4.1. DRAFT EDA MINUTES 02-22-2022 VA
City of
Elk Meeting of the Elk River
River Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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, Deputy Clerk Jolene
Richter, and Records Specialist Katie Porath
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':
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3. Consider Agenda`,
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig to
approve the agenda.
Motion carried 7-0
4. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig
to approve the following consent agenda:
4.1 December 20, 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.
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6. Public Hearings
There were no public hearing items.
7.1 Annual Election of Officers
Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Wagner
to appoint Dan Tveite as the EDA President for 2022.
Motion carried 7-0.
Moved by Commissioner Blesener and seconded by Commissioner Beyer to
appoint Garrett Christianson as the EDA Vice President for 2022.
Motion carried 7-0. 'r 'X
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner
Christianson to appoint Jeff Hartwig as the EDA Treasurer for 2022.
Motion carried 7-0.
7.2 Discuss Enabling Resolution and Bylaws a
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Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report.`'
He stated that review of both is suggested at the annual meeting. Chair Tveite added
he would be interested in what Mr. O'Neil has seen at other city's bylaws.
7.3*M,ir.
esignation of Commissioner Committee Assignments
O'Neil presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig
to approve the appointment of Dan Tveite and Charlie Blesener to fill the
HRA positions on the Joint Finance Committee.
Motion carried 7-0.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Beyer to
approve the appointment of Jennifer Wagner and Charlie Blesener to the
Together Elk River Committee.
Motion carried 7-0.
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7.4 Together Elk River- 169 Redefine
Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report.
The Commission discussed the possibility of hiring a consultant or public relations
firm to help with communication. Messaging would need to be different depending
on the phase of the project and the disruption to local businesses, traffic, and
accessibility.
Commissioner Blesener stated that, as a part of the Together Elk River committee,
he noted the committee members had great ideas but no "horsepower"to execute
the ideas. Working with a professional agency would allow for more action. He
encouraged any information to help residents and s OP4
relict what is coming.
Commissioner Westgaard added that Sherburne County has some upcoming projects
that the city can partner with, such as the realignment of County Road 33 starting in
2023. The city and county can collaborate on communication.
The Commission recommended starting the process of discussing communication
options. If a professional was retained,the EDA would need to determine how far
the $10,000 budgeted would and implem a plan and determine other
sources of funding.
7.5 General Update
Mr. O'Neil presented the sfaff report.'
Mr. O'Neil proposed merging the EDA and city Facebook accounts to reach a larger
audience.
Mr. O'Neil recommended a joint session of the HRA and EDA to receive
information on the Placer.ai software after the Economic Development department
was at staff capacity.
Mr. O'Neil stated that Ryan Hardin,real estate broker at Hardin Companies,would
Eke to meet with the EDA to strategize on the three properties for sale.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Tveite adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Economic Development Authority at 6:00 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Katie Porath.
Dan Tveite,EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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