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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 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 Weisensel and Freske attending.
Council Members-Elect Essler and Block were present in the audience, slated to be sworn in on
January 15.
Staff present included the following;
o City Administrator Martin o City Clerk Fasbender
o Community Development Director
Lindquist
o Parks & Recreation Director Schultz
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Martin stated there were no changes.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Weisensel, Droste, Freske
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
3.a. Oath of Office Police Officer
Sergeant Mikael Dahlstrom was selected to fill the Commander position starting January 2, 2019.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with item G., I., and J. pulled
a. Minutes of the December 18, 2018, Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Appointment of Acting Mayor
d. Designation of Official Newspaper
e. Naming of Depositories & Financial Institutions
f. Transfer Loan – Flexible Spending Account
g. Great River Greening Cooperative Agreement – Carroll’s Woods and Schwarz
Pond Park Restoration
h. Horseshoe Lake Park – Charge Order #1
i. Accept Donation – Magellan Pipeline Company, LP
j. Accept Donation – Erin H. Ehrlich
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k. Minutes of the October 9, 2018 Special Work Session Proceedings
l. Payment 1 & Final – Well 5 Abandonment, City Project 2017-08
Ayes: Weisensel, Droste, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.g. Great River Greening Cooperative Agreement – Carroll’s Woods and Schwarz Pond
Park Restoration
Councilmember Weisensel pulled this item for informational purposes. Director Schultz highlighted
what residents can expect; such as removal of the invasive species buckthorn, future public open
houses, volunteer opportunities, and educating residents about the restoration. Schultz also
discussed the funding and grants received for this project.
Motion by: Weisensel Second: Freske
Motion to approve entering into a Cooperative Agreement with Great River Greening to
receive $103,000 for restoration work to be done in Carroll’s Woods and Schwarz Pond
Park.
Ayes: Droste, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.i. Accept Donation – Magellan Pipeline Company, LP
Councilmember Freske pulled for recognition purposes only.
Motion by: Freske Second: Weisensel
Motion to receive a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Magellan Pipeline Company,
LP.
Ayes: Freske, Weisensel, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.j. Accept Donation – Erin H. Ehrlich
Councilmember Freske pulled for recognition purposes only.
Motion by: Freske Second: Weisensel
Motion to receive a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Erin H. Ehrlich
Ayes: Weisensel, Droste, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.a. Report on Annual Evaluation of City Administrator
In accordance with the terms of the employment contract with City Administrator Martin, the City
Council conducted a performance evaluation during a closed meeting held on December 18, 2018
after the regular council meeting. As required by State Statute 13D.05 Subd.3, the City Council must
summarize the conclusions of its evaluation.
Mayor Droste, Councilmember Weisensel and Freske thanked Martin for his continued enthusiasm
and energy Martin brings to the job. All are looking forward to 2019.
City Administrator Martin made mention of the reasoning of Councilmember Elect Block and
Essler being in the audience. Per State Statute, newly elected officials are unable to be sworn in until
after the first Monday of January, so they will be sworn in at the January 15 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. 2019 CDBG Declaration
Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the annual Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) allocation for 2019. The final allocation for 2019 has not been finalized yet, but
estimated to be $62,475.
Staff is recommending a portion of the funds to be allocated to installation of ADA improvements in
existing improved parks, such as installing pedestrian ramps where there currently are none and
concrete work to make picnic areas ADA accessible.
Staff is recommending the remainder of the funds to be allocated to the Home Improvement Loan
Program that serves households in Dakota County earning 50%-80% of the area median income
(AMI).
Motion by: Weisensel Second: Freske
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2019 CDBG Application
Ayes: Droste, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events for January and February. The next City Council
regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15th, at 7:00 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 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender, City Clerk