HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Approval of May 15, 2018, Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
May 15, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on May 15, 2018, 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, DeBettignies, Smith, Wolf,
Freske and Ober in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, Deputy Director
Lindquist, and Recording Secretary Armstrong.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Director Martin stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Debettignies
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: DeBettignies, Smith, Freske, Droste, Wolf, Weisensel, Ober
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf Second by Smith
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of April 17, 2018, Meeting Minutes
b. Bills and Invoices
Ayes: Droste, Ober, DeBettignies, Wolf, Smith, Weisensel, Freske
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Draft Economic Development Section-Comprehensive Plan
Director Lindquist said modifications have been made based on feedback. Smith said the Business
Expo was a success and asked if it could be a separate line item in the plan. Lindquist said that the
plan is a 10 year document and there are unforeseen events that if also added would make it too
specific. Mayor Droste asked how current the data can be when looking out to 2040, Lindquist said
table 3 is the newest information. Droste also asked for the plan to be more specific about the type
of retail the City is looking for.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
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May 15, 2018
4.b. Motion to Approve Development Framework for Downtown Rosemount Update 2017
Director Lindquist said that approval of the framework would allow for ability to apply for grants.
Smith had questions about unattractive buildings and the proper use of eminent domain. There was
discussion about current buildings in the Downtown district. Lindquist stated the intent of the
framework is not to target buildings.
Motion by Wolf Second by Droste
Motion to Approve the development framework for Downtown Rosemount Update 2017
Ayes: Freske, Droste, Ober, Smith, Weisensel, DeBettignies, Smith
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Election of Chair: DeBettignies nominated Wolf and Smith nominated Weisensel for Chairperson
position.
Motion to close nominations
Motion by Weisensel Second by DeBettignies
Voting by show of hands: (1) in favor of Wolf, (6) in favor of Weisensel.
Motion to elect Chairperson Weisensel
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Election of Vice Chair: DeBettignies nominated Freske for Vice Chairperson position.
Motion to close nominations
Motion by Weisensel Second by Wolf
Voting by show of hands: (7) in favor of Freske.
Motion to elect Vice Chairperson Freske
Motion by Weisensel Second by Wolf
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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Election of Treasurer: Smith nominated DeBettignies and DeBettignies nominated Smith for
Treasurer position.
Motion to close nominations
Motion by Weisensel Second by DeBettignies
Voting by show of hands: (4) in favor of DeBettignies, (3) in favor of Smith.
Motion to elect Treasurer DeBettignies
Motion by Weisensel Second by Smith
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
5.b. Draft Port Authority Budget
Lindquist put together an annual work plan that is not too different from 2017. This budget
primarily funds Port Authority initiatives. Weisensel said he would like to see “Retail Strategies”
indicated in here rather than the Community Development budget.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Droste
Motion to approve draft budget with the addition of “Retail Strategies”
Ayes: Freske, DeBettignies, Smith, Weisensel, Ober, Droste
Not present: Wolf
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PROJECT UPDATES
Lindquist reviewed the final draft of Retail Strategies’ brochure for upcoming trade shows. There
was some discussion to the business that were listed and not listed on the map. Consideration was
taken to size the map in detail for promotional purposes. There was discussion on how data is
collected.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
None
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None
ADJOURNMENT
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
May 15, 2018
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Weisensel
second by Droste the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leah Armstrong, Recording Secretary