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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18 , 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority was held
on August 18, 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 Block Second by Ober
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Essler 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 recent ribbon cutting at Hope Field House.
Mr. Van Oss also noted the upcoming joint work session with the City Council and Planning
Commission. The meeting will discuss commercial visioning on October 13th with the consultant
Perkins & Will.
4.b. COVID Update
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the City’s continued efforts during
COVID-19 to assist businesses. The CARES grant application closed on August 28th and 64 grants
were submitted and 41 businesses have currently met the criteria to move forward in the grant
process.
Port Authority suggested staff re-connect with the businesses in the downtown area that are eligible
for the grant, but not yet submitted the application.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18 , 2020
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Creative Minnesota Report – RAAC Presentation
The Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) made a presentation regarding the Creative Minnesota
Report focusing on the economic impact of the arts in Rosemount. Sheila Smith was present via
Zoom and discussed the report in depth.
Councilmember Freske questioned if RAAC thought upgrades need to be made at the amphitheater
stage in Central Park to better utilize the area in the future? Port Authority suggested a future
meeting with RAAC, City Council and Park & Recreation Commission could be held to see what
improvements are necessary.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Droste recapped a recent meeting he attended with the Regional Council of Mayors group.
Mayor Droste noted several projects that are to take place in the future and noted the suburbs are
seeing an increase in traffic.
Mayor Droste also noted the recent fiber installation in a rural section of Rosemount, funded by the
State’s Broadband Expansion program.
Port Authority Member Ober questioned the status of the Fairview funds and whether City Council
authorized issuance of the funds. City Administrator Martin noted the Fairview funding request will
be going back to council for further discussion in October.
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 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender,
City Clerk