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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority
was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Commissioners Weisensel, Ober, Freske,
Beaudette and Theisen. Commissioner Klimpel was absent.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Ober
Motion to approve the agenda
Ayes: 6.
Nays: None. Motion Carried .
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Theisen Second by Freske
Motion to approve consent agenda
Ayes: 6.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
a. Minutes of November 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Beaudette questioned staff whether a potential vendor currently at Mall of
America had reached out to staff yet for opportunities to open a store in the area. Staff
confirmed no discussions have taken place yet.
Commissioner Freske noted Tops Tavern shared a social media post that the restaurant would
be closing. Staff confirmed there will be new ownership taking over soon.
Commissioner Ober shared an article that was published in December regarding Lakeville North
students and the positive article regarding youth.
Commissioner Weisensel mentioned current superintendent Mary Krueger will be retiring at
the end of the school year.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Willy McCoy's of Shakopee, LLC Spending Plan TIF Agreement
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss; On October 17th, 2023 the Rosemount
Port Authority held a public hearing and approved a business subsidy for Willy McCoy's
of Shakopee, LLC. The developer requested $500,000 in excess, for unobligated tax
increment to pay for site improvement costs associated with a 7,500 square foot
restaurant with a roof top patio and banquet area. This TIF Agreement is similar to
several other TIF agreements.
Willy McCoy's representative was present and discussed the current plans for the
project. Currently, in the process for a development agreement to be signed and will
continue to move forward with the Lifetime timeline as Lifetime is the master developer
and Willy McCoy's is following their lead on timelines. The intent it to have the restaurant
complete as quickly as possible.
Motion by Theisen Second by Beaudette
Motion to approve the TIF Spending Plan for Willy McCoy's of Shakopee, LLC
subject to minor revisions as approved by staff and the city attorney.
Ayes: 6.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
b. 2024 Expo Updates
Community Development Technician Grant provided an overview of the Rosemount
Expo on March 2nd from 9:30-2:30 at the Rosemount Community Center highlighting the
shift to focus on more of the community and promoting more businesses, organizations,
etc.
Ms. Grant shared a few details the public can expect, i.e. classes, bingo cards, food and
beverages.
Commissioner Weisensel agreed this change is a good pivot and a good foundation to
expand on in the future. Commissioner Freske suggested to add more to the city
booths highlighting new development, PD/PW Campus, etc.
c. 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation
Community Development Director Kienberger discuss the annual the City receives
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds which are distributed by
the Dakota County CDA. The City was recently informed by the Dakota County
Community Development Agency (CDA) that our estimated allocation for Program Year
2024 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) is approximately $50,026. To secure the grant
money that is available, the city must prepare and submit an application that
specifies eligible activities or projects to which the city intends to allocate the
available funding.
City staff is proposing that the estimated $50,026 be allocated to a single activity; a
Home Improvement Loan Program. The program would be administered through the CDA
as they are the experts for the program. Rosemount however, will make the decision as
to who gets access to the loans.
Motion by Theisen Second by Ober
Motion to recommend City Council adopt a resolution approving Rosemount
2024 Community Development Block Grant application.
Ayes: 6.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
Economic Development coordinator highlighted the upcoming Ribbon Cutting at J&J
Sweets.
DISCUSSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority at the regular council
meeting and upon a motion by Essler and a second by Beaudette the meeting was adjourned at
6:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk