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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 15, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th
Street West, Rosemount.
Commissioner Droste called the meeting to order with Commissioners Wolf, Luing, Weisensel, and
DeBettignies attending. Commissioner Smith was absent. Commissioner Luing arrived during
discussion of item 4.a. 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
Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes
b. Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Discussion of Draft Goals
Chair Weisensel discussed his review of the existing goals and suggested changes. He invited
feedback on the suggestions presented. He stated that there is the need to add metrics to the goals;
such as acreage of land available to be developed, acreage that is “shovel ready”, and absorption
rates and asked for ideas and comments.
Commissioner Droste noted that the business park development has been slow and questioned what
the issue is. Commissioner DeBettignies questioned if the land owner could do more to market it.
Commissioners discussed market forces and ways that the City might influence development.
Commissioner Droste speculated about the possibility of facilitating development along the railroad
in the business park and the potential building of the road between the Business Park and Highway
3. Commissioner Weisensel asked what sort of study might be necessary for that. Community
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 15, 2016
Development Director Lindquist stated that the landowner probably wouldn’t want the road unless
there was a user first, as it is planned to go right through their property.
Commissioner Droste gave suggestions on how to engage the community and news outlets to
promote business in Rosemount. Chair Weisensel stated that they heard from site selectors that
developers know we’re here, but Rosemount isn’t ripe for development.
Commissioner DeBettignies asked about enforcement of private parking lot standards. Ms.
Lindquist stated there isn’t too much to be done, other than enforcing general maintenance
standards.
Commissioner Wolf asked if there was a sense of what was driving development in other areas and
what other cities are doing. Ms. Lindquist stated that she is not getting a lot of calls for land.
Commissioner DeBettignies asked how we could ask existing businesses to be advocates for the city.
Ms. Lindquist stated that development follows other development and that there is interest from
heavy industrial because we already have that.
Commissioners and staff discussed the upcoming Downtown Task Force. Chair Weisensel inquired
about a list of land owners in the Downtown. City Administrator Johnson stated they should meet
with landowners in other areas, as well.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chair Weisensel noted the NLC video showcase program. It’s a free service that is paid with
business advertising.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste noted the Culver’s Groundbreaking on April 5th. He also noted the updated
valuations are out from the County and the city has just now exceeded the property value totals
from 2007.
Council member Nelson, in the audience, asked about the plans for UMore Park. Chair Weisensel
stated the City will continue to be engaged with the University staff, but it will be a long process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Droste,
second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk