HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the May 11, 2015 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
MAY 11, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on
Monday, May 11, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145th
Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 6:30 with council members Weisensel, DeBettignies, Demuth,
and Nelson in attendance. Staff members in attendance included City Administrator Johnson, Community
Development Director Lindquist, Senior Planner Zweber, Director of Public Works Brotzler, Assistant City
Engineer Olson, Chief of Police Scott, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz and City Clerk Hadler.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Development Planning
Community Development Director Lindquist outlined the planning discussion. She stated staff had begun to
outline some goals for infrastructure, as well as potential studies in the near future to design or determine
need for that infrastructure. This process is a precursor to the Comprehensive Plan process.
Based on preliminary plats already approved, which could add 298 new residential units, staff recommends
looking at increasing the city’s water storage capacity with an in-ground storage tank. The lag time for a
storage facility is approximately 2 years. Staff is recommending at this time to use a city-owned lot north of
Fire Station 2. Public Works Director Brotzler stated that this location would allow the city to blend water
from multiple wells.
Mayor Droste stated that he would like to see more conservation efforts rather than to keep building
infrastructure. Mr. Brotzler stated the projections are based on demand data. Ms. Lindquist stated that even
with conservation, there will be a need for additional storage.
Mr. Brotzler recommended that Council look at zoning policies that would limit the need for water, such as
topsoil requirements. Ms. Lindquist stated that conservation would need to happen concurrently with
planning for infrastructure.
Mr. Brotzler explained that the need for the additional storage to address peak demand periods and to
maintain fire suppression pressures.
Council members discussed opportunities for water conservation efforts in the City’s irrigation systems and
types of ground storage facilities.
Ms. Lindquist stated staff would move forward with a study for the ground storage facility needs.
Ms. Lindquist discussed the potential development along Akron Avenue. There are just a few landowners
who control a large portion of the land. Ms. Lindquist discussed development issues in the area around Flint
Hills Resources and the intersection of County Road 42 and Highway 52. She suggested Council start to
prioritize some of the issues in this area.
Ms. Lindquist discussed the development issues around UMore Park. UMore is sending out a request for
proposal for a master developer for 158 acres for a business / industrial development. Ms. Lindquist stated
concerns about the small size of the development, and the infrastructure needs of it. She stated the Council
may want to meet with University staff to discuss some of these issues.
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Ms. Lindquist discussed the possibility of development in the southeast corner of the city boundaries, east of
52 and south of 42. She outlined the current infrastructure of the area. Ms. Lindquist discussed the
opportunity for a utility study in this area. The cost of the study would be approximately $25,000.
UPDATES
3.a. Water Conservation
Director of Public Works Brotzler gave an overview of a proposed irrigation control system. The system
calculates onsite conditions and adjusts water output to optimize the use of water. One vendor estimates a
reduction of 10 – 20% water use. In addition, there would be improved efficiency in staff time /
management of the system. The cost of the system would be approximately $75,000.
Council member Demuth stated this would save about 1.7 million – 3.4 million gallons per year. She inquired
whether there are other ways to save water to compensate for the water use of the splash pad. Parks &
Recreation Director Schulz stated there is a plan for the splash pad water to be utilized in the park irrigation
system.
3.b. Traffic Study
Assistant City Engineer Phil Olsen discussed traffic counts at Highway 3 and the High School entrance.
Discussions have been had with the school district about potential improvements. The next step will be to
talk to MnDOT about the potential for a mini-roundabout at the intersection. There is an opportunity for
funding through MnDOT Cooperative Funding program.
COUNCIL UPDATES
Council member DeBettignies stated he would be attending a number of social events soon.
Council member Demuth gave information about nitrate results from a Dakota County study. A Dakota
County staff member would like to meet with Council. Council members discussed the issue of nitrates and
farming, as well as manganese. Mr. Brotzler reiterated information he had given Council about nitrate
measurements in the city’s wells. Council member Demuth also gave information about a banned herbicide
found in 2 wells on the east side of the City. Council members discussed water pollutants and various
treatment options.
Mayor Droste mentioned that Bloomington passed an ordinance about waste haulers that is creating a lot of
conflict. Mayor Droste spoke with a number of mayors about the subject. Mayor Droste also gave
information about the City of Woodbury’s auto response to council email addresses.
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 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk