HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210512 MinutesTECHNOLOGY 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 toorder 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 toupdate progress atfuture 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 awebsite 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 beincluded inthe 2022 budget.
6.b Technology Decision Governance
Mr. Menza discussed theneed for atechnology decision governance model which would assist City staff and
council asthey assess new purchases and upgrades ofsoftware and hardware. Members further discussed
rules tobe included inthe governance model that will be established atafuture meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Thoennes Second by Kidwell
Motion to adjourn 7:54 p.m.
Ayes: 4.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
thNextTaskForceMeetingJuly14, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron Menza
GIS Coordinator