HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of February 16, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMOM CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 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 16, 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 5(c) Citizen Advisory
Committee, Item 5(d) Resource Recovery Ad Hoc Committee, Item
5(e) Armory [moved from Item 7(a)), Item 6(i) Parks & Recreation
Board Report/Jaycees Park, Item 6(j) HRA Officer Election
Ratification, Item 7(c) Olympic Site Selection 1996, Item 7(d)
Airport Adequacy Task Force Representation, Item 8(b) Koch
Refinery and Item 8(c) Legislative Conference.
MOTION by Napper to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough,
Napper. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed the bids received for the fire truck tanker
retrofit as outlined in the administrator's memorandum dated
February 12, 1988. The fire department membership recommended
awarding the bid to Engle Fabrication, Alternate B, stainless
steel tank, stainless steel bolster frame and steel equipment, in
the amount of $29,580. Councilmember Walsh questioned why this
equipment was under budgeted and from what fund would the overage
be allocated. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised the budget
amount was based on estimates provided by some of the same
suppliers who bid on this project. Fire Chief Scott Aker advised
the increase could be contributed to the increase of cost in
stainless steel. Councilmember Napper recommended withholding a
decision on determination of additional funding until the fire
chief has had the opportunity to discuss this matter with the
finance department. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Napper to accept the bids and award the contract to
Engle Fabrication, Sauk Centre, MN, for Alternate B, in the
amount of $23,580. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann,
Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: Walsh.
Council reviewed the proposal to consider the utilization of the
University Research Center elevated tank into the proposed rural
water system from the firm designing the rural water system for
the University of Minnesota. Administrator Stephan Jilk provided
Council with another letter received this date from the same
engineering firm reconsidering this proposal. Based upon this
reconsideration and staff's research, the administrator
recommended that Council not consider incorporating the elevated
tank into the water system. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Hoke.to disallow the Rosemount Research Center elevated
water tank into the proposed rural water system and to deny
ownership of this tank. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Hoke,
Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
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In response to a member of the Planning Commission who proposed
investigating the role of a citizen advisory committee and input
received from several citizens over the last several weeks, Mayor
Hoke reiterated that staff complete their research regarding this
committee.
MOTION by Hoke to appoint Thomas S. Maley, 13021 Rich Valley
Boulevard, to the Resource Recovery Ad Hoc Committee. SECOND by
Napper. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke.
Nays: 0.
Mayor Hoke requested that staff schedule a meeting to determine
the scope and goals of the Resource Recovery Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Hoke reported on the resolution adopted at the February 9,
1988 Special Council meeting authorizing staff to begin
negotiations with the owners of the 12 -acre parcel known as the
Schwarz farmstead as a site for an armory. Mayor Hoke also
summarized the meeting he attended with city staff and Rosemount
High School Principal Dick Dewey when the city and school
district presented their proposals to the National Guard to build
an armory in Rosemount. Mayor Hoke stated he felt the meeting
went very well. The National Guard will schedule a date and time
to visit the proposed site and conduct soil boring tests.
City Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Don
Darling requested the City Council to approve the concept for
providing short term funding for construction of the South Robert
Square Project at the intersection of Highway 3 and 145th Street
West. Darling suggested an interest rate of one percent to one
and one-half percent over the current jumbo certificate of
deposit rates. Darling advised the architect provided an
estimate of approximately $1,000,000 to finance the project
adding the City would appropriate the funds by issuing drafts.
Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Walsh to approve the concept of the City of Rosemount
issuing funds for a short term construction loan to the City
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes:
Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk presented the requests for proposals
for location and number of fire station facilities and the
combining of police and fire department administrative functions
for Council review and approval. The administrator advised the
request for proposal for the study on the public works facility
was not submitted because of continuing discussion amongst staff
has indicated that staff will be able to determine the needs for
this facility without the use of an outside consultant. See
Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize city staff to issue the Request for
Proposal for Combining Police and Fire Department Administrative
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Functions. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke,
Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize city staff to issues the Request for
Proposal for Location and Number of Fire Station Facilities.
SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper,
Walsh. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed the administrator's memorandum requesting the
purchase of new election equipment in the amount of $20,520.
Administrator Stephan Jilk explained the operation of the new
equipment, known as the Optech III -P. Jilk advised changes in
Minnesota election laws required that voting equipment be
equipped to indicate party preference, and the present election
equipment does not have this capability. Jilk requested
Council's authorization to designate the additional $8,250
needed, over budget, to come out of the council designated
account. Councilmember Napper expressed concern that the $8,250
would significantly reduce this account.' Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Walsh to approve the purchase of the new election
equipment in the amount of $20,520 with the over budgeted amount
to be taken out of the council designated account. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh.
Nays: 0.
The feasibility report to determine the engineering feasibility
and the estimated cost for reconstructing the Chili/Chippendale/
145th Street intersection to make a new four-way intersection was
reviewed by Council. Engineer Rich Hefti advised the consulting
engineer estimated the total construction cost to be $80,000, but
this does not include cost for obtaining the necessary easements
for the proposed realignment. Hefti requested direction from
Council to authorize staff to meet with the school district to
discuss the school district making a contribution to the project.
Hefti stated it was staff's consensus that the school district
traffic contributed significantly to the extent of the
operational problems existing at this intersection. Council
agreed the consulting engineer should review the feasibility
report to incorporate sidewalks in the study and to prepare
detailed sketches of the realignment in relation to the
existing homes. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Hoke to table Project 179 to the March 1, 1988 Regular
Council Meeting and to direct staff to review the feasibility
report for the inclusion of sidewalks. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes:
Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold updated Council on his
involvement with the Rosemount Jaycees to establish a viable
program for contributing funds by the Jaycees to organize a park
improvement project. Bechtold advised the funds would be for the
establishment of a new city park with Jaycees providing a liaison
to the Parks & Recreation Committee for this project. Rosemount
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Jaycees Dick Bland, John Howard and Paul Eggen presented the
Council with a letter announcing the establishment of the City of
Rosemount Park Trust Fund and committing up to $40,000 for this
project. Council extended their appreciation for this
contribution and past Rosemount Jaycees' involvement in the
community. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
A ten minute recess was called with the meeting continuing at
9:30 p.m.
City Engineer Rich Hefti presented the feasibility report for
street and utility construction for Phase III of Valley Oak
Addition Replat and recommended a public improvements hearing be
scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at 8:00 p.m. The engineer
reviewed the cost estimates for sanitary sewer, watermain,
drainage, streets and street lighting improvements. Engineer
Hefti was requested by Council to investigate the type and cost
of street lighting available for this project. See -Clerk's File
1988-5.
MOTION by Hoke to adopt Resolution 1988-14, A RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITY PROJECT 0180, VALLEY OAK
ADDITION REPLAT, PHASE III, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh,
Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0.
City Engineer Rich Hefti reviewed with Council the plans and
specifications for Carrollton storm sewer overflow, City Project
166. Hefti proposed to use city forces to perform the work and
to substitute a high quality plastic pipe in lieu of the proposed
concrete pipe in order to reduce labor and material costs.
Hefti indicated the owner of Lot 6 has dedicated the necessary
easement needed for construction. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Hoke to approve the plans and specification for
Carrollton storm sewer overflow, City Project 166. SECOND by
Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Napper to adopt Resolution 1988-15, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PLANS FOR COUNTY STATE -AID HIGHWAY 42 IMPROVEMENTS
BETWEEN US 52 AND TH 55, CITY PROJECT 1987-903. SECOND by Walsh.
Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed City Engineer Hefti's memorandum of February 9,
1988 regarding the Utility Commission's recommendation to
increase the water and sanitary sewer charges to $909. Hefti
stated this represents a 22 percent increase from the current fee
of $743 which was approved in 1982. See Clerk's File 1988-5.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-5, A RESOLUTION SETTING
1988 WATER AND -SEWER RESIDENTIAL CONNECTION CHARGES. SECOND by
Napper. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh.
Nays: 0.
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Councilmember Walsh announced the Rosemount HRA Board elected
Walsh as Chairman and Mike Willard as Secretary for 1988.
MOTION by Wippermann to ratify the election results of the
Rosemount HRA. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper,
Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
Mayor Hoke reported on the Elected Officials Conference he
attended on February 6, 1988 and the one that he and
Councilmembers Oxborough and Wippermann attended on February 7,
1988.
Mayor Hoke apprised Council of his contact with the Metropolitan
Airport Commission regarding city representation on the Airport
Adequacy Task Force. Mayor Hoke stated he was advised that the
committee was too large already and too far into the process to
allow any new members. The mayor stated staff will attend the
meeting scheduled for February 17, 1988, and the city will
receive all the minutes and agendas in an attempt to keep up to
date on the airport issue.
Mayor Hoke informed Council of his involvement in an invitation
to metropolitan mayors to attend an informational meeting
regarding a bid effort for the Twin Cities to host the 1996
summer olympic games. Mayor Hoke advised the proposed rifle
range in Empire Township has been selected for the shooting
events of the Olympics if the Twin Cities is selected.
Councilmember Napper, as chairman of the Dakota County Gun Club,
updated Council on the history of the gun club and the events
leading to this proposal.
Administrator Stephan Jilk reported on a recent meeting involving
county and city officials and staff and the University of
Minnesota regarding the extension of 160th Street through
university property.
Administrator Stephan Jilk presented for discussion the incident
that occurred on February 13, 1988 regarding the odor emanating
from Koch Refinery into surrounding cities and the fire at Koch
Refinery on the same day. Jilk advised that several months ago
he had suggested to Tom Segar, Industrial Relations/Environmental
Manger for Koch Refinery, that the city and Koch should set up a
communication program informing the city of any occurrence at the
refinery that the public and city residents should be aware of.
This communication would enable city staff and officials to
respond knowledgeably and improve the relationship of the city
and the refinery with the public when incidents like this occur.
It was the consensus of the Council that the goodwill attitude
and cooperation between the city and Koch have declined and
should be improved.
MOTION by Hoke to request Koch Refinery to join with the City of
Rosemount in implementing a communication process in which the
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city will be informed on all matters that could possibly affect
the community. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper,
Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk reported on the League of Cities
Legislative Conference he attended on this date. Jilk stated
this conference allows cities state wide to join together on the
opening day of the legislative session and to obtain information
on proposed legislation for the year.
MOTION by Hoke to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 5. Nays
0.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Johnson
Council Secretary/Deputy Clerk
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk
Administrator/Clerk
Published this day of , 1988 in Dakota County Tribune.
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