical review error,` the tawer should be sMitted approximately 80 feet in order to take advantage of the highest elevation in t�ie proxima�e area. There was a consensus from Council th�t land be purehased to compensate for the shifting of the tower and for an adequate buffer area around the tower. See Clerk' s File 1989- 18. MOTION by Walsh to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORI�ING ADVERTISEMENT OF BiDS, WATER TOWER #2, PROJECT #183. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to authorize the purchase of the necessary land for the Water Tower #2 site. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti presented a recommendation from the UtilitiPs Commission for Council to adopt a resolution against proposed FPA T�ead Rules currently being considered by the United States Congress. Hefti review the impacts the proposed rules would have on the city. See Clerk s File 1989-18. MOTION by Oxborough to adopt A RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED NEW EPA RULES FOR LEAD AND C4PPER. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Oxborough, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0. 4 � ROSEMO� CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING ,�; MAY 16, 1989 Finance Director pon Darling reviewed with council the Request for Proposal (RFP) far the purchase of computer hardware in the finance department. Darling advised the new computer system would provide considerable upgrades in data processing equipment for both the finance and po].ice departments. The poliee department would receive the current system being used by finance personnel. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. Councilmember Napper arrived at the meeting at 9:30 p.m. MOTION by Hoke to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) and to author3ze advertisement of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a computer system. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Qxbnrough. Nays: 0. Abstain: Napper. MOTION by Hoke to set a special council meeting on June 5, 1989, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of approving bids recei.ved for city park improvements portion of the school/city park project. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Jerry and Jim Anderson fram A.AA Auto Salvage and their legal representative were present to discuss the impact of the adoption of Appendix Chapter 38 on their proposed r�location project. Mike Molenda, attorney for the AAA Auto Salvage, informed Gouncil the Andersons had been under the assumption that their pro�ect would not be affected by the recently passed fire suppression requirements and provided alternatives for the Council to consider. Molenda advised t�e Andersons would be willing to install a dry system if an indication is received from the city that city water would be installed within a re�sonable period of time. Molenda stated the cost for constructing a reservoir for a sprinkler system could prohibit the project from moving forward. Council and staff discussed the alternatives presented by the Anderson' s counsel and the feasibility of excluding the project from the Appendix Chapter 38. Following further discussion, Council reached a consensixs that because of the simultaneous adoption of Appendix Chapter 38 and approval by Council for rezoning and including salvage operations as an allowable use in the Zoning Ordinance and �he scheduled compl�tion of the project, the Appendix Chapter 38 requirements should not apply to the AAA Auto Salvage project. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. MOTTON by Oxborough the interpreta�ion by �he City Council was that Appendix Chapter 38 will not apply to the AAA Auto Salvage project because of the time frame of the completion of the project. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to authorize city staff to work with representatives of AAA Auto Salvage to work out an agreement on the installati4n of the sprinkler system according to Appendix Chapter 3$ and the availability of city water to the project. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. 5 ;;.� '; , • • ROSEMO�' CITY FROCEEDINGS � REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1989 Councilmember Walsh provided an update on the dances scheduled during Leprechaun Days. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. Mayor Hoke requested that town meeting discussion be tabled to the June 6, 1989 Council Meeting since he has not received the summary of the town meeting from Decision Resources. Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed the job description, salary range and advertisement for the public works superv�sor position. See Clerk's File 1989-18. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised that General Cox, and Tom Vesley from the Minnesota National Guard, and Gary $erg from Brooklyn Park, addressed issues on funding, time frame, design questions and general ' information at the last Armory Committee meeting. At the June 5 meeting, ice arena managers from other cammunities wi11 be �.nvited to attend �o answer questions from members of the committee. Administrator Stephan Jilk recommended that Council appoint a • representative �o apply for appointment by Gavernor Perpich to a 22- member coordinating commission. Jilk advised the commission will be charged with developing and implementing a management plan for the river corridor as a result of Congress designating a 69 mile stretch of the Mississippi a national river and recreation area. See Clerk' s File 1989-18. MOTION by Napper to submit the name of Rollan Hoke as an applicant for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area coordinating commission. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. Abstain: Hoke. Administrator Stephan Jilk presented the concept of inviting county representatives and Dako�a County Citizens Against Burning (DCCAB) representatives to an informational meeting with Council regarding the Dakota County resource recovery projeet. Council concurred to review this suggestion at a later date. The administrator requested direction from Council on whether staff should proceed to schedule tours of Combustion Engineering facilities similar to the one proposed to be built in Dakota County. The administrator advised Combustion Engineering would be responsible for hatel accommodations and ground transportation, and the city would be responsible for airfares. Tt was the consensus of Council that staff continue working with county representatives and Combustion Engineering on further details for a tour in August. 6 � . . � ROSEMOU� CITY PROCEEDING$ REGULAR EETING MAY 16, 1989 MOTION by Hoke to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Respectfully submi�ted, Susan M. Johnson, neputy Clerk A'rTEST: Stephan Jilk, Administrator/Clerk Published thiS day of , 1989, in Dakota �ountv �ribune. 7