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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6- July 16, 2019 Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on July 16, 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, Block, Freske, Wolf and Ober in attendance. Commissioner Essler was absent. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, Deputy Director Lindquist, and Recording Secretary Barikmo. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Martin 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 Wolf Second by Freske Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of June 18, 2019, Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Block, Ober, Weisensel, Freske, Wolf Nays: 0. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. Project Update Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the upcoming ribbon cutting and ground breaking events. The Wexford project has received their grading permit and work has begun. Staff has requested improved plan layouts for the Recreation Center. 4.b. Downtown Redevelopment Update Deputy Director Lindquist briefly discussed the progress for the downtown redevelopment. Mike Waldo, with Ron Clark Construction, presented the site plans. Waldo stated that verbal agreements have been made with property owners; signatures will be obtained in the coming weeks. Waldo explained that they may be able to assist some tenants and shop owners to relocate their businesses within Rosemount. Discussions will occur after they take ownership of the property. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 16, 2019 Waldo further discussed the proposed underground parking and apartment building plans for the downtown mall area. They intend to place a privacy fence on the back side of the property to separate the high density housing and residential neighborhood. Waldo’s tentative timeline is to submit plans to the City in September 2019 and have the Port Authority and Planning Commissions review them in October. Pending approval of the commissions, the project will go to Council in November. Construction is anticipated to begin on May 1, 2020 with a 14-month construction period. 4.c. Economic Development Coordinator Update City Administrator Martin updated the commission that the employment offer has been accepted by Eric Van Oss. Eric will start as the Economic Development Coordinator on August 5, 2019. Council will authorize the hiring of Eric at the City Council meeting on July 16, 2019. NEW BUSINESS CHAIRSPERSON’S REPORT Chair Weisensel mentioned he had sent out an email to the commissioners regarding economic development. The commission briefly discussed tactics to attract more businesses. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Executive Director Martin promoted the Greater MSP event taking place on August 5, 2019. Two staff members will be attending. Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the Hutchinson article that Commissioner Freske sent out. Lindquist informed the commission that similar city demographic and community information is available on the website. 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 Weisensel meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jessie Barikmo, Recording Secretary