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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City- Council was
held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145`
Street `Vest, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan and
Kearney attending. Council Member Weisensel arrived late. Staff present included City
Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler,
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Chief of Police Kalstabakken and Finance Director May.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Maintenance of Drainage and Utility Easements and Ponds
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler summarized the information provided in the staff
report. Jim Sample was in attendance for the item. Mr. Brotzler explained the issues with the pond
at Mr. Sample's property. The City is looking at the pond but recognizes that the initial concerns
about drainage on the property are separate from the pond issues. Discussion ensued regarding the
pond outlet and other pond areas in Rosemount and the education to residents. Mr. Brotzler stated
that a survey was done on Mr. Sample's property. Mr. Sample provided background on the issues
with the pond in his backyard. Mr. Brotzler stated that staff was working on the issue as
expeditiously as possible.
2.13. Draft Ordinance Regulating Use of Coal Tar -Based Sealer Products
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler summarized the information provided in the staff
report. Tom Tubbs was in attendance for the item. Discussion ensued regarding the use of coal tar -
based sealer products. Discussion was held on the education to residents about contractors
complying with ordinances. Don Berger with the MCPA provided some feedback on the issue. He
suggested that staff contract Judy Crane with the MPCA for a list of stores that carry coal tar based
sealer products. The ordinance will be presented at a future meeting for consideration.
2.C. Draft Load Limit Ordinance
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler summarized the information provided in the staff
report. Discussion was held regarding the proposed ordinance. The ordinance will be presented at a
future meeting for consideration.
2.D. Dakota County 2012 -2016 Draft CIP
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler summarized the information provided in the staff
report. The City Council directed Mr. Brotzler to invite the Dakota County engineers to an
upcoming work session for an update on projects. Council Member Kearney expressed concerns
about the proposed mining at the UMore site and the access and changes along the 160'' Street
corridor and the need for additional turn lanes. Mr. Brotzler explained that discussion was held with
the County during the EIS completion for the gravel mining. The City and County have different
views on some of that discussion based upon the turn lane volume base needed.
2.E. Senior Housing RFQ
City Administrator Johnson summarized the information provided in the staff report. Seniors in
attendance expressed concerns about a shared space. Director of Parks and Recreation stated he
would set up a tour of senior centers. City Council directed staff to move forward.
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2.F. 2012 Budget Discussion
City Administrator Johnson summarized the information provided in the staff report. He provided
an overview of the budget. Finance Director May explained the calculations for the loss of market
value homestead credit. Discussion was held on the fire pension and fire stipends. Council Member
Shoe - Corrigan requested the captain, assistant chief and tax rates for the comparisons provided in
handouts by Dwight Johnson.
Discussion was also held regarding the ice arena expenses and revenues. Director of Parks and
Recreation Schultz provided information on the current users, expenses, revenues and maintenance
directly related to summer ice. Based upon that information, he stated that he did not see any
evidence that closing the arena in the summer months would save a substantial amount of money.
Mayor Droste expressed concerns about staffing, front desk calls, traffic at front desk, non -union
salaries, productivity improvements and fuel consumption. Discussion ensued regarding the tax rate
comparisons for cities in Dakota County. Council Member Kearney stated he had a number of
questions on the budget. He will send his questions directly to Mr. Johnson.
UPDATES
3.A. Recognition Policy for non - residents
City Administrator Johnson summarized the information provided in the staff report. The City
. Council preferred to recognize all students that attend a Rosemount school or do a project in
Rosemount.
3.B. Updates from City Council /Staff
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler provided drawings of the Way Finding signs. The
City Council suggested using the triskelle in the drawing and preferred having a brown contrast in
the sign.
City Administrator Johnson questioned if there would be a quorum of City Council members for the
July 5, 2011 meeting. Members will let Mr. Johnson know by June 21, 2011 if they are available.
Mr. Johnson also provided information on upcoming tour dates for Spectro Alloys.
Chief of Police Kalstabakken provided an update on the coyote sightings on local trails. He planned
to bring forward a request to allow authorization for staff to contract with a wildlife specialist as
needed at the next City Council meeting.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan provided information on a proposed aquatic center in Lakeville.
Discussion ensued regarding amenities in Rosemount.
Council Member Kearney stated he attended an RAAA meeting and received preliminary numbers
on participants. He planned to bring a preliminary analysis to the July work session for discussion.
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JUNE 15, 2011
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 11:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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