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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of September 17, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste,Wolf, Peterson and Demuth attending. Commissioner Leuth arrived at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners Riley was absent. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson,Deputy Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS Executive Director Johnson stated there were no additions or corrections to the agenda. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Droste. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Absent: Riley,Leuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf. Second by Droste. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of August 20, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes b. Approval of Bills and Invoices Ayes: Droste,Wolf,Weisensel, Peterson, Demuth Nays: None. Absent: Riley,Leuth. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. September 2013 Goals Work Plan Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held about the broker's role in the sale at the Genz Ryan location and the revenues from the sale of the site. Ms. Lindquist explained how the proceeds could be expended. NEW BUSINESS 5.a. Business Appreciation Lunch Discussion Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She requested Commission direction on the date,location and agenda of the Business Appreciation Luncheon. Discussion was held about the presentation and whether it would be a regional or local approach. The Commissioners supported having a local approach. Ms. Lindquist was directed to check availability for the banquet hall for either November 7 or 21. 5.b. Economic Development Update Deputy Director Lindquist provided several update items regarding potential economic development in the community. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel questioned the status of the business visits. He also shared information on a recent innovation event he attended on September 13. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Johnson talked about the recently released Met Council proposed population numbers. Deputy Director Lindquist provided a recap of the site selector guild events she attended last week. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Demuth shared an opportunity to join her on a business visit. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Wolf, second by Droste, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk