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MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1997
Members Present:
President Dwyer. Commissioners Bender, Holmgren, and Gongoll
Members Absent:
Commissioners Farber, Duitsman and Thompson
Staff Present:
Paul Steinman. Director of Economic Development; Debbie
Kleckner. Recording Secretary
1. Call Meetina To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Economic
Development Authority was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Dwyer.
2. Consider Aaenda
COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 1997, EDA AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 4-0.
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Consider Consent Aaenda
COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. EDA CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.2. MAY 12, 1997, EDAMINUTES-APPROVED
3.3. MAY 17, 1997, EDA MINUTES - APPROVED
3.4. JUNE 2, 1997, EDA MINUTES - APPROVED
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for Open Mike.
5.
Discuss West Business Park - Joint Development Aareement
Paul indicated the mortgagee, Country Ridge Partnership. again has ownership
of the business park property after the Sheriff's sale on May 22nd. After the six
month redemption period. Country Ridge Partnership will be able to market the
property. Negotiations will begin with Mr. Emmerich on a marketing agreement
to be in place at the end of the six month period. Paul indicated there is an
advantage to have another individual working with staff to negotiate
development agreements with Mr. Emmerich, Mr. Gagne and Mr. Wilson. Paul
explained a Council member has suggested the EDA approach the City Council
with a request for funds. Paul reviewed the memorandum from David Sellergren
regarding an exclusive negotiations agreement for the West Highway 10 Business
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Park. Chair Dwyer felt the EDA should not be identified as an exclusive
representative for marketing and sale of the properties.
After discussion, members of the Commission were in agreement David Sellergren
has the background and experience to assist the EDA in negotiations for the
business park.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL MOVED TO ENLIST THE SERVICES OF MR. DAVID
SELLERGREN IN THE WEST HIGHWAY 10 BUSINESS PARK NEGOTIATIONS AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $3,780.00, AND A REQUEST BE MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
FUNDING OF THESE SERVICES THROUGH THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY; AND
FURTHER, THAT NEGOTIATIONS WITH COUNTRY RIDGE PARTNERSHIP BE GIVEN FIRST
PRIORITY AND SECONDLY, THE GAGNE AND WILSON PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Commissioner Holmgren expressed concern the frontage road project be pushed
forward as quickly as possible, due to safety issues at the county courthouse
access on Highway 10.
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Paul indicated Solar Attic possibly entered into a distributorship agreement with a
contractor down south. Solar Attic has expressed their satisfaction with their
space at the Business Incubator site. Paul noted an open house will be held after
MAS Technologies is moved into the building. Paul updated the Commission on
other prospects for the Business Incubator.
7.
Web Site - Economic Development
Paul indicated the City's web site is still a work in progress, but should soon be
available to access. Commissioner Gongoll suggested pictures from the city's
video could be used in the web site.
8. Discuss Costs of Updatina Video and Marketing Materials
Chair Dwyer expressed support for updating the marketing video every year.
COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,330 TO
UPDATE THE CITY'S MARKETING VIDEO. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
As in the past, staff will request Chamber participation in the cost of reprinting the
city's color brochures.
9. Strateaic Plan Implementation Items
The City Council has initiated rezoning the Wilson property near the business park
and the Hohlen property in the southwest corner of East Main Street and Highway
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The HRA will be starting implementation of various strategic planning initiatives
including identifying and establishing criteria for redevelopment areas in the
Central Business District.
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Other Business - Updates
Paul updated the EDA Commissioners on recent legislative actions regarding TIF.
11. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
EDA MEETING. COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:53
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debbie Kleckner
Recording Secretary