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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-28 MINUTES AGENDA JOINT WORKSHOP: COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001 7:00 P.M. 1. EDA RESOLUTION: Requesting City Council to call for a Public Hearing on the Modification of Development District No. 1, and Proposed Modification to Tax Increment Districts 1-1 and 1-3. 2. REVIEW OF COUNCIL GOALS AND EDA STRATEGIC PLAN. 3. EDA BYLAWS AND ENABLING RESOLUTION. . •-� SPEC/AL MEETING COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL March 28, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a special meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80'h Street South. Mayor Shiely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor/EDA Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Cheryl Kohls Council Member/EDA President Jim Wolcott Council Member Rod Hale EDA Member Glen Kleven EDA Member Fred Luden EDA Member Dick Pederson Absent: EDA Member Gerard Weingartner Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Mayor Shiely presided over the meeting. ADOPTION OF AGENDA By consensus, workshop item #4 was added to the agenda: Role of Council Members and the EDA. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. EDA Resolution: Request City Council to call for a Public Hearing on the Modification of Development District No. 1, and Proposed Modification to Tax Increment Districts 1-1 and 1-3. MOTION BY KLEVEN, SECONDED BY PEDERSON, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 2. Review of Council Goals and EDA Strategic Plan There was a review of the 2001 Council goals and the 2000 - 2005 EDA Strategic Plan. There was consensus that the goals and plan were consistent and should remain in place without changes. 3. �laws �nd Enabling Resolution There was no�enough time to discuss this item. If needed, this topic would be placed on a future agenda for di�cussion. It was noted that the EDA recently approved changes to the bylaws, and that they would be presented for City Council approval in the future. � � Special Meefing—March 28, 2001 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 4. Role of Council Members and the EDA There was discussion about the role that EDA Members and Council Members should play in the economic development process. tt was agreed that the EDA should not represent political positions to outside bodies without the knowledge and support of the Council. It was suggested that perhaps Council Members should rotate into positions on the EDA. This would provide background and insight into the EDA, and help improve communication. All agreed that the two groups should meet more often in order to communicate better. It was suggested that staff make an effort to keep Council and the EDA as informed as possible about the progress of various projects. 5. Other Business The Council and EDA members were advised of the availability of a parcel of land for purchase. The parcel is in the Langdon area, behind the Majestic Ballroom Building and is currently owned by WAG Farms. By consensus, those present directed staff to pursue purchase of the land. One possible use cited was a park-and-ride facility. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Wolfe Assistant City Administrator