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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-05 EDA Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES December 5, 2018 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting of October 17, 2018 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Jeff Hanzal Jim Weatherhead Council Member Steve King YN).. " (1 4 ABSENT: Mayor Paar Vacant Seat STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz City Attorney Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER President Hanzal called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The order of the agenda was changed to allow the presentation by Northland Securities to go first. Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member King to approve the re-order of the agenda to hear New Business; Item 1 ahead of old Business. All in favor. Motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES President Hanzal asked if anyone had changes to the minutes for the September 19, 2018 meeting. Hearing none, he entertained a motion for approval. Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member Hanzal to approve the Minutes of the September 19, 2018 Meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. President Hanzal asked if anyone had changes to the minutes for the October 17, 2018 meeting. Hearing none, he entertained a motion for approval. City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes December 5,2018 Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member King to approve the Minutes of the October 17, 2018 Meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills (a) None V. REPORTS 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Review Business Incentive Revolving Loan/Grant Program Administrator Statz reviewed the Business Incentive Revolving Loan/Grant Program and asked if there were any comments on its specific language or general structure. The consensus of the board was that they were comfortable with the overall structure but would like to see the program focus on external improvements to businesses, and lean away from funding things such as interior remodels, and marketing campaigns. No official action was taken on this item. Staff will work with the city attorney to customize language to the city of Centerville and bring a more formal draft back for consideration at a future meeting. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. EDA Powers and Tools Presentation (Northland Securities —Tammy Omdal, George Eilertson) (This item was handled immediately prior to Old Business, on the agenda) Administrator Statz introduced guests from Northland Securities; Tammy Omdal and George Eilertson. Mr. Eilertson began the presentation with a general introduction to the topic and then yielded to Ms. Omdal. Ms. Omdal spoke from a PowerPoint presentation which outlined various economic development tools at the disposal of an EDA. Then, she spent extended time on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). She presented various types of TIF districts, explained eligible expenses and discussed how districts may be drawn, and the appropriate lengths (in years) of districts. Administrator Statz asked questions regarding the anticipated development of Block 7, in the downtown and whether there may be an opportunity for a TIF district to help finance certain expenses. Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes December 5,2018 This agenda item was only for information and discussion. No formal action was taken. Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes December 5,2018 2. Downtown a. Proposed Changes to Downtown Zoning Map/Code/Master Plan Administrator Statz asked for the board's thoughts on the previously presented changes to the zoning map, zoning code and Downtown Master Plan. The board continued to show its support for the proposed changes. With this consensus, staff will bring back a more formal set of documents for approval. This agenda item was only for information and discussion. No formal action was taken. 3. Downtown Block 7 a. P&Z Commission to attend regular EDA meeting on Jan. 16 to hear presentations on Block 7 from interested developers Administrator Statz stated that he would like to have the Planning and Zoning Commission attend the EDA's regular meeting on January 16 to hear presentations from developers on their plans for Block 7. Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member King to invite the Planning and Zoning Commission to the EDA's regular meeting on January 16, 2019. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Vacant Seat on Economic Development Authority In attendance at tonight's meeting was Mr. Michael Giovinazzo. Mr. Giovinazzo is a business owner in town (Michael Giovinazzo Agency; American Family Insurance) and is interested in serving on the board. With the open position and the fact that the position has been advertised for serval weeks with no other candidates at this time, President Hanzal asked Administrator Statz if it was okay to entertain a motion to appoint Mr. Giovinazzo to the position. Administrator Statz agreed, given the circumstances. Motion by Commission Member Weatherhead, seconded by Commission Member King to appoint Mr. Michael Giovinazzo to the open seat on the Economic Development Authority. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commission Member King, seconded by Commission Member Weatherhead to Adiourn the EDA meeting of December 5, 2018 at 9:27 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by EDA Secretary, Teresa Bender Page 4 of 4