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· ity of St. Josep/í
25 College Avenue NW
P.O. Box 668,
S1. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-720 I
Fax: 363-0342
CLERK!
ADMINISTRATOR
Judy Weyrens
MAYOR
Larry J. Hosch
COUNCILORS St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Bob Loso Wednesday, May 16,2001 4:00 p.m.
Cory Ehlert City Hall Conference Room
Kyle Schneider
Alan Rassier
4:00 p.m. Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
· Approval of Minutes
· May 2, 2001
New Business:
· Strategic Planning Session - Jeff Schlingman
. Identifying how to complete work items
· Approval to attend Economic Development Training
Adjourn
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· Unofficial Minutes- EDA Board
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof: the Economic Development Authority for the City of S1. Joseph met
in regular session on Wednesday, May 16,2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the 81. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Board Members Larry Hosch, Ross Rieke, Bob Loso and Bruce Gohman. EDA
Director Chad A. Carlson.
Members Absent: Mike Deutz
Others Present:
JeffSchlingman, The Partnership
Approval of the A2enda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Hosch. The motion
passed unanimously by those present.
Approval of Minutes: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of April]], 200] meeting, seconded
by Hosch. The motion passed unanimously by those present.
Strate2Íc PlannÍlU! Session
Schlingman again facilitated the discussion of the EDA Board. Schlingman stated the purpose of the
meeting is to identii)r "who" will complete the work items identified during the last meeting.
Schlingman further summarized the planning sessions that have occurred to date as a review for the
Board members.
· Rieke requested the EDA Board bring him up to speed on the process thus far and apologized for his
absence. Rieke requested the EDA Board summarize the Revolving Loan Fund discussion.
Gohman stated that EDA Board will be researching the options in creating a revolving loan fund
policies and procedures. Capitalizing the fund will be a large task for the EDA Board and City
Council.
Carlson stated that he has researched some options of capitalizing the fund and gave the Board
members some examples. , . L-Ví1 J
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Hosch stated that the City needs to create a fund for recruiting and retention efforts. The question is
what amount is sufficient to start a fund The EDA needs to work with the City Administrator and City
Council.
Schlingman facilitated much discussion and EDA Board assigned the work items to the following
individuals and boards. The EDA Board also prioritized the work items and who will complete the
work as follows.
INDUSTRIAL
Goal: Promote industrial growth through financial and non-financial incentives.
Work Items
1) Research options to capitalize a local revolving loan fund.
Who
a) EDA Director
b) Mayor
· C) City Administrator
d) Financial Advisors
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2) Aggressively promote and assisted project development in the business park(s).
· Who
a) EDA Director
b) EDA Board Members
c) City Council Members
d) The Partnership
3) Identify and target desirable industries.
Who
a) EDA Board
b) City Council
4) Work with the City Council to establish policies to promote and control growth.
Who
a) EDA Director
b) City Staff
c) City Council
d) Planning Commission
5) Use Tax Increment Financing and other financing tools to promote economic development.
Who
a) EDA Director
b) City Council
Goal: Target and attract high quality businesses that provide weD paying jobs and increase
the local tax base.
· Work Items
1) Develop a marketing program and design of a website for the EDA.
Who
a) City Administrator
b) EDA Director
c) All City Departments
d) Use College Resources
2) Identify additional industrial land for development within the Orderly Annexation Area.
Who
a) Planning Commission
b) St. Joseph Township Officials
c) City Council
d) EDA Board
3) Define "high quality business"
Who
a) City Council
b) EDA Board
4) Work on community amenities and quality of life issues.
Who
a) EDA Board
b) Chamber of Commerce
· c) City Council
Due to time constraints of the EDA Board members and Mr. Schlingman, the brainstorming session
concluded and will resume on May 30th.
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Other Business
Carlson requested the EDA Board to approve the following training session and conference.
· 1) Upper Midwest Economic Development Course
2) EDAM Summer Conference
Carlson stated that he has received $250 ITom Stearns Electric Association and a $100 Scholarship ITom the
University of Minnesota - Duluth for the Economic Development Course.
Hosch moved to approve Carlson, EDA Director, attend the Upper Midwest Economic Development
Course July 15-2Úh in Duluth Minnesota; Seconded by Rieke. The motion passed unanimously by
those present
Hosch moved to approve Carlson, EDA Director, attend EDAM Summer Conference June 27-2~ in
Brainerd Minnesota; Seconded by Loso. The motion passed unanimously by those present
Adiourn
The EDA Board meeting adjourned by consensus at 6: 15 p. m.
Chad Carlson
EDA Director
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