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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 20, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Port Authority was held on Tuesday,
August 20, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145`h Street West, Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Riley and Demuth
attending. Commissioners Leuth and Peterson were absent. Staff present included Executive
Director Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist, City Clerk Domeier and Economic Development
Intern Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Executive Director Johnson stated there were no proposed changes.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth, Peterson. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Riley. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of July 16, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Riley, Weisensel, Demuth
Nays: None. Absent: Leuth, Peterson. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Steeple Center Senior Housing /Activity Center
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of events to date and shared the floor plans for the
activity center. Discussion was held about the timeline of both projects moving forward.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Intern Work Update
Deputy Director Lindquist summarized the projects that Ms. Hadler has been working on to date.
Discussion was held about the questions on the business survey and the ideas for sharing the results.
Further discussion was held about the status, perception and moving forward with the Downtown
Framework. Commissioners also provided updates on their business visits. Ms. Lindquist provided
information on the latest marketing initiatives. Discussion was held regarding data provided in the
materials. The Commissioners appreciated the time and effort put into the initiatives and marketing
materials. Chair Weisensel requested that the initiatives be shared with media outlets.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 20, 2013
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chair Weisensel stated that a number of updates have been sent out to Commissioners by email. He
requested feedback on the recent business visits. Commissioners Demuth, Riley, Droste and Wolf
provided feedback. Ms. Lindquist stressed the importance on following -up on comments that have
been provided that may be regulated by another entity or by the zoning code. She noted that some
issues businesses might have, City staff is not always aware of. Staff or a member of the Port
Authority should follow up on issues that arise so there is correct information out in the public
discussion. Discussion was also held regarding the temporary sign regulations in the zoning code.
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 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk