HomeMy WebLinkAbout6. Minutes of January 5, 1993 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS ITEM '% 6
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 5, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the
Rosemount Port Authority was called to order on January 5, 1993 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West.
Chairperson Dunn called the meeting to order with Commissioners Mawe,
Anderson, McMenomy, Edwards, and Sinnwell present. Commissioner
Wippermann was absent. Also present were Executive Director Jilk,
Economic Development Coordinator Miller, and City Attorney Mike Miles.
Additions to the agenda were made as follows: Airport Decision Process,
Status of Strese Negotiations, and Retreat for Setting Goals and
Objectives. MOTION by Sinnwell to accept the agenda as amended. SECOND
by Mawe. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Dunn to approve the December 1, 1992 regular meeting minutes
as presented. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes 6. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Sinnwell to approve the December 15, 1992 work session minutes
as presented. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0
MOTION by Sinnwell to approve the payment of invoices as submitted by
Vanney and Associates. SECOND by Mawe. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
It was noted for the record that McMenomy and Associates had submitted,
to Executive Director Jilk this afternoon, five copies of their proposal
for redevelopment of the Repairs, Inc. site. Chairperson Dunn called
for proposals from the audience. Dr. Kerry Johnson submitted five
copies of his proposal for the Repairs, Inc. site to the Port Authority.
Chairperson Dunn informed proposers that they would be allowed to
verbally present their proposals at the Port Authority's January 19,
1993 meeting.
MOTION by Edwards to close acceptance of proposals for redevelopment of
the Repairs, Inc. site at the close of the January 5, 1993 Port
Authority meeting. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Abstain:
McMenomy.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised the Port Authority
commissioners that there was a need to establish a Relocation Board of
Appeals before they took any action.on relocation claims. Rules and
regulations, as printed in the Federal Register of March 2, 1989; allow
for an appeal of compensation after the original determination. These
rules also state that the Agency official conducting the review of the
appeal shall be either the head of the Agency or his or her authorized
designee. However, it further states that the official shall not have
been directly involved in the action appealed. Miller commented that
because of this ruling, none of the Port Authority Commissioners, Steve
Jilk, or himself could act as the appeals officer. Commissioners agreed
that Ron Wasmund, City of Rosemount Public Works Director, should be
named the appeals officer but the resolution naming him as the officer
should include his name. Staff agreed to amend the resolution to
include Ron Wasmund's name.
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MOTION by Sinnwell to approve A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY'S PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR RON WASMUND AS THE APPEALS OFFICER FOR THE ROSEMOUNT PORT
AUTHORITY. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: Mawe, Anderson, Dunn, McMenomy,
Edwards, Sinnwell. Nays: 0.
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Chairperson Dunn questioned whether discussion of the relocation claim
for A & G Autobody should be held in a closed session. Port Authority
Attorney Miles advised that reaction to the claim or an appeal, if there
is one, should be held in a closed session. Ms. Wentworth of Conworth,
Inc. reviewed the A & G Autobody claim presented to the Port Authority
and recommended a fixed payment of $20,000 in lieu of actual moving
related expenses, but also advised that it is the right of the Port
Authority to make a payment in excess of the statutory limit if it
chooses. She also advised that the Port Authority should be careful to
treat all the businesses fairly and equally and should also be careful
of setting a precedence. Jeff Halbert, owner of A & G Autobody,
reviewed his reasons for requesting a payment of $50,808-80, which is
based on their average annual net earnings for the years 1990 and 1991.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the amount of the relocation
payment, the process to follow should an appeal of the payment occur,
Chairperson Dunn's request that the Halberts provide a financial
statement or other documentation showing what their company's assets are
worth, and whether funds are presently available to pay relocation
claims. Also discussed was the idea of waiting to see proposals from
the other Armory businesses before making a decision on the A & G
Autobody claim.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve a fixed payment in lieu of actual moving
related expenses for A & G Autobody, Inc. in the amount of $20,000.
SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: Anderson, McMenomy, Edwards, Sinnwell.
Nays: Dunn, Mawe.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised the Authority that
owners of the Armory properties on Highway 3 have not entered into
active negotiations regarding the sale of their land. Because these
properties need to be acquired by May 1, 1993, quick -take condemnation
may be necessary to successfully complete the acquisition. Miller
explained that this option, if the Port Authority chooses to approve it,
will not preclude negotiations with the Armory property owners and that
negotiations can still take place even though proceedings are taking
place. Executive Director Jilk advised; for the record, i that the
Economic Development Authority took a position that these*properties
should be acquired for site access and for general aesthetics purposes.
It was after that decision was made that the City began planning the use
of the properties for stormwater ponding. He further stated that it is
important to acquire these properties by May 1, 1993 or the project may
be held up.
MOTION by McMenomy to approve
EMINENT DOMAIN, for the parcels
and amending the resolution to
properties. SECOND by Mawe.
Mawe, Anderson. Nays: 0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
of land known as the "Armory Properties"
include the legal descriptions of the
es: Dunn, McMenomy, Edwards, Sinnwell,
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Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised the Authority that the
"Scope of Services Agreement" from Springsted to review Tax Increment
Finance receipts from the county is not yet complete. Miller advised
that an estimate of costs could be ready by the January 19th Port
Authority meeting.'
At this point Commissioner Edwards requested a return to agenda item
7. B. to discuss his concerns relating to the board's process in
reviewing relocations claims.
Because of concerns that the Port Authority should be more involved in
the airport relocation decision process, Executive Director Jilk
suggested that he could provide an update of airport relocation issues
at the Port Authority's monthly work sessions.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised that no further
negotiations have taken place between the Port Authority's attorneys and
the Strese's attorneys regarding the purchase of the Strese Oil
property, even though two attempts had been made.
Port Authority commissioners concurred that a goal -setting retreat on
February 20, 1993 should be scheduled. Concerns were raised regarding
costs of the facilitator and the off-site location. Commissioners
agreed that it was important to have a facilitator but requested that
the cost of his services and an outline or summary of the day's
activities be provided at the January 19th meeting.
Concerns regarding the Repairs, Inc. relocation were discussed.
Commissioners felt that this issue should be resolved before making any
decisions regarding redevelopment proposals for this property. It was
felt that Mr. Cope, owner of Repairs, Inc., should be sent a letter
advising of the costs to relocate to the Nordvick property and request a
decision as to whether Mr. Cope is interested or not. Economic
Development Coordinator Miller stated that staff may request direction
from the Port Authority to offer a fixed payment in lieu of relocation
figures.
MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary