HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.12.21October 12, 2021
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Larry Hosch, Doug Danielson, Dale Wick (via Zoom)
Members Absent: Rick Schultz
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Administrator Therese
Haffner
Others Present: Cory Ehlert
Danielson called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:02 PM
Agenda Approval: Hosch made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Hosch
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Hosch made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes -Approved the minutes of September 21St, 2021
b. Financial Report — Approve the Aug and Sept report
JR Mobile site update
Mr. Ehlert provided a synopsis of where the JR Mobile site is at and recent activity. Of concern from staff
perspective is the ownership status. Staff would like additional documentation prior to submitting the
grant which includes: commitment letter from developer, signed purchase agreement, written confirmation
from owner on status and intent, updated quote on phase 1 and 2, and project schedule.
Hosch made a motion in support of the DEED Investigation grant resolution EDA001-2021;
seconded by Klusner and passed unanimously by those present.
Wick made a comment to ensure legal reviews the terms, conditions, and ownership status of the site
before an application is submitted. Keller confirmed they will ensure legal oks everything.
Work Session scheduling and topics
Keller reminded the Commission of the upcoming work session and topics on October 20tH
Business/Development Updates
Keller updated the Commission on: GSDC meeting, conversion of residential houses into commercial
uses within the B-1 district, Gateway bonding request, 2.5 acre lot off Co Rd 75, River's Bend 4, Trobec's,
FireNillage Hall, St. Cloud APO Beltline.
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:58 PM, seconded by Hosch and
passed unanimously by those present.
Nate Keller
Community Development Director