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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 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, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th
Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Commissioners Beaudette, Weisensel,
Freske, Theisen, Ober and Klimpel.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Chairperson Essler asked for nominations from the floor for Chairperson. Commissioner
Beaudette nominated Essler.
Motion by Freske
Motion to close the nominations
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Ober Second by Klimpel
Motion to Elect Essler to the position of Chairperson.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Chairperson Essler asked for nominations from the floor for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Ober nominated Klimpel.
Motion by Ober
Motion to close the nominations
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Ober Second by Theisen
Motion to Elect Klimpel to the position of Vice Chair
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Chairperson Essler asked for nominations from the floor for Treasurer. Commissioner
Klimpel nominated Theisen.
Motion by Ober
Motion to close the nominations
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Ober Second by Freske
Motion to Elect Theisen to the position of Treasurer.
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Weisensel suggested for future years to rotate the positions, i.e. next year
Vice Chair becomes chair.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
Motion by Klimpel Second by Ober
Motion to approve consent agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chairperson Essler expressed gratitude for being nominated as Chairperson for another year. In
addition, congratulated Commissioner Ober on another 6-year appointment as a Port Authority
Commissioner.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Beaudette questioned whether staff reached out to Johnson Brothers Liquor
Company as they recently withdrew their application from an Eagan location. Staff confirmed
they keep a close eye on projects and the ones that don't go through. Staff stated if
commissioners have a connection with a project that commissioners are always encouraged to
reach out.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Annual Report
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss provided an overview of the past year,
highlighting new development, site development, new business development, grants
and several other actions the Port Authority took action on this past year.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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 Klimpel the meeting was adjourned at
6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk