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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
January 13, 1998
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 January, 1998.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
110 Members Present: Bill Buth, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Gerard Weingartner,
Members Absent: Donna Boehm, Jack Denzer, Jim Wolcott
Others Present: Kirstin Bareness, Economic Development Director
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Neil Belscamper, Economic Development Secretary
Jerry Faletti, Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Rev. Dr. Obid O. Hofland Jr., CityVision Task Force
Eileen Webber, CityVision Task Force
David Wrolstad, CityVision Task Force
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Buth moved to approve the December 9, 1997 EDA Minutes. Kleven seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
CITYVISON 21
Rev. Dr. Obid O. Hofland Jr., Eileen Webber, and David Wrolstad outlined several of the
CityVision 21 Task Force's goals and recommendations, and requested comments from
EDA members. Their emphases were on a higher education complex, transportation
issues, Cottage Grove's unique frontage on the Mississippi River, development of a
community center, land use and housing issues, as well as school issues.
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1998 WORK PLAN
Kleven commented on the production of an informational video for the City; his feeling
was that its value would be limited, and the cost of production high. Buth felt that an
informational video would have its merits, in that it would offer particulars about the
community that many people would otherwise not have exposure to. Weingartner
concurred. Kleven raised concerns over whether housing issues should be objectives of
the Task Force.
Luden moved to approve the 1998 Work Plan. Weingartner seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ANNUAL REPORT
Barsness outlined the 1997 Annual Report, noting that the goals from the strategic plan
were the basis of the report. She asked members to review it and to offer comments or
suggestions at the next meeting.
BUSINESS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
• Luden described the itinerary and speakers for the annual Business Appreciation
Breakfast, and emphasized its tie-in with the Great Grove Get-Together and 3M's 50th
Anniversary. Barsness stated that an invitation will be extended to the Governor's Office.
Buth suggested special recognition of some sort for 3M's anniversary, and their continued
support of the community.
TECHNICAL REVIEW
Barsness unveiled plans for the new Applebee's restaurant, which is scheduled to open
in June. She noted that an article would appear in the next issue of the South Washington
County Bulletin.
LEGISLATION FOR TIF/GREEN ACRES
Barsness explained some of the issues associated with the Green Acres property,
including back taxes. She said Representative Marko will carry the legislation, and City
Attorney Bob Long will be in contact with Senator Price.
ADJOURN
Weingartner moved to adjourn. Luden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Belsca er
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