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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner, Ross Huls, Larry Hosch, Kelly Beniek
Members Absent:
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, Lori Bartlett Finance
Director,
Hosch called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:01 PM
Public Comments: none
Agenda Approval: Kluesner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by
Beniek and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda:
Kluesner made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Bye and passed
unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes — Feb. 18th, 2025
b. Financial Report Feb.
CVB updates
Keller provided updates from March 171h Council workshop where discussion occurred on:
• Review of CVB Ordinance
• Contract for Mary along with defining the roles and responsibilities of her role
• Organizational structure of CVB
o Options could include:
■ CVB and Chamber combination
■ CVB as a non-profit 501 C 3
■ CVB operated independently through a Joint Powers agreement
■ CVB operates as is
Hosch brought up some of the statutory requirements including options like a Joint Powers agreement.
Pluses and minuses were discussed by Board members. Allowing the CVB to operate independently
should be explored as this will allow the group more freedom and potentially allow the CVB to be eligible
for more grants through agencies like Explore MN.
General Business updates
Keller updated the Board on: Casey's gas station, Boutique hotel, bonding request, legislation being
proposed, Small Cities Development Grant through Central MN Housing Partnership (full submittal and
hearing to occur on April 7t"), Industrial Park, David and Nate testifying at the legislature in support of
housing infrastructure bill and program, Beeline property, 2"d Ave NW properties being listed for sale.
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:38 PM, seconded by Bye and
passed unanimously by those present.
Mi utessbby:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director