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City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br />May 20, 2020 <br />Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead, seconded by Commissioner Giovinazzo to approve <br />the bills as submitted. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried <br /> <br />VI. REPORTS <br /> <br />1. Administrator’s Report <br /> <br />City Hall is still closed to the public until further notice, but this may change due to elections in <br />late June. <br /> <br />City Council approved the listing agreement with Mr. Brass at 1737 Main Street. <br /> <br />We are close to being able to perform the study for the Minnesota Technology Corridor. <br /> <br />Council approved transferring only part of the funds asked for into a separate checking account. <br /> <br />We are set up to receive reimbursement through FEMA for expenses incurred as a result of Covid- <br />19 such as Clorox wipes, Plexiglas for the front counter, a Zoom subscription, etc. and we are <br />working to enter these expenses into a portal to receive funds. <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Plan has been approved and we can now move forward with any amendments. <br /> <br />Old Mill Estates was approved for a letter of credit reduction for Phase I. We are still holding <br />$100,000 from them to do sidewalks, the trail, asphalt, etc. They are still in the development stage <br />of Phase II, and are hoping to move forward this fall. <br /> <br />Council had a late April work session regarding Block 7 and we will no longer be putting forward <br />a deal that contains TIF financing. The developer is working on putting together a new proposal <br />that would be agreeable to both parties. <br /> <br />Centerville Storage is grading the property and should be applying for their building permit soon. <br /> <br />Marsh Run, 3rd Addition: An easement agreement was approved by the City Council. With this <br />agreement recorded, staff will be issuing a letter to the developer, allowing a full release of the <br />letter of credit. <br /> <br />Atlas Villas Memory Care: The owner is seeking additional bids to try to lower the cost. They are <br />hoping to break ground this fall. <br /> <br />Development Inquiries: An existing manufacturing business is looking to expand their facility. <br /> <br />Community Engagement is a recent focus of the Council. There have been website updates, reader <br />board topics and social media topics to help engage the community. From a list of 80 businesses, <br />all have been called at least once, resulting in a list of 35 emails. We are hoping for another round <br />of emails, with a goal of 50 email addresses to start with. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />