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City of Centerville <br />EDA Meeting Minutes <br />July 17, 2024 <br /> <br />V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS <br /> <br />1. Bills <br />a. Check List <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the <br />bills. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />2. Communications <br />a. None <br /> <br />VI. PRESENTATION <br />a. None <br /> <br />VII. REPORTS <br /> <br />1. 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 />2. Year to Date Financials <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the <br />financial report as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />3. Ongoing Programs: <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />4. Administrator’s Report <br />Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet. <br /> <br />VIII. OLD BUSINESS <br />1. Incubator Space/Executive Office Suites <br />Executive Director Lewis introduced the item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about <br />the feasibility of executive office suites, i.e., making the investment or letting the market determine <br />future development. Some board members noted that in conversations with the community, people <br />would rather see some type of shop (ice cream/coffee/other) at the 1737 Main Street location. <br />Discussion also ensued about the use of HRA funds and benefit to the community. Investment in <br />th <br />vacant buildings and/or the use of resources toward grocery, shared spaces, mixed use at 20 and <br />Main were also discussed. The consensus was to table the item for the next six to twelve months <br />and then re-evaluate this topic. <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />