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.
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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.
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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.
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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