HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the November 4 2020 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:00 pm at Rosemount City Hall, Council Chambers, 2874
145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Block, Essler, and
Freske.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Director of Finance May, Community
Development Director Lindquist, Chief of Police Dahlstrom, City Engineer/Public Works Director
Erickson.
Guests included: Luther Wynder, Chief Executive Officer from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
DISCUSSION
2.a. Rosemount Transit Update; Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
Luther Wynder, Chief Executive Officer from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority was present to
provide an overview of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. Mr. Wynder discussed the latest
number in trips, future goals and also discussed COVID-19 impacts.
2.b. Update on 2021 Budget
City Administrator Martin provided a few updates regarding the budget. The biggest impact being
the health insurance premiums are increasing 18% in 2021. The maximum property tax levy remains
unchanged and is not anticipated to be lowered upon final authorization.
Council members directed staff to review other cities health insurance to use as a benchmark for the
benefits and cost for future years..
City Administrator Martin highlighted the City’s tax capacity increased further from preliminary
amounts, rising to 7.76% as compared to 7.15% in September.
The info graphic describing the budget should be ready at the December work session to share with
residents after the budget is adopted.
2.c. CIP Discussion
City Administrator Martin discussed the latest updates regarding the ten-year Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). The CIP is reviewed annually and the approval of the CIP will happen at the same time
as the 2021 budget action item.
Mr. Martin provided an overview of several of the upcoming priority projects. Couple items to note,
the UMore Ballfield Building is budgeted for 2024 due to waiting for water and sewer to be available
there, waiting on authorization from the county to defer payments on several projects, lease
programs are being explored with some equipment for Public Works, Water Treatment Plant is
currently under design and the Public Works/Police Department expansion does not have a date set
as land is still being acquired.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Council suggested coming up with a communication plan to communicate several of these
upcoming projects to residents.
The Five-Year goal plan is on its final year and will be discussed at the upcoming goal session in
December/January.
UPDATES
Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the update on the liquor license amendment
that is on tonight’s city council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste
second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:48 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk