HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.a. Minutes of the July 2, 2018 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
July 2, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Monday, July 2, 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 Councilmembers DeBettignies, Freske, Nelson and
Weisensel attending.
Staff present included the following;
o City Administrator Martin
o Public Works Director Erickson
o Senior Planner Klatt
o Parks and Recreation Director Schultz
o Police Chief Scott
o Communications Coordinator Cox
Two Eagle Scouts in attendance led Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Administrator Martin indicated there were no changes to the Consent Agenda.
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Nelson
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a.Commendation for Attainment of Eagle Scout Rank of Alex Henry and Anthony Owens
Mayor Droste introduced the two Eagle Scout attendees saying that the community benefits
from the large number of people that have reached the Eagle Scout designation. It is the
highest advancement rank for boy scouts. Only 7% of boy scouts complete this
achievement which includes completing 21 merit badges. They must plan, develop, and give
leadership to a service project for a religious organization, school, or a community. The
City Council continues its tradition of honoring the accomplishments by commending two
Rosemount students who achieved the eagle rank.
Alex Henry added bird houses to the grounds around Rosemount Elementary School. He
built and installed the houses with the help of friends and family.
Anthony Owens created a butterfly/pollinator garden beside the church – The Well with the
help of fellow scouts, family and friends. He cleared space, drew up plans, and selected
plants.
Mayor Droste presented both Eagle Scouts a commendation from the City Council.
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Anthony Owens recapped his achievement of creating a butterfly/pollinator garden. Alex
Henry recapped his achievement of building and installing bird houses and feeders.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember DeBettignies asked that item 6H be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Freske to approve the consent agenda items except for
item 6H (pulled).
a. Minutes of the June 18, 2018, Regular Council Meeting Proceedings
b. Bill Listings
c. Appointment of Additional Election Judges for the 2018 General Election
d. Outdoor Music - Rosemount American Legion
e. Outdoor Music - Rosemount VFW
f. 2018A G.O. Improvement Bonds - Authorizing Issuance and Setting Bond Sale
g. Approval of Fiber License between the City of Rosemount and Arvig
h. Receive Donation - Authorize Expenditure – Police Equipment Fund – DanO Fund
i. Budget Amendments
j. Environment and Sustainability Task Force Member Appointments
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, and Nelson (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6H Receive Donation – Authorize Expenditure – Police Equipment Fund – DanO Fund
Councilmember DeBettignies wanted to pull this item to recognize the donation to the
DanO Fund. A donation is being made to the Police Department to support mental health
calls, and for the training and emphasize on mental health for the police officers.
Police Chief Scott stated that Mark Olson is one of the founders of the DanO Fund. He is
extremely passionate about mental illness. He lost his brother to suicide and wants to give
back to the community and help educate law enforcement officers with crisis intervention
techniques to help deal with mental illness. Mr. Olson understands that it is expensive
training. It is about $700 to $800 per person. He wanted to help offset the cost to send
each officer of the department to the week-long training. He is also organizing a golf
tournament to raise money for the City of Rosemount and all agencies in Dakota County to
train all officers. It is a new mandate from the state that all officers have crisis intervention
training in the three-year license period. The donation is a great gift for Rosemount officers.
Motion by DeBettignies Second Weisensel
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To approve the donation to the DanO Fund of $2,500 to the Police Equipment Funds and
approve the expenditures of these funds to pay for officers to attend and become certified in
crisis intervention training.
Ayes: Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies, Nelson and Droste (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Request by Lennar Corp. to Vacate a Portion of the Drainage and Utility Easements on
Lots 10 and 11, Block 3, Bella Vista 5th Addition
Senior Planner Klatt reported that Lennar is requesting to vacate a portion of the drainage
and utility easements on two lots in Bella Vista 5th Addition plat. He showed the
development on a map. It is to the west of Akron Avenue and north of the downtown area.
The specific lots were highlighted on a map. The request is to narrow down the easements.
The existing easements were designed to flow to the north into a pond. The development
plan has been reconfigured to reroute the pipe to the east of lot 6 and away from the original
location. The extra wide easement (20-feet) does not need to be maintained by the city. The
proposed vacation would shrink down the easement to a standard five-foot city standard
easement which is a requirement throughout the subdivision. A map of the specific
easements proposed to be vacated was shown. Vacating the easements would be consistent
with city standards for drainage and utility easements in new subdivisions. The
recommendation is for the City Council to adopt the resolution approving the vacation of a
portion of the drainage and utility easements on Lots 10 and 11, Block 3, Bella Vista 5th
Addition.
Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing and no one was present to speak.
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Weisensel
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by DeBettignies Second by Nelson
Motion to approve the vacation of a portion of the drainage and utility easements on Lots
10 and 11, Block 3, Bella Vista 5th Addition.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, and Freske (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
a. Water Efficiency Rebate Program
Public Works Director Erickson reported that Council may be familiar with the program from last
year previously funded by a Met Council grant that was a 75/25 cost split. The City provided 25%
of the cost by rebate. The items were for water upgrading or to install water savings items. It could
have been a clothes washer, upgraded or newer style toilets, or smart irrigation type systems. At the
last Utility Commission meeting, the Commissioners requested that the City Council consider
extending this program again. The program would be funded 100% by rebates from the city, which
would internally be funded by unrealized revenue from the Water Funds. The rebates would be up
to $150 or half the cost of a new irrigation controller. Staff supports the idea. The program would
run until the end of 2019.
Based on the previous program the estimated amount of water saved from January 1, 2016, to
December 31, 2017, was about 1.1 million gallons. The city’s contribution for the reduction in
water usage was about $8,500. Staff is recommending $8,000 for extending the program through the
end of 2019.
Councilmember Nelson commented on new technologies in home appliances and irrigation systems.
He also inquired as to whether or not the City follows up with rebate recipients to verify installation
and results. Mr. Erickson responded that staff does not. Councilmember Nelson said if residents
used the new controllers it would be a benefit, and he conveyed his appreciation to staff and the
commission for bringing the program forward.
Mayor Droste stated that educating and communicating to the public the overall savings annually or
quarterly might be beneficial. Staff should put information about this in our quarterly newsletter.
Motion by Freske Second by Weisensel
Motion to approve a water efficiencies rebate program for smart irrigation controllers
through December 31, 2019, or until $8,000 in rebates have been issued.
Ayes: Nelson, Droste, Weisensel, Freske and DeBettignies (5)
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste and
second by DeBettignies the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Nancy Bauer