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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Minutes of August 16, 1994 Regular Meeting ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was called to order on Tuesday, August 16, 1994, at 5:15 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, 2875 - 145th Street West, Rosemount. Chair Carroll called the meeting to order with Commissioners Anderson, McMenomy, Norm Miller, Edwards, and Busho present. Commissioner Wippermann was absent. Staff present included Executive Directar Burt, Community Development Director Wasmund, Economic Development Coordinator John Miller, and port authority attorney LeFevere. No changes were made to the agenda. The consent agenda was considered. Anderson pulled the bills and invoices for discussion. Anderson requested an explanation of the $345 bill from Chicago Title which was for title insurance for the Strese property abstract. City Administrator Burt noted that reimbursement has been requested from the past city attorney and that will be accomplished soon. MOTION by Anderson to approve the consent agenda. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Chair Carroll noted that the public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. so Item 4. B. was reviewed next. Economic Development Coordinator Miller presented the site plan for the Rosemount Professional Building which is contingent on the Planning Commission review. City Attorney LeFevere recommended that the Development Agreement not be adopted until further defuution is provided. Edwards asked about the timeline being delayed. Wasmund commented that it would delay the project two weeks. Additional documents are required from Dr. Walter-Hansen in order to determine the TaY Increment Financing available for the project. Chair Carroll opened the public hearing for the land conveyance to Dr. Kurt Walter-Hansen. The recording secretary noted that the affida.vits of posted and published notice were on file. MOTION by Miller to opened the public hearing for the land conveyance to Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen for the proposed redevelopment of the Repairs Inc. site for the Rosemount Professional Building. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Economic Development Coardinator Miller gave an overview on the proposed Rosemount Professional Building and the land conveyance. Also reviewed were parking requirements and terms of the Development Agreement. To complete the land transfer three legal descriptions must be combined, a quit claim deed, and a parking easement completed. MOTION by Edwards to close the public hearing for land conveyance to Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen. Second by Busho. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1994 The Port Authority members commented on the safety of the trail head near the parking lot and concern because the contract is not finalized yet. McMenomy said he would not support the Ta�c Increment Financing for the project. MOTION by Edwards to approve the site plan for the Rosemount Professional Building with the amended trail-head location requested by the developer. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: Edwards, Busho, Miller, Anderson, Carroll. Nays: McMenomy. Commissioner Busho noted that 10% for administrative costs as called for in the Development Agreement is not out of line. A policy should be established by administration. City Administrator Burt agreed to bring something to the Port Authority's next meeting. Carroll said consensus would be to continue to work with Dr. Walter-Hansen on the development agreement. Dakota County Housing Redevelopment Authority has offered a field trip to visit the Senior Housing in the city of West St. Paul. This will show how a project can blend with a neighborhood. Wasmund suggested calling a special meeting on September 7, 1994, at 5:15 p.m. MOTION by Carroll to set a special meeting for September 7, 1994, at 5:15 p.m. to conduct a field trip to visit Haskels Court Senior Housing in West St. Paul. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Busho, Miller, McMenomy, Anderson, Carroll, Edwards. Nays: None. A bus will be available, the public is invited, as well as the press. If the bus becomes filled, people will need to car pool and follow. Economic Development Coordinator John Miller reviewed the parking proposal for city property near the Rosemount Post Office with Ehlen Ltd. Partnership. The Development Agreement requiring parking use would end in the year 2006 when the lease for the Post Office expires. MOTION by Edwards to approve the development agreement with Ehlen LTD Partnership. SECOND by Carroll. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. John Miller noted that a landscaping plan had not been submitted at this time. The whole area was not black topped so that a buffer area would protect the building and allow for safe walking. MOTION by Edwards to approve the site plan submitted by Ehlen Ltd. Partnership for the Old Post Office land remnant contingent upon submittal of landscape plan acceptable to the planning assistant. SECOND by Busho. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Carlson Properties Inc. requested a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on the tractor sales site, the southwest corner of Highway 3 and County Road 42. City staff and Carlsons have had discussion with two motel developers for this area. The first step is approval by the Port Authority of a redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District. TTF districts can be for as long 2 ' ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1994 as 25 years but the length most common is 13 years or less (the LGA impact is less). This site may have some contamination. City Administrator Burt said the legal and financial costs should be reimbursed by Carlson Properties Inc. other than the staff review. An amount would be held in escrow. A redevelopment plan would be advisable for the siY acres showing lots and a road design. Burt noted that a thirty day notice of the creation of a TIF District would be given to Dakota County and I.S.D. 196. Preparation would be about 45 da.ys. The City would not be liable for the relocation of Carlson Tractor. Anderson commented that perhaps more land should be included than the six acres. Staff would like to further review the risks and benefits with more specific data. Renee Stevenson, 14600 Cameo Avenue, noted that the sound system in the chamber is poor. Stevenson felt the issues on the senior housing project are not being addressed, such as the building being too high for the residential area, the moving of the gas line, and no project budget. Stevenson asked when will the answers come from the HRA or city staff? Chair Carroll noted that all the information is not available at this time. Wasmund said that Peoples Natural Gas report is done and it is feasible to relocate that gas line. An update will be requested from HRA at the next Port Authority meeting. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 6. Nays:O. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Jentink Recording Secretary 3