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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190416 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, April 16th, 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 Senior Planner Klatt o Assistant City Engineer Smith o Director of Public Works/Engineering Erickson o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated there are no additions or corrections. Motion by Weisensel Second by Block Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Arbor Day Proclamation Parks and Recreation Director Schultz is recommending for approval that May 4th, 2019 be named as Arbor Day. The City will be observing our 27th Annual Rosemount Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, May 4, at the Public Works Garage, starting at 10:00 am. The city will plan to give away 180 trees. Mr. Schultz reminds all to call Gopher State prior to digging in your yard to plant your tree. Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel Motion to approve the attached proclamation naming May 4th, 2019 as Arbor Day. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. 3.b. National Get on Board Day Proclamation Mayor Droste highlighted Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) provides essential transportation services to residents and employees in Rosemount and six neighboring communities. MVTA is participating in a challenge called “Get on Board Commuter Challenge” April 22nd-28th. Participants who participate in the challenge can be eligible for a prize. Participants can go through the MVTA website to enter. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 Motion by Droste Second by Block Motion to approve the attached proclamation naming April 25th, 2019 as National Get on Board Day. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Sinnwell of 3335 145th Street West Rosemount attended the State of the City and is requesting for council to share additional economic development information. Mayor Droste will prepare a list of economic development initiatives and present this at the next regular council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda 6.f and 6.g removed a. Bills Listing b. Minutes of the January 25th, 2019 Special Work Session Proceedings c. Minutes of the March 21, 2019 Special Work Session Proceedings d. Minutes of the April 2, 2019, Regular Meeting Proceedings e. Minutes of the April 2, 2019 Work Session Proceedings f. Hiring of New Firefighters g. NLC Service Line Warranty Program - Weisensel h. Entering into a Master Partnership Contact with MnDOT i. 19-17-SMP Request by Dean Trongard for a Simple Plat for Bacardi Ridge to Split and Recombine Two Lots j. 19-19-LS Request by US Homes for a Lot Split for the Cliff Property k. Approve Amended Subdivision Development Agreement for Prestwick Place 17th Addition l. Wexford Place Master Development Plan Planned Unit Development Agreement Amendment Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 6.f. Hiring of New Firefighters Council member Block pulled this item for recognition and to also mention the fire department is still hiring for those who are interested, please apply. Motion by Block Second by Freske Motion to approval to hire new firefighters. Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.g. NLC Service Line Warranty Program Council member Weisensel pulled this item for further information. Director of Public Works Erickson elaborated further on what Rosemount residents can expect and reminded all that the homeowners are responsible for maintenance and repairs on the utility service line from the main line to the home. Residents will receive a letter from Utility Service Partners, Inc. detailing the program. Staff will be reviewing the letter that will go out to residents as well as providing a logo for the letter to indicate the program is approved by the City. Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler Motion to enter into a marketing agreement with Utility Service Partners Inc. for the NLC Service Line Warranty Program, and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign said agreement. Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easements over Lot 1, Block 1 of Schlukebier Addition Senior Planner Klatt provided an overview of the proposed Vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easements over Lot 1, Block 1 Schlukebier Addition to facilitate the replatting of this lot into a new subdivision to be known as Bacardi Ridge. Mr. Klatt showcased the current conditions and what the proposal indicates. In order to simplify the process, the applicant is proposing to vacate all drainage and utility easements over the impacted lot and to rededicate new easements with the Bacardi Ridge plat, consistent with the City’s subdivision regulations which have been approved. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel Motion to close public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion by Block Second by Essler Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Vacation of the Drainage and Utility Easements over Lot 1, Block 1 Schlukebier Addition. Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. 7.b. 2019 Street Improvement Project, City Project 2019-01: Improvement Public Hearing Director of Public Works Erickson briefed council on the 2019 Street Improvement Project and explained the current status and timelines. Assistant City Engineer, Smith, presented an overview of the improvements, the location of these improvements, the financing, and timeline of the project. Ms. Smith also made mention of the American Disability Act (ADA), requirements and the upgrades that will take place with this project in order to be compliant with the ADA standards. This evening is the first of two public hearings for this project. A second public hearing will take place in July regarding the assessments. Residents impacted will be receiving notices in regards to this hearing at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. David Lang - 15148 Crestview Circle Mr. Lang is a representative for his home owners association near 151st Street West and Shannon Parkway and would like the city to review the following in conjunction with the street improvement project; noisy traffic and speed on 151st street and additional crosswalks to cross Shannon Parkway in that area. Kurt Chroust (Chroust Family Dentistry) – 15180 Chippendale Avenue West Mr. Chroust questioned when the assessment hearing would take place and staff informed Mr. Chroust the hearing will take place well after the project is under construction. Bruno Borer - 15596 Cherry Path Mr. Borer is a resident on the east side of Chippendale and questioned why these properties are to be assessed and whether or not Chippendale Avenue is a collector road. Mr. Erickson clarified properties on the east side of Chippendale are being assessed because that is where those residents street access is. Rosemount’s Policy is an assessment is required for collector ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 streets. Mr. Erickson noted the property owners on the west side of Chippendale Avenue are not assessed due to those properties not fronting Chippendale Avenue; those residents would be assessed when the street the property faces would be improved. Prior to Mayor Droste closing the public hearing, Mayor Droste requested Mr. Erickson provide an overview of the next steps of the process which would be to put the project out to bid which could impact the current numbers. At a future date an assessment hearing will then take place where residents have the opportunity to appeal the assessment. All residents will be notified of the hearing at least 10 days prior to the assessment hearing. Project information will also be placed on our website regarding project contacts, timelines, etc. Resident - Claret Springs West Association A resident of Claret Springs West Association questioned the assessment process and how the process works for a multi-unit property. Mr. Erickson explained the city works with the association and each of the individual units within the association and divides the total assessment amongst each unit. Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel Motion to close public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion by Freske Second by Essler Motion to Adopt a Resolution Ordering the 2019 Street Improvement Project, City Project 2019-01 Ayes: Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Winds Park – Playground Proposals Director of Parks & Recreation Schultz highlighted the ideas of improvements for the future playground from the people living near Winds Park. Based on the information received, a Request for Proposal was created for the program. Mr. Schultz provided an overview of the proposals received. Staff is recommending the City Council approve the purchase of playground equipment for Winds Park as submitted by St. Croix Recreation/Burke. Mr. Schultz noted, staff would order equipment this week and hope to have the playground completed by the time school is out. Council member Weisensel provided clarity in regards to the wood chips that may be seen in some parks, as the wood chips are specially engineered to meet ADA requirements and suggested staff ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 communicate this in some way to help residents better understand ADA and how the city is compliant. Mr. Schultz noted staff is currently working with Dakota County CDA for a block grant which would provide upgrades to a number of parks throughout Rosemount to make the parks more ADA compliant, for example including ramps onto the wood chips. Once these upgrades are completed Mr. Schultz agreed making note of how the city is ADA compliant would be beneficial to users. Motion by Freske Second by Essler Motion to approve the purchase of playground equipment as submitted by St. Croix Recreation/Burke to be installed at Winds Park. Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. 9.b. Adoption of 2019-2020 City Council Goals and Initiatives City Administrator Martin presented the final draft of the 2019-2020 City Council Goals and Initiatives. Mr. Martin provided a brief overview of how this document was drafted starting back in January with several hours of discussion with council on this document and the strategic plan going forward. Mr. Martin presented the goals and vision as well as highlighted a few points to the council as laid out in the attachment. Council member Freske questioned how are the goals being measured. Mr. Martin stated some goals are more easily measurable than others and there is also a tool within OpenGov which will eventually be rolled out and will show a dashboard. The dashboard will be a better visual that will allow residents to see the status of the goals and initiatives. Council member Essler highlights the new Economic Development position and Mr. Martin noted this position will be the primary faces for businesses and an Economic Development position exists in several other cities. Council member Weisensel mentioned staff is one of the largest costs the city has and this position will impact our budget, however this is an opportunity for Rosemount to capitalize on our current opportunities and compete with several other cities. Council member Block suggested a regular update to insure the goal and initiatives are on track and being met as residents should be holding council accountable at meeting these goals and initiatives. Motion by Block Second by Freske Motion to adopt the City Council’s 2019-2020 Goals and Initiatives, as presented. Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS 10.a. City Staff Updates City Administrator Martin items update; currently hiring part time for seasonal public works positions, final interviews for 3 open spots for the police department and the Stormwater Specialist position will start interviews on Thursday. The Economic Development Coordinator position is currently to the union for approval. Ideally staff would post online for employment next week. The Indoor Recreational Amenity Needs study special work session will be held on April 23rd. Items discussed at this special work session will include; review of floor plans, operational analysis, building cost, etc. The State of the City was held this morning and will be posted online soon to watch for those who were unable to attend. 10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar Mayor Droste mentioned that throughout the state there is a calling to all artists to draw or paint what the artist loves about Minnesota Water Bodies. The theme this year is “Minnesota Clean Water Starts Here”. Anyone wishing to participate must turn in their art into City Hall by June 15th. Additional information will be posted on the website. Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events for March and April. The next City Council work session and regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7th starting at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Essler, second by Block, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk