HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of November 10, 2004 Work SessionROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council Work Session was held on Wednesday,
November 10, 2004 at 6 30 p m in the Council Chambers at City Hall
Mayor Droste and Council Members Shoe- Comgan, and DeBettignies were present Also in
attendance were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant Administrator Weitzel, Police Chief
Kalstabakken, Finance Director May, City Engineer Brotzler, Parks and Recreation Director
Schultz, and Communication Coordinator Cox
DISCUSSIONS
Biseayne Avenue /Minnesota Pipe
City Engineer Brotzler reviewed the petition from Minnesota Pipe and Equipment for public
infrastructure improvements on Biscayne Avenue between 160` Street and the Business Park
Mr Brotzler presented three options for Council's discussion and consideration Areas of
discussion included the time frame for completion, the weight limits for the road, the need for a
temporary road, future assessments, fair and equitable assessment, property owners challenges,
and legal counsel's opinion Council requested further direction from legal counsel before
responding to Minnesota Pipe
Marketing Plan
Communications Coordinator Alan Cox recapped the marketing committee's efforts for
developing a marketing and communication plan, and introduced Mr Tom de Ramtz, from
Forte' Consulting Inc Mr de Ranitz made a presentation regarding the different choices
available for a new visual identity for the City of Rosemount The presentation included
before and after pictures, a theme message, and color choice The Council reached a consensus
and the new identifier will be presented at the next City Council meeting Mr Cox indicated
the next step is to meet again with the marketing committee for integrating and implementation
of the Marketing Plan
Mayor Droste called a 10 minute recess.
10 -Year CIP
City Administrator Verbrugge opened the discussion regarding the 10 -Year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) The CIP lists items (new, replacement or upgrades) that are being
budgeted for over the next ten years. Items listed were based on mileage, usage, age, and
standard practices Department heads recapped individual items in the 2005 CIP and answered
questions from Council Members regarding the reasons for upgrading equipment, replacement,
and alternative options Council Members recommended this item to be placed on the
November 16, 2004 City Council meeting agenda
UPDATES
A major retailer has decided against locating in Rosemount at this time based upon the
limitations for access from County Road 42
A meeting was held with representatives from UMore Park and City staff regarding future
utilization of UvIORE Park and the City's ongoing review of the County Road 42 Corridor for
future development
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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2004
Mayor Droste will be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Indianapolis
A Phase I environmental assessment will be completed for the St Joseph Church site as part of
the City's due diligence in advance of a purchase agreement and acquisition
The regular City Council Work Session was adjourned at 9 23 p in
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann Stoffel
Recording Secretary
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -45
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