HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the August 18th, 2015 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18th, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, August 18th, 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 Works/City Engineer Wrase, Chief of Police
Scott, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz 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 Demuth.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the August 3rd, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Steeple Center Air Conditioning - Receive Bid and Reject Bid
d. Renewal of the Vesterra, LLC and Stonex, LLC Mineral Extraction Permit for 2015
e. Request by the City of Rosemount to Amend the City Code Relating to Electronic
Sound System/Audio Equipment
f. Receive Plans & Specifications / Ratify Ad for Bid- Horseshoe Lake Lift Station, City
Project 466
g. Metropolitan Council Draft Master Water Supply Plan Review
h. Order Public Hearing-132nd Street & Utility Improvements Project, City Project #465
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.d. Renewal of the Vesterra, LLC and Stonex, LLC Mineral Extraction Permit for 2015
Council member Nelson requested the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mr.
Nelson stated concerns about the operating hours beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Community
Development Director Lindquist responded that the mine has been operating during the same hours
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ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18th, 2015
in earlier years and there have been no complaints. She stated that notice is published when the
application goes to the Planning Commission and that staff checks with the Police Department to
see if there have been complaints.
Council member Nelson inquired why there were different operating hours depending on the mine,
and whether the mines are subject to the noise ordinance. Ms. Lindquist replied that all mines are
subject to the noise ordinance. Also, each mine applies for the operating hours they desire, and
Council may approve or recommend changes.
Council member Weisensel stated that the application had gone before the Planning Commission,
and that commission, as well as staff, has recommended approval.
Council member Demuth noted that the mine had 2,500 yards of fill that didn’t meet soil testing
guidelines and had to be removed. She stated this was an example of mistakes that happen and
contaminated soil ends up in places it shouldn’t.
Motion by Nelson. Second by Demuth.
Motion to Renew the Vesterra, LLC and Stonex, LLC Small Scale Mineral Extraction
Permit for 2015, subject to the terms and conditions in the attached 2015 Conditions for
Mineral Extraction.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste noted Rosemount’s recent ranking in Money Magazine as the 12th Best Small Town in
the country to live and 4th Best Place for a Kid to Grow Up. Mayor Droste reviewed portions of the
article and noted the importance of the school system in the rankings.
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council regular meeting will be held
Tuesday, September 1st, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council work session will be held on
Tuesday, September 8th, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by DeBettignies, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk