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ROSEMOUN PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice there of a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was
held on Tuesday,November 19,2013 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,Peterson and
Demuth attending. Commissioner Leuth was absent. Staff present included Executive Director
Johnson, Deputy Director Lindquist and City Clerk Domeier. 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 Peterson.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Riley. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of October 15,2013,Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste,Wolf, Riley,Weisensel, Peterson, Demuth
Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Business Appreciation Luncheon Update
Deputy Director Lindquist provided an update on the event. Chair Weisensel questioned if a
follow-up survey could be sent out to the businesses. Mayor Droste suggested holding the event in
the evening. Chair Weisensel also suggested highlighting some businesses at the luncheon.
Commissioner Demuth suggested that all businesses submit a slide for the presentation.
Commissioner Wolf stated a business suggested acknowledging longevity. Ms. Lindquist stated that
staff does not retain that specific kind of information. Chair Weisensel suggested soliciting the
information earlier in the year. Mayor Droste preferred doing an evening event at the Steeple
Center. The Commissioners requested that staff follow-up with an email survey about the event.
4.b. Downtown Visit Update
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel encouraged
Commissioners to keep contacting businesses. Discussion was held about Tennessen Warnings.
ROSEMOUN PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Joint Meeting with Rosemount Business Council
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report and requested feedback on topics
for the meeting. She also provided an update about the Business Council meetings. Chair Weisensel
suggested holding the meeting in January to discuss goal setting. He also suggested meeting with
other partnerships such as Leprechaun Days Committee, One Rosemount,RAAC, RAAA, and
RAPIA. Executive Director Johnson talked about the differing relationships and focus of the
various community groups. Mayor Droste suggested meeting earlier in the year and find those
partnerships. Commissioner liked the idea of meeting with the Chamber in January and holding a
first quarter meeting with the other partners and businesses.
5.b. MVTA Well Variance
Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Commissioner Demuth
provided background on the well location and process for locating and sealing wells. Discussion
was held regarding the ownership language within variance.
Motion by Peterson. Second by Wolf.
Motion to approve the Minnesota Department of Health Variance Agreement and to
authorize Chair Weisensel to execute the agreement.
Ayes: Wolf, Riley,Weisensel, Peterson, Demuth, Droste
Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chair Weisensel shared information he received at the NLC event in Seattle.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Johnson provided an update on the YMCA status.
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 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk