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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of October 15, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 15, 2013 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, October 15,2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste,Wolf, Riley,Leuth and Peterson attending. Commissioner Demuth arrived shortly thereafter. Staff present included Executive Director Johnson,Deputy Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Johnson stated there were no proposed agenda changes. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Riley. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Demuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf. Second by Leuth. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of September 17,2013,Regular Meeting Minutes b. Approval of Bills and Invoices Ayes: Droste,Wolf, Riley,Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 3.a. TIF Plan and Project Area Modification Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Commissioner Droste questioned who would own the fiber. Ms. Lindquist stated the installer would own it as part of their system. Commissioner Wolf questioned if the turn lane off of Highway 3 was the City's obligation to pay. Ms. Lindquist stated that her understanding was it would be the City's obligation. Commissioner Demuth questioned if neighbors would be notified of the changes to the TIF District. Ms. Lindquist stated no as it was not required by law and there is no impact to them. The properties are being included in the Project Area but are not going into the TIF District and therefore their taxes continue to go to the various governmental agencies and not into the TIF district. Commissioner Demuth also questioned the installation and timing of the sewer line. Ms. Lindquist explained that the sewer line would be rerouted and shifted from the center of the property prior to construction of the CDA senior housing project,but would be located to not obstruct the future construction. Motion by Riley. Second by Peterson. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 15, 2013 Motion to Approve Resolution Adopting a Modification as presented to the Redevelopment Plan for the Rosemount Redevelopment Project;and Adopting a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Downtown-Brockway Tax Increment Financing District Therein. Ayes:Wolf, Riley,Weisensel, Leuth, Peterson, Demuth, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2013- 4.b. Purchase Agreement for Genz Ryan property to CDA Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Commissioner Leuth questioned if the broker provided any comments on the sale. Ms. Lindquist replied that she has not had conversations with the broker about the marketability of the property. Motion by Wolf. Second by Droste. Motion to Approve Purchase Agreement subject to Final Approval by the City Attorney. Ayes: Riley,Weisensel,Leuth, Peterson, Demuth, Droste,Wolf Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Genz Ryan Listing Extension Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. She stated that staff recommended delaying the additional marketing of the site until the CDA project is substantially complete and infrastructure work completed. Commissioner discussion ensued about agreeing with the staff's recommendation. Motion by Wolf. Second by Riley. Motion Ayes: Weisensel,Leuth, Peterson, Demuth Droste,Wolf, Riley Nays: None. Motion carried. 5.b. Downtown Business Meetings Update Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report and survey information. Discussion was held on Commissioner's take away on the visits and future visits. Commissioners Demuth and Wolf both suggested follow-up conversations with business owners. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel directed Commissioners to continue the business visits. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist stated she plans to attend a Mid American Site Selector Forum in December. Executive Director Johnson and Ms. Lindquist provided an update on a UMore meeting related to the comprehensive plan amendment. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 15, 2013 REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Droste provided information on the Dakota Aggregates Open House and the meeting with the Board of Regents. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Peterson, second by Wolf, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk