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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 EDA Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Ћǣ MEETING AGENDA Monday,September16, 2024 5:30p.m. MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON LIVE-STREAMED AT: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ MEETING I.CALL TO ORDER II.ROLL CALL III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.Call for Changes to the Agenda IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.August21, 2024,EDA Meeting Minutes V.BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1.Bills Check List 2.Communications a.None VI.PRESENTATION 1.None VII.REPORTS 1.Partner Agency Reports 1.Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) 2.Quad Area Chamber of Commerce 3.Hugo Area Business Association 2.Year to Date Financials 3.Ongoing Programs: 4.Blue Logo Sign 5.Center Stage 6.Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program 4. VIII.OLD BUSINESS 1.None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Agreement 2. Holiday Lights for City Hall & Decorations 3. Board Resignation Tony Smith 4. Small Business Saturday 5. Placemaking Cornerstone Park X. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS None MEETING REMINDERS All Meetings at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. City Council Work Session Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:00 p.m., 6:30 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Parks and Recreation Committee Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Economic Development Authority Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Anoka County Regional Economic Development Authority Meetings TBD Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Meetings Lunch-n-Learn September 19, 2024 11: 30p.m -1:00pm Renstrom Dental Lab, Lino Lakes Board of Directors Meeting September 12, 2024 (12:00p.m. via Zoom) CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IV.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Meeting Minutes - August 21, 2021 BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The August 21, 2024 meeting minutes are included in the packet for the Board's consideration. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the August 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Minutes Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MEETINGS August 21, 2024 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting on August 21, 2024. MEETING NOT APPROVED I.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. by President Remillard. II. ROLL CALL President Remillard called the roll. PRESENT: President Mark Remillard Vice-President Chris Swenson CouncilmemberDarrin Mosher Councilmember Raye Taylor ABSENT: Commissioner Smith STAFF: Assistant City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.Call for Changes to the Agenda There was one addition to the agenda. An additional quote for holiday lighting was added under New Business item 2. Motion by Commissioner Taylor seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the agenda as revised. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded byCommissioner Taylor to approve the July 17, 2024, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. V.BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 1.Bills a.Check List Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as presented in the packet. Motion by CommissionerSwenson and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.Communications a.None VI. PRESENTATION a.None 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 reviewedthe financial report as presented in thepacket. Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the financial report as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.Ongoing Programs: Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Ongoing Programs report as presented in the packet. 4. Administrator’s Report Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1.None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1.Revolving Loan and Grant Program Guidelines Executive Director Lewis introduced the item aspresented. Discussion ensued about the monies set aside in the HRA fund for the City’s Revolving Loan and Grant program(RLGP). Executive Director Lewis explained that in 2021 the County approved a resolution from the city to set aside $25,000 for theCity’sRLGP; the resolution did not specify an expiration date, so the funds are available until they are used. Executive Director Lewis added that after the release of HRA funds from the County forthe St. Genevieve’s project, the approved balanceset aside for RLGP, would be about ~11,000. Executive Director Lewis added that having the County approvea funding request from the City ahead of anticipated applications is beneficial to the applicant because the 2 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 applicant would not have to wait for the County to go through their 2-step approval process, which can take about a month. Discussion ensued about the grant guidelines and the Board decided to amend the language for allowing multiple applications. The Board agreed that an applicant can apply for a grant in the amount of up to $10,000 within three years, along with an option to submit another application for a maximum of $5,000. The purpose it to allow eligible applicants to receive an award of up to $15,000 within the six-year period – the applicant would then be ineligible to receive funding again through this program. Discussion ensued about reimbursement of grant dollars for signs. The guidelines say that for signage, 50% of the cost toward the sign will be paid on day one and the other 50% will be paid after one year, on day 366 if the business is still operational. Conversation about six months versus a year ensued. The Board decided to keep the language as it currently is. Motion by Commissioner Mosherseconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve revisions, as noted above, to the Revolving Loan and Grant Application All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Holiday Lights Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet, reviewing both quotes. Discussion also ensued about hiring a professional to decorate the tree and handling installation of lights on the building internally. Discussion ensued about doing something in lieu of the planters in the winter months and picking up the service again in May of 2025. Staff will bring back some quotes for lights for the building, as well as ideas for decorations during the winter months. 3. September EDA Meeting Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about a new meeting date and the Board agreed to move their September EDA meeting to Monday, th September 16at 5:30p.m. Motion byPresident Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Swensonto move the September th EDA meeting to September 16 at 5:30p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. X.ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded byCommissioner Taylor to adjourn the August 21, 2024, Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:43 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 3 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA V.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Check List BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The check list is included in the packet for the Board's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ check list Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 09/10/24 11:44 AM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 *Check Detail Register© Batch: 091024PAYeda Check #Check DateVendor NameAmountCommentInvoice 10350 EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 09/13/24 30 eIRS/EFTPS G 201-21703FICA Tax Withholding$22.96PAY PERIOD 8 EDA Total $22.96 09/17/24 1088HUGO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Conf. & SchoolingE1247$15.00A.LEWIS PUBLIC SERVICE ROUNDTABLE E 201-46500-441 Total $15.00 $37.96 10350 Fund Summary 10350 EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 201 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND$37.96 $37.96 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Partner Agency Reports BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: ACRED - the executive committee continues discussing goals and initiatives for 2025, and the conversation will resume at their next meeting, which is on September 25th. Quad Area Chamber - The Chamber has a new name, which is the Centennial Area Chamber. HBA - the HBA held their semi-annual Breakfast and Roundtable event on September 10th. Presentations were give by the Washington County Sheriff, Hugo Fire Department, Hugo Public Works Department, and Fairview Ambulance Service. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: REQUESTED ACTION: For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ HBA Meeting Summary Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Financial Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The monthly financial report is included in the packet for the Board's consideration. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the monthly financial report. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Financial Report Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Economic Development Authority Monthly Financial Report Month Ended August 31, 2024 % of year 66.67% MTDYTDBudgetVariance% Budget 8/31/202420242024+(-)Used Revenues: 201-46500-39201 Transfers In υ ЍЉͲЉЉЉΏυ $ 40,000$ -100.00% 201-46500-36210 Interest Earnings217$ 1,652$ -$ 1,652$ 0.00% 201-46500-36270 Refund & Reimburseme$ 10-$ -$ 10$ 201-46500-36270 Miscellaneous-$ -$ $ -$ -0.00% Total Revenues217$ 41,662$ $ 40,000$ 1,6620.00% Expenditures: 201-46500-100 Wages and Salaries225$ 1,500$ $ 2,400$ 900.0062.50% 201-46500-122 FICA17$ 115$ $ 184$ 68.8062.53% 201-46500-210 Operating Supplies-$ 1,500$ $ 1,500$ -100.00% 201-46500-300 Professional Srvs **2,298$ 8,081$ $ -$ (8,080.70)0.00% 201-46500-303 Engineering Fees-$ -$ $ -$ -0.00% 201-46500-304 Legal Fees-$ -$ $ -$ -0.00% 201-46500-331 Travel Expense-$ -$ $ 700$ 700.000.00% 201-46500-340 Advertising & Printing108$ 1,363$ $ 16,100$ 14,737.008.47% 201-46500-343 Marketing-$ -$ $ -$ -0.00% 201-46500-377 Appreciation/Events-$ 637$ $ 1,300$ 662.9149.01% 201-46500-378 Opportunity fund (Reserved$ --$ $ 15,341$ 15,341.400.00% 201-46500-430 Miscellaneous-$ -$ $ 100$ 100.000.00% 201-46500-433 Dues and Subscriptions-$ 913$ $ 875$ (38.00)104.34% 201-46500-441 Conf. & Schooling-$ 380$ $ 1,500$ 1,120.0025.33% 201-46500-810 Refunds & Reimb.-$ 720$ $ -$ (720.00)0.00% Total Expenditures2,648$ 15,209$ $ 40,000$ 24,79138.02% NET REVENUE/EXPENDITURES(2,431)$ 26,454$ $0 Fund Balance, January 155,153$ Fund Balance, Current81,607$ Fund Balance, Current55,153 09/06/24 10:53 AM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 *Check Reconciliation© EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 10350 EDA AUGUST 2024 Account Summary Beginning Balance on 8/1/2024$84,038.65 Cleared$84,013.34 + Receipts/Deposits $216.91 Statement $84,013.34 - Payments (Checks and Withdrawals) $242.22 Difference$0.00 $84,013.34 Ending Balance as of 8/31/2024 Cash Balance Beginng Balance Active101-10350 General Fund$0.00$84,038.65 Active201-10350 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND$81,607.49+ Total Deposits$216.91 - Checks Written $2,648.07 Cash Balance $81,607.49 Check Book Balance $81,607.49 Difference$0.00 09/06/24 10:53 AM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 2 *Check Reconciliation© EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 10350 EDA ClearedAmountPartially Cleared Check NbrVendor NameCheck DateAmount This MonthNot ClearedLast Month Deposit 83124edainterest9/4/2024-$0.00-- Deposit 83124EDA INT9/4/2024-($216.91)-($216.91) 506714EEDA payroll ACH8/14/2024-$207.78-$207.78 000029EIRS/EFTPS8/16/2024-$34.44-$34.44 001086 LONNI OLSON8/21/2024$108.00$108.00-- 001087 SIMPLE AND GRAND8/21/2024$2,297.85$2,297.85-- Receipts/Deposits($216.91)($216.91)$0.00$0.00 Payments/Withdrawal$2,405.85$242.22$2,405.85$0.00 ($216.91) Total Deposits Total Checks Written $2,648.07 *Next month items not included in Total Deposits & Checks Written (Outstanding + Cleared CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.3 TITLE OF ISSUE: Ongoing Programs BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Blue Logo Signs - There is no new activity. Center Stage - There is no new activity. Business Revolving Loan and Grant - There is no new activity. Staff is anticipating an application from Vermeersch Auto for facade enhancements. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA VII.4 TITLE OF ISSUE: Administrator's Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Administrator's Report is included in the packet for the Board's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Administrator's Report Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Report annual Movie in the Park will take place on September 14. Please join them for free popcorn and lemonade. Please bring a lawn chair, blanket,family and friends. TheyThe Garfield Movie The event will be taking place in the Centerville Elementary School Parking Lot (South End) on October 26, 2024 from 9:3011:30 a.m. Local businesses will be participating along with (Centennial Fire, Centennial Lakes police, M-Health Fairview, and the Ci The event follows the 7th Annual Centennial Community Education Halloween Hustle 5K. The 5K is a fun run, costumes are acceptable, well-behaved animals are also allowed and there is a half mile kids turnaround so all ages can join. If you are a business interested in having a vehicle in the Trunk or Treat event, please register at: https://forms.gle/dUdJHP4vAccVdmgZA. Registrations must be received before October 10 for the run. Please visit their web site at: https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/5216/fall- 2024/halloween-hustle-5k. Quad Area Chamber Calendar September 12, 2024 Quad Area Chamber Board Meeting 12:00pm-1:00pm Online Schedule Committee ENGINEERING TH 20Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study Staff recently met with County Engineering staff to discuss the timing, funding and logistics for projects along the corridor. County staff will be sending a draft of the schedule for the various projects along with cost share estimates to the cities in the next month or two. Additions Trip Site) Site (Featured News) Board (11,000+ cars/day) Schedules Media (576 Twitter; 883 FB Followers) (949/3459 Total Impressions) City Accounts List (264 email addresses) List (60 email addresses) CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Outdoor Lighting Perspectives - Agreement BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At the last EDA meeting, the Board reviewed quotes for holiday decorations and discussed entering into a 2-year contract with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives to decorate the tree in front of City Hall. Please see the attached agreement for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: EDA - $4,300 total cost over 2-year agreement ($2,150 each year). REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve Resolution 24-002, authorizing staff to enter into a two-year agreement with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives to provide lighting installation, , storage and warranty on lighting for the large tree in front of City Hall. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ X Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Agreement Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPOMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION EDA # 24-002 AGREEMENT FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS WHEREAS, the Centerville Economic Development Authority (EDA) has adopted placemaking as a goal in their 2024 strategic plan, and WHEREAS, EDA placemaking goals include beautification programs along Main Street and Centerville Road, and WHEREAS, holiday decorations are included in the EDA beautification program, and WHEREAS, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives has prepared a two-year agreement for services that include the rental of holiday lights, installation, takedown, storage and warranty on lighting for the large tree in front of City Hall. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND KNOWN TO ALL that the Centerville Economic Development Authority will enter into a two-year agreement with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives for holiday lights in the amount of $2,150 each year. PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Economic Development Authority of the City of th Centerville this 16 day of September 2024. Mark Remillard, President Attest: Athanasia Lewis, Executive Director CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Holiday Lights for City Hall & Decorations BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At the last EDA meeting the Board discussed installation of outdoor multi-color led lights at City Hall. Staff has included a quote in the packet for the Board's consideration. The quote is based on the front and sides of the building, excluding the attached Fire Department, because the aforementioned lights will not work onflat roof. The installation area measures about 150 feet and staff recommends purchasing 200 lights so they could be used to replace broken lights o in other places if needed. The white lights that were installed on the building last year could be installed Fire Department. Since we already have white lights, we would not need to purchase them. With subscription for planters the winter, staff is requesting th EDA consider a larger planter downtown. The City has a large planter we would just need flowers. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: Between $550-$ REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to authorize staff to purchase multi-color led holiday lights and flowers for the winter months. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Quote Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.3 TITLE OF ISSUE: Board Resignation - Tony Smith BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Tony Smith has submitted his letter of resignation. Tony is unable to continue his service on the EDA due to scheduling conflicts at work. Tony's letter of resignation is included in the packet for the oard's . COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to accept the resignation of Tony Smith and recommend to City Council that they declare a Board vacancy. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Letter of Resignation Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular From:Tony Smith To:Athanasia Lewis Subject:Resignation Notice Date:Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:49:51 PM Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. HiAthanasia, I hope you enjoyed your summer, I can't believe it is already September. Unfortunately my new schedule is going to make it very difficult to attend the EDA meetings moving forward and at this point it seems best for me to step down to hopefully allow someone with more time to step into that seat. I appreciate all your help and everything you do for the City. Please let the EDA members know that I said, Thank you for their service and for putting up with me! Please let me know if you need anything else from me. Best of luck with everything! Tony Smith CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.4 TITLE OF ISSUE: Small Business Saturday BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Small Business Saturday is a one-day event that takes place every November on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The event was created in 2010 by American Express as a way to encourage support for small businesses during the Great Recession. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 30th. Staff is requesting direction from the Board on how they would like to support local businesses. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 16, 2024 Administration/EDA IX.5 TITLE OF ISSUE: Placemaking - Cornerstone Park BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At the last city council meeting, the council approved a recommendation from the Parks & Recreation committee to purchase and place a Fiore (7-pot Grande) tree at the center of Cornerstone Park. This unique piece of art will be a focal point as you enter the community from the west and it will further the City's placemaking goals, as outlined in the Council's Strategic Plan. The Fiore tree is custom made, so there are a lot of options with design features. This artwork will be primarily funded by the Park Dedication Fund, however there may be some added expenses, depending on customization. Staff is requesting that the EDA consider contributing funds toward this placemaking feature. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: TBD REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Supporting information Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular