HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of March 15, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMOU CITY PROCEEDINGS
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MARCH 15, 1988
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the
City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Mayor Hoke called the 'meeting to order with Councilmembers Walsh, '
Oxborough and Napper present
Mayor Hoke led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was amended as follows Item 5(g) MWCC Ash Removal_
and Item 8(h) Leprechaun Days Fire Works were added. Item 8(1)
Police Department Radio Purchase was transferred from the Consent
Calendar to new business.
MOTION by Oxborough to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays:
0. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
The proposed amendments to the City Fire Code were reviewed by
Council. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised the amended code
addresses the questions and concerns Council expressed at the
meeting on February 2, 1988. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Ordinance XVIII.6, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 10 SECTIONS 6-1-1 THROUGH SECTIONS 6-1-61 OF THE
ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke,
Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk presented the proposed ordinance to
amend City Code Title 2, Chapter 4, outlining the authority and
responsibilities of the Rosemount Utilities Commission. Jilk
noted the amendments reflect the discussions and conclusions
arrived at by the Utilities Commission in an attempt to clarify
the scope of the responsibilities and authority vested in the "
commission by the City Council of Rosemount. One major change
was the compensation to be received by the members. The
administrator recommended postponing any action on the ordinance
since compensation for all city commissions and committees will
be discussed at the April 5, 1988 Council meeting. See Clerk's
File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to postpone adoption of An Ordinance Amending
Title 2, Chapter 4, Pertaining to Public Utilities Commission
definitely to the April 5, 1988 Council meeting. SECOND by
Napper. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0.
Public Works Director Rich Iiefti presented a resolution
clarifying the Council's past actions regarding recent rate
increases for user fees and connection charges and bringing
Resolution 1983-11 up to date. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
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MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-18, a resolution
regarding WATER AND SEWER RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS. SECOND by
Hoke. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays 0.
Council reviewed the permit to be issued by the city to Lee
Moeller d/b/a The Adventure Zone for the period of April 1, 1988
to October 31, 1988. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to approve the renewal of the permit for The
Adventure Zone from April 1, 1988 to October 31, 1988 and to
authorize the necessary signatures. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes:'
Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays; 0,
Mayor Hoke suspended the regular agenda discussion immediately
upon opening the public hearing that had been scheduled for 8:00
p.m.
Mayor Hoke opened the public hearing to consider the improvements
for Valley Oak Addition Replat, Phase III, streets and utilities.
The Administrator/Clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of
Publication and the Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing
Notice. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell gave a detailed overview of
the project describing the proposed utility and street
improvements and the estimated cost for each improvement. The
engineer advised the developer will be required to complete all
site grading, street grading and additional work on Outlot A of a
previous addition before the project will begin.
City Engineer Rich Hefti advised the development will be
responsible for the estimated construction cost in the amount of
$177,000.00 and an amount of $56,958.00 that was not assessed for
lateral benefits from core facilities installed under city
Project #154, Contract 1985-3. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
There were no public comments regarding this project.
MOTION by Walsh to close the public hearing. SECOND by Hoke.
Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Napper to Adopt Resolution 1988-19, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR VALLEY OAK ADDITION REPLAT, PHASE
III, CITY PROJECT #180. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Oxborough,
Napper, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0.
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MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988--20, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS IN VALLEY OAK ADDITION REPLAT, PHASE III. SECOND by
Hoke. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0,
Mayor Hoke opened the public hearing scheduled for this time
explaining the purpose of the hearing is to receive input on the
vacation of all drainage and utility easements affecting Lots 1-
9, Block 4, Wensmann Addition.
The Administrator/Clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of
Publication and Affidavit of Posted Hearing Notice. Sae Clerk's
File 1988-8.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson advised the request
from the developer to consider vacation of easements has been
withdrawn.
MOTION by Walsh to close the public hearing. SECOND by,
Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0.
No action was taken by Council.
City Engineer Rich flefti recommended that Council approve the
hiring of Dean Sandstrom to fill the 'mechanic position at the
Mechanic III, Step B Level, at a starting salary of $12.02 per
hour. Hefti further recommended that upon completion of a
satisfactory six month probationary period, Sandstrom be moved up
to the Step C classification; and after one year be eligible for
moving up to the Step D classification. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
MOTION by Napper to hire Dean Sandstrom for the position of
Mechanic III, Step B Level, at a starting salary of $12:02 and a
starting date of April 4, 1988 and to approve the accelerated
step process as recommended by the city engineer. SECOND by
Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson presented for Council
approval a Joint Powers Agreement and adopting resolution to
cause an "Area Needs Assessment/Transit Study" on behalf of the
six cities working together in evaluating a program to be set up
and established by the six cities to operate and maintain, within
financial limits already set up by the Metropolitan Transit`
Commission, for bus service to the same six cities. Johnson
advised the joint powers agreement requests 100 percent funding
from the Regional Transit Board; but if the grant is denied the
cities will agree to proceed with the study and share in the
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costs according to a percentage contribution based upon
population. See Clerk's File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-20, A JOINT RESOLUTION
FOR AREA NEEDS ASSESSMENT/TRANSIT STUDY. SECOND by Napper.
Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Hoke. Nays; 0.
Councilmember Napper commented on' the article in the "St. Paul
Pioneer Dispatch" this date regarding the firm which hauled ash
for the MWCC to a .remote location in South Dakota for processing.
Napper stated South Dakota officials are attempting to stop this
transporting of ash to their state. Since a location in
Rosemount is used for interim storage of the ash, Councilmember
Napper wanted to bring this to Council's attention and direct
citystaff to research how much ash is still being stored at this
site and if the city has a responsibility for removal of it.
Administrator Stephan Jilk advised that because of the discussion
by Council at a past meeting regarding recent incidents during
the last several months at Koch Refinery and the lack of
communicating these incidents to the city and its residents, Ray
Knutson, Vice President of Operations for Koch Refinery, has
requested to speak to the Council regarding these incidents and
their desire to improve the relationship with the city.
Ray Knutson provided background information on the operation and
employees of Koch Refinery, in addition to reviewing recent
issues 'and incidents, environmental areas that affect the
refinery, a community notification plan, better communication to
the community and increased media communications by Koch
Refinery.
A recess was called at 9:15 p.m. with the meeting continuing at
9:25 p.m.
MOTION by Walsh to ratify the resignation of Duane Jacobson from
the Rosemount Volunteer Fire- Department. SECOND by Oxborough.
Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0.
City Engineer Rich Hefti presented the one hundred percent
petition received from Parkview, Inc. for O'Leary's Hills 4th
Addition utility and street improvements, Project #184. See
Clerk's File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to accept the petition for Project #184,
O'Leary's Hills 4th Addition utility and street improvements and
to authorize the feasibility report for this project. SECOND by
Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0.
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City Engineer Rich Hefti presented the final assessment roll for
Connemara Trail Street Improvement, Project #169 and recommended
the final assessment hearing be scheduled for April 19, 1988, at
8:00 p.m. Hefti reviewed the method of determining the
residential street equivalent cost for this project. See Clerk's
File 1988-8.
MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-22, A RESOLUTION
DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSEDr ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT, AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT .`
CONNEMARA TRAIL STREET IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT 0169. SECOND by
Napper. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0.
Parks & Recreation Director David Bechtold informed Council of
the three quotes received for the purchase of a 50HP tractor to
be used primarily on ball fields and for turf management. The
low quote was received from Bahls Motor & Implement Company of
Hastings for a Case/International 585 in the amount of $11,975.
See Clerk's.File 1988-7.
MOTION by Walsh to authorize the purchase of a Case/International
585 from Bahls Motor & Implement Company in the amount of $11,975
to be allocated from the CIP fund. SECOND by Napper. Ayes:
Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson reported on the
Planning Commission's review of the preliminary plat for Shannon
Oaks. Johnson stated the plat submitted this date consisted of
11 lots; and upon discussion with the Planning Commissioners, the
developer indicated he would revise the preliminary plat to
consist of 12 lots. The Planning Commission approved the concept
of the preliminary plat with formal approval at their next
meeting. The Planning Commission recommended that Council seta
public hearing for approval of the preliminary plat for April 5.
1988, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.
MOTION by Walsh to set a public hearing for April 5, 1988, at
8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to review Shannon
Oaks Preliminary Plat. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Oxborough,'
Napper, Walsh, Hoke. Nays: 0.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson advised the County
Board will be soliciting appointments from each of the cities for
representation on two subcommittees called organized and routed
collection and recycling. In addition, the board may be:
recruiting volunteers to serve on a solid waste management
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education committee. It was the unanimous consensus of the
Council that staff should advertise for these committee members.
MOTION by Hoke to recruit and recommend to the County Board the
appointment of three individuals to the routed and organized
collection subcommittees recycling subcommittee and education
subcommittee. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke,
Oxborough. Nays; 0,
MOTION by Oxborough for the City of Rosemount to expend the
necessary funds for the purchase of fire works for the 1988
Leprechaun Days program. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke,
Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0,
Councilmember Walsh addressed the purchase of eight portable
radios and holsters which he had requested be removed from the
consent calendar and discussed under new business. Walsh
questioned the purchase of this CIP item without prior Council
approval since it was his understanding all CIP expenditures
required authorization by Council. The administrator advised he
was not aware of such a policy and suggested that as part of the
discussion and preparation of the 1989 budget and CIP, that staff
review Councilmember Walsh's concern as well as an overall review
of the present budget procedure.
MO,TION by Walsh to approve the bill in the amount of $5264.00 for
eight portable radios and holsters. SECOND by Napper. Ayes:
Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0.
In an effort to recognize the Minnesota Twins for winning the
1987 World Series, Mayor Hoke advised the Northern Dakota County
Chambers of Commerce has organized a joint effort by the member
cities to attend a Twins baseball game on June 1, 1988. In
support of the Chambers' recognition of the Minnesota Twins,
Mayor Hoke proclaimed June 1 1988.as "Rosemount Day at the
Twins" game. Mayor Hoke advised the city hall will be an outlet
for selling game tickets for this event.
Mayor Hoke reported on a recent meeting he and City Treasurer Don
Darling attended regarding the 1996 Summer Olympics in the
metropolitan area. Mayor Latimer and Mayor Fraser hosted the
meeting with invitations to all metropolitan cities. The purpose
of the meeting was to gain support and strengthen the Twin
Cities' bid effort for the 1996 games to be held in Minnesota.
Mayor Hoke recommended that Council adopt a resolution supporting
this event.
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MOTION by Hoke to adopt Resolution 1988-23f A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF
MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS.SECOND
by Oxborough, Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Hoke. Nays 0.
MOTION by Hoke to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 4. Nays:
0.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Johnson
Deputy Clerk
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk
Administrator/Clerk
Published this day of , 1988, in Dakota CountX Tribune.
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