City
Council Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2010
1. Roll Call
Acting Mayor Johnson called to
order the Roseville City Council regular meeting at approximately 6:00 pm and
welcomed everyone. (Voting and Seating Order for October: Johnson; Roe; Ihlan;
Pust; and Klausing). Acting City Manager and Finance Director Chris Miller
served in place of City Manager Bill Malinen who was out of town. City Attorney
Charles Bartholdi was also present.
Acting Mayor Johnson noted that Mayor
Klausing was unavailable for tonight’s meeting due to a family emergency.
2.
Approve Agenda
By consensus, at the suggestion of
Acting Mayor Johnson, and following a brief discussion, due to a lack
availability for a super-majority vote for those land use actions for Agenda
Items 12.a, b and c, respectively entitled, “Consider a Resolution Amending the
2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Designations and Subsequent Rezoning of Approximately
Sixteen (16) Anomaly Parcels;” “Consider Changing the 2030 Comprehensive Land
Use Plan Designation and Subsequent Rezoning of the Unaddressed Parcel West of
556 County Road C from High Density Residential to Low Density Residential;”
and “Consider Changing the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Designation and
Subsequent Rezoning of 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8 from High Density
Residential to Low Density Residential;” action on these three items was
deferred to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
Also, Acting Mayor Johnson advised
that Mayor Klausing had indicated that he’d like to be present for Council
discussion of Agenda Item 13.a entitled, “Asphalt Plant Discussion;” and
suggested deferring that item, as well, with Council consensus; with this item
deferred to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
By consensus, the agenda was
approved as amended.
Councilmember Pust arrived at
approximately 6:05 pm.
Upon her arrival, Acting Mayor
Johnson noted the amendments to tonight’s agenda for the benefit of
Councilmember Pust, with her concurrence to those amendments as well.
3. Public Comment
Acting Mayor Johnson called for
public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items.
a.
Karen Stout, 2737 Mackubin, #3
Ms. Stout spoke to the proposed
rezoning of the SE corner of Dale Street and County Road C, and referenced her
written communication with City Planner Paschke related to this matter, but
lack of staff response. Ms. Stout noted that, in her review of those meeting
minutes posted on the website, there was no observable action to-date. Ms.
Stout opined that it was difficult for citizens to stay abreast of developments
on the City’s website, or through the City’s “feel good“ newsletter, and
suggested for the benefit of those citizens less technologically savvy, another
communication option be used to keep citizens better informed. Ms. Stout asked
that the City Council preserve the above-referenced area a natural habitat
adjacent to Central Park and return its designation back to Park and Open Space
rather than rezoning it High Density. Ms. Stout further requested that the
public notice area for any future action be expanded beyond the usual 500’ foot
radius, as no one in her condominium association seemed to be aware of the proposed
change in land use designation.
Councilmember Ihlan suggested that
any members of the audience wishing to speak to those items deferred on
tonight’s agenda be allowed to do so at this time.
Acting Mayor Johnson concurred
that, while the City Council would not be acting on those items, it would be
appropriate for those in attendance to provide their public input at this time
if they so desired to do so.
John Runquist, 3253 Old Highway
8 Property Trustee
Mr. Runquist expressed confusion
as to whether action would be taken on those items tonight, with Acting Mayor
Johnson clarifying for Mr. Runquist that no action would be taken tonight.
Councilmember Ihlan questioned
staff if there were any time constraints on those items.
Community Development Director
Patrick Trudgeon advised that the City had initiated the process in all land
use cases before the City Council tonight, without a private applicant, and all
were well within the 60-day review timeline.
No one else appeared to speak at
this time.
4.
Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Report
Acting Mayor Johnson announced the
upcoming annual Community Dialogue hosted by the City’s Human Rights Commission
on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. at the Roseville Skating
Center. Acting Mayor Johnson noted that the event was free, but
pre-registration was required on the City website at human.rights.ci.roseville.mn.us
or by calling City Hall before October 22, 2010.
5. Recognitions,
Donations, Communications
6. Approve Minutes
a.
Approve Minutes of October 11, 2010 Regular Meeting
Councilmember Ihlan clarified that
her written position statement currently attached to the draft meeting minutes
related to the Asphalt Plant and Amendments to the Zoning Code, as referenced,
would be attached and incorporated into the meeting minutes and the permanent
record.
Acting City Manager Miller duly
noted Councilmember Ihlan’s request.
Ihlan moved, Johnson seconded,
approval of the minutes of the October 11, 2010 Regular meeting as amended.
Corrections:
Page 1, Lines 14-15 (Pust)
Grammatical correction
Roll Call
Ayes: Johnson; Roe and
Ihlan.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: Pust.
Motion carried.
Councilmember Roe advised that,
while he did not attend the meeting, he had reviewed the meeting electronically
and concurred with the meeting minutes as amended.
7.
Approve Consent Agenda
There were no additional changes to
the Consent Agenda than those previously noted. At the request of Acting Mayor
Johnson, Acting City Manager/Finance Director Chris Miller briefly reviewed
those items being considered under the Consent Agenda.
a.
Approve Payments
Roe moved, Pust seconded, approval
of the following claims and payments as presented.
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ACH Payments
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$66,977.36
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60276-6317
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180,414.61
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Total
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$247,391.97
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Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
b.
Accept Third Quarter Financial Report
Roe moved, Pust seconded, receipt
of staff’s presentation of the third quarter 2010 financial report.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
c.
Appoint a Youth Representative to the Human Rights Commission
Roe moved, Pust seconded, the
appointment of Seth Josephson to serve as a youth representative on the City of
Roseville’s Human Rights Commission until July 31, 2011.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
d.
Accept 2010 Roseville Police HEAT (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive
Traffic) Grant
Roe moved, Pust seconded, approval
of acceptance by the City of Roseville Police Department of grant funds to
effectively participate in the 2010 HEAT program by allowing the Mayor’s signature
to be affixed to three copies of the Agreement (Attachment A) as set forth by
the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
e.
Approve Amended Agreement for Environmental Response Funds, increasing
the Grant from $180,570 to $263,570
Roe moved, Pust seconded, approval
of an amended and restated agreement for Environmental Response Funds
(Attachment A), increasing the budget of this grant from $180,570 to $263,570.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
f.
Set a Public Hearing to Acknowledge the Expenditure of Tax-Exempt
Funds by Presbyterian Homes
Roe moved, Pust seconded, adoption
of Resolution No. 10851 entitled, “Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing
Regarding an Issue of Revenue Bonds to be Issued by the City of Bloomington on
Behalf of Presbyterian Homes;” scheduled the Public Hearing for Monday,
November 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
8. Consider Items Removed from Consent
9.
General Ordinances for adoption
a.
Consider an Ordinance Amending Roseville City Code, Section 302.12
relating to Alcohol Service in Specific Areas at the Skating Center
Parks and Recreation Director
Lonnie Brokke briefly reviewed the request for the sale of intoxicating liquor
outside of the community rooms but within areas of controlled access at the
Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL as detailed in the Request for Council
Approval (RCA) dated October 18, 2010.
Councilmember Ihlan noted that
language addressed in line 5 of the staff memo, was not included in the
language of the proposed ordinance about controlled access.
City Attorney Bartholdi advised
that such language could be added to line 14 of the draft ordinance.
Councilmember Ihlan spoke in
support of such amended language.
Councilmember Pust noted that line
19 of the red-lined proposed ordinance (Attachment A) indicated that a liquor
license could be issued by the City or by an adjacent municipality; and questioned
how the license could be controlled by a different municipality who may not
have the same liquor control standards in place.
City Attorney Bartholdi noted that
the language was parallel to MN State Statute, with the City or adjacent cities
able to license the holder.
Discussion included this provision
to allow for caterers to be licensed by adjacent municipalities while serving
alcohol in Roseville; and examples of other caterers operating in Roseville,
but not licensed for alcohol sales by the City.
Councilmember Pust suggested, and
Councilmembers concurred, that when the overall liquor ordinance comes up for review,
this provision needed to be reviewed to ensure adjacent communities have
similar standards to which their licensees are held; and noted that when City
personnel are patrolling a large event, the only revenue source available for
those services was paid through license fees.
Councilmember Roe further
suggested, during overall review of the ordinance, in addition to establishing
rules for service of alcohol in the facility, it may be more appropriate to require
a one-day license to serve at the OVAL and Skating Center, and if so, follow
the same approach as other one-day licenses.
Johnson moved, Pust seconded, enactment
of Ordinance No. 1398 (Attachment B) entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Roseville
City Code, Title 3, Section 302.02M to Modify the Areas at the Roseville
Skating Center where Intoxicating Liquors May be Sold and the Requirement
Pertaining to Such Liquor Sales;” as amended:
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Section 1: M. Intoxicating Liquors at the Roseville Skating
Center:
“Intoxicating liquor may be sold
[within controlled areas] at the Roseville Skating Center only under
the following conditions:…”
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
10.
Presentations
11.
Public Hearings
12.
Business Items (Action Items)
a.
Consider a Resolution Amending the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Designations and Subsequent Rezoning of Approximately Sixteen (16) Anomaly
Parcels
By consensus, this item was deferred
to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
b.
Consider Changing the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Designation and Subsequent Rezoning of the Unaddressed Parcel West of 556
County Road C from High Density Residential to Low Density Residential
By consensus, this item was
deferred to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
c.
Consider Changing the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Designation and Subsequent Rezoning of 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8 from High
Density Residential to Low Density Residential
By consensus, this item was
deferred to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
Public
Comment
Rita Mix, 3207 Old Highway 8
and President of the Woods Edge Homeowners Association
Ms. Mix noted that her written
comments had been provided to the City Council and sought reassurance that they
would be included for the record. Those written comments were dated September
22, and October 18, 2010, was provided as a bench handout, with Acting Mayor
Johnson inviting Ms. Mix to read her comments into the meeting minutes, attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
Ms. Mix expounded on her written
comments, and opined that the location of the property had been incorrectly
stated in the file as being “off Long Lake Road,” when it was actually south of
County Road C-2 and east of Old Highway 8. Ms. Mix further opined that she and
area residents were unaware of the Comprehensive Plan guidance for this
property as High Density development, and had been under the impression that it
was zoned for Single-Family Residential.
Karen Hagen, 2485 County Road
C-2 West
Ms. Hagen reviewed the history of
her ownership of her home and current zoning structure; and asked that before
the City Council determined whether it should be zoned High Density as
proposed, they seriously review traffic in that area, not only specific to
Roseville, but other communities feeding into that area. Ms. Hagen advised
that her son had been hit by a vehicle, and reviewed the schools in that area
and other schools feeding bus routes through that area; and suggested that many
of the traffic issues in the area could be alleviated with additional traffic
control measures in place. Ms. Hagen opined that if the City Council supported
this as High Density that they perform a traffic study for safety purposes
first, and at the best, only support Medium Density.
d.
Consider Request to Conduct a Resident Survey
Councilmember Pust asked that
staff confine their presentation to the new information requested at previous
meetings unless their presentation had significantly changed from that
previously presented to the City Council.
Communication Specialist Tim Pratt
advised that City Council action had been deferred pending staff response to
Councilmember Ihlan’s request for additional information. Mr. Pratt briefly provided
additional information as detailed in the RCA dated October 18, 2010; as well
as a diagram showing the continuum of reliable public sentiment and reliance of
municipalities on citizen surveys, as referenced by the International City
Manager Association (ICMA).
Mr. Pratt advised that, in
response to Councilmember Ihlan’s request to combine the City’s survey as a
benchmarking tool to measure budget performance with citizen satisfaction and
importance, with the proposed survey following the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan process for implementation and mechanisms for implementation its need to
generate data, staff did not feel that justice could be done to either survey
by combining them. Mr. Pratt further noted that funding for the City survey
would come from the Communication Fund and should be done separately from the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey.
Councilmember Ihlan suggested
that, if not possible to combine surveys into one to save money and reduce the number
of people to be surveyed, her follow-up question would be whether the same
company could do both surveys and thus save money. While not in favor of two
separate and equally expensive surveys, Councilmember Ihlan opined that she
would be willing to consider packaging them, observing that the proposed company
appeared to allow for significant flexibility.
Councilmember Pust observed that
it was her recollection that the City Manager had been asked to review the
process in this proposed survey continuing in the 2010 budget, when she thought
it had been discussed and voted down during budget discussions, whether funded
through tax-supported funds or not.
Pust moved, Johnson seconded, to
table this item until the October 25, 2010 meeting until the additional
information was provided as previously requested.
Roll Call
Ayes: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; and
Johnson
Nays: None.
13.
Business Items – Presentations/Discussions
a.
Asphalt Plant Discussion
By consensus, this item was
deferred to the October 25, 2010 meeting.
14.
City Manager Future Agenda Review
Acting City Manager Chris Miller distributed
upcoming draft agenda items and briefly reviewed those items.
Councilmember Ihlan asked that
staff make sure those items provided as bench handouts tonight and related to
those items deferred to a future meeting be included in that agenda packet; as
well as meeting minutes of the Planning Commission an any other pertinent
comments. Councilmember Ihlan further requested that, given the comment heard
related to public notice, that staff use all available means to alert the
public that those items are on the future agenda, other than via the City’s
website if possible.
15.
Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings
Councilmember Roe noted discussion
at the previous Council meeting of the possible canceling of the December 20,
2010 meeting and the budget process in accordance with State Statute.
Mr. Miller clarified recent changes
to State Statute, specific to the Truth in Taxation hearing requirements and
adoption of final municipal budgets and tax levies; and proposed meeting schedules
and action, in addition to holiday schedules, for the remainder of 2010.
Before year-end, Councilmember Roe requested
an agenda item allowing for City Council discussion on the disposition and
reallocation of revenues from the Center Pointe Tax Increment Financing
District following its closure.
Councilmember Roe further requested
City Council discussion at a future meeting of the “Green Step Cities Program”
offered through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for challenging,
assisting and recognizing best practices as outlined on their website in
addition to possible City resolution for consideration; and asked that staff provide
their input as well.
16.
Adjourn
The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 6:55 pm.