HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 20, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2875 145t Street
West, Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Leuth, Peterson,
Riley and Kearney attending. Staff present included Deputy Director Lindquist, Executive Director
Johnson and Recording Secretary Hanson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
Executive Director Johnson stated there were no changes.
Motion by Leuth. Second by Riley.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Absent: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf. Second by Riley.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of March 6, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney
Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Business Retention Grow MN
Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. She further
stated she had one visit recently with Spectro Alloys. She shared that their employment is back to
pre -2008 levels and they may look into partnering with SKB with different items. Commissioner
Riley asked if there was any feedback from visits made in 2011. Ms. Lindquist stated she can
provide the comments received but fewer visits were made in 2011. Chair Weisensel asked if
Spectro Alloys has enough employees to be one of our top ten employers. Ms. Lindquist stated she
wasn't sure of the number but they should be close to being in the top ten.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Park and Ride Review
Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. Chair
Weisensel asked about the schedule going forward. Ms. Lindquist stated the MVTA is looking to
approve the project in June, the State has to approve the final spec plans, and then construction can
begin around July with final punch list items occurring in the spring. Discussion took place on
parking capacity now and in the future when the community grows. Ms. Lindquist stated that as the
community grows, the City would either relocate the park and ride or construct an additional one.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 20, 2012
Motion by Riley. Second by Leuth.
Motion to Accept the Park and Ride Site Plan.
Ayes: Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
5.b. Regional Council of Mayors (RCM) Memo on Increased Exports
Deputy Director Lindquist referred this item to Commissioner Droste who requested distribution of
the article. Commissioner Droste stated that worldwide trade markets are a big part of
conversations lately on all levels and a new business in Rosemount, Protolabs, opening soon in
April, has companies in Britain and Japan.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chair Weisensel shared his experiences from the National League of Cities convention he and the
Mayor attended last week. He stated one big topic of discussion was CDBG grants and how they
will be funded. The Mayor spoke about the transportation bill passed by the Senate that will now go
to the House.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kearney stated he has compiled some information on the business retention and
growth matrix as discussed at the last meeting. He gathered his information from the Advanced
Performance Institute and will provide staff with the information to review and follow up with
discussions.
COMMUNITY /AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion Chair
Weisensel, second by Riley, the meeting adjourned at 6:31p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary