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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210817 Meeting MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 17, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting held on August 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Vice Chair Block called the meeting to order with Port Authority Commissioners Droste, Ober, Essler, Weisensel and Wolf in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, Deputy Director Kienberger, Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss. Chair Freske was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA Motion by Block Second by Essler Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Weisensel Second by Droste Motion to Approve Consent Agenda a. Approval of the July 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes Ayes: Weisensel, Ober, Block, Essler, Droste, Wolf Nays: 0. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 4.a. Project Updates Economic Development Coordinator Eric Van Oss briefly noted a few project updates; OMNI Brewing, Tap Society and North 20 Brewing have all submitted plans for a review. Israelson Property has indicated building plans have been started. A purchase agreement is currently in progress for the community recreation center and the next step would be to form an operational agreement . UMore properties are currently working through regional infrastructure questions and Rosemount is on the list for one of the best places to live in 2021. 4.b. SAC Grant Pilot Program Economic Development Coordinator Eric Van Oss recapped the Sewer Availabilty Charge (SAC) which was introduced to Port Authority at the July regular meeting. After last month’s discussion, staff noted the following based on the feedback received from members: • The program covers up to 50% of City SAC fees when payment is submitted with the building permit. • The program would only be available to food and drink establishments. • The initial funding will remain the same at $20,000. ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 17, 2021 Establishments interested would fill out a form when they pay for a building permit. Up to 50% would come out of a fund allocated by the Port Authority. Port Authority members further discussed when the program would start, i.e. immediately or January 2022. Staff will review the process of unused credits and gain a better understanding of the vacancy window and report back to Port Authority. Port Authority members agreed the program is a good incentive and marketing plan to achieve commercial goals. Port Authority tabled this item for further discussion until the September 21st meeting. Due to time, item 5.a. Strategic Plan and Goals Mid-Year update is also delayed until the September 21st meeting. NEW BUSINESS 5.a. Strategic Plan and Goals Mid -Year Update Postponed until September 21, 2021 Port Authority Regular meeting. 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 the meeting by Weisensel and a second by Ober was unanimously adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Erin Fasbender City Clerk