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REGULARMEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
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on July 19, 2016, at 6:00p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West,
Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Smith, Abdulahiand
DeBettignies attending. 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 changes to the agenda.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as corrected.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Abdulahi.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with revised Minutes.
a.Approval of June 21, 2016 Meeting Minutes
b.Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Smith, Abdulahi, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
OLDBUSINESS
4.a.Hotel Update
Community Development Director Lindquist updated the Port Authority on discussions with
individuals regarding the prospects of a hotel.
Commissioner Droste stated the one investor would be a good fit for the city, and discussed other
hotels they have in the area.
Commissioners and staff discussed various other referrals and contacts.
NEWBUSINESS
5.a.Change Date of November Meeting to Monday November 14th
Community Development Director Lindquist explained the need to change the date of the
November meeting, due to a number of City Council members being out of town at a national
conference.Commissioner Wolf stated he would not be able to attend on the new date.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies.
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Motion to move meeting for November to Monday, November 14.
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Smith, Abdulahi, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
5.b.Draft Budget
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a brief summary of the Port Authority
budget for 2017, which was decreased due to the removal of the Buxton contract. Ms. Lindquist
also explained the TIF information provided, including approximately $600,000 in TIF funds
available. She invited questions from Port Authority commissioners.
Commissioners and staff discussed how the TIF funds could potentially be spent.
Chair Weisensel inquired if Commissioners would be interested in investing in any studies or efforts
in place of Buxton. Commissioner Smith noted the strengths and weaknesses of the Buxton
consulting effort. Commissioner Droste stated it would be good to get something going at Akron
and County Road 42.
Commissioner Abdulahi suggested investing money in the business park sign. Chair Weisensel
asked for a consensus to take back to Council as a recommendation. Commissioners were generally
supportive.
City Administrator Johnson explained that additional funding would mean either raising the levy or
spending from the Port Authority reserves. Chair Weisensel summarized that budget would be
remain the same and if down the road additional funds are needed, they may need to come out of
the reserves.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
DIRECTOR’SREPORT
Chair Weisensel inquired about movement on the Dakota Fieldhouse. Mr. Johnson stated staff was
invited to a meeting, but it has not yet been scheduled.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste discussed conversation he had with the owners of the new Culver’s.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by
Weisensel, second by Smith, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk