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ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 14, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014 beginning at 6:30 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
Hadler, Community Development Director Lindquist, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz,
Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler. Guests included Steven Chavez and Patrick
Boyland from the Metropolitan Council, WSB Engineers Todd Hubner and Jamie Wallerstadt.
DISCUSSION
2.A. Discussion with Steven Chavez, Metropolitan Council Representative – District 15
Steven Chavez, District 15 Metropolitan Council Representative, and Patrick Boylan, Metropolitan
Council Staff, were present to give an update and answer questions on drafts of the Transportation
Policy Plan and Housing Policy Plan. Because of feedback from cities, proposed adoption dates
have been pushed back; the Housing Policy Plan to December 10th and Transportation Policy Plan
to December 14, to allow their staff to compile comments. Chavez stated that many of the
comments are at the extremes and few in the middle. Chavez thinks there is a lot of
misunderstandings about the initial proposed plans and attempted to clarify the difference between
what is required and what is suggested. He anticipates there will be modifications to the two Plans to
rewrite these sections to make it more clear. Council members expressed concern about the
Metropolitan Council tying funding to the affordable housing requirements both in terms of
transportation and transit funding as well as specific programs such as the Livable Communities
Program. It was noted that the City is developing and with proper funding we could “get it right”
the first time and not have to go back and retrofit infrastructure improvements. Council members
expressed concern about the emphasis on transit corridors and because there are no transitways
designated in Rosemount, we are not highlighted for funding or improvements.
Discussion continued on the topics of transportation, Metropolitan Council grant funding,
development patterns, growth patterns, and planning time lines. Mr. Chavez suggested the City
continue to engage one-on-one with the Metropolitan Council, at least semi-annually, as well as
continue to collaborate across communities.
2.B. UMore Park Integrated Water Management Program Proposed Scope of Services
Public Works Director Brotzler introduced the topic of the integrated water management program.
Rosemount has unique opportunities given the potential development of UMore Park. Brotzler
gave presentation which included historical data on groundwater levels and local uses of
groundwater. Brotzler estimated that 40-50% of the water pumped in Rosemount is used for non-
potable uses. WSB Engineer Tubner continued the presentation with a proposal for water
management program using treated effluent for reuse in irrigation, fire protection or industrial uses.
Discussions about the potential issues and perceptions of water reuse, conservation, funding
opportunities, potential partners and stakeholders, market forces, and next steps.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Council member DeBettignies asked what percent of water used filters back to the aquifer.. Hubner
stated only about 10%.
Council member Demuth stated she does not want the treated effluent going into the UMA lake
because of concerns about the fractured bedrock below and the impact it could have on the Jordan
Aquifer.
City Administrator Johnson stated that a grant application has been submitted for $196,000 to
Bowser for a study.
Council members asked questions about topics on water policy and statistical interpretations.
Brotzler and WSB staff members Hubner and Wallerstadt answered questions of Council. Council
members concurred with the recommended next step to engage the UMore Park LLC on this issue.
2.C. Well 16 Update, City Project 416
Public Works Director Brotzler introduced Dave Hume, of Leggette, Brashears & Graham.
Test Well 16 is experiencing higher than allowed levels of radium at 7.1 pCi/L. The maximum
contaminant level allowed by the Minnesota Department of Health is 5 pCi/L. Mr. Hume explained
the reasons for this and the proposed solution. Mr. Brotzler explained the project design
alternatives, phasing, costs, and timing. The production well may be within acceptable limits. If not,
the proposal includes mixing water from wells 15 and 16, to create an acceptable average level of
radium. If more action is needed, a storage reservoir or a water treatment plant may be needed.
Staff asked for feedback as to whether they should continue on the proposed path. Council
members agreed they should.
2.D. Danbury Way Street and Utility Improvements
Public Works Director Brotzler stated the recent survey results regarding Danbury Way Street
Improvements were; 19 yes, 11 no, and 2 have not responded. Given the responses from citizens, staff
is asking if they should pursue the project. Council members generally agreed they should. Council
member Demuth asked that the proposals include an option for concrete. Staff responded that
concrete can be considered without raising the design cost very much.
Discussion ensued about responses from citizens and the width of the street. Staff stated that a
feasibility study is the next step.
2.E. Meadows Park Update
Parks & Recreation Director Schultz summarized an issue with a resident who was concerned about
dog waste in Meadows Park. Resolutions include plans to educate residents and increase signage.
Schultz has been in contact with the resident and stated he seems content with the proposed
solutions.
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OCTOBER 14, 2014
UPDATES
Community Development Director Lindquist stated that Planning Commissioner Hussein has
resigned as he has moved out of the community. Lindquist asked that the Council appoint a new
commissioner sooner than later. The position would be filled for a 6 month appointment.
Mayor Droste updated Council on a discussion with a resident. He is concerned that their streets
are private and not public streets, and claimed that he and others in his neighborhood had no
knowledge that they were not public streets. One of the concerns is that the streets are not being
plowed in a timely manner by the private contractor hired by the home owner association. Mayor
Droste asked staff to gather more data for review.
Mayor Droste introduced a letter from Representative David Bly inviting representatives from
Rosemount to a rail meeting in Northfield. Other Council members had received the same letter.
Mayor Droste mentioned a letter that has been drafted to the Chancellor of the MNSCU, who had
asked for feedback on whether the DCTC and IGHCC President position should be combined
under the management of Tim Wynes. The letter responding to this request expresses support for
this plan.
Mayor Droste discussed a meeting with the propane facility at County Road 46 and Robert, who
would like to expand the facility. Discussion about the proposed facility investment ensued. Mayor
Droste does not support the facility expansion due to the safety issue and future growth of the
community.
Demuth noted an article mentioning Lakeville is getting a major distribution facility. Lindquist
stated this was not the same one that was being scoped for the UMore property.
Mayor Droste discussed the Geronimo Solar project. More information will be announced by
Geronimo in November.
DeBettignies announced a gathering at his home for the elections.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Weisensel,
second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at approximately 10:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk