3.1 EDSR 04-23-2012MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Members Present: President Tveite, Commissioners Dwyer, Gumphrey, Motin, Provo,
Westgaard, and Zerwas
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Economic Development Annie Deckert, Assistant Director of
Economic Development Clay Wilfahrt, Finance Director Tim Simon, and
Executive Secretary/Deputy Ciry Clerk Jessica Miller
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Economic Development Authority
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Tveite.
2. Consider Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DWYER AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 13, 2012, EDA
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1 JANUARY 9, 2012, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
3.2 CHECK REGISTER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
3.3 BALANCE SHEET AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT:
3.4 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF
REPORT.
3.5 POST-ISSUANCE DEBT COMPLIANCE POLICY.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4. Open Forum
No one was present for open forum.
5. Gateway Business Park Name Change Discussion
Ms. Deckert presented the staff report.
President Touchette stated that he is in favor or changing the name to Nature's Edge Business
Park. Commissioner Zerwas concurred.
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Commissioner Motin indicated that he likes Nature's Edge but believes Business Center is
more appropriate than Business Park. Commissioner Provo and Dwyer concurred.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GUMPHREY TO RENAME GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK
TO NATURE'S EDGE BUSINESS CENTER. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6. Restaurant Development Presentation
Ms. Deckert provided an update on a restaurant development roundtable that staff attended as
outlined in her staff report.
ApUoint EDA Commissioner to Community Brand Champions Team
Mr. Wilfahrt presented his staff report.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DWYER AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER ZERWAS
TO THE BRAND CHAMPIONS TEAM. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
President Tveite thanked Commissioner Zerwas for his participation in the branding process.
8. Community Brand Champions Team Update
Mr. Wilfahrt provided a branding update as outlined in his staff report.
Commissioner Zerwas indicated that the level of interest in the Brand Champions Team is
amazing. He added that the group is off to a strong start.
Announcements
Ms. Deckert indicated that the Pizza Ranch ribbon cutting is Tuesday, February 14.
Mr. Wilfahrt stated that an event recognizing Faribault Foods as the 2011 Energy City Business
of the Year is scheduled for February 23 and EDA Commissioners are welcome to attend.
Mr. Wilfahrt indicated that the next manufacturer's meet and greet is scheduled for
February 15 in Monticello. He added that the program has grown and is a great success.
10. Adjournment
There being no other business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority at 5:59 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Dan Tveite, President
Tina Allard, City Clerk