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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 [04] Apr 12 ,~ . . Pursuant to due œU and notiœ thereof, the E<:onomic Development Authority for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, April 12, 1999 at 7:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Kenneth J. Hiemenz. Board Members Bruce Gohman, and Ross Rieke. EDA Director Chad A. Carlson. Approve Minutes: Gohman made a motion to approve the January II, 1999 and March 8, 1999 minutes as presented; seconded by Deutz and passed unanimously by those present. EDA Special Focus - Star City Commission Carlson presented the goals and objectives of the Star City Commission and requested input ÍÌ'om the EDA Board on how the Star City Commission can assist with special projects. Rieke stated that the goals and objectives of the Star City Commission seem to be outdated. Rieke further stated that the Commission members should meet to revise the goals and objectives for the year 2000. Gohman questioned if the Star City Commission is required to supply reports to the State of Minnesota on its activity. Hiemenz stated that the State of Minnesota has eliminated the reporting requirements, but the details should be researched. bi ~ WAffl' <"-~ Hiemen:.Eted he re-appointed the following members of the Star City Commission for 1999: Greg Rienhart, b K:r~aeh, S. Andre Marthaler, Duane Sorenson, Linda Sniezek, Judy Weyrens (ex-officio), Rose Arnold (ex-officio), and Director State ofMN Job Service (ex-officio). Hiemenz stated that since some ofthe members are no longer in the area or can not serve in this capacity, the Star City Commission may need to be re-organized. The City Council passed an ordinance establishing the Star City Commission and its members. . Rieke stated that the Star City Commission should have direction ftom the EDA, but the Commission can function on its own and quarterly reports to the EDA may be appropriate. Gohman stated that the first order of business for the Star City Commission should be to update their goals, with recommendations on how the goals can be accomplished. Carlson stated he would like to have the Star City Commission fimction as a subcommittee of the EDA similar to the subcommittees established to help the St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership. Carlson suggested that the Star City Commission could focus in areas of marketing, downtown development and a revolving loan fund program, Rieke questioned the status of the City brochure and the possibility of creating a City video. Gohman stated that videos are expensive and become extremely dated in a short period of time. Hiemenz stated that the EDA Director should send a letter to the Star City Commission to poll the interest ofthe Star City Commission members in participating and if they are interested in serving as a subcommittee ofthe EDA Board. Other Business Gohman questioned if the rail road crossing on County Road #2, #3 and #133 could be eliminated. Gohman stated that the crossings are in poor condition and City should seek to have them eliminated. Carlson provided updates to the EDA Board on the industrial park, business prospects and other active projects. . Deutz questioned the rational behind the City's hookup charges for new construction within the City of St. Joseph. Deutz stated his concern with the hookup charges associated with the new <:onstruction on the corner of Minnesota Street and 1st Avenue NW. Hiemenz stated that all building fees are established by . . . the City Council and supported by Ordinance. Hiemenz further stated that if there is a concern or dispute with those fees, the City Council needs to be addressed. Adjourn: The EDA set the next meeting date for June 14, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:50 a.m. Chad A. Carlson Economic Development Director . .