HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the September 11, 2013 Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 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 Demuth attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk
Domeier,Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz and Director of Public Works/Engineering
Brotzler.
DISCUSSION
2.C. Danbury Way Street and Utility Improvements
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler provided a summary of the staff report. He
requested direction from Council regarding options for the timing of the Danbury Way
improvements.
Mayor Droste questioned the cost for the wetland delineation and surveying. Mr. Brotzler explained
the costs associated with the project. Discussion was held on the funding. The City Council
supported moving forward with the delineation and the surveying. They also supported keeping the
option available for 2014 improvements. Staff will update the City Council on the timeline after the
resident meeting.
2.A. Splash Pad
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided a summary of the staff report. He requested
feedback on the proposed location of amenities in the park. The City Council and staff met at the
site to see the proposed location of amenities.
2.B. Jaycee Park Playground Request for Proposal (RFP)
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz reviewed the information provided the staff report. Mr.
Schultz provided proposed drawings and elevations for the park. Discussion was held regarding the
ideas presented. He also shared the recommendations from the review team and the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Discussion was held about the different options and which features seemed best for the location.
Council Member Weisensel preferred the St. Croix Recreation proposal with additional features that
could be added from other options. The City Council concurred. Discussion was held about using
a retaining wall instead of fence to save on costs and allow for additional sitting. It was requested to
add more shade trees. Discussion was held about using a rubber surface instead of wood chips.
The City Council requested that the fence be removed and replaced with shade structures for
benches.
UPDATES
3.A. Updates from City Council and Staff
City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the CDA project on the Genz Ryan site. The
City Council supported using TIF funds to help acquire the fourth parcel.
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Mr.Johnson also provided an update on the hotel and the newly proposed location. The City
Council was amenable to any location but preferred the frontage along Biscayne Avenue.
Mr.Johnson shared information on a proposed athletic center. Discussion was held about the
proposed locations. The City Council had concerns about a location on park land but was amenable
to other proposed locations.
Mr.Johnson provided information on the senior housing project at the Steeple Center site.
Discussion was held regarding the timing issues of the whole project. Council Member Shoe-
Corrigan requested that staff find out why Stonebridge did not bring their HUD project to Eagan
instead of Rosemount.
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Mr.Johnson questioned having a nb o cutting rp
promoting of the completed underpass project. It was suggested to have the Youth Commission
and the high school partner in the ribbon cutting event.
Mr.Johnson stated that his annual performance review takes place in September. The City Council
requested the form electronically and the summary of the past three reviews. Mr.Johnson also
shared an update on goals. The City Council talked about holding the next goal setting session in
December.
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided an update on the sound and light improvements
at the Steeple Center. He also provided an update on the Flint Hills fields, the bench features at
trails and the Ben Kopp memorial bench.
City Clerk Domeier provided an update on the liquor license applications.
Council Member Shoe-Corrigan talked discussions regarding using artificial turf at the high school
football field.
Mayor Droste provided an update on the change in commanders at the Armory. He also provided
an update on the pickle ball tournament. He also inquired about parking along 1515i for those using
courts at Claret Park.
Mr. Schultz provided an update on the rentals at the Banquet Hall.
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 adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk