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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes—Wednesday November 13, 2014
Present: Board Members Doug Danielson, Steve Frank, Larry Hosch, Gary Osberg, and Dale Wick.
Absent: None.
Also present: EDA Director Cynthia Smith-Strack.
Call to Order.
Chairperson Wick called the November 10, 2014 meeting of the St.Joseph EDA to order at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda.
Osberg introduced the agenda, second by Danielson. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Comment.
None.
Approval of Minutes.
Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the October 22, 2014 EDA meeting.
Motion by Frank, Second Osberg to approve the October 22, 2014 meeting minutes as presented. Motion
carried 4:0
EDA Meeting Date: November 2014
Wick introduced the agenda item.
Strack noted her memo indicated a need to have a meeting on November 26, 2014 due to request for a
business architectural façade grant and revolving loan fund assistance. She stated she contacted the
individual who would be submitting the applications earlier in the day to obtain a progress report. The
Applicant is now thinking the December 17th regular meeting is more realistic. Therefore a meeting is not
required for the 26th of November.
Creation of Shovel Ready Business/Industrial Lots
Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack provided the EDA an update of a meeting between bank
representatives, City staff/consulting staff and Wick regarding development of shovel ready industrial lots.
She noted the meeting went well and the bank is interested in a partnership to explore the production of
shovel ready lots. The group will reconvene in early December after additional information is gathered.
100 Block West Minnesota Alleys
Wick introduced the item. Strack referenced a map in the packet and provided an overview of what was a
productive meeting between property owners and the city staff/consulting staff. She noted all owners of
property had provided input for the meeting. All but one property owner agreed alleys needed to be
maintained.
Several property owners mid-block acknowledged joint parking is occurring, is acceptable, and is
necessary. Most agreed pedestrian enhancements would be nice but would not be something for which
they wanted to pay. Several property owners noted the intersection of the north/south and east/west
alleys was a bit concerning. Input on closing a portion of the north/south alley north of the alley
intersection was solicited. Most thought it would be feasible to close part of the alley. Creation of
additional parking was discussed.Those attending were equally split on whether or not additional parking
was needed. They all agreed the meeting was productive and if a project resulted they would like to
reconvene soon after preliminary plans were developed.
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The EDA discussed the role of pedestrian enhancements in a potential alley project. Several members
spoke in favor of such enhancements.Wick agreed to request potential alternative add-ons to the
feasibility study the Council was to authorize later in the evening.
Announcements.
None.
Adjournment.
Motion by Frank, Seconded by Danielson to adjourn the EDA meeting at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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