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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of June 21, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT C PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEE G JUNE 21, 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, June 21, 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. There were no additions to the agenda. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1988-17. Community Development Director Dean Johnson introduced representatives from Dixie Chemical Ron Ciora, Vice President & General Manager, Ralph Johnson, Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Art Niebuhr, Construction Manager of Engineering & Design. The Council and audience were presented with a slide presentation and narration of what Dixie Chemical would like to do in the City of Rosemount. Several members of the Staff and Council toured one of the plants in Colorado and were very impressed by what they saw relating to safety and general plant operations. Citizen Paul Petersen, 2527 140th Street East, expressed his concern to Council about leakage. Dixie Chemical representative explained that the danger of leakage is very minimal because of all the cautionary measures that are taken. Another citizen was curious if they used air monitors to detect leakage. Representatives implied they didn't but they could; it's just never been necessary. Mayor Hoke thanked the representatives for their presentation. City Engineer Hefti informed Council the City's consulting engineering firm recommended that Council accept the bids and award the contract for Valley Oak Addition Replat, Phase III Streets and Utilities Improvements, City Contract 1988-1 to Moser Construction in the amount of $108,140.48. -See Clerk's File 1988-17, MOTION by Wippermann to accept the bids and award the contract for Valley Oak Addition Replat, Phase III Streets & Utilities Improvements, to Moser Construction in the amount of $108,140.48. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti spoke regarding the Amendment to Agreement for Highway Design and Construction on CSAH 42. He informed Council that he had spoken to Dick Everds, Dakota County Engineer, about possible turnback to the City. City Engineer Hefti recommended the City not accept the road unless it is upgraded to City specifications. Councilmember Napper expressed concerns regarding the two businesses this road affects, Astelford_and A-1 Concrete. City Engineer Hefti advised these two companies do not use this section of the road. ROSEMOUNT CIO PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET G JUNE 21, 1988 Councilmember Wippermann asked City Engineer Hefti if there would be a chance of receiving cash in lieu of upgrading. The city engineer said no. Councilmembers Wippermann and Napper asked about the possibility of vacating the road. City Engineer Hefti agreed that could be done. See Clerk's File 1988-17. MOTION by Napper to sign the Amendment to Agreement for Highway Design and Construction upon the contingency that Emery Avenue south of County Road 42 be upgraded. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. 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. The Administrator/Clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1988-17. City Engineer Hefti addressed the issue of vacating the southerly 1/2 right-of-way of Dodd Boulevard, west of Delft Avenue, informing Council that the portion the petitioners asked to be vacated is not interfering with the City utilities. There is a private cable from Central Telephone, however petitioners would allow a private easement for the utility. See Clerk's File 1988-17. MOTION by Napper to adopt Resolution 1988-53, A RESOLUTION CAUSING A STREET VACATION ON A PORTION OF DODD BOULEVARD, as outlined in City Engineer Hef ti's memo to Council dated June 16, 1988. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti informed Council that the 1988 Sidewalk Replacement Program still had some work to be done on it. The City has never had an actual program in place. The exact split for assessment would have to be worked out. Discussion followed regarding total maintenance performed by the City on the sidewalks. Council was concerned as to "trail" versus "sidewalk". Designated corridors (parks to schools, etc.) are My kept up by the City as of now. City Engineer Hefti advised there is not a separate fund for sidewalks. City .Administrator Jilk stated that it could be possible just to maintain the downtown service area. Councilmember Wippermann expressed concern for the considerable cost the city could incur with snow removal. Councilmember Oxborough requested a total figure for maintenance and upkeep. City Engineer Hefti informed Council that right now less than 8% total square footage needs repaired. Councilmember Walsh expressed his concern using park dedication money for the new trails they are planning to use around the proposed Rose Haven Mall. He feels they should be made sidewalks and not trails. Community Development Director Johnson explained the connecting trails 2 ROSEMOUNT C M PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET9RG JUNE 21, 1988 are to get the public from one area to another making the trails a functional commodity. Council directed Staff to identify current trails, potential trails, sidewalks, time needed to maintain and the cost of maintenance and _upkeep. A policy on how to handle sidewalk replacement and repairs, upkeep of a designated trail system will be formulated. City Administrator Jilk informed the Council that Staff has arrived at an assessment policy for the sanitary sewer extension project, Project #181. Staff is recommending a presentation to the property owners first and after their input Staff will bring it back to Council at the July 5, 1988 meeting. See Clerk's File 1988-17. City Administrator Jilk informed Council of a joint meeting with Empire Township scheduled for June 29, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council directed Administrator Jilk to make up a .list of people involved in the meeting and also possible items of discussion. City Administrator Jilk spoke with Council regarding a new format for the Council Agenda, specifically the item listed as "Consent Agenda". See Clerk's File 1988-17. Councilmember Walsh and Napper expressed concerns that some items that would be put on the "Consent Agenda" may get overlooked and not given the proper attention. Administrator Jilk assured them any item on the "Consent Agenda" can be either pulled from the agenda and placed as other business or discussed before the "Consent Agenda" be passed. MOTION by Walsh to authorize Staff to change to the new form of agenda for the July 5, 1988 Council meeting, however present the agenda at the Special Meeting on June 29, 1988 for any changes Council may wish to make prior to finalizing the agenda for the July 5, 1988 meeting. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. Mayor Hoke updated the Council on his meeting with the Board of Regents for the University of Minnesota regarding land related issues. It appears decisions on land usage are being held up impending the outcome of the airport studies. Councilmembers Walsh and Wippermann don't feel that it is appropriate for the University to hold up land usage for the sitings. Mayor Hoke will address letters to Dr. Richard J. Sauer, Interim President, University of Minnesota, Jeff Hamiel, Executive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission and Steve Keefe, Chair, Metropolitan Council, informing them of the City's position regarding long range land use and the suggestion that the University, Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Airports Commission representatives all meet to discuss these issues. Administrator Jilk informed Council that the University of Minnesota 3 • ROSEMOUNT CI PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET JUNE 210, 1988 attorney is working on the legal documents and easements regarding the proposed rural water system. City Administrator Jilk advised representatives from Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Airports Commission have offered to inform the public of their respective agency's position on the airport issue. The administrator reviewed a preliminary agenda for an airport forum and suggested the forum be held at the Dakota County Area Vocational Institute in July, 1988. Council unanimously concurred such a forum would be beneficial and directed the administrator to schedule the public forum. Councilmember Napper moved to have a short recess at 9:32 p.m.. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 p.m. City Engineer Hefti informed Council that because of a misunderstanding on the bid opening date for the fire hall exterior modifications, bidders on the project did not receive the correct information. The city attorney recommended that the City reject all bids and rebid the project. See Clerk's File 1988-17. MOTION by Walsh to reject all bids for City Contract 1988-3, Fire Hall Exterior Modifications, and authorize a new bid opening date of July 5, 1988 at 11:00 a.m. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti advised Council that due to a new law enacted in the legislature, the City cannot collect for fire sprinkler systems within the City water billing system. City Engineer Hefti recommended that Council amend Resolution 1988-31 by deleting the water standby charge for fire sprinkler systems. See Clerk's File 1988-17. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-54, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS, amending Resolution 1988- 31 by deleting the water standby charge for fire sprinkler systems. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-55, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON S.A.P. 208-107-02 (CHIPPENDALE AVENUE) FROM 151ST STREET TO CSAH 42 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Hoke, Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann. Nays: 0. MOTION by Napper to adopt Resolution 1988-56, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF 156TH STREET AND CORNELL TRAIL. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Oxborough, Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke. Nays: 0. 4 ROSEMOUNT CTM PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEE G JUNE 21f 1988 City Engineer Hefti updated Council regarding a request from a resident on Cameo Avenue for curb and gutter repairs. It was the consensus of staff that a formal petition be completed by the resident as well as other residents in the area. See Clerk's File 1988-17. Mayor Hoke addressed the poor communication with county officials regarding the resource recovery project. Mayor Hoke suggested a joint meeting between the City Council and the County Board to allow for a formal exchange of information and positions on many areas of this issue. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1988-57, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMOUNT AND COUNTY BOARD OF DAKOTA COUNTY. SECOND by Napper. Ayes: Napper, Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough. Nays: 0. City Administrator Jilk informed Council the Minnesota Army National Guard has not met with the City to review the type of armory unit that may be constructed nor to pin down the specific site requirements. Community Development Director Dean Johnson indicated the City has not received a counter appraisal fxlom the property owner, but he was assured it would be completed in July. Mayor Hoke expressed concern about the timing of the acquisition, citing a letter from retired Major General Sieben, dated May 17, 1988, urging a prompt transfer of title. Johnson noted that negotiations with the property owner were progressing and the possibility of condemnation had been discussed. Johnson felt the property owners understood that the purpose of condemnation was to guarantee a timetable for the process, rather than to impose a negotiating tactic. MOTION by Napper to adopt Resolution 1988-58, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY FOR AN ARMORY. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: Walsh, Wippermann, Hoke, Oxborough, Napper. Nays: 0. MOTION by Wippermann to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Stephan Jilk Administrator/Clerk Publish this day of Cindy Dorniden Acting Secretary 1988 in Dakota County Tribune. 5