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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 20, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on October 20, 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, Essler, Block,
Ober in attendance. Commissioner Wolf was absent. 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 Freske
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
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 and
highlighted the Morrison foundation and utility work is nearly complete. The developer is
anticipating people will be able to move in late summer of 2021. Additionally, the Clover has
submitted a building permit to construct a bar in part of their outdoor patio space. The Lorenz
Clinic is nearly complete, and a ribbon cutting has been scheduled with the Guitar Shop.
4.b. COVID Update
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the City’s continued efforts during
COVID-19 to assist businesses. Most of the businesses eligible for the Rosemount CARES grant
have likely applied and staff does not anticipate more applications before the November 9th deadline.
Dakota County will be providing an additional grant opportunity for home businesses. Staff will
promote the new County program to Rosemount businesses.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 20, 2020
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Shop Local Initiative
Staff has discussed moving forward with a shop local initiative and is looking to gauge the Port
Authority’s interest level. Several different ideas were discussed. Port Authority was in support of
the ideas and encouraged staff to move forward.
5.b. Discussion of Visioning Exercise
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the recent visioning session held on
October 13, 2020. Port Authority members discussed their feedback regarding the Charrette and all
are interested in seeing what the outcome is.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
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 Weisensel
second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender,
City Clerk