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DECEMBER 1, 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, December 1, 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.
There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.
MOTION by Willard to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Second by
Tucker. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0. See
Clerk's File 1987-28.
Administrator Stephan Jilk recommended the hiring of Linda Jentink to fill the
position of receptionist. The administrator outlined the selection process and
the experience and qualifications of Linda Jentink. Jilk recommended a
starting salary of $6.50 an hour plus benefits and a starting date of
December 14 or December 16, 1987, depending on the candidate's ability to be
released from her present employer. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
NOTION by Willard to concur with the administrator's recommendation as outlined
in his memorandum of November 25, 1987 and offer the position of receptionist
to Linda Jentink. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard,
Walsh. Nays: 0.
Council reviewed the specifications and bid form for the retrofitting of a new
3300 gallon tank and equipment to the existing fire department tanker truck.
Jilk informed Council the specifications were prepared by the fire department
with his assistance. The estimated cost of the tanker truck retrofit is
$21,000.00 which was included in the 1988 CIP budget. Jilk requested Council's
authorization to advertise for bids with a bid opening date on December 14,
1987, at 2:00 p.m.
Fire Chief Bob Turek answered questions from Councilmember Walsh regarding the
fire department's need for a 3300 gallon tank, the fire department members'
experience in using such a tanker and the feasibility of purchasing a stainless
steel tank and .associated equipment. Fire Chief Turek advised justification
for this size of tanker relates to the large area of the city without hydrants.
Following further discussion, Council unanimously agreed the specifications
should be revised to include alternates for the tank and other equipment to
allow other than stainless steel as the material. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
Administrator Stephan Jilk discussed his memorandum dated November 25, 1987
regarding fire dl��artment officers' salary adjustments. Jilk reviewed his
recommendations for salary adjustments for the fire chief, assistant fire
chief, secretary, fire marshall and training officer. See Clerk's File 1987-
28.
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Councilmember Walsh pointed out the City Code requires all salary adjustments
be reviewed by the fire department membership before consideration by Council.
Administrator Jilk concurred with Walsh's recommendation that these adjustments
be referred back to the fire department before action is taken by Council.
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 public
hearing is to consider and receive input on Hawkins Pond Drainage Improvements,
Project 176, and Section 30 Storm Sewer Improvements, Project 177.
The Administrator/Clerk had in his possession the Affidavit of Publication and
the Affidavit of Mailed and Posted Hearing Notice. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
Administrator Stephan Jilk advised the two projects are considered as two
separate projects, feasibility reports for each project were prepared and
received by Council, and the hearing was called and considered under one public
notice. City Attorney David Grannis advised the public improvement procedure to
this point is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
City Engineer Rich Hefti outlined the historical background of Projects 176 and
177.
Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell provided an overview of the watershed
districts in Rosemount and more specifically the Hawkins Pond district, as well
as the location of Rosemount in the Vermillion River Watershed District.
Campbell reviewed the proposed improvements for Project 176, Hawkins Pond
Drainage Improvements, noting the proposed enlargement of Hawkins Pond,
construction of channels and proposed easements needed to be secured from the
property owner. Campbell stated the total estimated cost of the proposed
construction is $300,000.
Consulting Engineer Steve Campbell reviewed the proposed improvements for
Project 177, Section 30 Storm Sewer Improvements. Campbell pointed out the
boundaries of the project area and advised the proposed improvement area is
located within the Hawkins Pond Drainage District. The consulting engineer
advised the drainage of Twin Puddles Park would be reduced by several hours
which would increase the availability of this area for recreational use. He
also pointed out the construction of the proposed system would eliminate the
use of outlots in Subdistricts B4 and C which would provide additional
residential and industrial lots for development. Disadvantages of phasing this
project were pointed out by the consulting engineer with the recommendation the
project be completed all at one time. The total estimated cost for Project 177
is $470,000.
Based on past city policy for storm sewer assessments in
development, City Engineer Rich Hefti recommended assessing
projects to the benefitted property on a square foot basis
responsible for 25% of the storm sewer improvement costs.
respective estimated assessment rate for each subdistrict
Project 177. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
areas of existing
the costs of these
and the city being
Hefti reviewed the
for Project 176 and
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Tom Metzen, property appraiser for the city, advised he has reviewed the
proposed assessment rates and found them in line with surrounding communities.
He compared these rates with Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan, and the
proposed rate would be less than those in these communities.
Attorney Jerry Duffy addressed Council advising he represented approximately
170 residents who are opposed to both projects but particularly Project 177.
Duffy gave the following reasons for objecting to the improvements: (1) object
to the cost of paying for something which does not benefit them; (2) the
current system serves them well; (3) residents did not have a problem during
the recent 10,000 year rated rain storm; (4) city should look at other funding
methods if another park is necessary; (5) several backyards will be disrupted;
(6) drainage is adequate; (7) questioned engineer's statement regarding the
three to four days for drainage of Twin Puddles; (8) felt there are significant
errors in estimated cost of easements; (9) questioned necessity and associated
cost of a lift station. Attorney Duffy presented a petition listing the names
of persons opposing Projects 176 and 177. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
Charles A. Stauffer, 14587 Delft Avenue West, presented and reviewed several
questions concerning the projects. Mayor Knutson requested these questions be
made part of the record. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
Several residents in the audience addressed Council regarding their objections
to Projects 176 and 177.
Pastor Roger Ernst presented a petition of names consisting mainly of members
of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, who are opposed to the storm sewer
projects. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
A five minute recess was called at 9:53 p.m.
The meeting continued at 10:02 p.m.
MOTION by Knutson to close the public hearing. Second by Willard. Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willard to adopt Resolution 1987-86, A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF
HAWKINS POND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECt 176. Second by Knutson. Ayes:
Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willard to adopt Resolution 1987-9, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR HAWKINS POND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 176. Second
by Walsh. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Walsh'6 table any discussion on Project 177 to the January 19, 1987
Council meeting. Second by Tucker. Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard,
Walsh. Nays: 0.
Recess was called at 10:31 with the meeting continuing at 10:36 p.m.
MOTION by Walsh to refer the recommendations for the salary adjustments for
fire department officers to the members of the fire department for their
response and input. Second by Napper. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh,
Napper. Nays: 0.
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Discussion was held on the county's turnback agreement for County Road 38 from
125th Street to Trunk Highway 3. Council referred to City Engineer Hefti's
memorandum of November 25, 1987 regarding staff's recommendation to receive
funds in the amount of $8,000.00 in lieu of placing gravel on the road as
proposed in the county's agreement. Staff agreed this money could be used to
help fund the improvement of Dodd Road when utilities become available. Hefti
stated it was staff's understanding an amount of $8,000.00 was allocated to
this project at a turnback hearing several years ago. Subsequent to his
memorandum, Hefti stated the county has informed him that gravel has been
placed on the road, but only to improve bad areas in the road, and the county
has not been able to locate records of the turnback proceedings. Council
unanimously agreed to withhold approval of this agreement and requested further
negotiations between city staff and county representatives. See Clerk's File
1987-28.
Discussion was held on the feasibility report for the improvements of CSAH 42
from TH 52 to TH 55. Since the public hearing held December 11, 1986, the
county has proposed to change the easterly alignment of County Road 42 in order
to bypass an irrigation system. This revision and others has caused the county
to go beyond the one year statutory limit to award the contract; and therefore,
a another public hearingwouldhave to be held. The city engineer recommended
setting a public hearing for this improvement project for December 15, 1987.
See Clerk's File 1987-28.
MOTION by Knutson to adopt Resolution 1987-88, A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF CSAH 42, FROM TH 52 TO TH 55 AND CALLING
FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROJECT. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Tucker,
Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk referred to Police Chief Staats memorandum of
November 20, 1987 requesting authorization to purchase one squad car through
Hennepin County Cooperative. In that memorandum Chief Staats informed Council
the Hennepin County bidding process has awarded squad car bids to Thane Hawkins
Polar Chevrolet at a price of $11,687.00 and recommended the purchase of a 1988
Chevrolet Caprice. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
MOTION by Knutson to authorize the purchase of a Chevrolet Caprice in the
amount of $11,687.00 as outlined in Chief Staats memorandum of November 20,
1987. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Willard, Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker. Nays:
0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk requested Council authorization for the preparation
of a feasibility report for the realignment and reconstruction of the
intersection on 145th Street West at Chippendale and Chili.
MOTION by Walsh to order a feasibility study for the realignment and
reconstruction of the intersection of 145th Street West/Chippendale/Chili/Dodd.
Second by Napper. Ayes: Walsh, Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk reviewed his memorandum of November 25, 1987
outlining staff's recommendation to prepare requests for proposals on fire
station needs, public safety department and public works facilities. J i I k
outlined the process staff would follow beginning with preparation of the
requests for proposals through final presentation to Council during the summer
of 1989. Jilk stated $10,000.00 was allocated in the 1988 operating budget for
the completion of these studies. See Clerk's File 1987-28.
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MOTION by Knutson to authorize the preparation of requests for proposals as
outlined in Stephan Ji l k's memorandum of November 25,1987. Second by Napper.
Ayes: Napper, Knutson, Tucker, Willard, Walsh. Nays: 0.
Community Development Director Dean Johnson reported on -the results of an
evaluation by an acoustical consultant regarding the audio problems in the
council chambers. Johnson reviewed the recommended remedies for an estimated
cost of $8,810.00 and requested authorization to obtain quotes to correct the
problem. See Clerk's Fila 1987-28.
MOTION by Willard to authorize staff to obtain three quotes for acoustical
treatment of the council chambers. Second by Walsh. Ayes: Knutson, Tucker,
Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0.
Administrator Stephan Jilk informed Council Mayor Knutson's term on the Dakota
County Solid Waste Advisory Board will expire at the end of this year. The
administrator requested Council to make a recommendation that Lee Knutson be
reappointed to a full term on this advisory committee as representative for the
City of Rosemount. Mayor Knutson consented to this reappointment.
MOTION by Willard to recommend that Lee Knutson be reappointed for another term
on the Dakota County Solid Waste Advisory Board. Second by Walsh. Ayes:
Tucker, Willard, Walsh, Napper. Nays: 0. Abstain: Knutson.
MOTION by Napper to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 5. -.Nays: 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Johnson
Council Secretary/Deputy Clerk
ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk
Administrator/Clerk
Published this day of in Dakota County Tribune.
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