HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.d. Minutes of the June 2 2020 Regular Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
June 2, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in Rosemount Council Chambers 2875 145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council member Block, Essler, Weisensel, and
Freske attending. Staff present included the following;
• City Administrator Martin
• City Clerk Fasbender
• Community Development Director Lindquist
• Director of Public Works Erickson (via Zoom)
• Director of Parks & Recreation Schultz (via Zoom)
• Chief of Police Dahlstrom
• Senior Planner Klatt
• Director of Finance May
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Weisensel
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Droste took a moment to recognize the current events surrounding the George Floyd death
that are taking place. Chief Dahlstrom made a statement regarding the events.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
3.a Recognition – Rosemount Class of 2020
City Administrator Martin took a moment to recognize the class of 2020 and noted to keep an eye
on social media for a video including the council members sharing a special message to the class of
2020. Mayor Droste proclaimed June 5, 2020 as a Time of Appreciation for the Dedication of the
Rosemount High School Class of 2020 who have worked hard and risen to the challenges before
them.
3. b. Presentation and Acceptance of 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Director of Finance May introduced Aaron Nielsen of Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, & Co.,
P.A. (MMKR) whom presented a PowerPoint of the City of Rosemount’s Audited 2019
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Motion by Block Second by Weisensel
Motion to adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda item 6.c. removed
a. Bills Listing
b. Minutes of the May 19 2020 Regular Meeting Proceedings
c. Amendment to a Community Solar Garden Subscription
d. Request by Builder Jones for Final Plat Approval of Doolin Heights
e. 2020 3.2% Liquor License Renewals
f. 2019 Street Improvement Project – Phase 2, City Project 2019-01, Declare Costs and Set
Assessment Hearing
g. Deepwoods Court Improvement Project, City Project 2020-03, Declare Costs to be
Assessed and Set Assessment Hearing
h. Autumn Path Extension Project, City Project 2019-07 Declare Costs and Call Assessment
Hearing
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.c. Amendment to a Community Solar Garden Subscription
Councilmember Block pulled this item for further information. Community Development Director
Lindquist further elaborated on the savings the City derives from the subscription. The overall
projected savings are over 2 million over 25 years.
Motion by: Block Second: Freske
Motion to approve the Subscription Agreement Amendment.
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a. Request by The Morrison Partners, LLC.
Community development director discussed the request that the existing easements be vacated in
order to facilitate the redevelopment of the site as the sanitary sewer and utility easements within the
redevelopment area of The Morrison will no longer align with the needed infrastructure following
redevelopment.
Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
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No public comment was made.
Motion by Droste Second by Weisensel
Motion to close the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Motion by Freske Second by Essler
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the vacation of utility and sanitary sewer easements
over portions of the redevelopment site of The Morrison
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
7.b. Biscayne Avenue Improvement Project, City Project 2020-01, Assessment Hearing and
Adopt Assessment Roll
Assistant City Engineer Smith discussed the City Project 2020-01 which is currently under
construction and will convert Biscayne Avenue from the existing rural gravel section to a paved
section. Ms. Smith noted the costs and funding of the project and the City funding will include a
combination of MN State-Aid funds, utility core funds, development fees and special assessments of
benefitting properties
The construction is to be completed this Fall with the last lift of layer to be completed next year.
Mayor Droste opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m
No public comment was made.
Motion by Droste Second by Essler
Motion to close the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Motion by Essler Second by Freske
Motion to adopt a Resolution Adopting the Assessment Roll for Biscayne Ave
Improvement Project, CP 2020-01.
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
9.a. 20-14-SP, 20-23-CUP Request by David Schmitz for a Conditional Use Permit and
Simple Plat to establish a microbrewery and taproom in an AG-Agricultural zoning district.
Senior Planner Klatt provided an overview of the request from David Schmitz to facilitate the
construction of a microbrewery with taproom on property Schmitz owns at 12296 Bacardi Avenue
in Rosemount. The application includes the following specific requests: a simple plat to divide the
existing 19.83-acre parcel into two separate lots so that the microbrewery will be located on a
separate parcel and a conditional use permit (CUP) to establish a microbrewery in an AG –
Agriculture zoning district. The facility will be limited to the overall amount of beer that can be
brewed over the course of a year and is the smallest of the brewery categories defined by the code.
Mr. Klatt stated Bacardi Avenue does not follow the adjacent section line like other roads in the
City, and there is a gap between the edge of prescriptive road right-of-way and properties to the east.
This gap is currently owned by the property owner on the west side of the road, the owner has
signed off on the application to permit the review process to proceed and the applicant has indicated
that he has a signed purchase agreement for the gap property.
Mr. Klatt addressed several of the issues that have been brought to staff and planning
commissioner’s attention; property value – no dramatic decrease in comparable data, traffic impacts
– counts should fall within 50-100 week day trips and 200-500 in weekend trips, traffic study to be
completed once conditions allow and MN Department of Natural Resources manages and reviews
permits for large water users in the community.
Mr. Klatt also shared public comment received in favor of the request; i.e. good for economic
growth and a unique setting.
Councilmembers suggested the hours of operation for the patio match the indoor hours on
Saturdays and Sundays.
Councilmember Block noted anything to diminish any noise would be helpful, i.e. trees and also
noted the speed limit on Bacardi Avenue should be less than 50 mph.
Councilmember Essler questioned the status of the land to the north of which is owned by the City
of Rosemount. Parks & Recreation Director Schultz stated the Wildlife Preserve is a 16-acre parcel
that was donated to the city in 2006 by Ms Aina Wiklund.
The applicant, David Schmitz, was present and gave an overview of his plans for the microbrewery
and noted the timelines for construction has been moved to spring of next year given COIVD-19
and ideally open for business Fall 2021. Mr. Schmitz noted he was willing to accommodate to the
city’s request and stated his ultimate goal is to have this microbrewery become a hub for people to
gather with friends and family and enjoy the scenery. Mr. Schmitz intends to brew beer
approximately once a week.
At 9:00 p.m. Mayor Droste allowed for questions and comments from public for 20 minutes.
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Dale Cody
2275 126th Street
Mr. Cody stated he is against the request for a brewery at this location. Mr. Cody is concerned about
traffic and noise.
Fred Ruppe
12050 Bacardi Avenue
Mr. Ruppe stated he is against the request for a brewery at this location. Mr. Ruppe’s main concerns
are the traffic issues the microbrewery may cause and the amount of dust the traffic will create. Mr.
Ruppe urged for a traffic and noise test to be completed.
Lori Lucke
2145 126th Street West.
Ms. Lucke expressed concern regarding maintaining the gravel road and the expense of maintaining
the road. The road way safety and noise are also a concern of hers.
Mayor Droste confirmed at this time there is no plan to pave this road as the road is rural.
Lori Geller
12575 Biscayne Avenue
Ms. Geller stated not all neighbors are against the microbrewery request. Ms. Geller stated she walks
this area frequently and stated there are not many walkers as stated earlier even with the current
events of most residents being home during COVID-19. Ms. Geller is in fully support of this
request.
Tim Beaudette
13454 Coachford Way
Mr. Beaudette expressed his support of the microbrewery and would love for a place to gather
within Rosemount.
Councilmembers took a moment to express their views on the project; Councilmember Essler stated
he is in favor of the project and that this request is unique and special for the residents of
Rosemount. Councilmember Block understands the neighbor’s concerns, but also noted a Winery in
Red Wing had similar concerns at the beginning of the process and now the winery is functioning
well in the neighborhood. Councilmember Freske thanked the Community Development staff for
the work staff completed to get here tonight and how lucky Rosemount is to have a Rosemount
resident invest in the community. Mayor Droste also noted it says a lot when the request is from a
Rosemount resident, it shows the applicant is committed to the community.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Simple Plat for North 20 Brewery Addition
subject to the conditions.
Ayes: Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
microbrewery and ancillary taproom on Lot 1, Block 1 of the North 20 Brewery Addition
subject to conditions including revision condition regarding Friday and Saturday patio hours
to 10 p.m. to match the hours of operation
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.a. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin highlighted; thanked police department for all of their efforts during this
time and urged folks to tune back to the beginning of the council meeting to hear Chief Dahlstrom’s
remarks on the latest events, and the Parks & Recreation Department is tracking the regulations on
opening the splash pad.
10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and
upon a motion by Droste and a second by Essler the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk