3.1 EDSR 10-19-2015 DRAFT MIN ► Item 3.1
Elk •••• Meeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, August 17, 2015
Members Present: President Tveite,Commissioners Burandt,Dwyer(5:31 p.m.),Olsen,
Wagner,and Westgaard
Members Absent: Commissioner Provo
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Senior Administrative
Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Johnson
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 08/17/2015 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the August 17,2015, agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the following consent agenda:
3.1 July 20,2015,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.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Open Forum
No one appeared for open forum.
5. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2
August 17,2015
6.1 A Resolution Establishing the 2016 Referendum Tax Levy as Approved
by Voters for a Recreational Facility to be Leased to the YMCA
Mr. Simon presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Dwyer and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
pass Resolution 15-_establishing the 2016 Referendum Tax Levy as
approved by voters for a recreational facility to be leased to the YMCA as
outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 6-0.
6.2 2016 Budget& Resolution
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the 2016 Economic Development Budget as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Dwyer and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to
approve Resolution 15- establishing the EDA Tax Levy for collection in
year 2016.
Motion carried 6-0.
6.3 2017-2020 Final Strategic Plan
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
President Tveite liked the synergy of combining the goals and objectives of both
the EDA and Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA).
Commissioner Olsen asked if the HRA approved their plan through a similar
process.
Ms. Othoudt indicated the HRA did approve their plan at their last meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Burandt to
approve the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan for the HRA/EDA as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
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August 17,2015
6.4 Public Art Installation
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. She indicated the footing for the Whimsical
Windmill,the cost of which was included in the bid,will be required to be installed by
an outside contractor due to it being constructed to specific MnDOT regulations.
She provided details about the presentations and unveiling,along with tours of the
library building being provided by Environmental Technician Kristin Mroz,taking
the opportunity to showcase this LEED building.After the unveiling,refreshments
will be served in the library community room. She also indicated there will be a sign
placed by the windmill telling it's story and the design work done by the artist.
6.5 Director's Report
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
7. Announcements
There were no announcements.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business,Chair Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson.
Dan Tveite,EDA President
Tina Allard,City Clerk
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