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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-10 PACKET 03.01. CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE E CONOMIC D EVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MINUTES June 13, 2017 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority was th held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 on the 13 day of June, 2017. 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 Chris Carey, EDA Member James Celkis, EDA Member Trent Cole, EDA Member Steve Dennis, EDA Vice President Eric Thiewes, EDA Member Ramona Westerberg, EDA Member Members Absent: None 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: James Lehnhoff, Ehlers Inc. Municipal Advisor APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1EDA Vice President Dennis motioned to approve the May 9, 2017 EDA Meeting Minutes. EDA Member Westerberg seconded. Motion passed unanimously (7-to-0 vote). BUSINESS ITEMS 4.1 Business Inquiry/Community Development Update Economic Development Authority – Minutes th June 13, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Economic Development Director Costello gave an update on the projects that are in development around the City of Cottage Grove. EDA President Bailey gave an update on the International Council of Shopping Centers Convention in Las Vegas that was attended. 4.2 Draft of Business Subsidy Policy Municipal Advisor James Lehnhoff gave an overview of the Cottage Grove Business Subsidy Policy that was developed by Ehlers Inc. with input from the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority. EDA Vice President Dennis inquired if Municipal Advisor Lehnhoff had any background on using a local lodging tax to incentivize hotel development in other communities. Municipal Advisor Lehnhoff did not have the information but will work with City staff to get that information for the next EDA meeting. EDA President asked if the City were to do a lodging tax if they would have to go through the State of Minnesota. Finance Director Roland replied that is her belief but that City staff will verify for next meeting. EDA President questioned if some of the language in the policy applied to specific buildings or if it dealt with large areas of development such as the Majestic Ballroom versus the Langdon Area. Municipal Advisor Lehnhoff stated that the intent of the paragraph of policy the EDA President Bailey was referring to, is meant for flexibility with using incentives in terms of large scale redevelopment projects. Specifically referring to some of the development districts that are named in the policy. EDA Member Celkis made a motion to approve the proposed Cottage Grove Business Subsidy Policy and forward to the Cottage Grove City Council for formal public hearing and approval. EDA Member Thiewes seconded. Motion passed unanimously (7-to-0 vote). PUBLIC HEARING None OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Calendar thth EDA President Bailey stated the 15 – 18 was Strawberry Festival at Kingston Park. 6.2 EDA Comments EDA President Bailey and City Administrator gave an update on the water situation in the City of Cottage Grove. EDA President Bailey noted that this would be EDA Member Celkis’s last meeting. EDA Member Celkis stated he wanted to thank everyone for being a part of the Economic Development Authority. 6.3 Response to Previous EDA Comments None WORKSHOP Economic Development Authority – Minutes th June 13, 2017 Page 3 of 3 7.1 None AJOURN EDA Member Celkis made a motion to adjourn. EDA Member Westerberg seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 a.m. (7-to-0 vote). Respectfully Submitted, Matt Wolf Economic Development Assistant