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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 7, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 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, Block, Freske and
Essler attending.
Staff present included the following;
- City Administrator Martin
- Director of Public Works/City Engineer Erickson
- Community Development Director Lundquist
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Casan
14163 Autumnwood Way
Mr. Casan expressed his concerns regarding the recent utility billing changes. Mr. Casan stated the
updates did not consider residents who live in a multi-family unit as those residents will receive an
increase in their utility bill.
City Administrator Martin explained the utility billing updates and provided an overview of why the
updates have been made.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with items d. & j. removed.
a. Bills Listing
b. Minutes of the December 17 2019 Regular Meeting Proceedings
c. 2020 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
d. Amendment to the 2020 Schedule of Rates and Fees
e. Appointment of Acting Mayor
f. Designation of Official Newspaper
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g. Naming of Depositories & Financial Institutions
h. Transfer/Loan – Flexible Spending Account
i. Paid Parental Leave Policy
j. Approval of CDBG Resolution FY2020
k. Prestwick Place 15th Addition, City Project 2018-14: Accept Public Improvements
l. Prestwick Place 16th Addition, City Project 2018-16: Accept Public Improvements
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.d. Amendment to the 2020 Schedule of Rates and Fees
Mayor Droste pulled Amendment to the 2020 Schedule of Rates and Fees to further discuss the
process of the rate and fees specifically that this approval is completed annually. Director of Public
Works Erickson further elaborated the fees regarding sewer and water.
Motion by Droste Second by Essler
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution 2019-98 Approving Amendments
Setting the 2020 Schedule of Rates and Fees.
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.j. Approval of CDBG Resolution FY2020
Council member Block pulled approval of CDBG Resolution FY2020 for informational purposes.
Director of Community Development Lindquist elaborated further as to what this program entails
and explained how residents can check out the Dakota County website for further information
regarding the program as the program has a direct impact into our community. Ms. Lindquist noted
this opportunity is a good way for residents to finance necessary improvements.
Motion by Block Second by Essler
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2020 CDBG Application.
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Continued Public Hearing and Approval of Hunting Ordinance Amendment with Map
Community Development Director Lindquist provided an overview of the continuance of the
public hearing that began in December. After staff had the opportunity to review the hunting
ordinance amendments and discovered that sometime between June 2017 and November 2018, the
hunting map was modified in this area, apparently in error.
The map has since been corrected to include the restricted bow and restricted shotgun areas
generally consistent with the 2017 amendment.
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Mayor Droste opened the floor for the continuation of the public hearing and there were no
comments made during this time from the public.
Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel
Motion to close public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Block Second by Freske
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.a. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin highlighted staff is eager to start out the new year.
10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings for the remainder of January.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 starting at 7:00 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 second by Essler the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. back to the city
council work session in the conference room in city hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender,
City Clerk