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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, December 17, 2003
Present: EDA Board Members Mike Deutz, Bruce Gohman, Larry Hosch, Tom Skahen and Ross Rieke
(3:09 p.m.).
Absent: None.
Also present: Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group.
President Deutz called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:00 p.m.
Agenda.
Moved by Gohman seconded by Skahen to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes.
The minutes from the November 19, 2003 Regular EDA meeting were discussed.
Moved by Hosch seconded by Gohman to approve the minutes from the regular EDA meeting held
November 19, 2003. Motion carried 4-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Strack provided an overview of accounts payable including the MDG contract for November in the amount
of $1,624.93 and $1,215.00 for reimbursement of `banked' for the year.
Rieke arrived at the meeting (3:09 p.m.).
Moved by Hosch seconded by Skahen to approve the EDA Accounts Payable as presented. Motion
carried 5-0.
Financial Report
Strack provided a brief overview of EDA expenditures and revenues to date for October and November
2003, noting she had requested the City's Financial Officer review Fund 250 (Revolving Loan Fund)
following posting to ensure payments received were credited.
Moved by Hosch, seconded by Skahen to approve financial reports from October and November. Motion
carried 5-0.
High Speed Data Line.
Strack noted as per the report in the packet, a representative from Qwest contacted MDG, Inc. in the last
week of November to report the company would be installing DSL in the industrial areas in the late spring
or early summer of 2004. Qwest lines will be able to serve current industrial parks, businesses adjacent
to CSAH 134 and possibly the new industrial area. DSL service charges will begin at $29.00 per month.
It was further noted that a meeting with US Cable and businesses interested in high speed lines was not
scheduled as MDG, Inc. phoned the company regarding their interest in holding the meeting in light of the
information received from Qwest.
Annual Report: EDA to City Council
Strack indicated MDG, Inc. prepared a draft annual report to the City Council on behalf of the EDA. The
report was included in the packet with a request for review and comment by the EDA. Strack highlighted
the report, with discussion following.
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A request was made to add a total to the chart of estimated new taxes generated. In addition, it was
recommended the fourth recommendation for highway commercial development recommendations/goals
be expanded to include a statement in support of downtown business.
Gohman exited the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
Following additional discussion it was determined prioritization of goals and recommendations is
necessary to better define the 2004 work plan. Prioritization of goals will be added to the January EDA
agenda with Board Members asked to prioritize goals prior to the meeting.
Prospect ListlActivity Report.
A report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's packet.
Director's Report.
Strack noted a staff meeting was held earlier in the day. The City's new Building Official Ron Wasmund
of Inspectron addressed staff noting an informational meeting was planned for 4:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. EDA and staff members are invited to attend the meeting.
Board Member Reports.
A discussion regarding the relationship between the City Council and appointed boards/commissions was
held.
Adjournment
Motion~by Skahen, seconded~b/,y~Rie~ke~ to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p. m..
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