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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the November 7, 2011 Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with'Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Weisensel and Kearney attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, Finance Director May, Project Engineer Olson, Building Official Strand, Community Development Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. DISCUSSION 2.A. Mississippi River Trail (MRRT) — Rosemount Segment Project Update; ENG 0152 Bruce Blair, Facility Development and Natural Resources Manager with Dakota County and Tanya Gytri, P.E. with WSB & Associates were present to provide an update on the project design and status. Discussion was held regarding the interpretive sites, location, length, and security of the trail. The City Council expressed their support of the project. Project Engineer Olson stated a formal presentation will be done at the December 6, 2011 City Council meeting. Mayor Droste requested that the connection between this trail and the City trail be shown at the meeting. UPDATES A. Diamond Path Trail Improvement Project Update, City Project 434 Project Engineer Olson provided an updateon the Diamond Path Trail Improvements. Discussion was held regarding the easements and bidding of the project. Council Member Kearney questioned if a light would be installed at 145 Street and Diamond Path. Mr. Olson replied no. Council Member Kearney also questioned the use of condemnation on this project versus the previous project along 145 Street. Mr. Olson explained the timelines included in the process for the use of condemnation. B. Adoption of Ordinance 9 - 6 Relating to Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Community Development Director Lindquist and Building Official Strand provided an update on the amendments proposed by the State for the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems. Ms. Lindquist outlined the five major changes to the ordinance. Discussion was held regarding the pumping requirements required in the ordinance. Ms. Lindquist stated this ordinance will be considered by the City Council in a month. The City Council requested that the changes be sent to the impacted residents prior to the meeting. C. Budget Update Finance Director May provided an update on the tax capacity rates and value tax rates in Dakota County. Discussion was held regarding the information provided in the packet and the changes in the market value homestead tax. D. Fund Balance Policy Finance Director May provided information to begin the discussion of modifications to the City's current Fund Balance Policy to reflect changes related to GASB #54. Mr. May stated that some of the changes will be noticed in the next CAFR. He also provided history on the fund balance policy. Council Member Kearney questioned the modifications to the policy to allow future City Councils go down to 45 %. , Mr. May stated that was correct and provided history on previous changes due to ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 7, 2011 City growth and bond ratings. Mr. May cautioned about the use of the flexibility in fund balance and noted it would be most preferred to use for a one time expenditure. City Administrator Johnson stated the major reason for the fund balance policy is to have an adequate working capital. The City Council liked the flexibility of a 45 -55% fund balance policy. Mr. May will bring the updated policy to a future meeting. E. FTTH Franchise Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. City Administrator Johnson suggested sending a letter to FTTH outlining franchise requirements. F. Labor Negotiations City Administrator Johnson stated that he has met with only one bargaining unit. He explained the proposed changes brought forward by the AFSCME group. Discussion was held regarding salaries and benefits. G. Updates from City Council Council /Staff Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on a meeting with Flint Hills. Flint Hills is adding two tanks and would like to include a rail road switching yard. Discussion was held regarding the location of the spur and the impacts to the area. Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the SIB host agreement that was submitted after the last work session. Discussion was held on the current host agreement and previous discussions from the October 12, 2011 work session. Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the gravel mining at the UMore site. She provided a new option on access to the site. Council Member Kearney provided an update on the use of paperless packets. Council Member Kearney asked for an update on the senior housing meeting. Community - Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the meeting. Discussion was held about the timeline and moving forward. Ms. Lindquist added that it is anticipated the City will receive the LCDA grant for the St. Joe's site. Council Member Kearney provided an update on the Marshes of Bloomfield project. Council Member DeBettignies stated he attended an event at the Steeple Center. He suggested updating the sound system soon. City Administrator Johnson stated that money for the system has been allocated in the CIP. Mayor Droste provided information on the YMCA-project that was highlighted in the Pioneer Press. Council Member Weisensel provided an update on the last Youth Commission meeting and proposed changes td the Bylaws. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL , WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 7, 2011 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Kearney, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk •