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ROSEM OU NT CITY CO� L
REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
CALL TO'ORDER.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of'the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday, September 14, 201 1' at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875
145 Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota.
-- t Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Shoe`Corrigan, DeBettignies,
Weisensel and Kearney attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk
Domeier, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Parks Supervisor Schuster, Director of Public
Works /City Engineer Brotzler and Community Development Director Lindquist.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Emerald Ash Borer
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided a summary of the staff report. He requested
feedback on the proposed Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. Discussion was held regarding the
removal of ash trees in parks and boulevards. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan requested that the
language regarding removal of trees on boulevards be added to the plan. Discussion was held about
a regional effort for dealing with the removal of ash trees. Staff planned to start removal and
replacement within the Parks as a way to educate the public. Director of Public Works /City
Engineer provided background on trees in the boulevard. Staff will further educate the public and
potentially hold a second tree give away in the fall. A final plan and draft ordinance will be brought
to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting.
2.13. 2012 Street Improvement Project Pedestrian and Bicycle. Facilities
Director of Public Work /City Engineer Brotzler provided a summary of the staff report. After
reviewing each of the proposed options, Mr. Brotzler requested Council consideration and direction
for a preferred option of bike facilities on 145 Street between Chippendale Avenue and Cameo
Avenue. Discussion was held about the use of sharrows as part of the project or in other areas of
the community. The City Council suggested proposing all three options at a public informational
meeting.
Additional discussion was held regarding the crosswalks. Mr. Brotzler provided information on the
use of enhanced crosswalks. The City Council discussed using LED lights as part of the crosswalk.
Further debate was held on the different options for - crosswalks. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan
suggested using flashing lights along with street crosswalks similar to those in the Downtown at
both proposed intersections. Mr. Brotzler will educate the public on the enhancements to the
intersections for pedestrian crossing. Staff will investigate the grant options for the crosswalks.
Mayor Droste suggested contacting Frontier to bury the cable along the larger project wheie the trail
will be installed to the- north. The -City Council preferred to use concrete crosswalks.
UPDATES
2.A. Community Center Bench and Planter Plan
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided a summary of the staff report. He requested
feedback for the proposed bench and planter plan at the Community Center. Mayor Droste
suggested ordering more benches and planter than the plan showed to make the facility more
competitive in the market. Further discussion was held about improvements to the patio area
outside along with the banquet room, restrooms and lobby areas within the Community Center.
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2.B.-Lawful (Charitable) Gambling Update
City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of the staff report. Council requested that Baseball 191
submit a copy of their LG1010 C/D Report. The City Council preferred that staff created a form
that will be required to be submitted every year at April 1. The form will include a list of donations
made in Rosemount, the Rosemount trade area and other cities. Council Member Kearney will
work with.Ms. Domeier to draft a document. In addition, staff will require certain forms be
submitted as allowed per the current Ordinance. Council directed staff to make revisions to the
current ordinance to reflect changes made at the state level and to include the information required'
by the City. The Council also requested that staff do more about educating the public on donations
r that are made to the City.
2.C. Robert Street Corridor Transitway Study
City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. He stated that Council should
chose a member and alternate for the study. Mayor Droste will serve as the primary member and
Council Member Kearney will be the alternate. Community Development Director provided an
update on the Downtown Park and Ride.
2.1). Updates from City Council /Staff
y City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the SKB proposal and the potential host fees.
The City Council talked about the different uses, fees, landscaping and trees.
City Administrator Johnson provided the form for his annual performance review. Council
requested that he email out his accomplishments by email. Council will provide their comments to
Assistant City Administrator Foster and the review will be conducted after the October work
session.
City Council should inform City Clerk Domeier if they plan to attend the NLC in Phoenix by
September 30, 2011.
City Administrator Johnson provided an update on an upcoming University meeting.
Council Member Kearney stated the September RAAA meeting was canceled. He also provided an
update on the use of an iPad to review City packets.
Council Member Weisensel questioned the RAAA event held at Fireside on September 10, 2011.
Promises °were made about the event and he questioned the follow through from the applicant.
Council Member D.cBettignies expressed his concerns about the noise. Council Member Weisensel
requested that a report of the event and complaints be added to the file.
Council Member Weisensel also questioned correspondence'received from Jim Sample. Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler stated that the City sent a letter stating that staff observed a
retaining wall being constructed within the drainage and utility easement. Mr. Sample's letter stated it
was not locatedin the easement. Mr. Brotzler stated that staff will not pursue the issue any further.
He also provided an update on the other issues raised by Mr. Sample related to the holding pond
located in his backyard. Council Member Weisensel "suggested that staff include a follow -up
memorandum in the file stating staff's view on the issues.
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Per Mayor Droste's request, Director of.Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler provided an update
on the quiet zones.
Per Mayor Droste's request, Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on
the hotel status. Council Member Kearney stated that most investors are buying existing hotel sites
as its more feasible than building new hotels.
'Mayor Droste, stated than Fairview Clinics has been considering doing an expansion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a Motion by Droste,
Second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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