HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.09.11 MINUTES CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
September 11, 2001
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 11th
day of September, 2001.
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Wolcott called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM.
ROLL CALL
• Members Present: Glen Kleven, Dick Pederson, Gerard Weingartner, Jim Wolcott,
Sandy Shiely, and Fred Luden.
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
Scott Johnson, Management Analyst
Mike Wennen, Cogentrix Energy.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim Wolcott moved to approve the August 14, 2001 Economic Development
Authority minutes. Gerard Weingartner seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Project Updates
American Agco — They are still going forward with their plans to build in the Industrial
Park. They plan to close on the property either Thursday or Friday of this week.
Twin City Poultry—There is a chance they will construct a new building next to the Agco
site in the Industrial Park. They are still reviewing other options.
• Hotel — Closing has been slowed by storm water issues on the building site. They need
to work with the school district for a land easement.
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Re-development
Church closing — The closing on the church land is scheduled to occur by the end of
September. Demolition of the church is tentatively scheduled for November with
construction to follow by January 2002.
Grove Plaza —The City and EBL&S are still finalizing the development agreement. Any
significant changes will be brought back for Council consideration.
80th Street— Property estimates have been received for the residential properties for this
project. Work progresses on the appraisals for the commercial properties.
2002 Budget Update
The levy increase is budgeted for $9,400 for the EDA. Municipal expenditure increases
have been under 4% in the past few budgets. However, to keep up with the cost of
inflation and some significant increases in insurance, fuel, utilities, and debt, this year's
budget increase will be around 4.25 %.
• Architectural Review
Members expressed concern over the guidelines. Some members thought an
ordinance would be more appropriate than guidelines. There was some concern about
the enforcement may not be consistent. Other members thought the use of an
ordinance in this situation would not work because new developments may need flexible
guidelines.
The EDA does want to encourage uniformity in the streetscapes and beautification
process. The City needs to be consistent by developing and carrying out a theme for
the city. The architectural design should be put in a central place for everyone to see.
The EDA does not want to have plastic or inexpensive awnings used for new
developments because they fade after a few years of use. The EDA wants flexibility
and consistency in awning use.
EDA Welcome Signs
New business welcome signs with "Cottage Grove Welcomes"will be ordered.
2001 EDA Golf Outing
The EDA is thinking about increasing next year's hole sponsorships and fees. The prize
drawing needs to be done live at next year's event. The EDA wants hole sponsors
information to be included in the information bags. Finally, there could be marketing
• done by sponsors at some of the tee boxes.
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ADJOURN
EDA President Jim Wolcott adjourned the meeting at 9:05 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
..1,Sade
Scott Johnson
Management Analyst
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