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AGENDA
Port Authority Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
5:30 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
4. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
5. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Expo 2031
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
8. DISCUSSION
9. ADJOURNMENT
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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
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.
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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.
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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
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: May 21, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Expo 2031 AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 6.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and discuss.
BACKGROUND
Wendy Meadley, the CEO of Expo 2031, will present to the Port regarding an opportunity to host the
event in Rosemount. Additional information about the initiative can be found here:
https://www.expo2031.org/.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation and discuss.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: May 21, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Project Updates AGENDA SECTION:
OLD BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 7.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
BACKGROUND
Ongoing and New Projects
KJ Walk/Rosewood Commons: Preliminary and final plats were approved in April by the Planning
Commission.
Akron/42: State Bank of Rosemount's application for a development on the Lennar side was approved
by PC in April. This development will include a new bank facility with a large community gathering
space. This will also include a coffee shop and lounge area. An application for a daycare on an adjacent
parcel was received and will be considered at the May PC.
Ribbon Cuttings and Events
Bonaire Elementary School: A ground-breaking for the new elementary school will take place on May
21 at 4:30pm.
Sola Salons: A ribbon cutting will take place on May 22 at 1:00pm.
South Metro Development Summit: A summit hosted by Dakota County CDA and the Minneapolis Real
Estate Journal will occur on May 23 at 8:00am. Several panels will include Rosemount staff, businesses
and developers.
Coffee Break: The Dakota County Regional Chamber will be hosting a Coffee Break event at Rosemount
City Hall on Tuesday May 28th at 8:00am.
Frana: The City nominated Frana for a project award through Finance & Commerce. The expansion
project was named a Top Project of 2023. An awards ceremony will take place on July 18th (details to
follow).
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RECOMMENDATION
Information Item
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