HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.d Minutes of April 26, 2005 Joint Council and Planning CommisionIT ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 26, 2005
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a joint meeting between the Rosemount City Council and
Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in the Council Chambers of City
Hall. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 6.03 p.m. with Council Members Baxter,
DeBettignies, Sterner and Shoe Corrigan present. Planning Commission members present
included Chairperson Messner and Commissioners Schultz, Zurn, Humphrey and Powell. City
Staff in attendance were City Administrator Verbrugge, Community Development Director
Lindquist, City Planner Pearson, Assistant City Planner Lindahl and Recording Secretary Amy
Domeier.
Mayor Droste welcomed everyone to the meeting and stated the Council greatly appreciates the
work of the Planning Commission. Mayor Droste stated the Council recently held a goal session
where strategies and visions for the City were discussed. The next biggest step for both
commissions will be the downtown redevelopment.
General Discussion
Council Member Baxter thanked the Planning Commission for providing a valuable service and
asked the commissioners to keep up the good work. The input for the Downtown Revitalization
will be critical.
Council Member Sterner thanked the Planning Commission for their work as well. He asked that
the commissioners spell out their reservations and opinions so they can be included in the
minutes of the meetings.
Chairperson Messner questioned the goals regarding the east side of Rosemount. Questioning
other than the 42/52 Study Group, what criteria have the Council established for growth.
Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated it's laid out in the 2020 Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Mayor Droste suggested having a spreadsheet listing year by year the amenities to be created and
how to still maintain a small town feel in the 42/52 area as well as the Downtown.
Commissioner Zum asked if the Council has a feel for architecture in the new developments in
keeping the small town feel. Mayor Droste stated many different aspects make our
neighborhoods maintain a small town feel. For example, Evermoor has been successful with its
trail system.
Mayor Droste stated the Council will get more specific on their goals and will work together
with the Planning Commission across the board. City Administrator Verbrugge mentioned the
community survey indicated that residents like the small town feel. The concern is how to
maintain the small town feel. City Administrator Verbrugge suggested have a focus group
compnsed of residents to get input and feedback on the issue.
Council Member Stemer asked City Administrator Verbrugge to go through the specific goals
set by the Council. City Administrator Verbrugge stated the strategic goals included the
increasing the tax base, bringing in more amenities, the level of services offered by the City,
revitalizing the downtown, and maintaining the small town feel.
Mayor Droste noted that from the survey, there were high ratings in the residents identifying to
their individual neighborhoods and connectivity to the City Rosemount has a long tradition of
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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 26, 2005
connection. Council Member Baxter said we need to define where the City wants to go. The
City needs to protect the small town feel. Commissioner Powell stated that the industry in the 52
area and the rolling hills of Highway 3 will need to be blended together.
Commissioner Schultz questioned what type of amenities the City is looking at and what age
group filled out the survey. City Administrator Verbrugge responded that amenities higher on
the list included an athletic complex, senior center, art center and a youth center. An amenity
lower on the list was the second sheet of ice. 400 homes were surveyed and the survey is
accurate within 5 Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated its time to start thinking outside the
box. The City needs to balance out the goals and access where the community support is.
Mayor Droste asked that the Planning Commission receive a copy of the survey.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Amy Domeier
Recording Secretary