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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting held
on February 21, 2023, 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 Weisensel, Ober,
Freske, Theisen and Klimpel in attendance. Staff present included Deputy Director Kienberger and
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss. Commissioner Wolf was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Fasbender administered oath of office to Paul Theisen and Tami Klimpel.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Klimpel
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 6.
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Theisen Second by Weisensel
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted
3.a. Approval of the January 17, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Ayes: Weisensel, Klimpel, Essler, Theisen, Freske
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON ’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Weisensel is attending the Greater MSP 2023 Kick Off event next week with Logan Martin and
will report back the findings at the next Port Authority meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. South Metro Auto Redevelopment
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss introduced representatives from Ebert Companies who
presented their proposal of a multifamily development for both parcels currently occupied by South Metro
Auto.
Commissioners had concerns regarding no access to 140th Circle and only access to high way 3 and requested a
traffic study be completed. Staff noted MnDOT has completed studies in the past and Highway 3 can handle
high volumes of traffic. Staff also noted a roundabout at the High School is forecasted for the near future which
would assist with current traffic issues .
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers, Inc representative, presented way to provide assistance for any financing gaps through
Tax Increment Financing.
OLD BUSINESS
7.a. Project Updates
Eric Van Oss provided an update of the latest project upd ates.
DISCUSSION
None.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Kienberger stated there will be n o Port Authority meeting in March .
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a motion by Essler and
s econd by Klimpel the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk