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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of January 21, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes ?a • ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 21, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday,January 21, 2014 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 Droste. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf. Second by Demuth. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of December 17, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste,Wolf, Riley,Weisensel, Peterson, Demuth Nays: None. Absent: Leuth. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Draft Development Agreement Steeple Center Senior Housing Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Staff wanted the Port Authority to have an opportunity to review the document and discuss the financial considerations in the agreement. Ms. Lindquist anticipated the agreement would come before the Port Authority for consideration at its February meeting. Discussion was held about the closing date, construction plans, SAC credits, the warranty deed,and November start date concerns. Further discussion was held about the November 30 date included in the agreement. Ms. Lindquist stated the date was not a reflection of the developer's level of commitment. Chair Weisensel stated the issue will be discussed at the City Council level. 4.b. Review 2013-14 Goals and Work Plan Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel suggested that the Port Authority review the documents and determine if additional items should be added or deleted. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 21, 2014 Chair Weisensel reviewed the list of goals. He requested an updated on the hotel project. Discussion was held about the hotel project including the investments, requested information from investors and the hotel study information. The Port Authority did not make any changes to the goals and work plan as presented. Commissioner Droste had concerns about the growth in the business park. He suggested having metrics included in the goals. Chair Weisensel talked about reaching out the developers. Commissioner Demuth suggested focusing on a fewer number of goals. Further discussion was held about the ownership and marketing of the business park property. 4.c. New Business Information Deputy Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Chair Weisensel stated that opportunities are still available. Discussion was held about the tracking of businesses leaving town. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Downtown Business Visits Review Chair Weisensel questioned the reaction to the survey. Commissioner Riley stated she has not been able to reach Minnesota Charities. No detailed discussion was held. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Weisensel provided information on the Port Authority revenue and expenditure report. Executive Director Johnson stated it could take a few weeks to wrap up the 2013 year. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Peterson suggested that further discussion be held about the business park marketing. Commissioner Droste talked about projects occurring at the Flint Hills site. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Riley, second by Wolf, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk