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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130710 CCM WSROSEMOUNT 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. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JULY 10, 2013 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. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JULY 10, 2013 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