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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the May 11, 2011 City Council Work Session ProceedingsRO_SEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS MAY 11, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 2875 145`" Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Weisensel and Kearney attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier, Community Development Director Lindquist, Code Compliance Official Kendall, Chief of Police Kalstabakken and Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz. DISCUSSION 2.A. Amendment to Rosemount City Code Relating to the Fire Ordinance Code Compliance Official Kendall provided a summary of the changes to the fire ordinance. Community Development Director Lindquist stated the changes are part of the state law and would be enforced regardless if they were in the local ordinance or not. The changes to the, code would make it easier for residents to find the regulations. She added that there will be changes made to language regarding false alarms and we are awaiting some language from the City Attorney. Further discussion was held on the requirements for fire rings. Staff will bring the revised ordinance to the City Council for consideration in the near future. 2.13. Maxfield Senior Housing Study Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the information provided within the study. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan suggested that the marketing package include the great'amenities that are located within walking distance of the proposed site. Ms. Lindquist questioned if the City Council preferred doing a formal RFP or if she should start with contacting the companies that have expressed interest in the site. Discussion continued regarding the advantages and disadvantages to sending out an RFP. The City Council suggested that staff send out a letter to the various contacts stating that the City may be issuing on RFP for the =site. Further discussion was held regarding senior housing projects in the surrounding communities. Darlene Lehman, representing the local seniors group, talked about the senior living in Rosemount. She invited the City Council to attend the group meeting in June. 2.C. Home Occupation Ordinance Text Amendment: Prohibiting Body Art (Tattoo and Body Piercing) Establishments, Case 11 -03 -TA Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the information in the staff report. She noted the ordinance proposal was more of a policy decision and was not technical in nature. Discussion was held about the use in the homes and the pros and cons associated with the use. Further discussion was had about how the state defines establishments in a private residence and enforcement issues. Discussion was also held regarding the PlanningCommission's decision to not take action. Council Member Kearney cautioned regulating the type of businesses allowed. Staff will come back with further information regarding licensing, enforcement and parameters for licensing a home establishment. UPDATE ON GENZ RYAN PROPERTY Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on.the Genz Ryan property. She stated that a potential user has contacted and met with City staff. Discussion was held regarding the Downtown plan and the Downtown building material requirements: Further debate was held. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS -y MAY 11, 2011 regarding uses on the site along with alternative sites in town. Council Member Kearney would like to see a price placed on the site. City Administrator Johnson explained why a price has not been placed on the site. Further discussion was held on the Downtown plans, current economic conditions and investments. 2.1). Animal Code Amendments Chief of Police Kalstabakken summarized the changes proposed in the Animal Ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed changes to the ordinance. The City Council agreed to the proposed changes to the dangerous and potentially dangerous dog language proposed in the staff report. The City Council preferred to not require a permit for coops and lofts and to not allow more than three within the residential districts. Staff was directed to collect the data on the amount of time spent on licensing, the amount of compliance, and enforcement. They wanted the licensing information available on the internet and added to the next newsletter. Mr. Kalstabakken stated he would incorporate the changes into the draft Ordinance and bring to the City Council for a first reading in late June. 2.E. Proposed resolution on transportation funding from the Regional Council of Mayors Mayor Droste summarized the information for the proposed transportation funding resolution. Council Member Weisensel voiced his concerns over light rail transportation in the proposed resolution and stated he would not support approving it. City Administrator Johnson anticipated the item would be on the Consent Agenda on May 17. 7 2.F. Invitation for an elected official to serve on the Public Safety Facilities HiPP Committee City Administrator Johnson summarized the information - provided in the staff report. He asked the Council Members to contact him if they were interested in serving on any committees. r 2.G. Liaison to RAAA Council Member Kearney provided a memorandum to the City Council. He will report back to the City Council quarterly on the organization's efforts either by written documentation or oral k presentations at meetings. UPDATES 3.A. Park and Recreation Department Facility Updates Director of Parks and Recreation summarized the information provided in the staff report. June budget meeting talk about shutting down arena in the summertime. Discussion of the status of the soccer fields at DCTC. 3.13. Updates from City Council /Staff Mayor Droste provided updates on the garden "plots, bike plans and the "Bards Crossing RFP for cable services. r ADJOURNMENT There being no to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:07 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk