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R4SEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 1994
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on Wednesday, Mareh 2, 1994, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th
Street VVest, Rosemount.
Chair Carroll called the meeting to order with Commissioners Busho, McMenomy, Staats, and
Wippermann present. Commissianer Anderson was absent and Commissioner Edwards took his
chair at 5:30 p.m. Staff present included Interun City Administrator Wasmund, Econotnic
Development Coordinator Miller, and port authority attorney Miles.
Additions to the agenda included 4. D. 1. Authorization for the preparation of bids and specs, and
4. E. Discussion of possible purchase of the Wachter property.
Chair Carrall advised that Commissioner Anderson had requested that page three of the
February 15, 1994, regular meeting minutes be amended to include her statement declaring a
conflict of interest with the Associated Developers' proposal and her decision to abstain from any
discussions and votes on the subject.
MOTION by Staats to approve the Febniary 15, 1994, regular meeting minutes as amended.
SECQND by Busho. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve the bills and invoices, including the revised total of $1,682.53
for the Fluegel Moynihan and Miles invoice. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised that Daryl Bueeksler was requesting that the
board consider a second agreement where he would pay no rent for the business park land but be
permitted to plant a low-profile crop and harvest any acres not developed. As part of the
agreement, Cammissioners requested that Mr. Buecksler be asked to seed the land with a hay crop
after harvesting his crops in the fall.
MOTION by Carroll to direct the port authority legal counsel to draft a "no-rent-no-loss" agreement
with Daryl Buecksler to farm the tillable portion of the Rosemount Business Park. SECOND by
Staats. Ayes: McMenomy, Wippermann, Carroll, Staats, Busho. Nays: 0.
Interim City Administrator Wasmund reviewed the draft development agreement for the Rosemount
Business Park advising that the document, as presented, provided for form and function for each
development of the business park. Wasmund explained that the development agreement would be
presented to the planning eommission at their March 8th meeting along with the business park final
plat.
Commissianer Edwards took his chair at 5:30 p.m.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 1994
MOTION by Edwards to authorize the execution of the SEH letter dated March 2, 1994 and
authorize the port authority executive director ta sign the agreement. SECOND by Staats. Ayes:
Wippermann, Carroll, Staats, Edwards, Busho, McMenomy. Nays: 0.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised that he had had discussions with City Engineer
Osmundson regarding the business park final plat and drainage easement requirements. Osmundson
is suggesting that the port authority request that the utilities commission purchase excess drainage
area from the port authority and show these modifications on the final plat.
MOTION by Edwards to direct SEH to proceed with the preparation of the revised plat documents
that show su�cient drainage. SECOND by Staats. Ayes: Cairoll, Staats, Edwards, Busho,
McMenomy, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
At Chair Carroll's request, the possibility of acquiring the Harold Wachter property adjacent to the
business park was discussed. The commissioners directed Mi1es and Miller to work together to
solicit figures from Mr. Wachter to acquire his property. :
Economic Development Coordinator Miller briefly reviewed staff correspondence regarding motel
development and correspondence from Joseph Commers of The Commers Company and their
possible interest in developing a 40 to 50 unit hotel in Rosemount. Miller requested that
commissioners provide direction for discussions with the hotel peaple. Commissioners concuned
that a project developed by The Commers Company had the potential to be a quality project and
directed Miller to pursue all aspects of it.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller introduced Mr. Bill Bryant of New American
Neighborhoods, Inc. Mr. Bryant informed the commissioners that his company is interested in
building a 48 unit low income senior housing faciliry on six acres of land owned by the Carlson
family. Mr. Bryant advised that a key ingredient to making the project affordable for low income
residents is the need for pay-as-you-go tax increment financing. Mr. Bryant also advised that they
are currently negotiating a purchase agreement with the Carlsons for the property. Cammissioners
discussed the need for a development agreement to include a clause assuring that the facility remain
senior housing. Miller was directed to continue working with New American Neighborhoods, Inc.
on their project.
Interim City Administrator Wasmund presented to the board the concept of the port authority
purchasing the Broback Industrial Park. The purpose of this purchase would be to acquire the land
with the intent to re-sell the entire parcel to Cottages, Inc. for the development of their low-income
senior housing faciliry.
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