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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of March 3, 1987 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING CWWS 19 87 MARCH 3, 1987 FILE b Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, March 3, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Knutson with all members present. Mayor Knutson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include Item 5(i) Contaminated Water Issue; Item 50) HRA Discussion; Item 7(f) Joint Meeting of Planning Commission and City Council; Item 8(c) AMM Bulletin; and Item 8(d) League of Cities Legislative Conference. MOTION by Knutson to approve the consent calendar as presented. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1987-5. Director of Community Development Dean Johnson reviewed with Council the Shannon Park 1st Addition Final Plat. Johnson advised that he and the city engineer have re-evaluated the access to 145th Street as proposed in the preliminary plat and recommend that the permanent access to the site be off of Shannon Parkway. This change would cause an adjustment in the common lot line of Lots 3 and 4 and a revision to the overall site plan. Due to the timing of the first phase, Johnson recommended that Council allow a temporary access to 145th Street until Shannon Parkway is constructed. The developer, Bill Jacobson, was present and informed Council he agreed to these changes as well as the terms and conditions of the subdivision development agreement. MOTION by Knutson to approve the Shannon Park 1st Addition final plat subject to the adjustment in the common lot line of Lots 3 and 4, revision to the overall site plan and execution of the subdivision development agreement. Second by Napper. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the preliminary draft of the lease/purchase agreement of the old city hall between Dakota County Area Vocational Technical Institute and the City of Rosemount. Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council he has been in contact with Don McGuire of DCAVTI who has advised that the school's board members have informally agreed to the city staff and city attorney's suggested changes to the agreement as outlined in the administrator's memorandum dated February 27, 1987. Mayor Knutson requested that the format and sequence of the agreement be revised. See Clerk's File 1987-5. MOTION by Knutson to approve the content of the preliminary draft of the lease/purchase agreement between the city and Dakota County Area Vocational Technical Institute subject to the city attorney reviewing city staff's recommended changes and revising the format of the agreement and subject to the revised agreement being brought before Council for final approval. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson suspended the regular agenda at 8:00 p.m. to allow the Council to conduct a public hearing scheduled for that time. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 198709S 1987 0 6 Mayor Knutson opened the public hearing explaining the purpose of the hearing is to consider the Concept Planned Unit Development, the preliminary plat and the rezoning for West Ridge Additions. The Administrator/Clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Mailing and Posted Hearing Notice and the Affidavit of Published Notice. See Clerk's File 1987-5. Dean Johnson, Director of Community Development, reviewed with Council and those present the Concept PUD/Preliminary Plat for West Ridge Additions. Dean Johnson advised the development consists of five phases, containing 280 lots which has been approved by the Metropolitan Council to access sewer by gravity to the Empire waste water treatment planta The Council was advised of the phasing plan, trunk utility corridor, permanent storm water ponding and future park dedication. Johnson advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the PUD subject to EAW approval, preliminary plat approval, Diamond Path right-of-way and additional street access locations, lot dimension conformance in Phase 3 through 5, and execution of the PUD agreement. Dean Johnson informed the Council that the Planning Commission at their meeting this date recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to EAW approval, concept PUD approval, rezoning of individual phases concurrent with final plat approval, right-of-way additions and adjustments in Phase 3 and 4, temporary cul-de-sacs as determined by the city, park land dedication and cash dedication as determined by the city, and executed development agreements with each final plat. John Broback, developer of West Ridge, was present and agreed to the recommendations of the planning commission. No other comments were offered by those in attendance at the hearing. MOTION by Willard to close the public hearing. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the concept PUD subject to the conditions recommended by the planning commission. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. MOTION by Tucker to approve the preliminary plat subject to the conditions recommended by the planning commission. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. MOTION by Knutson to approve the rezoning of West Ridge Second Addition from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential. Second by Willard. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti recommended that Council approve the Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement at this time rather than waiting until such time that the city is eligible for federal aid urban funds, which could result in jeopardizing future funding for an FAU project. Hefti reviewed with Council the city attorney's opinion regarding deficiencies in the agreement with the city engineer advising Council that he felt these deficiencies are not critical enough issues to keep the city from entering into the agreement. See Clerk's File 1987-5. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1987 QW' 1987 06 FILL MOTION by Napper to adopt Resolution 1987-2, A RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID FORM NO. III. Second by Willard. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0. The Administrator reviewed his memorandum of February 27, 1987 regarding the termination of employment of Don Mazurkiewicz. The administrator requested Council authorization to post notice of opening of the Maintenance I position; and in the event that neither of the two temporary employees currently employed by the city are not hired for this position, the authorization to advertise for this position. See Clerk's File 1987-5. MOTION by Knutson to authorize posting and advertising for the position of Maintenance I. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. Administrator, Stephan Jilk, recommended that the open house ceremonies for the city hall be held on May 3, 1987, at 2:00 p.m. The administrator provided staff ideas for the open house. MOTION by Walsh to set the official grand opening of the city hall for May 3, 1987, at 2:00 p.m. and to authorize staff to prepare the program. Second by Napper. Ayes: Tucker, Willard; Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. Council reviewed the memorandums from Administrator Stephan Jilk and Treasurer Don Darling regarding the proposal from Wintz Truck Leasing for the city to manage the golf course. Jilk advised Council that staff has rejected their proposal and has turned the membership information over to Wi ntz. See Clerk's, File 1987-5. Administrator Stephan Jilk updated Council on his recent contact with Blue Cross Blue Shield to allow his family, who still live in LaCrescent, to participate in the Aware Gold program as offered to other city employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield has informed him that they will not deviate from their policy; and in order for his family to participate under their program, he would have to pay an additional deduction. Council concurred Jilk accepted the position with the understanding that hospitalization would be offered to his family as offered to all city employees. MOTION by Willard to authorize the payment of medical expenses for Steve Jilk and his family up to the maximum additional deduction required by Blue Cross Blue Shield until his family moves to this area in the summer. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. Director of Community Development Dean Johnson advised that city staff has agreed that the Goodwill donation center would better serve the residents by having the trailer in one location rather than on a rotating basis among the three communities involved. Johnson stated that he felt that this is also the concensus of Lakeville and Apple Valley as well as Goodwill Industries. Through negotiations with those involved, Johnson stated the suggested location is behind the Rainbow store in Apple Valley. Mayor Knutson, as a member of the county advisory committee for waste management, stated he felt that each community should participate in the management of waste'and the donation center should be located among Rosemount, Lakeville and Apple Valley on some kind of rotating basis. Following further discussion, Council agreed that staff should continue negotiations for having the trailer in Apple Valley on a permanent basis with the option to have it come to Rosemount on a quarterly basis or for special clean-up campaigns. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1987 QW, 1987 Q 6 FILE Councilmember Napper advised Council that he and staff have continued to meet regarding solutions to the contaminated water issue and the well system the University of Minnesota has proposed to install. City Engineer Rich Hefti stated that he has reviewed the University's report setting out the alternatives for a permanent drinking water supply to those residents affected; and in particular Alternative 3-C which provides the costs for a rural water distribution system. Hefti stated he has been in contact with a consulting firm which designs these systems, and he estimates that the cost for this type of system should be approximately one-half the amount estimated by the University. Councilmember Napper requested Council to consider authorizing the sum of $5,000 for this consulting firm to do a feasibilty report for a rural water system, pointing out this rural water system could also serve the old city hall and residents of that area. Following in-depth discussion regarding the large discrepancy in costs, the city engineer was instructed to contact Dr. Fay Thompson of the University and request a detailed cost estimate used in preparing the University's report and to meet with Dr. Thompson regarding the city engineer's research on this project. Dean Johnson advised that discussion ensued at the Rosemount HRA meeting this date regarding the Board's commitment to cause the development of the proposed condominium and the fact that the city has been contacted by two retailers to locate their businesses at the corner of 145th Street and Highway 3. Johnson stated that there are adequate funds in the calendar year for these projects but not enough resources' to do the projects immediately. Johnson requested Council authorization to transfer funds in the amount of $150,000 from the liquor store sale proceeds to allow these projects as well as other redevelopment projects to go forward. MOTION by Knutson to authorize the transfer of $150,000 from the liquor store sale proceeds to the Rosemount HRA for redevelopment purposes. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. Lee Moeller, Adventure Zone, was present to request Council consideration to continue his operation this year from April 1 to October 31. See Clerk's File 1987-5. MOTION by Willard to approve the application of Lee Moeller for the Adventure Zone as outlined in his letter of February 13, 1987 from April 1, 1987 to October 31, 1987, contingent upon the City receiving a certificate of insurance for $1,000,000 insurance liability. Second by Napper. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. George Novacek was present to appeal the planning commission's denial of his request to operate an automobile repair and sales business in an agricultural district. Novacek explained to Council the type of business he would be operating, the size of the building he would be constructing and the reasons why the city should approve his request to operate a business at his residence. See Clerk's File 1987-5. MOTION by Knutson to deny the request of George Novacek to repair and sell automobiles on agriculture property. Second by Willard. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti informed Council he has received a petition from six of the ten owners of industrial lots in Broback Industrial Park ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING , MARCH 3, 1987 S 19 M j 0 b Addition. Hefti recommended that Council accept the petition and authorize Hefti to prepare the feasibility report. See Clerk's File 1987-5. MOTION by Walsh to accept the petition for street improvements in Broback Industrial Park and to place it on file. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. MOTION by Knutson to direct the city engineer to prepared the feasibility report for street improvements in Broback Industrial Park. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. Dean Johnson provided cost estimates for additional panels and work stations for four employees. Due to a 45 day delivery time, Johnson requested Council to allow him to proceed to order this equipment at a cost not to exceed $12,000. The administrator recommended that this amount be allocated from the city hall construction bond account. MOTION BY Knutson to authorize the purchase of the necessary equipment to provide for four works stations at a cost not to exceed $12,000 with thlis amount to be paid out of the city hall bond account. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. The administrator informed Council that he has been notified by the business agent for Teamsters Local No. 320 that the union for the public works department has opened negotiations for wages only for 1988. The administrator outlined how he and other staff members will participate in these negotiations. Dean Johnson requested that a special workshop be scheduled for members of the planning commission and city council to discuss the interests of the community regarding future developments. Council unanimously agreed to set this workshop for Tuesday, April 21, 1987, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Knutson reminded Council that the performance evaluation on the administrator is due March 15, 1987. Mayor Knutson advised Council that he has received information on the League of Cities Convention to be held in Rochester on June 9-12. Mayor Knutson encouraged the Council to try to attend this conference. Mayor Knutson requested staff to address the critical legislative issues outlined in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities "Bulletin" of February 27, 1987. See Clerk's File 1987-5. Mayor Knutson informed Council of the information he has received regarding the Legislative Action Conference scheduled for March 10, 1987. Stephan Jilk advised he will be attending this meeting. MOTION by Knutson to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. ATTEST: Stephan Jilk Administrator/Clerk Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Johnson Council Secretary Published this - day of , 1987, in Dakota County Tribune