07-17-2017 EDA MIN SPEC MTG City of
Elk Special Meeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday,July 17, 2017
Members Present: Acting Chair Wagner, Commissioners Blesener,Westgaard,Provo
(5:21 p.m.), Olsen (5:27 p.m.), and Ovall
Members Absent: President Tveite
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy,and Recording Secretary/Sr.
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Green
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority (EDA)was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Acting Chair
Wagner.
2. Consider Agenda
111 Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to
approve the July 17,2017, special meeting agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. 2018 Budget Discussion
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. She indicated the budget would be approved
by the EDA at the August 21,2017,meeting,and approved by the council at their
September 4,2017,meeting.
Discussion was held regarding expenditures, the strategic plan outlining business
development,rehabilitation and redevelopment, community brand, transportation,
and the proposed levy. Commissioner Ovall requested the strategic plan layout be
adjusted so the action steps fall directly under the strategies, thereby making it easier
to read.
It was the consensus of the commission to set the levy at 0.01813% and place on the
agenda for approval at the August 21,2017, EDA meeting.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business,Acting Chair Wagner adjourned the special meeting
• of the Elk River Economic Development Authority at 5:43 p.m.
Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2
July 17,2017
Special Budget Meeting
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Dan Tveite, EDA President
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