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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session, Committee of the Whole, meeting
of the Rosemount City Council was duly held on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Riley, and Shoe-
Corrigan present. Also in attendance were Interim City Administrator/ Police Chief
Kalstabakken, Community Development Director Parsons, Parks and Recreation Director
Schultz, City Engineer Brotzler, Consultanting Engineer Pete Willenbring from WSB and
Finance Director May.
Resident Charlie Koehnen, 12255 Rich Valley Boulevardd, related that he had reported illegal
dumping in eastern Rosemount which he felt had not been handled effectively. Koehnen also
noted that there should be a limit on the length of time a building permit is valid. He has
knowledge of a building permit project that has not been completed for twelve years. Police
Chief Kalstabakken noted that Akron Avenue by the U of M is constantly being used as a
dumping ground. If mail or labels in the trash can establish where the items came from, those
people are contacted to get it picked up or a misdemeanor violation is issued. Mayor Droste
noted that city goals will be reviewed in March so building permits will be considered at that
time.
2003 Budget Update
Finance Director May reviewed how the budget could reflect the loss of $400,000 in state aid. In
2003 the revenues for administrative fees are already $114,000 over what was expected, which
will help balance the shortfall. Items that were budgeted for that can be postponed are: $143,142
from undesignated Street CIP, $12,000 for a planning consultant, $17,500 for a planning intern,
$5,000 for cable casting of the Port Authority meetings, $30,000 for cable programming, and
$20,000 for a motor pool vehicle. These items total $341,247. May explained that the City's
market value credit could also be changing depending on how the State of Minnesota deals with
its deficit. Rosemount's fund balance is between 60 and 70% which means it is in good shape.
Droste noted that because Rosemount is growing, this gives us additional revenues now,
something other cities don't have. May said staff will continue to budget conservatively. Updates
will be given as information becomes available through the weekly updates.
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan
Pete Willenbring from WSB Engineering presented the Comprehensive Storm Water
Management Plan (CSMP) that has been developed over the past two years. The need for this
update to the City's CSMP was very evident after the flooding that occurred due to the storms in
spring and summer of 2000. At this time, Rosemount does not have a storm water outlet to the
Mississippi River. All of the City's storm water is able to infiltrate into the ground. The previous
CSMP included the future construction of an outlet to the Vermillion River. In response to the
allowable rate and volume of storm water discharge to the Vermillion River becoming more
restrictive, the proposed CSMP includes the redirection of storm water from the City to the
Mississippi River instead of the Vermillion River. City Staff has been working with Metropolitan
Council to review the feasibility of combining a storm water outfall for the City with the
proposed Empire Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) outfall that will be routed through
Rosemount.
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Willenbring reviewed the water resources inventory for Rosemount. A hydraulic computer
model was developed for Rosemount that can be used to predict the volume and rate of storm
water runoff within the City. Public meetings were held to receive concerns from residents. In
some cases, corrective action is indicated as part of the CSMP. Section 6 of the Plan outlines the
proposed steps to implement the CSMP. Council asked clarification questions about several lake
areas.
With regards to the feasibility of combining a storm water outlet for the City with the Empire
WWTP outfall, the MCES is concerned that the permitting of their project may be delayed by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) if a request is made to combine the two systems.
Staff will continue working with the Metropolitan Control Environment Services (MCES) to
determine a solution to the situation. Staff has met with State Representative Ozment and
Senator Knudson regarding this issue. The estimated cost for the City to construct a separate
outfall to the Mississippi River is approximately $30,000,000 compared to an estimated cost of
$5,000,000 to complete a combined outfall project with MCES. City Engineer Brotzler indicated
that storm water trunk fees may be raised this year.
Port Authority, Commission and Committee By -Laws
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken noted that terms were changed to one year for the
Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions in April 2001. Utility and Port Authority
citizen positions terms remain at 3 years. Council discussed beginning rotation of terms by
returning them to 3 year terms with 1, 2, and 3 year terms to always allow some experienced
commissioners to continue. Changes to the policy were discussed to accomplish this. Staff was
directed to issue a letter to all Parks and Recreation Commissioners, all Planning
Commissioners, and Utility Commissioner Mulhern asking if they desire to return to their
commission and which length of term worked best for them. The selection process will continue
in February.
Council / Staff Retreat
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken discussed hiring a facilitator to help focus a goal
setting session. The hiring process for the new city administrator is progressing well. It would be
beneficial to include the administrator if possible. The Carver plan was discussed. A tentative
date of March 14 —15 was agreed on.
Library Site Selection Process
Community Development Director Parsons received a letter from the Library Board at Dakota
County requesting a committee to work jointly to find a library site in Rosemount. 'Council
Member Kim Shoe - Corrigan and Mark DeBettignies volunteered to participate. Staff members,
City Planner Pearson and Community Development Director Parsons would also participate.
Parsons asked for direction. Council Member Riley referred to the minutes of June 12, 2002
requesting a mixed use be used with the library site. Several sites were discussed. Information
will be brought to the Library Board.
Council Agenda Setting Process
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken noted that staff issues are driven by process.
Kalstabakken requested direction of who and how the agenda should be compiled and the
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approval needed. All Council concluded that the Mayor would consider the agenda with the city
administrator. So Council Members could either contact the Mayor or City Administrator to
place an item on the agenda or by stating the request at a regular Council meeting or work
session.
December Trail Update
City Engineer Brotzler reviewed the traffic issue viewed by residents along December Trail as a
concern with speed of traffic and volume of traffic. Brotzler discussed signage, striping, traffic
volumes, and recorded speeds. Brotzler noted that changing traffic patterns would only shift the
problem elsewhere. Police patrols stated that December -Trail is too windy to encourage
speeding. A "no thru traffic" sign could be added. It was stated that with further development in
the area, more traffic will occur. Mayor Droste suggested that further education with residents
may increase reasonableness. No consensus was reached. Staff will continue to monitor this
traffic issue.
SKB Environmental, Inc.
Community Development Director Parsons updated Council on the proposed expansion to the
landfill waste storage facility requested by SKB Environmental, Inc. Our current zoning
regulations limit the facility capacity to 200,000 cubic yards and SKB is asking for 5,000,000
cubic yards capacity. The community does benefit from a trust fund and the City from tipping
fees. Additional road improvements and the final land use once it would be filled were discussed.
Conditions can be negotiated into an agreement. The process calls for a zoning text amendment,"
Planning Commission approval, and then City Council approval.
Animal Ordinance Update
Interim City Administrator Kalstabakken led a discussion on the changes implemented by the
new animal ordinance which did clarify some issues. The ordinance has been used by the City of
Rochester for the last six years and brings many animal issues up -to -date for Rosemount. The
"dangerous dog" requirements brought us into compliance with state statutes. Staff will continue
to adopt policy to process.
Additional Topics
Parks & Recreation Director Schultz requested approval to move forward with Leprechaun Days
planning meetings and contract. Mayor Droste indicated that would be fine.
The SKB Trustee appointment by Council will be soon. Council has been asked to recruit
someone. Mayor Droste has had a one year term. Staff was considered, but a perceived conflict
of interest may exist. Mark Jacobs and John Howard are likely candidates.
Mayor Droste suggested an open house for Council to talk with residents. It was determined that
it would be called Town Hall Open Forum and will be held on Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. to
noon.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink
Recording Secretary
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2003 -02.
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