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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
3ANUARY 4, 1994
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was duly
held on January 4, 1994, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street WeSt.
Chau- Dunn called the meeting to order with Commissioners Anderson, Carroll, Edwards,
McMenomy, and Wippennanri present. Staff present included Acting City Administrator Wasmund,
Economic Development Coordinator Miller, and port authority attorney Miles.
Additians to the agenda includecl 4.F. Kerry Johnson letter, and 6.A. Ergotron field trip.
MOTION by Anderson to accept the agenda as amended. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 5.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Fdwards to approve the consent agenda as presented. SECOND by Anderson.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Commissoner Carroll took his chair.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller reviewed staff correspondence regarding the old post
office land remnant. Miller advised that, according to the city's engineering departrnent, the land
rernnant could be paved at a cost of $8,500 and provide approxirnately 10 parking spaces. The
engineering department recommended, however, that if the port authority wishes to construct the
parking lot, that it be added to a larger 1994 project to help reduce the cost. Acting City
Administrator Wasmund informed the board that he had talked to officials at the post office
regarding snow removal and the subsequent placing of their snow on port authority property.
Wasmund was assured by them that they will change their practices. Wasmund was also advised by
the post office officials that they favor parking on the land remnant.
MOTION by Edwards to direct the City Engineer to complete specifications for the improvement
and include the parking lot in a larger 1994 city project. Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION by Anderson to put the property up for bids. SECOND by VJippermann.
Commissioners continued discussion and concurred to direet staff ta draft a request for proposal to
put the property up for bids and bring back to the next meeting for board review.
Motion and second withdrawn.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller reviewed details of the proposed declaration of
protective covenants and development standards for the Business Park and advised that he was
looking for specific comments from the commissioners. After discussing several issues, the
Commissioners directed staff to continue working on amendments to the draft.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller introduced the topic of "Steubner Strategy" for business
park development. Chair Dunn referred the item to the Business Park Promotions sub-committee.
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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1994
Economic Development Coordinator Miller provided the board with an update regarding Arlo
Rhoad's proposal to purchase land in the business park. Discussion regarding the best location for
Mr. Rhoad's structure ensued. Also discussed was Mr. Harold Wachter's willingness to sell his
property, which is adjacent to the currently owned business park land, and is considered by some to
be the best location for the Rhoad's project. The board concurred that more information was
necessary before making any decisions as to the preferred location of the project.
MOTION by Carroll to direct Mr. Miiler to invite Mr. Rhoads to the next meeting to provide the
board with more detail on his proposed project and continue contacts with Mr. Wachter to determine
the sale price of his property. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Canoll, Anderson, Wippermann,
Dunn, McMenomy. Nays: 0. Pass: Edwards.
Chair Dunn moved item 4.E., Viewing of Cottages, Inc. Video, to the end of the agenda.
Acting City Administrator Wasmund informed the board that Dr. Kerry Johnson had delivered a
letter to city staff that more clearly defined what the Johnsons are requesting in regard to their
revised project. Commissioner McMenomy and port authority attorney Miles bath advised that, in
their opinion, Mayor McMenomy's role in the discussion and vote at the last port authority meeting
did not constitute a conflict of interest. Miles explained that when the board chose Johnson's
proposal over Dakota Central's, it released Mayor McMenomy from having any interests in the
project. Dr. Johnson was allowed to address the board and explained that, at the request of their
bank, they are now seeking 'I� money up front instead of the earlier proposed pay-as-you-go
financing. He also disagreed with the opinions provided by McMenomy and Miles regarding the
conflict of interest issue. Dr. Johnson handed out two pages of revised financial pro forma of the
project.
Chair Dunn called for an executive closed session to discuss potential legal liability regarding the
Johnson project. At 7:05 the regular meeting adjourned to a closed session.
The regular meeting reconvened at 7:22 p.m. Commissioner McMenomy left his chair at this time.
MOTION by Edwards to table item 4.F, Kerry Johnson Letter. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes:
Anderson, Wippermann, Dunn, Edwards, Carroll. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Edwards to approve the Development Agreement with the Dakota County HRA to
develop a 40 unit senior housing project in Rosemount. SECOND by Carroll. Ayes: Wippermann
Dunn, Edwards, Carroll, Anderson. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Edwards to recommend to the city council approval of the Cooperative Agreement
with the Dakota Counry HRA and to direct the port authority's executive director to present a
project plan and project budget to the city council for approval. SECOND by Carroll. Ayes:
Dunn, Edwards, Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann. Nays: 0.
Chair Dunn accepted a petition from John Oxborough, a Cameo Avenue resident, declaring the area
residents' opposition to the proposed site of the HRA's senior housing project.
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MOTION by Edwards to approve payment of a $500.00 stipend for Eric LeBow at the completion
of a spring quarter 1994 internship. SECOND by Dunn. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Commissioners were advised of a scheduled field trip to visit Ergotron, a company currently located
in Eagan that is interested in relocating their operations. T'he trip was scheduled for Saturday,
January 8, 1994. Those able to attend were to meet at city hall at 9:00 a.m.
MOTTON by Edwards to adjourn. SECOND by Carroll. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary "
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