HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of the July 6 2021 Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
July 6, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, July 6th, at 5:00 pm at Rosemount City Hall, Conference Room, 2874 145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Block, Essler and
Freske.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Community Development Director Kienberger,
Finance Director Malecha, Chief of Police Dahlstrom, Communications Coordinator Stoffel, Public
Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, and Recording Secretary Paque.
DISCUSSION
2.a. Campus Safety Plan
Chief of Police Dahlstrom summarized the Campus Safety Plan and presented to Councilmembers
several strategies that would be utilized to protect the City’s assets, along with various roles of staff
and elected officials in the event of civil unrest.
Mayor Droste requested that staff update the general Emergency Action Plan as a proactive effort
against civil unrest, natural disaster, or other catastrophic event. Staff has been working on the plan
and the plan will be ready for council review and use by end of 2021.
City Administrator Martin and Communications Coordinator Stoffel discussed a recent meeting with
a crisis communication company, Goff Public. Staff has been in contact with the League of
Minnesota Cities to coordinate a broader use of Goff Public across Dakota County.
2.b. 2022 Budget Preliminary Check-in
City Administrator Martin presented a brief overview of the 2022 Budget. Department updates were
highlighted. Staff has been working on the creation of the 2022 budget, however more work needs
to be completed prior to the final council review.
Councilmember Essler requested to see comparable budget data to other surrounding cities.
Further budget discussion will be at the August work session.
UPDATES
3.a. Project Updates
Community Development Director Kienberger updated Council on the City’s liquor license current
ordinance. The ordinance currently states that there can only be one establishment in Rosemount
that doesn’t require a certain percentage of food sales.
Staff will look further into an ordinance amendment and bring back more information at the August
Work Session.
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
July 6, 2021
ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Upon a motion by Droste, second by Weisensel, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49 pm
to the regular City Council meeting.
CALL BACK TO ORDER
Mayor Droste called the meeting back to order at 7:38pm with Councilmember Weisensel, Block,
and Freske. Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Finance Director Malecha,
Community Development Director Kienberger, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, and Public
Works Director/City Engineer Erickson.
3.a. Project Updates (continued)
Councilmember Freske discussed with council and staff the upcoming volunteer opportunities for
the Leprechaun Days Celebration.
Councilmember Weisensel checked in on numerous staff projects to get updates on completion
such as dog park location, wastewater funding, etc.
Mayor Droste discussed with Councilmembers comments received recently on the City’s trash
hauler open-source network servicing the City. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz explained that
haulers enter into a contract with the City that would lock in the price for a period of time. One
trash hauler would be safer for the community and lessen wear and tear on the city roads, however it
does lead to negative feedback from residents who appreciate the flexibility of an open-source
network.
3.b. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin briefly updated council on various upcoming development projects.
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 8:25 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessie Paque
Deputy City Clerk