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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of the July 12, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 17, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, July 17, 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, Peterson and Kearney attending. Commissioners Riley and Leuth were absent. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist, City Clerk Domeier and City Attorney LeFevere. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Johnson stated there no additions or corrections to the Agenda. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Kearney. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Riley, Leuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf. Second by Droste. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 3.a. Approval of June 19, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Peterson, Kearney Nays: None. Absent: Riley, Leuth. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Modification to the Development Contract for Harmony to add Additional Builders to the Approved Builders List City Attorney Information Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the information provided in the staff report. City Attorney LeFevere provided more information about the memorandum he provided in the packet. Discussion was held regarding the motion made on the item at the previous Port Authority meeting and letters sent to the builders. Ms. Lindquist explained that the other two builders received a letter about the approval. A letter will be sent to the builder in question stating approval is not required. Attorney LeFevere state that the Port Authority should consider executing a document stating obligations of the agreement have been met. 5.b. MCCD Open for Business Program Update Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She stated that concerns are still out there regarding the connection to Carver County and other information about the loan program, clientele, service level and program. Most of the larger communities in Dakota County are interested in participating. The CDA did budget to pay for one half of the cost participation. The cost to Rosemount would be $5,000. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 17, 2012 Commissioner Peterson questioned the sense of need from current or potential businesses. Ms. Lindquist replied that the City rarely receives these kinds of questions. Commissioner Peterson inquired about an estimate of staff time and marketing costs. Ms. Lindquist expected that the City would use the same marketing that is already in place. Commissioner Peterson questioned what cities listed could be considered similar to Rosemount and utilize this service. Ms. Lindquist stated the program is fairly new and provided background on the current cities participating. Chair Weisensel expressed concern about the staff time needed to promote the initiative. Ms. Lindquist stated that staff would be able to participate. She suggested making the initiative known at the business luncheon. The Commissioners did not request a formal presentation from a MCCD representative. 5.c. Business Survey Discussion Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report sharing the surveys provided by other cities. Discussion was held about the other surveys and the option of using a computerized /remote control survey component at the business luncheon. 5.d. Market Study Discussion Community Development Director Lindquist stated that all members should have received the 2003 study. She questioned if there was any interest in updating the study. Discussion was held regarding the cost of a new study, the changes from the 2003 study and the concerns about doing another study. Direction was given that no update should be undertaken at this time. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel stated that the August 6 meeting will be canceled. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update on projects occurring in the Rosemount. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Droste provided an update on fiber /cable projects in the area. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Peterson, second by Kearney, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk