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ROSEMOUNT CITY CQUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meetirig of the Rosemount City Council was duly
held on October 2, 1993, at 8:04 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street
West.
Mayor McMenomy called the meeting to order with councilmembers Klassen, Staats, Willcox, and
Wippermann present. Staff present included Public Works Director Wasmund, City Engineer
Osmundson, Fi�ance Director May, and Fire Chief Aker. c1- ��-E`���v�c.� /�'�,��v �I�°�y , '
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Mayor McMendmy led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
MOTION by Klassen to adopt the resolutions regarding special assessment hearings as outlined in
the memo dated October 2, 1993. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: Willcox, Wippermann,
McMenomy, Staats, Klassen. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Willcox to adopt the new hearing dates as outlined in the memo from Ron Wasmund
dated October �., 1993. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Wippermann, McMenomy, Staats, Klassen,
Willcox. Nays'; 0.
Mayor McMenomy requested councilmember's comments regarding the interim city administrator
position. Each councilmember voiced their concerns and comments and agreed that tHey were
confident that s�aff was capable of running the day-to-day operations of the city, but someone should
be designated as interim to be in charge and coordinate activities.
Public Works Director Wasmund commented that if he were to be appointed interim, that some of
his responsibili�ies would need to shift to his staff and he had conf'idence that they were capable of
handling the extra responsibilities. Wasmund also stated that, if appointed, he would request that
discussions be held to discuss empowerment, responsibilities, and exactly what the council expected
of him.
Discussion con�inued and it was agreed to appoint Wasmund as interim and proceed immediately in
the search for a new city administrator. Council also concurred that the newly elected
councilmembers should be involved in the discussions and should appoint the new administrator.
MOTION by Klassen to appoint Ron Wasmund as interim city administrator until such time as a
new city administrator is appointed. SECOND by Wippermann.
Councilmembe� Staats felt that Wasmund should be compensated for the extra responsibilities being
taken on. Ciry Attorney Miles suggested that two councilmembers sit down with Wasmund and
discuss all of the issues.
Mayor McMenQmy called for a poll of the motion.
Ayes: McMenomy, Staats, Klassen, Wippermann. Nays: 0. Abstain: Willcox.
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ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 1993
MOTION by Willcox to appoint Councilmembers Staats and Wippermann to negotia.te with Ron
condidons and interim salary relative to the position. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Staats,
Klassen, Willcox, Wippermann, McMenomy, Nays: 0.
Mayor McMenomy requested comments from councilmembers regarding the selection of a search
firm to facilitate the selection of a new city admuustrator. After considerable discussion consensus
was rea.ched to have councilmembers and staff make search firrn recommendations (from both the
private and public sector) to Sue Walsh by Friday, October 8, 1993. In tum Ms. Walsh is to ��"
conta.ct each firm, collect information on ea.ch of them, and present that information at a special
council meeting. '�
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MOTION by Willcox to set a special meeting for November 4, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. to select search
fum candidates to be interviewed. SECOND by Klassen. Ayes: Staa.ts, Klassen, Willcox,
Wippermann, McMenomy. Nays: 0.
As a result of a petition from T.H. 3 business owners strongly opposing the new parking
restrictions, Mayor McMenomy addressed the issue and requested council consensus to direct staff
to work out a compromise. City Engineer Osmundson advised that the city has no choice in the
matter and that MnDOT will construct left turn lanes, resulting in no parking along Highway 3, no
matter what compromise the ciTy and business owners may come to. Council directed staff to meet
with MnDOT and downtown business owners and address the situation. Council also requested that
staff post signs warning of the impending stripping and no parking.
MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Willcox. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Meeting adjoumed 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary