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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MAY 4, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a City Council Work Session was held on Tuesday,
May 4, 2004 at 9:12 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting was held following the regular City Council
meeting.
Mayor Droste and Council Members Strayton, Riley, Shoe - Corrigan, and DeBettignies were
present. City Administrator Verbrugge also attended.
Library Land Acquisition
City Administrator Verbrugge has met with St. Joseph's Parish Administrator Gary Mitchell.
The discussion was only about process to this point. Another meeting is arranged for Friday,
May 7, 2004. The City should have the buildings appraised for value and needed improvements
before committing to a contract. The Catholic School is not expected to move out until 2010
unless funding can be achieved for its new site on Biscayne Avenue. The sanctuary and
gathering space would be available for the library needs. They Parish leaders are aware that the
property is more valuable as one parcel than if divided. A possible phasing or rental arrangement
could be considered. This sale also requires approval from the St. Paul Diocese for the Catholic
Church. The City could raise funds from selling bonds or using a contract for deed. It was
suggested that City Administrator Verbrugge have Mr. Mitchell look at the Lakeville church that
became an art and community center.
Downtown Design Guidelines
City Administrator Verbrugge noted that Community Development Director Lindquist is pulling
together a downtown design with the aid of the Downtown Development Committee. Now that
the moratorium is lifted for this area, we expect the ALDI grocery chain to bring its concept plan
in.
UPDATES
Fireworks Ordinance
City Administrator Verbrugge presented two versions of the fireworks ordinance. One included a
license /inspection process, the other did not. Council was concerned with the inventory that
businesses already have acquired because there was no ordinance in place. Verbrugge suggested
consideration at Council in June with a August 1, 2004 implementation date. The fees are set by
State Statutes at $100 for resident business and $350 for a temporary business. The Fire Marshall
would be doing inspections and enforce standards for storing and selling. Buildings need to have
sprinkler systems. Council agreed with the ordinance including licensing and inspection.
Mining in Empire
The northern strip of Empire from Diamond Path to the University of Minnesota property in
Rosemount along 160 Street, about 3000 acres, is planned to be strip mined for sand and gravel
over the next twenty years and then reverted back for development. The legislature is
contemplating mining fees and cities would like to have host agreements for host fees.
Legislation
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan noted that weekly updates can be received from the House
called, "Session Weekly". The registration is on the House web page. It was noted this week that
at best the Minnesota Zoo is losing all but $19 million dollars apportionment.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIOP
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk Jentink
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -18.