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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 12:00PM.
Members Present: Board Members Dale Wick, Rick Schultz, Joe Bye
Members Absent: Larry Hosch, Kevin Kluesner
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: Bye made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Wick and
passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Wick and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes -Approve the minutes of July 19th, 2022
b. Financial Report — JULY AND AUGUST
Fagade Grant Request — St. Joseph Health and Wellness Center
Keller highlighted the scope of the project. Project involves: removing and consolidating the existing wall
signs to one free-standing sign, and replacing the Eastern side window with a new commercial style
window.
Ms. Krengel (applicant and owner) provided more background on the project along with future plans, and
past work that has occurred.
Schultz asked about sightline and sign setbacks. Keller responded the sign will be setback at the
appropriate required minimum distance.
Motion by Wick to recommend approval of the Fagade Grant Request by St. Joseph Health and
Wellness Center in the amount of $2,000 match; seconded by Bye and passed unanimously by
those present.
GSDC
Leslie Dingmann provided a snapshot overview of GSDC highlights. She complemented staff and the city
on the strong collaboration over the past year and pro -active partnership.
Boutique hotel site discussion
Presentation was provided by Keller on various sites which could work for Boutique hotel. Keller
mentioned he has had very good conversations with two property owners who possess property in great
locations for a boutique hotel. Keller and Bartlet have also been analyzing TIF as it relates to a couple
sites. The constraint is TIF will likely not work due to the properties not passing the blight factor. Other
tools are being looked at. Direction to staff from the Board was to: continue discussions with property
owners and developers. Keller will continue to update the Board as needed.
EDA/CVB Budget update
Overview of EDA and CVB budget was provided by Keller. EDA and CVB budgets plan to stay within the
allocated amounts. Keller did mention staff is always keeping an eye on grants should they be a good fit
for future projects like: JR Mobile and/or Boutique hotel.
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JR Mobile Update
Council authorized approval of Resolution 2022-045 which declared the building as hazardous and
directed an order to commence repairs within 10 days or to raze/remove the building within 30 days (from
date of order)
Business/Development, EDA priorities
Keller updated EDA on: East Park DNR grant and LCCMR request, Industrial Park inquires,
Cannabis/Zoning, Sidewalk/trail priorities, Elm St property owner discussions, Retention visit @ Pine and
Fiber on Oct. 5th, White Peony Grand Opening on Sept. 24th and 25th, Revolving Loan Fund inquiry and
future assembly of Finance Team, MPR Rural Voices event @ Krewe at 6:30 Sept. 20th which will discuss
the challenges and advantages of opening a business in Greater MN.
Board Member Announcements
None
Adjourn; Bye made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:03 PM, seconded by Wick and passed
unanimously by those present.
Nate Keller
Community Development Director