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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 15, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 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, Luing, Smith, and
DeBettignies attending. Commissioner Abdulahi was absent. Staff present included City
Administrator Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, and City Clerk Hadler. The
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson stated there were no proposed changes.
Motion by Luing. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Luing. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of November 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Luing, Weisensel, Smith, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Approve Amendment to Purchase Agreement
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the request for a second
amendment with the Culver’s purchase agreement. The buyers are seeking an extension of the
contingency date to obtain financing, as well as changing the closing date to the end of January.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Smith.
Motion to Approve the amendment.
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Luing, Weisensel, Smith, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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4.b. Retail Update
Community Development Director Lindquist introduced the item, which is a report of the vacancy
rate in commercial spaces in the city. Vacancy rates have decreased slightly. Ms. Lindquist reported
that staff receives occasional inquiries about retail space.
Chair Weisensel inquired of Ms. Lindquist if she believed there might be demand for additional retail
space. Ms. Lindquist stated there was a space at Rosemount Crossings that has never been built, and
if there was significant demand that someone would probably be building.
Commissioner DeBettignies inquired about vacancy rates in the Metro. Ms. Lindquist stated she
was not sure. Commissioner Droste stated there is growth around the metro area and that if we’re
not seeing it, it’s going somewhere else.
Commissioner Smith inquired about craft brewery places, or similar niche-type businesses, and if
there is something else that the city could be doing to attract something like that. Commissioner
Droste discussed niche businesses in other communities. Commissioner Droste stated the city hired
Buxton and we should maybe not do that again. Chair Weisensel stated the city adopted the new
liquor ordinance to allow breweries.
Chair Weisensel inquired about an update on Buxton. Ms. Lindquist stated staff had followed up
with the contacts and has heard back from a few, but there is nothing to report. Ms. Lindquist
stated she would put something together for the January meeting.
Commissioner DeBettignies stated there is one business to be added to the vacancy report.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Calendar
Community Development Director Lindquist presented the proposed calendar, which will have the
meetings on the same date as the past year, on the third Tuesday of each month, with any additional
meetings called as necessary.
Chair Weisensel invited input from the Port Authority. Commissioners Smith and Wolf supported
the proposed calendar.
Motion by Luing. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Approve the 2016 meeting calendar.
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Luing, Weisensel, Smith, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
5.b. Business Appreciation Lunch
Community Development Director Lindquist stated the Business Appreciation Lunch has been
scheduled for February 10th. Ms. Lindquist invited input regarding speakers for the event and gave
ideas. The event will take place at the new Activity Center.
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Commissioner Smith inquired who had attended the event last year; how many businesses. Ms.
Lindquist stated that generally there are about 100 people in attendance; of which approximately 20
are city, library, and school district staff.
Commissioner Droste recommended having Laurie Crow and a bank discuss what we are doing for
small businesses. Mr. Droste discussed an event he attended for the Workforce Improvement
Board where larger businesses discussed a partnership that brings students into the businesses, and
suggested seeing what our local businesses or school district are doing.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chair Weisensel discussed an article he read regarding big box stores being built in smaller urban
formats.
Commissioner Droste recommended a longer format goal setting session and inquired if the Port
Authority could be reworked to engage the community more. Commissioners discussed various
potential efforts the Port could pursue.
Chair Weisensel presented the option for an additional, longer goal setting session. Mr. Wolf
recommended discussing draft at the January meeting, with further discussion on the first Tuesday
in February. Ms. Lindquist pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan process will be beginning
soon, and there is a portion of that is Economic Development and a draft schedule for that process
will be available in the next few weeks. Commissioner Droste discussed difficulties with the Comp
Plan process and that the plan is very long term.
Commissioner Droste discussed one of the Resilient Communities projects concerned asset-based
community development and the Port should reengage that professor.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste stated the Chamber Holiday luncheon is tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by
DeBettignies, second by Smith, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk