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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.23Page 1 of 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Members Present: Board Members Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner Members Absent: Dale Wick, Larry Hosch 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 12:01 PM Public Comments None Agenda Approval: Bye made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. Consent Agenda: Schultz 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 December 20th, 2022 b. Financial Report — None 2023 Chair and Vice Chair nomination Motion by Schultz to recommend same Chair and Vice Chair in 2023 as in 2022 (Schultz Chair and Wick Vice Chair); seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. Economic Dev. Goals — Comprehensive Plan Keller asked the Board if it was ok to punt this discussion item until Feb. when all Board members are present. Board members in attendance concurred. Boutique hotel An update was provided by Keller. Keller had a developer reach out to him regarding the concept. One item mentioned was the importance of a Feasibility study. Keller provided brief background on the previous hotel study completed in 2017/2018 mentioning that it was geared towards larger hotel (100 + rooms) and focused on an area like Gateway. Discussion was had on other differences in the previous study compared to what a Boutique hotel study would be. Keller to send out copies of the study to Board members. JR Mobile Update A court date has been scheduled (Feb. 6th). The idea of trying to pursue purchase of site was discussed. General Business/Development updates Updates provided to Board from Keller on: Site plan application for apt complex off College Ave, inquiry regarding Revolving Loan Fund, prospective development at the Industrial Park which would take up 4-5 lots and 15 acres, Drone pictures CVB completed, Dollar General. Keller also provided background that any excess EDA funds from end of year roll over in to fund 250 which means they all stay within EDA funding. Board Member Announcements Schultz asked about scheduling a visit to the Distillery and status of former Casey's gas station off CSAH 75. Keller to follow-up on both items. Adjourn: Bye made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 PM, seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present. - Nate Keller Community Development Director