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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 16, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in Rosemount Council Chambers 2875 145th Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Block, Weisensel, Essler and Freske
attending.
Staff present included the following;
• City Administrator Martin, Parks & Recreation Director Schultz, Community
Development Director Kienberger and Senior Planner Nemcek.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to approve consent agenda item with item 6.d. and 6.e. removed
a. Bills Listing
b. Minutes of the August 1, 2022 Regular Meeting
c. Minutes of the August 1 2022 Work Session Proceedings
d. Authorize Battalion Chief Position
e. Parking Lot Use Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 196
f. Community Center/Armory Lease Agreement
g. Approve a Subdivision Agreement for Amber Fields 6th Development
h. Approve a Subdivision Agreement for Rich Valley 1st Addition
i. Request by The Garrett Companies for approval of a Major Amendment to the Amber
Fields Planned Unit Development Agreement and Preliminary and Final Plat approval
for Amber Fields 7th Addition to construct a 250-unit multifamily community
j. Temporary On-Sale Wine License – OMNI Brewing Company LLC
k. Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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6.d. Authorize Battalion Chief Position
Councilmember Essler pulled this item for further understanding on the vision and timing for the
Fire Department being it is a volunteer department staffed with paid-on-call fire fighters. City
Administrator Martin stated the position is created to prepare for the future and it is important to
get a strong command structure in place for this transition. The leadership and guidance of this
position at each station will benefit all members of the department. Martin further elaborated on the
benefits of having a battalion chief at each station.
Motion by Essler Second By Freske
Motion to Approve the Creation of and Stipend for the position of Battalion Chief
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6. e. Parking Lot Use Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 196
Councilmember Essler pulled this item for further discussion. Essler was in favor of having a
formalized agreement with the High School for parking. The main question for Essler was regarding
the fees; how was $20 per trimester was decided on, who should retain the fee, etc.
Director of Parks & Recreation Schultz provided additional information regarding the joint powers
agreement and the history of the students utilizing the parking lots. Schultz confirmed only a certain
number of stalls would be allowed at the community center for students and those stalls would be
clearly marked for the students to see and also the school to then enforce.
Council agreed that staff should work with the school to determine the best fee for the parking pass
and then 80% of that fee should go to the city as the city maintains the parking lot and 20% to the
school for the administration and monitoring of the parking lot.
Motion by Essler Second by Freske
Motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 196 for student parking at the
Rosemount Community Center with the exception of changing 80% of the fees to go to the
City of Rosemount and 20% to ISD 196.
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Request by Akron 42, LLC. for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment and a Major
Amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development
Senior Planner Nemcek discussed the request from the owner of the land north of County Road 42
on either side of Akron Avenue is requesting a Major Amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned
Unit Development that was approved in 2007 and also proposing a Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment to change the designated land use of a portion of the western parcel from CC-
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Community Commercial to HDR-High Density Residential. The proposed amendment would
remove the two parcels from the scope of Commercial Area Guidelines contained within the 2007
Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development Agreement and essentially create a blank slate for the
two parcels.
The second component of the applicant’s request, the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
would allow for residential development in the northern portion of the western parcel, while
maintaining the CC-Community Commercial land use designation for the southern eleven acres of
the site.
Mr. Nemcek noted this request is consistent with the County Road 42 Commercial Vision that was
developed in 2021 and would help attract commercial development at the crucial intersection of
County Road 42 and Akron Avenue.
The Planning Commission felt that the amount of residential development that is occurring in the
vicinity was enough to support the amount of land designated for commercial development, and
that without a project tied to the change in the land use designation the commission voted
unanimously to recommend denial of the request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use
Designation. However, the Commission did vote unanimously to recommend approval of the
Major Amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development.
Councilmember Freske’s concern is that there is no application at this time and questioned the total
number of acreage available for commercial at the Akron/County road 42 quaderant. The applicant
stated only a concept has been received at this time.
Councilmember Block confirmed the guidance change this evening would only be for the the
norther portion of county road 42 and confirmed the developer would still have to present plans for
any potential residential housing the developer is considering. Councilmember Block is in support of
the current changes proposed this evening, but noted she will not support any additional residential
in this area in the future as she has received feedback from residents regarding opposing additional
residential housing.
Councilmember Weisensel questioned how much of the site is buildable; due to an easement, the
proposal for residential is further south to accomdate the easement.
The applicant, Melissa Duce of Lennar, was present and discussed the vision for the area. Items
noted; the vision is consistant with Council’s strategic goals, Rosemount still needs to increase
residential growth in order to have successful commercial in the area and there is still 40 acres left
for commercial at this area.
Councilmember Essler expressed support for the applicant based on the previous studies completed
with Perkins & Will for this area and the market will dictate what will work in this area.
Mayor Droste opened up the floor at 7:50 p.m. for public comments as members of the public were
present.
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Brad Garms
14262 Ailsebury Court
Mr. Garms expressed his concern for the proposed high density for minimal commercial
development and the concern for residents to have less commercial opportunity in the future.
Nick Labelle
14260 Ailsebury Court
Mr. Labelle expressed his concern for residents not being able to spend money in Rosemount and
the need for additional commercial uses.
Mayor Droste closed the public forum at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Droste noted there are opportunities for additional commercial on the south side of 42 in the
Amber Fields development.
Motion by Essler Second by Block
Motion to to adopt a resolution approving a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment
changing the land use designation of the northern portion of Outlot I, Prestwick Place from
CC-Community Commercial to HDR-High Density Residential.
Ayes: Essler, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: Freske. Motion carried.
Motion by Block Second by Essler
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Major Amendment to the Prestwick Place
Planned Unit Development, subject to conditions.
Ayes: Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler
Nays: Motion carried.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to approve the Major Amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit
Development Agreement.
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: Motion carried.
9.b. Request by LTF Lease Company LLC for approval of a Preliminary Plat and a Major
Amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development to construct a Life Time
athletic facility East side of Akron Ave, applicant proposing preliminary plat.
Senior Planner Nemcek presented the request by LTF Lease Company LLC for approval of a
preliminary plat, a major amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development, and a site
plan review to construct an athletic facility on a piece of property immediately east of Akron Avenue
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and north of County Road 42. The preliminary plat provides one large parcel to accommodate the
athletic facility and several smaller outlots that will contain future development and stormwater
management.
The applicant was present to answer operational questions, noting; the current cost of construction
has significantly increased in the last 18 months, however Life Time makes a commitment to open
12 new facilities each year, given the current market he believes starting next spring or fall may make
the most sense.
Mr. Nemcek noted a final plat will come before the City Council at a future meeting.
Motion by Freske Second by Essler
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Prestwick Place 23rd Addition,
subject to conditions.
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Weisnesel Second by Block
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a major amendment to the Prestwick Place PUD,
subject to conditions.
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Essler Second by Block
Motion to approve a major amendment to the Prestwick Place PUD Agreement.
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
9.c. Request by Frana Companies, Inc. for approval of a Preliminary Plat, Rezoning,
Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan, and a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a manufacturing facility with outdoor storage
Senior Planner Nemcek discussed the several requests by Frana Companies, the approval of which
will allow the construction of a manufacturing facility in the Rosemount Business Park Zoning
District. The facility will be comprised of a 61,050 square foot manufacturing facility consisting of
56,732 square feet of manufacturing space and 4,318 square feet of office space, 83,000 square feet
of outdoor storage, and an area for employee and visitor parking near the intersection of county
road 46 and highway 3.
Councilmember Freske questioned how people would see the building from county road 46 and the
applicant stated the area would be screened in and you wouldn’t be able to see it.
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The president of Frana Companies, Mike Benedict, was present to discuss the proposed expansion.
Mr. Benedict stated Frana Companies has the demand for the growth and is ready to begin
immediately.
Councilmembers thanked Frana Companies for expanding in Rosemount.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Minor Subdivision containing the Preliminary Plat
for Frana Manufacturing Plant, subject to conditions.
Ayes: Freske, Wesiensel, Block, Droste, Essler
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Block Second by Freske
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the Rosemount zoning map to rezone the site
from BP-Business Park to LI-Light Industrial.
Ayes: Wesiensel, Block, Droste, Essler, Freske
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Essler Second by Block
Motion to approve the Planned Unit Development Final Site and Building Plan with
rezoning and the site from LI-Light Industrial to LI PUD-Light Industrial Planned Unit
Development.
Ayes: Block, Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Freske Second by Weisensel
Motion to approve the Frana Manufacturing Plan Planned Unit Development Agreement
Ayes: Droste, Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage in
the LI-Light Industrial zoning district.
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Weisensel, Block Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.a. Staff Updates
City Administrator Martin thanked election staff and volunteers for their time dedicated to the
Primary Election.
10.b. Upcoming Community Calendar
Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events and upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and
upon a motion by Droste and a second by Weisensel the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk