2020-04-22 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 2020 Council Member Montain felt that the EDA was completing wonderful tasks; marketing, rebranding, business networking, and he wanted it to grow. But, also felt that discussions should be had during budgeting and allocation of funding regarding their programs and their value, their strategic plan, etc. He understands that if the funding was just given without accountability that is an issue. He stated that 90% of what they have done has been good for the City, but to spend the $20,000 just because it’s there is an issue. Mayor Love stated that the EDA has reverted some of their original earmarked funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic and there may be funds left over. Mr. Steve King, 1724 Sorel Street commented regarding a loan that was given to a local business versus requiring them to remove the building due to safety conditions. City Administrator stated that the funding was to be utilized for beautification providing architectural elements that are not required by City Code but would enhance the look of the exterior of the building to blend into the Downtown area look and feel. City Administrator stated that the garage demolition was a part of the grant and the funds would enhance the look of the building. Administrator Statz stated that the funding was coming from Anoka County HRA funds rather than the EDA’s budget. Lengthy discussion was had regarding Council’s comfortability with allowing funds to be spent by the EDA and trusting them to be responsible, the purpose of an EDA, EDC versus and EDA, a Council Members frustration of feeling mislead by a previous Administrator regarding the EDA, a Council Members frustration with Council not appearing to appreciate the EDA or its members for their time and passion to their community, the EDA’s powers, return on investment, whether an EDA is needed in a smaller community, a Council Member’s desire to breakdown the budgeting process rather than just giving the provision of funding. Council Member Montain desired to discuss EDA’s funding at the beginning of the year and desired for the budget to be dissected similar to all other funding. Mayor Love stated he felt that was completed and Administrator Statz provided that detail. Council Member Koski stated that he very much appreciated all Committee/Commission Members and he does not believe that Council gave the EDA a very clear vision. He felt that the city was too small for an EDA and he did not complete enough research several years ago when the EDA was formed. Council Member Wilharber commends those that volunteer but originally questioned who is authorized to sign checks for the EDA. Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adopt Res. #20-013 to Transfer $10,000 from the General Fund to the EDA Fund Noting Reasoning and Review Later in the Year. A roll-call vote was taken. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski, Lakso, Montain & Wilharber voted in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Love stated that he has had discussions with the Chair of the EDA and suggested presenting information to both the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission along with collaborating on projects that could benefit the entire community. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Listing Agreement – 1737 Main Street Page 6 of 11