HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. February 19, 2019, Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on February 19, 2019, 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, Essler, Block, Freske and
Ober in attendance. Staff present included Deputy Director Lindquist, and City Clerk Fasbender.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Deputy Director Lindquist stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Ober
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 6.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Droste Second by Freske
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of January 15, 2019, Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Block, Ober, Weisensel, Essler, Freske
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Rosemount Expo
Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the upcoming expo and presented the commercial created for
the expo to share via public access channel and social media. Ms. Lindquist also stated details about
the expo are now up on the billboard along Highway 52. Ms. Lindquist stated there are still booths
available for the event.
Staff will send out a schedule and details of the day to all commissioners and commissioners can
then sign up to cover certain times if available to do so.
4.b. Business Appreciation Event
Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the outcome and recapped the business appreciation event.
Due to the weather, approximately 25 people did not attend. A few items Commissioners discussed;
Commissioner Essler suggested connecting with those businesses who did not attend to get a feel on
why, Commissioner Freske suggested refreshing the flow of the event to potentially add a take-away
along with additional time for businesses to interact and ask questions of council and staff, etc.
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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Port Authority agreed overall the event was a well-received and that the event should be scheduled
for next year.
Commissioners had several questions regarding the Chamber, i.e. what involvement do other cities
have with a chamber, are current Rosemount businesses interested in forming a local chamber, what
opportunities or partnering events does Rosemount have with Dakota Chambers of Commerce.
Ms. Lindquist intends to invite Dakota Chambers of Commerce to a future Port Authority meeting
to discuss the relationship between Dakota Chambers of Commerce and Rosemount.
4.c. Business Visit Program
Deputy Director Lindquist asked commissioners who would be interested and available for visits
with CF Industries and Flint Hills. Ms. Lindquist will coordinate schedules and send calendar invites
with the final date & times.
4.d. Project Updates
Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the retail strategy update attachment. Ms. Lindquist stated
Retail Strategies is nationwide, but the understanding is Retail Strategies will use their leverage to
connect them with local Minnesota businesses.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by
Weisensel, second by Ober the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:57p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender, City Clerk