HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-13 EDA MinutesCITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
December 13, 2005
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development
Authority was held at City Hall, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 13th
day of December 2005.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by EDA President Shiely.
RnLL CALL
Members Present: Sandy Shiely, EDA President
Myron Bailey, EDA Vice President
Gerry Weingartner, EDA Secretary /Treasurer
Glen Kleven, EDA Member
Mike Wennen, EDA Member
Members Absent: Al Boche, EDA Member
Jim Wolcott, EDA Member
Others Present: Howard Blin, Community Development Director
Joe Fischbach, Management Analyst
Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director
Tom Kaiser, Bulletin Newspaper
Jessica Sandin, Management Analyst
Ryan Schroeder, EDA Executive Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EDA Vice President Bailey moved to approve the November 8, 2005 Economic
Development Authority Minutes. EDA Member Kleven seconded the motion, All Present
in Favor.
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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Ryan Schroeder updated the EDA on the Comprehensive Plan submittal for the East Ravine
district scheduled for Metropolitan Council consideration in early January, stating there are no
issues of significant concern. Therefore, it is expected to be at the Council table in January or
February asking to put the plan in place. Ryan Schroeder told the EDA that the Planning
Commission reviewed the site plan for the Washington County South Service Center so Council
will consider the site plan in January.
In commercial projects, the Jimmy Johns sub sandwich restaurant opened and there is approval
for the 4000 square foot AnyTime Fitness workout facility in the Shoppes at Gateway North. In
addition, the first few businesses are expecting to announce openings at the Point West
Business Center around the first of the year.
Ryan Schroeder updated the EDA stating the Cottage View property is under option.
Furthermore, at the December 7 meeting the City Council approved the site plan for the
proposed Graphic Resources plant at the intersection of 97 / 100 Streets.
Schroeder informed the EDA Cottage Square negotiations are active between Snyders Drug
Stores and PHM on relocation of the Snyder's on the redevelopment parcel. The City is
expecting to schedule a meeting between Demories, PHM and the City over the next few
weeks.
EDA President Shiely moved to table eminent domain action on Cottage Square to the January
10 2005 EDA meeting. EDA Secretary /Treasurer Weingartner seconded the motion, All Present
in Favor.
DAYTIME POPULATION COMPARISONS
Ryan Schroeder highlighted a recent Star Tribune article on daytime populations in suburbs.
The article provided information on one factor in the choices made by retailers in identifying
future location options. Discussion ensued regarding the ability to attract certain retail uses with
the mass exodus from suburbs.
TIF ACTION
Ron Hedberg requested action to remove one parcel from existing TIF district 1 -10. When the
district was created it appears that parcel number 12.027.21.24.0001 was included in the TIF
plan by mistake. EDA Member Weingartner moved to adopt the resolution recommending to
the City Council the decertification of parcel No. 12.027.21.24.0001 from Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1 -10 of the City of Cottage Grove. EDA Member Bailey seconded the
motion, All Present in Favor.
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EDA OPERATIONAL ITEMS
Ryan Schroeder updated the EDA on the upcoming term expiration of EDA member Kleven and
the six year term limit for service on Commissions. He also informed the EDA members the
2006 budget eliminates Board stipends.
Mayor Sandy Shiely announced that she will not be continuing on the EDA in 2006 and has
asked Council member Pat Rice to take that position.
Discussion ensued regarding the bylaws and two questions resulted: do the bylaws regulate
the number of missed meetings and do the bylaws regulate if the Mayor or any members of
council are appointed to the EDA?
EDA President Shiely requested staff clarify questions raised by the Commission and requested
this item be placed on the January agenda for further discussion. EDA officer elections will be
scheduled for January as well.
BUSINESS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
Jessica Sandin informed the EDA the date of Monday, January 23 at 7:30 has been reserved
for the Annual Business Recognition Breakfast. EDA members provided input on the guest
speaker. The EDA decided an honorarium or stipend is appropriate to attract a professional
speaker for the event. EDA members agreed $500 is an appropriate amount for a speaker and
would consider a higher amount only with EDA approval. Invitations for the breakfast will go out
in December to businesses in Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park.
CALENDAR
The EDA members were reminded of upcoming meetings and events.
MISCELANEOUS BUSINESS ITEMS None
ADJOURN
EDA Member Wennen moved to adjourn the meeting. EDA Member Bailey seconded the
motion, All Present in Favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessica Sandin
Management Analyst
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