3.1. DRAFT MINUTES 01-16-2018
Closed Meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at Elk River City Hall
Monday, November 20, 2017
Members Present: President Tveite, Commissioners Ovall (excused himself from the
meeting at 5:02 p.m.), Provo, Olsen, and Wagner
Members Absent: Commissioners Blesener and Westgaard
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Recording Secretary
Jennifer Green
1. 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 5:01 p.m. by President Tveite.
3. Closed Meeting
President Tveite stated the following:
“The EDA will be holding a closed meeting per MN Statute §13D.05, subdivision
3(b) to consider offers and counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real
property.The proprety being discussed is PID #75-807-0110.”
Commissioner Ovall indicated due to a potential conflict of interest, he would excuse
himself from the closed meeting and left the room.
President Tveite noted the property to be discussed. Discussion was held.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the closed meeting of
the Elk River Economic Development Authority at 5:25 p.m.
Dan Tveite, President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, November 20, 2017
Members Present: President Tveite, Commissioners Provo, Olsen, Westgaard, Ovall,
Wagner, and Blesener
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Recording Secretary
Jennifer Green
1. 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 11/20/2017 Agenda
Ms. Othoudt requested to move items 7.1 and 7.2 after item 4. Open Forum.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the November 20, 2017, Economic Development agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to
approve the following consent agenda:
3.1. October 16, 2017, EDA Minutes.
3.2. Check Register
3.3. Balance Sheet
3.4. Revenues-Expenditures
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2
November 20, 2017
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7.2 Debbie Huebner – Recognition
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
The EDA commended Ms. Huebner on being a tremendous asset to the city and her
many years of service to the EDA and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
7.1 Elk River Meats - Recognition
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report and played a WCCO broadcast video
recognizing Elk River Meats and their Viewers’ Choice Award for their Happy Sticks
beef stick in Minnesota.
President Tveite presented Bob and Mary Robeck with a plaque and the EDA
congratulated the Robecks on their recognition and as being a long-established
business in the city.
6.1 Director’s Report
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
6.2 TIF Policy
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the Tax Increment Financing Policy as presented in the staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:42 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
Dan Tveite, EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk