HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.b. Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
May 1, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. at Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm with Councilmembers Freske, Nelson,
DeBettignies and Weisensel attending. Staff present included the following:
o City Administrator Martin o Chief of Police Scott
o Assistant City Administrator Foster o Finance Director May
o Community Development Director Lindquist
o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz
o Public Works Coordinator Watson
DISCUSSION
2.a. Future Municipal Facility Needs
City Administrator Martin updated the Council on the Facility Task Force work. An option to explore
would be a land swap with the National Guard Amory at its property on Biscayne Ave. They would
entertain the idea of giving the city the northern portion of their property to build municipal facilities,
and would like to discuss a potential land swap to prepare for a future Armory facility in the long term.
Martin suggested that this would be not only beneficial to the Police Department, but for the needs of
City Administration and Public Works. Discussion included possible uses for the new space based on a
hypothetical drawing of new Public Works and Police Headquarters space. Topics included storing
vehicles, water treatment plant and administrative space.
Mayor Droste discussed that he would rather see “assets” be built that serve the residents of the city like
an indoor recreational facility. This started the conversation about a partnership with the YMCA.
Currently, Dakota County is on their list of potential locations, and Schultz and Martin have been in
conversations with the YMCA about this opportunity.
Based on the Council’s discussion and willingness to explore this opportunity, Staff will further explore
this topic with the assistance of a space-needs consultant.
2.b. Preliminary 2019 Budget Discussion
Martin gave a preliminary review of factors affecting the 2019 Budget. The conversation then focused
on population and revenue growth for the city. Martin said April growth is outpacing last year and
Lindquist added that there were 135 new tax paying units last year.
The conversation then turned to anticipated percentage change in the budget. DeBettignies thought the
insurance costs percentage of 7% was low. Martin would like to come back to the council in June with
the preliminary budget, likely with an increase of less than 5%. Freske added that she would like the
department heads to still feel able to present ideas about modernization and the costs associated.
2.c. Preliminary Reimbursement and Assignment agreement – Rosemount Area Hockey
Association
Schultz gave background on the catalyst for this new partnership between the city and The Rosemount
Area Hockey Association (RAHA). To fill the need for additional ice rink time, this partnership will
help improve the rink at the City Inver Grove Heights facility in exchange for 550 hours of peak ice time
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solely for RAHA use. Each party will pay 50% of costs for 10 years, approximately $40,000 each per
year. Bids were received for the renovations. Schultz feels this is a good opportunity to evaluate the
demand for ice in our community for the next 8 years, whether there is increased demand or shrinking
needs. Also buys time to take a holistic look at recreational needs of the future. RAHA will look at the
agreement on May 2, 2018 at their board meeting.
Nelson wants to make sure the city and RAHA get use of the new equipment in the deal, not the current
in use equipment at Inver Grove Heights.
STAFF & COUNCIL UPDATES
3.a. Met Council Effluent Reuse Project
Erickson and Martin met with the Metropolitan Council to hear about their intent to re-energize a plant
for effluent reuse. There was discussion about current use of effluent for the city and business entities
located in Rosemount. The Mayor asked if the city was being asked to approve of this and Martin
answered that it is an informational update.
Additional updates
Lindquist mentioned that an agreement between UMore and Newland Communities has been
announced.
The Mayor and Chief of Police spoke of plans in place in case of emergency, such as a problem with the
refinery or severe weather.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, with a motion from Droste, second by
DeBettignies. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah Armstrong,
Recording Secretary