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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-20 EDA Minutes - Approved APPROVED CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES July 20, 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 July 20, 2022. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:33 p.m. by President Jeff Hanzal. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: President Jeff Hanzal Commissioner Steve King Commissioner Mark Remillard Commissioner Jim Weatherhead ABSENT: Commissioner Darrin Mosher STAFF: Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda There were no amendments to the agenda. Motion by Commissioner Remillard and seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead to approve the agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The May 18 minutes were revised to incorporate two minor administrative revisions. There was no meeting in June. Motion by Commissioner King and seconded by President Remillard to approve the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS APPROVED 1. Bills a. Check List Motion by President Hanzal and seconded by Commissioner King to approve the checks as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 20, 2022 2. Communications a. Swag Bags Assistant Administrator Lewis reported that the city distributed 150 swag bags with promotional items provided by local businesses; she thanked the businesses for their support. b. 1737 Main Street Assistant Administrator Lewis reported that Mike Brass, the city’s realtor, is working with the owner of Chef Hot Hands to assist him with securing a business loan, so he can relocate his business to the 1737 Main Street property. In addition, Scooters Coffee has also expressed interest in the 1737 Main Street site. Staff met with a representative from Scooters Coffee and discussed the site, the company’s business model, and development process. The representative will be meeting with corporate representatives later in the week and, said she would follow up with us soon. VI. REPORTS 1. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented. 2. Year to Date Financials The financials were reviewed as presented. 3. Ongoing Programs: Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented. 4. Administrator’s Report Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. CenterStage Program Overview & Guidelines Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the revised program guidelines as presented in the packet. The revised program will provide up to four ads to new businesses or businesses who have not participated in the program before. Motion by President Weatherhead and seconded by Commissioner King to approved the revised CenterStage program guidelines. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2023 EDA Budget Assistant Administrator Lewis reviewed the 2023 budget as presented, noting key changes in certain line items, such as the CenterStage program, Business Appreciation, Memberships and Schooling, Studies, Promotional items, etc. Discussion ensued about the monument sign line item as well, and staff will follow up with the administrator and/or city council on this to receive clarification on this line item. The EDA noted that they would not like to include a contingency line item in the budget. Motion by President King and seconded by Commissioner Remillard to approved the 2023 EDA Budget. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 20, 2022 2. Business Appreciation Event The EDA discussed the upcoming Business Appreciation event, noting that they would like to hold it at Hidden Springs this year. They would also like to have a key note speaker, someone who could talk about business-related topic(s) like running your own business. A well-known person in the area or comedian was suggested. The EDA would like to increase business participation, add promotional items to give away, and provide a networking opportunity for local businesses. Staff will work on event logistics, and bring something back to the EDA next month. 3. Approval of the EDA logo Discussion ensued about the EDA logo as presented in the packet. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead and seconded by Commissioner Remillard to approved the EDA logo with the revised established date of 2018. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Election of Officers for 2022 (Vice-President Jim Weatherhead’s term expires July 30) The EDA elected their 2022 officers as follows: Vice President, Mark Remillard, Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis, Secretary, Athanasia Lewis, Treasurer – Vacancy, Assistant Treasurer, Athanasia Lewis Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead and seconded by Commissioner King to adopt a resolution setting the appointment of officers for 2022, moving Mark Remillard to Vice President, and Athanasia Lewis to Executive Director and Secretary. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Resolution recognizing Jim Weatherhead for his service President Hanzal read the resolution recognizing Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. EDA members thanked Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. Motion by Commissioner King and seconded by President Hanzal to adopt a resolution recognizing Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Study by Civic Intelligence Derrick Miedaner presented a proposal, consisting of a catalog of city-owned properties, noting their size, nature, and shovel-readiness. Discussion ensued about the proposed study, an expanded scope of work, and the organization's data analysis capabilities. Derrick also talked about their proprietary database, which allows Civic Intelligence to analyze data, based on defined objectives. After considerable discussion, it was determined that more information about objectives is needed to determine the nature of a revised study; the EDA asked Derrick to revise the scope of work and bring back a few options for further consideration at the next meeting. Page 5 of 5 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 20, 2022 IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner King to adjourn the July 20, 2022 Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:01 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5