HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. May 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Technology Task Force of the City of
Rosemount was called to order on May 12, 2021 at 6:36 p.m., virtually via Zoom.
Attendees included Task Force Members: Furhath Arnob, Steve Thoennes, Robert Kidwell, and
Samuel Mwangi.
Members not attending: Joe Duffy, Tony Hall, Mohammad Khan
Staff present included the following;
GIS Coordinator Aaron Menza
City Administrator Logan Martin
Communications Coordinator Lee Stoffel
City Council present included the following;
Councilmember Heidi Freske
Councilmember Jeff Weisensel
Guest Present included Megan Underwood of Civicplus.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Thoennes Second by Kidwell
Motion to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2021 Technology Task Force meeting
Ayes: 4.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Thoennes was elected chairperson.
OLD BUSINESS
5.a Project Sub-Committee Updates
Taskforce members gave updates on current projects that each are working on; smart irrigation
systems focused on City owned properties, i.e. rain bird, electric car stations possible locations, i.e.
Dakota County Technical College installed with a universal connection (approximately $4,000).
Members will continue to update progress at future meetings.
TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2021
NEW BUSINESS
6.a Website Redesign
Lee Stoffel, Communication Coordinator, introduced Megan Underwood of Civicplus our current
website provider. Ms. Stoffel updated members of our current website capabilities and what the
goals are for the future website update. Ms. Underwood discussed in further detail the current
features available to us and other features that could be included in a website update.
Ms. Stoffel suggested members browse other websites and compile thoughts as to what features
would be beneficial to our residents. A website design update will be included in the 2022 budget.
6.b Technology Decision Governance
Mr. Menza discussed the need for a technology decision governance model which would assist City staff and
council as they assess new purchases and upgrades of software and hardware. Members further discussed
rules to be included in the governance model that will be established at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Thoennes Second by Kidwell
Motion to adjourn 7:54 p.m.
Ayes: 4.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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Next Task Force Meeting July 14, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron Menza
GIS Coordinator