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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 21, 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, November 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with commissioners Weisensel, Beaudette,
Ober, Freske, Theisen and Klimpel.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Ober Second by Theisen
Motion to approve the agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Klimpel
Motion to approve the consent agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
a. Minutes of October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Beaudette shared HealthPro business cards with staff as the Chiropractic Center
is looking to expand and no longer lease.
Commissioner Theisen shared the recent ribbon cuttings that have taken place.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Dakota County CDA Update
Tony Schertler, Executive Director of Dakota County Community Development
Agency (CDA), presented an overview of CDA as done in the past. The CDA is a local
government agency whose mission is to improve the lives of Dakota County residents
and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community
development. Mr. Schertler further elaborated on two forthcoming programs/
initiatives; sales tax increases to fund local housing programs and revamping the
County's Economic Development Strategy.
The CDA administers over 30 different programs that serve the communities and
residents of Dakota County and manages over 2,900 units of affordable rental
housing for working families and seniors. Mr. Schertler discussed local affordable
housing aid overview, the calculation overview, and the housing opportunity
enhancement program. The CDA will meet with Dakota County Managers and
Mayors at upcoming meetings to further strategize the revamping of the
development strategy as part of the next steps.
b. Greater MSP U.S. Tech Hub for Medical Technology Designation
Community Development Director Kienberger briefly discussed the attached
materials and will further elaborate on the information at the next Port Authority
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
Commissioner Freske questioned with all the activity near Lifetime, what is the
expected timeframe for when new development will be announced? Community
Development Director Kienberger stated the soonest business announcement will
likely be next month and noted there will be a lot of building in 2024. Staff proposed
to push the development map on the City page which includes the latest approved
developments.
Commissioner Ober questioned the park in the center of Amber Fields and the details
of other parks within the area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority at the Port Authority
meeting and upon a motion by Essler and a second by Theisen the meeting was adjourned at
6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk