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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of June 18, 2013 Regular Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY 3"Ot' REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 18, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145`x' Street West, Rosemount. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley, Peterson and Demuth attending. Commissioner Leuth arrived at 6:05 p.m. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist, Economic Development Intern Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director May and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Johnson stated the addition of item 4.c. TIF Tax Bill Adjustment. Motion by Riley. Second by Droste. Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the addition of 4.c. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf Second by Peterson. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of May 21, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Peterson, Demuth Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Welcome New President of the Northern Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Vicki Stute Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Vicki Stute provided information about herself and initiatives of the Chamber. Commissioner Droste questioned the plans for working with the cities on pre - legislation discussions. Ms. Stute explained her ideas for those discussions and welcomed any ideas from Commissioners. Chair Weisensel asked for Ms. Stute's feedback on the Port Authority goals. She provided information on her review of the goals especially those related to business retention. Discussion ensued regarding the goals for business retention, growth and expansion. Ms. Stute looked forward to working with the Port Authority and staff moving forward. 4.b. Approval of Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Resolution of Project Support Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel requested that staff provide information on the proposed layout on the property. It was explained that the Port Authority is being asked to take action as the owner of the property. The City Council is also being ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 18, 2013 asked to support the grant application request. Executive Director Johnson provided information on the plans for the proposed property. Motion by Leuth. Second by Peterson. Motion to Approve the Resolution. Ayes: Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2013 -01) 4.c. TIF Tax Bill Adjustment Finance Director May provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel questioned the amount of TIF projected to be received annually. Mr. May predicted that the TIF District would collect an additional $30,000 - $50,000 annually for the life of the district. Discussion was held about the distribution of the TIF District funds through the taxing agencies. Motion by Peterson. Second by Droste. Motion to make the election to reduce the original tax capacity of the Downtown - Brockway TIF District as permitted under Minn. Stat., section 469.177, subd. 1d and to notify the County Auditor of the election before July 1, 2013. Ayes: Riley, Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth, Droste, Wolf Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Virtual Business Incubator /Business Resources Webpages Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held about tracking the number of visitors to the webpages. Commissioner Demuth commented on the content about business education. She suggested adding St. Thomas Small Business Development Center. Ms. Hadler explained how St. Thomas preferred to have their link provided. Chair Weisensel found the content to be very thorough. Chair Weisensel also provided comments about the website noting he wanted it to look great but convey all the information. He questioned if animation was an option. Ms. Lindquist stated that Ms. Hadler will be reviewing and editing the entire economic development website to make it more attractive. Commissioner Leuth suggested tying in the returning veterans and military folks that need assistance. Chair Weisensel requested that website also link to the extension offices. Discussion was held about the mentorships. Ms. Lindquist explained how the proposed "pool' of information would work. Further discussion will be held about how to implement the mentorships. 5.b. Downtown Business Listing Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel shared concern that not all businesses may not want to share their business plans. Discussion was held about the focus on the Downtown businesses. Chair Weisensel suggested sending out a letter to businesses ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 18, 2013 about the upcoming visits. He wanted to find out from businesses a good time to meet. Ms. Lindquist suggested sending a letter about the visits and that individual Port Authority Commissioners would set up their own meeting times. Ms. Lindquist will send Commissioners an updated list and a copy of the Downtown Development Framework. She will send a letter out to the businesses in mid July. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist stated that staff has developed a committee to begin discussing the South Gateway Development Area Redevelopment. Commissioner Leuth volunteered to serve on the committee. Ms. Lindquist provided information about an upcoming public meeting on the Senior Housing and Senior Center project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Riley, second by Wolf, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk