11-15-1994 EDA MIN
MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1994
Members Present:
President Gongoll, Commissioners Dietz, Holmgren and Dwyer
Members Absent:
Commissioners Scheel, Duitsman and Farber
Staff Present:
Bill Rubin, Executive Director; and Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk
1 . Call Meetina To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Gongoll.
2. Consider Aaenda
COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 11/15/94 EDA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider October 10, 1994, EDA Minutes
COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/10/94 EDA MINUTES.
COMMISSIONER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Financial Update
Executive Director Bill Rubin reviewed the financial summary provided by the
Finance Director. The report revealed a cash balance in the Micro-Loan Fund of
$165,078.75 as of October 31, 1994. The report also noted a cash balance of
$15,827.13 in the Block Grant Micro-Loan Fund as of October 31, 1994.
6. Consider a proposal from Trainina Networks, Inc. Reaardina the City's Review and
Permittinq Process
Bill Rubin noted that the City has received a proposal to analyze the City's review
and permitting process from Training Networks of Ramsey, Minnesota. Bill Rubin
noted that the Review and Permitting Task Force met with Sandra Bower and Lee
Colby of Training Networks to review the proposal. The meeting resulted in some
minor revisions being made to the proposal. Bill Rubin indicated that these
revisions are noted in his memo dated November 15, 1994.
PRESIDENT GONGOLL MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROCESS FACILITATION PROPOSAL
FROM TRAINING NETWORKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,490. COMMISSIONER DWYER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
7. Business Park Rezoning
Bill Rubin updated the Commissioners on the status of the 150 acre business park
zone. He indicated that Country Ridge Partnership, who is a primary property
owner of a portion of the 150 acres, has filed applications to rezone a portion of
its property to C-3 Highway Commercial. Bill Rubin explained that staff is currently
in the process of working together with Country Ridge Partnership and other
major property owners to develop a variety of master plans that will be
agreeable to all parties involved.
8. Discuss the November 7, 1994, Action on Modifyina the EDA Enablina Resolution
Bill Rubin stated that the City Council held a public hearing on November 7 to
consider a modification to the EDA's enabling resolution. He stated that it seems
that a majority of the Council supports the change, however, the Council did not
vote on the matter. Bill Rubin explained that the Council directed staff to present
options on rotation methods to determine which Council member will not be
represented on the EDA. Bill Rubin noted that the City Council is expected to
take final action to modify the EDA's enabling resolution on November 14, 1994.
9. Appoint EDA Commissioner to Chamber of Commerce Task Force on the Elk River
Central Business District
Bill Rubin noted that the Chamber of Commerce is in the process of organizing a
task force whose goal will be to help retain the CBD as a focal point for Elk River.
Bill Rubin indicated that it would be appropriate to appoint an EDA
representative to the task force.
PRESIDENT GONGOLL MOVED TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER DWYER TO THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT TASK FORCE. COMMISSIONER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
10. Other Business
There was no other business.
11. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
ADJOURN. COMMISSIONER DIETZ SECONDED. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sandra A. Thackeray
City Clerk
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