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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 17, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street
West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste, Council Members Nelson, DeBettignies, and Demuth were present. Council member
Weisensel was absent. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, Parks and Recreation
Director Schultz, Public Works Director Brotzler, Police Chief Scott, Community Development
Director Lindquist, and Recording Secretary Roudebush. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated there were no proposed changes.
Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Todd Mutch 1018 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley, expressed his concerned about propane
explosion that happened March 12th by the Middle and Elementary schools. He would like to
know what the city has done to ensure that reputable contractors are being used. City
Administrator Johnson stated that it is still under investigation by the Police and Fire
Departments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Nelson requested that Item 6.j. be pulled for discussion.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the March 3rd, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Approval of Council Travel
d. Early Voting Resolution
e. Commission Appointments
f. Request by Mark Elliot Homes for a Preliminary Plat and Major Amendment to the
Planned Unit Development Agreement to Allow the Construction of 48 Townhomes
h. Metropolitan Council Draft Water Resources Policy Plan Review
i. Request by Lennar Corporation for the 34 Lot Final Plat of Prestwick Place 11th
Addition
j. Steeple Center Addition Project – Change Order #1
6.b.
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k. Receive Donations – Parks & Recreation Dept.
l. Minnesota Department of Health Source Water Protection Implementation Grant
Program
m. Receive Bids/Award Contract-Well 16, City Project 416
Motion by DeBettignies to approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of 6.j.
Second by Demuth.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.j. Steeple Center Addition Project – Change Order #1
Councilmember Nelson stated that he wants a chance to discuss this item further as they didn’t get
the chance at a work session. He feels that the additional expense could be better used.
Park and Recreation Director Schultz stated that the original kitchen design was based on the
kitchen in the Apple Valley Senior Center. The health department said that the current design could
not be used as a catering kitchen. They said that it would need to look more like the kitchen in the
community center; use of stainless steel counter tops and commercial grade appliances. Plumbing
and utilities are the majority of the expense, not the changes to the equipment. Staff felt that it is
more proactive to make the changes now vs. paying for residential appliances and then replacing
them in a few years with commercial grade appliances.
Councilmember Nelson stated that we already have a kitchen at the community center for catered
events. He inquired as to what the expected usage and potential revenue would be from the Activity
Center rentals. Mr. Schultz stated that in the past revenue was between $ 20,000-30,000 but it is hard
to determine the actual revenue because the Steeple Center has never had a full year where the
center has been available for rental.
Councilmember DeBettignies confirmed that the state would reapprove the kitchen every year. He
also stated that the commercial kitchen would be a bonus that would limit otherwise the types of
events that could be held. He also inquired about the life expectancy of the equipment. Mr. Schultz
stated if maintained properly life expectancy is 40 years out of equipment.
Councilmember Nelson inquired about any upgrades to the concession stand that RAHA rents out
for $650 a month; like an additional cooler so they can sell both Pepsi and Coke products as well as
an oven so they can sell warm cookies. Mr. Schultz stated that the city provides cooler, freezers, and
larger equipment and RAHA will work with the vendors to provide equipment for appliances, i.e. a
popcorn machine. Mr. Schultz stated that they are open to discussing improvements to the
concession.
Mayor Droste wished to confirm that there would be no charge for seniors or city usage. Mr.
Schultz stated that the policy would be the same operations as it is at community center, so there is
no charge. Fees would apply to large catered events.
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Councilmember Nelson inquired if the Activity Center will have events dedicated to youth to use the
site. Mr. Schultz stated that they are planning for activities like an after school study hall and teen
nights.
Motion by DeBettignies to approve Steeple Center Addition Project – Change Order #1, Second
by Demuth
Ayes: 3. DeBettignies, Droste, Demuth
Nays: 1. Nelson Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Request by Lennar Corporation for the Drainage and Utility Easement over Outlot A,
Prestwick Place 10th Addition
Mayor Droste asked for a brief report from Community Development Director and then opened
the public hearing. No one was present to speak on this item.
Motion by Droste to close the public hearing at 7:19 pm. Second by Demuth.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by DeBettignies to adopt a Resolution approving the Vacation of the Drainage and Utility
Easements over Outlot A, Prestwick Place 10th Addition.
Second by Nelson
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Amendment to the 2015 Rates and Fees-Ice Arena Fees
Park and Recreation Director summarized his report for the Council.
Councilmember Nelson agrees that ice rate fees should be at market rate and would vote in favor of
an increase, but the timing isn’t the best. This past year two outdoor rinks were taken away to
another location as well as a loss of access to a warming house with restrooms and drinking
fountains. He doesn’t want to kick users when they are down. He inquired about the Park and
Recreation Commission’s priority list and where the director stands on the warming house at
Bloomfield. He wondered if it would be possible to approve the warming house at the same time as
increasing rates. Park and Rec Director Schultz stated that he and the City Administrator will be
reviewing the Commission’s list.
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Mayor Droste confirmed that a temporary warming house was put up and inquired what other cities
do. Mr. Schultz stated that other cities are split, some have permanent and some temporary houses,
depends on the city and usage. Droste also asked for clarification as to why it is recommended that
non-prime and summer rates aren’t raised. Schultz stated that 95% of prime ice time is purchased by
RAHA for Rosemount high school, they rarely turn down ice. Very little prime ice is opened to
other groups besides the high school and RAHA. Summer is the time to bring in and sell as much
ice as we can. Rate is attractive to bring in summer ice customers; one more year at $125 would best
serve the city to bring in customers. Droste also inquired about the pricing at the Pond and how
they are affected by a rate increase. Mr. Schultz states that the rates are similar but the Pond’s rates
are per 50 min and 2/3 the size of the rink. The City ice allows groups to split ice between two
teams. The Pond has a niche market and isn’t a direct competition. They are a benefit to the City
rink, they provide 3 on 3 leagues, cater to younger youth, and have a training facility so it helps open
up city ice to 5 on 5 teams.
Councilmember Debettignies inquired as to why the rates are proposed on the bottom of the listing
of rates by Cities. Mr. Schultz stated that some cities haven’t decided yet to increase rates and others
were not increasing. Debettignies also clarified that two sheets of outdoor ice weren’t lost, they were
relocated but water and facilities were removed.
Councilmember Nelson asked that in future comparisons that the Hastings and Drake facilities are
included as their facilities are similar to Rosemount’s and two arenas that RAHA uses frequently.
Nelson also asked for further explanation on revenue projections. Schultz stated that they have
started a new marketing program to bring in more local business to advertise on the rink dasher
board signs. Dasher boards run $1,000 a year per sign and typically have 7-10 a year. Also staying
open extra hours this spring will benefit them by $12,000.
Public comment
Craig Nelson, 14149 Crocus Way, RAHA president, noted that RAHA rents 650 hours of ice a year
from the City of Rosemount, $10 is a big hit to their organization. With the lack of ice in
Rosemount families have to drive to other cities increasing the financial burden of extra
transportation expenses. He also stated that when he had the discussion with the city on raising rates
he was thinking more of a $2 an hour increase each a year, not $10. Drake ($170/hr.), Hastings
($180/hr.) and Pond ($175/50 min) all charge less and RAHA uses about 700 hours a year from
these three rinks. An increase means that RAHA will have to charge youth more money to play
hockey, making it hard to expand youth hockey in Rosemount.
Councilmember Demuth is concerned about the burden on current families as well as those who are
unable financially. She is also concerned about increasing expenses on the aging facilities. City
Administrator Johnson stated that the city projects expenses out 10 years, so an increase is not taken
lightly. With projects slated for 2015 and 2016 the reserves will be at zero. And then in 2017 will
need to start building the fund to replace a $450,000 refrigeration system.
Motion by Debettignies to Amend the 2015 Rates and Fess-Ice Arena Fees , second Demuth
Ayes: 3. DeBettignies, Droste, Demuth
Nays: 1. Nelson Motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council work session will be held on Monday,
April 13th.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Demuth, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Roudebush
Recording Secretary