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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875
145th Street West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. with Councilmembers Freske and
Weisensel and Councilmember Elect Block and Essler attending. Staff present included the
following:
• City Administrator Martin
• Chief of Police Scott
• Community Development Director
Lindquist
DISCUSSION
2.a. New Rosemount Police Badge
Chief Scott showcased the final design of a potential new police badge. In May 2018, a committee
was tasked to research a new badge that includes historical meaning regarding the City of
Rosemount. Scott briefed council on the meaning behind the committees’ final design.
After conversations took place between the committee and American Legion Post #65, American
Legion Post #65 is intending to fully fund the purchase of two badges for each Rosemount officer.
Mayor Droste, Councilmember Freske and Councilmember Elect Block and Essler all agreed they
liked the final design. Councilmember Weisensel suggested including a symbol which would
showcase the future of Rosemount.
Chief Scott indicated the American Legion Donation will be on a future council agenda for final
approval.
2.b. Discuss Canada Circle Project
Director Lindquist updated council on the latest status of the Canada Circle Project; contamination
cleanup and the MN Pollution Control Agency requirements, the final purchase agreement status,
and updated Councilmember Elect Block and Essler on the history and cost to the city for this
project. The purchaser has requested some forgiveness of fees in lieu of the timing for construction
moving back the project and increasing costs. Staff reviewed a proposal which is believed to be
agreeable to Bry.
Staff will continue to work with Bry to finalize the agreement as Bry would ideally like to start
construction this upcoming spring.
Additional Items Discussed
Senior Living Addition
Director Lindquist briefed council on the proposal brought forth to staff regarding the potential sale
of the property south of the Steeple Center. The proposal would potentially allow for additional
independent senior housing and additional parking.
2018 Housing Production Data
Director Lindquist updated council on Rosemount’s placement of residential growth in comparison
to other MN cities for 2018. Councilmember Elect Essler asked if there is similar information
regarding retail. It was discussed that there are numerous factors that go into location decisions for
construction of residential and retail development.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2019
STAFF & COUNCIL UPDATES
City Administrator Martin provided updates noting there was no new feedback from Newland
Communities after the Planning Commission meeting, next steps regarding the Recreation Center
Facility Study and the future open house.
Council agreed that Friday, January 25th from 4-8 p.m. will work to hold a special work session to
discuss 2018 in review, as a precursor to a forthcoming goal setting session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, with a motion from Droste,
second by Weisensel. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47PM
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk