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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING MEETINGS
March 20, 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 March 20, 2024.
MEETING
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
Commissioner Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Tony Smith
ABSENT: Commissioner Raye Taylor
STAFF: Assistant City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis
ABSENT: None
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
There were no revisions to the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the
agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the
February 20, 2024, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
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V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Bills
a. Check List
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as presented in the packet.
Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the
bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Communications
a. NY Liquor Corporation, formerly JPs Liquor
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the information as presented in the packet.
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 reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Smith 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. Main Street Enhancements
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about
box planters and/or wraps for light poles and sidewalk art as things the EDA may pursue as part
of their placemaking efforts. Staff will bring back a quote on planters.
2. Swag for Upcoming Events
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about
the items and the EDA would like to order 300 grocery totes (in two colors), 120 or more (if a
good deal) campfire mugs in multiple colors, 100 beanies in multiple colors (coordinating colors
with the campfire mugs), 144 golf balls for upcoming events.
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Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to authorize
staff to purchase swag (as noted above) for upcoming events. All in favor. Motion carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. June 19, 2024, EDA Meeting
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued
about a new date for the June EDA meeting and the board selected June 18 at 5:30p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by President Smith to move the June EDA
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meeting to 18. All in favor. Motion carried.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by President Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Smith to adjourn the March
20, 2024, Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:40 p.m. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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