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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 EDA Minutes - Approved CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE E CONOMIC D EVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MINUTES October 14, 2014 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority was held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 on the 14th day of October, 2014. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by EDA President Bailey. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Myron Bailey, EDA President Laurie Levine, EDA Member Paul Poncin, EDA Member Dave Thiede, EDA Vice President Ramona Westerberg, EDA Member Steve Schmid, EDA Member Craig Patterson, EDA Member Staff Present: Ryan Schroeder, EDA Executive Director Danette Parr, Economic Development Director Robin Roland, Finance Director Alicia McMonigal, Economic Development Assistant Others Present: Emily Buss, South Washington County Bulletin Steve Dennis, City Council Candidate III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES EDA Member Craig Patterson motioned to approve the September 9, 2014 EDA Meeting Minutes, and EDA Member Levine seconded, all present were in favor. IV. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Development Update / BR&E Update EDA Executive Director Schroeder reviewed the development update materials that were included in the EDA packet. Members discussed the change to the formant of the BR&E Update memo. Director Parr discussed initiating contact with written materials to those nearest to our community regarding Cottage Grove for their business needs. B. Website Update EDA Assistant McMonigal reviewed the website materials that were included in the EDA Economic Development Authority - Minutes October 14, 2014 Page 2 packet and gave a brief overview of the site and discussed the increased functionality and capabilities within the updated site. EDA Members requested modifications to the site including mapping changes, increased functionality of company logos and adding links for business zoning district information. C. Consideration of Land Conveyance-Timber Ridge Parcel EDA Director Parr discussed the history and intent of the Timber Ridge Parcel. EDA Member Patterson motioned to approve the conveyance of the Timber Ridge Parcel from the EDA to the City of Cottage Grove and EDA Member Poncin seconded the motion, all present were in favor. D. 2015 Washington County Legislative Agenda EDA Member Thiede motioned to approve a draft letter supporting the Washington County Legislative agenda as long as Cottage Grove would be included in receiving benefits. The motion was seconded by EDA Member Westerberg, all present were in favor. V. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ITMES Finance Director Roland went on record for the approval of the TIF District and a public meeting that was originally planned to take place on November 5, 2014. The TIF in question will be delayed until 2015. EDA Member Thiede discussed working towards a theme for pharmaceuticals to move into our business park. He also discussed potential changes in the Growth Partner’s website and suggested putting a spec building on the website. EDA Member Thiede brainstormed ideas for supporting a locally owned upscale restaurant. EDA President Bailey requested a BEC update prior to the end of the year. VI. CALENDAR The EDA members were given the upcoming meeting and events calendar that was included in the EDA Packet. VII. AJOURN EDA Member Thiede moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by EDA Member Westerberg, all present were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Alicia McMonigal Economic Development Assistant