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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 12, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145th Street
West,Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe-Corrigan,
Weisensel and Kearney attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson,Director of
Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler,City Clerk Domeier and Chief of Police Werner.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Dakota County Transportation Update
Mark Krebsbach,Dakota County Transportation Director/County Engineer,Brian Sorenson,
Assistant County Engineer and County Commissioner Nancy Schouweiler were in attendance for
the discussion. Discussion was held about the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit, the Robert Street
Alternative Analysis, Ziprail,improvements to the Highway 52Corridor, State and Federal
Transportation Funding, CIMS, County Road 42 Study, 42/52 Interchange and updates to the
CSAH System.
The City Council shared frustrations about the access points on County Road 42 that were supposed
to be closed in Apple Valley and Burnsville. They shared instances where Rosemount has lost
businesses because of access issues. Further discussion was held about the 42/52 Interchange and
the phased process approach. Discussion was held about partnering to make the process go quickly.
The parties also talked about the updates to the CSAH System and the connector system. County
staff anticipated County Road 73 will be upgraded when the study is complete.
2.B. DWI Enforcement Follow-up Discussion
Police Chief Werner provided a summary of the staff report. He specifically reviewed the changes
in enforcement noting that the department will continue its efforts to help reduce the safety effects
of impaired drivers. Mr. Werner also talked about initiatives to work with local businesses such as
joint training opportunities and the implementation of best practices.
Mayor Droste supported working with the businesses in a pro-active manner. Council Member
Weisensel suggested sharing the data collected with the residents so that they could see that the
Police Department is doing what they are expected to do for the City. All of the Council appreciated
the hard work of the officers.
2.C. Goal Setting Meetings
City Administrator Johnson requested that the City Council set a date and location for the goal
sessions. The City Council picked January 25 and 26 as a first option and January 18 and 19 as the
second option. The sessions will be held at City Hall. The City Council requested suggestions from
staff on ideas to make the City better along with a list of department goals. Based upon that
feedback, the City Council will decide if any staff needs to attend the sessions.
UPDATES
2.A. Updates from City Council/Staff
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler provided an update on the testing of LED street
lights.
ROSEMOUT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Council Member Kearney provided an update on the City Council holiday party tentatively
scheduled for January 4,2013.
Council Member Weisensel and Mayor Droste provided information and ideas obtained at the NLC
conference.
Mayor Droste requested that the Steeple Center be outlined in lights. He also provided an update
on a recent meetings with SKB and the MVTA.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Kearney, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk