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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the October 13, 2010 Council Work Session ProceedingsVa ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 13, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 6:34 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145`h Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan and Weisensel attending. Staff members present included City Administrator Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Foster, City Clerk Domeier, Communications Coordinator Cox, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Community Development Director Lindquist and Finance Director May. DISCUSSION 2.A. Club Liquor Licensing City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of the staff report. The City Council, staff and representatives from the Rosemount American Legion and Rosemount VFW discussed the details of the proposed Class C license. Concern was raised about the retention of the guest books and the enforcement of the non -public days proposed. The consensus among the group was to move forward with the Class C liquor designation as proposed in City Code. The change may not occur before the renewal forms are due back to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. 2.B. City use of social media Communications Coordinator Cox provided a presentation of various Facebook and Twitter pages created by various municipalities. Discussion was held regarding the comment features, data practices, formatting, staff time, and open meeting laws. The City Council preferred to make the Facebook and Twitter accounts informational pages for events in the City that link viewers back to the City website. The City Council preferred not to use the comment feature at this time. 2.C. Senior Housing Update Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided within the staff report. Discussion was held regarding the various senior housing projects in the area as well as the different types of senior housing styles. Further discussion was held about a CDA subsidized project. Debate was held regarding moving forward with an analysis or a full market study. The consensus of the Council was that a full market study may be needed, but it could be divided into two stages a preliminary analysis and then a full market study if justified. Staff was requested to consult with different marketing firms to determine costs for an analysis and full market study. 2.1). Bond Refundings Finance Director May summarized the information provided in the staff report. Discussion was held regarding the funding of the bond issues. City Council will consider the item at the October 19, 2010 regular meeting. 2.E. Fire Department Equipment City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. The City Council agreed with the proposed purchase of minor fire equipment. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 13, 2010 2.F. 2011 Employee Insurance Assistant City Administrator Foster summarized the information provided in the staff report. Further discussion was held regarding the bids received for health insurance, the savings as being part of a co -op and premium costs. The insurance committee is recommending that the City remain on BCBS for health insurance. The insurance committee is also recommending that the City change dental providers from Delta Dental to Guardian. Ms. Foster provided additional information on the dental options. In addition, the insurance committee recommends that the City consider an insurance waiver option for employees. Discussion was held and the Council supported each of the recommendations. The waiver option recommendation was discussed and Council supported further consideration of a waiver option. The City Council will consider the approval of the insurance waiver option at the November 1, 2010 meeting. UPDATES 3.A. Empire Township Joint Power Agreement Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the staff report. The City Council was concerned with the 25 year time frame proposed but otherwise was comfortable with the concept agreement. 3.13. Schwarz Pond Park — Wetland Mitigation and Enhancements Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz summarized the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the concept /grading plan. The City Council supported the proposed plans and would like to consider the final plan at a future meeting. 3.C. Updates from City Council /Staff City Administrator Johnson provided an update on an employee separation agreement. Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided an update on the chairs purchased at the Steeple Center. He also provided an update on a potential resignation of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan questioned having youth delegates attend a National League of Cities Conference in 2012. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan suggested having banners placed across 145`" Street. Mayor Droste provided updates on events including Eagle Scout recognitions and the National Guard. CITY ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW The City Council conducted the annual performance review of City Administrator Johnson. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Bills, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk