HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of July 14, 2004 Joint City Council/Planning Commission MeetingROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING
JULY 14, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning
Commission was held on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 6:07 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting was
held following a special Port Authority meeting and before a regular Planning Commission
meeting. A special election for Senate District 37 was held Tuesday, July 13, 2004 which caused
the change of the Planning Commission meeting date.
Mayor Bill Droste and Council Members Kevin Strayton, Mary Riley, Kim Shoe - Corrigan, and
Mark DeBettignies were present. The Planning Commissioners present were Jason Messner,
Terry Zurn, Laurie Humphrey, John Powell, and Valerie Schultz. City Administrator Verbrugge,
Community Development Director Lindquist, City Planner Pearson, and Assistant City Planner
Lindahl also attended.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order and proceeded to review the City Council goals to 1)
be a fiscally healthy city, 2) encourage downtown revitalization, 3) plan for an athletic complex,
4) provide a library, 5) site a international air cargo facility here, 6) ensure successful community
events, 7) increase diversity in restaurant options, 8) conduct city ordinances review, 9) improve
communications, and 10) develop better marketing. The marketing of Rosemount includes
reviewing the city logo of the shamrock and coming up with a new package to sell Rosemount to
retail and commercial developers.
City Administrator Verbrugge reported that many steps have been taken to accomplish these
goals already. The Downtown Framework draft has been completed, a facilities task force is
examining athletic sites, Metropolitan Council has agreed to plan Rosemount's storm water with
the Empire Waste facility, the Key Financial Strategies has been completed, and budget
discussions begin tonight.
Mayor Droste commended the Planning Commissioners for the tough job they do for the City
Council by holding public hearings, making recommendations, and hearing the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments.
There are three other issues in which the City Council is particularly interested: 1) the 42/52
corridor study; 2) land use study of Highway 3 and 160 Street intersection; and, 3) continued
development of the Rosemount Business Park.
The Planning Commissioners said they appreciate City Staff's support with well prepared reports
and opportunities to address questions. Also, the training to bring new commissioners up to
speed was appreciated.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk Jentink
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -26.