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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
October 4, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was
held on Tuesday, October 4, 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 and Community Development Director Kienberger.
Guests present included representatives from Krause Anderson and BKV.
DISCUSSION
2.a. Public Works/Police Campus Project Update
City Administrator Martin recapped to council the latest campus project updates and discussed the
latest cost of the project. Based on Council direction received in June, the “Better +” option is being
pursued, which will be in the range of $55-$59 million.
At a future work session, staff will discuss the financing further and determine what funds will be
used along with a tax estimate for a median homeowner.
Items noted by councilmembers; a partnership with Environmental and Sustainable Resource to
discuss energy solutions, how many offices are required in police department and how big do offices
need to be.
The public works area currently accounts for current truck inventory and will allow growth for two
additional trucks.
The exterior of the building has several different exterior options, i.e. slant roof versus flat roof, wall
for security in the front of the building versus fence all the way around.
Councilmembers discussed how the public would respond to the building and discussed if this
campus would be a gathering space for future events. Staff discussed ways to present the project to
the public and noted the publics’ recent community survey results supported a Public Works/Police
Department Campus.
Kraus Anderson discussed the current market and noted they update the cost estimates weekly. Staff
noted the City has the right to bid and not proceed with the project if the costs came back
unfavorably. Kraus Anderson discussed similar recent projects; i.e. Ramsey and Orono.
Staff will present two more opportunities for council to review before approving to go out to bid.
COUNCIL UPDATES
Councilmember Freske shared it will be the 40th anniversary this year for the Haunted Trail in
Central Park.
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WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
October 4, 2022
Councilmember Essler asked for an update on our trail system maintenance and the status on public
scooters. Staff noted that a trails maintenance rating schedule is in development, and the ordinance
update project will include language for scooters.
Mayor Droste provided an update on major projects to bring to legislatures.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Droste adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. all councilmembers in favor.
CALL BACK TO ORDER
Mayor Droste called the meeting back to order at 7:36 p.m.
2.b. City-Wide Software Opportunity
Finance Director Malecha discussed the recent request for proposal for a new ERP solution or
choose to utilize Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) which offers an ERP solution
through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that currently includes 27 participating agencies.
After evaluation and price negotiation, LOGIS is proceeding with Oracle Fusion for financial
software and SpryPoint for utility billing with a 10-year contract. After further discussing the need
for an upgrade, councilmembers were in favor with moving forward with a formal commitment.
Councilmembers requested staff to investigate other cities who use Oracle to get their feedback.
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, i.e. Fed Ex Building,
Project Bigfoot and Project Bobcat.
Kienberger also recapped the recent planning commission meeting and noted staff is
working on items discussed at the meeting; public notices, traffic study, building height, etc.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Droste, second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:03 pm. to
the City Council regular meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk