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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, October 15, 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 Freske, Essler, Weisensel and
Block attending.
Staff present included the following;
- City Administrator Martin - Assistant City Engineer Smith
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
3.A. POLICE OFFICER OATH OF OFFICE – MURPHY
Mayor Droste officially swore in Officer Casey Murphy.
3.B. POLICE OFFICER OATH OF OFFICE – KAISER
Mayor Droste officially swore in Officer Dan Kaiser.
3.C. SPECIAL EVENT UPDATE – HAUNTED WOODS TRAIL
Director Schultz introduced the committee chair and co-chair who acknowledge the 2019
Halloween Trail will take place at Central Park on Saturday, October 26th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The event is free and the committee will be collecting nonperishable foods and are accepting free
will donations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
a. Bills Listing
b. Minutes of the October 1, 2019 Work Session Proceedings
c. Minutes of the October 1, 2019 Regular Meeting Proceedings
d. Community Center Armory Maintenance Agreement
e. Family Resource Center Project - Change Order #2
f. Horseshoe Lake Park Project - Change Orders #1 and #2
g. Approval of Fair Housing Policy
h. Autumn Path Improvement Project, City Project 2019-07: Accept Quotes and Authorize
a Contract for Engineering Services and Order Feasibility Report Update
i. Budget Amendments
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Biscayne Avenue Improvement Project, City Project 2020-01: Order Improvement and
Preparation of Plans
Assistant City Engineer Smith highlighted the upcoming project and presented a PowerPoint
overviewing the project. Ms. Smith discussed the proposed work to be done, the cost, and timeline
of the project.
The design engineer from Bolton & Menk was present and answered concerns relating to the
flooding that has taken place in the area in the past and how this project should improve those
issues.
Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Sandra Rahn of 15247 Biscayne Avenue West
Ms. Rahn questioned whether she would have access in and out of her driveway anytime she wants
to with her horse trailer? Ms. Smith responded informing her that staff will be in contact about the
access closer to the project, but there will be some sort of access on and off owner’s property during
the construction.
Ms. Rahn also mentioned the concern about trucks not following the “No Truck” signs on Biscayne
Avenue and trucks continue to utilize Biscayne Avenue and speed. Staff informed residents that staff
will be passing this concern over to the police department to monitor.
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Gary Pahl, Owner of Limited Partnership
Mr. Pahl expressed his concerns that back in early 2000’s, Biscayne Avenue funded at that time and
how his property was zoned in the CIP for high density housing. Mr. Pahl questioned how much the
U of M would be paying for the assessments as the U of M heavily utilizes Biscayne Avenue with
their trucks. Mr. Martin confirmed the U of M will be paying an assessment and Ms. Smith added a
public hearing will be held at a future council meeting discussing the proposed assessments.
Mr. Pahl also suggested having the pedestrian trail should be placed on the east side versus the west
side as the west side will be where majority of people will reside.
Dave Wachter
15247 Biscayne Ave
Mr. Wachter expressed concern regarding the number of hills and high points on the road and
suggested those areas be flattened. Mr. Wachter also questions whether a holding pond is still being
considered on his property.
Ms. Smith confirmed staff is still considering a holding pond on his property and should council
approve; staff will start the steps of the right of way process.
Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel
Motion to close public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Improvement and the Preparation of
Plans and Specifications for Biscayne Avenue Improvement Project, City Project
2020-01.
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council member Weisensel is requesting the police department monitor Biscayne Avenue to see
how active the roadway is especially with the truck traffic. Staff will follow up at a future meeting
with their findings.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.a. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin highlighted Connemara Trail between Diamond Path and Shannon
Parkway updates, repainting of the water tower on Chippendale Avenue and the process going
forward regarding utility bills and the discontinuation of second meters.
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10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings for October. The next City
Council meeting and work session will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and
upon a motion by Droste and second by Freske the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. to
the special work session in the conference room.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk