11-13-2000 EDA MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000
Members Present:
President Dwyer, Commissioners Koenig, Gongoll, Klinzing,
Thompson, Farber, and Motin
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development; Marc
Nevinski. Assistant Director of Economic Development; and Sandra
Peine, City Clerk
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 THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13, 2000, EDA
AGENDA. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
7-0.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. OCTOBER 9, 2000 EDA MINUTES - APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.3. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT - ACCEPTED
3.4. BALANCE SHEET - ACCEPTED
3.5. RESOLUTION 00-04 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT RESPECTING PAYMENT OF $800,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000A, OF THE CITY
OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA - APPROVED
RESOLUTION 00-05 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT RESPECTING PAYMENT OF $510,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
20000, OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA - APPROVED
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4.
Ooen Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
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Economic Development Authority Minutes
November 13, 2000
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5.
Snowmobile Trail Reauest
Catherine Mehelich indicated that the River City Snow Riders Club have
requested to acquire a permit to build a snowmobile trail along the east side of
the railroad and within the wetland area of the EDA (Brown) property in the East
Business Park. Catherine reviewed the staff report. She indicated that the Club is
proposing that a trail run between the west property line and within the
designated wetland area and that an additional trail run along the north and
south property line. Catherine indicated that if approved, staff is proposing two
additional stipulations:
1. That the trail be no wider than 12 feet.
2. That only minor alterations are allowed to the wetland area; no filling of
the wetland and no clearing of any trees.
Gregg Strommen was present representing the River City Snow Riders Club.
Commissioner Motin indicated his concern of snowmobilers crossing Tyler Street at
the proposed location. He indicated that the area is heavily traveled and that
sight vision would be poor due to the curve in the road. Gregg Strommen
indicated that the Club is working toward a different access to the trail. Discussion
was held regarding the Tyler Access.
COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL PERMIT AS
REQUESTED BY THE RIVER CITY SNOW RIDERS CLUB WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. THAT THE PERMIT BE CONSIDERED FOR ISSUANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
2. TRAIL USE IS LIMITED TO WITHIN AN AREA 300' FROM THE WEST PROPERTY
LINE.
3. THAT THE SNOWMOBILE CLUB CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARD ACQUIRING
THE HIGHWAY 169 ACCESS.
4. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER GIVE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE TYLER STREET
ACCESS.
5. THAT ITEM #4 BE STRICKEN FROM THE SHERBURNE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE
TRAIL PERMIT.
6. THAT THE TRAIL BE NO WIDER THAN 12 FEET.
7. THAT ONLY MINOR ALTERATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO THE WETLAND AREA; NO
FILLING OF THE WETLAND AND NO CLEARING OF ANY TREES.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-1.
Commissioner Motin opposed.
6.
Soortech Micro Loan
Catherine Mehelich stated that Chris and Debra Carlson are planning to double
the size of their commercial building (Sportech, Inc.). She indicated that The Bank
of Elk River has requested the EDA to consider subordinating its second position
mortgage to the expansion financing mortgage. Catherine reviewed the staff
report.
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Economic Development Authority Minutes
November 13, 2000
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COMMISSIONER KLINZING MOVED TO SUBORDINATE THE CURRENT SECOND REAL
ESTATE MORTGAGE TO THE NEW MORTGAGE ISSUED TO THE CARLSONS FROM THE
BANK OF ELK RIVER TO ALLOW FOR THE COMPANY'S EXPANSION WITH THE
CONDITION THAT A GUARANTY FROM SPORTECH, INC. IS EXECUTED.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7.
Strateaic Industrial Marketina Plan - Uodate
Marc Nevinski reviewed the components of the Marketing Plan that staff has
been working on during the last month.
Marc reviewed the memo from the city administrator that discussed the city
communication and brand plan that staff is currently working on with Duckor and
Associates. He noted that this plan also is a part of the overall marketing plan.
8. Other Business
There was no other business.
9.
Adiournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER KOENIG SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:55
p.m.
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S'anara Peine
City Clerk