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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Dale Wick, Rick Schultz, Larry Hosch, Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner
City Representatives Present: Community Development Director Nate Keller, Interim City Administrator
Jeff O'Neil
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 Hosch
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 - Approve the minutes of October 18th, 2022
b. Financial Report - Sept - Nov
EDA Finance Team
Kluesner and Bye volunteered to serve on the Finance Team.
2022 BR&E recap and 2023 strategy
Recap of 2022 was provided. Focus for 2023 is to reach out to: established businesses who have been in
the community for a long time, and areas like the Industrial Park East that was annexed into the city in
2018.
2023 Priorities
Keller provided overview on priorities tied to Boutique hotel and continued redevelopment of the
downtown. Schultz mentioned the importance of not losing focus on trying to continue to spur other
developments like mixed use buildings. Discussion was also had on helping market the Industrial Park
and spur development out at Gateway.
JR Mobile Update
Keller stated the owner had until December 19th to comply with the Correction and Compliance letter.
Next steps are:
1. Attorney filing a notice to the court
2. Court schedules a hearing
3. Hearing is conducted
It's likely the Court at the hearing will grant additional time for the property owner to comply with the
Compliance letter. Keller will keep EDA informed as progress continues.
General Business/Development updates
Keller updated the Board on" Dollar General, Industrial Park, Elm St Purchase Agreement, Planning
Commission, CVB drone pictures, Shop Small Crawl, Winterfest, Connectability Transportation grant for
individuals, and affordable housing.
Board Member Announcements
Question asked regarding EDA leftover funds and being rolled over. Keller to follow-up.
Adiourn: 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