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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of March 15, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMOU CITY PROCEEDINGS 4L• REGULAIJPEETING 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. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS • REGULA FETING MARCH 13, 1988 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. 2 ROSEMOU CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR"tETING MARCH 15, 1988 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 3 ROSEMOU CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAEETING MARCH 151, 1988 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. 4 • ROSEMOCITY PROCEEDINGS REGULA ETING MARCH 15, 1988 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 rV ROSEMOUS CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAREETING MARCH 15, 1988 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. • • ROSEMOUI&CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULARETING MARCH 15, 1988 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. 7