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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting held
on June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Port Authority Commissioners Droste, Weisensel,
Freske, Ober, Block, and Wolf in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin and
Deputy Director Kienberger.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Deputy Director Kienberger noted the presenter item 6.a. “Open to Business” was unable to make it this
evening. The presentation will be rescheduled for July.
Chairperson Essler noted the change in order of the agenda. The chairperson report and reports from Port
Authority Commissioners will be shifted to the beginning of the agenda to allow for more open dialogue and
allow commissioners the opportunity to inform staff of discussions commissioners have been hearing out in the
public.
Motion by Droste Second by Ober
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf Second by Freske
Motion to approve the consent agenda
3.a. Approval of the May 17, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
Ayes: 7.
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chairperson Essler further elaborated on the intent on adjusting the agenda and the goal of being able to have
Port Authority bring ideas and propose items to accomplish.
Deputy Director Kienberger noted this is also a good opportunity for staff to provide additional information as
to what abilities the Port Authority has and will bring these items to the July meeting.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Droste discussed the positive feedback he had received regarding the Rhythm Fest over this past
weekend. Droste also discussed the excitement around the two breweries set to open. Droste also mentioned
Johnson Controls partnership with Dakota County Technical College to provide more skill training offerings.
Commissioner Freske stated she continues to receive questions about what is going on downtown now that the
Morrison is completed. Freske requested if there are properties for sale or lease to have the Port Authority
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JUNE 21, 2022
aware of those properties.
Commissioner Weisensel questioned if Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss reaches out to
competitors who have establishments in the area and suggested a few competitor restaurants for Van Oss to
reach out too.
Commissioner Wolf would like to further discuss what a proper housing and commercial ratio would be for
Rosemount and what is Port Authority aiming for. Commissioner Freske suggested tying the goal into the
Akron/County Road 42 area.
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Project Updates
Deputy Director Kienberger provided an update to a few of the project’s commissioners requested follow
ups on. The hotel discussion continues to be on hold and staff has not been informed of a date and
further elaborated on the action before council regarding the memory care facility. The
commercial/services RFI ended up going with a site in Wisconsin however the applicant ended up
withdrawing their application due to residential concerns. Staff continues to work with the Lighthouse
Management to discuss next steps for the Super America/Speedway property.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a Motion by Essler and
Second by Freske the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk