HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 [11] Nov 17CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Present: Board Members Larry Hosch, Ken Jacobson and Tom Skahen.
Members Absent: Ross Rieke and Bruce Gohman.
Also present: Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group.
Vice Chairperson Hosch called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:29 p.m.
Agenda.
Moved by Skahen seconded by Jacobson to approve the agendas presented. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Minutes.
Vice Chair Hosch introduced approval of the minutes from the Wednesday, October 20, 2004 EDA
meeting.
Motion Skahen, seconded by Jacobson to approve the October 20, 2004 Regular EDA minutes with the
aforementioned change. Motion approved 3-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Strack provided an overview of the accounts payable in the amount of $2,135.64.
Motion by Skahen, second by Jacobson to approve EDA accounts payable in the amount of $2,135.64.
Motion carried 3-0.
Financial Report.
Strack provided an overview of the financial reports for August, September and October. Strack noted
the County Assessor had indicated payment for TIF 1-4 was to be received shortly. The Board discussed
expenditures to date and noted shortfall in line 150.46500.303 could be offset in part by transfers from
lines 46500.304, 46500.340 and 46500.331.
Motion by Skahen, second by Jacobson to authorize/recommend change in expense lines to reduce
shortfall in line 150.46500.303 and to approve financial reports as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
Expense Reports for EDA Commissioners.
Vice Chair Hosch introduced the agenda item. Strack provided reimbursement forms to Board Members
for authorization and approval. Each at-large Board Member currently receives per diem in the amount of
$20 for each meeting attended. It was noted the per diem would increase January 1, 2005 to $35 per
meeting attended for at-large representatives.
MDG, Inc. Contract Renewal.
Vice Chair Hosch introduced the item.
Strack thanked the EDA for the contract opportunity. Strack indicated the MDG had enjoyed working with
the EDA, City Staff and Business Community on various economic development projects as the City's
Economic Development Consultants for the past three and a half years.
MDG proposed a contract rate of $1,750 for 35 hours of service per month (420 hours per year) or an
average of $50.00 per contracted hour for 2005. In addition we proposed a flat rate of $55/hour for
additional hours above 35 per month. The preliminary budget includes a total of $27,000 for professional
contract services or a total of 540 annual hours at $50/hour.
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Strack reiterated that MDG welcomes the opportunity to extend the contract through the end of calendar
year 2005.
The Board discussed the level of banked hours owed to MDG at the close of 2003 and the level of
banked hours owed to the City expected at the close of 2004. To those ends it appeared a contract level
at 35 hours per week seemed adequate.
Motion by Skahen, second by Jacobson to authorize extension of contract with MDG, Inc. for EDA
services as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
Director's Report.
A prospect list/activity report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's
packet. Strack reported on the status of the Buettner Business Park covenant update, the possible
development of additional industrial acreage and distributed EDA meeting schedule for 2005.
Board Member Announcements.
Vice Chair Hosch indicated he will invite Mayor-Elect Richard Carlbom and Council Member-Elect Renee
Symanietz to the December 15, 2004 EDA meeting. Hosch reported the sales tax referendum questions
on the November ballot were supported and that while legislative approval remains necessary, he thought
it was likely.
Adjournment
Motion by Skahen, seconded by Jacobson to adjourn. Motion carried 3:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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