HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.17.22May 17, 2022
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Dale Wick, Larry Hosch
Members Absent:
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Administrator Therese
Haffner, Finance Director Lori Bartlett
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Public Comments
None
Agenda Approval: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Bye and
passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Bye and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes -Approve the minutes of April 19th, 2022
b. Financial Report — MAR and APR
Tax Abatement — Trobec's
Haffner provided an outline of the requested Abatement. Haffner explained some new factors into the
request that has increased the amount of Abatement requested including that Trobec's will be paving the
entire parking area. Bartlett also provided input regarding the specific city portion ($676,220). Questions
were asked regarding: abatement specifics, purpose of abatement, timeline of project, and if the County
has been contacted. Haffner will reach out to County staff.
Motion by Wick to recommend approval of the Tax Abatement request; seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously by those present.
Mobile Food Vendor
Background was provided by Keller regarding a request staff have received. The request was to modify
language in the code pertaining to maximum length of mobile food vendor vehicles. Current language
allows for vehicles up to twenty-five feet in length. The requestor owns a bus that has been converted to
food and interior seating. Discussion was had around special events, and appropriateness of vehicle size
and restrictions.
Motion by Wick to not modify current code language pertaining to maximum vehicle length;
seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
JR Mobile update
Keller explained a demo permit has been applied for and issued to the new owner. Intent is to get the
interior of the structure down to the studs. The rear lean-to which is collapsing will also be removed.
Business/Development, EDA priorities
Keller provided updates on: Distillery, Trobec's, DEED Brownfields conference, LCCMR for East Park,
Abatement discussion from April meeting, Storage Link Site plan on 8th Ave NE, Safe -Routes -To -School
Plan for Kennedy, and boutique hotel discussions.
Board Member Announcements
None
May 17, 2022
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Adjourn: Bye made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:39 PM, seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously by those present.
Nate Keller
Community Development Director