12-11-2000 EDA MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000
Members Present:
President Dwyer, Commissioners Koenig, Gongoll, Klinzing,
Thompson, Farber and Motin
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Marc Nevinski; Assistant Director of Economic Development. Pat
Klaers; City Administrator, Lori Johnson; Finance Director, 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 12/11 /00 Aaenda
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 2000, EDA
AGENDA. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
1-0.
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Consider Consent Aaenda
COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. 11/13/00 MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.3. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT - APPROVED
3.4. BALANCE SHEET - APPROVED
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 1-0.
4. aDen Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
5. Leroy Brown Contract
Finance Director Lori Johnson explained that an error was discovered in the
payment amount of the contract for deed with Leroy and Ruth Brown relating to
the business park property purchased by the EDA. She stated that the City
Attorney has drafted an amendment to the contract correcting the payment
amount and that the Brown's attorney has agreed with the amendment.
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COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR
DEED BY AND BETWEEN LEROY AND RUTH BROWN AND THE ECONMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AS ATTACHED.
COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6.
ProTech Micro Loan
Marc Nevinski indicated that the Bank of Elk River is requesting that the EDA
subordinate its first position on ProTech Engineering's accounts receivable as
collateral on a $25,000 line of credit. Mark reviewed the background on the issue.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY THE BANK OF ELK
RIVER TO SUBORDINATE ITS FIRST POSITION ON PROTECH ENGINEERING'S
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7. Strateaic Industrial Marketina Plan Uodate
7.1. Advertisina/Promotions Camoaian
Marc Nevinski stated that staff has been working on finalizing the 2001
advertising/promotional campaign. Ads will run in the Twin Cities Business
Monthly, Job Shop Technology, the Minnesota Real Estate Journal and its
quarterly Leasing Guide. Concepts for the ads include access to venture
capital. doing business in the city of Elk River, and access to labor.
7.2.
Marketina Aareements/Kev Accounts
Marc Nevinski reviewed the projects that staff has been working on from
the Strategic Marketing Plan. He noted that staff has been working with
property owners in the west business park.
Marc indicated that the Strategic Marketing Plan includes establishing a
relationship with key accounts. He noted that the purpose of establishing
a relationship with key decision-makers is to enhance the city's credibility
as a player in the economic development field. Marc indicated that staff
has been in contact with United Properties and Kraus-Anderson. He noted
that staff would continue to build relationships with the top 10 key
accounts.
7.3.
Customer Service/Brandina Process
City Administrator Pat Klaers updated the EDA on the progress that has
taken place with the Customer Service/Branding process of the Industrial
Marketing Plan. He noted that progress has been made on the Customer
Service project. He indicated that the staff committee has met on three
occasions with the consultant to work on the customer service project
with the meetings emphasizing industrial prospects and clients. The City
Administrator also updated the EDA on the progress that has taken place
with the Branding Committee. He explained that the consultant is working
with the committee to help the city establish communication standards
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and to develop an updated brand. He indicated that it is anticipated
that some of the results of this project will incorporate the long-term
economic development advertising campaign.
7.4.
Other Activities
Commissioners Thompson and Gongoll updated the EDA on a committee
meeting that took place with some of the downtown business owners.
8. Other Business
8.1. Snowmobile Trail Reauest
Marc Nevinski indicated that the City Engineer has reviewed the
snowmobile trail access across Tyler as requested by the EDA. He noted
that the City Engineer has concluded that the snowmobile access across
Tyler is not possible from either the northeast or southeast corner of the
EDA property. As a result, the snowmobile trail permit for the EDA property
will be limited to an area 300' along the west property line.
Marc Nevinski informed the EDA that Solar Attic will be vacating the larger suite of
the Incubator, however, they will continue to have their office across the hall.
Chair Dwyer thanked Commissioners Farber and Thompson for their service on the
EDA and noted that both had many accomplishments while serving on the EDA
and Council.
9.
Adiournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority adjourned at 6:30
p.m.
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk