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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 31, 202 2
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 5:01 pm at Rosemount City Hall, Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Essler and Freske.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Public Works Director Egger, City Engineer
Erickson, Community Development Director Kienberger, Chief of Police Dahlstrom, GIS
Coordinator Menza, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz.
Guests present included; Senior Project Manager Doug Abere, Erin Laberee Assistant Dakota
County Engineer, Dakota County Commissioner Atkins. Technology Taskforce members.
DISCUSSION
2.a. CSAH 42 Visioning Study Update
City Engineer Erickson introduced Dakota County staff and an overview of the completion of
CSAH 42 Visioning Study. Dakota County presented a presentation highlighting the status of the
study and the upcoming actions that will be requested from each of the cities.
Three areas have been identified as additional study areas based on the relatively limited corridor
study scope and relative complexity of these areas. Those areas are:
• S. Robert Trail and CSAH 42 intersection and related improvements
• Full access locations and traffic control for the corridor between Biscayne and Auburn
• Future U.S. Highway 52 improvements
Additional conversations took place regarding the Greenway Trail and noted the discussions with
developers and the college that may be impacted with the possible site locations, i.e. Connemara
Trail, UMore Ballfields, Amber Fields. The Greenway is a priority for the county and discussions
will continue to take place with staff during the process especially during the current development
taking place on the east side of Rosemount.
Dakota County will request council approve a resolution of support for the study likely in March. In
the meantime, the county will present this study to the other cities.
2.b. Technology Taskforce Update
Aaron Menza, GIS Coordinator, introduced the group and the plan to update council on progress
made and future goals for the taskforce. Taskforce Members further elaborated electric vehicle
policy ideas that group has had.
Staff will continue to work with legislative partners to find funding and grant opportunities to
implement an electric vehicle policy.
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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
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Councilmembers questioned if there are lessons to be learned from other cities who have
implemented such a policy or is there a model already create that works. Councilmember Freske
suggested identifying 2-3 different options for spots in Rosemount and determine the cost, how
would it would work, etc.
ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Upon a motion by Droste the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to the regular
council meeting.
UPDATES
3.a. Project Updates
City Administrator Martin discussed the following project updates;
CALL BACK TO ORDER
Mayor Droste called the meeting back to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Block, Essler and
Freske at 7:56 p.m.
3.b. Staff Reports
Staff discussed an opportunity to limit future licensing of tobacco / vape establishments and
conveyed the logic behind the action. Police Chief Dahlstrom discussed how sometimes these types
of licensees can engage in activity that leads to illegal activity, and shared instances in Rosemount
where this has occurred. Staff also discussed an interest in protecting our limited future retail
options and ensuring that the highest and best uses can have an opportunity to locate in Rosemount.
The City Council directed staff to investigate this opportunity further and come back at a future
meeting to discuss options.
i. Upcoming Council Events
Mayor Droste updated councilmembers and staff on upcoming local and surrounding events.
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 8:48 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk