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