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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190205 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 5, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 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 Council Members Weisensel, Freske, and Block attending. Staff present included the following; o City Administrator Martin o Director of Public Works Erickson The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated there were no changes. Motion by Block Second by Weisensel Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with items K. & M. removed. a. Minutes of the January 15, 2019, Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Bills Listing c. Receive Donations – Parks & Recreation - Egg Hunt d. Receive Donation – Parks & Recreation - Safety Camp e. Parks Dedication - SKB Environmental Metals Recycling Facility and Maintenance Shop f. Replace SCBA Compressor at Fire #1 g. Replacement of Motorola Portable Radios h. Pay Equity i. Liquor License Amendment – TOPS Pizza & Hoagies j. Removal of No Parking Signs k. Dakota County Joint Powers Agreement Amendments l. Authorize Submission of a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) Grant Application m. Bonaire Path East, City Project 2018-03: Authorize Easement Acquisition n. Rosemount High School Parking Lot, CP 2018-07: Approve Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with ISD 196 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 5, 2019 o. Accept Public Street and Utilities – Greystone 3rd Addition, City Project 458 p. Accept Public Street and Utilities – Greystone 5th Addition, City Project 474 Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.k. Dakota County Joint Powers Agreement Amendments Mayor Droste pulled this item for educational purposes as all cities within Dakota County enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for transportation projects occurring within Dakota County. The previous policy established a 55% County, 45% City cost-share, while the new policy caps a City’s portion of costs at 25% and 15% for principal arterial projects i.e. TH 55. Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel Motion to: Authorizing the Execution of Joint Powers Agreement Amendments between Dakota County and the City of Rosemount for: 1. City Project 471 – McAndrews Road 2. City Project 2017-04 – TH 55/CSAH 42 Intersection 3. City Project 2018-05 – Akron Ave Ayes: Droste, Block, Freske, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.m. Bonaire Path East, City Project 2018-03: Authorize Easement Acquisition Council Member Freske pulled the item requesting Director of Public Works Erickson to explain what eminent domain entails for the impacted properties. Erickson stated there are a few properties impacted by the Bonaire Project and at this point staff does not anticipate going through the eminent domain process as the property owners have been willing to negotiate sale with the city. The project is anticipated to go out for bid later this spring with construction starting this summer. Council Member Block requested Erickson provide further detail regarding special assessments and how the assessments are figured and the process for special assessments. Erickson stated the city has a policy for special assessments and a fee schedule which includes further details. These documents are posted on the city website and approved by the city council on an annual basis. The amount being assessed determines on the type of project. Motion by Freske Second by Block Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing Approval of Appraised Values, Offers of Compensation and Acquisition by Eminent Domain for Bonaire Path East, City Project 2018-03 Ayes: Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 5, 2019 NEW BUSINESS 9.a. NLC Service Line Warranty Program Director of Public Works Erickson discussed the opportunity for a warranty program for maintenance and utility service line repairs that homeowners may experience due to tree root intrusion, water line problem, debris clogging, etc., This warranty program would essentially act as insurance to the homeowner to defray repair costs as the homeowner is responsible for the service lines from the main line to the home. There is no cost to the City for this program. Ashley Shiwarski of Utility Service Partners, represents the National League of Cities Service Line Program and presented a presentation regarding the warranty program and the impact the program would have on residential homeowners. Council Member Weisensel is favorable and mentioned the program allows residents to take advantage of this program if residents are able to do so; the program gives residents an option. Mr. Martin discussed the opportunity for the City to receive a small stipend from each policy sold, and staff would recommend that the City forgo that opportunity and instead allow residents to pay a reduced rate for the insurance policy. Council is in favor with moving forward with the program and also collecting additional data regarding; age of our homes and where the program would apply, number of sewer/water septic systems, etc. Mr. Martin stated the contract is currently under review with our city attorney and will be brought before council for approval at a later date. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events for February and March. Mayor Droste also discussed the first scheduled coffee with council at the library on February 9th at 9:00 a.m. - this event will be held the second Saturday of the month going forward. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Freske, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m . Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk