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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 20, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street
West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Nelson, Weisensel
and Demuth attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, Community
Development Director Lindquist, Public Works Director Brotzler, Police Chief Scott, City Clerk
Hadler, and a number of police officers. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Mayor Droste began to
lose his voice and asked Acting Mayor Demuth to preside over the remainder of the meeting.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated there were no proposed changes.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
3.a. Sergeant John Sommers Retirement
Police Chief Scott gave an overview of Sergeant Sommers’ career at the City of Rosemount.
Sergeant Sommers thanked the Council and stated he had enjoyed his career at Rosemount and it
was a wonderful city to work for.
3.b. Promotion of Sergeant Joe Risvold
Police Chief Scott gave an overview of the process of selecting a new sergeant and a background of
the sergeant being promoted, Officer Joe Risvold. City Clerk Hadler performed the swearing in and
Sergeant Risvold’s mother pinned his badge on.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the January 6th, 2015 Special Work Session Proceedings
b. Minutes of the January 6th, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings
c. Minutes of the January 12th, 2015 Work Session Proceedings
d. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Thompson's Fireside Pizza II,
Inc. DBA Fireside
e. Bills Listing
f. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account - Parks & Recreation Dept.
g. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Apple Valley and the City of
Rosemount to Provide SSTS Services
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h. Approval of SKB Environmental Donation for Expenditure for the Rosemount Activity
Center
i. Flint Hills Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs)
j. Approve MDH Sealing Unused Public Water Supply - Well Grant
k. 2015 Proposed Public Works Purchases
l. Authorization of Scope of Services for East Side Water Tower, ENG0173
m. Well 16 Improvements, City Project 416
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Legislative Agenda
City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report regarding the draft Legislative
Priorities. Mr. Johnson explained the importance of transportation issues to the City. He stated
there are some carry-over priorities from 2014 including Highway 52 / County 42 interchange
improvements, UMore Park, DCTC improvements, and ZIP Rail. Additions include support of a
feasibility study for commuter rail and Mississippi River Trail funding. Mr. Johnson stated Council
could add to the current list in the future.
Council member Weisensel stated that the Final Scoping Document for the ZIP Rail is currently
available on their website.
Council member Demuth inquired whether signs to be added to the Mississippi River Trail.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to approve the attached legislative priorities for 2015.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting Mayor Demuth reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held
on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
DeBettignies, second by Weisensel, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk