12-09-1996 EDA MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1996
Members Present:
President Gongdll. Commissioners. Holmgren. Farber.
Dwyer and Bender
Members Absent:
Commissioners Duitsman. Holmgren and Scheel
Staff Present:
Paul Steinman. Executive Oirector; and Debbie Kleckner.
Recording Secretary
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 BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 9. 1996, EDA
AGENDA. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4~O.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1 NOVEMBER 1996 EDA MINUTES ~ APPROVED
3.2 CHECK REGISTER ~ APPROVED
COMMISSIONER DWYER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4~O.
4. Ooen Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Discussion - Strateaic PlanninQ
Activities to be undertaken bv EDA
Paul explained that the Strategic Planning Task Force has suggested the
action planning for the industrial base issue be undertaken by the EDA in
a worksession. The objective of the worksession will be to identify specific
action items to increase the industrial base in: 1) west industrial. 2). east
industrial. and 3) other (north). Jim Brimeyer. Strategic Planning
Facilitator, will be present at the worksession. Paul explained six sample
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action steps for the west industrial area as outlined in the staff report to
the EDA dated December 5,1996.
Set future worksession
Monday. January 6. 1997 at 4 p.m. was determined as the date and time
for the EDA Strategic Planning worksession. Paul will check to see that
Terry Maurer and Steve Ach will be able to attend.
Commissioner Holmgren noted changes in the taxing system for utilities
such as NSP have been proposed which may have a significant impact
on Elk River. Paul indicated he is maintaining contact with Michael
Darger. Sherbume County Economic Development Coordinator, for any
new information on this subject.
7. Uodate - Business Incubator
Prqaram Guidefines
Preliminarv Lease Issues
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Commissioner Dwyer proposed the following changes to the sample
tenant selection guidelines:
I. (Basic Entry Guidelines) (4) - Rather than the words IIspecial
consideration II. use "are encouraged".
II. (Specific Application Guidelines) (1) - Reword to not exclude service
high tech businesses such as computer programming.
Application Form - The EDA may wish to require personal information on
the owner of the business. since start-up businesses will have no financial
track record.
Commissioner Holmgren suggested there be identifying signage at the
business incubator site. Paul indicated $3.000 has been budgeted for the
first year for overall signage. and an additional amount each year
thereafter for any tenant changes in signage.
Paul noted Mr. Hickman would like a decision from the EDA regarding
the amount of square footage required for the business incubator
project (10.000 or 15.000 sq. ft.). Mr. Hickman has proposed the EDA
finance the necessary restroom facilities, with the possibility of
depreciating the costs if theEDA were to discontinue the program in two
years. Paul indicated there may be other building owners in the city who
are willing to participate in a business incubator project.
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Other Business
Anoka County Caoital Fund
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Paul indicated on informational meeting has been held and it appears there
may be commitments for approximately $125.000 in shores. A formal request has
been submitted to UPA to participate in this fund.
Former Osseo Broke Buildina
Paul noted the closing for this property is scheduled for this week. A company
will be relocating in this facility and purchasing additional acreage for
expansion next year. Paul indicated he expects a micro loan fund request for
the expansion. The company expects to hove 25 employees in the next couple
months and up to 50 employees when the entire operation is relocated.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business. COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5.0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted.
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Debbie Kleckner
Recording Secretory
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