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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. Minutes of January 19, 1993 Work SessionROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS ITEM # WORK SESSION .7 JANUARY 19, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount Port Authority was called to order on January 19, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West. Acting Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order with Commissioners Mawe, Wippermann, McMenomy and Sinnwell present. Also present were Executive Director Jilk, Economic Development Coordinator Miller, Public Works Director Wasmund, Planning Director Freese, and City Attorney Miles. Additions to the agenda were made as follows and were to be discussed after the work session items: 4. E) Meeting Time, 4. F) Armory Site Inspection, and 4. G) Funding. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the fund transfers to pay G.O. TIF bonds for Loch and Blake, third installment of HRA loan, and 1993 adminsitrative fee. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: Mawe, Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Sinnwell. Nays: 0. Economic Development Coordinator Miller requested commissioners, consideration to approve the completion of a motel feasibility study for the development of a motel at C.R. 42 and T.H. 3. Miller explained that two of the prospective developers requested that the study be completed and answered questions regarding the qualifications of the recommended firm, whether pricing comparisons from other firms were done, and the appearance of setting a precedence when feasibility studies are normally done by the developer. Commissioner Sinnwell suggested that the Port Authority move forward with the study and then request that the prospective developers share the cost of the study or sell the study to those developers to recoup a portion of the costs. MOTION by Mawe to approve the motel market study and financial analysis proposal submitted by Chase -Brackett Company for a cost not to exceed $4,500. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Sinnwell, Mawe. Nays: 0. Commissioner Edwards took his chair at 5:50 p.m. and assumed the role of acting chairperson. Economic Development.Coordinator Miller introduced Dave Simons and Dan Boxrud of SEH and explained that they were present to introduce the Business Park Concept Plan for the southeast corner of C.R. 42 and T.H. 3. To be discussed were their recommendations for planning, land use layout, and cost estimates of the infrastructure. Questions were answered regarding the order in which each phase of the park should be developed, planned accesses, railroad spurs, and the timeline for completion. Also discussed were plans for negotiations with property owners for acquisition of the property. Executive Director Jilk recommended that the Board proceed with the feasibility study, commence discussions and negotiations with all property owners, and then order appraisals on the properties. I - 14 ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 1993 MOTION by Sinnwell to direct staff to start negotiations on the business park property to see who is interested in working with us or selling their property to the Port Authority and to start putting firm numbers together and order a feasiblity study for the project. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: Wippermann, Sinnwell, Mawe, Edwards. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy, Anderson. Mr. Reid Hansen, representing Dakota Central Partners, presented their redevelopment proposal for the Repairs, Inc. site. Dr. Kerry Johnson, Mr. Ron Johnson, and their architect Gary Tushie of Tushie Montgomery Associates, Inc., presented their redevelopment proposal for the Repairs, Inc. site. Discussion followed regarding the Repairs, Inc. lease and relocation and the desire to make a decision as soon as possible so that the Port Authority can move ahead with one of the redevelopment proposals for the site. MOTION by Sinnwell to have this as a formal item by the second meeting in February so that a decision can be made one way or the other on the Repairs, Inc. lease and relocation so that the Port Authority can move ahead and accept one of the two redevelopment proposals for the Repairs, Inc. site, if indeed that is appropriate. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Abstain: McMenomy. Economic Development Coordinator Miller informed the Board that attorney David Allgeyer from Lindquist and Vennum was present to present an update on the Repairs, Inc. lease. Because the update contained attorney/client privileged information, it was suggested the meeting be adjourned to a closed session. MOTION by Edwards to adjourn to a closed session. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. MOTION by Mawe to reschedule the February 2 regular Port Authority meeting to Monday, February 8, 1993 at 5:30 p.m. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. MOTION by McMenomy to adjourn. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom. Recording Secretary