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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-11 Approved Minutes CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE E CONOMIC D EVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MINUTES August 11, 2015 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 11th day of August, 2015. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by EDA President Bailey. ROLL CALL Members Present: Myron Bailey, EDA President James Celkis, EDA Member Trent Cole, EDA Member Steve Dennis, EDA Vice President Member Tony Jurgens, EDA Member Ramona Westerberg, EDA Treasurer Members Absent: Jeff Carter, EDA Member (Excused) Staff Present: Craig Woolery, Interim EDA Executive Director Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer Robin Roland, Finance Director Alicia McMonigal, Economic Development Assistant Others Present: Emily Buss, South Washington County Bulletin APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 EDA Member Cole motioned to approve the May 28, 2015 EDA Meeting Minutes, and EDA VP Dennis seconded, all present were in favor. 3.2 EDA VP Dennis motioned to approve the June17, 2015 EDA Minutes, and EDA Member Jurgens seconded, all present were in favor. 3.3 EDA Treasurer Westerberg motioned to approve the June 17, 2015 Special Joint Meeting with Cottage Grove City Council Minutes, and EDA Celkis seconded, all present were in favor. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.1 Business Development Update Economic Development Authority - Minutes August 11, 2015 Page 2 Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt discussed the development updates that were included in the packet. PUBLIC HEARING Finance Director Roland discussed the Minnesota Investment Fund Application for American Logistics that was included in the packet. 5.1 EDA President Bailey opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke in favor or against the application. EDA President Bailey closed the Public Hearing. EDA Treasurer Westerberg made a motion to approve the resolution regarding the MIF application on behalf of American Logistics, EDA Member Celkis seconded, all present were in favor. 6.1 Business Park Appreciation Discussion Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt stated there is continued growth momentum in the Business Park. Staff recently received a letter of intent for nine acres with an additional five acres with first right of refusal. Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt suggested the EDA expresses appreciation to those that are investing in our community. Historically, the EDA as shown appreciation through the EDA Golf Tournament. She suggested a boat cruise boarding locally to view the Cottage Grove shoreline as to showcase our community, view the fall colors on a suggested October lunch cruise, and express our appreciation to those that support business is Cottage Grove. There is an anticipated 100 participants for approximately $5,000-$6,000. Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt asked for direction from the EDA so Staff could move forward with the preparation and planning of the event. EDA Member Jurgens asked if the cruise would be held on a weekend. Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt suggested a luncheon on a weekday as the attendees would conveniently be in the City from 11-1 on a week day for a luncheon. She further suggested the possibility of introducing the new City Administrator. EDA President Bailey inquired about the invite list. Community Development Director/City Engineer Levitt stated it hadn’t been finalized but potentially businesses in the Business Park, top employers in the City, and new businesses in our community. She also stated there will be more details in the September EDA Meeting. EDA President Bailey said he would like the EDA to review the list so no one is overlooked. 6.2 Calendar EDA Members discussed the various upcoming events listed on the calendar. VI. AJOURN EDA VP Dennis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by EDA Member Westerberg, all present were in favor. The meeting adjourned approximately 7:50 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Alicia McMonigal Economic Development Assistant