HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 [06] Jun 11Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Economic Development Authority met in
regular session on Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Kenneth Hiemenz. Board Members Michael Deutz, Bruce
Gohman, Ken Twit, Ross Rieke. EDA Direc#or Chad Carlson. Recording Secretary Judy
Weyrens.
Others Present: Ellen Wahlstrom
Approval of Minutes: Gohman made a motion to approve the mimes of the May 14,
1997 meeting as presented; seconded by Twit.
EDA Director Reports
Equipment Proposals: Carlson presented the low quote of $ 2,077 for computer
equipment. The quote is from KLN who currently has a contract with the City. The
computer as quoted included a processing speed of 133 mhz and 16k of memory.
Board Members requested Cazlson to receive quotes to upgrade the equipment to
include a processing speed of 200 mhz and 32k of memory. Deutz made a motion to
approve up to $ 2,500 for computer equipment; seconded by Rieke. The motion passed
unanimously.
Carlson also requested approval for up to $750.00 for miscellaneous equipment
including a file cabinet, printer stand and chair. Deutz made a motion authorizing the
expenditure of up to $750 as requested; seconded by Twit. The motion passed
unanimously.
Job Description: Hiemenz presented a proposed job description for Economic
Development Director which he drafted. His main source of reference was the
description currently being used by the City of Becker. Board Members discussed
details of the and the appropriateness of the tasks included. Carlson stated that he
would review the description and make his recommendations. Board Members
established June 19, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. as a special Board meeting to review and establish
the job description for Economic Development Director. Ellen Wahlstrom questioned
whether the position is Community and Economic Development or purely Economic
Development. The Board responded that the position will be Community
Development.
Gohman stated that it is important for the Director to know when s/he can make a
decision solely and when an issue needs to come before the Board.
Work Assignments: The Board generally agreed the following items should be
part of the current work assignments for Carlson:
1. Grant applications
2. Evaluate the value of the existing TIF district
3. By-Laws, review & recommend
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Chair Reports: Hiemenz reported on business interest in the Industrial Park. He also
stated that he and the City Engineer will be meeting to discuss the future roadways in
the Industrial Park. Deutz questioned at what point the EDA becomes involved in
transportation planning. Hiemenz responded that since the project is a County project,
they have design rights. The City approves the plans as proposed by the County.
Hiemenz also stated that the EDA will need to schedule a meeting with the property
owners in the Industrial Park. He will update the Board at the next meeting.
TIF Seminar: Gohman requested that he and Carlson attend a TIF Seminar on June 18,
1997 in St. Cloud. The seminar is sponsored by Minnesota Small Cities and is an
update on legislative changes. Deutz made a motion authorizing Gohman and Carlson
to attend the TIF conference, paying the $25/per person registration fee. The motion
was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously.
Adiourn: Deutz made a motion to adjourn at 9:30 a.m.; seconded by Gohman. The
motion passed unanimously.
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