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AGENDA
Port Authority Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
a. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
4. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
5. REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Fair Housing Month Proclamation
b. Annual Report
c. Port Authority Bylaws Review
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. DISCUSSION
9. ADJOURNMENT
[MEET_FOOT]
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: April 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer AGENDA SECTION:
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
TO AGENDA
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 2.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Treasurer for the Port Authority
for the year 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Bylaws of the Port Authority require the election of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and
Treasurer at its annual meeting, which is the first meeting in April. After the 2024 elections, the
Chairperson was Paul Essler, Vice Chairperson was Tami Klimpel and Treasurer Paul Theisen.
RECOMMENDATION
Elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Treasurer for the Port Authority for the year 2025.
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ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 18, 2025
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, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875
145th Street West.
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Commissioners, Weisensel, Freske,
Beaudette, Ober, Theisen and Klimpel.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Theisen
Motion to approve agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Freske Second by Klimpel
Motion to approve consent agenda
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Rebecca Kurtz of Ehlers highlighted the overview of the request for Atlas Six for a new coffee shop
project adjacent to the existing Rosemount Floral location. This project would take place on a nearby
parcel currently owned by Ron Clark Development. The Developer requested $500,000 in excess,
unobligated tax increment assistance (TIF Spending Plan) to pay for site improvement costs to offset the
high costs of construction and bring a desirable use to the downtown area. The Port is being asked to
approve a Business Subsidy Agreement with Atlas Six Properties, LLC. This request is over $250,000 and
requires a public hearing per state statute. The temporary legislation allows unencumbered TIF balances
to be spent through December 2025. The City's spending plan allows a minimum of $25,000 and no
more than $500,000 in financing assistance.
The current funds need to be spent by December 31, 2025. In 2026, there will be more restrictions on
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how the funds will be used. The request for this project is 20% of the total cost.
Chairperson Essler questioned if the coffee shop does not remain in business for five years as stated in
the agreement, what will happen? Ehlers and staff noted in the agreement reviewed by our City
Attorney, it is defined the steps to take in certain circumstances like no longer being profitable. If the
standards are not met, our City Attorney would advise on the next steps and staff would bring back a
proposal to Port Authority.
Commissioner Weisensel questioned when the funds would be distributed? Ms. Kurtz stated payment
wouldn't be made until a certain portion is built and then a lump sum payment is made to get the
development to where it needs to be, and the Port Authority is not obligated to make payment if certain
requirements are not met.
Commissioner Ober questioned the costs and whether the current tariffs were taken into consideration?
Ms. Kurtz stated the numbers were ran ahead of the tariffs However, contingencies are built in to cover
any uncertainties. Staff noted whether the contingency would be enough to cover any uncertainties,
would be part of the risk the Port would be taking for funding this project.
Commissioner Ober, Freske and Klimpel also noted their concerns regarding have a drive-thru and how
the high volume may impact traffic. Commissioner Klimpel also noted her concern on the shop being
close to a main intersection and how the drive-thru will be a major pain point.
Staff stated the traffic and site plan will be reviewed by the planning commission and if the City Council
does not approve the plans, the project does not move forward.
Staff stated due to the size of the site, it is unrealistic that a restaurant will go into this location due to
the parking limitations.
Commissioner Beaudette stated Starbucks has a similar issue with people trying to make a left on
highway 3 at certain points of the day and people learn to adapt or take different routes if turning left is
impossible.
The project will be completed by November.
Chairperson Essler opened the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
Susan Gjemse
14589 S Robert Trail
Ms. Gjemse expressed her concerns regarding parking and how the current parking situation at the
Morrison is tight and a challenge especially with larger vehicles coming in and out. Ms. Gjemse also
expressed her concern regarding the drive-thru being an option especially with highway 3.
Ms. Gjemse is also concerned about the public notice in the paper as the notice did not state what the
project was about as well as the address didn't clearly define this property.
Chairperson Essler confirmed the public notice would have been for the Port Authority acting tonight and
not for the actual site plan that is reviewed by the Planning Commission. Staff confirmed
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when the project goes to the planning commission, notices will be mailed out to properties within 500
feet of the project, a notice will be published in the paper and on the city website and will include the
specific details of the address and project.
Motion by Essler Second by Theisen
Motion to close the public hearing
Ayes: 7.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Freske confirmed she is in favor of funding the $500,000 however not in favor of the
drive-thru and believes it is a public safety issue.
Commissioner Klimpel also confirmed she is concerned about the drive-thru but will wait to see what
the Planning Commission determines as the site plan is under their purview.
Commissioner Ober is not comfortable funding the amount of $500,000 as stated at the last Port
Authority meeting and is not in favor of a drive-thru at this site.
Motion by Theisen Second by Beaudette
Motion to approve the Contract for Private Development between Rosemount Port
Authority and Atlas Six Properties, LLC
Ayes: 6.
Nays: Ober. Motion Carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Theisen questioned the status of The Clover and staff confirmed there are several
interests, but nothing solid yet.
Commissioner Klimpel noted Speedway is now on the market and questioned the next steps. Staff
confirmed the city requested an appraisal for market rate value. Once an appraisal has been
completed, staff will bring the findings to Port Authority to determine next steps. Staff has been in
communication with the broker to further discuss the site in terms of its uses.
Commissioner Freske questioned the status of Kwik Trip and Willie McCoy’s. Staff confirmed Kwik Trip
just began digging dirt and Willie McCoy will likely be considered at the April Planning Commission
meeting. Staff also noted a restaurant user has been selected by First State Bank called Copperfield.
Commissioner Theisen thanked First State Bank for waiting and allowing a sit-down restaurant at that
site.
Staff also noted the lot across Count Road 42 from Dakota County Technical College has been sold to a
developer and is proposing a mixed use with housing and retail.
Community Development Director Kienberger noted there is a lot of momentum in this area moving
forward due to having Lifetime in the area.
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss invited the Port Authority to the Real Estate Awards on
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May 1st where Rosemount, projects and staff have been nominated.
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 the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: April 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Fair Housing Month Proclamation AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Adam Kienberger, Community Development
Director
AGENDA NO. 6.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the proclamation.
BACKGROUND
The Fair Housing Act, the final legislative achievement of the Civil Rights Era, prohibits discrimination
concerning the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, sex or national origin, and
in 1988 was amended to include disability and family status.
Before this legislation was passed, in Minnesota and throughout the country, the real estate industry
prevented many people from access to quality housing, and wealth accumulation via homeownership.
The Fair Housing Act was the first step to remedying this injustice.
Since its passage in 1968 the Fair Housing Act has contributed to the country’s continued integration
and has increased access to quality housing and homeownership for protected classes. Although there
has been significant improvement in these areas, there are still issues of discrimination in housing. The
Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors is encouraging local governments in our territory to sign our Fair
Housing Month Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to approve the proclamation.
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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, The Fair Housing Act, enacted on April 11, 1968, enshrined into federal law the
goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the
United States; and
Whereas, The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color,
religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability, and commits
recipients of federal funding to affirmatively further fair housing in their
communities; and
Whereas, the City of Rosemount is committed to the mission and intent of Congress to
provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all; and
Whereas, Our social fabric, the economy, health, and environment are strengthened in
diverse, inclusive communities; and
Whereas, More than fifty years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, discrimination
persists, and many communities remain marginalized; and
Whereas, Acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity do not
foster a common sense of decency and fairness.
Now, Therefore, hereby proclaim that the Port Authority of Rosemount does hereby declare the
month of April, 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Rosemount as an inclusive
community committed to fair housing, and to promoting appropriate activities
by private and public entities to provide and advocate for equal housing
opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Rosemount.
Dated this 15th day of April, 2025.
Mayor ________________________________________________
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: April 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Annual Report AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development Coordinator AGENDA NO. 6.b.
ATTACHMENTS: Building Activity Report APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information Item
BACKGROUND
Background
The annual Port Authority report highlights a list of projects, accomplishments, and progress made on
initiatives between April 2024 and April 2025. The project type is categorized by activity for ease of
review. As shown below, last year was very active and several important projects were accomplished.
Staff appreciates the leadership and direction received from the Port Authority throughout the past
year.
Permit Activity: 2024 was a record year for building activity in Rosemount. The total permit valuation
for new projects hit a record $432 million dollars, a 42% increase from 2023’s $305 million valuation.
Commercial construction powered valuation gains, jumping from $45 million to $204 million between
2024 and 2025. Residential projects were the second-largest valuation category. The total valuation
decreased to $133 million from $218 million, largely due to a decrease in large apartment projects.
Single-family and townhome projects showed significant growth and drove residential activity.
Multifamily in 2024 added a more typical 96 units when compared to the record 795 units in 2023.
Major projects broke ground in Rosemount's designated Business Park and Light Industrial areas.
Strong commercial and industrial demand is expected to continue into 2025.
Housing was the second-largest sector of activity, representing the third straight year residential
valuations have exceeded $100 million. Unlike 2023, the valuation and unit type were driven by
increases in townhomes and single-family projects. Single-family homes showed healthy growth, with
260 units in 2024, up 20 units from 2023. 2024 saw the addition of 517 total housing units added
between single-family (260), townhome (161) and multifamily developments (96). Housing
development in Rosemount has dramatically increased year over year since 2010 when only 80 units
were brought online. 2025 is shaping up to be another strong year for housing and will include further
development of Amber Fields and potentially more multifamily projects.
Meta: In March of 2024, Meta held a groundbreaking ceremony in Rosemount and announced their
intentions to open a new data center in Rosemount in 2026. Ground broke on the facility shortly after
and a sufficient amount of work has been completed on the site since then. The Port was able to tour
the site and see some of the work in progress in the fall of 2024. The Meta project has had a huge
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impact on Rosemount, especially within the eastern areas of the city.
The new facility has helped spur local development in infrastructure advancements and job creation.
The $800 million center has roughly 1,000 construction jobs on site and will host 100 long-term
technology jobs. Meta partnered with the city and Xcel Energy on local infrastructure projects,
including energy upgrades and new transmission lines in the UMore area. One major infrastructure
project will involve the development of water lines. These infrastructure projects will extend our
development capabilities further east, towards 52. This investment is already spurring new
development on nearby parcels, namely the Ames site to the north and Project Falcon to the south.
The data center in UMore is just the first development in what will eventually become a light industrial
business park. The adjacent areas are poised to host campuses for advanced industries, which will
bring more skilled jobs and greatly expand the tax base of our community. In winter 2025, Meta
purchased the Ames site directly to the north of the Umore site. Once the data center begins
operations, Meta will launch the Community Action Grants program. This is a grant program that
provides funding to nonprofits and public schools committed to improving STEM education. Meta has
been an active community parent within Rosemount and is in regular contact with city staff.
Project Falcon: North Wind is teaming with the University of Minnesota on a plan to build an
aerospace research center in Rosemount on roughly 60 acres in UMore. This site represents the
leveraging of Meta’s infrastructure investments to access new parcels within Rosemount. North Wind,
which has an existing facility in Plymouth, would do aerospace research, development and testing at
the new complex in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering.
A preliminary site plan reveals multiple buildings with a combined 245,000-plus square feet of space,
including an 80,500-square-foot Aero-Thermal Tunnel, a 60,000-square-foot U of M engineering
facility, and a 46,500-square-foot Aerodynamic Tunnel Building. Also included are maintenance and
storage facilities, a heating and cooling plant and more. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of a rezoning request and a preliminary and final plat for the project. The project has been
awarded federal funding by the Department of Defense and state funding through DEED. Staff is
working with the company to apply for cleanup grants through DEED and the Dakota County
Brownfields Unit. When completed, this facility will host a significant daytime office component as well
as a large business travel component.
Life Time/Akron 42 Commercial: Since 2012, the City of Rosemount has been exploring options for
bringing more recreation spaces to town. These years of planning culminated on April 4, 2023, when
the Rosemount City Council approved the lease agreement for a state-of-the-art Life Time Recreation
Center. In July of 2023, the City and Life Time broke ground on the future location of the Life Time
Rosemount and the new 92,000 square-foot athletic club opened in December 2024. The facility also
has an adjacent 60,000-square-foot outdoor aquatics area and pickleball court.
The opening of Life Time was the anchor project to develop the Akron intersection into a thriving
commercial node. This project and concurrent apartment development has spurred the growth of the
Akron commercial area. Roers opened a 212-unit building (Wicklowe) across from the Life Time site,
and Shafer Richardson is constructing 336 units between two buildings (Croft) directly north of Life
Time. A third 160-unit multifamily project by Real Estate Equities opened in fall 2024 (The Landing at
Amber Fields). These projects create a major population base that, in conjunction with Life Time, will
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greatly boost the local activity within the corridor—metrics that desirable commercial developers value
when evaluating future sites.
These projects have given businesses and developers the confidence to move forward with retail
development. The Lennar commercial sites all are under development or have LOIs. New businesses
will include Sweet Kneads Bakery, First State Bank of Rosemount, O2B Childcare, Kwik Trip and an
additional restaurant. Willy McCoy’s will be developing a new 12,000 square foot restaurant with a
rooftop next to Life Time. The project was awarded a city Business Subsidy and will apply for site
approvals this April. Life Time is working with other prospective users to develop the remainder of the
eastern intersection. In January 2025, Jerry’s Foods purchased the 10 acres for commercial
development located within Amber Fields for a potential future grocery and retail development.
The Morrison: In March 2023, the City and Ron Clark Development restarted the search for a new
commercial user after Tap Society did not move forward. Ron Clark found a user to develop a coffee
shop and wine bar on the site. This project was awarded a business subsidy through the city's TIF
Spending Plan, and is currently in site plan review. If approved, staff expects the parcel to develop by
the 2025 deadline outlined in the Development Agreement.
School District 196: Independent School District 196 is now the 4th largest district in Minnesota with
the current Rosemount schools serving over 4,500 students. In recognition of the need for safety and
security and space for growth around the school district, ISD 196 proposed a combined $493 million
dollar bond referendum in 2023. The first portion of the referendum was for $374 million dollars,
which would include safety and security improvements at all district schools, a new elementary school,
a new Rosemount middle school, and repurposing the current school. Additions were also proposed
for various other schools within the district and Rosemount High school. The second portion of the
referendum was for $119 million dollars, which was to include improvements and an activity center at
each of the district's four high schools. The referendum ultimately was approved and was the state’s
largest successful public school funding request in Minnesota history.
In spring 2024 the city granted approval for a new elementary school to be built on a 34.51 acre site
located west of Akron Ave and south of Bonaire Path West. Ground broke in the summer of 2025 and
construction is progressing on time and on budget. Anticipated completion is summer 2025.
Additionally, following a prolonged search, District 196 purchased property from the University of
Minnesota at Boulder Trail and Biscayne Avenue in fall 2024. The new middle school will replace the
current Rosemount Middle School, the oldest building in the district dating back to 1918. The district
broke ground on this site in fall 2024 and construction will continue this winter. The anticipated
completion date is fall 2027. Both school projects represent major investments in Rosemount and will
help drive growth within the commercial areas in the Akron corridor.
Spectro Alloys: In April 2024 Spectro Alloys broke ground on a $71 million expansion to add new
aluminum recycling capabilities to Spectro’s campus. Spectro Alloys will produce recycled billet and
sheet ingot in a new 90,000-square-foot building along Highway 55. The first phase of the project will
result in nearly 120 million pounds per year of additional recycling capacity and create up to 50 new
full-time jobs. The facility will include state-of-the-art equipment for sorting, melting, casting, sawing,
homogenizing and packaging with industry-leading automation and the best available pollution control
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technology. Spectro’s plant will also provide energy use and carbon emission reductions of 95% when
compared to new aluminum production. Staff worked with Spectro to secure MIF and JCF funding
through DEED. The facility is expected to begin production in mid-2025.
Scannell/FedEx: The project was completed in spring 2024 and full build-out would total approximately
1,500,000 square feet of industrial/warehouse uses (FedEx is 557,000 square feet). The site is currently
idle as FedEx waits for demand for the facility to be brought online. Staff has been informed the site
should be operational this year. The FedEx facility is expected to employ 400-600 people.
OMNI: Omni opened their farm winery in early 2023. The facility has been overwhelmingly well-
received and is incredibly popular with residents. This success has sped up the company's expansion
plans. Omni plans to buy the lot directly north and spin off the winery into an event center, while the
existing facility becomes a standalone brewpub. The site plan and entitlements were approved this
spring, and Omni was awarded a business subsidy from the TIF Spending Plan grant program.
Rosewood Commons/KJ Walk: The development was replatted in 2023. Two developments have been
completed so far - Suite Living Senior Care and New Horizon Academy. My Credit Union and Today's
Life Childcare are currently under construction.
Amber Fields: Over 1,800 units have been approved in the Amber Fields development. Notably, in
2025, Jerry's Foods purchased the commercial site on the southwest corner of Akron and 42 for a
future building development that would include a grocery store. As Amber Fields begins to fill in, the
next phase of development is being eyed to the west (along the 42 "curve"). Work began this year on
environmental reclamation and moving mining operations south, which would allow this land to be
brought to market within the next several years.
Dakota East Area: The AUAR study area encompasses an area totaling approximately 447 acres on 8
parcels in eastern Rosemount. MNLCO Dakota County, LLC is proposing to develop the study area from
existing farmland as one of the scenarios being proposed. Three scenarios are proposed for evaluation
in the AUAR. Scenario 1 proposes uses that are consistent with the Rosemount Comprehensive Plan,
which includes 1,450 residential units and commercial buildings for a total of 500,000 square feet. It is
anticipated that some of the 229 acres will remain in agricultural land as part of Scenario 1. Scenario 2
includes multiple buildings for a total of 2,300,000 square feet for mixed business campus uses.
Scenario 3 includes multiple buildings for a total of 2,500,000 square feet for mixed-business campus,
involving light industrial uses. The proposed development within the AUAR study area is anticipated to
begin construction in 2025. This will be considered by the Council in spring 2025.
Site Development
Throughout 2024 major steps were taken to market and attract development for larger industrial and
commercial sites in Rosemount. Staff completed over 30 RFIs and inquiries for commercial and
industrial sites in 2024. The Department of Employment and Economic Development recently launched
a new platform, Lasso, a property data collection application that provides corporate location decision
makers the tools to streamline RFI responses. With DEED as a partner, staff was able to submit multiple
sites for future prospects on Lasso.
Staff formed a strong partnership with Xcel Energy to certify sites in a Shovel Ready program. Meta
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purchased the 260 UMore site in 2024, leaving the following two sites enrolled in the program:
160 acres controlled by the OPUS Group adjacent to County Road 42. This site would be ideal for a
large industrial user.
145 acres in the Rosemount Business Park of which 52 acres are designated DEED Shovel Ready. This
site is suited for industrial, distribution, or office uses.
Ames Industrial: Ames assembled a roughly 250-acre parcel directly north of the Meta site across
County Road 42. An AUAR for the property was completed in fall 2023 and the city rezoned the site as
Business Park in fall 2024. The site is served by infrastructure extended to Meta at UMore and will also
be utilized by future users of the Ames site. In December 2025, Meta purchased the site from Ames;
however, there are not any current land use applications submitted.
Redevelopment: As Rosemount grows, infill and redevelopment projects will become more frequent.
Staff have begun to identify and market sites that would be prime candidates for redevelopment/infill
within the existing core of Rosemount.
Speedway: The property was placed in a receivership that lasted for almost 3 years. During this time,
the storage tanks were removed in late 2022, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requested
further environmental investigation and mediation. The MCPA released the site from further cleanup
in the spring of 2024. This allowed the property to go to auction in December 2024, where it was
ultimately retained by the mortgage lender and placed on the market in February 2025. Due to the site
being vacant for over a year, non-conforming uses will no longer be allowed. This means the site
cannot be a gas station as it is out of compliance with our new zoning standards. Staff is working with
the broker to determine next steps.
South Metro Auto: Staff identified this non-conforming use as an ideal area for redevelopment. It is
near Downtown but located away from the intersection at 145th and Highway 3. Staff have been
working throughout 2024 with a potential developer for the site. There was an initial apartment
developer interested in this site and the parcel directly north; however, those plans ultimately fell
through in mid-2024.
Legion: The Legion represents the largest site within the traditional Downtown. This site is not adjacent
to any single-family residential or is set off Highway 3, making this an appealing multifamily or mixed-
use site. Staff began initial conversations with the Legion leadership on a potential redevelopment
scenario. Three developers have approached them within the last year, but they are not interested in
selling at this time.
Existing 42 Corridor: Several additional sites exist along the current main commercial corridor along 42.
Additional acreage at Merchant’s Bank, Fairview, and several parking lots could accommodate further
infill.
Multifamily Housing: As Rosemount grows and the industrial base expands, life-cycle and multifamily
housing have been identified as a priority. Staff have worked to recruit high-quality multifamily
developers to the city. Projects that were given approvals, broke ground or opened in 2024 include:
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Schafer Richardson (Croft): The first of two buildings is nearing directly north of the new Life Time
facility. This initial building will have 164 affordable units. The second building broke ground in March
2025 and will have 132 market-rate units.
Roers (Wicklowe): Roers completed a 212-unit building near the intersection of Akron and County
Road 42 in December 2024. This building is partially leased.
Real Estate Equities (The Landing at Amber Fields): A 160-unit affordable multifamily project in the
Amber Fields development area in fall 2024 and is largely leased.
DCTC site: This site was purchased by Vita Attiva in late 2024. Applications have not been submitted at
this time, but the developer has indicated there will be a mix of residential and commercial uses on this
10-acre parcel.
Emerald Isle: This site was acquired by DevCo. They were given approval for a 192-unit apartment
building in October 2024.
New Business Openings and Groundbreakings:
Beirut Restraunt
New Horizon Academy
Meta (forthcoming)
Life Time
Milani Salon Suites
Sola Salon Suites
Spectro Alloys (expansion)
Suite Living Senior Care of Rosemount
First State Bank of Rosemount (forthcoming)
Sweet Kneads Bakery/Coffee (forthcoming)
Kwik Trip (forthcoming)
My Credit Union (forthcoming)
TIF Spending Plan: In 2021, the Legislature enacted expanded, temporary authority to transfer
unobligated tax increments for purposes of assisting private development consisting of the
construction or substantial rehabilitation of buildings and ancillary facilities, if doing so will create or
retain jobs in the state. The new law temporarily permits a development authority (Rosemount Port
Authority) to elect, by resolution, to transfer unobligated increment for certain specified purposes
provided the following criteria are met: It consists of the construction or substantial rehabilitation of
buildings and ancillary facilities; It creates or retains jobs in the state, including construction jobs; and
construction commences before December 31, 2025 and would not have commenced before that date
without the assistance. City staff have advocated for an extension of this program and joined other
cities in April 2025 to lobby the legislature for the continuation of the Temporary TIF.
The City Council approved the TIF Spending Plan in 2022, allowing the City to transfer approximately
$2.857 million from the Downtown Brockway TIF District to a separate account by December 31st,
2022. The funds must be allocated to projects by December 31st, 2025 or they will revert to the
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originating district. The Port Authority is the body that will approve (by resolution) the transfer of
funds for specific projects. Upon the approval of the TIF Spending Plan, staff began drafting
implementation criteria in anticipation of forthcoming projects. This allows the City to add another
“tool” within our economic development toolbox. To best utilize these funds, minimum project criteria
will draw from existing City policies, goals, and strategic documents. So far, the Port has approved
grants of $500,000 to Willy McCoy's, Omni Farm Winery, and Atlas Six Coffee. Staff continues to work
with prospective developers that would be a good fit for this program. Current applications include a
financial assistance request by the Copperfield.
SAC Grants: The Port has emphasized a desire to attract more dining options in town, especially tap
houses and restaurants that utilize patios and rooftops. Staff has been identifying barriers that
restaurants face when entering the market. Outside of available or desirable space, one of the biggest
costs restaurants potentially face is Sewer Availability Charges (SAC). SAC fees are determined by the
Met Council and businesses are charged both a Met Council and City SAC charge, which are currently
$2,485 and $1,200 per SAC credit, respectively. In response to these realities, the Port Authority
authorized a $20,000 pilot program to offset a portion of these costs. The program covers up to 50% of
City SAC fees when payment is submitted with the building permit. The program began on January 1,
2022. This program has been well received and staff has continued the program beyond the pilot. Willy
McCoy’s, Sweet Kneads, Atlas Six Coffee, Omni Winery (expansion) and Beirut Restaurant are
2024/2025 projects that will qualify for the SAC grants.
Open to Business: The City renewed its partnership with Open to Business. The business advisor and
staff work closely together on local issues. The long-term placement of the business advisor has been
an incredibly positive development in terms of business engagement and resources for small
businesses.
Greater MSP: 2024 was a strong year of partnership with Greater MSP. The organization played a key
role in the Meta project and is deeply involved in Project Falcon. Staff continues to join regional
endeavors spearheaded by Greater MSP. Greater MSP is a strong voice and aligns with our legislative
efforts on behalf of Rosemount and our local industries. Greater MSP continues to be a vital partner in
attracting new and cutting-edge business to Rosemount.
Rosemount Expo: The revamped Rosemount Community Expo was a success. There were over 500
attendees this year, which is on track with the highest number observed for this event. This year it took
place at the High School, which allowed us to have 66 total vendors (due to more space). Overall, the
vendors and workshop organizers gave positive feedback. Survey results are still being collected.
Looking towards next year, staff would like to build upon this success and continue to transition the
Business Expo to a Community Expo focused on local businesses, community groups and
performances/classes. Next year, the Expo plans to return to the Community Center.
Zoning Code Update: Staff contracted with HKGi to update the city’s zoning code. Over 2023 and the
beginning of 2024, staff and project consultants worked to modernize the code with the input from
elected officials and commissioners. The Zoning & Subdivision Code Update project is required to
ensure consistency between the zoning/subdivision codes and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The City
Council adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update in March 2020. This project did not make any
changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Future Land Use Map remains in place. The
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intent of this update is to address the aspects of the zoning/subdivision codes that are in conflict with
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan or have not been updated to address the City’s current development
market trends/changes. The project’s intent is also to create zoning and subdivision regulations that
are modern, consistent, and user-friendly. While both the zoning and subdivision codes are part of this
project, there were not major updates to the subdivision code since it was recently updated in 2020.
The City Council approved the zoning code update in spring of 2024, and the changes went into effect
starting July 1, 2024. All projects submitted after that date have been required to adhere to the new
zoning standards.
Commercial Visioning Update: In 2020 and 2021, the City of 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 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 bird's-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.
The City contracted with the original project team at Stantec 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.
Stantec met with staff and presented to the Port over the course of 2024 and 2025 to gather insight
and refine the commercial concepts. This project will be completed and presented to the Port in May
2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Informational update only
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BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT - 2024 YEAR END REPORTS
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2024 YEAR TO
DATE
2023 YEAR TO
DATE 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
VALUATION
1. Commercial $650,000.00 $578,680.00 $20,742,223.61 $753,000.00 $892,706.00 $662,300.00 $149,636,465.00 $286,479.00 $18,315,906.00 $5,557,626.00 $4,777,040.00 $1,315,400.00 $204,167,825.61 $45,468,579.34 $46,448,202.34 $77,426,759.00 $37,286,686.34 $4,920,165.00 $3,989,865.52 $10,256,884.64 $9,278,447.75 $7,034,511.43 $6,545,169.76 $4,342,583.00 $1,493,853.00
2. Industrial $0.00 $0.00 $81,766.00 $1,000,000.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $12,009,000.00 $0.00 $6,550,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,000.00 $19,701,766.00 $3,662,503.10 $3,662,503.10 $5,341,017.00 $4,866,020.00 $1,187,050.00 $2,602,710.00 $3,393,182.13 $8,037,029.00 $17,800,738.75 $5,533,552.00 $24,725,956.00 $5,926,588.00
3. Public/Inst $0.00 $0.00 $160,310.00 $0.00 $0.00 $108,650.00 $100,000.00 $35,253.50 $0.00 $86,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $490,213.50 $47,034,345.40 $3,210,038.00 $623,152.00 $2,262,874.00 $2,052,209.00 $6,398,357.00 $4,102,450.84 $7,513,747.80 $8,183,637.00 $11,512,264.00 $2,215,541.50 $2,350,488.00
4. Housing $10,542,632.78 $6,735,775.20 $12,702,654.78 $15,969,932.97 $13,474,280.00 $10,105,240.92 $11,271,554.00 $8,274,561.20 $12,511,752.00 $11,762,820.03 $4,986,568.94 $15,230,954.85 $133,568,727.67 $218,190,987.71 $232,413,338.28 $68,834,959.91 $100,820,439.38 $95,598,778.80 $75,252,248.87 $67,147,682.38 $46,777,834.84 $46,531,819.57 $39,736,442.16 $46,689,891.74 $32,318,435.35
5. Other $10,198.00 $3,920,600.00 $225,200.00 $0.00 $17,600.00 $1,518,391.00 $189,500.00 $66,527,720.00 $176,447.70 $1,280,970.00 $20,800.00 $547,375.00 $74,434,801.70 $13,086,104.00 $18,353,700.00 $3,068,386.00 $826,366.00 $1,790,610.00 $2,035,612.00 $2,386,905.93 $3,110,821.88 $2,654,924.00 $4,929,129.42 $3,390,577.00 $1,969,984.00
6. Activity
7. Total $11,202,830.78 $11,235,055.20 $33,912,154.39 $17,722,932.97 $14,424,586.00 $12,394,581.92 $173,206,519.00 $75,124,013.70 $37,554,105.70 $18,687,416.03 $9,784,408.94 $17,114,729.85 $432,363,334.48 $304,087,781.72 $304,087,781.72 $155,294,273.91 $146,062,385.72 $105,548,812.80 $90,278,793.39 $87,287,105.92 $74,717,881.27 $82,205,630.75 $68,256,557.34 $81,364,549.24 $44,059,348.35
NEW/SUBSTANTIAL PROJECTS
1. Commercial $650,000.00 $318,750.00 $20,735,751.00 $597,000.00 $813,206.00 $550,000.00 $149,521,848.00 $66,429,720.00 $18,313,866.00 $5,457,106.00 $4,400,000.00 $1,100,000.00 $268,887,247.00 $81,684,753.61 $82,392,753.61 $65,737,993.00 $37,001,780.00 $4,247,664.00 $3,578,700.00 $9,804,394.00 $8,900,336.00 $6,816,165.88 $5,818,000.00 $3,888,405.00 $1,077,250.00
2. Industrial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,009,000.00 $0.00 $6,420,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $19,429,000.00 $565,032.00 $783,923.00 $5,845,928.00 $4,700,189.00 $1,117,000.00 $2,447,000.00 $3,218,579.63 $7,898,436.00 $17,611,051.60 $5,324,000.00 $23,496,951.00 $5,602,100.00
3. Public/Inst $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,198,483.00 $3,198,463.00 $1,914,420.00 $1,970,999.00 $2,772,675.00 $6,312,237.00 $3,903,560.84 $7,198,000.00 $8,107,437.00 $11,234,716.00 $1,680,500.00 $2,092,000.00
4. Total $650,000.00 $318,750.00 $20,735,751.00 $1,597,000.00 $813,206.00 $550,000.00 $161,530,848.00 $66,429,720.00 $24,733,866.00 $5,457,106.00 $4,400,000.00 $1,100,000.00 $288,316,247.00 $86,375,139.61 $86,375,139.61 $73,498,341.00 $43,672,968.00 $8,137,339.00 $12,337,937.00 $16,926,534.47 $23,996,772.00 $32,534,654.48 $22,376,716.00 $29,065,856.00 $8,771,350.00
NEW/SUBSTANTIAL PROJECTS
1. Commerical 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 1 21 14 14 18 18 6 5 8 5 16 8 8 2
2. Industrial 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 4 6 3 3 4 7 9 9 6 11 8
3. Public/Inst 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 2 8 6 5 4 8 7 4 1
4. Total 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 4 2 1 24 20 20 28 23 17 15 20 18 33 21 23 11
HOUSING UNITS
1. Detached 22 16 23 40 24 19 8 18 28 23 14 25 260 240 240 134 226 155 175 135 93 108 93 85 88
2. Townhomes (attached/detached)0 5 24 12 12 11 17 10 21 15 0 34 161 92 92 62 82 110 18 49 25 0 20 3 8
3. Multi-family (in units)32 0 0 0 32 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 96 795 795 32 32 124 81 72 17 28 60 92
4. Total 54 21 47 52 68 30 57 28 49 38 14 59 517 1127 1127 228 340 389 274 256 135 136 173 180 96
PERMITS
1. Building 83 172 176 180 195 164 181 136 162 329 96 116 1,990 1947 1947 1762 2219 1415 1274 1049 1038 1036 936 1005 757
2. Heating 53 58 36 45 90 79 62 54 79 67 49 59 731 760 730 677 635 636 588 542 506 434 378 331 299
3. Plumbing 71 95 70 109 83 79 102 72 104 87 73 53 998 841 841 833 806 693 631 599 444 458 421 398 401
4. Sewer/water 35 17 33 21 31 52 40 34 40 49 28 34 414 324 324 225 306 268 195 178 120 122 93 110 116
5. Electrical 119 117 100 146 130 125 102 109 82 184 182 82 1,478 1551 1551 1215 2667 1205 1138 998 902 854 732 904 805
6. Zoning 3 6 13 32 40 24 36 20 15 23 10 9 231 158 189 213 268 209 171 137 126 129 117 131 93
7. Total 364 465 428 533 569 523 523 425 482 739 438 353 5842 5152 5582 4925 6901 4426 3997 3503 3136 3033 2677 2879 2471
INSPECTIONS
1. Number of Inspections 923 874 902 1178 1254 1224 1272 1152 1082 1239 922 685 12,707 10359 10359 9605 9531 8198 8001 6317 5425 5927 5467 4618 4296
SUBSTANTIAL PROJECTS ISSUED
2023-00598 14005 Driver Ave - valuation $2,415,000
2023-00311 15195 Boulder Ct - valuation $450,000
2023-00900 14871 Business Pkwy - valuation $235,000
2023-00601 15790 Canada Circle - valuation $197,501
2023-00593 1003 148th St. W.
2023-01528 15195 Boulder Ct.
2023-00593 1003 148th St. W. - Valuation $951,522.61
2023-01815 15195 Boulder Ct. - Valuation $708,000
2023-02104 13775 Clark Road - Valuation $218,891 Fire Sprinkler
2023-02862 13220 Doyle Path - Valuation $450,000.00
2023-03114 14290 Akron - Valuation $40,000,000.00
2023-02266 3335 142nd St. W. - Valuation $269,422.00
2023-03909 3784 150th St. W. - Commercial Roof - $360,000.00
2023-03686 14290 Akron Ave - Plumbing for Lifetime - Valuation $2,000,000.00
2023-03689 14041 Biscayne Ave - Plumbing for PD/PW - Valuation $2,218,000.00
2023-03789 142902 Akron Ave - Mechanical Permit - Lifetime Fitness
2023-05648 15195 Boulder Ct - Bullding #3 Car Condo's $900,000
2023-05596 14041 Biscayne Way - Fire Sprinkler $502,925.00
2023-05680 2678 149th St. W - Commercial Remodel - $650,000
2024-00900 14005 Driver Ave - FedEx - Conveyor Belt System - $16,442,424.00
2024-01072 2730 149th St. W. - New Horizon Childcare - $3.048,000.00
2024-00754 15197 Boulder Court - Proto Labs - New Roof - $1,245,327.00
2024-01657 14455 Robert Trl S - Remodel $175,000.00
2024-01750 14395 Robert Trl S - Fire Sprinkler - Solar for Library $420,000.00
2024-01175 13135 Doyle Path - Spectro Alloys - $1,000.000.00
2024-02388 14344 Cameo Ave - The Rosemount - Floor Repair
2024-02362 12555 Clark Rd - Addition - Flint Hills
2024-03035 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #1 - $83,955,912.00 - Meta
2024-03054 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #2 - $65,565,936.00 - Meta
2024-02204 13135 Doyle Path - $12,009,000.00 - Spectro Alloys
2024-03821 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #1 - Heating Permit - $32,953,189.00
2024-03821 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #2 - Heating Permit - $30,418,329.00
2024-03821 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #1 - Plumbing Permit - $1,653,686.00
2024-03821 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #2 - Plumbing Permit - $1,353,016.00
2024-0305 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #3 $9,769, 115.00
2024-03056 14701 Blaine Ave - Building #4 $8,544,751.00
2024-03861 12555 Clark Road - Flint Hills $6,420,000.00
2024-04879 14701 Blaine Ave Bldg1 - Fire Alarm Permit $1,410,000.00
2024-04279 14701 Blaine Ave - Fire Sprinkler $2,766,136.00
2024-04505 14701 Blaine Ave Bldg 4 - Heating - $508,870.00
2024-05116 13135 Doyle Path - Heating - $772,100.00
2024-04267 14490 Abbeyfield Ave - 1st State Bank of Rosemount.
2024-05552 1060 Upper 144th St. W. - New Daycare Center
2024-05779 14701 Blaine Ave - Bldg #2 - Fire Protection Permit.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Regular Meeting: April 15, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Port Authority Bylaws Review AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Adam Kienberger, Community Development
Director
AGENDA NO. 6.c.
ATTACHMENTS: Port Authority Bylaws APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and discuss the bylaws of the Rosemount Port Authority and direct
staff to bring any changes to the next regular meeting of the Port Authority.
BACKGROUND
As part of the Port Authority's annual organizational meeting, it is occasionally good practice to review
the bylaws of the Port and determine if any changes are necessary. The Port has not done a
comprehensive review of these materials nor made any changes in recent memory. This is typically an
indication of a well-functioning organization that is generally seen as operating efficiently and
conducting their business in an ethical manner.
From what staff was able to find, the Port Authority bylaws were last amended in 2014 to provide
minor text changes regarding date of their annual meeting (April), and an additional provision to add or
remove meetings from their schedule.
The current bylaws are attached for review. Staff will run through the different sections and highlight a
few areas for suggested changes. Current suggestions include revising the roles within the
Administrative Structure, clarifying language within Meetings of the Port Authority (time and place of
meetings), and proposed changes to the Order of Business to better align with current practices.
Based on discussion and direction of the Port Authority, staff will prepare any agreed-upon changes,
provide notice to the commissioners within two weeks of your next meeting, and plan to have this as
an item on your regular agenda in May.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and discuss the bylaws of the Rosemount Port Authority and direct staff to bring any changes
to the next regular meeting of the Port Authority.
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BYLAWS
OF
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
A DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Article I.Established
There is hereby created by the City Council of the City of Rosemount, in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, 469.0813 and City of Rosemount Enabling Resolution No. 1991-53,
the Rosemount Port Authority, a Development Agency.
Article II.Purpose
The purpose of the Port Authority, a Development Agency, is to carry out economic
development and redevelopment within the City by acting as the development authority
for the City on behalf of the City's interest in continued new job development and
increased tax base.
Article III.Port Authority Members
The Port Authority Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed in
accordance with the provisions of Enabling Resolution 1991-53, Section 6.
Article IV.Seal of Port Authority
The seal of the Port Authority shall be in the form of a circle and shall bear the name of
the Port Authority, the year established and contain the logo of the City of Rosemount.
Article V.
Section l.
Officers
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and
shall have the duties and powers usually attendant upon such
officer. The Chairperson shall be elected by the Commission
members at the annual meeting.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence or
disability of the Chairperson, exercise all the powers and perform
the duties of the Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall be
elected by the Commission members at the annual meeting.
Executive Secretary. The City Clerk shall act as Executive
Secretary to the Port Authority and shall keep a record of all
proceedings of Commission meetings. The Secretary shall also
give notice of all meetings of the Commission and shall perform
such other duties as prescribed by the Commission.
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Section 4.Treasurer. The Treasurer shall receive and be responsible for all
monies from whatever source derived and the same shall be
deemed public funds. Monies shall be disbursed only on checks
signed by the Executive Director or the City Finance Director. The
Port Authority Treasurer, when the Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson are absent, shall be responsible for chairing the
meeting.
The City Finance Director will serve as the Port Authority
Assistant Treasurer and be responsible for accounting, investment,
fund maintenance and disbursement consistent with the city
procedures under the direction and control of the Commissioners.
Other accounting procedures shall be in accordance with Minn.
Stat. 469.049, et seq. and Enabling Resolution No. 1991-53.
Article VI.Administrative Structure
Section l.
Section 2.
Executive Director. The Port Authority shall employ an Executive
Director who shall have general supervision over the
administration of its business and affairs, subject to the direction of
the Port Authority. He/she shall be charged with the management
of the development projects of the Port Authority. This person will
be the City Administrator of the City of Rosemount.
Assistant Director. The Port Authority may employ an Assistant
Director who shall assist the Executive Director in the
administration of its business and affairs of the Port Authority.
The Assistant Director shall have the responsibility to coordinate
meetings with public and private developers, pursuant to
development/redevelopment projects and general business of the
Port Authority.
The Assistant Director shall also be responsible for reviewing and
updating the Redevelopment Plan and written reviews of all
development proposals which come before the Port Authority.
Said reviews and other memorandums shall be directed to the Port
Authority through an Executive Director.
The Assistant Director shall sit at regular or special meetings of the
Port Authority in absence of the Executive Director, and shall
attend other meetings as requested by the Port Authority or
Executive Director.
Section 3.Additional Personnel. The Port Authority may from time to tome
employ such personnel as it deems necessary to exercise its
powers, duties and functions as prescribed by law.
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Article VII.Meetings of the Port Authoritv
Section 1.Meeting Place. The meetings shall be at such a place in
Rosemount, Minnesota, as the Commissioners shall from time to
time designate. All meetings, except otherwise authorized or
provided by law, shall be open to the public. The Chairperson may
change the meeting place by giving five (5) days written notice to
Commission members.
Section 2.Time of Meetings.
A.Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held twice each
month at the time and date specified by the Port Authority. By
motion, the Port Authority may add or cancel meetings from
their meeting schedule.
B.Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called by the
Chairperson, the Executive Director, or by any three (3)
Commissioners by written request filed with the Executive
Director who shall mail or personally deliver to all members
notice of the time and place of such meeting at least twenty-
four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.
Special meeting notices must be posted and shall state time,
place and purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be
considered.
C.Executive Session. Any business, properly before the Port
Authority, which qualifies as attorney client or otherwise meets
the legal standards for closed (Executive) session meetings,
shall, following procedures established for convening such
meetings, be in order. Only that business, for which the
session was convened shall be in order.
D.Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting shall be the first
meeting in April and held with the regular meeting at the time
and date specified by the Port Authority.
Section 3.Quorum. A majority of the commissioners is required to constitute
a quorum. When a quorum is in attendance at a meeting, action
may be taken upon a vote of a majority in attendance. No voting
shall be done by proxy.
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Section 4.
Section 5.
Governance of Meetings. The meetings of the Port Authority shall
be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, provided that said rules
shall be construed liberally to afford the Port Authority flexibility
in the conduct of its meetings.
The Chairperson will at his/her prerogative control discussion
among board members and regulate public comment to facilitate
adequate discussion, consideration, and decision making.
Conflict of Interest. Personal viewpoints are not to be represented
to outside organizations or individuals as being those of the
authority, city, or city operating departments. Special or personal
interests, which may not represent the betterment of the
community must remain separate from the commissioners'
obligations and actions. Conflicts of interest shall be avoided by
all commissioners at all times.
City Policy AD-1, Committee Selection Policy, shall apply to all
actions of the authority's members.
Article VIII.Manner of Voting
The voting on all questions coming before the Port Authority shall be by roll call, and the
yea and nay votes shall be entered upon the minutes of such meeting.
Article IX.Order of Business
1.Call to Order
2.Consent
A.Approval of Minutes
B.Bills and Communications
C.Other Items Not Requiring Discussion
3.Old Business
4.New Business
5.Chairperson's Report
6.Executive Director's Report
7.Adjournment
Article X.Committees
The Chairperson shall appoint such advisory committees and subcommittees as he/she
determines are necessary and select its members. No committee shall consist of more
than five (5) members. Committee and subcommittee members shall consist of
commissioners and/or other person selected by the Chairperson.
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The Chairperson shall define the purpose of the committee and subcommittee and the
expected length of time necessary to complete a report. At any time these members may
be replaced or removed as deemed necessary by the Chairperson.
Article XI.Annual Budget and Annual Report
The Rosemount Port Authority, a Development Agency, shall develop an annual budget
consistent with the requirements of Enabling Resolution No. 1991-53 Rosemount City
Code and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469, et seq.
An Annual Report shall be presented by the Port Authority to the City Council each year
during the month of April reviewing Port Authority plans, projects and expenditures of
the previous year.
All other reports shall be kept and distributed in accordance with various statutes and
Enabling Resolution No. 1991-53.
Article XII.Powers
The Port Authority may exercise all of the powers contained in the Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 469, as modified by Section 469.0813, and according to Enabling Resolution No.
1991-53.
Article XIII.Amendments to Bylaws
The Bylaws may be amended by a vote of a majority of the Commissioners only when
the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to all Commissioners two weeks
prior to the meeting at which the amendment to be considered.
Article XIV. Approval of Bvlaws
These Bylaws and any amendments to them shall be subject to the approval of the
Rosemount City Council.
Adopted: April 15, 2014, at a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority, a
Development Agency.
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Executive Director
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