HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of June 19, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 19, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West,
Rosemount, Minnesota.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley, Peterson and
Kearny attending. Commissioner Leuth arrived at 6:06 p.m. Staff in attendance 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 proposed agenda changes.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Riley. Second by Kearney.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the June 5, 2012, Regular Port Authority Meeting
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Peterson, Kearney
Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. Modification to the Development Contract for Harmony to add Additional Builders to
the Approved Builders List
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She also provided the
background behind the builders list.
Commissioner Riley asked if the Staff had backgrounded the companies being added to the list. She
questioned what the City knew about them and wanted to make sure there weren't any future
problems such that had occurred several years ago near her neighborhood. Ms. Lindquist explained
that the builders have purchased numerous lots and have building permits waiting to be issued until
the approval is granted. She further explained the conditions of the agreement. Discussion was
held regarding the past practice of adding builders to the list and the unique circumstances of the
agreement. Commissioner Droste provided background on working on the agreement with CPDC
explaining there was an interest in quality control. Commissioner Riley requested that staff check
with the state on complaints received about the new builders.
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Commissioner Peterson commented that the current builders have purchased the lots at the right
price and economy. He questioned why the city wouldn't check on every builder submitting
permits. Commissioner Wolf provided his opinion of the options that could be exercised within the
agreement. Ms. Lindquist suggested that a condition be added to the motion that the approval was
contingent upon a background check of the builders.
Commissioner Droste stated that the commission owes the people that bought homes in the
development that new builders will be required to follow the PUD. He provided additional
information on the bonds the city holds that need to be repaid.
Motion by Peterson. Second by Leuth.
Motion to Authorize the Executive Director to Add Brandl Anderson Homes, City
Construction Services, K Michael Holmes, and Regal Homes as Approved Builders under
Section 7.2 and Exhibit G to Send a Letter to the Builders notifying them that they have
been added to the List.
Commissioner Riley suggested an amendment to the motion.
Motion by Riley. Second by Wolf.
Amendment: Contingent to satisfactory background check with the State Commerce
Department done by staff.
Commissioner Leuth was concerned with holding up building permits. Ms. Lindquist explained that
staff could do the research online the next day. Commissioner Kearney stated that if the companies
possess a contractor's license we could find out if it is within good standing at the state. He stated
that the state will not know the financial statements of the companies. Commissioner Peterson did
not want to delay the project any further.
Ayes: Wolf, Riley, Leuth, Peterson, Droste
Nays: Weisensel, Kearney. Motion carried.
The vote was then taken to accept the motion as amendment.
Ayes: Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Kearney, Droste, Wolf, Riley
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
5.a. New Website Design for Economic Development
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She explained that pages will be
listed alphabetically not in a priority sequence. Chair Weisensel stated that it was difficult to
comment because the current website is not viewer friendly. He talked about what other cities are
doing on their websites and questioned how to present ourselves.
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Commissioner Kearney stated that the Downtown Revitalization page needs to be updated. Ms.
Lindquist stated that was one of the main pages to be updated. Chair Weisensel talked about
options with GIS to map out city related work force, etc. Ms. Lindquist explained the proposed GIS
mapping being proposed at this time.
5.b. Business Survey Discussion
Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update of the proposed business survey. She requested
feedback on the current survey but noted she was going to be receiving surveys from Lakeville and
Burnsville. The Commissioners requested to the see copies of the surveys conducted by those cities.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Deputy Director Lindquist stated that the market study was sent out to the Commissioners. The
Commissioners will review the plan and will discuss at the next meeting.
Based upon the .schedule of those in attending, it was decided that the July 3 Port Authority meeting
will be canceled.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by
Weisensel, second by Wolf, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk