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Home My WebLink About1997 [10] Oct 08 . Pursuant to due call and notice thereot the Economic Development Authority for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Wednesday October 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Acting Chair Bruce Gohman. Members Ken Twit, Mike Deutz, Ross Rieke. Recording Secretary Judy Weyrens. EDA Director Chad Carlson Approve Minutes: Twit made a motion to approve the July 24, 1997 minutes as presented; seconded by Rieke. The motion passed unanimously by those present. Rieke made a motion to approve the August 13,1997 minutes as presented; seconded by Deutz. The motion passed unanimously by those present. EDA Director Reports Manufacturer's Week: EDA Director Carlson reported that the Department of Trade and Economic Development sponsors an event called Manufacturer's Week. Carlson contacted the area industries and two businesses will be participating, Sunset and Borgert Concrete. Manufacturer's Week is October 13 through October 17. Representatives from DTED will make a presentation to the participating businesses on October 15,1997. Carlson is requesting that representatives from the EDA be available for the presentation. . Industrial Park Update: Carlson updated those members present who could not attend the joint meeting of the City Council and EDA. The Council approved the Engineer to prepare the topographic studies of the proposed three phase development of the Industrial Park. However, approval was based on the contingency that the costs would be recaptured by the property owner or outside sources. Carlson stated that he is in the process of making application for a $5,000 grant from the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund to be used for the design of the Industrial Park. Additionally, he will be meeting with Stearns Cooperative Electric Association and USDA for possible funding. Gohman questioned if the property owner, Leo Buettner, is willing to participate in the costs. Carlson stated that he has not contacted the property owner as he has just received the costs of the necessary work. Twit updated the Authority on the progress of securing an additional ingress/ egress to the Industrial Park. The Railroad may allow the City to cut the rail out for the crossing with the understanding that if the party purchasing the entire track intends to use the rail, the City will pay to reinstall the section of rail cut out. St. Joseph Brochure: Carlson met with the designer of the St. Joseph Brochure. The Board discussed the effectiveness of the proposed direct mailer and the associated costs. Carlson will check with other municipalities to check the effectiveness of the direct mailers. - - - Development Updates: . · BEE LINE MARINE: Bee Line Marine will be appearing before the Planning Commission on October 13, 1997 to present their expansion plans and receive authorization to secure a building pennit. The builder, DM Buildìn& expects to break ground the same week. · SCHRODEDER SPORTS: The Planning Commission will be considering the Special Use Request of Gary Schoeder on October 13, 1997 with the Council acting on the proposal on October 16, 1997. Schroeder anticipates breaking ground on October 17, 1997. · BOB BROPHY: Carlson reported that Brophy has many issues to deal with before development of the Lyman Hull Property can occur. · ST. CLOUD CARTOGRAPHICS: St. Ooud Cartographic is three companies: 1) Mapping; 2) Government Computer Operations; 3) Telemarketing. Carlson has contacted DTED and they are interested in assisting with financing the project. DTED has a funding program which is based on the number of jobs created. Training/Seminars: Carlson requested to attend the following seminars: . October 14, 1997 -- Marketing $ 75.00 . November --- National Development Seminar $ 95.00 . Twit made a motion approving Carlson to attend the above seminars; seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously by those present. Review Zoning Ordinances: Carlson stated the Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing and updating the Zoning Ordinances and questioned if the EDA would like to have any input. Those present agreed to review recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinances. Other Matters: Rieke questioned Carlson if he had any concerns or frustrations he needed addressed. Carlson discussed the conditions of his office and the need for the City to plan future City Offices. 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