HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Minutes of January 17, 2012 Meeting ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street
West, Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley, Leuth,
Peterson and Kearney attending. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy
Director Linguist and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Deputy Director Lindquist stated there were no proposed changes.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0 Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf. Second by Kearney.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with one correction to minutes regarding the
number of commissioners present during the voting of motions.
3.a. Approval of December 20, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes
3.b. Approval of Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
2.a. Update by Richard Palmiter, CBRE
Richard Palmiter of CBRE provided an update on the marketing of the Genz Ryan site. Discussion
was held on financing, hotel developers, other properties on the market, and current trends. Mr.
Palmiter will work with staff to revise the marketing material to include the zoning information,
financing and potential price points.
2.b. Steeple Center Redevelopment Update
Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update on the brief discussions related to the redevelopment
of the site. Chair Weisensel requested that Ms. Lindquist explain which portion is owned by the Port
Authority and the grants received to date. Ms. Lindquist explained the ownership of the parcels and
the grant monies to be used. Discussion was held about the parking issues. Further discussion was
held regarding the size of the senior facility and the number of assisted living units. Ms. Lindquist
explained that the number of assisted living units was based on the market study.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2012
NEW BUSINESS
3.a. Goals and Objectives Implementation Plan
Staff requested further discussion on the implementation of the matrix. Chair Weisensel talked
about prioritizing the goals. Discussion was held to prioritize goals and determining how to move
forward on each goal. Commission Kearney volunteered to investigate metrics for existing business
retention and growth. Commissioner Leuth was interested in developing a business incubator
growth model. An immediate goal was to develop an elevator speech and to develop a public
engagement strategy. Staff will develop an exit survey for businesses.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chair Weisensel provided an update on a phone conference held with a commercial marketing
consultant.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Kearney,
second by Leuth, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk