HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the March 13, 2013 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 13, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 6:30 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, Demuth and Shoe -
Corrigan attending. Council Member Weisensel was absent. Staff present included City
Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier, Fire Chief Aker, Chief of Police Werner, Community
Development Director Lindquist, Finance Director May, Assistant City Administrator Foster and
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz.
DISCUSSION
2.A. HealthEast Ambulance Service
Laura Olson, Director of Operations and Jeff Groess, Ambulance Operations Manager from
HealthEast presented information regarding improvements to the response times in Rosemount.
Discussion was held regarding the information presented.
2.13. Senior Housing Developer Discussion
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Both
developers were present and talked about their latest projects, managing partners, proposed unit
plans, construction management, bidding elements for the public /private components, green
technologies, proposed timeline and financing. The City Council decided to tour some of the
projects each developer has constructed. A work session will be scheduled for after the regular
meeting on March 19 to select a developer.
2.C. Fire Department Compensation
City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held about the
firefighter retention, budgetary impacts and comparisons to surrounding cities. Additional
discussion regarding the Fire Relief pension and hourly /per call comparisons was held. The City
Council supported the proposed increases and requested that future discussions include long range
planning for the Fire Department budget and chief position. The City Council also wanted to
continue discussion with the relief association. Discussion was also held regarding firefighter's
supplies and donations. It was decided that the Fire Department would include a regular line item in
the annual budget for consistent tracking. The City Council will consider the pay adjustments on
March 19.
2.D. Banners for Outside Organizations
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She
suggested using banner instead of flags due to the quality and durability. Further debate would need
to be held regarding which community groups could be used on the banners. Discussion was held
regarding the changes to the sign at the Community Center. Director of Parks and Recreation stated
the policy regarding what is posted on the sign would need to be discussed. Council Member Shoe -
Corrigan question if the marching band festival could be addressed. The City Council supported the
sign upgrades including receiving quotes on a new sign at the Community Center. Staff will bring
more information to the City Council at a future meeting.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 13, 2013
UPDATES
2.A. Gravel Mining Permit Update
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the permit process for the
UMore gravel mining. She shared the issues raised by the PCA. Staff will continue to monitor the
status of the permit.
2.13. Fire Chief Selection Process
City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the selection of a new fire chief. Listening
sessions have been arranged with the Fire Department members to solicit comments on the hiring
of the new chief, equipment, pay and pension. Mr. Johnson, Mayor Droste and Council Member
Weisensel will take part in the listening sessions. Council Member DeBettignies expressed
frustration about the process because not all City Council would be included. He requested copies
of the applications. Mr. Johnson will share this information with the entire City Council.
2.C. Updates from City Council and Staff
Community Development Director Lindquist provided updates on the grants awarded to the City;
an update on the Mississippi River Trail; and stated that staff is reviewing the adult use ordinance.
Community Development Director Lindquist also provided an update on a proposed SKB wetland
plan mitigation. SKB is proposing to hire WSB & Associates to review the city and ascertain where
wetlands could be located. The City Council agreed to refine a scope for SKB to work with WSB &
Associates on the wetland issues.
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz stated an open house showcasing the changes at the
Community Center will be held on April 11.
City Administrator Johnson questioned if the City Council was comfortable moving forward with
the WSB contract clarifications for the tennis courts at Erickson Park. The City Council had no
issues moving forward.
Mayor Droste provided an update on the Highway 52 Corridor meeting. He also provided an
update on a resolution supporting the proposed sales tax for transit. The resolution will be
considered by the City Council at a future meeting.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan will start attending RAAA meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Shoe - Corrigan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk