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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
June 16, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 16, 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
• Stormwater Specialist Jane Byron
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
3.a Public Meeting to Receive Comment on Rosemount Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP)
Stormwater Specialist Jane Byron presented the requirement of the NPDES MS4 Permit issued to
the City of Rosemount by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This is required
annually to provide an opportunity for the public to give input on the City’s Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The public can provide comments through June 26, 2020 via mail or email. The plan is available on
the city website.
Mayor Droste opened the floor for public comment at 7:11 p.m. No public comment was received.
Motion by Block Second by Essler
Motion to receive comments on the City of Rosemount’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) through Friday, June 26.
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with items 6.G & 6.I removed.
a. Bills Listing
b. Minutes of the May 28, 2020 Special Meeting Proceedings
c. Minutes of the June 2 2020 Work Session Proceedings
d. Minutes of the June 2 2020 Regular Meeting Proceedings
e. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account – Parks & Recreation Dept.
f. Approval of an Indefeasible Right to Use Agreement with the Dakota Broadband Board
g. Designation of Polling Places for 2020 Elections
h. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 11-12-2: Board of Appeals and
Adjustments Procedures updating the findings that must be made to grant a variance
i. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 11-2-15: Single Family Detached
Dwelling Requirements to update the maximum area of attached garages
j. 124th Court West and 121st Street West Improvements, City Project 2018-05, Declare
Costs and Set Assessment Hearing
k. Joint Powers Agreement with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers
Organization for the Homeowners’ Association Irrigation Audit Program
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.g. Designation of Polling Places for 2020 Elections
Councilmember Block pulled this item for additional detail regarding the upcoming election. City
Clerk Fasbender stated Precinct 6, formerly located at The Well, will now be re-located to the
Steeple Center along with Precinct 4. Ms. Fasbender also informed those who have received an
absentee application via mail can fill the application out and return the application to City Hall.
Voters can expect absentee ballots to be mailed on June 26.
Motion by Block Second by Essler
Motion to approve the attached resolution designating the polling places for the 2020
primary and general elections.
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6.i. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 11-2-15: Single Family Detached
Dwelling Requirements to update the maximum area of attached garages
Mayor Droste pulled this item for further discussion. Community Development Director Lindquist
provided an overview of the updated requirements. Staff has reviewed the ordinances of other
communities as they relate to the maximum area of attached garages. Based upon staff’s findings,
staff is recommending an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow the footprint of attached
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garages to be no more than 50% of the gross floor area of the house (living area and garage
combined), up 1,500 square feet. This update would take care of the general requests received.
Motion by Freske Second by Block
Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance
B, Relating to the Maximum Area of Attached Garages,11-2-15.
Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.a. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin highlighted; City Hall is now open to the public from 8 to 4:30 p.m. daily,
City of Rosemount now has an Instagram account and staff continue to watch the Special Session as
a portion of the funding will be distributed to cities due to COVID-19.
10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings. Mayor Droste also noted, to
support Rosemount and shop local as many businesses are beginning to reopen!
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 Weisensel the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk