HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Minutes of August 18, 1992 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular meeting of the
Rosemount Port Authority was duly held on Tuesday, August 18, 1992 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West.
Chairperson Dunn called the meeting to order with all members present.
Also present were Executive Director Jilk, Economic Development Coordinator
Miller, and City Attorney Mike Miles.
Additions to the agenda were made as follows: 7. B) Repairs, Inc. Survey,
7. C) Procurement Policy, 7. D) National Guard Motor Pool, 7. E) Armory
Businesses Update, and 10. A) Update Armory/Community Center Project.
MOTION by Edwards to approve the agenda as amended. SECOND by Sinnwell.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Sinnwell to approve the minutes of the July 28, 1992 special
meeting as printed. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Wippermann to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1992 regular
meeting as printed. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Sinnwell to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1992 closed
executive session. SECOND by Edwards. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
MOTION by Mawe to approve payment of $4,000 to Bultema Appraisals as
requested by invoice dated August 4, 1992. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: 7.
Nays: 0.
City Attorney Miles reviewed his research regarding condemnation of rail
right-of-way. In his research he found that railroads are considered a
public use and therefore can use condemnation to acquire property. If the
railroad has ceased using the property and 10 years have elapsed, the
railroad loses their condemnation rights. If the subject property is still
in use by the railroad, it cannot be condemned for another public use. In
answer to the question of whether the property could be condemned for a
private development, he stated that it could not. Miles was directed to
continue the research including contacting the railroad to find out how the
property was acquired.
A concern was raised from Commissioner Sinnwell regarding the survey for
Repairs, Inc. It was thought that the survey was not being done in a
timely manner. It also appeared that the survey that had been provided was
done in 1988 and if that was the case, he questioned why it took so long to
produce. Executive Director Jilk advised that since staff had not reviewed
the survey, they were not in a position to comment on it. He asked members
to contact staff to resolve these types of concerns or questions before
being brought up in a public meeting.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1992
Executive Director Jilk advised members that he would provide the City's
purchasing policy at the next Port Authority meeting.
Executive Director Jilk apprised commissioners on the status of the
National Guard Motor Pool. He advised that no new discussions have taken
place with the National Guard since they visited two sites a month ago.
Staff was directed to contact the Guard to determine their level of
interest and to invite Tom Ryan of the National Guard to address an
upcoming Port Authority meeting.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller advised that the environmental
assessments for the Highway 3 Armory businesses had been ordered and that
work would begin shortly. Lee Smith of the HRA should be contacting the
businesses this week regarding relocation assistance. Discussion ensued
regarding the appropriate procedures to follow regarding negotiations and
acquisition. Members were advised that when Mr. Smith completes his work,
staff would then take the necessary steps to begin negotiations . Staff
was directed to advise Mr. Smith the Port Authority would like his work
completed by their next meeting.
Economic Development Coordinator Miller updated the Authority on the status
of amending the Tax Increment Finance Plan. Miller advised that the City
Council has set a Public Hearing for September 15, 1992. This amendment
includes transferring all of the old HRA and EDA activities and properties
to the Port Authority and also includes the expansion of the TIF district
to encompass all of the Armory property.
Chairperson Dunn voiced a concern regarding the Authority's lack of long
range planning and goals. He felt that the Authority should define areas
of objectives and goals rather than just reacting to projects and problems
as they arise. Dunn asked Commissioners if they felt a work session or
other means of facilitating this planning should take place. Discussion
ensued regarding whether it was needed at this time and also different
ideas regarding ways to achieve this planning, i.e. work session, retreat,
joint meeting with Downtown Scoping Committee, etc. Jilk suggested that
the Authority plan a work session before their required presentation to the
City Council around April of 1993 and make it their intent to include in
this report their goals and objectives.
Executive Director Jilk provided an update on the Armory/Community Center
Project. Jilk reviewed the bids received on August 13, 1992 and explained
the various options and costs.
MOTION by Dunn to adjourn. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Widstrom
Recording Secretary