07-17-1989 EDA MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, JULY 17, 1989
Members Present: Commissioners Tralle, Schuldt and Dobel
Members Absent:
Commissioners Holmgren and Kropuenske
Staff Present:
Dick Fursman, Economic Development Coordinator; Pat
Klaers, City Administrator; Tim Keane, City Attorney
1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Commissioner Tralle.
2. Consider 7/17/89 EDA Agenda
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 17, 1989, EDA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
3. Consider 7/10/89 EDA Minutes
COMMISSIONER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 10, 1989 EDA MINUTES.
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4.
Presentation of Marketing Ideas for Old Hardware Site
Dick Fursman, Economic Development Coordinator, indicated to the Council
that the City is contemplating drafting an RFP for the Jenne property.
He indicated that RFP's would go to local and outside developers and
banks for distribution. Mr. Fursman questioned the Council whether there
was a certain type of development that they felt would best suit the City
in that particular area.
Commissioner Dobel questioned whether there was any input from the
property owners regarding what could be developed in the area.
Mayor Tralle indicated that he would like to keep retail
He also felt that a restaurant would be a good idea.
that he would not be in favor of making the area
complex as it would distract from the downtown area.
on street level.
He further stated
a complete office
Mr. Fursman reviewed with the Council the steps he would be taking in
sending out the Request for Proposals. He indicated that he would
contact a firm and get on a commercial real estate listing. Mr. Fursman
also indicated that the City should narrow their focus as to what should
happen to the property by taking a look at what could happen to the
entire block. Mr. Fursman indicated that one of the elements the Council
should consider is the use of the condemnation procedure for this site.
Mr. Fursman suggested setting a date for the marketing where the City
will purchase the property outright. Mayor Tralle indicated he concurred
with this idea but stated he would like a full Council to consider the
proposal and requested that it be brought back to the Council at a future
date.
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Economic Development Minutes
July 17, 1989
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Adjournment
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There being no further business, COMMISSIONER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
EDA MBETING. COMMISSIONER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
The meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandy Thackeray
Deputy City Clerk