HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.21.21December 21 st, 2021
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, December 21 st, 2021 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Doug Danielson, Dale Wick, Rick Schultz
Members Absent: Larry Hosch
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Administrator Therese
Haffner
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:03 PM
Agenda Approval: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Schultz
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Wick 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 November 16th, 2021
b. Financial Report — Nov. report
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - 2022
Keller presented information pertaining to the conference. Questions were asked including: how much
planning and logistical involvement would staff/city have to undertake, potential concerns with asking for
local sponsorship on the conference conflicting with community center fundraising, how many attendees
would we expect for the conference, where does the registration money go, the need to gather feedback
from communities who hosted the conference in the past, among others. Keller will work on answers to
the questions and report back at next meeting. Keller will also gauge the interest in potential folks who
could serve on a local planning committee.
Village/Fire hall sale proceeds
Keller highlighted ideas for use of the village/fire hall sale proceeds. Discussion was had on utilization of
the money towards the EDA priority of getting a hotel in the downtown. Board decided to park the funds
now and keep the ideas in mind.
Business/Development and EDA priorities updates
Keller updated the Commission on various topics like: Trobec's, parties looking for space downtown, EDA
priorities on hotel development, GSDC monthly check -in, Bad Habit expansion, JR Mobile and successful
DEED grant, BETA "Pitch Night", redevelopment of downtown, Weathered Rivals in the Village Hall, Ash
St development activity.
Adiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:39 PM, seconded by Schultz and
passed unanimously by those present.
Nate Keller
Community Development Director