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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
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on November 21, 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, Smith, Freske and
DeBettignies in attendance. 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 were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Weisensel. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of October 17, 2017, Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Smith, Freske, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
4.a. Approval of Port Authority Budget
Community Development Director Lindquist discussed the proposed Port Authority Budget. A
couple of minor changes shifted funds between line items. The cost of the Open to Business
program would be increasing by $500.
Chair Weisensel noted a potential change depending on if Council decides to move forward with a
contract with Retail Strategies or a new Economic Development position.
Motion by Wolf. Second by Freske.
Motion to Approve Budget as presented by staff and forwarded to Council.
Ayes: Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Smith, Freske, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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4.b. Creative MN Discussion
Chair Weisensel discussed his participation in an arts program with the Rosemount Area Arts
Council (RAAC). The program involves RAAC deciding how to move forward in the community.
Mr. Weisensel discussed some of the metrics provided in the packet relating to arts, employment
and economic development benefits for a community.
Commissioner Smith inquired what RAAC’s thoughts are on the metrics provided. Chair Weisensel
spoke about his impressions of the discussions and RAAC’s mission related to the arts in
Rosemount.
Commissioner DeBettignies noted differences in age or generational aspects and how things will
change over time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.a. Canada Circle Discussion
Community Development Director Lindquist reviewed the layout and the background of the parcel.
Staff has received a number of calls regarding the property, which the Port Authority has been
discussing selling for some time. Ms. Lindquist explained how the city acquired the property. Staff
is looking to determine an appropriate price for the property. The city must split the profits of the
sale 50/50 with the County on a certain portion of the property.
Ms. Lindquist discussed a couple of the potential businesses for the site.
Ms. Lindquist stated that staff’s impression from past discussions was that the City was looking to
break even. She provided the purchase price, estimated site prep costs, and utility costs.
Commissioner Smith inquired if staff was aware of the fair market value of the property. Ms.
Lindquist does not have that figure, but the original appraisal was for approximately $2.25/square
foot in 2005.
Chair Weisensel inquired about the profit split with the County. Ms. Linquist explained that the split
would only apply to a certain portion of the property.
Commissioners discussed the potential implications of the price. Ms. Lindquist clarified that if the
Port Authority would like to pursue a market rate price, then the city should have the property
appraised. Chair Weisensel discussed the benefits of having the appraisal.
City Administrator Martin discussed how the Port Authority might frame the thought process.
Commissioner DeBettignies agreed that he has no interest in splitting the profits with the County
and the city should move forward with a cost no more than $1.85/square foot. Commissioners
Freske, Smith, and Wolf agreed, as well. Commissioner Droste noted that it may make sense to
market the property so the City could entertain multiple interests.
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Chair Weisensel reiterated the value of having an appraisal and not selling at a zero profit.
Commissioner DeBettignies inquired about the cost of having an appraisal. Staff stated they could
explore costs of an appraisal, if needed. After further discussion, the group indicated an appraisal
was not necessary and the cost of the site would be approximately $1.85 to $2.00/square foot. It was
noted that additional costs for utilities and area charges are needed along with some survey work.
PROJECT UPDATES
Ms. Lindquist updated the Port on various topics; OPUS would have a marketing flier done soon,
UMore RFP, activity on the Applebee’s property, and others.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chairperson Weisensel mentioned a couple of items including the website oppsites.com.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clarissa Hadler, City Clerk