3.1 EDA DRAFT MINUTES 10-15-2018Meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, September 17, 2018
Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Jerry Olsen, Matt Westgaard,
Nate Ovall, Jennifer Wagner, and Charlie Blesener
Members Absent: Commissioner Provo
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and Deputy 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 September 17, 2018, Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the September 17, 2018, agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to
approve the following consent agenda:
3.1 August 20, 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 6-0.
4. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
5. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
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6.1 Beautification Award Presentation
Tamara Ackerman, representing the Elk River Beautification Committee, indicated
the committee is recommending Beautification Awards be presented to Elk River
Senior Living for substantial improvements to the exterior and/or landscaping and
to the Freeport Business Center for consistently maintaining their property in an
attractive and well-kept manner.
Moved by Commissioner Olsen and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to
approve the recommendation from the Beautification Committee to present
the award to Elk River Senior Living for substantial improvements to the
exterior and/or landscaping of their property. Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Ovall to
approve the recommendation from the Beautification Committee to present
the award to Freeport Business Center for consistently maintaining their
property in an attractive and well-kept manner. Motion carried 6-0.
6.2 Recognition – Jerry’s of Elk River
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Mayor Dietz commended Mr. and Mrs. Minor for operating a first-class business in
Elk River for so many years.
President Tveite presented a plaque to Jerry and Thiry Minor commemorating them
as long-standing business owners of over 45 years in the Elk River community.
6.3 Apex Forgivable Loan
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard
to adopt Resolution 18-04 and to approve a certificate of forgiveness for Apex
Design and Embroidery, Inc.
Motion carried 6-0.
6.4 Directors Report
Ms. Othoudt presented her report.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
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8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:43 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Dan Tveite, EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk