HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the April 19, 2016 Special Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 19, 2016
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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 following the regular city council meeting in the Conference Room at City
Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 8:14 p.m., with Council Members DeBettignies, Nelson,
Demuth and Weisensel. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Hadler, and
Public Works Director Wrase.
DISCUSSION
2.a. Task Force Organization
Mayor Droste started discussion regarding the organization of the task forces.
City Administrator Johnson asked if staff should repost the positions for Facilities Task Force. Mayor
stated yes. Council member Demuth asked if there was a need to interview again. Mr. Johnson said
staff would provide applications for review, and Council may interview if necessary.
Mayor Droste discussed growth numbers and future facility needs. The task force will address needs
for fire station, police station, and city hall.
Council member Demuth asked if minutes are required and if the minute taker needed to be staff. Mr.
Johnson responded that minutes are required, but it could be a task force member.
Council member Demuth inquired about when the task force should make recommendations to the
Council. Council member Weisensel recommended an ex officio position be available for a council
member. Council member DeBettignies expressed interest in holding that position on the Facilities
Task Force. Council member Demuth would like to sit on the Sustainability Task Force. Council
members would be non-voting ex officio member.
Council members discussed topics that the Facilities Task Force could potentially explore. Council
member Weisensel suggested a task list separate from the bylaws.
Council members reviewed the draft bylaws of the Environmental/Sustainability Task Force, including
purpose and scope, membership, organization, etc.
Council member Weisensel suggested activities incorporate metrics in their activities.
Council members discussed potential activities that the task force could work on, without being too
prescriptive.
Mr. Johnson stated the bylaws could be approved at the next regular meeting.
6.b.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 19, 2016
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UPDATES
Mayor Droste stated that the referendum meetings will be next week and the following and will be run
by staff.
Council member Nelson requested lighter colored shirts for the parade due to the heat. Council
members DeBettignies, Mayor Droste, and Council member Weisensel also requested one.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second
by Demuth, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk