02-20-2024 EDA MINMeeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Cory Grupa, 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
Joshua Mollan, and Senior Administrative Assistant Jennifer Green
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:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve the
agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Beyer and seconded by Commissioner Hartwig to approve the
following consent agenda:
4.1 January 16, 2024, Regular and Closed 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 reports as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 7-0.
S. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6.1 Public Hearings
There were no Public Hearings.
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Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. He stated it should be noted this amendment does not address
any future right-of-way adjustments that may require a future easement vacation. He indicated with
this purchase price modification the purchase date would be extended to February 23, 2024, and
closing would occur that day.
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Grupa to amend the
purchase agreement selling land at 10835 170`' Avenue, as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 7-0.
7.2 Committee Updates
Mr. Mollan presented the staff report. He provided the following summaries:
Public Art and Beautification: they reviewed two proposals; group consensus will move
forward with a mosaic piece proposed for the FT center and staff will work with the artist to
finalize and bring to the March EDA meeting for consideration.
Together Elk River: discussed a billboard for the 169 Redefine project; renewed social media
marketing contract with Orange Ball.
7.3 General Updates
Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report and provided the following updates:
-EDA is reviewing a TIF application.
-Natures Edge Business Park land — he will ask the City Council to land transfer the parcel to the
EDA prior to any development or selling to capitalize on the advantages of operating under EDA
statutes.
-Mr. Mollan is finishing an annual report documenting a snapshot of the work of the HRA/EDA.
-Attended the U of M Home Grown event last Thursday. It was a valuable exercise and focused on
entrepreneurship, especially in outstate areas. The exercises they completed provided some good
insight and takeaways; staff will look at improving programs for owners of entrepreneurial -sized
businesses.
-Greater MSP tour took them to sites throughout the county. A report will be provided. Elk River has
an advantage over other cities in the county as we are 45 minutes from the airport; staff will work on
emphasizing this distance as a strength for people to do business here.
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-Mr. O'Neil explained the future changes for boards and commission packet distribution and viewing,
noting there will be no more paper copies, but commissioners will be provided tablets to use during
the meetings.
8. Adjourn Regular Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Beyer and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to adjourn the
regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority.
Motion carried 7-0.
9. Closed Meeting - Fox Haven Commercial
Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Cory Grupa, Matt Westgaard, Mike
Beyer, Jennifer Wagner, Jeff Hartwig, and Charlie Blesener
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Ryan Hardin — Hardin Companies
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic Development
Specialist Joshua Mollan, and Senior Administrative Assistant Jennifer Green
Prior to closing the meeting, the President read the following statement:
"The EDA will be holding a closed meeting pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(3). The EDA
will develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of EDA owned property as
PID 75-00597-0105, also known as 13566 185`' Avenue NW, Elk River and PID 75-00596-0110, also
known as 13530 185`' Avenue NW, Elk River."
Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Beyer to adjourn the
meeting of the Economic Development Authority.
Motion carried 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
Dan Tveit , EDA President
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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