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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the December 16th, 2014 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL 6-b. REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 16, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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, Community Development Director Lindquist, Director of Public Works Brotzler, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Fire Chief Schroeder, Communication Coordinator Cox, and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson stated there were a couple of corrections to the original agenda. These include adding the correct Fee Schedule on Consent Item 6.c. and correct Joint Powers Agreement document on Consent Item 6..q. Motion by Droste. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion to Adopt the Agenda with stated changes. Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS 3.A. DONATION FROM SKB ENVIRONMENTAL FOR THE ROSEMOUNT ACTIVITY CENTER Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the presentation. John Domke and Don Chapdelaine from SKB Environmental were in attendance to present donation to the City of $400,000 for the Rosemount Activity Center. Mr. Domke addressed the Council, stating he applauded the Council's efforts and stated SKB is very supportive of the Activity Center project. Council members each thanked Mr. Domke for the donation and support. 3.13. PRESENTATION BY STEVEN CHAVEZ, MET COUNCIL City Administrator Johnson introduced Steven Chavez, who is the District 15 representative on the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Chavez gave a presentation which outlined what the Met Council is and some of their roles in the region. Mr. Chavez explained the process of the Regional 10 year Planning Cycle, branded "Thrive 2040 ". Mr. Chavez gave some responses to comments received from the City of Rosemount regarding the Transportation Policy Plan. Mayor Droste asked Mr. Chavez to clarify the way the Met Council views equity. Mr. Chavez stated they look at it as equitable access to opportunity, but noted it is a subjective measure. Mayor Droste asked Mr. Chavez whether the Met Council will be doing any more outreach as they move forward with Thrive 2040. Mr. Chavez stated he wasn't aware of any, but there may be some planned and they are open to suggestions. Council member DeBettignies inquired of the Met Council's plans for housing and their responses to the City's comments on that. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 16, 2014 Council member Demuth stated she appreciated the Met Council's management of ground water and stated the she would appreciate Mr. Chavez's support for the City's proposed future water reuse plans. Mr. Chavez stated he would support such an effort. 3.C. RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER KIM SHOE - CORRIGAN Mayor Droste presented Council Member Shoe - Corrigan with a plaque and key to the City in recognition of her 19 years of service to the City. She served on the Planning Commission and 12 years on the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda the updates that were recognized earlier. a. Minutes of the December 2nd, 2014 Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Approval of 2015 Liquor License Renewals c. Approval of the 2015 Schedule of Rates and Fees d. Approval of Franchise Extension and Control Change for Charter Cable e. Inter -city Passenger Rail Study £ Approval of City Council Travel g. Request by Spectro Alloy to Issue a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Outdoor Structures in Excess of 15% of the Gross Floor Area of the Principal Building to Install a Custom Clean Charge System h. Request by Shafer Contracting to Renew their Mineral Extraction Permit through 2015 i. Request by Flint Hills for an Interim use Permit for 70 Blast Resistant Modules, 14 Blast Resistant Tents, and 2 Temporary Warehouses j. Accept Donation from SKB Environmental for the Rosemount Activity Center k. Bills Listing 1. Budget Amendments m. Replacement of 1991 Ford Grass Rig n. Tree City USA Recertification o. Service Agreement — Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) p. Declare Surplus Property — Police Department q. Joint Powers Agreement for Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force r. Payment 4 & Final - TH 3 Underpass Project, City Project 443 s. Approval to Submit an Application to the Dakota County Community Development Agency for a Redevelopment Incentive Grant Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 16, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. City offices will be closed for the holidays on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Weisensel, second by DeBettignies, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk