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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
June 4, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, June 4, 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 5:00 p.m. with Council Members Block, Freske,
and Essler. Council member Weisensel was absent.
• City Administrator Logan
Martin
• Community Development Director Kim
Lindquist
• Director of Parks & Rec Dan Schultz
• Finance Director Jeff May
Guests included; David and Robin Schmitz
UPDATES
Mayor Droste moved the item “Brewery Update” before “Indoor Recreation Facilities Discussion”
due to having guests for that item in attendance.
3.a. Brewery Update
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on the brewery. The proposed
brewery would be located at 12296 Bacardi Avenue, Rosemount. The property is slightly less than 20
acres. The property is currently zoned for agriculture use. On agricultural land, a brewery with a tap
room would require a conditional use permit (CUP). The CUP would cover the entire property. A
public hearing would be required with a CUP.
There would be a number of conditions that the applicant must meet. One of the conditions is
paving the access drive. The original plan was to use the pre-existing pull barn on the property. This
option posed an issue due to the heavily wooded access route. The new proposed location of a
building would be in the northwest corner of the property. The ordinance currently does not allow
accessory structures on the site due to the pre-existing pull barn. City staff is requesting that the
applicant expand the driveway and parking lot, along with installing an additional well and expanding
the septic system for the commercial use.
Director Lindquist requested council members’ input as to what their level of support would be for
the business on this site or an alternate site.
Mayor Droste asked the applicant, David Schmitz, what the approximate occupancy would be for
the tap room. Schmitz stated that they are seeking direction from staff and council. Schmitz
explained that they would like to make it a viable business, but acknowledged that if they had to start
out small they would. The original proposed occupancy was 60 to 80 people. After discussions with
staff, they would scale it down to approximately 20 people as the business gets started.
Council member Freske requested that Director Lindquist explain the restrictions on the agriculture
land use and accessory buildings. Lindquist explained the ordinance allows for one accessory
building that is 1,200 square feet. The pre-existing pole barn on the property is 3,000 square feet.
The square footage capacity is already maxed out.
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Mayor Droste questioned if the parking lot must be paved. Lindquist stated that since this would be
a commercial business the City typically requires all other commercial users to have paved parking
lots.
Mayor Droste questioned when Bacardi Avenue will be paved. Staff and council do not believe that
the paving is planned for the foreseeable future.
Council member Block asked the applicant if they had spoken with their neighbors. Schmitz stated
that they have talked to the majority of the property owners nearby and the neighbors appear to be
in favor. There is one neighbor that is directly across the street that they haven’t talked to yet.
Council member Block asked the applicant what interested them in opening the brewery. Schmitz
explained that their family enjoys going to breweries together and both of their sons have taken
courses at DCTC related to brewing. They originally purchased the property in 2004 in hopes of
opening up a wedding venue. The Schmitz didn’t make progress with the wedding venue, so they
decided to pursue a brewery.
Mayor Droste asked Lindquist if the CUP could require the applicant to pave the parking lot once
Bacardi Avenue is fully paved. Lindquist confirmed that the CUP could include the language.
Council expressed an openness to allowing the driveway and parking lot to remain gravel at this
time, with consideration given to paving the areas when Bacardi is paved.
Overall, the Council indicated support of this land use and encouraged the property owners to
continue working with staff on their pursuit of this potential project.
DISCUSSION
2.a. Indoor Recreation Facilities Discussion
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz provided a brief summary of the open house that was
recently held. Staff has been receiving positive feedback from the public regarding the proposed
facility. Schultz asked council members if they were comfortable with moving forward with the
current proposed layout.
Council member Block inquired about an ice rink and turf facility options. Schultz discussed the
current ice rink needs and other options within and near Rosemount. Council and staff agreed that
the facility will be a community center, not an athletic center.
Council member Freske explained that the Irish Sports Dome is under lease or ownership until a
certain date. Schultz believed that the contract is until 2028 and addressed a portion of the turf need
of the community is met by the Irish Sports Dome.
Council member Essler expressed support of the current layout with the additional area for future
expansion. Schultz explained that he has been in contact with the Andy Proshek, President of
Rosemount Area Hockey Association (RAHA). Proshek indicated that the RAHA Board is
comfortable with the current layout and the allocation of future ice, acknowledging that their ice
needs are currently met via numerous arrangements. When the City of Rosemount is six or seven
years into the agreement with Inver Grove Heights, staff will consider reviewing the ice needs at that
time. Council members and staff agreed to educate RAHA participants and residents that facilities
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will be reevaluated in the future.
Council member Essler requested that staff include cost estimates for expansions, such as an
additional gym, pool, or ice rink. Administrator Martin answered, to double the gym space it would
be an additional $2.3 million. For an 8-lane pool it would be an additional $1.1 million. To add the
ice complex it would be $9 to $10.5 million extra.
Schultz asked council members and the mayor if they think the membership rates should be at
market rate, such at the YMCA, Lifetime Fitness, etc. Essler stated that memberships should be at
market rate but, should correlate with the amenities available. There should also be a benefit for
Rosemount residents to get a discounted rate.
Schultz asked the council if the facility should be operated by the City or if staff should be reviewing
other entities to operate the facility. Schultz described a scenario where there would be split
operating responsibilities between another entity and the City. If the City were to staff the entire
facility, the City would need to hire at least seven full-time employees and up to 50 part-time
employees. Council members expressed support of another entity running part of the facility.
Council’s main concern was ensuring Rosemount residents would be able to use the facility without
having to commit to an annual membership (such as a day pass model).
Schultz asked the council about the funding of the project; whether they would prefer that the City
hold a referendum or tax abatement bond financing, funded by the use of landfill fees. The council
expressed support for tax abatement bond financing in conjunction with landfill fees. Staff and
council members reviewed the annual revenue generated by the land fill fees.
Council member Freske had previously received comments from the public in regards to the City’s
priorities about building a new community center versus new Public Works and Police facilities.
Council members Essler and Block asked when the study for new Public Works and Police facilities
will continue. Administrator Martin advised that the Wold Study could be revisited in fall 2019 once
council makes a decision on the indoor recreation facility.
STAFF UPDATES
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned with a
motion from Droste, second by Block. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Barikmo
Recording Secretary