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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WORK SESSION &MEETING MEETINGS
March 19, 2025
5:00 p.m./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 19, 2025.
WORK SESSION
APPROVED
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
1. Lloyd Drilling
III. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING
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 Anita Rios
ABSENT: Councilmember Darrin Mosher
VACANCY: One
STAFF: Interim City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
City of Centerville
EDA Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2024
There was one change to the agenda, and that was to add a façade enhancement grant application
under New Business.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by President Remillard to approve the revised
agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Rios to approve the
January 15, 2025, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Bills
a. Check List
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the bills as revised.
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the check list as presented. Discussion ensued about a couple
of expenditures (lighting and marketing).
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Rios to approve the
checks as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Communications
a. None
VI. PRESENTATION
1. 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 Rios 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.
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City of Centerville
EDA Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2024
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. Recommendation to the City Council on Appointment to EDA
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet.
Motion by Commissioner Rios and seconded by President Remillard to Recommend the
Appointment of Lloyd Drilling to the EDA. All in favor. Motion carried.
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2. Revolving Loan and Grant Application – 7075 21 Ave.
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item, noting that the application for the façade
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enhancement grant is for the business (former Noble Metal building) located at 7075 21 Street.
The application is for exterior cleaning and painting. Discussion ensued about partial or full
painting.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by President Remillard to approve the
Revolving Loan and Grant Application for FGS Property LLC in the amount of $8,782.50
All in favor. Motion carried.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by President Remillard to adjourn the March
19, 2024, Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:05 p.m. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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