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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 7, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, July 7th, 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, Director of Public Work Wrase, Parks & Recreation Director
Schultz, Chief of Police Scott, City Attorney Tietjen, Assistant City Administrator Foster,
Communications Coordinator Cox and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
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, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
3.a. Recognition – Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jason Eisold
Mayor Droste introduced Former Commissioner Eisold and thanked him for his service on the
Parks & Recreation Commission. Mr. Eisold served on the commission for nine years.
3.b. Recognition – Former Utilities Commissioner Shawn Mulhern
Mayor Droste introduced Former Commissioner Mulhern and thanked him for his service on the
Utilities Commission. Mr. Mulhern served on the commission for 24 years.
3.c. New Police Officer Oath of Office and Introduction
Chief of Police Scott gave an introduction to Officer Kevin Tapper. Mayor Droste performed
Officer Tapper’s swearing in. Officer Tapper’s mother pinned on his badge.
3.d. Special Event Update – Leprechaun Days
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz introduced Steve Ball and Scott Selig from the Leprechaun
Days Committee. Mr. Ball gave an overview of planned events for the festival. Chuck Brooks will
be the Grand Marshall of the parade. The Committee is still looking for volunteers for the events.
3.e. Youth Commission Report
Assistant City Administrator Foster introduced Josh Dennis, former Chairperson of the Youth
Commission, who gave a report of the activities of the commission for 2014-2015. Activities
included meetings with the University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project, Rosemount
Area Arts Council and various City staff. The commission also hosted the annual tree lighting. The
commissioners thanked John Loch and Jeanne Schwartz of the Arts Council for their support over
the years.
6.a.
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Council member DeBettignies thanked Mr. Dennis for his presentation and his service on the
commission.
Council member Weisensel commented that the Commission this year was a strong group and that
we should be proud of their efforts.
Mayor Droste asked Mr. Dennis about his studies and congratulated him.
3.f. Robert St. Transitway Alternatives Study
Community Development Director introduced Joe Morneau, with Dakota County Transit Office,
who provided a presentation regarding the Robert Street Transitway Alternatives Study. Mr.
Morneau outlined the process and results of the study.
Council member DeBettignies asked whether the construction happening on South Robert Street
was due to this study. Mr. Morneau replied that it was not.
Council member Demuth inquired about the potential weekly trips to St. Paul. Mr. Morneau
clarified it was the weekly express trips and that the number was estimated at 900.
Mayor Droste stated that MVTA (Minnesota Valley Transit Authority) would be adding an express
service up the Highway 35 corridor from Rosemount. He stated that the largest impediment to the
Robert Street corridor service is less-populated land in Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and northern
Rosemount.
Council member Weisensel stated that he has seen an increase in ridership in his experience riding
the bus to Minneapolis.
Motion to Approve the Letter to the Dakota County Regional Rail Authority regarding the
Alternatives Study and Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Demuth.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the June 16th, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses for American Legion
d. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Rosemount VFW
e. Donation Account Received and Expenditure – Police Equipment Fund
f. Budget Amendments
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g. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account – Parks & Recreation Dept.
h. Steeple Center Addition Project Change Order #2
i. Receive Donation – Parks & Recreation Dept.
j. Authorization for Temporary Street Closings and Adding of Events to Service
Agreement
k. Payment 6 and Final - Prestwick Place 10th Addition, City Project 457
l. MS4 Ordinance Approval and Summary Publication
m. Minnesota Department of Health Grant Agreement – Observation Well
n. Minnesota Department of Health Grant Agreement Amendment
o. Motion to Authorize Correction of Special Assessment for Parcel 4 – Bacardi Avenue
Improvements, City Project 452
p. Letter of Intent for the Metropolitan Council Community Solar Subscriber Collaborative
q. Request by the City of Rosemount to Amending the City Code Relating to the
Subdivision Platting Requirements
r. Request by Lennar for a Minor Amendment to the Bella Vista Planned Unit
Development Agreement to Allow Additional Lot Coverage
s. Donation Account Expenditure – Police Equipment Fund
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Request by Arcon Development for the Drainage and Utility Easement over Outlot A,
Prestwick Place 8th Addition
Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the project and stated that the
applicant had asked to move the public hearing to the July 21st Regular Meeting. Since the notice of
the public hearing had already been given, staff requests that council open the public hearing and
then continue the hearing to the July 21st meeting.
Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Motion to Continue the Public Hearing to the July 21st City Council Meeting.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Liquor Code Update
City Clerk Hadler provided a summary of the staff report regarding changes made to the Liquor
Code. The proposed Liquor Code changes adds a number of retail licenses related to brewery and
micro-distillery producers, fixes inconsistencies in the code, and brings the code in line with state
statute.
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The license fees are not being changed at this time, other than the addition of the fees for the new
licenses and the background investigation fee being raised to $500 from $350.
Council member Weisensel stated that with the addition of the brewery licenses, that Rosemount is
“open for business”.
Council member DeBettignies inquired about the background investigation fee, as it appears in the
fee resolution that it actually went down. Ms. Hadler explained this was one of the inconsistencies
that was being fixed; that despite the fee resolution stating a $1500, the code itself stated $350, and
the maximum allowable by law is $500.
Council member Demuth inquired about a press release. Ms. Hadler stated there would be a press
release.
Mayor Droste inquired about the definitions of each of the types of businesses. Ms. Hadler
explained the differences between brew pub, taproom and cocktail room.
Mayor Droste stated that Dakota County Technical College is starting a brewing certification course
that is the first in the state and they are already booked for the Fall Semester. Community
Development Director Lindquist stated that an article today stated they had received state funding
that would help them build the lab for the course.
Motion to Adopt Ordinance 2015-06 an Ordinance Repealing the Rosemount City Code Title 3,
Chapter 1, Liquor Regulations and Providing a New Title 3, Chapter 1.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Nelson.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2015-06
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Nelson.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve a Resolution Amending the 2015 Schedule of Rates and Fees.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Nelson.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The Mayor outlined the agenda for the upcoming
Special Work Session on Thursday, July 9th, 2015. The next City Council regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.
City Administrator Johnson introduced the new Director of Public Works / City Engineer Patrick
Wrase. Mayor Droste invited Mr. Wrase to comment. Mr. Wrase stated that he is excited about the
vast number of projects that are in the works and that he is happy to be here.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Mayor,
second by Demuth, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk