HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.d. Minutes of the January 2, 207 Regualr City Council ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and nonce thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on
Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Baxter, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan and
Sterner attending. Staff members present were City Administrator Verbrugge, Director of Parks and
Recreation Schultz, Building Official Strand, Communications Coordinator Cox and City Clerk Domeier.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Additions or Corrections to the Agenda
City Administrator Verbrugge stated there were no additions or corrections to the Agenda.
Motion by Droste. Second by Sterner.
Motion to adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORTS /BUSINESS
5.a. Oaths of Office for Mayor and Council Members
City Clerk Domeier administered the Oath of Office to the William 1-1 Droste to begin the term as Mayor
for four years. Mayor Droste administered the Oaths of Office to Kim Shoe Corrigan and Mark
DeBettignies to begin their terms as Council Members for four years.
5.b. Proclamation of National Mentoring Month
Mayor Droste stated that for the sixth year community leaders across the nation are identifying the month
of January as National Mentoring Month. He provided the background and contact information for the
Kids `n Kinship organization. Mayor Droste asked that a proclamation be approved to declare January as
National Mentorng Month m Rosemount.
Motion by Droste. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to approve proclamation.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
5.c. Recognition of Alan Strand, Employee of the Year
City Admuustrator Verbrugge stated m 2003 the City Council began a program that honors the employee of
the year Alan Strand, the Chief Building Official, supervises the buildmg inspectors that handle new
construction, commercial activity, and improvements of existing homes and businesses. Mr. Verbrugge
stated that Mr. Strand does a tremendous job coordinating the work of the building department. He added
that Mr. Strand has served as a landlord for City owned property, and as the project manager of the City
Hall remodel and Fire Station No. 2 project. Mr. Strand thanked the City for their consideration. He stated
that after seven years he still looks forward to coming to work and enjoys working with his fellow
employees at City Hall He added that he truly appreciated receiving the award. Mayor Droste
congratulated Mr Strand on the award and stated he appreciates Mr. Strand's expertise and experience as a
building official which are a tremendous asset to the City.
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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baxter Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the November 21, 2006 Regular City Council Proceedings
b. Minutes of the December 5, 2006 Regular City Council Proceedings
c. Bills Listing
d. Appointment of Acting Mayor
e. Appointment of Weed Inspector
f. Designation of Official Newspaper
B. Naming of Depositories Financial Instttutions (Resolution No. 2007 -01)
h. Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
1. Final Payment #13, Meadows of Bloomfield 3x Street and Utility, City Project #380
j. Approve Joint Powers Agreement for 2007 Traffic Markings, Cracksealing and Sealcoating
k. Receipt of Donation from Dakota Electric for the St. Joseph Task Force
1. Transfer /Loan Flexible Spending Account
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Sterner, Baxter.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Verbrugge on behalf of City staff stated his best wishes for the City Council and
residents for a wonderful and prosperous new year.
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of upcoming meetings. The next regular City Council meeting will be
held on January 16. Mr. Verbrugge added that the City Council will hold an open house on January 20 from
10:00 a.m. to noon. The purpose of the open house is for City Council to engage with members of the
pubhc on what is gong on in the City. He added the location of the open house will be determined soon
and more information would be available to the residents.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon Motion by Droste, Second by
Sterner, the meeting was adjourned at 7.45 p m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk