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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of May 15, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 15, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145t Street West Rosemount, Minnesota. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley, Peterson and Kearney attending. Commissioner Leuth arrived shortly thereafter. 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 Johnsons stated there were no additions or corrections. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Kearney. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Riley. Second by Wolf. Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda. 3.a. Approval of April 17, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Peterson, Kearney Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. NAICS Codes Discussion Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the updated list of the NAICS Codes. There were no additional questions or concerns from the Commissioners. NEW BUSINESS 5.a. Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers Proposal Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. Commissioner Leuth questioned the feedback from other cities that have used the program. Ms. Lindquist stated that the model started in Minneapolis. She will try to obtain some aggregate numbers for the Commission. Commissioner Kearney suggested that the Port Authority review the program in one year to reassess before committing to another year. Further discussion was held about the program and the proposed opportunities, process and fees. Chair Weisensel was concerned about the cost equity of the program and suggested the fees should be based upon the size of the city. Commissioner Peterson concurred. While the Port Authority supported the proposal they did request that Ms. Lindquist look into the allocation of the fees. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 15, 2012 5.b. Hotel Proposal Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. Chair Weisensel was happy that the amenity was being added to the community to hopefully bring in additional restaurants and stores. 5.c. Updates and Information Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. Chair Weisensel provided information about the Proto Labs ribbon cutting held earlier in the day. Ms. Lindquist also talked about the monthly update received from CBRE. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel attended the Regional Mayor's meeting on Monday. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Kearney, second by Peterson, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk