Minutes 7/25/2006 PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL 4GG0
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING C>1y co
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J U LY 25, 2006
The regular meeting of the Port Authority Board was held on July 25, 2006 at 2:00
p.m. in the Board Room of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul, 1900 Landmark
Towers, 345 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The following Commissioners were present:
- Michael Goldner
- Joan Grzywinski
- Kathy Lantry
- John Regal
Also present were the following:
- Ken Johnson
- Laurie Hansen
- Lorrie Louder
- Laurie Siever
- Tom Collins
- Brenda Kyle
- Terry Garvey
- Mike Galvin, Briggs & Morgan
- Robyn Hansen — Leonard Street & Deinard
- Kathy Hahne, Faegre & Benson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Grzywinski made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lantry, to
approve the minutes of the June 27, 2006 meeting. The motion was carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Regal indicated he wanted the minutes to be amended to better
reflect what he stated in regards to Resolution No. 4173. He stated that he appreciated
the Port Authority's efforts in making a coordinated effort with the City, County and
School District when seeking a property tax levy increase, he did not recall commenting
on the accuracy and would like that removed from the minutes.
Chair Goldner noted the amendment while Commissioners Grzywinski and
Lantry restated their motions. The motion, with the amendment carried unanimously.
A copy of the June minutes is on file at the office of the Saint Paul Port Authority.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None of the Commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items on the
agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
CREDIT COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 4175
BROWNFIELDS FINANCING RESOURCES
Commissioner Grzywinski made a motion stating the Credit Committee had
reviewed Resolution No. 4175 and recommended approval by the Board. The motion
carried unanimously. A copy of Resolution No. 4175 is on file at the office of the Saint
Paul Port Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 4176
CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVY
Commissioner Grzywinski made a motion stating the Credit Committee had
reviewed Resolution No. 4176 and recommended approval by the Board. The motion
carried unanimously. A copy of Resolution No. 4176 is on file at the office of the Saint
Paul Port Authority.
INFORMATIONAL
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Ms. Louder stated that each year the Port Authority undertakes an aggressive
legislative agenda with the assistance of Kathryn Hahne of the Faegre & Benson law
firm. Additionally, the Minnesota Ports Association, of which we are a member, once
again contracted with Kevin Walli of the Fryberger law firm to represent the
Association's interest in procuring additional grant funding for various river shipping
capital improvement activities.
Ms. Louder reported that the Minnesota Ports Association received $3 million.
The Port will meet with their colleagues in the Association soon to determine river
shipping capital improvement priorities and use of these funds.
Ms. Louder introduced Kathy Hahne and she reviewed the 2006 legislative
session in more detail as well as the anticipated challenges in 2007.
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GENERAL MATTERS
Ms. Louder introduced Brenda "B" Kyle, the new Vice President of Business
Development for the Saint Paul Port Authority.
There being no further business, the meeting stood adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
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Michael et er, Chair
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