3.1. EDSR 10-09-2000 • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2000
Members Present: President Dwyer, Commissioners Klinzing, Thompson, Farber, and
Motin
Members Absent: Commissioners Koenig and Gongoll
Staff Present: Catherine Mehelich, Executive Director, Pat Klaers; City
Administrator; and Sandra Peine; City Clerk
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Dwyer.
2. Consider 10/9/00 Agenda
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 9, 2000, EDA
AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KLINZING SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
111 CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
COMMISSIONER KLINZING MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES-APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER-APPROVED
3.3. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT-APPROVED
3.4. BALANCE SHEET-APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION.THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
5. Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan Update
Catherine Mehelich reported on the projects staff has been working on as
outlined in the Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan. The report included updates on
the following issues:
• Marketing Agreements
• Manufacturer's Week
• • Advertisements
• Business Park Fact Sheets
Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2
October 9, 2000
• • Prototype Proposal Format
The City Administrator introduced Anika Duckor of Duckor and Associates. He
indicated that he has requested Anita to put together a proposal to update the
city logo. He explained that this project would deal with communication,
consistency, presenting a professional image, and establishing guidelines on the
use of the logo. Anita Duckor introduced Tammy Miller of Miller Design.Tammy
Miller introduced herself as a graphic designer and stated she would be working
with Anita Duckor on the project. Anita Duckor reviewed the scope of the
project. It was noted that this project would be coordinated with the Municipal
Utilities project. The City Administrator indicated that the EDA is being requested
to contribute 25%of the project cost.
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
AND BRAND PLAN FROM DUCKOR AND ASSOCIATE, INC. AND THAT THE EDA
FINANCE 25%OF THE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6. Development Projects-Update
Catherine Mehelich provided the EDA with an update on several development
projects. She invited the EDA to attend a joint meeting with the HRA and City
Council on October 23 to discuss the downtown business area. Catherine
updated the EDA on the Holt and Jackson city-owed site. She noted that the City
• Council would soon see a development proposal for the purchase of the site.
Catherine updated the EDA on the business incubator. Catherine also informed
the EDA that the River City Snow Riders have requested a permit to build a
snowmobile trail along the railroad and wetland area of the EDA's property in the
East Business Park. The EDA requested to see a plat map to determine how the
trail will affect the property prior to making a decision on this issue.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:46
p.m.
Sandra Peine
City Clerk
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