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APPROVED
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 2023
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 18, 2023.
MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. by Vice-President Remillard.
II. ROLL CALL*
Vice-President Remillard called the roll.
PRESENT: Vice-President Mark Remillard
Commissioner Steve King
Commissioner Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Chris Swenson
Commissioner Tony Smith
STAFF: Assistant City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis
ABSENT: None
1. Oath of Office – Anthony Smith
Executive Director Lewis administered the Oath of Office to Anthony Smith.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the
agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved as presented.
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Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner King to approve the
December 28, 2022 meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Bills
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the checks as presented in the packet.
a. Check List
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve the
check list as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Communications
Executive Director Lewis reported that staff will be meeting later this week with Scooters Coffee
to discuss viable locations.
VI. PRESENTATION
1. 2023 Orientation – Athanasia Lewis
Executive Director Lewis reviewed orientation materials with the EDA and gave each member a
manual with this information.
VII. REPORTS
1. Partner Agency Reports
a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED)
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet.
2. Year to Date Financials
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet.
Commissioner Smith asked a few questions about previous financials and the budget process.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve the
financial statement as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Ongoing Programs:
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet.
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4. Administrator’s Report
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Contract with LOCi for Downtown Redevelopment Market Study
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item and the EDA motioned to approve the contract with
LOCi.
Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve a
contract with LOCi for a downtown redevelopment market study. EDA members Swenson,
Mosher, King and Remillard voted Aye. Commissioner Smith voted Nay. With a 4 to 1 vote,
the Motion carried.
Commissioner Smith requested there be discussion ahead of a vote – he expressed concern about
the contract, namely the timeline, opportunity for public input, and budget for the study.
Discussion ensued and background information about the scope of work for the study was shared
with new member Tony Smith. The EDA made a second motion.
Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve a
contract with LOCi for a downtown redevelopment market study. EDA members Swenson,
Mosher, King and Remillard voted Aye. Commissioner Smith voted Nay. With a 4 to 1 vote,
the Motion carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Vice-President Remillard introduced this item.
Motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to elect Commissioner
Remillard as President. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to elect
Commissioner Swenson as Vice-President. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner King to elect Commissioner
Smith as Treasurer. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to elect Bruce
DeJong as Assistant Treasurer. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to elect Athanasia
Lewis as Secretary. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Remillard to elect Athanasia
Lewis as Executive Director. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item, requesting input from the EDA about what they
would like to see in their annual report to city council. Discussion ensued about content for the
report. Executive Director Lewis will present a draft report to the EDA in the next month or two.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the
January 18, 2023 Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:07 p.m. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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