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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, February 181h, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner, Ross Huls, Larry Hosch (via Zoom)
Members Absent: Kelly Beniek,
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, Lori Bartlett Finance
Director,
Bye called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Public Comments: none
Agenda Approval: Kluesner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Bye
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda:
Keller provided brief background on the BR&E visits for 2025. Huls asked a few questions on the intent,
purpose, and impact the visits have had.
Kluesner recommended to add the Powerhouse to the list of businesses.
Bye made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the addition of the Powerhouse on the
2025 BR&E list; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes— Jan. 215', 2025
b. Financial Report Jan.
c. 2025 BR&E
EDA Financial overview
Finance Director Bartlett presented an overview of the various EDA funds, how said funds are
replenished, and programs each funding item goes towards. Questions were asked on revolving loan
fund, annual budget, and how funds compare to last year.
Board asked if Bartlett could produce a comparison on the budget sheet showing 2024 versus 2025.
CVB updates
Keller updated the Board on items being worked on as it relates to CVB which includes: CVB Ordinance
language, roles and responsibilities of Board members, Mary's role and expectations of said role,
Sponsorship idea CVB is exploring, and BriAnne Hem being appointed to the CVB.
Board members agreed that the topic likely deserves a Council workshop session to further explore and
study.
General Business updates
Updates provided by Keller included: Boutique hotel, Casey's Gas Station (Council closed session to
discuss tonight); Beeline property, Short-term Rental Ordinance will be considered for approval at
tonight's meeting; Council/staff Strategic Planning session; Social District Legislation authored by
Putnam; County Service Center project; St. Cloud Area Mayor Forum tomorrow from 7:30-9AM
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:02 PM, seconded by Bye and passed
unanimously by those present.
Minutes y:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director