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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting
September 28, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larson at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Larson, Craig, Cordes, Jolley, Wilson
Members Absent: Corraro, Simmons
Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director; Kara
Hildreth, Pam Heikkila
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Wilson, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Craig, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Received Monthly Financial Statements
b) Approved Meeting Minutes (July 27, 2017, Regular Meeting)
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a) CDBG Commercial Rehab Application—Heikkila Studios/Fletcher Building
Pam Heikkila, owner of Heikkila Studios, 349 Third Street, has submitted a
CDBG grant application for roof repair, brick repair and painting. This is a
commercial rehabilitation grant through the CDA for$25,000. The project cost is
$50,000. MOTION by Wilson, second by Jolley to recommend approval to the
City Council of a Commercial Rehabilitation Grant for the Heikkila
Studios/Fletcher Building in the amount of$25,000. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED. This will go to the October 16, 2017, City Council meeting.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a) September Director's Report
On October 30, 2017, the City Council, EDA and Planning Commission will meet
to receive an update on the comprehensive plan. The EDA is invited to the City
Council work session on November 13, 2017. A panel of development experts
from the Urban Land Institute will be giving a presentation.
EDA Minutes(Regular)
September 28,2017
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Community Development Director Kienberger participated in a MN DEED FAM
tour. Eight national site selectors were brought in for tours, discussions and
networking.
Aldi has submitted a site plan and conditional use permit application for a lot in
VRC. They are proposing a 22,000 square foot store with a 2018 construction
timeframe. The planning commission approved this on September 12, 2017.
Last Hope did withdraw their offer for the Riste lot. The EDA would like staff to
actively market that lot.
The EDA had a discussion about how to be informed about new businesses
opening.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION by Wilson, second by Cordes to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant