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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 11, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular�vork session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on�Y/ednesday,January 11,2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall,2875 145`''
Street��est,Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order Council Members DeBettignies,Shoe-Corrigaq Weisensel
and Kearney attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson,City Clerk Domeier,
Director of Parks and Recrearion Schultz,Project Engineer Olson,Community Development
Director Lindquist and Senior Planner Zweber.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Tom Piekarski
Mayor Droste stated he requested that Tom Piekarski be given the opportunity to address his issues
related to his property. Mr. Piekarski shared his concerns about the water main having a dead end at
Dalara Avenue. Mr. Olson stated that the connection at Dodd is across Shannon Parkway. Mr.
Piekarski disagreed. Mr. Olson stated that the asbuilts would show the connecrion and that City
records indicate there is a connection. Mr. Piekarski doesn't believe what the records show. He
requested that someone come out and show him the connection. Mayor Droste requested that staff
provide the mapping and show the asbuilts with the construction of the connection. Mr. Olson
stated that the City could isolate the valves to show the connection to Shannon Parkway.
Mr. Olson explained that the road width concerns were previously provided by memo to Mr.
Piekarski. Mr. Piekarski stated that he should be able to drive over the fog lines. Mr. Olson stated
that road widths are constructed to meet the state aid standards. State aid has to sign off of the
project. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan questioned his concerns relating to the two inch
difference. She explained the City will not change all the striping in the city but will have the
contractors be more careful in the future. Mr. Piekarski replied that the Ciry needs to follow the
guidelines better. Council Member DeBettignies stated that if the City were not following the
guidelines it would not receive the state aid for the projects.
Mr. Piekarski also talked about his driveway on Shannon Parkway and the assessment. Mayor
Droste stated that he would not be assessed for the driveway if it was closed. Mr. Piekarksi stated
that the City moved his driveway during the previous pavement project. Mr. Olson stated the
driveway was in the same spot between 2002 and 2008. Mr. Piekarski disagreed stating his driveway
is five feet of£ Mr. Olson explained the location of the driveway on the survey and further
explained the project history. Mr. Piekaxski requested that the City provide a letter stating the City
would take full responsibiliry for his driveway being on his neighbor's properry. Mr. Olson again
explained where the public right-of-way and driveway are located by looking at the pictures Mr.
Piekarski provided. The driveway is not located on the neighbor's property but is located within
right of way. Mr. Olson stated he could meet with the neighbox to explain the driveway situation.
Mr. Piekarski stated he did not received information on when Shannon Parkway became a 9-ton
road.
Mr. Piekarski also questioned the sign ordinance and having his record expunged because of the
ordinance changes regarding temporary signs. He raised concerns about the political signs, realtor
signs and off premise signs. Senior Planner Zweber stated that all of these concerns were previously
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addressed in a document request. The documents have been available at the front desk of City Hall
for over a year.
2.6. USTA Funding and Tennis Complex Planning
Mike Goldammer of USTA provided information on tennis prograiiuning, funding opportunities
and court improvements. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan questioned the number of courts needed
in Rosemount's growing tennis community. Mr. Goldammer replied that Rosemount would benefit
from a facility that has enough courts where you can bring in a tournament. Further discussion were
held about funding a facility and grant monies available. Council Member Kearney questioned the
growth of tennis in Rosemount noring that RA11A has seen a decline in tennis participants. Director
of Parks and Recreation Schultz stated that it has been a challenge to find experienced coaches. He
added that there has been growth in the traveling programs. Mr. Goldammer talked about the
growth of tennis Rosemount and the amount of volunteer coaching he does in the area.
2.C. UMore Gravel Mining and the Large Scale Mineral Extraction Ordinance
Senior Planner Zweber provided a summary of the staff report that focused on the changes to the
plans since the open house for the EIS last year. Changes to the north included a new buffer area;
the Universitey had agreed to provide a setback from e�sting residences to where the mining will
occur. He also provided information on an upcoming meeting that Dakota Aggregates is holding on
January 24 and 26 at the Rosemount Community Center. Community Development Director
Lindquist added that time has been spent to iron out issues. We are moving in the right direction
but it is pending the public input from the neighborhoods and upcoming public meetings.
Council Member Shoe-Corrigan expressed concerns about landscaping. Tim Becken stated they
�vould do whatever they could to make the transition from residential to mining areas aesthetically
fitting. He added that Dakota Aggregates was committed to using only one of the County Road 42
entrances at this time. Shawn Dahl provided an update on the road locations and the requests made
to the County about the intersections. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan also questioned the ancillary
uses. Mr. Zweber explained that the present proposal is to request aggregate crushing and washing.
Discussion was held regarding the scheduling of future meetings. Mayor Droste requested monthly
updates on the progress.
2.D. Public & Institutional Zoning District Text Amendment, 10-13-TA
Community Development Director Linquist summarized the information provided in the staff
report. The City Council was pleased that staff made personal contact with the property owners.
They had no concerns regarding the proposed changes.
3.A. Senior Housing Update
Community Development Director Lindquist,Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz and City
Administrator Johnson provided an update on the proposed concept plans for the future senior
housing site. Discussion was held regarding the proposed layout and ideas for plazas,parking,and
options for the senior center.
2.E. Approval of Fire Officer Stipend & Firefighter Pay
City Administrator Johnson summarized the information provided in the staff report. Discussion
was held regarding the data obtained on other cities fire officer stipends, firefighter pay and
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pensions. The City Council supported changing the per call pay from $2 to $6. They did not
support an increase in fire ofEicer stipend at this time.
2.F. Council goal setting
The City Council will meet on Friday,February 20 from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday,February from
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the goals for 2012. The City Council stated that department
directors did not need to attend either session. City Administrator Johnson will be present at both
sessions.
UPDATES
3.B. 2012 Commissioner Appointments
City Clerk Domeier requested direction on recruiting for the upcoming openings on the various
cotnmissions. The City Council requested that vacancies be posted for all openings and that any
interested citizens would need to apply. The City Council decided to hold interviews the evening of
FebYUary 8 beginning starting at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
3.C. Updates from City Council/Staff
Council Member Weisensel provided an update on the DCC meetings.
Mayor Droste provided an update on Beyond the Yellow Ribbon events.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Ciry Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Shoe-Corrigan, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk