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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Part Authority was duly
held on Wednesday, November 3, 1993, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2875 -
145th Street West.
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order with Commissioners Anderson, Carroll, Edwards,
McMenomy, and Wippermann present. Staff present included Acting City Administrator Wasmund,
Economic Development Coordinator Miller, and port authority attomey Miles. Commissioner
Sinnwell took his chair at 5:37 p.m. during the executive closed session.
Commissioner Carroll requested that a closed executive session be added to the agenda. to discuss an
attomey/client priveleged letter from Lindquist and Vennum regarding the Muller Theater project
and possible litigation. Chair Dunn placed it on the agenda as the first item under old business.
MOTION by Carroll to accept the agenda as amended. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 6.
Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the consent agenda. including the amendment to the
October 19, 1993 regular meeting minutes. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
MOTION by McMenomy to adjoum to an executive elosed session. SECOND by Carroll.
Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. The regular meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
MOTION by Sinnwell to adjoum the executive closed session. SECOND by Wippermann.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. The executive closed session adjourned and the regular meeting reconvened at
6:20 p.m.
Chair Dunn requested that Mike Muller, of Muller Family Theaters, comment on the progress of
their theater project. Mr. Muller affirmed that they are stili going to build a theater and are
continuing to work with their architect and finalizing bank commitments. Economic Development
Coordinator Miller provided an upda.te on the staxus of the port authority's progress regazding the
project. Port authority attorney Miles questioned whether Mr. Muller and his attorney, Dan Tyson,
had had a chance to review his October 29, 1993 memo to the port authority regarding their
discussions and meetings and whether they were in agreement that this memo described the outcome
of these discussions. Mr. Tyson advised that he had just received a copy of the memo and had not
discussed it with his client, Mr. Muller.
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Chair Dunn called for a recess at 6:25 p.m. to allow Mr. Muller and Mr. Tyson to review and
discuss the memo. The meeting reconvened at 6:29 p.m.
Mr. Tyson and Mr. Muller agreed that the memo accurately described the outcome of the meetings.
Considerable discussion followed regarding a draft purchase agreement and when it should be
executed. Mr. Tyson advised that the plannin�g department has provided them with a checklist of
the necessary steps to take to complete their project. Commissioner Carroll suggested that a
timetable would be useful so that everyone would have a projection of how the project will proceed.
Mullers will continue to work with staff.
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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUT`HORITY PROCEEDINGS "
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1993
Mr. 7ohn Lamoureux, representing CMC I3eartland Partners, advised the board that they are
continuing to work on two issues. In regard to acquisition of the Soo Line spur, Lamoureux
informed the board that they had made contact with a real estate appraisal firm and will continue
negotiations with the Soo Line railroad. Peer Environmental has started an environmental
assessment of the property and Lamoureux advised the board of some of Peer's fmdings, none of
which, according to Lamoureux, cause any significant unpact. Economic Development Coordinator
Miller reviewed staff correspondence regarding the project and requested direction from the port
authority. In response to Chair Dunn's questions regarding the amount of ponding needed on the
business park property and whether to give SEFi permission to provide CMC with their drainage
study, Acting City Administrator Wasmund advised that John Johnson of CMC had already been
provided with the study. Commissioners suggested that CMC present an architectural review of
their project at the port authority's next meeting so that the board may have a a better idea. of what
the project may look like. Commissioners concurred and directed staff to add this item to the next
meeting.
Commissioner Edwards left his chair at 7:09 p.m.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller reviewed the draft 1994 work program and budget.
Commissioners suggested amendments to the document. Miller advised that he will make the
necessary changes and bring it back to the November 16 meeting for the baard's approval sv that it
may be presented to the city council at their December 2, 1993 budget public hearing.
MOTION by Sinnwell to adjourn. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary
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