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0 ROSEMO* CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 1988
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday,
February 2, 1988, at 7:`30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
City -Hall.
Mayor Hoke called the meeting to order with all members present.
Mayor Hoke led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was amended to include Item 8(c) Commission
Appointments.
The City's most recent new employees, Linda Jentink,
Receptionist, and Blake Crandall, Engineer Technician, were
introduced to Council.
MOTION by Walsh to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough,
Napper. Nays: 0.
The plans and specifications for Hawkins Pond, Project 176 were
reviewed by Council. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised he and the
consulting engineer have met with Walter Strese and John Hawkins
to discuss easement acquisitions and the impact of the project on
their land. Discussion was held regarding the effect of Project
177 on the grading and excavation costs for Project 176. It was
the consensus of the Council to table any action until Project
177, Section 30 storm sewer improvements is discussed and further
information is provided through a workshop session scheduled for
February 9, 1988. Hefti requested authorization to continue
negotiations for easement acquisition. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize the city staff and city attorney to
obtain the necessary easements and other acquisitions for Hawkins
Pond Improvements, Project 176. SECOND by Napper. Ayes:
Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell reviewed the proposed phasing
plan for Project 177, Section 30 storm sewer improvements.
Campbell explained the three phases proposed, the subdistricts
within each phase and the relationship of one phase upon another.
Campbell also outlined the estimated costs for each phase.
City Engineer Rich Hefti presented a preliminary assessment rate
table and outlined the estimated assessment rate for each
subdistrict within the proposed phases as well as the proposed
assessment policy for commercial, light industrial and multi-
family. Council See Clerk's File 1988-3.
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Council agreed Project 177 should be discussed further at the
Special Council meeting workshop on February 9, 1988. Council
and staff offered to conduct an informational meeting to the
residents of Project 176 and 177.
Council reviewed the Master Storm Sewer Plan Request for Proposal
(RFP) prepared by staff to allow the solicitation of engineering
firms to prepare a master storm sewer plan for basically the
urban sanitary sewer service district within the city. City
Engineer Hefti requested the due date for the proposals be
changed from February 5, 1988 to March 1, 1988 with Council
action considered at the March 15, 1988 meeting. See Clerk's
File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to approve the Master Storm Sewer Plan RFP and to
authorize staff to solicit responses. SECOND by Oxborough.
Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed the city engineer's memorandum of January 28,
1988 regarding final payment for County Road 42 improvements,
Project 163. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize final payment to the County Highway
Department in the amount of $53,021.10 for final payment for
County Road 42 between CSAH 71 and US 52, Project 163. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Walsh to appoint Scott Aker to a two year term as fire
chief and Jerry Anderson to a one year term as assistant fire
chief. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann,
Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
Mayor Hoke administered the oath of office to Scott Aker and
Jerry Anderson. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize the fire department to hold a
special election at its regular meeting in March, 1988 to fill
the position of secretary for the fire department. SECOND by
Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper.
Nays: 0.
Michele Schnitker, Director of Low Rent Housing, Dakota County
HRA, presented the Cooperation Agreement to authorize the HRA to
purchase up to five properties of scattered -site low rent housing
in the City of Rosemount. Schnitker outlined the program and
answered questions from Council. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
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MOTION by Walsh to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the
Dakota County HRA for scattered -site acquisitions. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh.
Nays: 0.
A ten minute recess was called at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened at
10:05 P.M.
Mayor Hoke presented for discussion his recommendation to have
staff research various avenues or methods of conducting a citizen
attitude survey. The mayor communicated his contacts with city
staffs who have recently conducted professionally done citizen
attitude surveys and who endorsed the practicality and benefit of
such surveys. Mayor Hoke also referred to a; letter he received
from a firm who provides this service. Administrator Stephan
Jilk advised staff would need input from the Council for their
conception on the formulation of the survey and the direction`
staff should take in preparing the requests for proposals. See
Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize preliminary research work on the
different forms and types of citizen attitude surveys. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann.'
Nays: 0
Mayor Hoke discussed the importance of keeping citizens informed
through public relation tools such as newsletters, public access
television and news releases as well as the flow of information
to citizens through task force and advisory meetings. The
administrator and Council discussed the effect of these
commitments on staff's time.
MOTION by Hoke to authorize staff to research methods to improve
the public relations of the city and to research ways in which
additional staff could be utilized to broaden public relations
and public information processes. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes:
Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0.
Council unanimously agreed to defer discussion on the building
official report to the March 8, 1988 Special Council meeting.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson presented for
discussion the proposed amendments to the Fire Code and Building
Code. Councilmember Wippermann expressed concerns regarding some
of the proposed changes on the storage of liquid petroleum gases.
Fire Marshall Bernie Szczesniak addressed the concerns and other
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questions from Council and agreed the language to some of the
proposed amendments could be changed. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to table action on the proposed amendments to the
Fire Code subject to the fire department and building department
rewriting the amendments as discussed. SECOND by Wippermann.
Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the Building Code.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson advised the
amendments will provide for the adoption of the current edition >
of the Minnesota State Building Code and Appendix Chapter 70 of
the Uniform Building Code to replace the chapter on excavations.
See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Ordinance XVIII.5, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 SECTIONS 9-1-1 AND 9-1-21 AND CHAPTER 2,
SECTIONS 9-2-1 AND 9-2-1, OF THE ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE. SECOND by
Hoke. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays:
0.
Council reviewed the proposed changes in the fee schedules for
building permits and electrical permits. Johnson noted the city
has not increased either fee schedules for several years and the
proposed increases would bring the city in line with area cities.
See Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Napper- to adopt Resolution 1988-10, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT.
SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper,
Walsh. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution _1988-11, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS IN THE CITY OF
ROSEMOUNT. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper,
Walsh, Wippermann. Nays:, 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk presented the recommendations made at
the last Utilities Commission meeting to continue the commission
and to appoint a citizen to the vacancy on the commission. Jilk
further advised the commission will review the scope of
responsibilities as set out in the City -Code and make
recommendations to Council in an attempt to clarify the
commission's scope or mission. Council unanimously agreed the
Utilities Commission should submit a recommendation for a person
to fill the commission vacancy. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
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As a repercussion to the County Board's selection for the
preferred and alternate sites to be located within thecityfor
the resource recovery project, Mayor Hoke recommended that an ad
hoc committee be established to deal with the location of the
resource recovery project and any issues regarding the project
that affects the city. The mayor recommended the committee be
made up of council, staff, planning commission and citizen
representatives. Councilmember Napper requested the citizen be
from the area of the resource recovery project.
MOTION by Walsh to appoint Mayor Hoke and Councilmember
Wippermann, Ron Jacobson, Stephan Jilk and Dean Johnson, and a
citizen to be selected as members of the Resource Recovery
Project Ad Hoc Committee. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes:
Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0.
The Council reviewed the city engineer's memorandum dated January
28, 1988 regarding staff's request to authorize a feasibility_
report for 1988 sanitary sewer extension from Lift Station #4 to
connect with an existing crossing under Shannon Parkway. City'
Engineer Hefti cited coinciding the construction of this project
with Project 176, if approved, and discussions with parties
interested in developing 80 acres east of Shannon Parkway as
reasons for suggesting the project. Hefti advised the developer
has been informed of his financial responsibility for requiring a
sewer line prior to the need of the adjacent land owners. See
Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize the feasibility report for 1988
sanitary sewer extension, Project 181 subject to receipt of a
letter of credit from the developer to guarantee the developer's
contribution to this project. SECOND by Napper. Ayes Napper,
Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0,
Mayor Hoke cited the importance of city staff and officials being
well informed of meetings and studies on current airport issues.
Mayor Hoke recommended that Council support the appointment of a_
city representative to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International
Airport Adequacy Task Force, and delegate a city representative
to attend Metropolitan Airport Commission meetings. Council
agreed with Mayor Hoke's suggestions and discussed who should be
appointed to attend these meetings and the strain upon existing
staffs' time if requested to attend.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-12, A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO
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PARTICIPATE IN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADEQUACY STUDY. SECOND by Oxborough.
Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Mayor Hoke commented on the large amount of interest in the
city's solicitation for commission appointments. The Mayor
requested that staff and Council contemplate means of utilizing
these valuable citizens through standing or advisory committees:
Mayor Hoke announced the appointments of Ron Jacobson to the
Planning Commission, Lois McKinley to the Parks & Recreation
Committee and Barbara Brown to the Parks & Recreation Committee
by the City Council at the Special Council Meeting held on
January 30, 1988.
Councilmember Napper requested a recess at 10:52 p.m. with the
meeting reconvening at 11:05 p.m.
Administrator Stephan Jilk reported to Council on the recent
meetings of the Rosemount Advisory Council and the University of
Minnesota Task Force. Council agreed the task force comprised of
city and county officials should be utilized as a subcommittee to
present the city's positions, through the administrator, to the
Rosemount Advisory Council. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
Administrator Stephan Jilk reported on the notification received
from Delta Environmental, the University of Minnesota's
consultant on the rural water project, that the University has
given their approval to proceed with the project with
construction commencing this spring. Jilk stated the project
consultants have requested that the one acre easement
configuration be changed to run totally along the west property
line from the north property line to the south property line.
The administrator outlined the consulting hydrogeologist's
reasons and recommended that Council pass a motion to change the
description of the property as set out in the contract with the
Dakota County Area Vocational Institute for the easement. See
Clerk's File 1988-3.
MOTION by Napper to draw up the necessary documentstochange the
easement at the old city hall site to run north and south along
the west,property line rather than in the northwest corner, and
to authorize the documents be forwarded to the Dakota County Area
Vocational Institute. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Napper, Walsh,
Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
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Administrator Stephan Jilk noted that Item 9(c) HRA Term and 9(d)
Lucking Insurance are informational items with no action required
by Council. See Clerk's File 1988-3.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson provided an update on
his attendance with five other cities regarding this group's
intent to opt out from the metropolitan transit system. The
Council indicated their support of approval for funds to be
designated from the general fund account in the event grant funds
are not available or reimbursement is in order.
Administrator Stephan Jilk requested Item 9(f) RFP's for Fire
Station, Public Works Facility and Fire/Police Administration be
deferred to the February 16, 1988 Regular Council Meeting.
Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council the contractor
approved to do the acoustical work in the council chambers backed
out of his commitment. The city hall architect has negotiated
with another contractor who will begin the project on the 19th of
February, 1988.
MOTION by Oxborough to adjourn. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes 5.
Nays 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Johnson, Council Secretary
ATTEST•
Stephan Jilk
Administrator/Clerk
Published this day of , 1988 in the
Dakota County Tribune.