2020-11-18 EDA Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville EDA Minutes November 18, 2020 V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills Executive Director Statz presented a check in the amount of $1,579.06 from Todd Steffan, owner of Corner Express, for fabrication costs for the Blue Logo Sign Program. He said that the commission should reimburse Mr. Steffan $1,184.30, which is 75% of the cost. (per program resolution guidelines). Commissioner Love asked if there was room in the budget to handle this expense. Executive Director Statz presented a list of budget items and explained that there were sufficient funds in the EDA checking account, but only half of it was represented on the sheet. Commissioner Love asked if the check could be presented next month when a clearer explanation could be given. Executive Director Statz stated that he would withdraw his request to have the check authorized so that he could present a better picture at December’s meeting and explained that the money for the EDA budget had been divided – instead of receiving $22,800.00, City Council had given them $10,000 and withheld $12,800, but the two deposits hadn’t been reconciled. President Hanzal said to strike this check from the list, and move forward with the check for Lonnie Olson Design and Consultation for the EDA flier in the amount of $162.50. Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead to approve the check for $162.50 to Lonnie Olson Design and Consultation. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. REPORTS 1. Administrator’s Report Executive Director Statz presented his Administrator’s Report and spoke about the following: Mr. Statz commended City Clerk Teresa Bender for her efforts during the election. He also congratulated Mayor D. Love for being re-elected as Mayor and Mr. Steve King, Mr. Russ Koski and Mr. Daren Mosher for winning their respective elections. Mr. Statz stated that he was hoping to open City Hall to the public by February 1, 2021, which is when he hoped the renovation project would be finished. He felt that even though Covid-19 numbers were going up, City Hall renovations included separation of the lobby from the staff, and a separate office for each staff member. The November Planning Commission meeting was canceled and the December meeting was moved from December 1 to December 8, 2020. He stated that Council would likely cancel their December 23, 2020 meeting, but more would be learned on December 9. CenterStage has had a lot of progress in the last couple of weeks, and a lot of ads have been released. Mr. Statz stated that he attended the Anoka County Business Summit. This was an online event with 60 people in attendance. He also attended a partner meeting which is comprised of all the Page 2 of 7