HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the February 15, 2012 Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
CALL TO ORDER'
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday; February 15, 2012 at6:30 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 Project Engineer Olson, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz,,Community•
Development Director Lindquist, Chief of Police Kalstabakken, Police Lieutenant Ericson, Parks
Supervisor Schuster and Assistant City Administrator Foster..
City Administrator Johnson stated, that Senator Gerlach would not be attending the meeting. He
added that some local business owners have requested to meet - With City Council at 7 p.m.
DISCUSSION
2012 Street Improvement Traffic Control Plan, City Project 437
Project Engineer Olson provided a summary of the staff report. He explained the proposed detours
for the project. Council Member Weisensel was concerned about access to the post office. Mr.
Olson stated he would meet with the postmaster. Mr. Weisensel stated that the residents need to be
made aware of the access issues. Council Member Weisensel also questioned the installation of the
detour signs. Mr. Olson replied that the detour signs will go up two weeks prior to the project start.
Mayor Droste requested that staff communicate with Super America and TOPS about the access
issues so they may notify their clients.
2.F. Steeple Center — Front Steps
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz explained the proposal for the front steps at the Steeple
Center. The monies for the project are part of the CDBG funds received by the City. Council
Member Weisensel questioned adding a canopy structure. Mr. Schultz stated that a canopy has not
been considered to date. Council Member Weisensel suggested adding a handicap accessible ramp.
Mayor Droste preferred to use cobblestone instead of concrete. Discussion was held about sidewalk
improvements :Community Development Director Lindquist stated the CDBG money is for the
front step proposal. She suggested doing the sidewalk enhancements should be done when the
pocket park is complete. Council Member Weisensel requested that staff work with the architect on
the possibility of a canopy being added in the future. Council Member Shoe- Corrigan to
have a removal canopy so that ie does not take away from the architecture of the church. Ms.
Lindquist planned to move forward with the project.this summer. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan
preferred to have planters added to the front steps area.
2.H. Local Business Owners Concerns
Dave Landgrebe represented Carbone's Pizza. He stated that the harassment and excessive
enforcement of DWI laws by Rosemount police officers was affecting his business. He provided
some of the reasons why people get pulled over. Mr. Landgrebe also expressed frustration that cops
park in the Shenanigan's parking lot at closing time. A representative of the American Legion stated
that within a two week period he seven employees pulled over leaving the Legion. He further
explained'the reasons the employees were stopped. He will provide Police Chief Kalstabakken with
more descriptive information such as the date and times of the stops. Linda Young represented
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Rudy's Redeye Grill. She said that Rudy's has received emails and letter's from guests stating they
will not come back to Rosemount because they were pulled over for no .reason. She noted that her
manager was pulled over five tithes. Steve Poplar represented the Rosemount VFW. He was
concerned about where the cops were sitting iii the evenings.
Police Chief Kalstabakken stated there has not been a directive to increase DWI enforcement. He
stated that he has been the Chief for over 14 years and that DWI enforcement has always been a
priority. He stated the number of traffic stops may fluctuate based upon staffing, weather, and
individual officers. Since mid- December 44 DWI arrests were made. He stated'that the average for
Rosemount is 150 per, year. He added that in comparison to other similar sized cities that
Rosemount does not have the highest DWI rate.
Mr. Kalstabakken added that some people say the'allegations have been made up. He will review
the tapes. He noted that even thought there is a video tape it did not mean everything would show
up., He stated that it is very common to ask if someone has been drinking if a stop is made late in
the evening.
Mayor Droste stated that in the 9 years he has never told the police chief how to operate the
department. He most often receives complaints about speeding from residents.
Mr. Poplar`did not like that cops charge the back of cars nor did he like that the drinking limit is .08.
He` "noted that some of his patrons received DUIs after having a .08 BAC. Mr.-Kalstabak
pointed out that the average BAC for stops in Rosemount is .14. City Administrator Johnson
expressed concern about the .14 average. Ms. Young clarified that she wasn't frustrated about -
tickets' being given, but instead about the reason for people being pulled over
Council Member Shoe- Corrigan requested that business owners provide the police chief with
specific dates and times if they feel someone was pulled over without cause. She added that all the
businesses present are valuable to the community.
Mayor Droste stated that once-the specific stop information is provided to the Police Department
that staff will review the videos and recordings. He stated that the item would be discussed again at
the March 14 work session.
Mr.`Kalstabakken provided statistics on the number of DUIs. He noted that Rosemount did not
have the highest number of `stops when comparing cities of similar size. He stated he would review
the tapes and collect the data as requested.
2.D. Shade Tree Pest and Disease Control Ordinance
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided background on the proposed ordinance. Parks
Supervisor Schuster provided an overview of the ordinance. Mr. Schultz stated that City Attorney
will review the ordinance. The City Council preferred that staff should hold two readings on the
ordinance. It was anticipated the first reading may occur at the end of March.
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2.E. Large Gathering on Public Park Land Ordinance
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided background on the ordinance and information
on the proposed changes to the ordinance. He noted that the 500 person threshold was the biggest
change. He also overviewed the proposed application. Mr. Schultz stated that some events would
not require a permit such as local school events or baseball tournaments: The City Council
supported the proposed changes. The draft ordinance will be brought to the City Council at a later
date.
2.B. Draft Park and, Ride Plans
Community Development Director provided an update on the park and ride plans. The Planning
Commission will review the plans in March. The Port Authority will consider conveying the land to
the City Council. Ms. Lindquist also provided information on the proposed signage.
2.A. Gravel Mining
Community Development Director Lindquist stated that,both neighborhood meetings went well.
Staff is in the process of drafting an ordinance for the gravel mining.- The changes to the zoning
'ordinance will require a public hearing at the Planning Commission. The details for the gravel
mining will be included in the permit. The City,Council requested that staff notify the 'same people-
that have attended meetings of the public hearing.' Ms. Lindquist stated that the next AUAR
meeting would beheld on February 21.
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2.G. Draft Council Goals for 2012 -13
"City Administrator Johnson requested feedback on the proposed goals to ensure that the proposed
working document captured theintent of the City Council. The City Council suggested indenting
the items and creating a little more white space in the document. Council Member Weisensel
suggested adding the words "sustainable community" into the goals statement. The City Council
will consider approving the goals at the February 21 meeting.
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2.B. Labor Negotiations
City Administrator Johnson and Assistant Administrator Foster provided an update on the
negotiations with the Police Department.
2.C. Redistricting Plan
City Clerk Domeier shared the redistricting plan drafted-by staff. She noted that the le slative
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official plan would not be available until February 21. Pending no changes, staff will bring forward
their plan as proposed. The City Council supported the draft plan. -
3.D. Updates from City Council /Staff ,.
Mayor Droste provided an update on a meeting with Superintendent Beranz, an email received from
Dr. Thomas regarding stakeholders for the YMCA, and an article related to Protolabs IPO. He also
requested that staff send a letter to Health East sharing coneerns about the ambulance response
times in Rosemount. Council Member Weisensel explained the documents added to Dropbox
related to the DCC.
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ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
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second by Weisensel the meeting was adjourned A 10:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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