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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20111220 Minutes Ct ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 20, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145t Street West, Rosemount. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioner Droste, Wolf, Peterson, and Kearney attending. Commissioners Riley and Leuth were absent. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist and Recording Secretary Hanson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Johnson stated there were no proposed Agenda changes. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Kearney. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Chair Weisensel stated that within the Consent Agenda motion within the minutes, Commissioner Leuth is included in the motion and he was not present at the meeting. Motion by Kearney. Second by Wolf. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, with the aforementioned correction. a. Approval of December 6, 2011, Special Meeting Minutes b. Approval of Bills and Invoices Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Peterson, Kearney Nays: None. Absent: Riley, Leuth. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Access Agreement with Dakota County to Allow for the Environmental Investigation of the Former St. Joseph's Site Deputy Director Lindquist explained that Dakota County can perform the environmental investigation necessary for the demolition of the former St. Joseph's School building and the redevelopment of the site into senior housing, senior center and ancillary parking but in order for Dakota County's consultant to perform the investigation, the Port Authority must enter into an access agreement with Dakota County. Commissioner Wolf asked if the project will take as long as the term length of the agreement and whether this agreement is the same as the Council approved. Ms. Lindquist stated the term length given is unusual terminology, but may be included in the event anything unexpected happens which would prolong the project. It is the same language as that approved by the City Council. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 20, 2011 Motion by Wolf. Second by Kearney. Motion to Authorize the Port Authority Chair and Executive Director to Sign an Access Agreement with Dakota County to allow for the Environmental Investigation of the Former St. Joseph's Site. Ayes: Wolf, Weisensel, Peterson, Kearney, Droste Nays: None. Absent: Riley, Leuth. Motion carried. 4.b. Review of the Business Appreciation Lunch Deputy Director Lindquist updated the Commission on attendance numbers at the business luncheon held on December 1, 2011, and reviewed the results of the survey left at each seat. Ms. Lindquist shared with the Commission how the City Engineer responded to the negative comment on the survey about the poor water quality north of county Road 46. It is most likely a result of those businesses being at the end of the City line and the line within the building does not have enough flow, causing the water to become stagnant. Discussion took place on how to reach out to businesses more including continuing with events such as the Appreciation Lunch. It was suggested the Commission invite the Rosemount Business Council to a meeting in February and Commissioners should submit their questions for the council to review in advance of that meeting. 4.c. ULI Discussion At the December 6, 2011 Port Authority meeting the City participated in a "New Normal" workshop sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The Commission discussed the workshop and the steps that are next for the Port Authority in 2012. Commissioner Kearney stated it would be helpful for the technical advisory panel to come and do an assessment of the City of Rosemount and wondered what the cost would be. Future items to discuss include a developer roundtable event, establishing an "elevator speech and changing the website to attract new businesses. Chair Weisensel suggested January agenda items should include a discussion of future agenda items, new message for website, and a discussion of presentations the Commission would like to see in 2012. OLD BUSINESS None. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist stated the City received a comprehensive plan amendment request from Apple Valley stating they are looking to construct a Menards on the south side of County Road 42 east of Home Depot within their industrial space. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Kearney reported on his communications with brokerage firms regarding potential hotel development stating he has been told that a hotel in Rosemount would be difficult due to the ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 20, 2011 lack of population, roof tops and traffic patterns, and the difficulty with obtaining financing in the current economy. Commissioner Kearney stated he will continue to get information. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority, Chair Weisensel made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Kearney seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:09p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary