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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of April 5, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMO CITY PROCEEDINGS • REGULAIMMETING APRIL 5, 1988 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, April 5, 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 9(i) Fire Department Membership/Grievance Committee Approval and Item 9(j) Training Exercise/Burning Permit Approval. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Calendar with amendment to page 3, paragraph 7, line 9, to read, 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 completion of a successful probationary period, move up to Step D classification. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. ' MOTION by Walsh to ratify the election of Robert Tabery as secretary of the Rosemount Volunteer Fire Department beginning this date and ending at the annual meeting in January, 1989. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. Mayor Hoke conducted the swearing in of Robert Tabery for the position of secretary for the Rosemount Volunteer Fire Department. Secretary Tabery was congratulated by Council and staff. See Clerk's File 1988-10. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised the fire department salaries approved by Council at the December 1, 1987 regular Council meeting were somewhat different from the salaries that were approved by the fire department membership on December 8, 1987 at a special meeting. At the regular March meeting the fire department membership voted to present the salary situation to Council again for adjustment. Specifically, the membership requested that the fire marshall's salary go from $750 to $600 and the training department go from $350 to $500. The administrator recommended approval of the adjustment. See Clerk's File 1987-10. MOTION by Walsh to approve the officer salaries recommended by the fire deparmtent as outlined in the memorandum from Scott Aker dated March 23, 1988. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. ROSEMO T CITY PROCEEDINGS • REGULAIPMEETING APRIL 51 1988 City Engineer Rich Hefti advised he contacted Torn Nelson, Director of Support Services of Independent School District 196, who indicated he did not feel the school district could provide any financial assistance in the Chili/Chippendale intersection, Project 179. Traffic consultant, Glen Van Wormer, provided an overview of the revised feasibility study and answered questions from Council and residents regarding this project. It was the unanimous consensus of the Council that staff arrange a meeting with school district officials to discuss further the school district's financial responsibility in this project and that plans and specifications be postponed until this meeting occurs. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Walsh to accept and place on file the feasibility report on 145th Street Intersections at Chippendale Avenue and Chili Avenue, City Project No. 179. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0. Mayor Hoke suspended the regular agenda at 8:00 p.m. to allow the Council to conduct a public hearing scheduled for that time. Mayor Hoke opened the public hearing to consider the improvements for Project ##181, Sanitary Sewer Extension from Lift Station ##4 to Shannon Parkway. The administrator/clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1988-10. Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell provided a presentation of the project, the scope and the estimated cost. Campbell recommended combining this project with Project 176 to enable a cost savings although there would be a separation of costs for each project. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised there was an informational meeting held on March 29, 1988 for the residents in the project area. Hefti explained the proposed method of assessments to include an estimated assessment rate of $18.50 per front foot. Hefti felt consideration should be given to extending the mandatory hook up time for those residents who have recently revamped their septic system and drainfield. See Clerk's File 1988-10. .john Hawkins, 4173 - 145th Street West opposed the proposed assessment on his two lots which are zoned agriculture and stated he felt the developer of the Carrollton property should participate in the assessments of this project. 2 ROSEMOURT CITY PROCEEDINGS • REGUL ETING APRIL 5, 1988 City Engineer Hefti answered several questions from Council and audience members regarding extension of the sanitary sewer hookup time, the affect of the project on the market value of homes, the proposed assessment methodology, green acres and senior citizen deferment policies for assessments and placement of future water lines in this area. MOTION by Walsh to close the public hearing. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Councilmember Wippermann advised he would not approve the project until the issue on the assessment method for this project is resolved. The general consensus of the Council was to order the plans and specifications, and direct staff to address the assessment issue with further recommendations to Council prior to approval of the plans and specifications. MOTION by Walsh to approve Project 181, Sanitary Sewer Extension from Lift Station #4 to Shannon Parkway and to order the plans and specifications for Project 181. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: Wippermann. Mayor Hoke opened the public hearing scheduled for this time explaining the purpose of the hearing is to consider the Shannon Oaks Preliminary Plat. The administrator/clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Published Notice and the Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1988-10. Community Development Director Dean Johnson presented the preliminary plat for Shannon Oaks which consists of 62.4 acres and subdivided into twelve lots. This plat is located off County Highway 38 and will be accessed from the northernmost portion of Shannon Parkway which will be constructed for this project. The lots range in size from slightly over four acres to approximately seven acres yielding an overall density of one home per five acres. Developer John Houston, President of the Great Stock Corporation explained the Shannon Oaks preliminary plat and answered questions from Council concerning grading and trails. Houston advised there will be minimal grading and clearing of trees, and he is contemplating trails on each side of the proposed Shannon Parkway and around the perimeter of the subdivision. 3 ROSEMO CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAIPMEETING APRIL 5, 1988 Johnson advised the Planning Commission has indicated they will approve a variance request to allow horses on those lots less than five acres. MOTION by Wippermann to close the public hearing. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. MOTION by Wippermann to adopt Resolution 1988-25, A RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO THE SHANNON OARS PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SETTING OUT THE CONDITIONS FOR FINAL APPROVAL. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. A recess was called at 9:10 p.m. with the meeting continuing at 9:24 p.m. Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council of the names of the two residents who indicated a desire to serve on the Dakota County subcommittees concerning solid waste issues. One of the citizens contacted city hall this date and indicated there may be a time problem. Council discussed the two councilmembers who indicated a willingness to serve on the committee and the one resident. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Hoke to appoint Vernon Napper to the Recycling Committee, John Oxborough to the Routed Collection Committee and John Stoerzinger to the Education Committee. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk referred to his memorandum dated March 28, 1989 regarding the commission/committee pay information survey by city staff and the results. The administrator advised the survey revealed that the majority of standing committees are not specifically compensated for monthly meetings but receive pay for associated expenses for conferences and outside city meetings. The survey further revealed the reimbursement for educational expenditures is different for every city, and the compensation for monthly meetings averages $25-$35. Discussion followed with Council offering several recommendations. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Walsh to approve the compensation levels for the Utilities Commission, Cable TV Commission and HRA Commission at a $25 a meeting rate and the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Committee at a $15 a meeting rate. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: Wippermann. 4 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAETING APRIL 3w, 1988 MOTION by Oxborough to adopt Ordinance No. VII.51 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 4, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. Community Development Director Dean Johnson the transit opt -out involving the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eag study to evaluate transit needs in this are Council a grant for up to $50,000 has been area needs assessment/transit study as well the Regional Transit Board staff, provided an update on Prior Lake, Savage, an to coordinate a a. Johnson informed approved to fund an as the involvement of Council reviewed the petition received from the developer of Shannon'Oaks for the construction of Shannon Parkway within the Shannon Oaks development. City Engineer Hefti noted the developed area represents 100% of the property owners affected by this proposed project and recommended that Council order the feasibility report. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Wippermann to received the petition and order the feasibility report for Shannon Parkway North Street Improvements, Project #185. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. Discussion on the airport issue was addressed by Mayor Hoke. Mayor Hoke outlined the format for discussion: (1) provide background review to some citizens who may not be familiar with the process; (2) have council discussion; (3) recognize L. James Fortman, Director of Airport Development, Metropolitan Airports Commission; (4) hear from citizens; and (5) action by Council, if necessary. Mayor Hoke reviewed his understanding of the current studies being conducted by the Airport Adequacy Task Force and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Mayor Hoke advised the sole purpose of the Airport Adequacy Task Force is to determine the adequacy of the existing airport to handle the projected demand on it; and if the projections cannot be handle by the existing airport whether or not a new airport should be built. Mayor Hoke stated the Council had taken a position to honor the process established by these two commissions; but because of ongoing studies, media coverage of the process and other proponents' recommendations have led to the general public's perception that Rosemount is being.considered and in fact has already been chosen for the new airport, the Mayor recommended that Council reconsider their present position. Mayor Hoke questioned whether the rules of the formal process that Council has been honoring 0 ROSEMO W CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAIWETING APRIL 5, 1988 changed by giving so much credibility to the Citizens League and the Serrin/Richter report. James Fortman, Director of Airport Development, Metropolitan Airports Commission, advised he requested to attend this Council meeting to clarify any questions and to clarify the present process by the associated airport agencies. Fortman reviewed the process of the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan Council noting that the study by the Metropolitan Airports Commission addresses the existing airport only. Fortman offered to return before Council in a few months to provide another update. Fortman also explained the Serrin/Richter plan advising the plan was designed by two individuals who are members of the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council, and not associated with the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Members of the audience offered several questions and comments regarding the possibility of an airport in Rosemount. Council discussed the Airport Position Paper prepared by city staff in setting a position on the issue of the airport, the media coverage on the airport and citizen concerns about the process occurring presently dealing with this issue. Council unanimously agreed a form of communication should be forwarded to the agencies involved setting out the city's position. Councilmember Wippermann consented to act as Council liaison to any citizens concerned with the airport issue. MOTION by Napper to nominate Dennis Wippermann as Council liaison to citizens on the airport issue. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Iioke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Wippermann to direct city staff to address letters to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport Adequacy Study Commission, Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission and Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council outlining the three position statements outlined in the Airport Position Paper dated March 31, 1988 and to request these agencies to clarify their positions on the proposals for the new airport being presented through the Serrin/Richter plan and any other proposals. SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Napper. Nays: 0. Mayor Hoke gave a slide presentation on his proposal for a community involvement process. Mayor Hoke stated he felt it was the responsibility of council and staff to empower citizens to be a part of the community involvement process. The Mayor proposed D ROSEMOWCITY PROCEEDINGS REGUL ETING APRIL 5, 1988 utilizing the services of the Minnesota Community Improvement Program which would provide recommendations and staff to assist in the community involvement process. Mayor Hoke explained the core of the community involvement process would be town meetings with the first one to be held this fall. He further suggested that a steering committee be appointed to help in the planning for the fall town meeting. Mayor Hoke also requested approval for an open house to be held on May 3, 1988 at city hall in conjunction with Minnesota Cities Week to be proclaimed by the Governor for the first week in May. MOTION by Hoke to apply to be part of the Minnesota Community Improvement Process, to support the concept of community involvement process and to have an open house at city hall on May 3, 1988 in participation of Minnesota Cities Week. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Bob Sime of 1504 Auburn Court, Eagan, Minnesota requested that Council adjust or forgive his assessment on Lot 5, Block 2 of White Lake Acres. Sime objected to having to pay the interest on the special assessment due to lack of notice of the assessment. Sime offered to pay the assessment and interest to date. MOTION by Walsh to deny the request of Bob Sime to adjust or forgive the interest on Lot 5, Block 2 of White Lake Acres. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti requested Council authorization to authorize up to $10,000 for various handicap access projects within the city, removing the existing grass around the tennis court in Charlies' Park and replacing it with concrete and other additional work the contractor would be able to perform at the same time. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Napper to authorize expenditures not to exceed $10,000 for the items listed in the city engineer's memorandum dated March 31, 1988. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti reported on the survey conducted by the public works department regarding the existing conczete sidewalk situation in the city and the approximately 9,000 square feet of sidewalk'in very poor condition. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Wippermann to authorize staff to prepare a feasibility report on the condition of the existing sidewalk, the appropriate 7 . ROSEMOJW PROCEEDINGS REGUL ETING APRIL 5t,1988 correction methods and the estimated cost. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti requested Council's approval to add to the State Aid Street System 135th Street from Biscayne Avenue to 0.41 mile east of Biscayne (Bacardi Avenue) and an extension of Bacardi Avenue from 135th Street to County Road 42. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-26, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET, 135TH STREET FROM BISCAYNE AVENUE TO BACARDI AVENUE (0.41 MI). SECOND by Hoke. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-27, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET, BACARDI AVENUE, FROM 135TH STREET WEST TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 42 (1.05 MI). SECOND by Wippermann, Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the specifications for the tractor backhoe/loader as prepared by staff. City Engineer Hefti requested that Council approve the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids with a bid opening date of April 19, 1988, at 10:00 a.m. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Napper to approve the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the tractor backhoe/loader with a bid opening on April 19, 1988, at 10:00 a.m. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the five members appointed to the Fire Department Membership/Grievance Committee as outlined in Fire Chief Scott Aker's memorandum dated April 4, 1988. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed the agreement to allow the fire department and police department to utilize private property for training exercises involving the burning of a building. The administrator advised approval of the agreement will satisfy this interest and set up a procedure to be used in the future for similar situations. See Clerk's File 1988-10. MOTION by Walsh to approve the agreement between Raymond Rahn and the City of Rosemount and to authorize the necessary signatures. SECOND by Oxborough. ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. ROSEMOM CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAEETING APRIL 51 1988 Mayor Hoke proclaimed the week of April 3-9, 1988 as Community Development Block Grant Week in Rosemount. Administrator Stephan Jilk reminded Council of the Board of Review Meeting scheduled for April 26, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised Council staff has had discussions with the city's animal warden regarding a revised contract and additional patrolling for dogs in the parks. The administrator informed Council that staff will begin 1989 budget discussion this week. The administrator hoped the CIP discussion will be completed by June, 1988 and then followed by the operating budget discussion. MOTION by Wippermann to adjourn. Nays: 0. ATTEST: Stephan Jilk Administrator/Clerk SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Johnson Deputy Clerk Published this day of , 1988 in Dakota County Tribune. U 5.