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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.c. Minutes of November 16, 1993 Work Session� - . � _ ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS ����� WORK SESSION ; NOVF�VIBER 16, 1993 Pursuant to due call and nodce thereof a work session of the Rosemount Port Authority was duly held on Tuesday, November 16, 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, McMenomy, Sinnwell, and Wippermann present. Commissioner Edwards was absent. Staff present included Acting City Administrator Wasmund and port authoriry attomey Miles. There were no additions or corrections to the agenda MOTION by Dunn to approve the agenda. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Acting City Administrator Wasmund led the board through various changes made to the draft 1994 work program and budget document. Commissioners suggested one more change to page 17, deleting the word "development" from the title, Business Park Property/Development and Promotion, under Project Development. Wasmund commented on the procedure for showing revenue payments coming in from the sale of business park land and how it would appear in the budget. MOTION by Sinnwell to recommend approval of the port authority's 1994 work program and budget, with the suggested amendments, and present it to the city council for their consideration at their December 2, 1993 budget public hearing. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Carroll, Anderson, Wippermann, Dunn, McMenomy, Sinnwell. Nays: 0. Acting City Administrator Wasmund briefly commented on the two bids that were received for the demolition of the Repairs, Inc. structures. Wasmund advised that the bids were reviewed by Economic Development Coordinator Mi11er and himself, and even though the bids were higher than expected, they fulfilled the necessary requirements as outlined in the bid specifications. Discussion regarding the responsibility of hazardous material clean-up costs ensued. Commissioners directed port authority attorney Miles to investigate and report back to the port authority at their next meeting. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the bid of Holst Excavating, Inc. in the amount of$11,943 to complete the demolition of buildings on the Repairs, Inc. site. SECOND by Carroll. Discussion continued regarding the port authority's responsibility to provide a clean site to the new developer of the site. Chair Dunn called for a poll of the motion. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Dunn, McMenomy, Sinnwell, Carroll. Nays: 0. Acting City Administrator Wasmund advised that discussion of the closing costs for the Abbott property were on the agenda as an advisory item only. Since the board had alrea.dy approved the purchase agreement, they had also approved the closing costs which were included in that agreement. Discussion regarding the payment of property taxes ensued. Port authority attorney Miles advised that, as a developer, the port authority is not exempt from paying property taYes on � � • 'R _ ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS ����� WORK SESSION NOVENIBER 16, 1993 the business park property. Commissioners requested that Miles look into the issue of whether this property is t� exempt and also directed staff to determine the projected amount of property taxes if the board is required to pay these costs. Mr. 7ohn Lamoureux, Mr. Wayne Delfino, and Mr. Reid Hansen were welcomed to the meeting. Mr. Lamoureux advised that he was present, at Mr. Miller's request, to present architectural and aesthetic plans of their project. After reviewing the different home designs and the proposed street lay-out, Mr. Lamoureux answered commissioners' questions. In response to Commissioner Sinnwell's question whether there were plans to upgrade Biscayne Avenue, Wasmund advised that Biscayne Avenue has been included in the 5 year capital improvements program. Wasmund further explained that Biscayne will be upgraded in conjunction with the installation of street infra.structure in the CMC project and there will be cost participation from CMC. Commissioner Wippermann inquired whether CMC could provide the city council and other commissioners with the results of their focus group research and was advised by Mr. Delfmo that that would be possible. Commissioner Wippermann also questioned whether CMC had any plans to devia.te from their proposed 1100 to 1500 square foot lots and offer larger lots. Mr. Lamoureux explained that this is not being considered for the first phase of their development so that housing casts can be kept down. Acting City Administrator Wasmund requested that the board establish whether there was an interest to participate in a field trip to visit Cotta.ges, Inc.'s North St. Paul senior housing development. Commissioners agreed that December 1l, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. would be the best time for those interested in attending. Commissioners are to meet at city hall at 8:30 a.m. MOTION by Sinnwell to adjourn. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom Recording Secretary � 2