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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 - April 16, 2019 Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on April 16th, 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, Wolf and Ober in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, and City Clerk Fasbender. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. OATH OF OFFICE Dan Wolf was sworn in to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Wolf’s term will expire in 2023. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Martin stated there were no changes to the agenda. Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Essler Second by Wolf Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of March 19, 2019, Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Block, Ober, Weisensel, Essler, Freske, Wolf Nays: 0. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Project Updates Executive Director Martin highlighted Pellicci Hardware is set to open up at Terry’s Hardware. The official opening date has not been finalized. Other project items discussed; Canada Circle sale closed this month and construction is likely to start late summer/early fall, a meeting took place earlier this week regarding UMore Industrial site – the “site selectors” only visited Rosemount during their trip to Minnesota, Applebee’s is close to a deal which is not likely to be a restaurant user – the landowner chooses who to select as a tenant. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 NEW BUSINESS 6.a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer Election of Chairperson; Commissioner Block nominated Weisensel for Chairperson. Motion to close nominations Motion by Wolf Second by Droste. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. Motion to elect Chairperson Weisensel Motion by Wolf Second by Essler Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. Election of Vice Chairperson; Commissioner Essler nominated Freske for Vice Chairperson. Motion to close nominations Motion by Ober Second by Droste. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. Motion to elect Vice Chairperson Freske Motion by Wolf Second by Essler Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. Election of Treasurer; Commissioner Block nominated Essler for Treasurer Motion to close nominations Motion by Ober Second by Block Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. Motion to elect Treasurer Motion by Block Second by Droste Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion Carried. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 6.b. Discussion with Maureen Scallen Failor, Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce President of Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce (DCRC), Maureen Scallen Failor, attended the Port Authority meeting this evening to update Port Authority on DCRC role with Rosemount and updates on current projects. Ms. Failor started her presentation by congratulating the city for a well done State of the City address that took place earlier that morning. Ms. Failor briefed Port Authority on the Chamber’s value statements, vision, and the history of the Chamber and current memberships (over 600 memberships). Chair Weisensel requested to know how many of those memberships included Rosemount businesses. Ms. Failor highlighted the three initiatives brought to the Dakota County Chamber’s Board; transit/transportation within Dakota County, workforce development, and economic development of local communities and housing. Ms. Failor noted DCRC has hired a consultant to review our current county transit system and to bring data and validity that Dakota County needs improved transit to connect and move our residents around Dakota County. The study should take a few months and DCRC will share the results of the study once completed to Port Authority. DCRC is working with local school districts to come up with programs that will benefit our future leaders and guide them to career opportunities. Ms. Failor also noted the networking opportunities that DCRC hosts; Good Day Dakota County, Happy Hours, and several other events and programs throughout the day to try to accommodate all schedules. DCRC would love to partner with the City of Rosemount for their Home and Business Expo going forward and help grow the expo. Ms. Failor also mentioned to utilize DCRC to help market the City’s events i.e. Ribbon Cutting, Coffee with Council, Expo, etc. Commissioner Essler questioned what resources DCRC could provide to kick start a Rosemount local business group similar to what Farmington has. Ms. Failor suggested connecting with current Rosemount Chamber members and engage this core group as a start. The Chambers can be a very strong partner for the different events and opportunities in Rosemount. Commissioner Block questioned how other communities are addressing developers and the cost of land. Ms. Failor responded this is a common question being asked in a lot of communities today and the Chamber will continue to review and share with the Port Authority a response at later time. 6.c. Retail Strategies Website Review Executive Director Martin will send out an email with the web link to Port Authority and request feedback about the website. CHAIRSPERSON’S REPORT An email will be sent out to commissioners regarding the Greater MSP Meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel on March 22nd, 2019, the email will highlight a few topics discussed at the meeting. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 16, 2019 DIRECTOR’S REPORT None REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS None COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Ober, second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:55p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk