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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Minutes of December 15, 1992 Work SessionROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS WORK SESSION DECEMBER 15, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Rosemount Port Authority was duly held on December 15, 1992 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 Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, and Edwards present. Commissioners Mawe and Sinnwell were absent. Executive Director Jilk was also present. There was a request to discuss the Nordvik property and the Comprehensive Guide Plan status if time permitted. Executive Director Jilk updated the commissioners on the status of the land swap between the Port Authority, Dakota Central, and the Rosemount Mall so that a handicap access can be installed in the mall and improvements made to the surrounding area. Commissioner Sinnwell took his chair at 5:35 p.m. Considerable discussion ensued regarding how the proposed improvements are to be funded and assessing the affected property owners was discussed as an option. Concerns were raised that the Port Authority should not commit to financial aid for the project and that the issues of the land swap and the development and funding of the project should be kept separate. Maintenance of the property was also discussed and it was suggested that stipulations be included in an agreement. MOTION by Wippermann to continue the preparation of specifications and documents for the land swap between the Port Authority, Dakota Central and Rosemount Mall. SECOND by Anderson. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. (No poll) Executive Director Jilk commented on the involvement and coordination between the Port Authority, Planning Commission, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce regarding the preparation of Star City Recertification materials. Jilk explained that the process involved a lot of time and effort on the part of all of these committees. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the merits of continuing the Star City program. Jilk explained that at one time there were incentives in the form of grants, etc. for cities to be involved in the program and this is not necessarily the case anymore. Jilk also advised that since Dakota County has started the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership for cities within Dakota County, there is a question on whether there is a need to participate in both programs. Jilk also commented that the process that is being accomplished to gain recertification should be done anyway for goal setting purposes and the work to comply for Star City recertification doesn't take that much more time. A consensus was reached that more input on the one year and three year plans was needed and further discussion was needed on whether to continue in the program. Executive Director Jilk introduced Jacquelyn Wentworth and John Connors of Conworth, Inc., the firm hired to assist the Port Authority in relocating the Armory businesses and Rosemount Ice Company. They were in attendance to review general information regarding relocation rights and benefits as described in the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. They reviewed the different moving cost reimbursements and reestablishment ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 15, 1992 WORK SESSION expenses that businesses could qualify for. They advised the Commissioners, that as progress was made with the businesses, reports would be submitted to John Miller and the Lindquist and Vennum law firm. At 6:52 p.m. Chairperson Dunn called for a break. The meeting resumed at 6:55 p.m. Executive Director Jilk updated the commissioners on the progress of the ice arena. Jilk informed them that the contractor has 450 calendar days to complete the entire project which puts completion at approximately February 5, 1994. It was discovered, however, according to the contractor's construction schedule, that the ice arena is scheduled to be the last phase of the project to be constructed. The contractor and armory officials have been advised that this schedule is not acceptable because a whole season of ice time will be lost instead of having the half season of ice time as planned and budgeted for. The armory officials were agreeable to a revised schedule and a response is expected from the contractor in a week as to the feasibility of a change. Jilk advised the commissioners on the investment of the Port Authority bonds for the project and also stated a bi-weekly status report would be provided on the project. A major concern was having a facility manager on board in a timely manner to not only take some of the work load off of the City Administrator and be involved in the construction of the facility but to start scheduling ice - time and the banquet facility. It was recommended that this person be on staff by March 1993. It was suggested that discussion of the Repairs, Inc. lease, which is up in January, should begin. MOTION by Dunn to adjourn. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom Recording Secretary