HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.23June 20, 2023
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Dale Wick, Larry Hosch
Members Absent:
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller Community Development Director, City Administrator David
Murphy
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Public Comments
Cory Ehlert spoke on the Feedmill property and Industrial Park activity and future plans.
Agenda Approval: Kluesner 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 May 16th, 2023
b. Financial Report —NONE
Industrial Park - Future BDPI and Expansion Opportunities
Keller provided overview of the Industrial Park and current lot availability. To be pro -active Keller
suggests looking at next Phase expansion opportunities for the park and funding sources like BDPI
through DEED. Keller will continue discussions with key property owners and pull together more
information. A BDPI application will likely be sought to facilitate the expansion. Board members concurred
this should be a priority.
JR Mobile
Keller had one strong inquiry on potential purchase of this lot. Purchase did not go through however due
to differences in price points between buyer and seller. Keller will continue to keep Board updated on
latest discussions and keep all options open to help spur development (like cleanup grants).
General Business/Development update
Granite City Gymnastics is doing a ground breaking at 1:45 today, recap of the Distillery grand opening
was provided, Goodin permit has been approved, staff continues to see strong interest and hold pre -
development meetings for Industrial Park projects, Keller still trying to coordinate a tour at Trobec's; Town
Ball to be held on July 5th, Anejo's is opening up a location in former Jolie 011ie's and it will be called
Tacoholics.
Board Member Announcements
None
Ad'ourn: Schultz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 PM, seconded by Wick and
passed unanimously by those present.
Minutes by:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director