HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180116 - Minutes of the January 16, 2018, Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 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 Assistant City Administrator Foster o City Clerk Hadler
o Chief of Police Scott o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz
o Communications Coordinator Cox o City Engineer/Public Works Director Erickson
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Assistant City Administrator Foster stated there were no changes to the 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. Commendation for attainment of Eagle Scout rank
Mayor Droste introduced Seth Thomas Gorman, who has reached the Eagle Scout Rank. His Eagle
Scout project included building a concrete paver pad on the Brockway disc golf course. Mr.
Gorman discussed his project and thanked Parks & Recreation Director Schultz for his assistance in
coordinating the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the January 2, 2018, Work Session Proceedings
b. Minutes of the January 2, 2018, Regular Meeting Proceedings
c. Bills Listing
d. Purchasing Policy Update
e. Service Agreement - Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC)
f. 2018 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
g. Payment 4 & Final - Community Center and Cameo Avenue Parking
Improvements, City Project 2017-03
6.a.
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h. Authorize Distribution of SKB Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for
30-Day Comment Period
i. Accept Project and Authorize Final Payment, City Project ENG 0180
j. Renewal of the Shafer Contracting Company Inc., Small Scale Mineral Extraction
Permit for 2018
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.a. Legislative Priorities
Assistant City Administrator Foster reviewed the purpose of and the items on the proposed
Legislative Agenda. The list will be sent to state legislators in the hopes they will pursue efforts to
achieve these items.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Nelson.
Motion to Approve the City’s 2018 Legislative Agenda.
Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Dakota County – Potential Corridors of Commerce Application for Trunk Highway 55
City Engineer/Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the “Corridors of Commerce” application
from the County. The County is examining Highway 55 to the east of County Road 42 as an option
for this program. The plan would make that section a 4-lane highway. The county would be
looking for funding of approximately $1.5 million from the City of Rosemount.
Council member Nelson inquired if the project would include a traffic light at the intersection of 55
and 42. Mr. Erickson stated he would address the question back to the County.
Mayor Droste stated concern for the amount of funding and stated that the 4-lane road is needed to
the west of 42 because of existing industry in that area, and questioned whether that section of 55 to
the east of 42 is really a “corridor of commerce”.
Council member DeBettignies agreed with Mayor Droste. He inquired if the plan is to redirect
Hwy. 55 traffic to CR 42. Mr. Erickson stated that based on a 2002 study, it appears that is the case.
Council member Freske inquired if the study from 2002 is outdated. Mr. Erickson stated that is not
his impression.
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Council members discussed traffic and potential road alignments.
Council member DeBettignies voiced a lack of support for the project. Council member Weisensel
stated he would like to see an overall plan for the 42/55 realignment, and not a “piecemeal” effort.
Mr. Erickson clarified that the County is just looking for a general impression or level of support for
the project. He stated he will find out more information and bring it back to Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council work session and meeting will
be held on Monday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively.
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 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk