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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minuets of the January 14, 2009 City Council Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Weisensel, Bills and Shoe Cotrigan attending. Council Member DeBettignies arrived shortly thereafter. Staff members present included City Clerk Domeier, City Administrator Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Senior Planner Zweber and Assistant City Administrator Foster. DISCUSSION 2.A. Discussion of CF Industries PUD Concept Plan Application Senior Planner Zweber provided an overview of the project as outlined in the staff report. CF Industries has requested some expansion opportunities while respecting the Park buffer and also the River and associated bluff line. Their concept plan allows CF Industries future expansion opportunities while maintaining a significant amount of vegetation and provides for improving the natural character of disturbed areas along the vegetative fringe. During Mr. Zweber's presentation discussion was held regarding the various land use and zoning designations in the 42/52 corridor area, tree preservation, and the trail corridor. Council Member Shoe Corrigan was concerned with the proximity from the proposed warehouse to the bluff lines. She did not want to tie future City Councils to a project without knowing more about the future expansion. Mayor Droste also talked about the Vermillion Highlands project that is proposed near the subject property. Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated that Spring Lake Park was vital to the communities. Scott Dohmen with CF Industries stated plans were conceptual and the submitted PUD was to show the anticipated future development. He added that the Planning Commission requested CF Industries to bring forward a plan showing how the area may develop when the 2030 comprehensive plans were being discussed. Council Member Shoe Corrigan questioned why the PUD process was approached. Mr. Zweber explained that by using the PUD, CF Industries would be legally obligated to develop in a manner similar to the proposed concept. He added that the City Council could deny the expansion if CF Industries could not meet the conditions of PUD. Community Development Director Lindquist added that CF Industries wants the opportunity to expand in the future and the Planning Commission wanted to see a concept plan. Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated she was uncomfortable with the whole process and stated her policy concerns. Mr. Zweber stated the item would be discussed at the January 20 regular meeting. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2009 2.B. Special Assessments Overview 2009 Street Improvements Project, City Project #426 City Engineer Brotzler provided information about the feasibility report and hearings for the project scheduled for adoption at the January 20, 2009 regular meeting. He also provided a brief overview of the proposed assessments and assessment methodology. Mayor Droste questioned if the residents who would be assessed received notice of the hearing. Mr. Brotzler replied that a letter was sent along with two public hearing notices. He added that information was provided on how to file an objection and the right to appeal an assessment within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment. Mr. Brotzler stated that Dakota County CDA sent a survey letter out to the residents to use in determining if residents would qualify for CDBG assistance. He explained more about the CDBG program. The item would be before the City Council as a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 20. Mr. Brotzler explained that in order to move forward with the project a super majority vote was needed when adopting the project. 2.C. Commission Selection City Clerk Domeier summarized the vacancy information as provided in the staff report. She stated that Shawn Mulhem and Jason Fisold were both interested in serving another term on their respective commissions. The City Council reviewed the Commission Selection Policy and directed staff to contact members that were not meeting the attendance requirements. A brief discussion was held regarding recruitment and including a job description and time commitment in the advertisement. The City Council also determined that all commissioners seeking reappointment would need to re- apply. No date was determined for the interviews. UPDATES 3.A. Update on FTTH (fiber to the home) project City Administrator Johnson provided an update on the project including what the progress was for phase 1. He added that the franchise fees have not been paid which was a violation of the franchise agreement. Mr. Johnson stated that the City has the option to use the $250,000 letter of credit to finish the project. The City Council directed Mr. Johnson to send a letter to Rudder regarding the franchise agreement violations and to bring the response to the Council for comment. 3.B. Energy Efficient Facilities Program Johnson Controls Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided an update on the feasibility survey conducted by Johnson Controls. Mayor Droste suggested that staff seek other bids. Mr. Schultz stated he would look into gathering information from others who provide services similar to Johnson Controls. 3.C. Senior Adult Services Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz provided an update on the Senior Adult Services in Rosemount. He stated that staff has met with representatives from Community Education ISD 196, Health East, and other parks and recreation departments to discuss senior services. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2009 He also indicated that we would also be meeting with Dakota County Library staff and local senior programmers in February. Discussion was held regarding the current staffing for seniors, programming, partnership opportunities and growth. Goal Setting Discussion City Administrator Johnson provided the City Council with an informational agenda and packet for the January 24 session. National League of Cities Mayor Droste and City Administrator Johnson will be attending the conference. Genz -Ryan Property Council Member Shoe Corrigan questioned the status of the easement vacations on site. Community Development Director Lindquist stated that staff received confirmation that the vacation of the easement on the northern parcel will be approved. She added that staff would be meeting with Mn /DOT next week to discuss the access issues. Park Commission Commissioner Shoe Corrigan questioned if the Parks Commission still had a student representative. Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz stated that the student currently serving will graduate this spring. He added that he would be working with the high school to find a replacement. Art Feature at Community Center Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated that the art feature at the Community Center turned out fabulous. National Mayors Association Mayor Droste requested that staff prepare a letter to send to John Kline regarding the priority infrastructure projects within the city for inclusion in the pending federal economic stimulus package. DCR Meeting Mayor Droste stated that at the chamber meeting held January 13 it was decided to form a business group in Rosemount. Rosemount Liquor Mayor Droste stated that Rosemount Liquor wants to hold discussion regarding a restriction on the distance between liquor stores. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2009 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk