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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a 20170221 PAM RMROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 21, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on February 21, 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. Commissioner Smith was absent. Staff present included City Administrator Martin, Community Development Director Lindquist and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated there were no changes to the 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 January 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Approval of Open to Business Joint Powers Agreement Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the JPA with the Dakota County Community Development Association to participate in the Open to Business program in 2017. The cost has gone up slightly for each community although the program is also subsidized by the County CDA which pays a larger share than the cities. Chair Weisensel noted statements submitted by Commissioner Bob Smith (absent) in support of the program. Commissioner Wolf clarified that the JPA is the same as in prior years and the $5171 cost was built into the Port Authority budget. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Motion by Wolf. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Approve the Open to Business Joint Powers Agreement. Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. 4.b. NLC-The Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development Chair Weisensel discussed research provided by the National League of Cities – Center for Research and Innovation. The information provides ideas for cities to assess their economic development performance. He asked that staff begin to work with the Port Authority to move forward in this type of assessment. 5.a. Canada Circle Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the potential for a sale of the Canada Circle property owned by the City. A portion of the site was formerly a city dump. There is a business interested in having a car dealership on the property. Issues include any potential cleanup required on the site, as well as where the current city public works activities might be moved to. Staff has indicated the potential for sale would be predicated on the City being able to obtain the Polfus property in Downtown, adjacent to Central Park, which the interested party owns. Staff has had discussions with the individual and unsure about be able to obtain that site for a reasonable price. The owner is interested in discussing this topic with the Port Authority and would be available to come to a future meeting. Staff is asking for direction on how the Port Authority would like to proceed with the Canada Circle site and how aggressive the City wants to be in obtaining the downtown site. Commissioner DeBettignies wondered if the opportunity would present itself again. Ms. Lindquist stated the individual had expressed interest about 10 years ago. Chair Weisensel asked if the Canada Circle site might be utilized for an additional Public Works facility. Commissioner DeBettignies spoke to the findings of the Facilities Task Force and stated it would not be part of their recommendation. Commissioners discussed options for moving forward. 5.b. Business Appreciation Luncheon Community Development Director Lindquist noted feedback she has received and invited comments from Commissioners. Commissioner Droste discussed positive feedback he had received. City Administrator Martin stated his support for the event. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT DIRECTOR’S REPORT ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 21, 2017 REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner DeBettignies thanked Ms. Lindquist for her work with the hotel contacts. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Wolf, second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk