Laserfiche WebLink
City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br /> August 17, 2022 <br /> <br />a. Check List <br />Motion by Vice-Chair Remillard and seconded by President Hanzal to approve the check list <br />as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />2. Communications <br />a. Website Redesign <br />Executive Director Lewis provided an update on the city’s website redesign, showing the EDA a <br />draft of what the website looks like at this stage in the process. The mobile app was created this <br />week and more information will follow in the coming weeks. <br /> <br />b. Block 7/Sorel Quarter <br />Executive Director Lewis reported that Centra Homes has informed the city that they are no longer <br />pursuing a project on Block 7, siting a slow-down in the townhome market and rising costs of <br />inflation and building materials. Lewis also reported that there have been a couple of inquiries <br />about this site – one developer’s project would mirror the one proposed by Centra Homes (26-unit <br />townhome style development). <br /> <br />Executive Director Lewis also reported that a representative from Scooters Coffee requested <br />information about the MidWest One Bank property as they are exploring locating on this site with <br />the bank. Their Scooters Coffee representative advised that the 1737 Main Street location is not a <br />viable option for them. <br /> <br />VI. PRESENTATION <br />John Tied from Retail Strategies presented a proposal to the EDA for their consideration. The <br />proposal includes comprehensive data for a community profile, site analysis of select properties, <br />selection of retailers for the specified sites, along with contact information, an online training <br />academy, and coaching for one year. <br /> <br />VII. REPORTS <br /> <br /> 1. Administrator’s Report <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />2. Partner Agency Reports <br />a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />3. Year to Date Financials <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />4. Ongoing Programs: <br />Executive Director Statz noted that there has been no activity on the Blue Logo program, and that <br />the CenterStage and Business Revolving Loan and Grant programs would be discussed under Old <br />Business. <br /> <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />