[0:00] [Music] [0:20] [Music] [1:18] Jeff Weisensel: [Music] PR didn't like my password [Music] good evening I'd like to call the regular city council meeting for Tuesday April 1st 2025 to order please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and [2:05] Jeff Weisensel: justice for all are there any additions or corrections to the agenda? [2:07] Logan Martin: no sir [2:08] Jeff Weisensel: seeing none I'll move the agenda as there a second? [2:11] Tami Klimpel: second [2:12] Jeff Weisensel: all in favor signify by saying I. [2:14] Councilmembers: I. I. [2:15] Jeff Weisensel: oppos we have an agenda this evening the first item up presentations proclamations and acknowledgements first one is the presentation of award for kicks for a cure and I'm going to turn this over to John here. [2:23] John Alof: thank you mayor council City and uh those who may be listening um I'm John alof and tonight it's uh I proudly wear two hats uh as chair of the co-chair of the Minnesota American Cancer society's men wear pink campaign and the other is president of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce the menw pink campaign brings together dedicated men who serve as ambassadors in the fight against breast cancer uh last October we raised $150,000 and every dollar going directly to the American Cancer Society to fund research patient support um and life-saving programs with one in8 women in our region affected and impacted by the disease our mission is clear we're here to make a difference at the same time the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as a voice of business and connector for Rosemont and other communities across [3:37] John Alof: our region and tonight these two missions come together in the very best possible way two years ago the DC chamber posed a simple but powerful question to our Mayors would you kick field goals my this right um to help end breast cancer you know raising so many dollars per kicks and the DCR mayor's cup as part of the kicks for a cure campaign was born and many answered the call that first year including mayor weissel and uh who tied the mayor of Farmington but he clinched the overall Victory by raising more funds in a tiebreaker uh that was great and this past October even more Mayors signed up and answered the call um mayor Weiss was [4:26] John Alof: sidelined duing to a knee injury that some are saying is uh he because he was getting bionic surgery bionic surgery to ate him in 2025 uh time will tell on that uh but stepping up in his place was council member Paul Tyson who not only kicked with pinpoint 84% accuracy but once again edged out the Farmington mayor by a slim 2% margin to bring home the win for Farmington and kicks and dollars raised and so now it is my great pleasure to present on behalf of the DCR chamber and the American Cancer Society for the second year in a row the two mayor's Cup trophies for most kicks made oh [5:13] Jeff Weisensel: my and most dollars raised oh here we go looking good [5:23] John Alof: so they go to the city of Rosemont again so the question is do I hear a three repeat? [5:32] Paul Theisen: working on it. [5:33] John Alof: that's great so um that is great we're we're glad to have um this and present the trophies did bring a little uity to the event um and also I did bring a couple just because their names are on the troll fees for um very nice. [5:54] Jeff Weisensel: a thank you awesome oh good thanks but I'd like to present it to you now if that works. [6:00] John Alof: y that works are you going to hold the globe someone's got to hold the globe please hold the glob yes hold the globe get the jerseys on and everything snap the I think M faded from last year yeah let's see this one this one's for money right and this one will go for kicks. [6:52] [Laughter] [7:06] Jeff Weisensel: Ryan all right than you very much and I'm sure those will be on display in the uh they will be out on display in the uh live here as they were last year phenomenal they're getting to feel like they should be there all the time permanent. [7:34] Jeff Weisensel: all righty with that that completes 3A and we'll move on to 3B the Wildland National mayor's challenge for water conservation Mr Schultz. [7:58] Mr. Schultz: thank you Mr Mayor and council members uh we are back again with the annual National mayor's challenge for water conservation this is the 15th year that this program has been in place and it actually runs starting today May I'm sorry April 1st through April 30th and the challenge is to inspire civic participation and action around water conservation and water efficiency and the sustainability of our our water ecosystem uh this encourages cities around the country to participate by taking different pledges and adopt simple water conservation habitats uh in their neighborhoods um also creating a healthy community and then also reducing pollution some examples of what people can do um pretty simply by just going online there are four different areas [8:44] Mr. Schultz: that people can pledge to try to conserve our water system and that's things they can do at home things they can do in their daily life in your yard and out in your community so some of those things that you can do at home uh that are something you can do along with your family would be you know looking at and finding repaired or looking for things to repair such as leaky faucets pipes and toilets you can also shorten shower time or use some kind of a a lowf flow device um and always turn off your tap water when not being used obviously and then also do things like wash full loads of laundry and dishes um those are some of the things that they identify being done at home things you you can do in your daily life uh would be [9:30] Mr. Schultz: uh using reusable shopping bags um using refill refillable bottles or cups and also saying no to plastic straws um and these are all things that you can go online and you can click on to pledge that you will try and do these things for your community um things that you can do in your yard is to help um turn off sprinklers when it's raining a lot of times the city works with residents on getting smart watering systems in place um use sprinklers on a minimal setting before 8:00 a.m. and then also um look to actually plant different kind of grass seeds that don't require as much water is another thing you can do for your yard and then for your community obviously the one that we try [10:17] Mr. Schultz: and promote quite a bit is to pick up after your pets um dispose of any waste Pharmaceuticals safely just don't flush them walk and bike to to work uh or take the bus if possible uh recycle batteries and electronics and then recycle clean paper cardboard aluminum and glass when you can do that so those are just some of the things that um the annual mayor's challenge identifies for people to go online you click it you pledge and then you'll get an email then you can follow up with that um with the uh with the program um in your packet uh tonight there is a proclamation that I think we need to go through um that just identifies that the city is committed to to seeing this project through and [11:03] Mr. Schultz: working with our residents to promote it so with that I can stand for questions. [11:08] Jeff Weisensel: any questions from Council? otherwise we'll go ahead we'll read the proclamation and then uh motion to approve that Proclamation so the proclamation reads whereas the city of Rosemont continues to explore ways to manage residential consumption of water and power and to inspire its residents to care for our natural resources and whereas cities can engage in efforts to inspire their own communities as well as their neighboring cities to become better environmental stewards and whereas the 15th annual National mayor's challenge for water conservation presented by the Wyland [11:49] Jeff Weisensel: foundation and Toyota with support from the US EPA water sense the Toro company National League of cities and zeni is a nonprofit challenge all to Residents to encourage pollution reduction and Smart Water use and with the encouragement of their Mayors residents May register their participation in their City's Challenge online by making simple pledges to decrease their water use and to reduce pollution for the period of one year thereby assisting their cities to apply state and federal water conservation strategies and to Target mandated reductions and whereas from April 1 to 30 2025 the city of Rosemount wishes to inspire its residents and its [12:34] Jeff Weisensel: neighboring communities to take the Wildland mayor's challenge for water conservation by making a series of online pledges at mywater pledge.com to reduce their impact on the environment and to see immediate Savings in their water trash and electricity bills residents will further be provided with tools to take specific measurable actions throughout the year to improve the sustainable use of Natural Resources now and therefore I Jeffrey D wiisel mayor of Rosemont Minnesota do hereby Proclaim that the city of Rosemont agrees and supports the wand mayor's challenge for water conservation emphasis from April 1 through 30 [13:21] Jeff Weisensel: 2025 through a series of communication and Outreach strategies whether new or existing to encourage rosem M residents to take the conservation challenge dated this first day of April 2025 sign the mayor all righty and with that I'll move the U motion to um the announcement that we just took for the attached Proclamation is there a second? [13:37] Paul Theisen: second [13:38] Jeff Weisensel: I have a motion uh by wise and cell second by Tyson rooll please. [13:42] Erin Fasbender: esler? [13:43] Paul Essler: hi [13:44] Erin Fasbender: Klimpel? [13:45] Tami Klimpel: I [13:45] Erin Fasbender: Wiis Andel? [13:46] Jeff Weisensel: I [13:46] Erin Fasbender: Theisen? [13:47] Paul Theisen: hi [13:47] Erin Fasbender: Freske? [13:48] Heidi Freske: I [13:49] Jeff Weisensel: Proclamation is proclaimed and that completes that area I would um just note uh in the greater Rosemont area uh over in uh our adjacent City Apple Valley there is the zoo and on a one one of the large walls is a wand uh mural that was done some years back um so uh they did uh the uh the artist Wyland uh did about I believe about a hundred of these across the US and so we're fortunate to have ones so close to us and this water conservation effort is uh along those same lines of uh of his foundation so as noted uh that completes 3B and we'll move on to response to public comment four is there any comments we have this [14:55] Jeff Weisensel: evening to respond to seeing none we'll then go move on to item five public comment any individuals wishing to come before Council on subjects that are not part of the meeting agenda may do so at this time uh you may ask a question uh comments be directed to the council we'll respond to them uh generally within a week uh at our next meeting anyone wishing to do so please state your name your address and the podium is now open anyone anyone all right seeing no one at this time we'll consider the public comment closed and we'll move on to 6A consent agenda and I need there we go consent agenda this evening includes item 6 a through K including bills listing minutes for the March 18th regular and special meeting procceed ings approving the subdivision agreement with SKB expansion commissioner appointments creation of the senior accountant position donation acceptance from Dakota Electric authorizing authorized request for qualification for a fire Services study resolution supporting retention of City Zoning Authority the Morrison [16:20] Jeff Weisensel: second edition final plat and the approving of the reimbursement agreement with gigap power Council wishing to pull pull any items? [16:29] Councilmembers: none one two no none [16:34] Jeff Weisensel: uh I would like to pull uh I resolution supporting retention of City Zoning Authority so with that uh would someone like to move the consent agenda with items a through K with I removed for further comment. [16:47] Tami Klimpel: so moved [16:48] Jeff Weisensel: is there a second? [16:49] Paul Essler: second [16:50] Jeff Weisensel: I have a motion by Klimpel second by esler roll please. [16:54] Erin Fasbender: Klimpel? [16:55] Tami Klimpel: I [16:55] Erin Fasbender: Wiis Andel? [17:00] Jeff Weisensel: I [17:00] Erin Fasbender: Theisen? [17:01] Paul Theisen: hi [17:01] Erin Fasbender: Freske? [17:02] Heidi Freske: hi [17:02] Erin Fasbender: Essler? [17:03] Paul Essler: I [17:04] Jeff Weisensel: okay those items are approved uh I'm pulling up 6 I for further discussion and I look for just a general uh comments about what this is on uh from Mr Kienberger. [17:15] Adam Kienberger: thank you Mr Mayor members of the council so before you this evening is a proposed resolution um that is addressing a lot of legislation that's going through um the Minnesota legisl right now there's a lot of twists and turns in this session and one of the things that's been a theme in the past month or so has been talk about how to solve housing and affordable housing within the state and some of the methods and bills that are being proposed are seeking to do it through preempting uh local zoning zoning authori so essentially removing some of the the tools that we have in our place and prescribing Statewide measures with the intent of solving the the housing crisis [17:54] Adam Kienberger: in Minnesota so in conjunction and alliance with the league of Minnesota cities um um Rosemount doesn't agree with that that practice in terms of helping to solve it we all agree that it is an issue that needs to be solved but there are other ways to do it and um the proposal and the resolution here speaks to ways and the thoughts and the uh feelings that those are best held within the cities and our own Municipal Authority. [18:25] Jeff Weisensel: okay I would just note in the narrative again this is um where the state is uh seeking to preempt local zoning Authority which rests with the cities and this is important uh for residents to understand that uh developments could occur uh even in existing residential areas where a developer could come in uh purchase several houses and convert uh that space uh in some instances to quads uh F let's see four six eight unit places right in the middle of uh uh let's say in a CU toac and uh that's one of the proposals that's out there that uh we should be aware of that this preemption takes away all the local authority meaning it doesn't come before the Planning Commission residents don't have an opportunity to have any say on it and developers can come in and just simply uh do it by um um by just you know it's it's already established we don't really have any say on that uh in our narrative here it notes that currently we have nearly 500 units of affordable multif [19:28] Jeff Weisensel: family housing housing either approved or under construction we also have nearly 400 units of market rate multi multif family housing both recently opened oring the pipeline and this is on top of the Thousand units permitted for new single family houses over the past three years so we believe as as many of our um adjacent cities that we are managing and taking care of this issue uh this evening we also received a market study uh that indicated that um over the next I want to say four years from 25 to 29 that uh we will need to uh absorb about 1,500 uh new households uh this this is across the whole spectrum of housing uh we think that is certainly doable uh if we're allowed and permitted to take care of that on ourselves and working with developers so with that uh we'll go ahead and uh read the resolution support rep in retention of City Zoning Authority and then take the uh the motion whereas decisions regarding local zoning and land use that best fit Community needs are best left to City residents and officials whereas cities utilizing zoning and land use regulations to balance property usage guide Community growth dedicate space and capacity for public infrastructure to support development roads parks and trails Transportation sewer storm water water Etc mitigate flooding and erosion and [21:02] Jeff Weisensel: preserve natural resources among others whereas the Minnesota state legislator legislator in an attempt to address housing availability and affordability challenges is considering measure that would broadly limit City authority over zoning and land use decisions transferring that authority to the state government whereas these proposed measures fail to adequately address housing availability and affordability and offer no guarantees that cost savings for developers would translate into lower housing cost for pro prospective homeowners or renters whereas a rigid state-mandated approach to zoning and land use relying on overly prescriptive mandates would deprive cities of cities of the flexibility necessary to accommodate their unique circumstances and whereas Provisions would also limit opportunities for local res presidents to voice their concerns regarding proposed developments during public hearings of city council and other public meetings and whereas cities across the state have invested years of work to address zoning issues and continue to do so with the help of community engagement now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the city of Rosemont Minnesota as follows the city of Rosemont opposes State proposals that seek to broadly limit local local zoning and land use decision making related to residential development supports constructive policy [22:36] Jeff Weisensel: Alternatives that provide cities with performance-based standards to guide developments while maintaining local decision making and flexibility and incentivize and bolster City efforts for addressing housing challenges and advocates for a citystate partnership to consider reforms that are proven to address housing availability and affordability and respect local Le zoning decisions and Community input adopted this first day of April 2025 by the city council of the city of Rosemount signed Jeffrey D weisen cell mayor and with that I'll move the uh recommended actions sta uh to approve the attached resolution supporting the retention of City Zoning Authority just read. [23:22] Paul Theisen: second [23:23] Jeff Weisensel: motion by WIS and cell second by Tyson roll please. [23:26] Erin Fasbender: Wiis Andel? [23:27] Jeff Weisensel: all right [23:28] Erin Fasbender: Theisen? [23:29] Paul Theisen: hi [23:29] Erin Fasbender: Freske? [23:30] Heidi Freske: I [23:31] Erin Fasbender: Essler? [23:32] Paul Essler: I [23:32] Erin Fasbender: Klimpel? [23:33] Tami Klimpel: I [23:34] Jeff Weisensel: and that completes uh item six I resolution supporting retention of City Zoning Authority that also completes all of items related to consent agenda six move on to item seven public hearings which we have none this evening unfinished business number eight which we have none this evening and new business n which we also have none this evening we'll move on to announcements first up City staff updates Mr Martin. [24:11] Logan Martin: thank you m members of the council uh I think we've got an exciting weekend in Rose Mountain so I'm not going to take your announcements away from you mayor let you do that in a second so I will use My Prerogative to call out uh I had a chance last week to go speak at bethl University do a class of public administration students and they are here tonight a few of them and they didn't come up during public comment and so I'm disappointed in them but they're here to see a high functioning city council and so we're at a 23 minute city council meeting and so I don't know how long your paper needs to be about the city council have to stretch it out so but it was a really fun opportunity for me to speak these are undergrad students not all of which are getting majors in public administration some are education and finance but a fun thing to to chat with these guys and and thanks for coming toight. [24:55] Jeff Weisensel: it's very cool to see them and if you want to embarrass the mayor you certainly can I will oh good uh seeing it's the mayor's prerogative I will reopen public comment and you may come forward and state what is the greatest thing that you got in your class that you want to share with us one two one Ryan can do it he's the he's the designated speaker. [25:16] Logan Martin: yeah if you're the designated speaker please state your name and address. [25:21] Jeff Weisensel: state your name address I want to get a picture for your professor here here we. [25:25] Ryan Swanda: hi I'm Ryan swanda I'm my address 6329 hea Avenue South Edina Minnesota um my major is history and political science um and the greatest thing that I've gotten out of this class is just to see more about how local government works especially in our major we see a lot about how um our national government gets to work and it's interesting to get to think about where we come from um we also had the opportunity to interview some local officials and I had the opportunity to uh interview our superintendent and one of our school board members and it was just unique to learn more about where I came from especially because education is really important to me. [26:15] Jeff Weisensel: so great any questions from Council since we're trying to embarass so what what do you what's your what's your ultimate job what's your go for a profession? [26:24] Ryan Swanda: I would like to receive my PhD in political science and uh I would like to become a professor. [26:25] Jeff Weisensel: okay so yeah that's my Hope and Dreams so very awesome have you had a chance to uh see city of Adina? [26:36] Ryan Swanda: I haven't in a long time. [26:37] Jeff Weisensel: oh when you do say hi to mayor havlin for me. [26:41] Ryan Swanda: I can do that if I ever get the chance to go back. [26:43] Jeff Weisensel: all right thank you very much you than you Ryan you and good luck now that nobody else. [26:50] Ellie Waserman: nobody that was fun you y we got we got more volunteers let's do it I can't leave him in the dust like that there you go there you go up there um I'm I'm Ellie waserman I'm a part of that little group over there but um I actually work in the state legislature so with this class we're learning about more of the city stuff and more of the smaller things so I'm very interested I just love to see how like the city things go because it's still like an important piece and like yeah the state legislature is important but being able to like witness like these meetings and like the uh smaller like Community stuff is super important but yeah I would say that's my take. [27:42] Jeff Weisensel: did you think it was interesting we put out our resolution uh calling out the state this evening? [27:47] Ellie Waserman: you know I I don't hear it often but I think it's important to hear I actually was thinking about I was like oh like that's super important to be able to like hear those things and like yeah the state government has like a lot of things to say and a lot of power but like you guys also have a ton of input and like I think that was super important to hear but yeah I thought that was interesting but yeah you can take it back to them I don't worry I will I'll take it back I'll take it back I'll say an anonymous an anonymous source don't worry no name doesn't need to be anonymous I'll take notes I'll take notes but yeah. [28:16] Jeff Weisensel: all right and where are you hoping to go with your future? [28:19] Ellie Waserman: I want to work in the House of Representatives here and maybe if I can get out to DC I think that would be really fun but I don't know I'm I love politics so which is weird to say as a 21y old but I do so yeah that's great. [28:34] Jeff Weisensel: yeah Good Luck Good Luck thank you thank you guys. [28:38] Greta MacArthur: yeah thank you I'll about you other two oh dear yay pure pressure is beautiful thing I know isn't it so my name is Greta MacArthur I'm originally from Fargo North Dakota and my major is business in political science but I'm also very passionate about golf so I'll graduate in May and then I'm going to work in as assistant golf professional at Bear Path Country Club in Eden Prairie so this class was kind of a required course but I have actually really enjoyed it and hearing we've had a couple guest speakers Logan being one of them and so it's been fun to just have more of an experience hearing about what like jobs in public administration actually look like and hearing from actual people um so I've appreciated that. [29:28] Jeff Weisensel: I find it interesting this class was required for golf. [29:32] Greta MacArthur: not quite huh question yeah yeah thank you. [29:38] Jeff Weisensel: I that four for four this is fabulous it's all because of your leadership. [29:43] Logan Martin: I I coercion coercion. [29:45] Mas Kazek: well hello I'm Mas kazek I'm the youngest of the group I'm a sophomore at Beth University double major in history and political science and I'm a resident of Northfield Minnesota so just a little bit south of you guys I was really interested in this class other than it being kind of required for our Majors it's just interesting to learn how the public works I want to become a lawyer after all of my education so I'm really hoping that maybe I could be a part of the city council one day just to see change not be sitting in the back row I want to be able to have my hands and feet working and just helping the community. [30:26] Jeff Weisensel: awes awesome thank you thank you thank you I appreciate all of you coming up this evening yeah uh now you know how to speak to the council you you can do that back in your home tell if you got something that's just itching there you don't have to sit the back row then all right thank you very much that's it for me May thank. [30:52] Jeff Weisensel: all right upcoming calendar yes we have something exciting coming up this weekend April 5th from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Rosemont High School is our uh Rosemont Expo so let's see just naming some of the thing here we have over 50 local businesses showing up it's a familyfriendly event featuring activities food and entertainment and let's see the Rosemont what is this everything that makes Rosemont special Booth r no we don't need to worry about the booth registration all right so come out uh 9:30 to 2:30 um if you got questions staff will be there council members should be Milling around um so it should be a great time other things that are also happening on the 5th is our ho let's see what do we got the hoses guns and hoses guns and hoses and that's at the community center yep the rink yep theena the ice rink and that is from what time I it's not on here it starts at 6 p.m. 6 pm. it starts so come out and root for your favorite Public Safety people fire police police fire with some Public Works thrown in there as well oh we got some Public Works AB all right so we got them all covered that's great but no Finance okay and then I did hear notice that there is a community day um let's see is it the lions are putting it on uh there's a community day I believe it's held down here at the um American Legion and they are doing their day of is it giving wanted to call that out um I don't have it on down there all right um but I believe that's also happening in town so look for that um again I believe that was the Lions uh you should be able to find that on the website I believe other items that are coming up events uh April 8th is our environmental sustainability commission meeting from 6:00 to 7: here at City Hall and the next um this is missed this one too uh our next city council well actually our next Port Authority we have one on the 15th or is that cancelled no okay it's not listed here uh April 15th from 6: to 7 is our Port Authority and from 7 to 8 is our city council meeting that completes all those items is there any items from Council? [33:24] Councilmembers: nothing here no there. [33:28] Jeff Weisensel: so with that there's no other business to come before city council uh I'll move to adjourn is there a second? [33:30] Paul Essler: second [33:31] Jeff Weisensel: second motion excuse me motion been made in second it all in favor signify by saying I. [33:34] Councilmembers: I. I. [33:35] Jeff Weisensel: opposed we are adjourned thank you [Music] [34:15] [Music]