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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of July 21, 1987 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS • REGULAR MEE* JULY 21, 198 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, July 21, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Knutson with Counciimembers Willard and Napper absent. Mayor Knutson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was amended to include Item 7(k) Levy Limit Seminar; Item 8(c) Apple Valley Maintenance Facility Open House; and Item 7(d) Metro Transit Hearing. MOTION by Knutson to approve the consent calendar as presented. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. See Clerk's File 1987- 16. Jerry Shannon, Springsted, Inc. presented the bids for the $4,995,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1987A which were opened at 11:00 a.m. on July 21, 1987. Shannon recommended accepting the bids and awarding the sale of the bonds to The First National Bank of Saint Paul, First Bank Minneapolis, Norwest Investment Services, Incorporated, American National Bank Saint Paul, The Northern Trust Company and Associates at an interest rate of 6.1996%. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-31, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF $4,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1987A, PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised staff opened bids for West Ridge 2nd Addition street and utility improvements on July 15, 1987. The low bidder out of eight bids received was American Contracting in the amount of $245,688.94. Hefti recommended the contract be awarded to American Contracting subject to final site grading by the developer. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Knutson to accept the bids for West Ridge 2nd Addition street and utility improvements and to award the contract to American Contracting in the amount of $245,688.94. Second by Tucker. MOTION by Knutson to amend the motion to include the condition that the contract award to American Contracting be subject to the developer completing the grading. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays: 0. Poll of Council to original motion: Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti advised that Albrecht Companies has completed the installation of the Erickson Park irrigation system and recommended final payment of the contract. It was noted that some of the electrical parts of the new system were not completed, and Council agreed to table the payment until all items are completed. See Clerk's File 1987-16. ROSEMOUNT CIT PROCEEDINGS • REGULAR MEE JULY 219 198 City Engineer Rich Hefti presented for Council review the agreement presented by the County for highway design and construction for the improvements of CSAH 42 between TH 52 and TH 55. Hefti advised the city will be responsible for 45 percent of the construction cost not covered by Federal Aid Secondary funds and 100% of the new alignment right-of-way. See Clerk's File 1987-16. NOTION by Walsh to approve the Dakota County Agreement for CSAH 42 between TH 52 and TH 55 and to authorize the necessary signatures. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell recommended that Council approve Change Order No. 1 for the reconstruction of one manhole at O'Leary's Hills 2nd Addition and two manholes at Valley Oak Addition, Phase 2 in the amount of $2,324,23. Campbell stated the reconstruction of the manholes is the result of grade changes by the developer. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Tucker to approve Change Order No. 1 for Valley Oak Replat, Phase 2 and O'Leary's Hills 2nd Addition in the amount of $2,324.23 and to authorize the necessary signatures. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays: 0. Assistant Planner Michael Wozniak informed Council the review period for the Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW) for O'Leary's Hills and Wensmann Additions ended July 1, 1987. Comments from various agencies were received by staff regarding these two EAW's. Wozniak advised the Planning Commission has recommended that negative declarations be declared for O'Leary's Hills and Wensmann Additions. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-32, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR O'LEARY'S HILLS RESIDENTIAL PUD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. MOTION by Knutson to adopt Resolution 1987-33, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR WENSMANN ADDITIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. 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. Mayor Knutson opened the public hearing explaining the -purpose of the hearing is to consider and receive comments on O'Leary's Hills PUD Final Development Plan and on the petition received from Parkview, Inc. for rezoning O'Leary's Hills 3rd Addition from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential, The Deputy Clerk had in her presence the Affidavit of Publication and the Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1987-16. Assistant Planner Michael Wozniak advised the Final PUD is substantially the same as the concept PUD for O'Leary's Hills. Wozniak further advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD and the Rezoning from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS x • REGULAR MEET JULY 21, 198 Steve Broback, developer of the project, was present and stated that he is basically in agreement with the Final PUD. No objections were received from the audience. MOTION by Walsh to close the public hearing. Second by Tucker. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0, MOTION by Tucker to adopt Resolution 1987-34, A RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO THE O'LEARY`S HILLS PUD FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays: 0. NOTION by Walsh to adopt Ordinance XVII.81, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. XVII,3 - ZONING ORDINANCE. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. Regular agenda discussion resumed at this time. Mayor Knutson reviewed Administrator Stephan Jilk's memorandum dated July 16, 1987 regarding his recommendation to approve the Fire Department Relief Association's pension increase request. Mayor Knutson noted that the association's present pension program is low in comparison with surrounding associations. See Clerk's File 1987-16, MOTION by Knutsonto adopt the pension increase request of the fire department relief association as outlined in the administrator's memorandum of July 16, 1987 for the years 1988 and 1990. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. Councilmember Walsh presented an overview of the tour of the University of Minnesota agriculture and research center he and Stephan Jilk attended last week with some -of the university's Board of Regents and elected officials. Assistant Planner Michael Wozniak reviewed O'Leary's Hills 3rd Addition Final Plat with Council. Wozniak advised city staff has reviewed the plat thoroughly and finds it in compliance with the PUD and city requirements. The planning commission recommended approval of the final plat. It was noted the plat needs to be changed to include a ten foot water line easement between Lots 4 and 5, Block 1. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Tucker to adopt Resolution 1987-35, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE O'LEARY'S HILLS THIRD ADDITIONAL FINAL PLAT. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised he has reviewed the plans and specifications for the street and utility improvements of O'Leary's Hills 3rd and found them in compliance with City standards. Hefti requested authorization to advertise for bids for these improvements with a bid opening date on Friday, August 14, 1987, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-36, A RESOLUTION, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR STREET AND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FOR O'LEARY'S HILLS THIRD ADDITION. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET JULY 21, 198 City Engineer Rich Hefti recommended acceptance of the plans and specifications for Shannon Parkway Street Improvements and requested authorization for advertisement for bids with a bid opening at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 1987 at City Hall. Hefti stated he will be calling a neighborhood meeting of those residents on the west side of Shannon Parkway between Dodd and 145th Street to inform them of the landscaping scheme planned for that area. See Clerk's File 1987-16. NOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-37, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR STREET AND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FOR SHANNON PARKWAY. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti reviewed his memorandum of July 21, 1987 regarding the installation of a four-way stop at Chili -Chippendale -145th Street West. Hefti stated staff received a request to study the intersection of Canada Avenue and 145th Street to see if it warranted a four-way stop. Although staff could not warrant installing a four-way stop at this intersection, staff did justify and warrant placing a stop sign at the intersection of 145th Street West and Chippendale for eastbound traffic and at the intersection of 145th Street West and Chili for westbound traffic. Police Chief Staats stated he felt this would help eliminate the stacking of buses and cars during the school year and cause less congestion at this intersection. Hefti recommended installing the stop signs the first week of August so motorists can become aware of the stop signs prior to school beginning. Hefti stated large warning signs will be installed 300 feet ahead of the stop signs as well as appropriate traffic markings on the pavement. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-38, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON 145TH STREET WEST. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays: 0. Assistant Planner Michael Wozniak requested the hearing date for Wensmann Additions PUD Final Development Plan and Rezoning be set for August 4, 1987, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. MOTION by Knutson to adopt Resolution 1987-39, A RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR WENS14ANN ADDITIONS PUD FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. Council discussed the application for renewal of a mining permit from Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Assistant Planner Michael Wozniak stated the site consists of 154 acres which has been mined since 1981 by Hardrives. Bituminous Roadways, Inc. has negotiated with the owners of the property to renew the permit. Wozniak stated the applicant has agreed to all terms and conditions of the permit and has supplied the city with a $50,000 surety bond and certificate of insurance. The assistant planner further advised the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the mining permit. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Tucker to adopt Resolution 1987-39, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #1981-2. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET JULY 21, 190 Council reviewed the application to sell non -intoxicating malt liquor on J-uly 25-26, 1987 from Dakota County 40 & 8, Voiture 1457. Deputy Clerk Susan Johnson advised the certificate of insurance was received this date. See Clerk's File 1987-16. MOTION by Walsh to approve the application to sell non -intoxicating malt liquor on July 25-26, 1987 from Dakota County 40 & 8, Voiture 1457. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Tucker, Walsh, Knutson. Nays: 0. Michael Wozniak presented for approval Amendment No. 9 to the city's Comprehensive Guide Plan to allow the addition of 70 acres to the MUSA for single family residential housing for Wensmann Additions and O'Leary's Hills. See Clerk's file 1987-16. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-4E1. A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 9. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. NOTION by Knutson to authorize the treasurer to attend the levy limit seminar offered by the League of Cities. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Walsh. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson advised the comment period for the EAW for Koch Refinery to extend pipeline to the airport is from July 13 -August 12, 1987. City Engineer Rich Hefti, who attended the public hearing at the County Government Center, informed Council that Inver Grove heights went on record opposing the EAW and requested that Koch look at running the pipeline along their southern boundary and Rosemount's northern boundary rather than running the pipeline diagonally through housing developments. Council agreed this would not be in the best interest of the City and requested the city engineer to meet with other staff and prepare a report outlining the city's position. Mayor Knutson informed Council the County received ten responses for request for proposals on the solid waste management project and authorized $10,000 for reviewing and providing a detailed analysis of the responses. Mayor Knutson informed Council of the open house for Apple Valley's new central maintenance facility to be held on July 30, 1987 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 P.M. Mayor Knutson stated he has received several phone calls from residents opposing the proposed discontinuance of St. Paul bus route 46. Mayor Knutson stated the Metropolitan Transit Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. at Eagan City Hall to receive comments on this proposed discontinuance, and he hoped those residents in opposition will attending this hearing. MOTION by Knutson to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Johnson ATTEST: Council Secretary/Deputy Clerk Leland S. Knutson Mayor