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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, February 21 st, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Kevin Kluesner, Dale Wick, Larry Hosch
Members Absent: None
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 Joe Walz asked about the bonding request and status.
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
Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes - Approve the minutes of January 17th, 2023.
b. Financial Report —None
BFA Grant — Wiger 103 1st Ave NW
Ms. Wiger is remodeling property at 103 1st Ave NW. Property was used as a residence and is now in
process of being converted into office space. Grant would help with front porch (lighting, railing) and new
siding.
Kluesner made a motion to approve the grant request in the amount to not exceed $2,000 match;
seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present.
Economic Dev. Goals — Comprehensive Plan
Keller presented an overview of all the Economic Development goals/strategies within the
Comprehensive Plan and progress on each. A few comments were made by Board members.
Boutique hotel
Around five developers have reached out in the past 6-10 months. Most just wanted to know about
progress, idea, and status. All seem interested in being involved. Keller has continued to have
conversations with key property owner. A couple of the developers have local ties.
JR Mobile Update
Court hearing was on Feb. 6th. Owner did not show up. Judge granted the city's request. Once the Court
order is delivered it will be two options for the owner. First option is to complete repairs within 60 days
and obtain permits within 10 or demo building within 30 days and obtain permits within 10 days. Keller
has been in conversation with attorney and its possible owner may ask City to demo the building end of
April.
General Business/Development updates
Keller gave an overview of: GSDC event on Feb. 16th, recent purchase of Sunset, Joetown Apts, CVB
Strategic Plan discussion, Bill tracking at the Legislature, RLF application from Jolie Olie's, City
Administrator position, CLC plat in the Industrial Park, intended Leave of Absence Keller will be taking.
Board Member Announcements
Wick expressed some concerns on Open meeting regulations. Keller will follow-up and clarify with Wick.
Adiourn: Bye made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:04 PM, seconded by Kluesner and passed
unanimously by those present.
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Nate Keller
Community Development Director