02-13-2012 EDA MINMEETING 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 Zeraas
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Director of Economic Development Annie Decker, Assistant Director of
Economic Development Clay Wilfahtt, Finance Director Tim Simon, and
Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller
1. 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 byPresident Tvene.
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. Chen Fonun
No one was presetn for open fonun.
5. GatewayBusiness Park Name Change Discussion
Ms. Decker presented the staff report.
President Tveite stated that he is in favor or changing the name to Nature's Edge Business
Park Conmvssioner 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 Conunissioner 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 Devel~ment Presentation
Ms. Deckers provided an updaze on a restaurant development roundtable thaz staff attended as
outlined in her staff report.
ADDOIIIt EDA Commissioner to CommunityBrand 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. CommLn;nrvBrattd Charrr~ons Team Uodate
Mr. Wilfahrt provided a branding update as outlined in his staff report.
Commissioner Zerwas indicazed that the level of interest in the Brand Champions Team is
ama'i ~. He added that the group is off to a strong start.
9. Announcements
Ms. Deckert indicated that the Pizza Ranch ribbon cutting is Tuesday, February 14.
Mr. Wilfahrt stated thaz an event recognizing Faribauk Foods as the 2011 Energy City Business
of the Year is scheduled for Febniary 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. A~d~ournnrent
There being no other business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority az 5:59 p.m
Minutes prepared byJessica Miller.