HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of the July 10, 2013 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JULY 10, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session meeting of the Rosemount City
Council was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 6:33p.m. in the Conference Rooms at City
Hall, 2875 145t' Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Weisensel, DeBettignies,
Shoe - Corrigan and Demuth attending. Staff members present included City Administrator
Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, Police Chief Werner, Fire Chief
Schroeder, Finance Director May, Park and Recreation Director Schultz, Public Works
Director Brotzler and Recording Secretary Hanson.
DISCUSSION
a. SKB Discussion
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an overview of the recent application
submitted by SKB Environmental for an expansion of their existing waste management
service, which requires filling of a wetland and associated mitigation. John Domke, Rick
O'Gara, Jon Penheiter, Ryan O'Gara, and Geoff Strack from SKB Environmental were
present at the meeting.
Ms. Lindquist stated that main questions are whether or not to close the trust fund; have the
term of the interim use permit five years or ten years matching the MPCA; the number and
location of the tree replacement; the calculation of waste in cubic yards or on a per ton basis;
and whether or not to require SKB to replace the wetland or have the ability to purchase
wetland credit and complete a project similar to Schwarz Pond.
Ms. Lindquist stated staff would recommend remaining at a five year permit process. She
also explained that staff would support SKB's request to change to a per ton basis rather
than a per cubic yard. With respect to the wetland fill, Ms. Lindquist stated that staff has not
located any wetland sites suitable for mitigation. The Council directed staff to do some
research on feasible project areas and compromise if 20 acre sites are not available.
Rick O'Gara gave a presentation on the proposed expansion. Discussion took place on the
current height as permitted and requested height if expanded. Mr. O'Gara provided an
estimation of fees the City would gain if the expansion was approved which was
approximately $13.00 /ton or 9% of gross revenue. Discussion took place on different
options with the trust fund, i.e. close it, keep the principal in it, maintain it. SKB stated they
would like to come up with a new tree replacement plan for their site. Mr. O'Gara stated
they will be asking for an expansion right away and would like it approved with the current
council rather than wait years into the future and take a chance with a different council's
decision.
The Council stated they are generally supportive but would like research completed on the
wetland replacement exhausting the possibility of 20 acres for replacement first and then the
option of buying wetland credits and completing a project.
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b. 2014 Budget Discussion
City Administrator Johnson provided an overview of updates to the budget discussion held
on June 25`'', including the request for a new sergeant position in the Police Department, a
request from RAAC regarding the Steeple Center, and changes to health insurance.
Chief Werner stated his goal would be to have four sergeants in different roles and then
rotate their roles so they learn the whole department functions. Discussion took place on
how the supervision and work could be stretched using one less sergeant position than
requested. Mayor Droste mentioned how the proposed changed would increase the
operational budget 5 points. Police Chief stated that replacing the Lt position with a
sergeant position would save money, a new officer starting the end of July will not be on the
road full time for another four months and having an additional sergeant would alleviate the
current gaps in supervision. Council was generally supportive but requested a deeper look
into how to spread out the work in order to eliminate the new position. Fire Chief
Schroeder supported Chief Werner's request by stating how important it is to have an
investigative sergeant in order for investigations and daily operations to run effectively.
Discussion took place on RAAC requesting the City limit other events at the Steeple Center
to allow RAAC to have the facility for more of their events. General opinion of the
Council was to not limit the facility to one use but continue to be supportive of the RAAC
and their calendar of events. Discussion took place about the sign possibilities and Dan
stated they are working on a temporary sign. They do not want to install a permanent sign at
this time due to the impending remodeling and construction to take place with the coming
senior housing and activity center.
Public Works Director Brotzler stated the Utility Commission reviewed the water and sewer
budget and approved a 5% increase in the water rates and 2% in the sewer rates for 2014.
Finance Director May stated the preliminary budget will be on the September 3fd Council
agenda.
c. Update on Council Goals
City Administrator Johnson provided an overview of the status of council goals adopted in
February, 2013, and reviewed each project and initiative and discussed the status.
UPDATES
City Administrator Johnson reminded the Council of the open house scheduled for
Thursday evening, July 11th, for the senior housing and activity center project.
Mayor Droste asked for an update on the hotel progress and the empty buildings in the
Business Park. Community Development Director Lindquist stated that the franchise owner
of the hotel is looking for investors and financing assistance. She has spoken with the
brokers of the empty buildings in the Business Park and they stated they have had some
interest.
Council member DeBettignies stated he will absent for Night to Unite and the first Council
meeting in August.
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Community Development Director Lindquist shared the prospective people named to the
South Gateway Planning Study which will be an item on the July 16th Council agenda.
Council member Shoe - Corrigan stated two art pieces are being commissioned as part of the
Tournament of Roses; one to the Roses Museum by Terry Williams and one to the City by
Rita Corrigan.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a Motion by
Mayor Droste to adjourn, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary