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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190305 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 5, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, March 5th, 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, Essler and Block attending. Staff present included the following; o City Administrator Martin o City Clerk Fasbender o Director of Public Works Erickson o Community Development Director Lindquist o Director of Finance May The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated there were no changes. Motion by Weisensel Second by Block Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with item d. removed. a. Bills Listing b. Minutes of the February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting Proceedings c. Fire Chief Reappointment d. Redesignation of General Fund Balance e. Request by US Home Corporation for a Lot Split-Recombination for lots 9 & 10 Block 1 Bella Vista 5th Addition f. Bonaire Path East, City Project 2018-03 Authorize Easement Acquisition Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 5, 2019 6.d. Redesignation of General Fund Balance Council member Essler pulled item 6.d. redesignation of general fund balance for a better understanding of the process. Director of Finance May was present and elaborated further on the process of redesignation and the timeline of the process. Council member Essler ideally would like council to be informed sooner than March of any overage or unused general funds in order to better make decisions regarding the general fund and budget. Mr. May stated the numbers being requested will be an estimate as several purchases are made in November and December meaning an accurate number is typically not available until mid-February. This understanding was acceptable to the Council. Motion by Essler Second by Block Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving the Transfer of Excess General Funds to the Insurance Fund Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Request by U.S. Home Corporation for an Easement Vacation on Lot 10 Block 1 Bella Vista 5th Addition Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the application staff received for a lot split. A 5’ drainage and utility easement is located on either side of the parcel boundary the applicant is requesting to adjust. Ms. Lindquist stated this is a straight forward request and staff recommends approval of the request subject to new 5 foot drainage and utility easements along the boundary. Ms. Lindquist illustrated the easement area on the survey included in the packet. Per state law, it is required to have a public hearing for this item. Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion by: Droste Second by: Weisensel Motion to close public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion by Block Second by Freske Motion to Adopt a resolution approving the easement vacation. Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 5, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events for March and April. Mayor Droste discussed the coffee with council which will be held at the library on March 9th at 9:00 a.m. and going forward this event will be held the second Saturday of the month. Mayor Droste also acknowledged Fire Chief Schroeder was being reappointed this evening as Fire Chief and thanked him for his service as Chief Schroeder has done a great job for the City of Rosemount. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and upon a motion by Droste, second by Weisensel, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. The City Council will reconvene the work session in the City Hall Conference Room. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk