HomeMy WebLinkAbout34- Minutes of the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Monday, November 5, 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, DeBettignies, Nelson and
Weisensel attending.
Staff present included the following;
- City Administrator Martin
- Public Works Director Erickson
- Community Development Director Lindquist
- Recording Secretary Barikmo
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Administrator Martin indicated there were no changes to the Consent Agenda.
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Weisensel
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Weisensel
Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Public Improvement Hearing for Bonaire Path East Project, City Project 2018-03, Order
Improvement and Preparation of Plans
Brian Erickson, Public Works Director/City Engineer, provided a brief presentation on the project.
The Assessment Public Hearing will be held early next year, 2019, after bids are received. That
hearing will be specifically for council to approve the assessments. All residents who are to be
assessed will be receiving a mail notification regarding this assessment hearing.
The proposed project includes converting Bonaire Path East from the existing rural gravel section to
a paved section. The project will also include watermain extension and improvements at the existing
railroad crossing on Bonaire Path East to extend the City’s Quiet Zone. Erickson showcased a map
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that shows the exact length of Bonaire Path that will be affected. Erickson discussed the estimated
project cost at this point and informed council and audience that this is a preliminary estimate. The
final estimate will be provided at a later date once the full design is complete and all bids for the
project have been received. The current schedule proposes bids to be opened in February 2019.
Erickson provided an overview of the Open House that took place on October 30, 2018. There
were 10 attendees, including the Mayor and one City Council member. A common concerns of the
attendees were the frequent train whistles and traffic speeds through the area.
Mayor Droste expressed that the proposed 3-lane road appears to be over-engineered when it only
leads to a refinery, which is on a gravel road. Mayor Droste anticipates this road only seeing traffic
from the 50-car parking lot from the Flint Hills Soccer Complex and residents going to and from
work. Council Member DeBettignies asked if the road will be narrowed after it gets past the
entrance of the Flint Fills Soccer Complex. Erickson stated that the topic has been discussed
between the engineering staff and the design engineer, Mike Warner. Bonaire Path does need to
meet State Aid Standards, which includes 12-foot lane widths. There is no State Aid requirement for
a 3-lane section. Council Members DeBettignies and Nelson and Mayor Droste agreed that the
Bonaire Path should only be a 2-lane road.
Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Wayne Groth, of 1102 Bonaire Path E, had concerns regarding the assessments. Mr. Groth also
requested that Erickson contact the railroad to clear their right-of-way of trees due to several
accidents occurring at the crossings. Mayor Droste confirmed that staff have the assessments
corrected.
Motion by Droste Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Erickson added a correction to the council memo. Engineering is only requesting Action 1, not
Action 2. This change is due to the agreement not being completed with Union Pacific Railroad.
Council Member Freske asked what the process will be to have the estimate re-done without the
center lane. Erickson stated that it will be done with Bolton and Menk through the design process.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for Bonaire Path East Project, City Project 2018-03.
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Case 18-30-IUP; Request by SKB Environmental, Inc. to Renew an Interim Use Permit
for Operation of the Minnesota Industrial Containment Facility
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an overview the request by SKB. It is a
renewal of the Interim Use Permit which was previously approved in 2013 permit, at which time the
City approved an expansion of the facility both in terms of land area and total disposal volume.
The City’s requirement is that it be reviewed every 5 years. In 2013, the City had the benefit of the
MPCA’s review. After 2013, the MPCA decided that they would only be requiring permit review
every 10 years. The City continues, by ordinance, to review every 5 years. The County reviews the
landfill every 2 years.
Lindquist addressed the changes from 2013. The landfill initially started in the City in 1992. Over the
past 20 years, the majority of the modifications in the IUP have been to allow expansion of the
landfill, both vertically and horizontally. The waste that is currently being put into the landfill is
construction and demolition waste and industrial ash.
Lindquist presented a map of the overall site. The property is located between 140th Street East and
TH55. On the east side of the site, SKB received approval to several facilities constructed that are
associated with the landfill but, are on a separate parcel. Some of the uses for the facilities are: Truck
Repair and Maintenance, Metals Recycling and Ash Recycling. The grading will for the site will be
occurring soon. One the activities associated with the grading will be construction of a stormwater
pond.
Over the course of the last 20 years, there have been various approvals that allowed for expansion
and additional activity. In 2012 the City approved composting on the site. They still have not made
use of that activity on the property. In the 2018 Permit Renewal, staff is recommending that SKB
needs to initiate that activity in the next 5 years or in 2023 staff would recommend removing the
activity as a permitted use. In 2003, there was approval of a recycling and transfer station. The
recycling facility is constructed on the site, however, the transfer station activity is not included. Staff
is recommending that the applicant make use of the approval the next 5 years or in 2023 staff would
recommend removing the activity as permitted use.
An additional condition that staff is looking at modifying an allowance that was given for ponding
within the right of way on 140th Street. Staff is concerned that the current provision in the agreement
regarding 140th Street will create significant issues when the City is ready to improve 140th Street in
the future. At this time, SKB should lay out a plan for meeting city standards that addresses storm
water standards which have been changed since the initial approval.
Two other conditions staff is requesting are that the applicant submit route maps of truck circulation
within the facility and off-site, and implementing sediment control best management practices. The
City Engineer also notes that the applicant must obtain approval from MnDOT prior to conducting
street sweeping operations on TH55.
Staff and the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the resolution renewing the SKB
Environmental Landfill Interim Use Permit for another 5 years with the conditions provided.
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Ryan O’Gara with SKB stated that all of the conditions seem reasonable and they will be able to
comply. There is one adjustment being made on their side of the agreement with reclassifying
construction and demolition waste capacity to industrial waste capacity. That did not have any
impact on the size of the facility, the amount of material they can take in, or the types of material
they can take in. The change has all been approved by MPCA and Dakota County.
Mayor Droste asked about costs associated with maintaining 140th Street. Staff indicated that
financing for a road project would be similar to other projects, and the city has the opportunity to
assess benefiting properties.
Council Member DeBettignies asked if Mr. O’Gara knew the percentage of truck using 140th Street
verse TH55. Mr. O’Gara explained that part of the new conditions of the new IUP Resolution,
Number 4, states that they will be submitting route maps of truck circulation within the facility and
off-site. Council Member Nelson also asked when the numbers will be provided. Mr. O’Gara stated
that they will get started on them right away but did not provide a definite deadline.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Adopt the Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Interim Use Permit for
SKB Environmental Inc. to Operate a Nonhazardous Solid Waste Containment Facility, at
13425 Courthouse Boulevard, for an additional 5years subject to conditions.
Ayes: Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste mentioned the General Election on November 6, 2018. Residents can find out where
they can vote of the City of Rosemount or Secretary of State website. The City Council has a special
meeting to canvas the results of the election on Friday, November 9th, 2018, at 8a.m.
City offices will be closed to observe Veteran’s Day on Monday, November 12th, 2018.
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings for the remainder of
November and December. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 20,
2018 at 7p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and
upon a motion by Droste and second by Debettignies the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Barikmo,
Recording Secretary