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ITEM 9 6 ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MAY 15, 2002
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Committee of the Whole Work Session was held on
May 16, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Council Members Klassen and Cisewski. Council
Member Riley arrived at 6:50 p.m. Also in attendance were City Administrator Burt, Community
Development Director Parsons, City Planner Pearson, Code Enforcement Official O'Brien, City
Engineer Brotzler, and Urban Wildlife Specialist Brian Luke with the State of Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Council Member Cisewski noted she had requested that the potential library for Rosemount be
discussed. Burt noted he has a meeting later in the week with Dakota County regarding that and
will report back to City Council. Mayor Busho moved the 2. G. Banner Update with item 2.D.
Street Lighting Plan and South Rose Park Street Lighting.
Animal Ordinance Amendments
City Administrator Burt reviewed the sequence of events that has brought the animal ordinance
to this point. This process will change the control from the zoning ordinance to the City Code,
which is more enforceable. The exotic animals continue to be an issue. A grandfather clause
which would register those currently holding exotic animals with a 90 -day limit for response to
continue to allow them, but no additional exotic animals would be allowed. Klassen noted that
when the issue was first brought up at Planning Commission, it centered around the question of
what "domesticated" meant. Klassen was surprised at the size of the animal ordinance, noting
that it is too lengthy. Burt noted that monkeys have never been a permitted use. Staff is looking
for further direction. City Planner Pearson noted that at present a resident's only recourse is to
appeal staff interpretation to the City Council. This does not require a public hearing. A variance
is not used because it must show hardship (usually with a land use issue). Burt talked with our
City Attorney who said a resident could request a public hearing at the City Council level.
Klassen noted the document is too thorough and felt the 32 page document was punitive, too
restrictive and unenforceable. Klassen felt that the document should be simplified. And, that if an
animal is bred and raised in the U.S. and sold legally in Minnesota, it should not be prohibited in
the City of Rosemount. Klassen said other cities are not as restrictive such as Rochester and
Apple Valley. Only animals proven to be dangerous are restricted.
Mayor Busho noted that this ordinance also deals with taking proper care of your animals. Busho
said she was comfortable with the presented ordinance and believed that other cities would use it
as a model. The old city regulations were written in 1989, so it is time to reconsider this topic.
Council Member Cisewski asked why not wait for the State to deal with the animal ordinance
like they did with phosphorous and possibly smoking in the near future?
Council Member Riley was alarmed at the number of diseases carried by exotic animals and felt
the ordinance addressed personal safety. Riley said many insurance companies will not insure
exotic animals; so it could be a personal liability as well. Klassen noted there are insurance
companies that do cover exotic animals.
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Police Chief Kalstabakken noted that if we do not change the animal regulations then no exotics
are allowed and staff needs to know whether to enforce the law or ignore it. There is a concern
for the feeding of wild animals also and the many deer now moving into residential areas.
Kalstabakken said there are residents with more horses than are legal also. He asked if this
should be enforced or by complaint only? This ordinance provides for pasture management and
nearness of neighbors.
Brian Lueth, representing the Minnesota DNR, gave a talk on how wildlife get dependent on
people and the spread of disease is increased because they gather at the feeders. Burnsville has a
resolution that addresses residents who "intentionally" feed deer as illegal. This is a nation wide
problem. Deer management is usually done by a managed hunt in normal hunting season. South
of Birger Pond and Carrolls Woods are two areas which residents have called to express concern
over the number of deer. A resource agency for this is Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base.
Restrictions on feeding wildlife, which could include deer, geese and ducks, could be considered.
Klassen believed it best to only restrict the feeding of deer. Cisewski suggested being more
vague and use "any animal" rather than listing them out.
The consensus was to direct staff to respond to complaints for now and that staff should look at
how to reduce the size of the proposed animal ordinance.
Mining Report
City Planner Pearson presented a map of Rosemount showing where natural deposits of sand and
gravel exist. Pearson presented three options for removal of the available remaining deposits:
1.) Don't change anything. Continue to remain small and use for local use only.
2.) Connect mining with pending development. Existing mining permits would have to be
continued as legal - nonconforming uses. Future mining would occur as part of an
extended site development phase for up to five years.
3.) Allow mining districts, bigger operations or more than one company, but work from the
MUSA line out, extracting all usable gravel say out one mile, then closing that before
beginning the next mile phase. This would allow development on the reclaimed land.
Pearson also noted that city control could be taken away by the state if directed by the
legislature. The city could set up tonnage fees. Mining does not make a good neighbor to
residential developments. The moratorium on mining ends in December this year, so changes
must occur prior to that. Mayor Busho recommended that mining only be allowed east of Akron
Avenue and south of CR 42. After the mining is done the land would be reclaimed. The
Transportation Plan has to be in place so this can be worked around. Host community fees could
be requested. Staff was requested to put together a list that can be prioritized in July.
Council Member Klassen left at 8:45 p.m.
Minimum Building Size in the Industrial Zones
City Planner Pearson explained that this was a reaction to the development in the industrial
zoned area in eastern Rosemount. Many of the parcels are being underutilized with small
buildings and large parking lots. This allows for a low tax base, fewer jobs, storm water runoff
problems, and extra traffic. A formula could be made that would require 25% building to site
with a minimum of 10% and reasonable parking. Outdoor storage, set backs and screening could
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be more liberal. Staff was directed to work up a formula or phasing for a minimum building size
per land area restriction.
Street Lighting Plan and South Rose Park Street Lighting
City Engineer Brotzler presented a lighting plan for the South Rose Park area, commercial
district behind Rosemount Square along 151st Avenue and Carrousel Way. The lighting would
tie the commercial district together and provide added safety for a inter - connected sidewalk. It
was suggested to alternate lights every 150 feet or just place them on one side of the street. The
estimated cost is $234,500. Some appraisals will be necessary to prove benefit for assessment
cost.
Pedestrian Facility Improvement Plan
City Engineer Brotzler noted that one of the goals set by Council for 2002 is the development of
a plan to connect sidewalks and trails within the City. Brotzler presented a cost estimate of
$643,800. A Committee recommended which connections to do as a first priority and that larger
links will follow. This will return to the June Committee of the Whole meeting.
Work Plan
City Administrator Burt presented the work plan which highlights each departments goals and
the process being used to reach each one. Council Member Cisewski said she would like to see a
page added for the library. It was noted that the format and typos needed further attention. Burt
said he would return the plan at the June work session.
Banners
Mayor Busho asked staff to review the budget expenses used to this point for banners and the
donations received. This could be brought to City Council at their next regular meeting.
Updates
Oppidan Construction is the builder for a fast food restaurant combination of A and W and
Kentucky Fried Chicken. Oppidan was the builder for Cub Foods. There are some family
restaurants considering the mall locations. The State Utility Board is moving ahead with siting a
power plant, which the city doesn't have much control over. Great River Coop is one of the
applicants. MUSA may change from having restrictive boundary lines to capacity restrictions.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk Jentink,
Recording Secretary
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2002 -17.
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