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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 11, 2022
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 11, 2022 at 6:33 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Attendees included Task Force Members: Furhath Arnob, Steve Thoennes, and Mike Cahn.
Staff present included the following;
• GIS Coordinator Aaron Menza
Additional attendees present included the following;
• Garrett Gronowski – Bird Rides, Inc
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Thoennes Second by Cahn
Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2022 Technology Task Force meeting
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
4.a Bird Electric Scooter
The task force heard a presentation from Garret Gronowski of Bird Rides, Inc. regarding their
proposal to introduce Bird electric scooters to Rosemount. Gronowski stated that their proposal
does not require any investment from the City and is completely managed by a regional account
manager and a local fleet manager. He noted that a City Council approved memorandum of
understanding (MOU) would indemnify the City of any liability associated with the scooter program.
He mentioned that a fleet of 25-40 scooters would be placed around the City to kickstart the
program and that each scooter is responsible for $2,000 in sporadic spending by riders, according to
a study.
Task force member Arnob asked where scooters would typically be available and how those
locations are decided. Gronowski said that initial locations can be selected by the City and fleet
manager, but locations can change based on requests from users and by analyzing use patterns.
TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 11, 2022
Task Force member Thoennes asked how long it would take to implement the scooters after the
City Council approves the MOU. Gronowski stated that scooters would likely be placed around the
community 4-6 weeks after the MOU is approved.
GIS Coordinator Menza asked how much City staff time is typically required after the program is
initiated. Gronowski mentioned that City police would likely receive some complaints regarding the
scooters but additional staff time requirements are very minimal.
Task Force member Cahn recommended that staff contact other Cities across the region where Bird
is currently operating in order to learn their perspective on how the program is going. Cahn also
recommended the City reviews its ordinances to ensure scooters would be allowed on city trails.
The Task Force recommended that City staff reaches out for feedback from Cities who currently
have Bird operating in their city. If positive feedback is heard, they recommended that the City
Council approve the MOU with Bird Rides, Inc. The Task Force also recommended that the City
reviews its ordinances to ensure the scooters would be allowed on City trails.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a Project Brainstorming
The task force tabled the Project Brainstorming agenda item until the June 8, 2022 meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIS Coordinator Menza stated that City staff has been researching ordinances from other cities
regarding incentivizing the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in high density
residential and commercial areas. Menza also stated the City Attorney is reviewing an agreement
from Energy Management Solutions to have electric vehicle charging stations installed in parks and
city properties. Menza noted that there should be further updates on these topics at a future
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Thoennes Second by Cahn
Motion to adjourn at 7:36 pm
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Next Task Force Meeting June 8, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron Menza
GIS Coordinator