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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
April 21, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on April 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom.
Chair Weisensel called the meeting to order with Commissioners Droste, Freske, Wolf, Essler,
Block, 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
Deputy Director Lindquist 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 Block
Motion to Approve February 4, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Droste, Block, Ober, Weisensel, Essler, Freske, Wolf
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Project Updates
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed status of current projects including;
• Phase 1 of the Israleson Property may go to Planning Commission in the near future.
• The City Council hired Westwood to put together a site plan for the Akron Avenue area and
will include the potential City Recreation Center
• The Davis medical building will be applying for a building permit in May.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Election of Chairperson; Commissioner Freske nominated Weisensel for Chairperson.
Motion to close nominations
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
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Motion to elect Chairperson Weisensel
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Election of Vice Chairperson; Commissioner Essler nominated Freske for Vice Chairperson.
Motion to close nominations
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Motion to elect Vice Chairperson Freske
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Election of Treasurer; Commissioner Block nominated Essler for Treasurer
Motion to close nominations
Motion by Weisensel Second by Wolf
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Motion to elect Treasurer Essler
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
5.b. Annual Report
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss reported economic development highlights from
April 2019 to April 2020. Highlights include the strong partnership with Xcel Energy to certify sites
in a Shovel Ready program. Additionally, The Morrison project is on track to close on the property
in May with construction to begin soon after.
5.c. COVID Update
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the City’s efforts during COVID-19 to
assist businesses during this time. Efforts include; Restaurant BINGO, a COVID-19 resources
website, and a business mapping website.
Staff noted Rosemount Restaurant week may start this fall in effort to encourage residents to visit
local restaurants. Commissioner Freske suggested marketing local restaurants that are currently
open.
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5.d. Marketing & Cold Calls
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss recapped his marketing and cold call efforts in the
last year. The call lists included a number of local developers and local/national businesses.
Commissioner Freske questioned the traffic numbers over the last several years for the Akron
Avenue and County Road 42 area. Staff will try to find historic traffic data.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Offered condolences to the family of past councilmember and former chair, Mike Baxter.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Freske
second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender,
City Clerk