HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of March 3, 1997 Committee of the Whole Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 3, 1997
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Edwards and
Wippermann present. Staff present were: City Administrator Burt, Community Development
Director Rogness, and Public Works Director Osmundson. Also in attendance were Utility
Commissioners Berg, Mulhern and Waldoch.
The following items were discussed:
A. As halt Plants in AG Zone.
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Staff resented back ound information and indicated there was a ossible request coming to
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locate an asphalt plant in agricultural zoning districts. It was the consensus that asphalt plants
should be limited to the general industrial zone.
B. Shannon Parkway/Connemara Trail.
Staff presented the idea of constructing a trail on the west side of Shannon Parkway from
Dearborn Path to Connemara Trail, and on the north side of Connemara Trail from Shannon
Pazkway to Daphne Lane. Council indicated the proposed trail should be considered at the time
Connemara Trail is extended to the east. There was concern of the possible impact to existing
residents along the proposed areas.
C. Water/Sewer Rate Discussion.
Public Works Director Osmundson reported that when the rates study was implemented in 1994,
it was the consensus that the rates, and elimination of the sprinkler credit should be examined
before 1999. Utility Commissioners expressed their desire to continue with the existin�system
until 1999 as was approved in 1994. The water and sewer rates will be reviewed again in 1999.
D. Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan.
Public Works Director Osmundson gave a brief overview of the proposed plan. Osmundson
explained the next step in the approval process would be to have the Metropolitan Council and
Vermillion River Watershed Disrtict review the plan, make recommended corrections and then ,
bring it to the City Council for formal approval at a future meeting. '
E. Comprehensive Water Plan.
Public Works Director Osmundson gave an overview of the proposed plan. Osmundson explained
the next step in the approval process would be to ha.ve the Metropolitan Council review the plan,
make recommended corrections and then bring it to the City Council for formal approval at a later
date.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
The City Council Committee of the Whole Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 1997-10.