3.1. EDA DRAFT MINUTES 03-19-2018
Meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Members Present: President Tveite, Commissioners Provo, Olsen, and Wagner
Members Absent: Commissioners Blesener, Ovall, and Westgaard
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Executive
Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller
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 02/20/2018 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the February 20, 2018, agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Olsen and seconded by Commissioner Provo to
approve the following consent agenda:
3.1 January 16, 2018, EDA 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 4-0.
4. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
5. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
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6.1 Youth Skills Training Program
Ms. Othoudt reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Youth Skills Training
Program.
Commissioner Wagner questioned if it would be advantageous for the Economic
Development Authority to send a letter of support to the school district prior to
their completion of the grant application. Ms. Othoudt indicated staff could draft a
letter and bring back at the next EDA meeting. The EDA concurred.
Commissioner Provo questioned if the EDA would market this program to local
businesses. Ms. Othoudt explained economic development staff would partner with
the school to assist in jump-starting and marketing the program.
6.2 Business Incubation Program
Ms. Othoudt presented her staff report.
President Tveite felt the program is a good opportunity for businesses and worth
researching further.
Commissioner Olsen stated he supports the program.
Commissioner Provo liked the idea of starting small with the program and seeing
how it goes and making adjustments and tailoring for Elk River as needed.
Commissioner Wagner questioned if staff was thinking of an initial investment
similar to Stewartville of $30,000. Ms. Othoudt indicated staff will research.
Discussion took place on benefits of the program and whether it would fill a local
need. Consensus was for staff to bring back additional information, including the
target audience.
6.3 Director’s Report
Ms. Othoudt presented her Director’s Report.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 6:05 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Dan Tveite, EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk