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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street
West, Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley, Leuth,
Peterson and Demuth attending. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy
Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated there were no proposed changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf Second by Droste.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of December 4, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Business Incubator Discussion
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report and meetings held within the
work group. The Port Authority discussed home based and small businesses and the opportunities
to partner with DCTC. Ms. Lindquist also provided information about the University's Resilient
Communities program. She will research if and how the current incubator idea, or some other small
business initiative could be incorporated into the University's program. Discussion was also held
about doing an on -line business incubator system. The work group will meet again after more
research is completed.
4.b. Discussion of City Website Information for Site Selectors
Chair Weisensel provided a summary of the information provided in staff report attachments.
Discussion was held about the Port Authority goals. Chair Weisensel suggested that each
Commissioner pick a goal and decide the next steps in the process. Commissioners will contact the
Chair with their goal choice for discussion at a later meeting.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2013
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for the "Open to Business" Program
between the City of Rosemount, Dakota County and the Other Communities in Dakota
County
Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff report. She noted that
the word "Cities" has been replaced in the agreement with "local governments ".
Motion by Peterson. Second by Droste.
Motion to Approve Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County CDA subject to final
edits by the City Attorney.
Ayes: Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste reminded all Commissioners of the City Council Holiday Party on Friday,
January 4. He also provided an update on the mineral extraction permit for the University at UMore
Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Riley,
second by Peterson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk