09-15-2014 ED MIN ElMeeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, September 15, 2014
Members Present: President Tveite, Commissioners Burandt, Westgaard,Provo, and
Motin
Members Absent: Commissioner Wilson and Dwyer
Staff Present: Community Operations and Development Deputy Director Jeremy
Barnhart, Economic Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and
Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Tveite.
2. Consider 09/15/2014 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Motin and seconded by Commissioner Burandt to
approve the September 15,2014, agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Motin
to approve the following consent agenda:
3.1 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
3.2 EDA Minutes
• August 18,2014, Regular
• August 25, 2014, Special
3.3 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report.
3.4 Revenue/expenditure report as outlined in the staff report.
3.5 Appoint Community Operations and Development Deputy Director
Jeremy Barnhart as the EDA interim executive director.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Open Forum
Terry Morrell,Morrell Companies, 10752 171st Avenue—expressed concerns over
a potential roundabout at the intersection of 1715`Avenue and Twin Lakes Road. He
explained roundabouts can be difficult for trucks to maneuver and can pose safety
hazards. Mr. Morrell stated other businesses in the area share the same concerns.
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Consensus of the EDA was for staff to explore alternatives for this intersection.
5. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items scheduled for this agenda.
6. General Business
6.1 Public Art Installation Update
Ms. Eddy provided an update on the public art installation as outlined in her staff
report.
6.2 Natures Edge Business Center Phase II Funding Authorization
Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Burandt
to adopt Resolution 14-05 Transferring Funds to the City of Elk River. Motion
carried 5-0.
6.3 Hartman Property Acquisition
Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Motin and seconded by Commissioner Provo for
staff to solicit bids to mitigate debris from Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Fox Haven
Commercial. Motion carried 5-0.
6.4 PSB Update
Mr. Barnhart provided an update on Professional Service Bureau's purchase of a
portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Northstar Business Park as outlined in his staff report.
6.5 Yale Court Update
Mr. Barnhart provided an update related to the sale of Lot 4, Block 1, Mississippi
Ridge 2nd Addition as outlined in his staff report.
7. Announcements
There were no announcements.
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8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 6:04 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Dan Tveite, EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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