06-08-2009 EDA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIPER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009
Members Present: President Dwyer, Commissioners Klin>.'ng, Motin, Touchette, Tveite, Westgaard,
and Zerwas
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: CiryAdministrator Lori Johnson, Director of Economic Development Catherine
Mehelich, Economic Development Assistant Annie Decker, and Recording
Secretary Jessica Miller
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Economic Development Authorirywas
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dwyer.
2. Consider Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
TVEITE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 8, 2009 EDA AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
A revised expenditure report as of May 31, 2009 for item 3.3 was distributed. It was noted that the
one distributed replaces the one included in the packet.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1. MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3.2. CHECK REGISTERS
3.3. BALANCE SHEET
3.4. REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
3.5. YMCA PAY ESTIMATES AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT
3.6. GRANT APPLICATION TO INITITATIVE FOUNDATION FOR NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TRAINING.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4. Open Mike
No one was present for open mike.
5. Consider Adoption of 2009 - 2012 Economic Development Strateeic Plan
Ms. Mehelich explained that over the past month the draft plan was reviewed and edited by the EDA
and HRA. She stated that other than minor grammatical changes, the onlytwo other changes made
bythe EDA and HRA were under section II, Rehabilitation and Redevelopment, and are as follows:
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June 8, 2009
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The first bulleted point was changed to read "maintain listing" rather than "maintain
inventory."
The second bulleted point, "monitor inventory of housing stock to identify gaps," was added
by the HRA.
Ms. Mehelich indicated that upon adoption of the plan, staff will prepare a detailed workplan which
identifies specific actions, timeframes, and responsibility for achieving the strategies of the plan.
President Dwyer stated he would like to review the worl~lan at the July meeting.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KLINZING AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WESTGAARD TO APPROVE THE 2009 - 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
6. Economic Development Marketing Update
Ms. Deckert provided an update on marketing activities as outlined in her staff report.
She stated that Sherburne Countywill be holding their second annual roundtable on June 16. She
stated the focus will be on green energy industries and a rail industrial park presentation presented
by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Ms. Deckert indicated that earlier this year, staff submitted an application to the Economic
Development Association of Minnesota nominating Sportech's expansion for the annual Business
Retention and Expansion Development Award. She stated that the partnership between the EDA
and Sportech was chosen as the winner of this award. Staff will accept the award on behalf of
Sportech on June 17.
7. Other Business
Commissioner Klinzing provided an update on her business retention visit to Orluck Industries.
Adjournment
There being no other business, President Dwyer adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Economic
Development Authority at 5:46 p.m.
Minutes epared by s ca Miller.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Patrick Dwyer, President