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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
June 16, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on June 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in Rosemount Council Chambers 2875 145th Street West.
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
Executive Director Martin stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf Second by Block
Motion to Approve of May 19, 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 the status of current projects. The
Morrison redevelopment had a groundbreaking and staff showed a video highlighting the event. The
video will be shared with the public at a later date. The Commissioners asked additional information
be added relating to the project such as it was a private sale, it is not a city project, and the timing for
demolition and new construction. Noodles and Company will be opening this summer. Rudy’s will
be rebranding, but the ownership will remain the same and they are aiming to open after Labor Day.
Medi-Car has announced they will be closing due to a variety of reasons; Debi McConnell send an
email to staff and posted a farewell on Facebook.
Staff distributed the Request for Proposal for the commercial site visioning. Staff will share the
scoring criteria and expectations of the RFP with the Port Authority at the July meeting. Interviews
with selected companies will occur at the end of July.
The Port Authority commented on the amount of apartments recently approved and wondered how
many are needed in the community. Ms. Lindquist noted Maxfield has conducted a draft Dakota
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
June 16, 2020
Countywide market study and will follow up with information about each City. Staff will provide
that information when it becomes available.
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. COVID Update
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the City’s continued efforts during
COVID-19 to assist businesses. Mr. Van Oss noted restaurants, gyms, and salons have since
reopened at reduced indoor capacity per the latest guidelines from Governor Walz.
Staff is working with Communications Director Lee Stoffel on creating a branded window cling for
businesses. The Rosemount Cares initiative will promote our local businesses and what they are
doing to make their operations safe for customers and employees. Similar to the restaurant takeout
video, staff is planning on producing a series of videos highlighting new operating procedures of
local establishments.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chair Weisensel mentioned his attendance to the National League of Cities summer online meetings
and noted a few highlights from his attendance.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Ober questioned if the Farmer’s Market took place this past Saturday.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Essler
second by Block the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender,
City Clerk