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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-15 EDA Minutes - ApprovedCITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MEETINGS July 15, 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 July 15, 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 Kale Haluptzok Councilmember Anita Rios ABSENT: Lloyd Drilling 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 Rios to approve the agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 18, 2026, EDA Minutes 2. May 20, 2026, EDA Minutes Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by Commissioner Rios to approve March 18, 2026, and May 20, 2026, meeting minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. II. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills Approved City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 2 Check List Executive Director Lewis introduced the item as presented in the packet. A discussion ensued on total cost for the flowerpots and how they will change seasonally. Executive Director Lewis confirmed future costs will decrease in response to Commissioner Rios inquiring. Motion by President Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Haluptzok to approve the check list as presented in the packet. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. PRESENTATION 1. Economic Development, Jenni Faulkner from Bolten & Menk Jenni Falukner with Bolten & Menk gave a presentation to the EDA on the role of local government in economic development, tools and resources available, and components of a successful economic development program. Presentation highlights included information about retention and expansion efforts, infrastructure development, business recruitment, and community engagement. Jenni also spoke about the use of fiscal incentives, such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Abatement, Special sales tax, franchise fees, EDA/HRA levy, permit and fee waivers, discounted land prices, and grants. Discussion ensued about EDA strategic plans and business subsidy policies. The EDA will continue discussion on this topic at future meetings. VII. REPORTS 1. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) b. Centennial Area Chamber of Commerce c. Hugo Area Business Association No Report 2. Year to Date Financials Executive Director Lewis reviewed this report as presented in the packet. Motion by President Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve the financial report as presented in the packet. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Ongoing Programs Report No Report 4. Administrator’s Report Executive Director Lewis reviewed the Administrator’s Report as presented in the packet. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. None X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Swenson, seconded by President Remillard to adjourn the July 15, 2026, Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:07 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.