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12-09-2002 EDA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002 Nlembexs Present: President Gongoll, Commissioners Koenig, Dwyer, Kuestex, Tveite and Motin Members Absent Commiss'ionex Klinzing Staff Present Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelidi, City Administrator Pat I4aers, Director of Planning Michele McPherson, and City Clerk Sandra Peine Call MeetingTo Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Econorruc Development Authority was' called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Gongoll. 2. Consider l2/9/02 Agenda The following item was added [o the agenda: 8.1. ProTech Engineering Nlicro Loan COMMISSIONER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 9, 2002, EDA AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER DWYER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. Consent Agenda COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: 8.1. NOVEMBER 12, 2002 EDA MINUTES 8.2. CHECK REGISTER 8.3. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT 8.4. BALANCE SHEET 8.5. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF ELK RIVER BUSINESS SUBSIDIES POLICY COMMISSIONER KOENIG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 4. Ooen Mike No one appeared Fox open mike. Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 December 9, 2002 6. Strategic Industrial Maxkenng Activities Update Director oEEconomic Development Catherine Mehelich presented the strategic industrial marketing activities update. 6.1. Industrial Land Development Cadiexine Mehelich noted that staff has scheduled a work session of the Planning Commission to discuss industrial development and client requirements. The meeting is' proposed to be facilitated by Duckox & Associates as stated in the Strategic Industrial Maxkedng Plan and included in the 2003 EDA budget. Catherine stated that the work session is• scheduled fox February 11°h at 6:30 p.m. She requested the EDA to call a special meeting to attend the joint work session. COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDA FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2002, AT 6:30 P.M. TO ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION REGARDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5. Comprehensive Plan Update President Gongoll reviewed issues that were discussed at the last comprehensive plan task force meeting. He indicated that discussion took place regarding the property that could potentially be future industrial development areas. 5.1. Industrial Land in Comprehensive Plan Director of Planning Michele McPherson addressed [he EDA on the topic of the Eutuxe industrial land sites for the Comprehensive Plan. Michele referred to a memo from Rusty Fifield of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., which provided information on future land use and development scenarios. Michele asked the EDA to look at other areas for potential industrial development that have not been considered. She talked about vacant land along the Highway 10 corridor area behind Back to the Fifties, which is currently guided for highway commercial but could have the potential to be industrial. Jeff noted that much discussion at the last EDA meeting revolved around the gravel pits with a general consensus that the area south of Countv Road 33 is a good area for industrial land. He noted that there was also discussion on parks, oak trees, and the need to buffer the residential property from the south. Commissioner Dwvex noted that those present at the last Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting talked about this being the last chance to rezone property for business park/light industrial land use and that the land use plan will set the direction of the property along the Highway 10 and 16) corridors. He Eurthex noted that if the Citv zones land into residential that should be zoned light industrial; there will be no other land to replace it. Commissioner Dwyer indicated that discussion at the Comprehensive Plan meeting also took place regarding areas in east Elk River, north and south of Highway 10. NIs. McPherson noted that the issue was discussed of whether or not there were long term Economic Development Authority Minutes December 9, 2002 Page 3 opportunities to provide for additional industrial property from 175°~ Avenue to the eastern city limits. President Gongoll noted that other than the gravel pits, and maybe East Elk River, there were not many other opporrunities Eox rezoning land into industrial property. Consider Amendment to EDA Bvlaws Regarding Annual Meeti~ Time COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE EDA BYLAWS WHICH SETS THE ANNUAL MEETING TIME TO 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8. Other Business 8.1. ProTech Engineering Micro Loan Catherine Mehelich distributed a memo regarding the issue of a micro loan extension for ProTech Engineering, Inc. Catherine reviewed the issue. COMMISSIONER KOENIG MOVED TO REFINANCE THE BALANCE OF PROTECH ENGINEERING'S LOAN OVER A S-YEAR AMORTIZATION AT A MARKET RATE OF 6.25% WITH A 2-YEAR BALLOON PAYMENT. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. ildjournment There being no other business, PRESIDENT GONGOLL ADJOURNED THE MEETING. ~~~ Q p~ Sandra Peine City Clerk