HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the March 4, 2014 Special Work Session Proceedings
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 4, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was
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held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:20 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, Shoe-Corrigan,
Weisensel and Demuth attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk
Domeier, Community Development Director Lindquist, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz
and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Review of Activity Center Floor Plans and Patio
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the proposed floor plans and
patio.
Council Member Demuth was concerned about the amount of glass and potential issues with the
sunlight. Discussion was held about purchasing blinds. Staff will work with the architect to cover
some windows but noted the curved area would be open and have natural lighting.
Discussion was held about the proposed patio. Mayor Droste suggested the patio include decorative
stone. Council Member Weisensel suggested adding an exterior fire place or a see through fire
place. Ms. Lindquist explained that the patio is part of the livable communities grant. Further
discussion was held about the oval area near the patio and the type of landscaping that could be
done. The area will be tied into the patio area through retaining walls and landscaping.
Brief discussion as was held about the linkage between the two buildings. Council Member
DeBettignies wanted to ensure the space was heated.
Ms. Lindquist stated that the City Council would be considering the plans and the developer
agreement at the March 18 meeting.
2.B. Splash Pad Project – Central Park Improvements Phase 1
Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided information on the improvements. Discussion
was held about a water feature and proposed plans. The City Council supported the improvements.
Mr. Schultz stated the bids would be opened on Friday, March 7.
2.C. Update on Union Negotiations
Assistant City Administrator Foster and City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the
AFCSME and Teamsters union negotiations. Discussion was also held about the non-union salaries
and benefits. For the City Council salaries they still supported the decision made at last work
session.
2.D. Selection of Commissioners
The City Council held discussion on the applicants and the positions available. After their debate,
the City Council decided to move forward with the following appointments:
Don Harmsen – Utilities Commission
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SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 4, 2014
Lincoln Tilson and Maureen Bartz – Parks Commission
Ryan Forster and Melissa Kenninger – Planning Commission
Bob Smith (3 year term) and Tom Luing (6 year term) – Port Authority
Formal appointments will be made at the March 18 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Demuth, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk