HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.18.22October 18, 2022
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Dale Wick, Rick Schultz, Larry Hosch
Members Absent: Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:01 PM
Public Comments
None
Agenda Approval: Schultz made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Wick
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Schultz and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes -Approve the minutes of September 20th, 2002 WITH CORRECTION ON FACADE
GRANT MOTION MADE BY WICK NOT BYE
b. Financial Report — JULY AND AUGUST
Industrial Park Discussion — Cory Ehlert
Mr. Ehlert provided a synopsis of the latest status on various lots in the Industrial park. Discussion was
had on: Westwood Parkway, future Transload station, inquiries, properties North of Westwood Parkway
and various marketing ideas. Ehlert asked the Board to consider partnering on some marketing initiatives.
Hosch commented that the city has partnered on marketing initiatives with other business/industrial parks
like the Buettner Business Park.
JR Mobile Update
Keller updated the Board on the status of the site. Property has been listed for sale by owner and
Attorney has issued an Order for Repair/Removal which will be delivered by Sheriff's Office.
Business/Development, EDA priorities
Keller updated EDA on: Boutique hotel discussions, Industrial Park inquires, CMBA event in early
October, Pine and Fiber Retention visit, Distillery which plans to open in the Summer, Interim City
Administrator, Council approval of GOV HR for recruitment of City Administrator position, CVB Billboard
advertisement, Winterwalk Banner approval, Dollar General, and a highlight of permit activities in 2022
compared to 2021.
Board Member Announcements
None
Adjourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:51 PM, seconded by Schultz and
passed unanimously by those present.
Nate Keller
Community Development Director