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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200528 Special Meeting ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 28, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Thursday, May 28, at 5:00 pm via Zoom. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Block, Essler and Freske. Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Community Development Director Lindquist, Economic Coordinator Van Oss and City Attorney Tietjen. APPROVAL OF AGENDA City Administrator Martin noted an additional item will be added after the New Business item regarding the current events. NEW BUSINESS 3.a. Resolution Authorizing the Granting of Regulatory Flexibility to Local Businesses Community Development Director Lindquist provided an update on Governor Walz’s latest order allowing restaurants to open to outdoor patrons beginning June 1, 2020. In order to provide flexibility to local restaurants operating under the Governors orders to address COVID 19, staff recommends approving a resolution that allows staff to review the business’s request and administratively approve the outdoor patio expansion until October 31st. To date, staff has received 5 plans from restaurants requesting outdoor patio space beginning June 1. The approved expansion areas would be permitted until November 30, 2020. Councilmembers all approved of the resolution but requested to include details about allowing businesses to appeal to the city council should their plan not be approved. Motion by Block Second by Freske Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Granting of Regulatory Flexibility to Local Businesses with the addition of opportunity to appeal to city council. Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. UPDATES City Administrator Martin updated council regarding the George Floyd current events. Mr. Martin informed council of the Rosemount Police Department’s involvement with the case. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 28, 2020 ADJOURNMENT There being no other items before the Council, Mayor Droste made a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously approved at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk