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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting
held on January 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West.
Chair Freske called the meeting to order with Port Authority Commissioners Droste, Weisensel,
Block, Essler and Wolf in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin, Deputy
Director Kienberger and Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss.
Commissioner Ober was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Guest present included; Mike Waldo from Ron Clark Construction
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Block
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 6.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Essler
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
a. Approval of the December 21, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Freske, 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 and Mike
Waldo from Ron Clark was present and gave an update on the current construction and tenant
status at The Morrison . Mr. Waldo intends to host a grand opening sometime in May. Mr. Waldo
also provided an update on Tap Society noting the restaurant is on hold for the time being due to
the pandemic and financing which has been a challenge for several new restaurants in the industry.
Commissioners discussed what is a best practice when determining a ratio for the housing market
Rosemount should be targeting as commissioners want to increase population in order to obtain
more commercial, however still maintain the hometown feel. Commissioner Freske requested staff
provide a table with a comprehensive view of the current market and from there determine a
plan/policy on how to obtain the demands of the market.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 18, 2022
NEW BUSINESS
5.a. Resolution Approving the TIF Note for Morrison Partners, LLC.
Economic Development Coordinator Eric Van Oss recapped the Morrison Redevelopment project and
how the city required a Contract for Private Redevelopment which established some of the terms of the
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and performance measures. As part of the terms, Port
Authority will issue a pay as you go TIF note for the principal amount of $3.4 million after receipt of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the first phase of the residential project. Staff and the consultant, Ehler’s
Inc., have confirmed that all the conditions have been met. Based on where market values have been,
staff and the consultant believe this likely will be paid off early.
Motion by Droste Second by Block
Motion to Approve the Resolution approving the issuance of, and providing the form,
terms, covenants and tax directions for the issuance of its taxable tax increment revenue
note, series 2022A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,400,000
Ayes: Block, Freske, Essler, Droste, Wolf, Weisensel
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chairperson Freske noted the Expo is scheduled for March 5th and suggested staff reach out to vendors
recapping updates that were made from last year.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
None.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
Commissioners thanked Mike Waldo for attending.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Freske
and a second by Essler the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk