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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 14, 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 Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145
Street West, Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Smith, and DeBettignies
attending. Commissioners Wolf and Abdulahi were 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 changes to the 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 Smith. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of October 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of November 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Smith, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. Business Update
Community Development Director Lindquist discussed various development statistics. Commercial
/ Industrial development valuations are up to $24,615,103 for the first 10 months of 2016, as
compared to just over $12 million for all of 2015.
Commissioner Droste noted that the Hardrives project just barely passed through Council with a 3 -
2 vote. He noted that there was a lot of industrial building that residents don’t see. He also stated
that a new federal administration might provide additional funding for infrastructure and the city
should continue to pursue the 42/52 full interchange.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Other business updates included information about commercial contacts made, activities of the
Downtown Task Force, and Vacant Property Advertising.
Chair Weisensel inquired if contacts have been re-contacted. Ms. Lindquist stated some of them
have been contacted multiple times. Staff will continue to attempt to reach each one.
Chair Weisensel asked if we’ve heard from any of the hotel contacts. Commissioner DeBettignies
stated there was one hotel developer/operator who indicated he might be interested in the spring.
Commissioner Droste discussed a seminar he attended by an economist, who foresees a mild
recession in 2018, and then growth for the next few years after that.
4.b. Downtown Task Force – Draft Market Study
Community Development Director Lindquist provided a brief overview of the Downtown Task
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Force Draft Market Study. Commissioners are invited to a meeting on November 21 to see the
presentation from Maxfield Research about the study.
Commissioners and staff discussed “leakage” of sales to other communities, and issues that impact
loss of dollars spent locally.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Community Development Director Lindquist noted the advertisement in the “Minnesota”
magazine, an advertising piece spearheaded by DEED.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste noted the Arby’s ribbon cutting on Wednesday. Commissioner DeBettignies
stated he is able to attend.
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 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk