4.1. EDA DRAFT MINUTES 04-19-2021 VA
City of
Elk Meeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, March 15, 2021
Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Garrett Christianson, Matt
Westgaard, Mike Beyer,Jennifer Wagner, and Charlie Blesener
Members Absent: Commissioner Hartwig
Staff Present: City Administrator Cal Portner, Economic Development Specialist
Colleen Eddy, Planning Manager Zack Carlton (via Zoom), and
Deputy Clerk Jessica M/e ,
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereothe Elk River Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Tveite.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recitedt
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner" eyer an' seconded by Commissioner Wagner to
approve the agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Consider Consent Ag da
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Blesener to
approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 February 16, 2021, Minutes.
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Balance sheet as outlined in the staff report.
4.4 Revenue/expenditure report as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 6-0.
S. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
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6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
7.1 Public Art Initiative Funding
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
7.2 COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan Application
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner
Christianson to approve the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Microloan
Application for Mystery Chambers.
Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Beyer to
adopt Resolution 21-01 approving COVID Loan Forgiveness.
Motion carried 6-0.
7.3 Together Elk River Campaign Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wagner provided an update,
7.4 Marketing Updat
Ms. Eddy presented the marketing update as outlined in her staff report.
The EDA recessed at 5:41 p.m. to go in to work session. The meeting reconvened at 5:42
p.m.
8.1 168`" Avenue Extension
Mr. Carlton presented the staff report and indicated staff have been working
together to find additional business park property and may have found a site via
partnership with Cargill. He explained that 168t1i Circle ends in a cul-de-sac and the
city has been in discussions with Cargill about a potential extension for years. Cargill
is looking to make improvements on their parcel,which has renewed conversations
about the road extension. Improvements would include a new city street connection
with 165"'Avenue as well as city sewer and water,which would extend beyond
Cargill's property along 165`x'Avenue. The partnership would allow the city to plat
three business park lots and one additional lot for an electrical substation and
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ponding. Mr. Carlton stated he would like to get preliminary feedback from the EDA
prior to continuing discussions with Cargill.
He explained preliminary cost estimates are $2.75 million. He noted the EDA
Development Fund has a $3 million balance,but staff s goal would be to recoup all
costs through sale of the business park lots.
The EDA questioned how lot sizes were determined. Mr. Carlton explained lot sizes
were established based on previous interest,but they can be modified as needed. He
indicated the challenge with smaller lots would be the additional infrastructure
required to service the parcels.
Commissioner Wagner questioned the status of the Twin Lakes Road connection to
Highway 10 as she believes that would provide a considerable increase in the value of
this project. Mr. Carlton explained the city is working with MnDOT to complete an
Access Management Study along Highway 10 which should be completed by the end
of the year and provide a timeline for the connection.
Commissioner Wagner stated the extension to 165`x'will become heavily used for
traffic going to the Youth Athletic Complex and questioned if the amount and types
of traffic have been reviewed. Mr. Carlton indicated the road will be designed
appropriately for all users. He noted part of Caro's interest in completing this
project is to provide their employees with safer, access to Highway 10.
EDA consensus is to move forwar 'with s projet" d discussions with Cargill.
Staff will return on April 19, 2021,with an update.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Dan Tveite,EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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