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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 11, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday,Apri111, 2012 at 6:30 p.m, in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145`n
Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Weisensel, Shoe-Corrigan,
DeBettignies and Shoe-CoYrigan attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City
Clerk Domeier, Director of Public Work/City Engineer Johnson, Senior Planner Zweber, Finance
Director May,Director of Parks and RecYeation Schulz, Utilities Cominissioners Harmsen, Speich
and Mulhern were in attendance. Pete Willenbring of WSB &Associates was also in attendance.
City Admiiustrator Johnson suggested moving item 2.B.JeffYey Feldman, FTTH to the beginning of
the agenda. The City Council agreed to the agenda change.
DISCUSSION
2.B. Jeffrey Feldman, FTTH
Jeffrey Feldman of FTTH provided an update on FT I'H including initiatives, sales and build out and
fiber projects in the area. He stated his next goal is to hire a salesperson. Discussion was held
regarding the franchise agreement and other opportuniries available throughout Dakota County.
2.F. Scheduling future meetings/events
City Admuustrator Johnson requested feedback on the meetings and events outlined in the staff
report. The meetings and events have been set as follows:
• Apri123, 2012—Joint Meeting with the Parks Coinuussion at 7 p.m.
• May 5, 2012—Youth Cominissioner Interviews beginning at 10:30 a.m.
• May 8, 2012—Umore AUAR meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.
• May 8,2012—Joint Meeting with Fire Department beginning at 8:30 p.m.
• May 10, 2012—Coinmissioner Appreciate Dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
• May 12, 2012—Youth Commission Suinmit
2.A. Surface Water Management Plan Review
Director of Public Works/City Engineer BYOtzler summarized the background of the plan and
where the City is at today. He also provided a pYesentation on the Rosemount Surface Water
Management Plan Overview. Discussion during the overview included the 1998 plan, the 1998
storm water plan oudet locations,water resource management changes, current adopted plan, storm
water trunk plan system,infiltration at Shannon Pond, current conditions,watershed basins. Pete
Willenbring of WSB &Associates explained the difference in events between related to rain or snow
melt and provided history on flooding in the area. Council Member Weisensel talked about the use
of dry wells. Mr. Brotzler provided more information on the area basins that the City needs to store
and infiltrate the water to provide flood protecrion. Discussion was held regarding the opportunities
at the University site.
Further discussion was held about alternatives to current plan, the oudets, the options, cost to
developers compared to what they are curxently paying and having a series of regional ponds.
Mayor Droste suggested obtaining another opinion from a consultant about a plan befoYe spending
$30 million.
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Mr. Brotzler continued to provide information on the stormwater utility rates and area charges. He
explained that for the future rate and funding structure there could be a contribution from each city
fund to pay for thethe project. Once a final direction is set and a plan is in place discussion should
be held regarding the equity standpoint of using the storm utility fund to contribute to the
outfall/overflow. Council Member Kearney noted that 1/3 of the City has not paid for the
overflow. Mr. Brotzler explained that since the development of Evermoor the stormwater area
charges have been based on the curYent plan. Further debate was held regarding interim solutions
and interim contracts with landowners. In an ultimate development scenario the City should ensure
it has the ability to have an overflow.
Council Member Weisensel wanted to preserve the ability to go out into the river. Council Member
Shoe-Corrigan was interested in other solutions around the country or world. She suggested using
dry wells. Mr. Willenbring provided ideas for water reuse. Council Member Kearney suggested that
staff work with Flint Hills on some potential options. Mr. Brotzler explained that staff has met with
Flint Hills and talked about a potenrial partnership. There has been interest from Flint Hills and
staff could woxk on getting an agreement in place.
The City Council was comfortable with the framework of the current plan. Staff will continue
discussions with Flint Hills and inquire about the cost for obtaining a permit for the Mississippi
review outfall. Mr. Brotzler stated that the Utilities Coininission will work on updating rates, costs
and discussion about the Flint Hills and Univexsity land. The Cominission will also factoY how
landowners will fit into the plan.
2.C. Large Scale Mineral Extraction Ordinance Update
Senior Planner Zweber provided in great detail a suminary of in the informarion provided in the
staff report. He also provided a summary of the last Planning Coininission meeting where the item
was discussed and the reasoning behind the Cointnissioner nay votes. Mr. Zweber also reviewed
each comment provided by Coimnissioner DeMuth and provided follow-up on a meeting he had
with the Cominissioner earlier in the day. Further discussion was held regarding moving forward
with the Ordinance and the permitting process.
2.D. Steeple Center— Front Steps
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz summarized the informarion provided in the staff Yeport.
He shared pictures as provided in the packet. Discussion was held about potential options for the
fxont entry that would be open and welcoming. The City Council requested to check into the cost
of pavers to be used in the front steps. The City Council also preferred an entry similar to the
rounded step example provided in the packet with a platform that abuts the stairs up to the building
2.E. Budget calendar for 2013 budget
City Admiiustrator Johnson requested feedback on the proposed dates. The Ciry Council supported
the proposed calendar.
UPDATES
3.A. Labor Negotiations/Personnel
City Administrator Johnson provided updates on the labor negotiations to date.
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3.B. Senior Housing
City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the fmancing stage of the pYOject. He stated that
Mr. Trucker was looking for an equity partner. Discussion�vas held regarding the concerns about
cost sharing the City's share of the project.
3.A. Labor Negotiations/Personnel
Directox of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler stated that the OpeYarions Superintendent
submitted his resignation effective May 31, 2012. Mr. Brotzler explained the functionality of the
depaxtment and his ideas for the replacement of the position. The City Council requested that Mr.
BYOtzler provide a written proposal that includes a proposed job description to review at another
meeting.
3.C. Updates from City Council/Staff
City Administrator Johnson provided a sample of the proposed new webpage design. The City
Council liked the pYOposed layout. Council Member Weisensel suggested that staff beta test the new
site with a group of residents.
Council Member Shoe-Corrigan stated she along with some staff will be attending a meeting with
Michael Ryan on Friday,Apri113 at 4:30 p.m.
Council Member Kearney stated that in Yegards to the suYface water management plan xeview that
he wanted to the City receive a second opinion on the plan.
Mayor Droste provided an update on the CAC recruitment. He also provided area economic
development news.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a morion by Droste,
second by Keaxney, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk