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
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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