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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Minutes of September 15, 1987 Regular Meetingi ROSEMOUNT CI.ROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, September 15, 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 9(c) Liquor License Application Public Hearing; Item 11(d) Building Inspector Position and Item 11(e) Resource Recovery Project. MOTION by Knutson to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. The 1988 Operating Budget and the 1988-1992 CIP Budget were presented for discussion. Mayor Knutson reviewed the breakdown of the budget as follows: total expenditures, $2,557,653; total incomes, $1,129,521 and total amount to be levied, $1,428,132. City staff was present and answered questions from Council. Administrator Jilk advised the budget includes items which will require staff to make specific requests for action by Council although the dollar amounts are in the proposed budget. The Council extended their appreciation to the staff for their efforts in preparing the budgets. See Clerk's File 1987-22. NOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-63, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1988 OPERATING BUDGET , THE 1988-1992 CIP BUDGET AND THE 1988 LEVY REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT. Second by Willard. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti recommended to Council to award Contract, 1987-5, Shannon Parkway street improvements to Arcon Construction in the amount of $1,073,560.12. Hefti stated easement negotiations are near completion and easement agreements will be obtained in the very near future. See Clerk's File 1987-22. NOTION by Walsh to award Contract 1987-5, Shannon Parkway street improvements to Arcon Construction in the amount of $1,073,560.12. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. City Engineer Hefti requested Council authorization to offer monetary compensation up to $8,500 per acre for permanent easements, and up to $850 per acre for temporary easements for the Shannon Parkway street improvement project. See Clerk's File 1987-22. NOTION by Knutson to authorize easement payments for Shannon Parkway, Projects 168 and 171, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 per acre for permanent easement acquisition and in an amount not to exceed $850 per acre for temporary easement acquisitions. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti informed Council he has not received the necessary easement documents and the documentation as to the permanent lot combination of Lots 4 and 5 regarding the Doyle Path partial street vacation recommendation. There was no action taken by Council on this matter. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET SEPTEMBER 15, 987 The feasibility report for Hawkins Pond drainage, Project #176,will be presented to Council at the October 6, 1987 regular Council meeting. MOTION by Willard to adopt Resolution 1987-64, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to adopt Resolution 1987-65, A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING PRECINCT POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION JUDGES AND CAPTAINS. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk advised Kady's Restaurant & Saloon, Inc. applied for an on -sale liquor license and Sunday liquor license. The police chief completed a satisfactory investigation of the principal officers of this corporation. See Clerk's File 1987-22. MOTION by Knutson to set a public hearing to consider the application for on -sale liquor license and Sunday liquor license of Kady's Restaurant & Saloon, Inc. for Tuesday, October 6, 1987, at 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson informed Council of the Regional Transit Board breakfast meeting at Drover's Inn on September 23, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Knutson presented information on the Metropolitan Council anniversary party on September 30, 1987 at the International Market Square in Minneapolis. MOTION by Knutson to authorize the payment of registration fee for Council attendance at the Metropolitan Council anniversary function. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson reminded Council of the MPCA meeting regarding the University of Minnesota Research Center cleanup issue to be held on September 16, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Knutson called for a two minute recess at 7:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Knutson opened the public hearing scheduled for this time to consider the proposed assessment for the utilities within Shannon Park First Addition. 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 1987-22. City Engineer Rich Hefti provided an overview of the project, and advised the city will be paying $15,630.76 for water core costs. The remaining cost is being assessed equally against the four platted lots of Shannon Park First Addition. See Clerk's File 1987-22.. ROSEMOUNT CU PROCEEDINGS . REGULAR MEET SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 There were no objections or comments from the audience or the Councilmembers. MOTION by Willard to close the public hearing. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION by Willard to adopt Resolution 1987-66, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL, SHANNON PARK FIRST ADDITION UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 174. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson opened the public hearing scheduled for this time to consider the proposed assessment for the street improvements in White Lake Acres. 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 1987-22. Community Development Director Dean Johnson provided an overview of the street improvement project and stated the total cost of the project was $232,021.90. Johnson stated the original assessment roll was based on 21 parcels, resulting in an assessed unit rate of $11,048.66. It was later - determined by staff that two of these parcels are city ponding outlots and are legally exempt from assessments. Exempting these two parcels would increase the assessment unit amount by approximately ten percent. Johnson recommended that Council continue the hearing to September 29, 1987 and reissue written notice of the revised assessments. Johnson informed the audience the Council has taken the position that no parcel will receive full assessment on more than one area -wide or collector street improvement. A number of residents in the audience objected to their assessments. Several residents expressed concern over the lack of street lighting, street signs, guardrails, and delineators. Concern from residents regarding the poor condition of the street surface. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised the city's consulting engineer and the contractor are at a standoff regarding the problems that incurred during this project, and the contractor will be filing for arbitration. Until this matter is settled, the city cannot accept responsibility for the streets. Mayor Knutson and the administrator acknowledged receipt of letters of protest against the project. See Clerk's File 1987-22. MOTION by Knutson to continue the White Lake Acres assessment hearing to September 29, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0. Mayor Knutson opened the public hearing to consider the proposed assessment for the reconstruction (widening) of Dakota County Road 42, between County Road 71 and State Trunk Highway 52, scheduled for this time. The administrator/clerk had in his presence the Affidavit of Publication and the Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1981- 22. ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEET SEPTEMBER 15, 987 Community Development Director Dean Johnson explained the project, and informed Council and the audience of the final assessment area and the number of assessment units. Johnson further explained the City Council will be formally adopting the policy of assessing 50 percent of the residential equivalent street cost to properties benefiting from a four -lane divided county road. The total length of the reconstruction project is 4,300 feet; and at $21 per lineal foot, the total assessable cost is $90,300. See Clerk's File 1987-22. There were some concerns expressed by the residents regarding the quality of the finished roadway. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised he would convey any complaints or concerns to the county engineering department. The administrator/clerk acknowledged receipt from residents regarding objections to the assessment. See Clerk's File 1987-22. MOTION by Knutson to close the public hearing. Second by Willard. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Administrator Stephan Jilk reminded Council of the special assessment hearings scheduled for September 29, 1987, at City Hall. Administrator Stephan Jilk stated that staff has been reviewing the city hall guidelines which were approved six months ago and will be prepared to make suggestions or changes at the October 6, 1987 regular Council meeting. Jilk asked for comments from Council. Community Development Director Dean Johnson relayed his disappointment in the few number of applications received from the job advertisement for plumbing inspector. Johnson indicated timing concerns and inadequate salary range make readvertising the position inadvisable. He requested authorization to fill a Class I inspector position from the list of applicants, in lieu of pursuing the plumbing inspector position. In the event a recommendation for this position couldn't be made, Johnson requested authorization to readvertise for a building inspector position. MOTION by Tucker to authorize city staff to offer the position of building inspector to a qualified applicant; and in the event this position remains vacant, to further authorize the advertisement of the position of building inspector at an yearly range of $22,000 to $26,000. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0. Community Development Director Dean Johnson informed Council of the three finalists chosen by the county board of commissioners for the resource recovery project. Johnson added some of the county board and staff may tour facilities built in European countries by these three finalists. In light of the city being considered as a site for the waste management project, Johnson asked that some of the Councilmembers consider joining in on this tour if invited by the county. Councilmember Willard requested that Council formally authorize Dean Johnson to be available to assist county officials upon their request in this project. ROSEMOUNT C&PROCEEDINGS REGULAR NEE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 NOTION by Willard to authorize the community development director to hold himself available to county officials for assisting in the resource recovery project for Dakota County. Second by Knutson. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. City Engineer Rich Hefti advised the reconstruction of the railroad crossing of 145th Street west and Brazil will begin on Monday, September 21, 1981. Detours and barricades will be put. into effect. Rich Hefti stated the police chief has advised him the four-way stop at 145th Street and Chippendale and Chili is working relatively well. " Squad cars are placed at the intersection from 6:30 a.m, to 8:00 a.m. to remind motorists of the four-way stop. Hefti felt the only solution to this intersection would be the realignment of Chili and/or Chippendale. MOTION by Willard to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Johnson ATTEST: Council Secretary/Deputy Clerk Stephan Jilk Administrator/Clerk Published this day of 1981 in Dakota Couply Tribune.