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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
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December 12, 2016
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority was
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held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 on the 12
day of December, 2016.
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
Trent Cole, EDA Member
Steve Dennis, EDA Vice President
Tony Jurgens, EDA Treasurer
Eric Thiewes, EDA Member
Ramona Westerberg, EDA Member
Members Absent:
James Celkis, EDA Member
Staff Present:
Charlene Stevens, EDA Executive Director
Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer
Christine Costello, Economic Development Director
Robin Roland, Finance Director
Matt Wolf, Economic Development Assistant
Others Present:
John Mehrkens, Presbyterian Homes Vice President
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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3.1EDA Member Jurgens motioned to approve the October 11, 2016 EDA Meeting Minutes.
EDA Member Cole seconded. Motion passed unanimously (6-to-0 vote).
BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1 Business Inquiry/Community Development Update
Economic Development Director Costello gave an update on the projects that are in development around
the City of Cottage Grove.
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4.2 Norris Square Development Project
Economic Development Director Costello gave an overview of the project.
EDA Member Jurgens and EDA President Bailey thanked Presbyterian Homes for their investment in the
community of Cottage Grove.
EDA Member Cole asked Presbyterian Homes Vice President Mehrkens how many new jobs their
expansion would add. Vice President Mehrkens said that the care center would add 30 to 40 full time
equivalent positions but many of those would be part time so would be up to 70 staff members.
EDA Vice President Dennis made a motion to recommend approval of the fourth amended and
restated contract for private development and awarding and the sale of, and issuance of the
$2,400,000 Note. EDA Member Jurgens seconded. Motion passed unanimously (6-to-0 vote).
PUBLIC HEARING
None
OTHER BUSINESS
6.1 Calendar
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EDA President Bailey mentioned that on December 21 there was appreciation gathering for
Councilmember Olson and Councilmember Peterson at River Oaks. EDA President Bailey also brought
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to the attention of the EDA that on January 3 at 8 PM the City of Cottage Grove would be doing a
Facebook Live Community Engagement Event.
6.2 EDA Comments
EDA Member Jurgens was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the EDA for his 9 years of service
on the Economic Development Authority.
6.3 Response to Previous EDA Comments
None
AJOURN
EDA Member Jurgens made a motion to adjourn. EDA Member Cole seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 7:54 a.m. (6-to-0 vote).
Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Wolf
Economic Development Assistant