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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
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March 14, 2017
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 14
day of March, 2017.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by EDA President Bailey.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Myron Bailey, EDA President
James Celkis, EDA Member
Steve Dennis, EDA Vice President
Eric Thiewes, EDA Member
Members Absent:
Trent Cole, EDA Member
Ramona Westerberg, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1EDA Vice President Dennis motioned to approve the March 14, 2017 EDA Meeting Minutes.
EDA Member Thiewes seconded. Motion passed unanimously (4-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.
EDA Member Thiewes asked if there was any updates that could be given on the Home Depot site.
Economic Director Costello responded that the owner was still working on finalizing his tenants and their
unfortunately was nothing to announce until a building permit was submitted.
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4.2 Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Update
Economic Development Director Costello gave an overview of the Business Retention and Expansion
Program to date.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
OTHER BUSINESS
6.1 Calendar
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EDA President Bailey reminded everyone that tomorrow, Wednesday March 15, he would be doing his
first ever State of the City to the public.
6.2 EDA Comments
EDA President Bailey mentioned that soon to be EDA Member and Cottage Grove Business Owner Chris
Carey was in attendance.
6.3 Response to Previous EDA Comments
None
WORKSHOP
7.1 Business Subsidy Policy
EDA moved to the St. Croix Conference Room in Cottage Grove City Hall to have a conversation on the
Business Subsidy Policy that was led by Ehlers Finance Municipal Advisors. The workshop was an
introduction discussion to lay the framework for developing a policy to create, attract, retain and expand
new business in Cottage Grove. The discussion will continue at the next EDA meeting.
AJOURN
EDA Member Thiewes made a motion to adjourn. EDA Member Celkis seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 8:25 a.m. (4-to-0 vote).
Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Wolf
Economic Development Assistant