HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of July 29, 1997 Special City Council Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCE�I�II�iGS
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Rosemount was duly held on Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
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Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Wippermann, Carroll,
Edwards present. Staff members present were Administrator Burt, Assistant to Administrator
Walsh, Public Works Director Osmundson, Community Development Director Rogness, Finance
Director May and Police Chief Knutsen.
Lezlie Vermillion, sta.ff member of the Dakota County Highway Department, reported on the
status of the Dakota County Transportation Plan Policies and specifically how it relates to
Rosemount streets and roads. She discussed 20-year traffic projections. She also advised that
Dakota County staff would not recommend that Highway 3 be designated a principal arterial
road. She answered several questions and noted comments made by the Council. It was noted by
the Council that County and State policies on spacing of accesses could have a negative impact on
local businesses and attracting new businesses along State and County highways. Ms. Vermillion
advised that County staff wants to work with cities over the ne� several years in determining
which roadways, if any, in the county should be reclassified as principal arterial roads. Council
members were given an update on the County Road 42 public information meetings which were
held this summer. They were also advised that the County is currently conducting a study to
determine if the County maintenance shop in Rosemount should be moved to another location.
The next item discussed was the Commercial Enhancement Plan. Community Development
Director Rogness reviewed with Council possible funding sources, staged improvements over a
five year period and time lines for the remainder of this year. It was noted the open house would
be a good time to receive input from business owners and residents. Council agreed with the
outline of the plan.
City Administrator Burt answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed 1998
budget. Burt noted a shift in tax classifications could cause the city's market rate to decrease.
Council and staff discussed the return of levy limits and the new tax laws. Staff advised it was
too early to deternune the overall effect of the tax law changes from the 1997 legislative session,
and the city's levy limit amount would be provided by the State by August 1.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. I
Respectfully submitted, I
Susan Walsh, Cit Clerk I�',
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The City Council agenda packet is Clerk s File 1997-25. ,