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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 6, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, March 2, at 5:00 pm at Rosemount City Hall, Council Chambers, 2874 145th Street West
and virtually via Zoom.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Block, Essler and
Freske.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Community Development Director Lindquist,
Chief of Police Dahlstrom, City Engineer/Public Works Director Erickson and Parks & Recreation
Director Schultz.
Dakota County guests present included;
• Mark Krebsbach, Dakota County Engineer
• Erin Laberee, Dakota County Assistant Engineer
• Doug Abere, Senior Project Manager
• County Commissioner Mary Roland
• County Commissioner Joe Atkins
DISCUSSION
2.a. Dakota County Engineering Annual Report
Dakota County representatives presented an annual report to Rosemount City Council regarding the
latest status on several Rosemount projects including Highway 3/County Road 42 area, signal light
project at Akron Avenue/County Road 42 and the County Road 42 vision.
Mr. Krebsbach discussed the latest updates of Highway 3 and County Road 42 intersection
including; more emphasis to be place on the bicycle transportation plan, prediction of significant
reduction in volume county on county highways thru 2040, the county is continuing to prioritize
Akron Avenue northbound with Inver Grove Heights.
Ms. Laberee presented the latest update for the signal project at Akron Avenue and County Road 42
including; a signal light will be installed along with median improvements on County Road 42,
construction to be completed late summer/early fall, a tunnel under 42 from Dakota County
Technical College is on the county’s radar and will be part of the County Road 42 Greenway Study.
Ms. Laberee also noted a future study will be completed to expand the lanes on County Road 46
between Highway 3 and Highway 52. If a lane expansion is to move forward on County Road 46,
there would be a potential cost share agreement with the City of Rosemount.
Mr. Abere presented a powerpoint showcasing the 2040 vision for County Road 42. Councilmember
Freske made a mention that with the growing future developments in the northeast portion of
Rosemount that a traffic plan needs to be put into place for this area. Councilmember Weisensel
suggested a 3D rendering of the 2040 vision would be beneficial for our residents to see what is
realistic and what may not be possible for County Road 42.
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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
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Mr. Abere also discussed County Road 42 at Biscayne Avenue and the studies to take place to
review the current “S” curve on County Road 42. The plan would be to realign County Road 42 to
ultimately have it less elevated. Staff has concerns with the proposal as the realignment could have a
major impact on future development.
UPDATES
3.a. Community Development Project Updates
City Engineer Erickson stated staff is working on renewing our MS4 permit with the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. Once updated, the permit will be active for 5 years. Jane Byron,
Stormwater Specialist, is currently working on the updates and doesn’t see any significant changes
currently. There will be a period for public comment as part of the process.
Parks & Recreation Director Schultz provided the following updates; goats will be placed in Carroll’s
Woods, Flint Hills Complex playground to be installed starting May 3rd and discussed the success of
the Spring Egg Hunt.
Councilmember Block mentioned a smoothie shop will be opening in the downtown area.
Councilmember Essler made mention of the Girls & Boys High School Basketball teams’ successful
season and making it to the state tournament. City Administrator Martin mentioned staff’s ideas to
create a submittal form on our website for residents to submit a request for a shout out on social
media.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Weisensel the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk