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AGENDA
Port Authority Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 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 May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting
4. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
5. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Expo 2031 Update
b. Commercial Visioning Update
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Project Updates
8. DISCUSSION
9. ADJOURNMENT
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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
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: 4.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Klimpel Second by Theisen
Motion to approve consent agenda
Ayes: 4.
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
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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 the site in
Rosemount? Mr. 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 Coordinator 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
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: June 18, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Expo 2031 Update AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 6.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: LJM, AK
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recieve update
BACKGROUND
Last month, Expo 2031 presented to the Port about exploring Rosemount as a location for the event.
As a follow-up to this meeting, staff asked the City's financial advisor, Ehlers, to provide additional
context and discussion on what being a potential host site for the event would entail. Ehlers has also
had initial conversations with the Expo 2031 team to ascertain more about their readiness on this
project. That report is not completed and will not be fully discussed at this meeting.
The team from Ehlers will provide a summary of their experience with these types of events, and
discuss with the Port the potential next steps.
RECOMMENDATION
None
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: June 18, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Commercial Visioning Update AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 6.b.
ATTACHMENTS: Site Concepts Brochure_031521 APPROVED BY: LJM, AK
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Advise staff on proceeding with the Commercial Visioning Update
BACKGROUND
In 2020 and 2021, the City Rosemount embarked on an effort to build upon its comprehensive plan by
creating focused development visions for key nodes along its rapidly growing Highway 42 corridor east
of Highway 3. The goal of the vision plans was to give city leadership a set of the graphic tools that
illustrated their vision when working with developers, residents, and other stakeholders during the
development review process. The vision for each node began as a set of principles, which then evolved
into 2D concepts, then 3D renderings, and eventually an animated video of select sites that showed
both birds eye and ground level views.
Since 2021, there are several projects that have been developed or are undergoing development along
the Highway 42 corridor. These new projects are demonstrations of the success of the 2021 vision
plans. However, enough new development has occurred since 2021 that the vision plans themselves
could be revised to better reflect existing conditions and to conceptualize new nodes that have been
identified along the corridor.
Staff reached out to the original project team at Stantec to submit a scope, fee, and schedule for the
updating of site concept visions for key nodes along Highway 42. Stantec will prepare 2D conceptual
plans for 10 sites at five nodes. The original 5 nodes will be updated with current and planned
developments. Additionally, two more commercial areas will be included: the Sunbelt Rental corner
and the intersection of 42 and Highway 55. Both of these new visioning sites will incorporate future
road improvements by Dakota County.
Based on the above scope for the requested nodes, the fee estimate for vision plans for ten sites in five
nodes along the Highway 42 corridor is $39,725. Staff would propose the utilization of a portion of the
Port Authority's marking budget for this work. The project is estimated to take 6 months.
RECOMMENDATION
Advise staff on proceeding with the Commercial Visioning Update
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Highway 42 Development Vision
Commercial Site Concepts
March 2021
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The City of Rosemount is a growing
community located in the southeast Twin
Cities metro area. In recent years,
Rosemount has been rapidly expanding
eastward from its Downtown, along
Highway 42, a primary east-west
thoroughfare. The City has been proactively
planning for this growth through its
comprehensive plan.
Of particular interest is the growth of commercial,
both retail and service, land uses. Currently,
almost all of Rosemount’s commercial uses are
located in the western half of the city. As the city
continues to grow eastward, it has become
increasingly clear that residents, workers, and
visitors desire more convenient retail goods and
services. It is also clear that another level of
planning is needed that goes beyond guiding
commercial locations and total amount of
commercial development. A vision is needed for
the Highway 42 corridor that addresses the role of
each planned commercial area, its general mix of
retail uses, and its overall character. The City is
interested in promoting a consistent theme and
continuity along the County Road 42 corridor.
A vision is important because retail trends are
rapidly evolving in response to on-line commerce,
changing transportation patterns, and public health
concerns. As a result, for retail districts to be
economically viable, they need to be less utilitarian
and more experience-based. In other words, they
should be safe and inviting places with a mix of
uses where people want to gather. Creation of
public spaces in commercial areas appealing but
also requires more municipal involvement than
traditional retail spaces.
Guiding Principles
Home Town Feel
Rosemount is a special place
where people value community.
New development should support
a small town feel with gathering
spaces for everyone.
Destination
Create a destination for
visitors to learn how
great the Rosemount
community is.
Rooted in Reality
Align the visions with existing
and future market demands.
New development should be
forward-thinking but realistic.
Introduction
The illustrative site concepts presented on the
following pages are intended to provide that
additional level of vision. They go beyond the
comprehensive plan and demonstrate how future
commercial areas should look, feel, and function.
It is important to note that except for one site, all
of the drawings are illustrative and do not
represent a specific development proposal.
Instead, the concepts are intended to
demonstrate a desired look and feel that is
responsive to market realities with the
understanding that any submitted development
plans will likely deviate somewhat from the site
concept.
At the core of each concept are three themes that emerged from conversations with Rosemount
officials that informed and guided the overall vision.
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Highway 42 & Highway 52
Design Drivers
• Community/regional destination
• Ability to capture significant highway
traffic
• Gathering area for events and functions
• Scale of commercial would be unique for
Rosemount
• Connections to emerging residential
neighborhoods to the south and east
• Commercial uses oriented toward
highway visibility; residential uses set
back from highways
Examples of Marketable
Commercial Uses
• Home furnishings
• Home improvement
• Discount Retailer
• Restaurants w/patios
• Cinema
• Entertainment center (bowling, game
areas, etc.)
• Medical clinic/office building
• Branch bank
• Large fitness center
• Fast casual restaurants
Illustrative concept plan for the interchange of Highways 42 and 52 Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the interchange at Highway 42 and Highway 52 (looking northwest)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the interchange at Highway 42 and Highway 52 (looking northeast)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the interchange at Highway 42 and Highway 52 (looking southeast)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the interchange at Highway 42 and Highway 52 (looking northwest)
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Highway 42 & Akron Avenue
•Drug store
•Salon/barber
•Sandwich shop
•Restaurants w/patios
•Coffee shop
•Chiropractor
•Dentist
•Branch bank
•Veterinarian
•Wellness center
•Financial planner
•Day care
•FedEx/UPS store
Examples of Marketable Neighborhood-Oriented Uses
Design Drivers
• Small town feel/character
• Connections to adjacent neighborhoods and new
development east of Akron
• Gathering area for events and functions
• Scale of commercial complementary to area east
of Akron
• Room for buffering parking and commercial uses
close to single-family residential
• If demand warrants, could seamlessly
accommodate mixed-use development
• Drug store
• Salon/barber
• Sandwich shop
• Restaurants w/patios
• Coffee shop
• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Branch bank
• Veterinarian
• Wellness center
• Financial planner
• Day care
• FedEx/UPS store
• Gas Station
Examples of Marketable
Commercial Uses
Illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42
and Akron Avenue
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals. Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and Akron Avenue (looking southeast)
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and Akron Avenue (looking northwest)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and Akron Avenue (looking southwest)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and Akron Avenue (looking northwest)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
Not the final image –
revisions in progress
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and Akron Avenue (looking northwest)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Highway 42 & 145th Street
Illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway
42 and 145th St W
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
Design Drivers
• Small town feel/character
• Connections to future neighborhoods to the south and
east
• Gathering areas for events and functions
• Limited scale commercial to prevent cannibalizing
downtown commercial
• Medium density residential on the edges allows
transition to surrounding single-family neighborhoods
• If demand warrants, could seamlessly accommodate
mixed-use development
• Drug store
• Salon/barber
• Sandwich shop
• Restaurants w/patios
• Coffee shop
• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Branch bank
• Veterinarian
• Fitness shop
• Financial planner
• Day care
• FedEx/UPS store
Examples of Marketable
Commercial Uses
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and 145th St W (looking north)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and 145th St W (looking east)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and 145th St W (looking southeast)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Birds-eye view of the illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42 and 145th St W (looking east)
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Highway 42 & Highway 3
Design Drivers
• Complement downtown businesses
• Provide goods and services not
currently found in the downtown
• Capture demand generated by traffic
along Hwy 42 and Hwy 3
• Opportunity to provide more housing
options
• Connects to residential neighborhoods
to the east and north and the
employment area to the south
•Hotel
•Drug store
•Grocery store
•Small fitness center
•Gas station
•Fast casual
restaurants
•Coffee shop
•Chiropractor
Examples of Marketable
Commercial Uses
The site plan shown above that is west of Business Parkway was approved by the Rosemount City Council
on October 5, 2020.
•Dentist
•Branch bank
•Veterinarian
•Financial planner
•Day care
•FedEx/UPS store
•Small clinic
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Birds-eye view of the site plan for the NE quadrant of Highway 42 and Highway 3 (looking southeast). The site plan for the area west of Business Parkway was
approved by the Rosemount City Council on October 5, 2020.
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Birds-eye view of the site plan for the NE quadrant of Highway 42 and Highway 3 (looking northwest). The site plan for the area west of Business Parkway was
approved by the Rosemount City Council on October 5, 2020.
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Birds-eye view of the site plan for the NE quadrant of Highway 42 and Highway 3 (looking northeast). The site plan for the area west of Business Parkway was
approved by the Rosemount City Council on October 5, 2020.
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Highway 42 & Highway 52
The interchange of Highways 42 and
52 is highly strategic. As Rosemount
and the greater Twin Cities continues
to grow southeastward toward
Rochester, the volume of traffic at this
interchange will significantly increase
making the land around it highly
desirable for a variety of uses.
The long-term vision for the site includes a rich mixture
of uses, which reflects its overall size (150+acres),
planned land uses adjacent to the site, and its potential
to serve as both a regional hub and a local destination.
The southwest and northeast quadrants of the site will
be exclusively non-residential in nature with a mix of
uses, such as retail, light industrial and business park
uses. The industrial uses will not be like heavy industry
elsewhere in the community; it is not intended to have
negative impacts.
The southeast quadrant of the site will include a variety
of commercial uses. It will also include different types of
residential uses situated away from the highway, such
as apartments and townhomes, serving as a transition
to the planned single-family neighborhoods to the south
and east of the site.
The southeast quadrant is also envisioned to be a
center of activity for Rosemount with a variety of open
spaces that will connect the various uses to one another
and bring the community together. These features
include a park-like commons linking the retail and
residential areas, trails throughout the district, and a
programmed recreation area with recreational space. Illustrative concept plan for the interchange of Highways 42 and 52 Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Situated at the mid-point between Downtown Rosemount
and the Highway 42/52 interchange, the intersection of
Highway 42 and Akron Avenue is well located to be a
near-term retail destination for the surrounding
neighborhoods.
The northwest corner of the intersection is envisioned as a commercial district that
will provide local goods and services at a scale and character similar to a town
square. At the heart of the site is a public gathering space that could be programmed
for a variety of events throughout the year. Surrounding the open space are smaller
1-2 story commercial buildings with generous sidewalks and patio areas for strolling
and sitting. These commercial buildings would be occupied by businesses, such as
restaurants, coffee shops, salons, specialty shops, etc., that would benefit from
people drawn to the site’s open space amenities,
The northwest corner is depicted with a mix of residential in the north and commercial
in the south. There is flexibility in the design to accommodate a variety of multifamily
housing types, including townhomes or small apartment buildings to provide a
transition to nearby single-family neighborhoods. The plan depicts mixed use
buildings with commercial on the lower, active level, with residential above, provided
the market can support such mixing of uses. The inclusion of housing in this district
will help support the businesses since many of them will rely heavily on residents who
live close by and are drawn to the public open space.
The vision for the southwest corner of the intersection reflects preliminary planning for
the UMore site. Convenience-based retail would be visible from Highway 42 and the
mix of businesses would likely be influenced by proximity to Dakota County Technical
College, which is located across Akron Avenue from the site.
Highway 42 & Akron Avenue
Illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway 42
and Akron Avenue
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Highway 42 & 145th Street West
The commercial district at the signalized intersection of
Highway 42 and 145th Street West is envisioned as a
gateway to the planned UMore residential
neighborhoods to the south and east.
As a gateway, the district will feature many elements that encourage nearby
residents and workers to gather. For example, at the heart of the district is a
prominent open space that will anchor the district. The space will include a mixture
of green spaces, a plaza area for gathering and/or activities, public art and
perhaps including a feature such as a wading pool or fountain that denotes the
area is unique.
Vehicle speeds through the district will be slow to allow a transition into
neighboring residential areas and encourage passersby to stop and visit local
businesses and public spaces. Traffic calming is planned through angled parking
along the main thoroughfare, attractive landscaping, and street facing businesses.
The site will include a more modest amount of retail space than other commercial
districts along Highway 42 in order to avoid competition with Downtown
Rosemount and to align with its natural market area which generally consists of
the UMore residential areas. Commercial buildings will be situated along Highway
42 to help attract travelers into the site.
Illustrative concept plan for the intersection of Highway
42 and 145th St W
Note: The above concept plan is illustrative and represents a long-term vision for Rosemount, not specific development proposals.
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Highway 42 & Highway 3
The planned commercial district at the
northeast corner of Highways 42 and 3
is less than ½-mile from Downtown
Rosemount and the existing
commercial district west of Highway 3
along 150th Street West. Although the
district will function somewhat as an
extension of the commercial district just
to the west, it will also be a gateway to
eastern Rosemount. Connectively to
Downtown and eastern Rosemount is
best served by improving trail and
pedestrian linkages at the intersection
of County Road 42 and Highway 3.
The portion of the site plan west of Business Parkway
was approved by the Rosemount City Council on October
5, 2020. The plan takes advantage of access to Highway
42 at Business Parkway. Parcels with direct visibility to
Highway 42 will be retail spaces. Parcels with less
visibility to Highway 42 will consist mostly of small
apartment buildings. Two of the residential buildings will
also have ground floor space devoted to commercial
uses. Moreover, the space between these two buildings is
designed as public green space.
The west side of Business Parkway will include
substantial landscaping and other buffers in order to
minimize the impact of development on the existing
single-family neighborhood east of Business Parkway.
The portion of the site east of Business Parkway is
envisioned to contain commercial businesses that will
benefit from Highway 42 visibility. Traffic counts are high
in this area of County Road 42 and will only increase with
new growth to the east. There will be a future signalized
intersection at Highway 42 and Biscayne Avenue. There
is one existing business, Anytime Fitness, in this area.
The site plan shown above that is west of Business Parkway was approved by the Rosemount City Council
on October 5, 2020.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: June 18, 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, AK
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
BACKGROUND
Ongoing and New Projects
KJ Walk/Rosewood Commons: My Credit Union has submitted a proposal for an 8,130 sf bank that will
include a drive-through and community room. This will be considered by the Planning Commission in
June. A building permit for the 7th 32-unit apartment building was pulled in May and will begin
construction this summer.
O2B Kids: A day care was approved for an 11,000 sf indoor facility and a 10,786 outdoor play area. This
will be constructed on the northwest side of Akon and 42. Upon completion there will be 157 students
and 27 staff.
Wayne Transport: The company submitted for site plan review for an addition of 5000 sf for office and
conference space.
Speedway: Environmental review was completed in March and the matter was returned to the
foreclosure process. There is a hearing to confirm the sheriff’s sale scheduled for June 17th. The six-
month redemption period begins once the order confirming the sale is entered. Thus, the redemption
period ends on about December 17th – depending when the court enters the order. Staff continues to
work with the receivership to get an action plan for the property once the lender can assume
ownership. The City is also maintaining the lawn and trash issues for the site.
Ribbon Cuttings and Events
Bonaire Elementary School: A ground-breaking for the new elementary school will be rescheduled.
Details to come.
South Metro Development Summit: A summit hosted by Dakota County CDA and the Minneapolis Real
Estate Journal took place on May 23 at the Mendakota Country Club. Several panels included
Rosemount staff, businesses and developers.
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Coffee Break: The Dakota County Regional Chamber hosted 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 starting at
5pm. Staff is working with Frana to coordinate a table.
Staff attended a Restaurant and Retail Summit on June 7th and will share some insights with the Port
on development trends.
RECOMMENDATION
Informational item
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