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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes310(- ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 21, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Leuth and Demuth attending. Commissioners Riley and Peterson were 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 there were no additions or corrections proposed. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Leuth. Motion to Approve the Agenda. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0. Absent: Peterson, Riley, Droste. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf Second by Leuth. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of April 13, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes b. Approval of Bills and Invoices Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Leuth, Demuth Nays: None. Absent: Riley, Peterson. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. Work Discussion Plan Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report and requested feedback on the proposed work plan. Commissioner Droste suggested having Laurie Crow give a presentation at the annual business luncheon. Ms. Lindquist provided information on recent meetings staff had with Ms. Crow. Discussion was held about the programming of the business luncheon. Commissioner Demuth questioned the goals for October 2013. Ms. Lindquist stated that the intention is that Port Authority members would be going out to meet business owners. Discussion was held about what the meetings with business owners would entail. Discussion was also held about the potential internship to assist in the goals work plan for the Port Authority. Ms. Lindquist anticipated an intern would be needed for approximately 10 weeks. Further discussion was held about some of the tasks that would be included and how the internship would be funded. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 21, 2013 Motion by Leuth. Second by Wolf. Motion to approve the 2013 Work Plan. Ayes: Wolf, Weisensel, Leuth, Demuth, Droste Nays: None. Absent: Peterson, Riley. Motion carried. 4.b. Draft Budget Discussion Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report and requested feedback on the 2014 draft budget. Commissioner Weisensel supported the engagement with the citizens through a newsletter or brochure. Discussion was held regarding the project proposed at the Genz Ryan site. Ms. Lindquist assumed the City would have legal costs associated with the project. Motion by Leuth. Second by Wolf. Motion to Accept and Approve the Port Authority 2014 Budget. Ayes: Weisensel, Leuth, Demuth, Droste, Wolf Nays: None. Absent: Peterson, Riley. Motion carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update on the progress of the hotel site and the Genz Ryan site. Commissioner Demuth questioned the status of the Brockway property because it was listed in the Ehler's invoice. Ms. Lindquist explained that the invoice was related to the Brockway /Downtown TIF District. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Droste stated that Fairview Clinic will be expanding this fall. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Droste, second by Leuth, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk