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ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 9, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a joint Meeting of the Rosemount City Council and
Rosemount Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers 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. Planning Commissioners present included Ege, Demuth, Irving,
Powell, DiNella, Weber and Miller. Staff members present included City Administrator Johnson,
Community Development Director Lindquist, Senior Planner Zweber and Planner Lindahl.
INTRODUCTION AND DISCUSSION
Mayor Droste reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and areas staged for growth to meet the
Metropolitan Council population projections. He further explained that the City Council tries to
meet with the Commission to review goals and discuss how the City is moving forward.
UMORE
Discussion was held regarding the different projects taking place at the UMore site. Mayor Droste
provided background on the UMore property and the context for the items listed on the agenda.
Items of discussion included the wind turbine, Gopher Ordinance Works — Environmental Study,
proposed mining ordinance and minin permit, AUAR scenarios and subsequent environmental
review, transportation studies and the ballfields. There was discussion about the timing and
structure of the various approval processes for the AUAR and mining ordinance including the
subsequent permitting. Community Development Director Lindquist explained the process for the
AUAR and what information it will contain. She noted there has been discussion about innovative
development techniques and how that will affect the AUAR outcome and documents. Council
Member Shoe - Corrigan questioned if a joint group would be convened to discuss a variety of issues
that will arise with the site development. Discussion was held about the group that previously met to
discuss various topics. Further discussion was held on the variety of zoning text amendments that
would be required to allow for some of the more innovative ideas that have been addressed.
Planning Commission Demuth provided a handout from the PCA related to clean -up at the UMore
site. She added that the ballfields might require additional clean -up in the future. Mayor Droste
explained these types of issues are technical and if there are any additional contamination concerns
they should be forwarded to staff. Staff noted that environmental reviews were conducted on this
specific property before closing and the results were negative.
Discussion ensued about the timing of the comprehensive plan amendments. Development of the
property cannot occur until there is a comprehensive plan amendment and the AUAR is completed.
OTHER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Community Development Director Lindquist reviewed the City's initiatives including the Genz
Ryan site, the hotel study, and the senior housing project at the Steeple Center. She also reviewed
the process for the RFQ related to the Steeple Center /senior housing project. Council Member
Shoe - Corrigan asked about updating the Downtown Framework Plan. Ms. Lindquist stated it
should be reviewed and that the market study was out of date. It was anticipated the Downtown
plans and market study would be discussed early next year. Council Member Weisensel provided an
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update on the Port Authority developing goals and a work plan to be unveiled to the community
later this year.
Discussion was held about light rail in the community and the potential upgrades to the 42/52
corridor.
Mayor Droste talked about the Marshes of Bloomfield development and the assistance the Planning
Commission provided reviewing the proposal. He stated that the role of the Commission was to
state their concerns and reasoning for their vote. The Commission builds the public record for the
decision to aid the City Council and public. He added that is good to discuss where each
Commissioner stands so the group can review the pros and cons of a project before the vote.
Mayor Droste stated that the he views the roles of the Planning Commission and City Council to
help educate the public. He added that asking questions about the process or technical issues will
help in that education.
CITY ATTORNEY - ZONING QUESTIONS
A Star Tribune article was distributed to the group related to City Council members discussing their
opinions about specific projects. The group discussed the open meeting law and the different
situation that may result in a violation of the law.
Mayor Droste stated it was a good idea for Commissioners to contact staff with questions prior to a
meeting. Everyone benefits by learning the information from the question each member may ask.
The group discussed the role of the Planning Commission. The Commission is a technical body and
policy should be raised at the City Council level. City Administrator Johnson referred to the
comments in #6 of the City Attorney's memo. He reviewed the comments regarding the amount of
discretion for differing applications.
Discussion was also held regarding the listing of zoning questions and City Attorney responses that
were provided in the packet. The group discussed how items are brought to the Commission for
review, especially new amendments when there hasn't been a problem experienced in the
community. The City Council discussed how housekeeping items come before the City Council.
The group discussed public comment and how it plays into the decision making process. Mayor
Droste explained how Cub Foods modified their application to address some concerns raised by
neighbors. Applications can be modified to address technical concerns although the Commission
must stick to technical review.
Commissioner Irving addressed comments raised by a resident at a public hearing about SKB. He
requested more background to understand the previous voting and the expansions. Mr. Johnson
explained the difference between legislative and quasi - judicial decisions noting that the expansion
would be a more legislative decision.
Community Development Director Lindquist explained more about interim use permits. She
wanted to raise the issue because of an upcoming mining permit for UMore and the process for
using that type of permit to regulate mining.
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS
The listing of City Council goals were reviewed as provided in the packet. Mayor Droste added
commentary regarding specific goals particularly relating to promoting growth and development.
He provided some background to the group regarding the goals and mentioned that the City meets
with schools to ensure they are familiar with the community plans.
OTHER
Discussion was held regarding the Planning Commission attending the various GTS sessions
available. The City Council supported having training opportunities available to the Commission.
It was suggested that the two bodies would meet again in the spring to discuss the AUAR for the
UMore property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Weisensel, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director