HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.12.12 MINUTES • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
December 12, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meetingof the Economic Development Authority
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was held at City Hall, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 12th day of
December 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, Shannon Green, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Gerard
Weingartner, Jim Wolcott, Dick Pederson.
Members Absent: None.
Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Dan King, Management Analyst.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kleven moved to approve the October 10, 2000 Economic Development Authority Minutes.
Wolcott seconded. Motion Carried unanimously.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4A. Project Updates
Schroeder summarized the recent inquiries in the industrial park, including Tower
Automotive, Tushie-Montgomery, Tradehome Shoe Stores, Inc. and Advance Corporation.
4B. Business Appreciation Breakfast
Staff reviewed the tentative agenda for the Business Appreciation Breakfast to be held at
7:30 a.m. Monday, January 29 at the 3M Cottage Grove Center, Building 116. Pederson inquired
as to the invitation list, and suggested including development related organizations to get
• information on growth in the area. There was some discussion on possible speakers, including a
legislative update from a state representative, a member of the state Chamber of Commerce, or a
speaker from Xcel Energy regarding utility costs. Luden agreed to see if he could arrange for an
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Xcel representative to speak. It was apparent there is no need for representatives from state or
county transportation offices this year.
4C. Vacancies
Shannon Green thanked the Authority Members and staff for the experience, and agreed to
see if there is another representative from Renewal by Andersen who would like to apply for the
Authority.
4D. 2001 Marketing and Advertising
Staff presented a draft schedule and editorial calendars of the two primary publications —
City Business and the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.
4E. 2001 Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Staff presented the most recent calendar of events for the local Chamber of Commerce.
4F. River Oaks Update
Schroeder summarized the status of the River Oaks Golf Course, of which the Economic •
Development Authority is the official operator. With the addition of the clubhouse facility, the
operation has met all operating projections.
4G. Land Use Master Plan
Staff provided a verbal update of the land use plan for the area east of Highway 19.
Neighborhood meetings are planned to discuss sewer/water interceptor routes, stormwater
drainage issues, and various concept plans for land use.
4H. Community Center Property Purchase
Schroeder discussed the possibility of purchasing land for a community center. Kleven
motioned to appraise the site/facility and consider negotiations to purchase. Pederson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Green motioned to adjourn. Luden Seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
an Kin
gement Analyst •