HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.b. Minutes of June 15, 1993 Committee of the WholeROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS DRAFT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JUNE 15, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Committee of the Whole meeting of the Rosemount Port
Authority was duly held on June 15, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875
145th Street West.
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order with Commissioners Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann, Dunn,
Edwards, and Sinnwell present. Commissioner McMenomy was absent. Staff present included
Executive Director Jilk, Economic Development Coordinator Miller, Port Authority Attorney Mike
Miles, Public Works Director Wasmund, and City Engineer Osmundson.
There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.
MOTION by Carroll to approve the agenda as presented. SECOND by Anderson.
Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller distributed copies of two motel/restaurant proposals
submitted by the developers in response to the Port Authority's request for proposals. Discussion
ensued on whether to allow a third developer to submit a proposal by June 22, 1993, which is past the
deadline set by the RFP. Attorney Miles advised that legally the Commissioners could postpone the
review of the proposals to allow for the submittal of the third proposal, but explained that the RFP sets
ground rules and is a basis of trust between the Port Authority and the proposers. Therefore, it would
be the Commissioners' decision on whether to accept a late proposal. Commissioners discussed the
possibility of returning the two submitted proposals unopened to the Port Authority staff, delaying
review until the third proposal was submitted. Consensus was reached to proceed with the two
proposals and not accept the third proposal if submitted.
Commissioner McMenomy took his chair at 5:46 p.m.
Chair Dunn called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 22, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. to allow the proposers of
the motel or motel/restaurant project and the theater project to present their proposals.
Mr. Tom Heiberg, representing Carlson Properties of Rosemount, appeared before the Board to discuss
their Draft Proposal/Project Plan Budget for Rosemount Village Square. Also in attendance were Cliff
Carlson, Ron Carlson, Rich Carlson, and representatives from RS Sales who are grocery distributors of
Gateway products. Mr. Heiberg explained that the draft proposal was a beginning of dialogue with the
city and then introduced Mr. Ron Fish of RS Sales to explain some of the details of the proposed
grocery store and present background information on his company. Representatives of the business
community (John Miller, Miller Super Value and John Loch, Loch Pharmacy) were allowed to speak to
voice their concerns regarding the possibility of the city subsidizing a new business that has the
potential of putting other established businesses out of business. Considerable discussion followed and
Commissioners felt that there were many questions still unanswered. Economic Development
Coordinator Miller suggested that Commissioners contact him or Executive Director Jilk with concerns,
questions, and information/policy needs before the next meeting to help facilitate reaching a resolution
to the proposal.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS DRAFT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JUNE 15, 1993
Economic Development Coordinator Miller addressed the board regarding the Muller Family Theater's
proposal for a ten screen theater to be located on the Lund -Thorsen site. Miller advised that problems
had been identified with this site, such as access locations and stormwater issues. There was also
concern that the Mullers were not putting enough personal equity in the project. There was discussion
of the possibility of locating the theater on the Carlson Tractor site. Staff was directed to continue to
work with the Mullers to try to resolve these issues by the June 22 special meeting.
Executive Director Jilk reviewed the Senior Housing Analysis submitted by the Dakota County HRA
and their architect Victor Zeuthen Design. The analysis contained the comparison of two different
sites, Burnley Avenue just north of Fluegel Elevator and the old Baptist Church site on Cameo Avenue.
Jilk advised that further review from the architect is due in the next couple of weeks and will be
presented to the Board at their next Committee of the Whole meeting in July.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller apprised the Board on the status of the armory/community
center condemnation and demolition activities. Miller distributed copies of a letter from Lindquist and
Vennum summarizing the latest claim by A & G Autobody for relocation expenses, specifically $8,300
for a paint booth and floor pods which are immoveable trade fixtures. Also outlined in the letter is the
Halbert's appeal to the Port Authority's decision to refuse to make any additional relocation payments
until and unless the Halberts provide paid invoices which the Port Authority determines are reasonable
and necessary. Miller advised that the July 6 Port Authority agenda will include an item appointing a
hearing officer to hear the latest appeal. Miller further advised that the demolition activities are nearly
complete. Because of the hazardous materials found on the site, including asbestos, the deadline for
completion had been extended. Miller stated that demolition activities should be complete by
June 16th.
MOTION by Dunn to adjourn. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at
7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary