2019-08-28 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2019 rebranding, remodeling the building, the pending street project, 20 year TIF district and wonder where Council’s priorities are and have not even put a for sale sign on the properties. Mayor Paar felt that the EDA was started to market the City, bring in business and as a group, they are wondering where the Council wants them to go. Mayor Paar felt that development on any property would be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission who in turn would make recommendations to Council. Any construction would need to be approved and follow code. Council Member Love suggested that each member of Council serve on the EDA to become more comfortable with their vision. Council Member Love stated that the EDA can only spend their money on EDA items. He also stated that Council can end the EDA’s existence. Mayor Paar stated that Council needs to determine EDAs role. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Love to Table Res. #19- 0XX – Transfer of Property to EDA as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Res. #19-0XX – Authorizing Use of HRA Funds for EDA Revolving Loan/Grant Program Administrator Statz stated that the Council previously discussed that the EDA has expended funding for a TIF consultant associated with the Downtown Block 7 project. He stated that the remaining balance of the EDA budget is less than $9,000 for the year. He also stated that these funds are insufficient for funding the Revolving Loan/Grant Program and through discussions with the Anoka County HRA funding is available through them. Administrator Statz stated that the Revolving Loan/Grant program was not the inception of the Centerville EDA but that many other cities in the area are utilizing similar programs. He stated that in fact this program comes from the City of White Bear Lake where the program is thriving. He also stated that MidwestOne Bank is one (1) of several sponsors of the program. Council Member Love questioned how the Open House that was recently held that provided information to local businesses was received. Administrator Statz stated that there was interest in the program, discussion was had about the program, some businesses were excited about projects that they could complete and he felt that several may apply. He did state that he desired the turnout to be larger. Council Member Lakso stated that she felt the meeting was well attended, the program is available if businesses desire to utilize it and it should assist them with their desired projects. Mayor Paar stated that the City of Centerville’s goal, along with EDA, is to grow the tax base by bringing new businesses to Centerville and assisting existing businesses in remaining successful. He stated that he felt that several business owners that attended would be taking advantage of the program. Motion by Council Member Lakso, seconded by Council Member Love to Adopt Res. #19- 024 – Authorizing Use of HRA Funds for EDA Revolving Loan/Grant Program as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 6 of 8