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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 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, Freske and Essler.
Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Public Works Director Egger, Finance Director
Malecha, Community Development Director Kienberger, Finance Director Malecha, and Economic
Development Coordinator Van Oss.
Guest present included Shawn Pedri – President of Evermoor Homeowners Association (HOA).
DISCUSSION
2.a. Standard Practice for Encroachments onto Public Property
City Administrator Martin recapped the discussions between staff and the Evermoor HOA. Council
and staff discussed multiple locations within the Evermoor HOA where residents are encroaching
into City park property or other public lands.
Mr. Pedri discussed how Evermoor inspects sections of their association every year to make sure the
HOA is staying in compliance. Pedri, council, and staff discussed a plan going forward to address
properties that are encroaching onto private or city property. The plan will include greenway,
existing, and future properties, with the goal being that staff presents options to the City Council in
the coming months.
UPDATES
3.a. Project Updates
i. Community Development
Community Development Director Kienberger and Economic Development Coordinator
Van Oss updated council on business incentives for Project Bigfoot. The developer is driven
to Rosemount due to low energy costs, utility availability, proximity to airport and
community fit. The property will be 268 acres and will consist of multiple buildings. Road
improvements will be made to Blaine Avenue and Audrey Avenue.
Once the developer completes their application, it will go to the Planning Commission for
approval. Application will be submitted under their LLC name. Staff and the applicant have
been discussing tax abatement incentives. Applicant has also been in contact with the School
District and County to discuss their taxes.
Councilmember Essler asked what West Fargo, ND did to incentivize Amazon to come to
their City. Kienberger agreed to check into it and report back at a future meeting.
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss provided a preview of the TIF Public
Hearing item that is on the agenda for the City Council meeting. Van Oss highlighted the
potential sites that will be targeted for the TIF District.
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ii. Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz updated council on the Rosemount Area Seniors
group. The group would like to start a scholarship fund called “Seniors Helping Seniors” to
give to high school seniors.
Schultz discussed updated regarding the National Guard remodel taking place at Rosemount
Community Center.
iii. Public Works / Engineering
Public Works Director Egger discussed the winter maintenance on trails, specifically the trail
off of Diamond Path. Staff discussed with Council stopping plowing operations on two
segments of trail. Staff will be putting out signage this winter season letting the public know
that the trail will not be maintained.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Droste, second by Weisensel the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:55 pm.
to the City Council regular meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessie Paque
Deputy City Clerk