EDA MIN 08-18-2025
Meeting of the Economic Development
Authority
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, August 18, 2025
Members Present: Vice President Jennifer Wagner, Commissioners Cory Grupa, J. Brian Calva, Jeff
Hartwig, Mike Beyer, and Charlie Blesener
Members Absent: President Matthew Westgaard
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Specialist
Joshua Mollan, and City Clerk Tina Allard
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Mike Beyer and seconded by Commissioner J. Brian Calva to
approve the agenda. Motion Carried 6-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Cory Grupa and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Hartwig to
approve the following consent items as outlined in their respective staff reports. Motion
Carried 6-0.
4.1 DRAFT Minutes - July 21, 2025
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Balance Sheet
4.4 Revenue/Expenditure Reports
5. OPEN FORUM
No one appeared for open forum.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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There were no public hearings.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1 2026 Budget Resolution
The staff report was presented.
Moved by Commissioner J. Brian Calva and seconded by Commissioner Mike Beyer to
adopt Resolution 25-01 establishing the tax levy for the Economic Development Authority,
adopting the budget for 2026, and recommending $429,850 for inclusion in the 2026
levy. Motion Carried 6-0.
7.2 Committee and General Updates
Beautification Committee
Mr. Mollan stated they have winners in four of the five beautification award categories, noting there
were no nominations for the townhome category. He stated the commercial winner will be brought to
the September meeting with the remaining category winners going to the next Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting.
Together Elk River
Mr. Mollan provided an update on the Play campaign.
Development Minute
Mr. Mollan stated three businesses were recently filmed and will be released soon.
EDA Loan
Mr. O'Neil stated the Twin Cities Metalworks (formally Orluck Industries) loan is on the last payment,
which will involve some attorney, interest and late fees. He noted a release of the mortgage will be
scheduled for a future meeting.
Elk Park Center
Mr. O'Neil discussed a call he had with representatives from the Elk Park Center multi-tenant facility
regarding the clients they are looking for and informing them of the assistance city staff can offer.
Commissioner Blesener suggested the Center sell off a smaller space in the parking lot for a restaurant.
Mr. O'Neil noted this was part of the discussion and the Center has indicated they are hoping to fill
current vacant space before searching for tenants at a new building. Commissioner Calva suggested
that a new restaurant could also help attract tenants.
Mr. O'Neil stated staff is looking at creating stronger engagement for manufacturing month in October
and they will have more details at a future meeting.
8. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner J. Brian Calva and seconded by Commissioner Charlie Blesener
to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried 6-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by City Clerk Tina Allard.
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Matt Westgaard, EDA President
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Tina Allard, City Clerk