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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 EDA Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MEETINGS September 16, 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 September 16, 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 Councilmember Darrin 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 were no changes to the agenda. Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Taylor 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 Mosher to approve the September 16, 2024, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024 1. Bills a. Check List Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as presented in the packet. Motion by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve the bills as presented. 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 reviewed the financial report as presented in the packet. 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. Discussion ensued about the Center Stage program and ways to increase participation; suggestions include marketing via email blasts, Admin Reports, and social media. 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. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives - Agreement Executive Director Lewis introduced the item as presented, noting that a revision to the agreement, clarifying per year pricing has been added. Discussion ensued about the lights and service. The agreement indicates that the lights are white, but they should be multi-colored. Executive Director Lewis noted that she would ensure this change is made prior to signing the agreement. The lighting is only for the tree in front of City Hall. The Board also discussed having the lights installed on st the tree after October 31, with the option to have them uninstalled at the beginning of February or later. 2 City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024 Motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the agreement with Outdoor Lighting with the noted revision of updating the agreement to reflect the use of multi-color lights. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Holiday Lights for City Hall & Decorations Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about lights for the building and the EDA requested that staff work with Commissioner Taylor on lights that would work on both the city hall and fire department. The EDA approved a budget of $1,250 for the lights, with staff handling the installation. Discussion ensued about having the lights installed before Halloween. Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve $1,250 for the purchase of holiday lights with advice from Commissioner Taylor. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Board Resignation – Tony Smith Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Executive Director Lewis thanked Commissioner Smith for his contribution to the EDA and the Board wished Tony all the best. Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to accept EDA Member Tony Smith’s resignation. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Small Business Saturday Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about how the Board would like to support local businesses. The EDA asked staff to work with Michelle Koch, President of the Centennial Area Chamber to explore ideas. The Board also asked staff to send an email to businesses to gauge their interest in event participation via in person or online. The EDA also talked about preparing a guide for residents to increase awareness about business offerings/services. 5. Placemaking – Cornerstone Park Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented. Discussion ensued about being open to providing financial support to enhance features with a smaller tree or customization features that exceed the approved budget from the Park Dedication Fund. The Board recommended that the EDA and City Council have an opportunity to see what the tree looks like. No financial commitment was made at this time and further discussion will resume at a future meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to adjourn the September 16, 2024, Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 3