03-08-1999 EDA MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1999
Members Present:
President Dwyer; Commissioners Bender, Gongoll, Klinzing, Thompson, and
Motin
Members Absent:
Commissioner Farber
Staff Present:
Paul Steinman, Director of Economic Development; Pat Klaers, City
Administrator; Joni Pearson, 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 6:05 p.m. by President Dwyer.
2. Consider 3/8/99 Aaenda
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman recommended that a discussion of
the Strategic Plan update be added to Item 7., Other Business.
COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 8,1999, EDA AGENDA AS
AMMENDED. COMMISSIONER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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Consider Consent Aaenda
COMMISSIONER BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. 2/8/99 EDA MINUTES - APPROVED
3.3. EDA CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
COMMISSIONER KLINZING SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Ooen Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
5. Review Mevissen/Warden Aooraisals - TIF 19 Redevelooment Proiect Uodate
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman indicated that a final appraisal for the
Warden property is expected to be complete by the end of the week. He stated that
the developer has also agreed to proceed with negotiations based upon the appraised
commercial value of the properties. Paul recommended that a written formal offer to
purchase the Mevissen and Warden properties be presented upon receipt of the
appraisals.
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO MAKE A FORMAL OFFER TO PURCHASE THE MEVISSEN
AND WARDEN PROPERTIES BASED ON THE APPRAISED VALUE. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman indicated that if all parties are in
agreement the process will move very quickly. He further indicated that the issue does
not need to come back to the EDA, but will be scheduled for regular update as the
process moves forward.
Commissioner Klinzing expressed her concern regarding the gaps in the timing of the
funding for residents that may need the money in order to purchase another home.
Paul Steinman stated that Associated Developers will negotiate the purchase, including
the money agreed to be provided to the homeowner.
6. Business Incubator Lease Extensions - Protectorcare and Watermark
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman indicated that two Business Incubator
companies, Protectorcare and Watermark, are coming up on the end of their one year
sublease term. Both companies had indicated at the beginning of their sublease term
that they wished to have a minimum of two full years in the incubator program. Paul
stated that with this in mind, it is recommended that staff negotiate and execute one
year sublease extensions with the companies.
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ONE YEAR SUBLEASE EXTENSIONS WITH BUSINESS INCUBATOR COMPANIES PROTECTORCARE
AND WATERMARK. COMMISSIONER BENDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
7. Other Business
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7.a.
Economic Development Assistant Position Update
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman indicated that he and Finance
Director Lori Johnson will be interviewing 3 or 4 candidates for the ED Assistant position
the end of next week. These interviews were chosen from 9 potential candidates out of
a total of 30 applicants. Paul stated that following the interviewing process, the request
to hire the selected candidate will go to City Council.
7.b. Anoka-Hennepin Technical Colleae Expansion
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman informed the Authority of a public
input meeting to take place on March 11.1999, regarding the Anoka-Hennepin Technical
College expansion/relocation. Paul indicated that the college is looking at the Coon
Rapids or Ramsey area, and that he and Commissioner Klinzing would be in attendance
at the public meeting.
7.c. Discussion on the Updatina of the Strateaic Plan
Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman indicated that during the Special EDA
Worksession preceding the regular 3/8/99 meeting, it was the consensus of the group
and recommended by Jim Brimeyer of The Brimeyer Group, Inc. to proceed with the
updating of the 1997 Strategic Plan.
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COMMISSIONER GONGOLL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO GET A PROPOSAL FROM JIM
BRIMEYER TO UPDATE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTED IN 1997.
COMMISSIONER MOTION SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER BENDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Joni Pearson
Recording Secretary