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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting held
on January 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Port Authority Commissioners Weisensel, Freske
and Wolf in attendance. Staff present included Deputy Director Kienberger and Economic Development
Coordinator Van Oss. Commissioner Ober was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 4.
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wolf Second by Weisensel
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted
3.a. Approval of the November 15, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Ayes: Weisensel, Essler, Freske, Wolf
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
None
NEW BUSINESS
6.a. Dakota County CDA Presentation
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss introduced Dakota County Community Development Agency
(CDA), Executive Director Tony Schertler. Mr. Schertler presented an overview of the CDA’s programs and
Rosemount specific projects.
6.b. CDA TIF Resolution Support
Deputy Director Kienberger recapped Schafer Richardson development of a workforce housing multifamily
project within the Prestwick Place development at the northeast corner of Akron Avenue and Connemara Trail.
As part of their development plans they are requesting financing assistance via the Dakota County CDA
in the form of tax increment financing (TIF). The CDA requests a resolution of support from the
city prior to accepting and reviewing the request for TIF.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2023
Commissioner Freske questioned the steps of the process and why the resolution of support is requested now
versus at the same time the project is approved? Mr. Schertler of the CDA stated as part of the process the
initial approval is the planned unit development approval which is separate from the financing process and the
resolution of support is more of a courtesy for the City.
Motion by Weisensel Second by Wolf
Motion to recommend City Council approve the attached resolution of support to have the Dakota County
CDA create an affordable housing tax increment financing district for an affordable multifamily housing
development within the Prestwick Place development.
Ayes: Essler, Freske, Wolf, Weisensel
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
7.a. Project Updates
Eric Van Oss provided an update to a few of the projects. Commissioner Freske questioned the status of
the previous Sweet Harvest Building and staff confirmed all is on track and staff is working on a ribbon
cutting.
Van Oss also reminded Port Authority of the Anytime Fitness ribbon cutting that is taking place
tomorrow.
DISCUSSION
None.
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 Weisensel the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk