HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of June 21, 1988 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT C PROCEEDINGS
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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