HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.06.13 MINUTES CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
June 13, 2000
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 June 2000. .
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Mayor Denzer.
2. ROLL CALL
• Members Present: Jack Denzer, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Dick Pederson, Gerard
Weingertner, and Jim Wolcott.
Members Absent: Shannon Green.
Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
Dan King, Management Analyst
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Wolcott moved to approve the May 9, 2000 Minutes, Pederson seconded. Motion
carried.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Project Updates
1. CCE —Project under construction.
2. Hotel/Restaurant/Office — The School Board received the study and
approved it at the May 11 meeting. Developer anticipates submitting an
application to Planning Dept. in June.
3. APi — Company is reviewing 3 site options, CG the only new development
site. Ryan discussed various funding options with President.
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4. Schroeder and Wolfe met with Phil Kluesner of Dukes-Weeks Realty and
discussed development opportunities in CG. Mr. Kluesner requested the
meeting to become more familiar with the area.
5. Wolfe summarized the remaining leads in the EDA contact database.
B. EDA By-laws
Wolfe reviewed staff recommendations to the EDA By-Laws, including adding
language to allow for the waiving of 5-day notice, establishing an Executive
Director, and coordinating the submission of budget information with the rest of
municipal department budgets. Denzer suggested amending Board of
Commissioners to read seven members. Wolcott suggested stating two City
Council members and not "at least" two members. Luden suggested striking
term limits. Kleven asked for description of job duties of all positions. Luden
inquired into the process for amending the by-laws, and if City Council approval
is needed. These issues will be brought to the city attorney and will return for
• further review.
C. EDA Trust Fund
Wolfe discussed the Economic Development Trust Fund. Wolfe suggested the
EDA consider uses for the fund, and stated the City Council will be discussing
the fund at the next meeting.
D. MISCELLANEOUS ED UPDATES
The 1999 Annual Report draft was presented for review. Schroeder discussed
the northwest Industrial Park plans and the Regional Stormwater plan. Wolfe
discussed the meeting Schroeder and Wolfe had with area banking
representatives. Wolfe encouraged active participation in the CG Area
Chamber. Follow-up meeting is set for June 14. Other discussion focused on
plans for an aerial photo of the Industrial Park, the most recent Metro East
Development Partnership Update. Wolfe discussed the $150,000 Livable
Communities Grant related to a potential commuter rail station in Langdon or
other areas, including 80th Street/Highway 61. Wolfe mentioned plans for a
second postcard mailing to the EDA mailing list, as well as the changes to the
City Business ads that were recommended at the last meeting.
E. GOLF OUTING & SURVEY
• Wolfe reviewed the progress on the 2000 EDA Golf Outing, including the
registration materials and marketing survey that was sent out with invitations.
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F. GREY CLOUD ISLAND UPDATE
The letter from Mayor Denzer to Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale was
discussed. The letter requested information and assistance studying "Smart
Growth" development opportunities on the island. The letter also indicates
interest in a regional park on a portion of the island. Wolfe also stated the City
has applied for a Met. Council grant for studying "smart growth" options on the
island. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist applied for the grant.
G. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wolfe reviewed the upcoming events with the board, including a bankers
luncheon, City Council meeting, Chamber and Metro East Partnership Golf
tournaments.
H. MARKETING PLAN
Wolfe reviewed the City's marketing plan and asked for input from board
members.
• ADJOURN
Wolcott motioned to adjourn. Kleven seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan King
Economic Development Secretary
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