HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04a] Minutes, November 19November 19, 2019
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 7:00 AM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Chair Rick Schultz, Board Members Doug Danielson, Larry Hosch, Dale Wick,
Administrator/EDA Director Kris Ambuehl
Members Absent: Troy Goracke
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Therese Haffner
Public Comments: No one present wished to speak.
Agenda Approval: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Schultz and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Danielson and passed unanimously.
a. Approved the minutes of August 20, 2019.
b. Accepted the October 2019 Financial Report as presented.
Northland Business Center: Haffner reported the plat of the new industrial park was recorded and
installation of public improvements had begun but have stopped due to the cold weather and will resume
in the spring. There was discussion on the name being similar to Northland Plaza and consensus was to
market differently.
St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB): Ambuehl discussed the CVB budget and process for
approval. Schultz suggested reviewing the lodging ordinance and resolution establishing the CVB and
would like consistent updates and asked about budget items being presented to the EDA on a regular
basis. Wick mentioned that the budget presented by the CVB was approved. Ambuehl will review the
CVB resolution to determine process and structure.
New Development/Businesses: Haffner reported the Dollar General store and Strack Construction Facility
were nearly complete. Barrett’s Music opened in Northland Plaza in the former Riff City Guitar space.
Krewe Restaurant and Flour to Flower Bakery were issued a building permits.
Meeting Times for 2020: Ambuehl asked how often and what time meetings should be held. Danielson
and Hosch said mornings at 7 AM work. Schultz shared that board member Troy Goracke would not be
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available to meet at 7 AM. Consensus was to hold meetings on the 3 Tuesday of the month at 7 AM for
now but revisit.
Board Member Announcements: Hosch suggested exploring adding green space in downtown and
consideration of vacating some alleys. There was further discussion on redevelopment. Ambuehl
discussed redevelopment of the Birch St. E area. Haffner asked about having a redevelopment plan
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completed. Schultz discussed future plans for the City building on 1 Avenue NW and further
redevelopment opportunities in the downtown, including the former JR Auto site. Hosch believes a
smaller scale hotel could work in the downtown. Consensus was for Haffner to reach out to hotel
developers.
Danielson shared that there was a change in leadership for Joe Town Rocks Festival and plans would go
before the City Council.
Adjourn: Danielson made a motion to adjourn at 7:49 AM; seconded by Schultz and passed
unanimously.
Therese Haffner
Community Development Director
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