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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Freske, Nelson and Weisensel attending. Staff present included the following; - City Administrator Martin - City Clerk Fasbender - Community Development Director Lindquist - Finance Director May The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA City Administrator Martin indicated there were no changes to the Consent Agenda. Motion by Nelson Second by Freske Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented. Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS City Administrator Martin, reminded all of the Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, September 22nd at Central Park starting at 5 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nelson Second by Weisensel Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with item 6. i. being removed a. Minutes of the July 19, 2018 Special Work Session Proceedings b. Minutes of the September 4 2018 Work Session Proceedings c. Minutes of the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting Proceedings d. Bills Listing e. Receive Donation – Parks & Recreation Dept. f. Authorize Creation and Hiring of Commander Position g. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account – Parks & Recreation Dept. h. Accept Tort Liability Insurance Limits i. Approve KLM’s Proposal for Reconditioning Services for the Chippendale Water Tower, City Project 2019-02 j. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report for Biscayne Avenue (Boulder Trail to CSAH 46) Improvement Project, City Project No. 2020-01 6.a. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 k. Request by God’s Discovery Kids Preschool for a Conditional Use Permit to Expand a Daycare Facility Within a Church l. Request by Prestwick, LLC, for Final Plat Approval of Prestwick Place 16th Addition m. Request by Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for a Plat Correction of the Bella Vista 5th Addition Plat Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. Councilmember Weisensel pulled 6. i. Approve KLM’s Proposal for Reconditioning Services for the Chippendale Water Tower, City Project 2019-02. Councilmember Weisensel requested more information and clarification regarding what the package entails and the reasoning it is needed. Public Works Direction Erickson clarified the overall process and the reasoning staff is requesting this to be done now. More information will be presented when the construction bids for the project are brought before Council in the coming months. Motion by: Weisensel Second by: Freske Motion to Approve KLM’s Proposal for Reconditioning Services for the Chippendale Water Tower, City Project 2019-02. Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Freske, Nelson Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easement over Outlots A and B, Prestwick Place 15th Addition Community Development Director Lindquist provided an illustration which the council approved in the consent agenda. To accommodate the development of Prestwick Place 16th Addition, a vacation of the drainage and utility easements over Outlots A and B, Prestwick Place 15th Addition is necessary. Ms. Lindquist confirmed this process is typical and done on several projects. Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Motion by: Droste Second by: Weisensel Motion to close public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion by Nelson. Second by Weisensel Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easement of Outlots A and B, Prestwick Place 15th Addition. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Ayes: Weisensel, Freske, Nelson, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Consider City comments on Dakota County Comprehensive Plan Community Development Director Lindquist provided an overview of the Met Council requirements for completing the 2040 Comprehensive Plans. A component of that process is to request comments from neighboring agencies to ensure that Comprehensive Plans work well together and that all agencies are effectively communicating and sharing plans. Dakota County is requesting a draft of the plan by October 1st. Lindquist stated the Comprehensive Plan is a very broad document and staff is trying to recognize the change and shift in focus that the county may be having. Lindquist requested any additional feedback from council to be submitted to her by Friday in order for staff to finalize the draft by the requested October 1st date. Councilmembers suggested adding comments regarding technology and waste management within the county and the Highway 52 clover leaf. Motion by: Weisensel Second By: Nelson Motion accepting City comment letter on Dakota County’s Comprehensive Plan and directing staff to submit the letter with the additions regarding infrastructure around the last paragraph and highway 52 cloverleaf and anything else council sends to staff by Friday September 21, 2018. Ayes: Freske, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 9.b. 2019 Budget City Administrator Martin presented the City’s Preliminary Operating Budget and Preliminary Levy for 2019. Martin discussed and highlighted any significant changes within each of the departments, along with a discussion of each departments historical data. A preliminary levy maximum is being established at this meeting, and is currently proposed at a 4.51% increase. Director of Finance May addressed several of councilmembers questions regarding how the city is sitting in comparison to other Dakota County cities and the excess funds process. A final work session in November is planned to discuss any final changes to the budget prior to final certification. A Truth in Taxation hearing set is for December 4th at 7:00 p.m. which is an opportunity for residents to ask any questions. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Motion by: Nelson Second By: Freske Motion to Adopt a Resolution Setting the Preliminary 2019 General Fund Operating Budget, the Preliminary 2019 C.I.P. Budgets, the Preliminary 2019 Insurance Budget, the Preliminary 2019 Port Authority Operating Levy and the Preliminary 2018 Levy and a Budget Hearing Date of December 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings for September and October. The next City Council work session and regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste and second by Weisensel the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk