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APPROVED
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
October 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 October 19, 2022.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. by President Jeff Hanzal.
II. ROLL CALL*
PRESENT: President Jeff Hanzal
Vice-President Mark Remillard
Commissioner Steve King
Commissioner Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Chris Swenson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Assistant City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis
III. OATH FOR CHRIS SWENSON
a. Executive Director Lewis administered the oath to Chris Swenson and welcomed
Chris to the EDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
Motion by Vice-President Remillard and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve the
agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Vice-President Remillard to approve the
September 21, 2022 meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
VI. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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EDA Meeting Minutes
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1. Bills
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the checks as presented in the packet.
a. Check List
Motion by Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the
check list as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Communications
a. Business Appreciation Event
Executive Director Lewis provided an overview of the business appreciation event that occurred
on Tuesday, October 4. There were two speakers, a meal provided by Wiseguys, and available
resources. Discussion ensued about next year’s event and board members agreed that they need to
consider the time of the event due to lighting needs and event participation.
b. Volunteer Appreciation Event
Executive Director Lewis provided an overview of the volunteer appreciation event as presented
in the packet.
c. Trunk or Treat
Executive Director Lewis provided an overview of the Trunk or Treat event as presented in the
packet, and encouraged businesses and EDA members to attend the event.
VII. PRESENTATION
None
VIII. REPORTS
1. Partner Agency Reports
a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED)
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet.
2. b. Year to Date Financials
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet.
1. c. Ongoing Programs:
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet.
Discussion ensued about who is enrolled in the Blue Logo program. Executive director Lewis will
provide this information at the next meeting.
2. d. Administrator’s Report
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet.
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IX. OLD BUSINESS
1. Business Appreciation Event
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the item as presented in the packet.
X. OLD BUSINESS
1. Holiday Wreaths
Executive Director Lewis introduced the topic of holiday decorations that the EDA purchased last
year. Discussion ensued about the 24” wreaths purchased last year and the 36” wreaths the EDA
would like to purchase this year; the EDA would like to donate the 24” wreaths to businesses,
along with a holiday note attached from the EDA.
Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to purchase 25-30
holiday wreaths in an amount not to exceed $3,000, and to donate the 24” wreaths to
businesses to display. All in favor. Motion carried.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Accept President Hanzal’s Resignation
President Hanzal submitted his resignation, which will become effective following the November
16 EDA meeting. The EDA thanked President Hanzal for all of his work on the EDA.
Motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice-President Remillard to accept President
Hanzal’s resignation following the November EDA meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. EDA Vacancy
Executive Director Lewis introduced the EDA vacancy. Discussion ensued about the process for
filling the upcoming vacancy created by President Hanzal’s resignation. The EDA would like to
post the vacancy for thirty days and contact previous applicants to let them know about the
upcoming vacancy.
Motion by Vice-President Remillard, seconded by President Hanzal to recommend to post
the EDA vacancy for thirty days. All in favor. Motion carried.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the
October 19, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:46 p.m. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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