HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-18 EDA Minutes - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING MEETINGS
February 18, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic
Development Authority meeting on February 18, 2026.
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
Lloyd Drilling
ABSENT: Linda Broussard
STAFF: City Administrator/EDA Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Call for Changes to the Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Drilling to approve the
agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 19, 2026, EDA Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Rios, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the
November 19, 2026, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Bills
a. Check List
Approved
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Executive Director Lewis introduced the item as presented in the packet.
Motion by Commissioner Drilling and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the
check list as presented in the packet. 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 noted that there was no report.
2. Year to Date Financials
Executive Director Lewis reviewed this report as presented in the packet.
Motion by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Rios to approve the
financial report as presented in the packet. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Ongoing Programs
Executive Director Lewis noted that there was no report.
4. Administrator’s Report
Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Holiday Decorations
Executive Director Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about
inexpensive decorations, such as wrapping the light poles downtown.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Shop Local Campaign
Executive Director introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about
gauging interest from our businesses about having an event before the summer and/or on Small
Business Saturday. Executive Director Lewis will send an email out to our local businesses.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Rios, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to adjourn the
February 18, 2026, Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:30 p.m. All in favor.
Motion carried.