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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 5, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 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 Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Leuth, Peterson and
Kearney attending. Commissioner Riley 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 the addition to the Agenda of item 4.c. MVTA Ground Lease.
Motion by Leuth. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Riley. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf. Second by Leuth.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney
Nays: None. Absent: Riley. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. 2013 Draft Budget
Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the budget information provided with the staff report. She
requested feedback on the proposed budget and any modifications necessary. Discussion was held
regarding the update of the Downtown market study. Ms. Lindquist stated the budget will allow for
a market study. She will provide the Commissioners with a copy of the last study.
Motion by Wolf. Second by Leuth.
Motion to Approve Draft 2013 Port Authority Budget.
Ayes: Wolf, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: Riley. Motion carried.
4.b. Economic Development Performance Indicators
Commissioner Kearney provided a summary of the staff report. He requested feedback on the
proposed matrix. Chair Weisensel talked about the performance measures listed in the Community
Development budget paperwork. Commissioner Droste stated the outcomes will be different based
upon the type of business and location. He suggested having an open question asking what the Port
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 5, 2012
Authority could do for the business. The Commission suggested making the survey electronic in
nature. Discussion was held about beta testing the survey with local business council. Ms. Lindquist
expressed concern with the some of the questions as posed. She suggested asking questions that the
Commission can focus on that would be within the control of the City to review. The Commission
decided to focus on a couple key questions about communications, the City website and newsletters.
Ms. Lindquist will draft a couple questions and solicit questions or feedback from the
Commissioners.
4.c. MVTA Ground Lease
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She also outlined the key
conditions of the lease. Commissioner Peterson expressed concerns about the language relating to
amortization. Commissioner Wolf suggested rewording the lease withdrawal options for the City.
He was also concerned that the City and MVTA were both using the same law firm. Chair
Weisensel asked questions about the capital expenses. Commissioner Droste provided information
about the MVTA funding.
Motion by Kearney. Second by Peterson.
Motion to Approve Draft Ground Lease Between the Rosemount Port Authority and
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and authorize the Chair and Executive Director to
negotiate and execute a lease with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority for a park and ride
facility, consistent with the Port Authority discussion at this meeting.
Ayes: Wolf, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: Riley. Motion carried.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chair Weisensel provided information about the LTI conference he attended in May. He thanked
Commissioner Kearney for his work on item 4.b.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Peterson relayed a question about the the water quality at a business in Rosemount.
Ms. Lindquist explained that the location of the business he referred to is located at the end of the
water line where water does not circulate through a loop main system. The water is still safe, but
may have some odor. Commissioner Leuth would like to discuss the incubator project on June 19.
Commissioner Droste provided an update on an event with Rochester Chamber that was held at the
library.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by
Weisensel, second by Kearney, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk