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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 [06] Jun 24 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes—Wednesday June 24, 2015 Present: Board Members: Doug Danielson, Larry Hosch, Gary Osberg, Rick Schultz, and Dale Wick. Also present: Patti Gartland, Executive Director Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, City Administrator Judy Weyrens, and EDA Director Cynthia Smith-Strack. Call to Order. Chairperson Wick called the June 24, 2015 meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 5:00 p.m. Agenda. Strack distributed a proposed revised agenda which included consideration of TIF disbursements to Millstream Shops/Lofts and St. Joe Meat Market, a demolition grant disbursement to Jon Petters, and a BFA grant disbursement to Roger Steichen. Strack noted item 7(b) BFA disbursement to Tanya Finken could be removed from the agenda. Motion by Osberg to approve the agenda revised agenda with the deletion of item 7(b). Second Danielson. Motion carried 3:0. Public Comment. None. Guest. Wick introduced Patti Gartland from the GSDC. Gartland provided a thorough review of the 2014 GSCD annual report, distributed a 2016 contribution request letter, and reviewed the GSDC 2016 budget. Approval of Minutes. Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the May 27, 2015 regular EDA. Motion by Danielson, Second Schultz to approve the May 27, 2015 regular EDA meeting. Motion carried 4:0 with Osberg abstaining citing his absence from the meeting. Accounts Payable and Financial Report. Wick introduced the agenda item. Motion by Wick, Second by Schultz to approve accounts payable and financial reports. Motion carried 5:0. BFA Grant Disbursement—Jeff/Stacy Engholm, Prego Properties. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack distributed copies of a paid invoice submitted by Jeff Engholm in the amount of$10,000. The Board talked about the status of the project. Start delayed slightly due to weather. Construction to commence after July 4th celebration. The EDA at their April 22nd meeting approved a matching BFA grant up to $1,000. Motion Schultz, Second Osberg to approve the BFA Grant Disbursement in the amount of$1,000. Motion carried 5:0. TIF Disbursements: Millstream Shops/Lofts and St. Joe Meat Market. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted first half TIF settlement statements had been prepared by Finance Director Lori Bartlett. Disbursements as identified in information distributed at the meeting amount to $19,302.34 for Millstream and $1,882.34 for St. Joe Meat Market. June 24, 2015 EDA Meeting Page 1 Motion Danielson, Second Osberg to approve TIF disbursements for Millstream Shops/Lofts and St. Joe Meat Market as represented in the settlement statements prepared by the Finance Director. Motion carried 5:0. Demolition Grant Disbursement: Jon Petters, Bayou Blues. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack distributed copies of a paid invoice for demolition of a structure at 24 College Avenue North. The EDA approved a demolition grant for the project in the amount of$2,500 at the September 24, 2014 meeting. Motion Wick, Second Osberg to approve disbursement of a demolition grant for the property at 24 College Avenue North in the amount of$2,500. Motion carried 5:0. BFA Grant Disbursement: Roger Steichen, Gary's Pizza. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted she had received paid receipts for the awning painting and signage at Gary's Pizza. The EDA at the May 27, 2015 meeting approved a BFA matching grant not to exceed $1,000 with fifty(50) percent of the project cost being attributed to non-signage project components. Strack noted non-signage components of the project totaled $828.99 resulting in BFA grant disbursement of$828.99. Motion Osberg, Second Schultz to approve disbursement of a BFA grant in the amount of$828.99 to Roger Steichen. Motion carried 5:0. EDA Budget Discussion. Wick introduced the agenda item noting the Council had initiated 2016 budget discussions. Strack noted the EDA would consider a preliminary 2016 annual budget and capital project budget at the July meeting. The purpose of the discussion this month was to identify potential budget priorities for 2016. Schultz commented on parking in the downtown. He referenced the need for public parking versus private parking. He noted public parking could be an investment for the EDA/City. Schulz also referenced a $25,000 investment the GSDC made in Downtown St. Cloud as alluded to in the 2014 annual report presented by Director Gartland. Schultz suggested approaching the GSDC about an investment in Downtown St. Joseph. Osberg suggested the Council move forward with the hiring of a full time Community Development Director. Osberg requested an update of the status of the distribution center. Schultz noted EAW being processed at this time. Wick referenced creation of shovel ready industrial lots, noting it has been a long-term goal of the EDA. All agreed pending the outcome of the distribution project shovel ready lots continue to be needed. Danielson inquired as to what level of capital project funding the Council was likely to accept. Strack noted the 2015 capital project funding was $33,500. There was an accrued balance in the Downtown and business development line items but much of that could be used to support the distribution center. Schultz and Wick indicated capital projects for 2016 may have to exceed that approved in 2015 especially as approved with the preliminary budget. Wick stressed the preliminary budget could not be increased, only decreased. Funding for an internship project in 2016 was discussed, support for such an effort appears to exist. Business Development Report. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted the City Engineer had completed work on three alternative concepts for alley improvements in the 100 Block of Minnesota Street West. A meeting with affected property owners was tentatively scheduled for July 29th. After the meeting with property owners the concept alternatives will be presented to the City Council. June 24, 2015 EDA Meeting Page 2 Strack noted business retention/expansion visits were scheduled for July 8th at 2 p.m. with Jon Watkins at Tanner Systems and at 3 p.m. with Jeff Keller at Fabral. Adjournment. Motion by Danielson, Second by Schultz to adjourn the EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. Cynthia Smith-Strack EDA Director June 24, 2015 EDA Meeting Page 3