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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-19 EDA Minutes - Approved APPROVED CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES January 19, 2022 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting on January 19, 2022. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at approximately 6:32 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: City Administrator, EDA Executive Director, Mark Statz & Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda Executive Director Statz requested that agenda item IV. Approval of the minutes from November th be approved at the next EDA meeting on February 16. There was not a motion made or seconded to accept the agenda as amended, however, a general motion was made and all were in favor of approval. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was no motion to approve the November minutes. Both the November and January minutes th will be approved at the February 16 EDA meeting. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Check List City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 Executive Director Statz provided an overview of checks, noting that there was an error with check number 000013E to VZ Wireless-Web Pay in the amount of $255.00. The Bank was unable to explain why the charge occurred but confirmed that a credit would be issued in the amount of $255.00. Mr. Statz noted that there were not any checks needing approval, so no motion is needed at this time. 2. Communications Executive Director Statz introduced Assistant City Administrator Athanasia Lewis and shared that several of her goals for this year involve economic development. Mr. Statz also introduced Jr Council member Danny Peterson, a junior at Centennial High School; Danny attended the last City Council meeting. VI. REPORTS 1. Administrator’s Report Executive Director Statz reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented, adding a couple of updates. Mr. Statz reported that Block 7 (also referred to as Sorel Quarter) is the first redevelopment project incorporating the look and feel envisioned in the 2006 Downtown Master Plan; the project also achieves density and affordability goals. Mr. Statz noted that the Atlas Villas Memory Care facility located at 1824 Main Street anticipates opening in April of this year (this information was available after the staff report was written). Executive Director Statz noted that on the 2050/2070 Main Street project Council approved a rezoning and CUP permit for the site to allow a building supply company to occupy the building and the site next door and anticipate site build out and tenant build out are anticipated in the Spring, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Progress on this project is contingent upon sale of the property. Executive Director Statz reported that the total allotment of the Biden-Era “by-out” package is approximately $450,000. The spending term is longer than the CARES funding package. The City has until the end of 2023 to spend the funding, noting that the money can be used for anything, excluding a “rainy day” fund. The City will receive the money as lost revenue and use it to fund general government improvements, such as street/parking enhancements at City Hall. Executive Director Statz reported that the City is still offering ½ price water hook-up for businesses. President Hanzel inquired about the possibility of extending the program to residents. Executive Director Statz communicated that the City has offered similar programs to residents in the past, however federal aid attaches certain requirements to the funding. There are currently about one hundred residents without City water – it might be a good time to evaluate options. 2. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) Page 5 of 5 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 The executive director for ACRED offered to meet with City officials for an annual check-in to ensure the City’s goals align with ACRED’s. b. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce th Executive Director stated that the Quad Area Chamber is planning a business EXPO on April 4 at the Centennial School. Lunch and learns are also planned for the year, with the first one occurring in February. c. Hugo Area Business Association Executive Director Statz stated that Hugo’s State of the City address will take place in March. Centerville staff will attend and give an update from the City. 3. Year to Date Financials Executive Director Statz stated there is no added information. 4. Ongoing Programs: a. Blue Logo Sign Executive Director Statz reported there will be a full report next month. b. CenterStage Executive Director Statz reported that they reached out to three new businesses. c. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program Executive Director Statz reviewed there are no new applications. d. COVID Relief Business Assistance Grant Programs Executive Director Statz stated there are no new programs. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 1737 Main Street – Mike Brass reviewed drawings and financials on several mixed- use development scenarios involving retail and apartments in the downtown area. Mr. Brass noted that all of the proposed scenarios result in a negative cash flow. Discussion ensued around potential financing options and alternate development scenarios. This item will be brough back to the EDA for further discussion at the next meeting to allow Mr. Brass time to prepare financials for an “all- condominium” scenario. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Page 5 of 5 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes January 19, 2022 1. City Website Redesign Input Assistant Administrator Lewis talked with the EDA about the City’s current website and EDA page. Discussion ensued and feedback was collected from Commissioners. The Commissioners liked several features they reviewed on websites they were shown. In summary the EDA would like the website redesign to include retail listings, a business directory, a more robust visual component, including video, rotational images, embedded images, and pictures that feature community assets, a timeline and/or history of Centerville, business/community resources, information about active development projects, and a simplified organizational structure, i.e., buttons that enhanced ease of use and functionality, along with a mobile app if possible. The EDA would also like the website to be aesthetically pleasing. 3. Downtown Building Condition Assessment – CDBG/Home Grant Executive Director Statz reported that CDBG and Home funding can be used for redevelopment and residential building repairs. Discussion ensued about the feasibility of improving four downtown businesses: Kelly’s Bar, Southern Rail, the Knick Nack Shop, and the Catering business. Each of the businesses mentioned above has apartments on the upper floor. The Downtown Building Condition Assessment that Executive Director Statz presented would determine feasibility of investing in the aforementioned businesses. The cost of the assessment is approximately $8,000 which is more than the EDA would like to consider at this time. Commissioners asked about alternatives and less expensive assessment options. Executive Director Statz will do additional research and report his findings at the next EDA meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead to adjourn the January 19, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5