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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Minutes of August 4, 1992 Regular MeetingROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was duly held on Tuesday, August 4, 1992 at 5:30I,p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 2875 - 145th Street West. Acting Chairperson Edwards called the meeting to order with Commissioners Mawe, Anderson, Wippermann, and Sinnwell present. Commissioner Dunn was absent. Also present were Executive Director Jilk, Economic Development Coordinator Miller, and City Attorney Mike Miles. Additions to the agenda were made as follows: 5. D) Repairs, Inc.; 6. B) Mosquito Control Commission - Weekly Update from Staff Person; 6. C) Railroad Property at C.R. 42 and T.H. 3 - Quonset Huts; 6. D) Variances MOTION by Wippermann to approve the minutes of the July 21, 1992 meeting with a correction to change the motion made by Sinnwell to read motion made by McMenomy to approve the quote from Enpro Assessment. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Economic Development Coordinator Miller reviewed his memo regarding grant and loan programs to local businesses. It was agreed among commissioners that the Port Authority should not involve themselves with this type of financial assistance and that little additional time should be spent discussing it. Sinnwell stated that this item was for informational uses only so that the City would be prepared to direct local business owners to the appropriate place for assistance. Commissioner McMenomy took his chair at 5:42 p.m. MOTION by Wippermann to approve the proposal of PEER, Inc. to complete an environmental analysis of land on Highway 3 adjacent to the Armory site for an amount of $5,615. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: Mawe, Anderson, Wippermann, Edwards, Sinnwell. Nays 0. Abstain: McMenomy. City Attorney Miles reviewed the memo from Eric Short regarding a status report on the Rosemount Plaza Condominiums. Miles informed members that Midway National Bank has foreclosed its mortgage and'owns the unsold condominium units. Rosemount HRA (Port Authority) has obtained a judgment against the developer for the Authority's investment in the project. Commissioner Sinnwell inquired whether the survey for Repairs, Inc. was available for reviewal since it was due July 31, 1992. Jilk advised that the survey had not been received as promised but the surveyor is now promising August 7, 1992. Miller advised PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1992 that the contracts to complete environmental assessment work on the Repairs Inc. property had been signed. MOTION by Mawe to recommend approval to adopt A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL LAW and directing Briggs and Morgan to prepare amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan. SECOND by Sinnwell. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, McMenomy, Edwards, Sinnwell, Mawe. Nays: 0. Commissioner Sinnwell had received information that the Mosquito Control Commission was interested in locating in Rosemount. Mr. Sinnwell was concerned that information of this nature was not getting to the board members. It was decided that a bi-weekly report should be included in their Port Authority meeting packets from John Miller to update Commissioners. Discussion was held in regards to the City possibly acquiring the property at the northeast corner of C.R. 42 and T.H. 3. Commissioners concurred that if the City was in possession of this piece of property, it would facilitate the possibility of CMC including this piece in their development plans. If CMC cannot put this property into their plans, the City can then determine other options for cleaning it up and developing it. Attorney Miles will review condemnation of rail right-of-way for the next meeting. Commissioner Sinnwell explained a complaint he had received from residents regarding setback requirements and variance procedures and a subsequent meeting they had with staff. Jilk advised that when a complaint of this nature is received, a meeting should be arranged with all parties to meet with the City Administrator and staff. Miller advised that a budget work session is scheduled for August 13, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. Miller advised that the Chanhassen field trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. He asked that members RSVP so that transportation can be arranged. Commissioner McMenomy advised that the appraisals for the businesses located on Highway 3 adjacent to the Armory site had just been received by him at his place of business. It was agreed to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss these appraisals. MOTION by Sinnwell to adjourn to an Executive Session. SECOND by McMenomy. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. The regular meeting reconvened at 6:33 p.m. PORT AUTHORITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1992 MOTION by Sinnwell to adjourn. SECOND by Wippermann. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Widstrom Recording Secretary