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City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br /> May 18, 2022 <br />businesses in other ways. Executive Director Statz noted that aside from the newspaper ads, a <br />primary element of the CenterStage program is the social media component (video, Facebook, <br />etc.). Proposed changes to the program will be discussed at the next EDA meeting. <br /> <br />2. Downtown Building Condition Assessment – CDBG/HOME Grant <br />Executive Director Statz reviewed the report that the consultant provided when he did the walk <br />through inspection of three downtown buildings: Kelley’s, Chef Hot Hands, and Southern Rail. <br />The estimate to bring the buildings up to code is high; Executive Director Statz has spoken to two <br />of the owners who both expressed interest in contributing a percentage of the funds if the project <br />is eligible under a CDBH/Home grant program. Additional discussion with the county is needed. <br />The county noted that a rental rehabilitation program may be a possibility. Staff will follow up <br />with the staff at Anoka County and see if they can work with us to develop a competitive program. <br /> <br />3. Business Revolving Loan & Grant Program Revisions <br />Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the revised Business Revolving Loan & Grant program <br />revisions as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about whether signage should be an eligible <br />expense or not. The EDA decided that signage should be included as an eligible expense and that <br />it be covered at 50% one day one and 50% on day 366. Nothing else in the guidelines has changed. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Remillard and seconded by President Hanzal to allow signage as <br />an eligible expense in the Business Revolving Loan and Grant guidelines and to pay 50% of <br />the sign on day one and 50% on day 366. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />4. Swag Bags <br />The EDA discussed a strategy for filling the swag bags. They suggested that the city email business <br />owners and also visit them in person like they did last year. Staff will send an email blast, along <br />with a list of what was provided last year. Staff will then follow up with a list of businesses the <br />EDA will need to follow up with. <br /> <br />VIII. NEW BUSINESS <br />None <br /> <br />IX. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the May <br />18, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:17 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />