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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.
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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
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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