HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting Proceedingse. Community Center /Armory Maintenance Agreement
f. Vehicle Purchases
g. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Rosemount Liquor Wine
Cellar Inc. D /B /A Rosemount Liquor Mart (Resolution 2011 -07)
h. Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty on Sky Ventures, LLC, D /B /A
Pizza Hut (Resolution 2011 -08)
Ayes: Shoe Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
6.f. Vehicle Purchases
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler provided a summary of the proposed 2011 vehicle
purchases. He provided background on the fleet management objectives, replacement schedule, and
the typical fleet rotation.
Council Member Weisensel stated that the City does a good job of reusing vehicles. He challenged
some of the numbers provided in the report and was concerned about the vehicle mileage. He
stated that he was hesitant to spend money on vehicles when a higher maintenance cost over time
may be more beneficial. He questioned if the issue should be discussed further before making the
proposed purchases. Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated that while she was concerned about the
mileage the vehicles the City purchases are used for different purposes than a regular car by an
average user. She also talked about the schedule of replacing vehicles.
Mr. Brotzler explained the evaluation used on vehicles to determine the replacement. He added that
the City depends on its equipment to operate under severe conditions. There is a different level of
accountability and reliability that the City demands on its equipment serving the community
compared to a personal vehicle.
Council Member Weisensel requested that Mr. Brotzler provide the options for vehicle purchases.
Mr. Brotzler supplied information he researched on the performance, reliability and overall design
for Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Toyota trucks. He also provided information about the trucks available
on in the state bid and the process for purchasing vehicles off the state bid.
Mayor Droste questioned the salvage value. Mr. Brotzler explained that various auction houses
around the metro area are used to obtain the highest salvage value possible. Mayor Droste agreed to
move forward with the purchase but wanted to discuss the ongoing policies for purchases during the
goal setting sessions.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Authorize the Purchase of Vehicles.
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with Empire Township Relating to Joint
Environmental Review for UMore Park Development
Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff
report. The proposed joint powers agreement lays out the understanding of both communities
regarding the roles and responsibilities for processing the UMore Park Development AUAR.
Council Member Weisensel had concerns related to the annexation requirement. Ms. Lindquist
explained that Empire Township wanted to ensure that the project was moving along efficiently and
wanted to ensure any annexation would be cooperative if the need would arise. City Attorney
LeFevere further explained the annexation clause.
Mayor Droste questioned how the expenses were being paid. Ms. Lindquist replied that the
University is paying for the project. Further discussion was held on the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Kearney stated that staff time will be invested into the AUAR that it was worth
exploring the financial benefits for the City.
Mayor Droste questioned when the public could express concerns on the issues and stay informed
on the progress. Ms. Lindquist suggested that residents sign up to receive notifications on the
project on the City's website.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Shoe Corrigan.
Motion to Approve Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Rosemount and Empire
Township Relating to Joint Environmental Review for UMore Park Development.
Ayes: Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe Corrigan, Droste,
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
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FEBRUARY 1, 2011
9.b. Meeting Schedule Discussion
City Administrator Johnson requested that the City Council determine the schedule for goal setting.
He noted that preliminary dates were set for February 10 and 12. He added that the City Council
Work Session for February 9, 2011 will be cancelled. After discussion, the City Council decided to
have goal setting set for February 10, 2011 beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. at the Steeple
Center in Rosemount and February 19, 2011 beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. The City Council will inform Mr. Johnson of any potential conflicts with the
date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The work session for February 9, 2011 has been
cancelled. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on February 15, 2011. Mayor Droste
also announced that the City Council will have goal setting meetings on February 10, 2011 beginning
at 4 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. at the Steeple Center in Rosemount and February 19, 2011 beginning
at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by DeBettignies. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk