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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Rosemount City Hall, Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmember Weisensel, Block and Freske.
Councilmember Essler was absent.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Public Works Director Egger, Finance Director
Malecha, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, Chief of Police Dahlstrom and Community
Development Director Kienberger.
Guests present Mark Enochs, member of Rosemount Community Band
DISCUSSION
2.a. Preliminary 2023 Budget Review
City Administrator Martin provided an overview of the latest updates made to the 2023 draft budget
based on discussion that took place at the July work session. Mr. Martin presented the notable
changes in each departmental budget.
Councilmembers questioned whether providing surveys are a possibility for certain city services to
measure customer service satisfaction.
Chief of Police Dahlstrom further elaborated on the need for additional officers in order to meet the
recommended number of officers needed on average based on population. Based on staff’s
projection of growth, the police department would need to add one police officer per year in order
to be at average.
Councilmember Weisensel questioned if there were technology solutions available to assist with
officers’ time; i.e. write reports in car, live cameras, rebate for residents to install a ring camera to
assist officers, etc.
Rather than coming back to council each year to request additional staffing, staff will develop a plan
that based on population size a certain number of staff members are required.
Currently, the only item not clear within the budget is health insurance. Staff trusts that the City will
receive a good response from Gallagher in the coming months. Councilmembers agreed they are
comfortable with the current 2023 budget to set the “ceiling” at the September regular meeting.
2.b. Review Rosemount National Guard Armory Remodel
Director of Parks & Recreation, Schultz, presented the proposed National Guard Armory remodel
design that is to occur in a few years.
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The remodel includes several improvements that will impact the Rosemount Community Center
space wise and financially. Representatives from the NG recently sent staff information regarding
what items the NG would like the City to cost share; estimating $6.2 million.
Mark Enochs of Rosemount Community Band was present and expressed his gratitude for utilizing
the space within Rosemount Community Center for the band and had proposed suggestions on
improvements to be made to the Auditorium when concerts are held there, i.e. increase the stage
into the audience slightly.
Staff will continue to meet monthly to learn more and review the options available for the City.
Councilmembers recommended bringing this proposal to those who are running for office to see if
there would be funding available for the project as the current proposal will have a significant impact
on the budget.
2.c. Review Bonaire Path Feasibility Study
Director of Parks & Recreation, Schultz, presented the recent feasibility study that was completed
for installing a trail along a small section of Bonaire Path (Bacardi Ave to Auburn Path). The study
was completed after receiving a $15,000 Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant
from Dakota County.
Mr. Schultz presented the 3 different options available as show in the packet. Council is in favor of
option A and should the prices significantly change, council is okay with option C.
UPDATES
3.a. Project Updates
i. Community Development
Community Development Director Kienberger updated council on recent planning
commission approvals that are forthcoming for council approval. Also discussed the
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment and a major amendment to the Prestwick Place
Planned Unit Development that was on the July planning commission agenda in order to
facilitate realistic development of those parcels. Council tabled the discussion until after the
regular council meeting this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Droste, second by Block the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:56 pm. to
the City Council regular meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order at 7:18 P.M.
3.a.i. Community Development
Councilmembers continued to discuss the amendment. Items discussed; the height of the building,
the original plan for development and neighborhood concerns.
Councilmembers are not in favor of additional housing on the east side of Akron where the
proposed Lifetime is to be located. Council is requesting additional information from the developer
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which will be included in the recommendation for the amendment that will be on the August 16th
council agenda.
3.b. Staff Reports
i. Upcoming Council Events
Councilmembers shared positive feedback regarding Leprechaun Days. Councilmember
Freske stated there will be a follow up meeting to already start planning for 2023. One item
that will need to be solved is Central Park needs Wi-Fi.
Councilmember Weisensel shared handouts from a recent League of MN Cities conference
he attended.
Councilmember Freske suggested sharing a list of what our current housing inventory list is
at in a quarterly newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Droste, second by Freske the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:02 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk