HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180605 - Minutes of the June 5, 2018 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
June 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 5, 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 Parks & Recreation Director Schultz o Finance Director May
o Community Development Director Lindquist
o Communications Coordinator Cox
o Public Works Coordinator Watson
DISCUSSION
2.a. Charter Cable Franchise
Bob Vose, attorney with Kennedy & Graven, and Tim Klausler, Cable Coordinator, presented
information on the completion of the deal with The City of Rosemount and Charter Communications.
The City of Rosemount Channel, Education Channel and Community Programming Channel will be
broadcast in HD. Weisensel asked how Rosemount residents will be made aware of the new cable fee
and channel numbers. Vose said Charter has a legal notice they must give to their customer base.
2.b. Preliminary 2019 Budget Discussion
Administrator Martin walked through the highlights of the draft budget by each department and
explained reasons for an increase, decrease or no change in the budget amount per department. Three
drafts have been completed internally, resulting in over $200,000 of removals. There was discussion
about the needs of the Police Department and timing of the hiring of additional officers to the force.
Discussion also included plans for replacement of trees vulnerable to current EAB infestations. Director
Shultz explained that more diversified tree species are being planted at parks and new developments.
He also explained there will be an intensive invasive species removal at Carroll’s Woods Park.
Administrator Martin requested the Council provide additional direction on the Budget directly to him
in the coming weeks, with a follow-up work session tentatively slated for August.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council needed more time to complete the agenda, but adjourned with a motion from Droste,
second by DeBettignies. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. to reconvene following the Regular
City Council meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
RECONVENE
The council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. to continue the City Council Work Session.
STAFF & COUNCIL UPDATES
3.a. Community Recreational Facilities
Hope Fieldhouse is requesting participation by the City of Rosemount in their Capital Campaign. They
have requested this participation in the form of waiving fees related to development, equipment
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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
June 5, 2018
purchases ($400,000), constructing an elevated walking track ($300,000), and providing additional
parking space (approx.. $300,000). Discussion among the Councilmembers included topics of property
tax revenue for the project, market need for the facility, the challenges of partnering with a
non-governmental agency, and alternative sources of gymnasium space. As a result of the discussion, the
Council is most supportive of the request to waive City fees. As such, staff should finalize the specific
fee amounts when a building permit application is submitted.
3.b. Met Council Waste Water Reuse
Director Lindquist discussed a letter drafted to the Dakota County Board concerning the Enerkem
project. Discussion centered on the Council’s concerns and potential impacts of the project, and staff
was directed to submit the letter to the County Board.
3.c. Additional updates
Director Lindquist updated the council on Mr. Isrealson’s plan for future mixed use development at his
property at Highways 3 & 42.
Director Schultz updated the Council on a change order for aggregate / sand at Flint Hills Fields. He
would also like to use a co-op bid for natural resource equipment for Bella Vista Park.
Administrator Martin suggested moving the next working session to July 2, 2018 based on Council
schedule issues.
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 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah Armstrong,
Recording Secretary