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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-15 EDA Minutes - Approved APPROVED CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting on September 15, 2021. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. by President Jeff Hanzal. II. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: President Jeff Hanzal Commissioner Steve King Commissioner Darrin Mosher Commissioner Mark Remillard Commissioner Jim Weatherhead ABSENT: None. STAFF: Finance Director, Bruce DeJong III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Remillard, to accept the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 18, 2021 EDA Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead, to accept the August 18, 2021 EDA Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Check List City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 Finance Director DeJong presented check #001009 in the amount of $19.47 made out to Teresa Bender, check #001010 in the amount of $812.19 made out to City of Centerville, and check #001011 in the amount of $187.00 made out to TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial. President Hanzal asked what TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial does. Mr. DeJong stated they are the service contracted to complete the meeting minutes. He noted City Clerk Bender was doing the meeting minutes, but other tasks and responsibilities have taken precedence, so they hired an outside source to asssit with the meeting minutes. Commissioner King asked if Mr. DeJong could find out the amount that TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial is paid hourly, he would like to see if it is cheaper for the Clerk to complete them. Finance Director DeJong stated it is cheaper to have them completed in-house, but stated it is a matter of priorities and City Clerk Bender does not have the availability do complete them at this time. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead, seconded by Commissioner Mosher, to approve the check list as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Communications a. None VI. REPORTS 1. Administrator’s Report Commissioner Weatherhead provided an update on the volunteer dinner. 2. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) President Hanzal provided an update on this item and stated Executive Director Statz was a panelist at the MN Real Estate Journal event recently. He noted the next event is the MN Car Expo on September 27, 2021 from 3-7pm at the Minneapolis Depot. b. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce President Hanzal stated they have been active in getting their Lunch and Learns going and they are scheduled for September 16, 2021 and October 7, 2021. c. Hugo Area Business Association President Hanzal stated he and Executive Director Statz attended the breakfast that they hosted recently, and both spoke on behalf of the EDA. He noted that it went well. 3. Year to Date Financials Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 Finance Director DeJong provided an overview of the financials. 4. Ongoing Programs: a. Blue Logo Sign President Hanzal stated there is nothing new to report. b. CenterStage (i) Review of Eligibility Requirements President Hanzal provided an update on this program. He stated Ms. Michelle Koch, Main Street Marketers noted the Business Appreciation Event went well and she had a chance to connect with businesses that have not taken advantage of the program. c. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program President Hanzal stated there is nothing new to report. d. COVID Relief Business Assistance Grant Programs President Hanzal stated on September 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. the program opens for applications and noted they expect it to be in high demand. He stated that everyone is encouraged to apply as soon as possible. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 1737 Main Street – Proposal for Site Readiness Tasks (Mike Brass) Mr. Brass provided a presentation on the item along with an overview of the process for the Proposal Site Readiness. There was discussion regarding the process and projects that Mr. Brass has completed that have similar to this one. President Hanzal asked what the Civil Engineer does in this process. Mr. Brass stated he draws the blueprints and provides a foundation for the builders. Commissioner King asked if Mr. Brass if buyers he has worked with in the past, have been local companies. Mr. Brass stated he believes they have mostly been local. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead, seconded by Commissioner King, to authorize execution of a contract with Titus Real Estate to complete the work-scope listed above. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead, to adjourn the September 15, 2021 Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:52 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 4