05-12-2008 EDA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, May 12, 2008
Members Present: President Gongoll, Commissioners Dwyer, Klinzing, Motin, Tveite, and
Zerwas
Members Absent: Commissioner Farber
Staff Present: Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich, City
Administrator Lori Johnson, Finance Director Tim Simon, Economic
Development Assistant Annie Deckert, and Recording Secretary Jessica
Miller
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Economic Development
Authority was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Gongoll.
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Consider Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KI.INZING TO APPROVE THE MAY 12, 2008, EDA
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
President Gongoll welcomed Annie Deckert as Economic Development Assistant.
Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DWYER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. APRIL 14, 2008, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3.2. CHECK REGISTERS
3.3. BALANCE SHEET
3.4. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Open Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
Marketing Update
Ms. Mehelich provided an update on marketing as outlined in her staff report.
One additional item she noted was that Metal Craft Machine and Engineering has been
named the Chamber's Manufacturing Business of the Year.
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May 12, 2008
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Commissioner Motin stated that Earl Hohlen informed him of his plans for amulti-tenant
development near Anytime Fitness. Ms. Mehelich indicated that staff is aware that amulti-
tenant building is being planned but tenants have not yet been identified.
6. Consider Retail Trade Analysis Report and Workshop
Ms. Deckert presented the staff report. Ms. Deckert noted that by entering into the
contract, the City would have the ability to purchase report updates annually.
Ms. Deckert stated that the workshop can be held in a format agreeable by the EDA. She
questioned what format the EDA would like.
Commissioner Tveite stated that there are so many positives to entering into this contract.
He stated that one is that it shows that Elk River is serious about attracting development. He
liked the idea of partnering with the Chamber for the workshop, possibly including small
business owners. President Gongoll indicated the River's Edge Group should be included in
the workshop as well as the HRA, and possibly the Chamber. Commissioner Motin
questioned the usefulness of the historical data and whether or not it accounts for growth.
Ms. Deckert explained the report can be customized to fit the City's needs and that it does
account for growth. Commissioner Klinzing stated the workshop is a good idea but she
believes the data should be reviewed prior to deciding in what format it should be presented.
Commissioners Dwyer and Zerwas concurred that the data will be a useful tool.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ZERWAS TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION
SERVICE TO CONDUCT A RETAIL TRADE ANALYSIS REPORT (RTA) AND
HOLD A WORKSHOP. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Other Business
President Gongoll explained that he has submitted his resignation to the Economic
Development Authority effective immediately because he has accepted the Community
Development Director position with the City of Elk River. He thanked the EDA and stated
he is looking forward to working with them as a staff member.
Vice President Pat Dwyer will take over as EDA President.
Commissioner Klinzing noted there is a vacanry on the EDA and she will bring a name
forward to the Ciry Council soon.
8. Adjournment
There being no other business, President Gongoll adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
_~ pre ;ed y ssica Miller.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk