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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
March 23, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Jolley at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Craig, Cordes, Jolley, Simmons, Wilson
Members Absent: Larson, Corraro
Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director
Audience: Leon Orr
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGLINCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Wilson, second by Simmons to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Cordes, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Approved Meeting Minutes (February 16, 2017 Special Meeting)
b) Received Monthly Financial Statements
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Public Hearing to Consider Sale of the EDA Owned "Riste Lot" at 209 Oak
Street
Last Hope, Inc. is purchasing the Riste Lot, 209 Oak Street, from the EDA. The
purchase price is $25,000. The closing date is May 31, 2017, and construction of
minimum improvements are to take place on or before December 31, 2017.
MOTION by Simmons, second by Craig to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Leon Orr, Last Hope, Inc. asked that the closing date
be changed from May 31 to June 30, 2017, to allow more time for preparing
construction plans. Staff noted the minimum improvements in the contract state
1,900 sq. ft. The concept rendering shows 1,890 sq. ft. Staff asked if that should
be amended in the contract. Mr. Orr felt once the final plans are done the 1,900
sq. ft. minimum will be met. There are two people on Last Hope's building
committee that would like to see a second floor. The 1,900 sq. ft. would be on the
first floor. Mr. Orr is not in favor of a second floor and would prefer to build out
more to the back of the lot. Staff noted any construction documents need to be
approved by the EDA by June 30, 2017. Whether or not there will be a second
floor, does not affect approving this contract. MOTION by Wilson, second by
Cordes to approve the Contract for Private Redevelopment of the Riste Lot
amending the closing date to June 30, 2017. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
EDA Minutes(Regular)
March 23,2017
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Application—Sauber Plumbing&
Heating Company
Sauber Plumbing & Heating Company, 100 Third Street, is proposing
construction consisting of a new door and vertical steel siding. They are
requesting a grant amount of$2,500 with a total project cost of$6,447. EDA
members stressed the importance of business owners attending the meeting to
answer any questions and to meet them. MOTION by Simmons, second by
Cordes to approve the Façade Improvement Grant Application for Sauber
Plumbing &Heating Company. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a) March Director's Report
A portion of the CDBG allocation was to be used for funding the comprehensive
plan update. The funding begins July 1, 2017, however, the city cannot enter into
any contracts where the funds will be used prior to that date. This would cause a
significant delay in our comprehensive plan update. Staff had allocated $10,000
in CDBG funds for the comprehensive plan update. Therefore staff recommended
splitting that amount to go for the Residential Rehab—Home Improvement Loan
Program and Senior Services—Financial Support Program. Staff requested that
the EDA partially fund the comprehensive plan update. MOTION by Cordes,
second by Simmons to approve the re-allocation of CDBG funds. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Larson presented the State of the City Address on March 10, where over
40 people attended. The video and presentation is on the website.
The city recently held ribbon cuttings for two new businesses, Imperial Family
Chiropractic and KeePet Clean Pet Grooming.
Staff provided information on the Open to Business program. The number of
clients was down in 2016, however Laurie Crow is spending more time with each
client. Staff will invite Laurie to an EDA meeting.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION by Cordes , second by Wilson to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant