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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 28, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council Work Session was held on
Wednesday, October 28, 2004 at 6:58 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Droste and Council Members Shoe Corrigan, Riley, Strayton, and DeBettignies
were present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant
Administrator Weitzel, Community Development Director Lindquist, Police Chief
Kalstabakken, Park and Recreation Director Schultz, and Communication Coordinator
Cox.
DISCUSSIONS
Land Use Discussion of GlenRose Site
Community Development Director Lindquist led a discussion regarding the most
appropriate land use for a ten -acre parcel located on the east side of Highway 3, mile
north of 145 Street West, and previously known as the Sunrise Lumber site. The
property is currently zoned Public/Institutional. Uses permitted by right are all public
and institutional uses, facilities and structures. Uses permitted by conditional use are
commercial recreation, inflatable domes, stadiums and structures, and cemeteries.
Staff indicated the proposed GlenRose project for this property, is for either 51
townhomes and a library, or 75 townhomes. If the townhome project is approved a
rezoning and Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment would be needed. Staff is
requesting direction regarding the most appropriate land use for this property.
Areas of discussion included: traffic concerns, park development, a library, the goals of
the City, and commercial uses versus residential use.
Council requested additional information and further discussion regarding the land use
designation of Public /Institutional at a later worksession.
UPDATES
Community Development Director Lindquist presented information regarding
enforcement action for property owners who have not complied with the Individual
Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) ordinance Currently, there are 12 property owners
where no pumping information is available. Letters encouraging compliance have been
sent to these property owners. Staff will present additional updates if property owners
fail to respond.
Park and Recreation Director Schultz recapped a meeting held to review the 2004
Leprechaun Days event and discuss future Leprechaun Days. The intent is to have a
volunteer committee responsible for the planning and implementation of future events. A
number of people expressed interest in being part of a group. Mr. Schultz will put
together financial reports showing revenues, expenses, donations, etc., inform the
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 28, 2004
committee what services the City will continue to provide, and move towards getting a
formal contract
Panics and Recreation Director Schultz provided an update regarding the Wiklund
Property Preservation Project. This property currently does not have any frontage or
access to Bacardi Avenue. The strip of land located between the Wiklund property and
the Bacardi Avenue is currently owned by Earl Bester. Staff has been in contact with Mr.
Bester regarding the purchase of this land. Staff is exploring other options should Mr.
Bester decline the current offer to purchase this property.
Mayor Droste requested staff to send thank you notes to the Halloween Committee
members.
Mayor Droste reminded Council members not to respond to e-mail but to direct response
through the City Clerks office. Direct responses could be construed as a meeting.
Applebee's opening has been move to January.
The regular City Council Work Session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -43.
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Maryann Stoffel
Recording Secretary