Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 [11] Nov 22 November 22, 2017 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the St. Joseph Government Center. Members Present: Chair Dale Wick. Board Members Doug Danielson, Larry Hosch, Gary Osberg, Rick Schultz, EDA Director/Administrator Judy Weyrens Members Absent: Citv Representatives Present: Community Development Director Therese Haffner, City Engineer Randy Sabart Chair Dale Wick called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 4:00 PM Public Comments: No one present wished to speak. AQenda Approval: Schultz made a motion to approve the agenda,seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. Consent Aaenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes-Approved the minutes of October 17,2017. b. Financial Report-Accepted the October 2017 Financial Report as presented. Proposed Industrial Park: Weyrens updated the EDA Board on the status of the grant application to the Business Development Public Infrastructure(BDPI) program to State Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED). Staff is working with a developer to construct industrial lots adjacent to the existing industrial park on 19th Ave NE. The property was previously under consideration for platting and has been known as the Parkway Business Center. Weyrens shared today's discussion would be on the city's role and to review the potential road and plat layout. City engineer Randy Sabart presented the layout from 2007 and a potential new layout of the lots, accesses and utilities. Schultz questioned if staff had talked to the developer on platting.Sabart said yes and shared the developer's proposed concept of the plat. Osberg questioned what was needed from the EDA. Weyrens replied to discuss and clarify the city's role. Weyrens suggested the City help market the property and suggested having a formal agreement with the developer. Schultz questioned whether the plat would include roadways based on the City's Transportation Plan. He further clarified he was concerned with Elm Street and the north corridor connections. There was further discussion on the Elm Street connection.Weyrens will contact Dave Gruenes with Stearns Electric on their Red Lake funding program for assistance.There is an application process. Schultz questioned what was needed for the BDPI grant application. Sabart indicated a drawing of the layout of the lots, roads, and utilities with an engineer's estimate of infrastructure costs. Wick suggested moving forward with plans for Elm 5treet to be consistent with the City's Transportation Plan. Schultz questioned the timeline and budget.Weyrens said the Red Lake funding would be paid over time. Consensus was for staff to meet with Borgert Products to discuss acquiring right of way for Elm Street and to discuss the redesign of the plat with the developer. Schultz questioned if this project would help with extending utilities to the east to which Sabart stated that it would. EDA Director Reports Hospitalitv Tax Update—Creation of CVB:Weyrens announced that the City has collected $18,821 since the lodging tax has been in place. The tax can only be used for promoting the City and increasing tourism.The lodging tax ordinance gives the EDA authority to manage the funds. The City has the option to become a member of the St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)or create their own CVB.Weyrens shared the City of Sartell's resolution where they created their own CVB and Advisory Board, along with the City of Waite Park's agreement with the St. Cloud Area CVB. Weyrens presented a November 22, 2017 Page 2 of 2 resolution approving the creation of a CVB and Advisory Board.Wick suggested St. Joseph create their own CVB. Schultz said he was opposed to joining the St. Cloud Area CVB.There was discussion on a CVB Board, who would serve and how many. Danielson questioned if a representative from the downtown would be involved.Weyrens said yes. Consensus was to create own CVB with a seven member board. Wick made a motion approving Resolution No.2017-001 establishing a Convention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Board with seven members to be determined at a future meeting and approving the establishment and management of the St.Joseph Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) by the St.Joseph EDA.The motion was seconded by Osberg and passed unanimously. Board Member Announcements: • Osberg announced that Mill Stream Village held a ground breaking for two new homes and 24 North lofts will be moving forward. Osberg requested information on SAC and WAC fees. Weyrens will email out. • Weyrens reported that Chief Klein has been working with the property owner to clean up the JR's Auto Repair site. The vehicles have been removed and Chief Klein will continue to work with the owner on removal of the tires. Adlourn: Schultz made a motion to adjourn at 5:03 PM; seconded by Danielson and passed unanimously. Therese Haffner Community Development Director