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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 15, 2023
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, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Commissioners Freske, Essler, Theisen,
Klimpel and Ober. Commissioner Beaudette arrived at 6:01 p.m.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Freske Second by Ober
Motion to approve agenda
Ayes: 6.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Theisen Second by Weisensel
Motion to approve the consent agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
a. July 24, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Beaudette noted he attended a webinar yesterday regarding starting a
restaurant and all the things involved with starting a business.
NEW BUSINESS
a. The Morrison Development Update with Ron Clark Development
Mike Waldo of Ron Clark Development was present to discuss the status of the
Morrison Apartments. Mr. Waldo provided a status update that overall the apartments
are doing well and the downtown location has paid off as Ron Clark Development
expected it too. Ron Clark Development is considering another proposal in the future
in the downtown district. Mr. Waldo also discussed the latest
discussions for a future restaurant near the Morrison. Under the current agreement,
between Ron Clark and the City, a commercial tenant must be located by 2025. Ron
Clark is likely to request an extension for this based on the current market.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
Chairperson Essler requested staff to remove some of the redundant projects and only
include new activities on the project list along with dates.
Staff updated the Port Authority that staff is still working on the zoning update project
and once the consultant has sufficient updates, a joint working meeting will be
scheduled.
DISCUSSION
None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Martin discussed an upcoming County Board meeting taking place on August
22nd regarding the Bigfoot Project and its request for a traffic signal along County Road 42.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting
and upon a motion by Essler and a second by Theisen the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk