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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. 20170418 PAM RM ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held th on April 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 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, Community Development Director Lindquist and City Clerk Hadler. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Martin stated there is an addition of item 5.a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer Motion by Wolf. Second by Droste. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf. Second by Freske. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of March 21, 2017, Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 4.a. Comprehensive Plan Update – Economic Development Chapter Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the need to update the Economic Development chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, which is in the process of being updated. Staff is looking for feedback on potential changes during this update process. There are currently five overarching goals, and a number of action items in each. Ms. Lindquist noted that the Downtown Task Force is near the finish of the Downtown Redevelopment Framework update, which also feeds into the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Weisensel inquired whether the Downtown Task Force would be making a presentation to the Port Authority. Ms. Lindquist stated that the task force might present to Council. Mr. Weisensel asked that it be presented to Port Authority, as well. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 Commissioner Droste noted that there should be an increase in communication to businesses and residents. Ms. Lindquist noted that the goals should be very overarching for the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Droste noted the difference in development between 10 years ago and today. Business is shifting away from “big box” and toward specialty and service industries. Chair Weisensel stated some discussion around technology should be added. Ms. Lindquist also noted the changing retail environment and a shift away from shopping and toward entertainment. Commissioner Droste suggested the city examine mixing housing with the business area; or mixed use development. Ms. Lindquist noted a lack of commercial in the city, and keeping land available for when the opportunity does arise. She discussed the current strategy of the placement of commercial, industrial, and residential zoned land on the east side of town. Commissioner Droste noted future developments in Apple Valley and Lakeville that are mixed use. Chair Weisensel inquired whether the city has set aside an area that is walkable mixed use. Ms. Lindquist stated she thinks that Akron would be a good location for this because of DCTC. Commissioner DeBettignies noted that Akron will become a main arterial road. Commissioner DeBettignies noted that his business is shifting toward e-commerce, as well. Focusing on a regional distribution center might be one way to take advantage of this market shift. Chair Weisensel stated an item that he would like added to goals is supporting existing businesses. Commissioner DeBettignies noted the general industrial item, and asked whether we would consider heavy industrial if it was proposed. Ms. Lindquist stated the current plan recognizes existing, but does not allow for increases in heavy industrial. 4.b. NLC-The Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development Chair Weisensel stated this item will be skipped in the interest of time. 5.a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer Commissioner DeBettignies nominated Commissioner Weisensel for chair. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Wolf. Motion to close nominations. Ayes: 5 Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to elect Commissioner Weisensel by unanimous consent to the position of Chairperson. Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 Nays: None. Motion carried. Commissioner DeBettignies nominated Commissioner Wolf for Vice Chairperson. Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to close nominations. Ayes: 5 Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Freske. Motion to elect Commissioner Wolf by unanimous consent to the position of Vice Chairperson. Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. Commissioner Weisensel nominated Commissioner DeBettignies for Treasurer. Motion by Wolf. Second by Weisensel. Motion to close nominations. Ayes: 5 Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Weisensel. Second by Wolf. Motion to elect Commissioner DeBettignies by unanimous consent to the position of Treasurer. Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Freske, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT DIRECTOR’S REPORT Community Development Director Lindquist summarized some activities in economic development and site selectors. She noted that the site selectors for a manufacturer wanted to be next to other manufacturers. Ms. Lindquist stated that a landowner may be building a hotel on his property. Commissioner DeBettignies inquired if it is too soon to start to contact adjacent/ancillary businesses. Ms. Lindquist stated she would like to wait a little while. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Wolf noted the closing of Applebee’s. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Weisensel, second by Freske, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk