08-16-2021 EDA MINMeeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, August 16, 2021
Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Garrett Christianson, Matt
Westgaard, Mike Beyer, Jennifer Wagner, Jeff Hartwig, and Charlie
Blesener
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic
Development Specialist Colleen Eddy, and City Clerk Tina Allard
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 5:30 p.m. by President Tveite.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner
Christianson to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig to
approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 July 19, 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 7-0.
S. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
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7.1 Public Art Initiative Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. She stated there will be a review party planned
in the future.
Chair Tveite stated the artwork looks great and thanked everyone involved.
Commissioner Wagner further expressed a huge thank you to Elk River Municipal
Utilities, noting the team was flexible with the scheduling issues, and it was fantastic
for them to come back and take care of set up.
7.2 Together Elk River Campaign Update
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
7.3 Beautification Committee Appointment
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Christianson and seconded by Commissioner
Wagner to appoint Deb Hjermstad to the Beautification Committee.
Motion carried 7-0.
Chair Tveite read a statement noting the EDA will be going into closed meeting per
MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(1) to determining the asking price for real property
to be sold by the city. The properties being discussed are:
■ PID #75-757-0105,17610 Tyler Street
■ PID # 75-820-0105,10835 170`' Avenue
■ PID # 75-597-0105,13566 185`' Avenue
■ PID #75-597-0110,13530 185`' Avenue
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 5:36 p.m.
Dan Tveite, President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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