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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 21, 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, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th
Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Commissioners Freske, Weisensel, Theisen
and Klimpel. Commissioner Beaudette arrived at 5:40 p.m. Commissioner Ober was absent.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Theisen
Motion to approve agenda
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Klimpel Second by Theisen
Motion to approve consent agenda
Ayes: 5.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Expo 2031
Wendy Meadley and David Loehr submitted an Application of Interest to host an A-1
World Horticultural Exposition in Minnesota, USA in 2031 and presented information
regarding the Expo and their specific interest in hosting the event in Rosemount.
Items discussed; organizational structure, application timeline (approval September
2024), shared the proposed master plan for the site, finances and Rosemount's
potential involvement in the event.
Ms. Meadly and Mr. Loehr project 4 million people to visit during the 168-day event.
The average daily attendance is 45,000 visitors for the site-based event. The ticket
sales and sponsorships primarily cover the costs. The marketing plan is to attract over
40% of total visitors from the regional market. In addition, they discussed the legacy
ideas following the Expo, i.e. Horticulture Training Center, Seasonal Exhibitions,
Implementing Educational Curriculum for State-wide Learning Programs, etc.
Ms. Meadly and Mr. Loehr are present for support of the application process.
Commissioner Freske has concerns regarding the impact it will have for Rosemount
residents and what the return on investment will be for Rosemount residents. Ms.
Meadly noted the Minnesota State fair offers a good model, i.e. park & ride, shuttle
system, ticket modeling (digital experience).
Commissioner Weisensel questioned at what point does the board decide on a site?
Ms. Loehr confirmed the potential properties will be visited in July and from there
the board will discuss the best site.
Commissioners agreed additional information is needed and additional conversations
need to be held amongst the Port Authority to discuss whether this event should
move forward in Rosemount.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
Economic Development Director asked if there were any questions from members
regarding the project updates in the packet. Commissioners had no questions.
DISCUSSION
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 Weisensel the meeting was adjourned at 6:55
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk