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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the August 10, 2011 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL.: WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Wednesday, August 10, 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 members present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier, Community Development Director Lindquist, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Finance Director May and Chief of Police Kalstabakken. City Administrator Johnson stated that item 2.A. UMore AUAR Scenarios has been pulled from the agenda at the request of UMore. He added that an update on the SKB projects will be provided at the end of the meeting. DISCUSSION 2.A. UMore AUAR Scenarios Larry Laukka stated that University was not moving forward until later this year. 2.13. UMore Ballfield Design Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz summarized the information provided in the staff report. He requested direction on moving forward with the proposed grading. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan was concerned about grading and then not moving forward with construction. Mr. Schultz provided more information on the proposed grading and costs associated with construction. The intent is to move forward with Phase 1 next spring. Council Member Weisensel provided suggestions on the site lines and the addition of more trees. Further discussion was `held about the funding for the project, marketing, league contributions in paying for construction and the expectations for completion. Council members generally supported moving ahead with grading this fall. 2.C: Additional Budget Information City Administrator Johnson summarized the information provided in the staff report. Discussion was held about the changes to the market value homestead credit. Mr. Johnson and Finance Director May explained the change in detail and the effect it will have on the tax rate. Mr. Johnson reviewed the minor changes made in line items as recommended by staff. Finance Director May explained the transfer of debt service levies that were included in handout 2. Mr. Johnson also reviewed the Performance Measurement Updates. He also provided information on the median value homes information. Discussion was held regarding the residential growth in the area and the percentage changes in Dakota County. Mr. May stated that Rosemount has the largest tax capacity value for the similar sized cities. Mr. Johnson reviewed the memorandum about the budget reduction for a two officer squad scenario. Staff found that the loss of fine revenue would likely offset the fuel savings. The City Council made it to the Police Chiefs call in using a two officer squad be left up to the Police Chief. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 10, 2011 Mr. Johnson also reviewed the call volume report provided in the packet. Discussion was held regarding the call volumes at the front desk. The consensus was to 'make no changes in the handling of calls. Mr. Johnson provided an overview on the various health care cost share data and different insurance plans across the metro. The health insurance rates for 2012 will be submitted by the current provider on August 17. He also covered the contract /wage settlements for 2012 noting that no union negotiations have started in Rosemount. Mr. Johnson reviewed the list of efficiencies in the packet. After discussion of the efficiencies Council directed staff to move forward with consideration the future implementation of paperless packets. 1 Council Member`Kearney shared questions he had about the general fund reserve balance. Finance Director May explained the reserve balance along with bond ratings - associated with the balance. Mr. Johnson noted that any use of the capital reserve balance would be a one -time revenue that might lead to a tax increase at a future date if it is not used for a one -time expenditure. m UPDATES 3.A. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, 10- 03 -PLN Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the plan. The City Council supported staff's recommendation related to the placement of signs. 3.13. Updates from City Council /Staff Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the SKB project related to the composting. She also provided a handout related to the host fee associated with the composting. Further information will be sought and continued meetings will be held with SKB. Mayor Droste suggested a delay to obtain more information on other landfills and bring back the items in September for consideration. Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the Marshes of Bloomfield project and information received from Pulte. A handout was provided related to the total utility costs. She stated that the applicants did not want to get rid of lot 10, requested compensation for the trails, and also requested that the area charges be reduced. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler addressed the trunk fees related to density and cost per unit. He stated that the City infrastructure system is built "to serve the properties based upon the comprehensive plan. The City Council requested information on what other cities are charging for,those fees. Mr. Brotzler explained that he has reviewed other city's numbers and found that they are similar to Rosemount. He noted that the comparison is complicated because of not knowing the exact infrastructure costs each City has incurred. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan stated that staff should meet with Mike Goldhammer from the USTA to hear his expertise on tennis court planning. Mayor Droste stated that the City will be recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Community on August 23. . ,9 s ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 10, 2011 r ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a Motion by Droste,,, Second by Kearney, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:54 p.m. Respectfully _Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk x i 0 x. 5 , y e,