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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the July 31, 2017, Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 31, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Monday, July 31, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. (This meeting is the “first meeting in August”, moved up one day due to Night to Unite.) Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Nelson, Weisensel, and Freske attending. Staff present included the following; o City Administrator Martin o City Clerk Hadler o Director of Public Works/City Engineer Erickson o Chief of Police Scott o Community Development Director Lindquist The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated item 6.h. should be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Commendation for attainment of Eagle Scout rank Mayor Droste summarized the Scouting accomplishments of Joshua Heimkes, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Heimkes will begin his senior year at Rosemount High School in September and hopes to pursue a career in the building trades. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA City Administrator Martin noted the need for the removal of item 6.h., as it was added to the agenda prematurely and has the incorrect documentation. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with item 6.h. removed by staff. a. Minutes of the July 10, 2017, Work Session Proceedings b. Minutes of the July 18, 2017, Regular Meeting Proceedings c. Bills Listing d. Electronic Signature Policy e. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account - Parks & Recreation Dept. 6.a. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 31, 2017 f. Receive Donation - Parks & Recreation Dept. g. Police School Liaison Service Agreement h. Joint Powers Agreement - CSAH 38 from Pilot Knob Road to TH 3 i. Receive Plans & Specifications / Authorize Ad for Bid - Well 5 Abandonment, City Project 2017-08 Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Request to Vacate the Easement over Dodd Boulevard within the Dunmore Development Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the need for a vacation easement on a property in the Dunmore development. The first phase has been final platted. The vacation would vacate a portion of Dodd Boulevard, so that the development can continue. Council member Weisensel noted that that portion of Dodd is closed right now and asked about the timeframe for reopening 132nd and access to Evermoor. Staff responded that bids for 132nd will be awarded in September. Mr. Weisensel inquired about traffic from Evermoor and safety during construction. Ms. Lindquist noted that there have been more discussions and concerns regarding construction traffic cutting through Evermoor. Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Motion by Droste. Second by Weisensel. Motion to close the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. Motion by Nelson. Second by Freske. Motion to approve a Resolution Vacating the Easement over Dodd Boulevard within the Dunmore Development. Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: 0. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 31, 2017 NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Modifying AG Zoning District to Permit Commercial Event Centers and Amend Section 11-1-4 Definitions Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the need for an ordinance change to allow for an event center in a rural area of the community. Staff examined what types of permitting “vehicles” should be used and found a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would be most appropriate to allow for long-term use of the facility. The CUP continues with the property forever, while the conditions are still met. Ms. Lindquist noted the importance of thinking decades ahead to address what will happen when the area around the property develops. Ms. Lindquist discussed the 19 conditions listed in the proposed ordinance. The conditions allow the property to perform more like properties in urban areas, and address issues like parking, lighting, and fencing. The conditional use permit may not be made more restrictive in the future, only less restrictive. Council member Weisensel inquired if the standards meet those set for farm wineries. Staff stated that the farm winery use references the liquor code, so it would be consistent. Council member Weisensel inquired about conditions related to farming in the area. Ms. Lindquist stated we do not typically regulate one use based on the activities of a neighboring use. Council member Weisensel commented on condition number 3 regarding the presence of an owner instead of manager. Council member DeBettignies discussed a similar event center in another community, and clarified that the event center would typically be hired out and not host their own events. Ms. Lindquist stated that was correct. Council member Nelson inquired about the need for police officer presence, like we require at the Steeple Center and Community Center. Mayor Droste stated he felt the need for a fence was onerous and compared it to Apple Valley. He discussed the need for a house and opportunities for commercial ventures. Ms. Lindquist noted that the current ordinance is simply to allow for a use as someone has requested. Staff can pursue zoning for other types of facilities if needed. Mayor Droste discussed the Spring Lake Park preserve and their policy for liquor service. Ms. Lindquist noted that the CUP runs with the property forever, and suggested keeping the fencing policy for the time when the surrounding property is developed. Council member DeBettignies inquired asked if the CUP would carry to the next owner of the property. Ms. Lindquist stated it would. Mr. DeBettignies clarified how the catering liquor permit works. Mayor Droste inquired about application of pesticides and herbicides and if the property owner can coordinate when those are applied relative to their events. Ms. Lindquist stated the city can only regulate the property that is being permitted. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 31, 2017 Council member Freske clarified that staff has met with the applicant and she was supportive of the conditions. Ms. Lindquist stated the conditions had been changed slightly since they had met, but the applicant was generally supportive. Council member Weisensel asked that language be added to allow for a designee instead of only allowing the owner to operate it. Mayor reiterated the need for language for the coordination of pesticides. City Administrator Martin stated staff could draft language to that effect. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Freske. Motion to Approve a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Adding Commercial Event Centers as a Conditional Use in the AG-Agriculture Zoning District and Amending Section 11-1-4: Definitions with modifications to conditions 3 and 13. Ayes: DeBettignies, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: Nelson. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council work session will take place Monday, August 7, 2017. The next City Council meeting will take place on August 15, 2017. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Weisensel, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk