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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner, Kelly Beniek
Members Absent: Ross Huls, Larry Hosch
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, Lori Bartlett Finance
Director
Others: Mary Bruno (CVB), Ann Riesner (CVB), BriAnne Hem (CVB)
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 with the proposed amendment to
move agenda item 8 to after agenda item 6; seconded by Bye 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 — April 151', 2025
b. Financial Report April
College and Minnesota Facade Grant Request for 106 2"d Ave NW
Background on the request was provided by Keller. Keller met with Shannon Wiger to discuss the
planned improvements for the exterior of the property at 106 end Ave NW. The property is eligible for a
grant in 2025 as each property may receive up to one Fagade grant per calendar year. The planned
improvements include: patio, landscaping, concrete sidewalks within and in front of the property.
Kluesner made a motion to approve $2,000 for a Fagade Grant at 106 2"d Ave NW; seconded by
Beniek and passed unanimously by those present.
Facade Grant Question
Keller provided background on Flour and Flower's patio expansion including where the item is within the
Zoning approval process (set to come back to Planning Commission in June with Council action in June).
Questions were asked in regards to location, past projects, and what was granted previously for projects
off alleyways.
Consensus of the EDA was if the project is approved by Council the applicants can submit a grant
proposal for consideration at a future EDA meeting.
CVB Proposal and Request
Bruno provided background on the proposal for the requested $10,000 allocation. Bruno also explained
some work her and CVB members have done for a group called Joetown Tourism. provided additional
information on the "Joetown Tourism" group. Questions were asked for: clarifying the difference between
the CVB and Joetown Tourism, how funds are collected, and more.
Beniek made a motion to allocate $10,000 from the EDA programs fund budget to the CVB;
seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
General Business updates
Keller updated the Board on: Casey's, Well and Company ribbon cutting Wed @2pm, Blush Salon ribbon
cutting Thursday at 4pm, Well and Company and Blush open house Thursday 5-7PM, Infill housing
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collaborative efforts, River's Bend park paving schedule, Kueppers rezone request, Monastery, Hotel
inquiry, Council priorities, Industrial Park Phase 2, Legislature session ending, Housing bills passed
without Zoning preemption language.
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:59 PM, seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously by those present.
Minutes b :
Nate Keller
Community Development Director