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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Present: Chairperson Ross Reike, Board Members Larry Hosch, Tom Skahen and Bruce Gohman.
Absent: None.
Also present: Joanne Foust of Municipal Development Group.
Chairperson Reike called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:03 p.m.
Agenda.
Moved by Gohman seconded by Skahen to approve the agenda with the addition of a special meeting
request in August as a part of the Director's Report. Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes.
Approval of the minutes from the Wednesday, June 16, 2004 EDA meeting was introduced.
Motion Gohman, seconded by Skaken to approve June 16, 2004 Regular EDA minutes as presented.
Motion approved 4-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Foust provided an overview of accounts payable and noted banked hours owed to the City by MDG. She
also noted that the first one-half of 2004 TIF revenues were received from Stearns County for TIF District
1-3 (Borgert Products) in the amount of $9,852.93. The development agreement includes a payment of
95% of the TIF to Borgert Products with the City retaining 5%. The total payment is $9,360.28. No
payment was received for TIF 1-4 as the permit was pulled in August 2002 and the building was not
substantially completed by January 1, 2003 for 2004 taxes. The first increment is expected in 2005.
Motion by Gohman, second by Hosch to approve EDA accounts payable in the amounf of $11,532.11.
Motion carried 4-0.
Financial Report
Foust provided an overview of the EDA Fund Balance (year-to-date), Revenue, Expenditure and Check
Ledger reports for the month of June and indicated first half property tax payment to City from County had
been received but not yet coded to each fund.
Moved by Hosch, seconded by Skahen to approve the financial report. Motion carried 4-0.
EDA Vacancy.
A letter of resignation from Commissioner Mike Deutz was included in the packet. EDA members
suggested a certificate of appreciation or a plaque in appreciation noting Mike Deutz was a member of
the EDA since its inception. The certificate or plaque should note his years of service. EDA members
asked to be invited EDA to the City Council meeting when it is presented. Hosch offered to follow-up on
the plaque purchase and list some of Mike's accomplishments as a part of the presentation.
Hosch requested input from EDA commissioners on the filling of the vacancy. It was noted the term
expires in December, 2004. EDA members suggested a few potential individuals. As outlined in the
Enabling Resolution, the Mayor will appoint a new commissioner with the council's approval.
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Moved by Hosch, seconded by Skahen to accept resignation and acknowledge their appreciation to Mike
Deutz for his years of service. Motion carried 4-0.
TIF Reports.
Foust referenced a copy of the 2003 TIF Reports which were included in the EDA packet, which are due
August 1, 2004. Foust noted that the annual disclosure has been sent to the newspaper, copies of the
disclosure sent to the School District and County and State Auditor, as required.
The EDA acknowledged receipt of the reports..
Director Report.
A prospect list/activity report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's
packet.
Foust noted that they had a request for a special meeting to review a site and building plan for the
proposed Safe Shred building in Buettner Business Park.
It was the consensus of the EDA to reschedule the August 18, 2004 regular EDA meeting to Tuesday,
August 10, 2004 at 3p. m.
An Industrial Park update was provided. Foust noted that plans are continuing for two areas as future
industrial lots. Potential commercial development adjacent to Interstate 94 was also briefly discussed.
Board Member Announcements.
Hosch reported that the City Council has issued a request for proposals for the Field Street realignment
study. A number of firms have requested specifications. The majority of the funding is from federal
transportation dollars.
Hosch also noted that the city is completing studies on a new 1 million to 1.5 million gallon capacity water
treatment facility. The plant would be designed to add capacity to treat 4 million gallons. The project will
be funded through the water utility.
Adjournment
Motion by Hosch seconded by Skahen to adjourn. Motion carried 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
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