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