HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of March 21, 2017 Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 21, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on March 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145th Street West,
Rosemount.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Wolf, Freske and
DeBettignies attending. Commissioner Smith was absent. Staff present included City Administrator
Martin and Community Development Director Lindquist. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Martin stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Droste.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Wolf.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of February 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. Canada Circle Property-Dave Finnegan in attendance
Staff indicated that the owner of the Polfus property was scheduled to attend the meeting, to discuss
sale of the site and purchase of the City-owned Canada Circle property. Unfortunately after
discussions with the owner, he indicated the timing wasn’t right to work on this transaction. For
now the item is done. Lindquist indicated that over time there has been some interest from local
businesses and that could be followed up on.
Commissioner Droste asked about placing a sign on the property advertising its sale. Staff indicated
that a sign can be added to the property.
Because this item was shorter than anticipated, staff reviewed a proposal that the City had submitted
on. Lindquist explained that there was additional follow up questions including what incentives the
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MARCH 21, 2017
City would be willing to provide for the user. Staff reviewed the perimeters of the project, as
provided in the proposal and confirmed that the Port Authority would be comfortable stating they
could provide TIF for the project on eligible costs. Lindquist indicated that the user would be
coming to Rosemount for a site visit the first week in April and this information will be given to
them at that time.
4.b. NLC-The Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development
Community Development Director Lindquist discussed economic development messaging and
reviewed Port item. City Administrator Martin discussed knowledge of city and how important that
is for economic development. Commissioner Freske recommended highlighting ISD 196,
community parks, and the Money Magazine award in the 3 page marketing brochure. Commissioner
Droste recommended adding Business Park fiber, MVTA, and DCTC.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chair Weisensel suggested celebrating business anniversaries or some other type of recognition in
the community.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The CGI Video Tour was discussed. It was noted that there is a new Cable TV Coordinator and
there is a meeting set up to talk about creating and posting local videos on the City’s soon to be new
website. Staff will have more information next month.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Wolf,
second by DeBettignies, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk