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DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION (DMCC)
BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. Chair Pamela Wheelock called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
II. Roll Call. James Campbell, Council President Brooke Carlson, R.T. Rybak,
Commissioner Mark Thein, Chair Pamela Wheelock, and Paul Williams were present. Mr.
Campbell participated via interactive technology because he was out of state.
III. Approval of Agenda. Council President Carlson moved to approve the agenda.
Commissioner Thein seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Campbell, Council President Carlson, Mr. Rybak, Commissioner Thein, Chair
Wheelock, and Mr. Williams. Nays: None.
IV. Approval of Minutes: September 28, 2023. Council President Carlson moved to approve
the September 28, 2023 minutes. Mr. Rybak seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Campbell, Council President Carlson, Mr. Rybak, Commissioner Thein, Chair
Wheelock, and Mr. Williams. Nays: None.
V. Public Comment. No public comments were offered.
VI. Chair’s Report. Chair Wheelock noted that the metrics information was included in the
meeting packet. She also noted that, similar to the recent Request for Proposals (RFP)
for audit services, the DMCC will issue an RFP for legal services. Council President
Carlson provided a brief overview of the recent approval of the local option sales tax
referendum. Chair Wheelock also proposed that, after the conclusion of some Board
meetings in 2024, there be an informal opportunity to listen to a speaker and learn more
information on a topic of interest to the DMC initiative.
VII. Consent Agenda.
A. DMCC 2023 Budget: Year to Date Update.
B. Selection of Audit and Tax Service Provider.
Resolution A: Approving the Appointment of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP,
Subject to Successful Negotiation and Execution of Agreement.
C. Amended Regular Meeting Schedule.
Resolution B: Amending the 2024-2025 DMCC Board Regular Meeting Schedule.
Mr. Rybak moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Thein seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Mr. Campbell, Council President Carlson, Mr. Rybak, Commissioner Thein, Chair
Wheelock, and Mr. Williams. Nays: None.
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VIII. Discussion Items.
A. 2025 Development Plan Update. Patrick Seeb, EDA Executive Director, and
Catherine Malmberg, EDA Public Infrastructure & Development Strategy Director,
presented the timeline and process for preparing and approving the 2025 update
to the Development Plan.
B. Discovery Labs. Chris Schad, EDA Business Development Director, and Michael
Flynn, EDA Senior Economic Development Director, provided an update on shared
lab development planning. The Board requested additional information as to the
DMCC’s specific role, as well as capital costs and operating model information.
C. Downtown Riverfront. Cindy Steinhauser, City of Rochester Deputy Administrator,
David Gamble, Gamble Associates Founding Principal, and Ms. Malmberg
presented an update regarding the downtown riverfront small area plan. The
Board discussed connections to nearby amenities, including Mayo Park and
Discovery Walk, the on-going review of watershed scale, potential mixed use
options, and recreational use. The Board expressed interest in learning more
about the City’s proposed bonding request to the State.
D. University of Minnesota Rochester Update. Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor of the
University of Minnesota Rochester, provided an update on campus planning and
growth.
IX. Status Reports. The Board discussed the interest rate environment, increased
construction costs, and the impact on investment. Chair Wheelock requested an update
on the West Transit Village. Mr. Campbell noted the recent federal designation of
Minnesota as the MedTech 3.0 hub.
X. Adjournment. Mr. Rybak moved to adjourn the meeting. Council President Carlson
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mr. Campbell, Council President Carlson, Mr. Rybak, Commissioner Thein, Chair
Wheelock, and Mr. Williams. Nays: None.
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