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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9- October 15, 2019, Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 15, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held on October 15, 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, Essler, Freske, Wolf and Ober in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, Deputy Director Lindquist, Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss and City Clerk Fasbender. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Executive Director Martin stated there were no changes to the agenda. Motion by Wolf Second by Droste Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wolf Second by Droste Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of September 17, 2019, Meeting Minutes Ayes: Droste, Block, Ober, Weisensel, Essler, Freske, Wolf Nays: 0. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. Project Update Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed status of current projects, retail strategies feedback and upcoming business visits. Van Oss also mentioned Noodles and Company building plans have been reviewed by staff and Merchants Bank is still working on details of a purchase agreement. 4.b. Downtown Redevelopment Project Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the plans and the approvals that will be requested for planning and financing of the downtown redevelopment project. Lindquist discussed in detail the tentative schedule of events and Commissioners were supportive of meeting on January 7, 2020 to maintain the desired approval schedule. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS OCTOBER 15, 2019 NEW BUSINESS 5.a. Economic Development Coordinator Update Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss updated the Commissioners on recent discussions he has had with medical developers and the main takeaway is Rosemount doesn’t currently have the density to support medical facilities and the demand won’t be in Rosemount until there are more rooftops in the eastern portion of the City. Commissioner Freske also referred to the future medical facilities to be developed near County Road 42 and Pilot Knob and how that may impact the appeal for medical facilities to come to Rosemount at this time. Port Authority members discussed the option of zoning specific areas to put a certain focus on those areas, i.e. medical district. Staff will continue to investigate this option as Woodbury has done. CHAIRSPERSON’S REPORT None DIRECTOR’S REPORT Deputy Director Lindquist discussed the Rosemount Business Bulletin that will be shared and posted on the City’s website and asked for comments/feedback. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Freske discussed the issues that local businesses are having finding employees and is wondering how Port Authority can help. Commissioner Block suggested a retirement job fair. COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Weisensel second by Essler meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender, City Clerk