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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a 20170117 PAMROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 17, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 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, Freske, and DeBettignies attending. Commissioners Smith and Abdulahi were absent. Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Community Development Director Lindquist, and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Commissioner Freske was sworn in by City Clerk Hadler. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION CONSENT AGENDA Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Wolf. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of December 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Freske, Weisensel, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Introduction of Logan Martin, City Administrator City Administrator Logan Martin gave an overview of his education and experience and stated he was looking forward to working with the commission. 4.b. Review Downtown Task Force Concepts Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the final draft of the Downtown Framework that was developed over the past few months by the Downtown Task Force. She discussed different concept plans for Core Blocks West and East, the Fluegel’s site, the Northeast quadrant of 145th/Robert St., and various other areas Downtown. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 17, 2017 Commissioner Droste stated that the concepts allow for the development of a more active, walkable street just a block off of Robert Street. Chair Weisensel read a comment from Commissioner Smith in his absence. Weisensel addressed a couple of Smith’s questions. Community Development Director Lindquist explained the various processes necessary for certain actions for business relocation and expansion. Commissioners and staff discussed various aspects of development plans. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Business Appreciation Luncheon Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the upcoming Business Appreciation Luncheon. Peter Frosch, of Greater MSP, will be the speaker. Mayor Droste discussed the concepts he learned about when he heard Mr. Frosch speak recently. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Chair Weisensel discussed an article regarding a facility that recently moved to Prescott, WI. Commissioner Droste commented on the article, as well, and the ability to tell the story of the community. Commissioners discussed various roadblocks to faster development. DIRECTOR’S REPORT REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Weisensel, second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk