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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of Minutes of February 6, 2012 ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUAY 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Monday, February 6, 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, Riley, Leuth, Peterson and Kearney attending. Commissioner Wolf was absent. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Johnson stated there were no changes. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of January 17, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney Nays: None. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. Update on Dakota County Regional Chamber Discussion Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update on a meeting between Ms. Lindquist, Chair Weisensel, Mayor Droste, Administrator Johnson, Ruthe Batulis, Dakota County Regional Chamber Executive Director, and Paul Eggen, Business Council President. Commissioner Droste stated he was surprised that many of the local businesses no longer belong to the chamber. We need to re- engage and urge the new businesses to join the effort. Chair Weisensel talked about the Chamber's engagement opportunities with the businesses. 4.b. Review Draft Talking Points Deputy Director Lindquist requested feedback on the Why Choose Rosemount talking points. Commissioner Kearney commented that this process is saying a statement in a short period of time so he preferred to have more statistical numbers included. He suggested highlighting Rosemount's growth within Dakota County. Discussion was held to identify key points that set Rosemount apart from other cities including growth, opportunities, amenities and home town feel. Staff will develop a new draft with bullet points of key points, including more statistical information. NEW BUSINESS 5.a. Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Treasurer Chair Weisensel called for nominations for the position of Chairperson. Commissioner Riley nominated Chair Weisensel. Motion by Droste. Second by Riley. Motion to close the nominations. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUAY 6, 2012 Ayes: 6 Nays: None. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. Motion by Leuth. Second by Kearney. Motion to elect Weisensel by unanimous consent to the position of Chairperson. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. Chair Weisensel called for nominations for the position of Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Riley nominated Commissioner Kearney. Motion by Leuth. Second by Droste. Motion to close the nominations. Ayes: 6 Nays: None. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. Motion by Leuth. Second by Riley. Motion to elect Kearney by unanimous consent to the position of Vice Chairperson. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. Chair Weisensel called for nominations for the position of Treasurer. Commissioner Riley nominated Commissioner Peterson. Motion by Leuth. Second by Kearney. Motion to close the nominations. Ayes: 6 Nays: None. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. Motion by Leuth. Second by Kearney. Motion to elect Peterson by unanimous consent to the position of Treasurer. Ayes: 6 Nays: None. Absent: Wolf. Motion carried. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUAY 6, 2012 CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel stated that the meeting scheduled for February 21 will be canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 6, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145t Street West, Rosemount. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the Realtor's Work Shop held at City Hall on February 1, 2012. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Droste stated that a ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, February 7 at Merchant's Bank, 15055 Chippendale Avenue, Rosemount. He added that many compliments have been received on the quiet zones that were installed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Leuth, second by Kearney, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk