12-17-2018 EDA MINMeeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, December 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
I . 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 5:35 p.m. by President Tveite.
2. Consider December 17, 2018; Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the December 17, 2018, agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the following consent agenda:
3.1 EDA Minutes:
p October 15, 2018, Special
• October 15, 2018, Regular
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.
S. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
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December 17, 2018
6.1 Commemoration of Ebner's Bait
Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report.
Mayor Dietz thanked Joanne Rousseau, her parents, and her grandparents for being
loyal Elk River business owners.
President Tveite also thanked Ms. Rousseau and her family and presented her with a
plaque commemorating Ebner Bait's service to Elk River.
6.2 Beautification Program and Policy
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Commissioner Ovall thanked the Beautification Committee for their hard work and
dedication.
Commissioner Wagner recommended presenting before and after photos for the
EDA and public to see.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to
approve the revised EDA City Beautification Program and Policy. Motion
carried 6-0.
6.3 Director's Report
Ms. Othoudt presented her report.
7.1 Recognize EDA Member Jerry Olsen
Ms. Othoudt thanked Commissioner Olsen for his dedication and service to the
Economic Development Authority.
Commissioner Olsen thanked his fellow EDA commissioners and staff.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:52 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
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