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Home My WebLink About20170516 CCM RMROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 16, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Nelson, Weisensel and Freske attending. Staff present included the following; o City Administrator Martin o Chief of Police Scott o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz o Interim City Engineer Morast o Fire Chief Schroeder o City Clerk Hadler o Fireman Jim Volker o Community Development Director Lindquist o City Attorney Tietjen o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Freske. Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: 0. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 3.a. Proclamation of National Public Works Week and Recognition of Public Works Employees Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director Morast gave an overview of National Public Works Week. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Nelson. Motion to Approve Proclamation. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. 3.b. Youth Commission Report Assistant City Administrator Foster included Youth Commissioner Chair Megan Schaliol. Miss Schaliol gave an overview of the activities of the Youth Commission during the 2016-2017 school year and upcoming events. 6.a. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 16, 2017 Council member Weisensel asked Ms. Schaliol what her favorite experience has been. Ms. Schaliol stated it was getting to learn about city government and seeing the facilities and activities within. Mayor Droste thanked Ms. Schaliol for her presentation and wished her well. 3.c. Progress Update – Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director Morast introduced Rebecca Higgins, the new chair of the Rosemount Environmental and Sustainability Task Force (REST), to give an update on the activities of the Environmental & Sustainability Task Force. Ms. Higgins presented the objectives, ideas, and activities of REST to date. Task force objectives focus on four areas; storm water catch basins and ponds, surface water quality, water conservation and water reuse, and energy usage and emissions. Their objectives include the following; • Engage residents • Enlist citizen monitors • Reduce chloride • Water Plan Review • HOA engagement • Regional Projects • Engage residents • Enlist citizen monitors • Reduce chloride • Actualize E savings • Explore options Council member Nelson noted a visit he had from NRG Solar about Excel’s solar program. PUBLIC COMMENT Joel Lauder inquired about the Wayne Transport item. Mayor Droste noted that is on the Consent Agenda coming up next. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of 6.f. a. Minutes of the May 2, 2017, Regular Meeting Proceedings b. Minutes of the May 8, 2017, Work Session Proceedings c. Bills Listing d. Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling - Irish Football Boosters e. Outdoor Music - Fireside f. Youth Commission Appointments g. Restoration Contract with Friends of the Friends of the Mississippi River h. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account - Parks & Recreation Dept. i. Position Reclassification - Operations Coordinator to Recreation Facilities Manager j. Leprechaun Days Service Agreement Amendment k. Rezoning from GI-General Industrial to C4-General Commercial for property at 3615 145th Street East l. Receive Plans & Specifications / Ratify Ad for Bid - Greystone 6th Addition, City Project 2017-01 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 16, 2017 m. Potentially Dangerous Dog Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. 6.f. Youth Commission Appointments Council Member Weisensel discussed the application and interview process and stated the names of all of the Youth Commission Appointments. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Nelson. Motion to Appoint the Following Individuals to the Youth Commission: • Joshua Alex • Maisy Armstrong • Aashish Bharath • Jacob Buendorf • Colette Edgar • Maggie Hinderaker • Charles Huang • Alexis Johnson • Anna Johnston • Jack Moran • James Powell • Jacqueline Radosevich • Tanya Ramesh • Sydney Regalado • Lauren VanSickle • Addie Westman • Jaren Yambing Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson Nays: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Martin asked if Council would like to hear from Mr. Lauder regarding the Wayne Transport item, which was item 6.k. on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Lauder asked that the approval be postponed. He stated they are entitled to a Public Hearing and stated they object to the rezoning of the property. City Attorney Tietjen noted that this is not a Public Hearing; that the Public Hearing took place at the Planning Commission meeting and stated if the Council wanted to, they could rescind the earlier motion. Mayor Droste invited Council members to comment. No additional comments or motions from Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Predatory Offender Residency Regulation ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 16, 2017 Chief of Police Scott gave an overview of the proposed new ordinance addressing predatory offenders. Council member Weisensel inquired about the need for the regulation. Chief Scott noted the purpose is public safety and to limit the contact predatory offenders with children or vulnerable adults. Council member Weisensel clarified the legal authority of this regulation. City Attorney Tietjen noted that while the city cannot ban predatory offenders completely, regulating where they can live is an option. Motion by Nelson. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to approve Ordinance 2017-03 Amending Title 7 of the City Code by Creating a New Chapter 10 as to Predatory Offender Residency Regulations Ayes: Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Nelson. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to approve A Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2017-03 Relating to Predatory Offender Residency Regulations Ayes: Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 9.b. 2017 Proposed Fire Department Equipment Purchase Fire Chief Schroeder presented background on the truck purchase. The hose truck prevents injuries and allows more firefighters to get to the act of firefighting more quickly. Chief Schroeder noted the cost of the Council member Weisensel asked how many hose trucks the city has. Chief Schroeder stated just one. Council member DeBettignies asked if the old truck would be put on auction. Chief Schroeder explained the hose mechanism would be removed, refurbished and put on the new truck. The truck itself would be put on auction. Motion by Freske. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to approve purchase of new hose truck. Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske Nays: None. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 16, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council work session will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Weisensel, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler City Clerk