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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of November 19, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes a 4. 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