HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.16.23May 16, 2023
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Kevin Kluesner, Rick Schultz, Joe Bye
Members Absent: Dale Wick, Larry Hosch
City Representatives Present: Finance Director Lori Bartlett, City Administrator David Murphy
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:01 PM
Public Comments None
Agenda Approval: Kluesner made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Bye
and passed unanimously by those present.
Consent Agenda: Schultz 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 April 18th, 2023
b. Financial Report — March 2023
General Business/Development update
Tracker will be provided moving forward. Tracker is meant to spur discussion, and provide further insight
on project tracking and day to day interactions staff is having. Tracker is not an exhaustive list of all
projects.
JR Mobile
Demolition of the old building was completed before the end of April. The property owner met with
Community Director Keller to discuss a potential buyer for commercial development including the
adjoining lot to the north. Mayor Schultz requested staff review documents for removal of old fuel tanks
and soil remediation from the past. Next steps should be pursued to meet MPCA standards for soils and
set up future development of the site. The level one environmental study may be needed. The City should
contact the property owner to see if they are interested in partnering with the DEED grant complete the
environmental study. As an option, the City may look to purchase the site to complete and commercially
develop.
Wedding Event Center
Council approved the ordinance amendment that would allow a wedding event center in the Rural
Residential district. The next step is for the property owner to submit a CUP (conditional use permit) if
they would like to move forward.
Northland Business Center
New businesses coming to the industrial park include Goodin and Granite City Gymnastics. A couple
other inquiries coming in as well.
Jolie Olies/Anejos
Jolie Olies is discontinuing their store front and only doing their catering business. Anejos Mexican
Restaurant will be locating in the space this summer.
Chokecherry Property
The property owners are selling 10 acres to Manions for expansion. The family would like to sell the
property for development. Mayor Schultz suggested updating the transportation plan for the Westwood
Parkway extension from CR133 to St. Cloud Westwood neighborhood.
Board Member Announcements
Councilmember Kluesner inquired about the old Casey's convenience store. Members discussed vacant
use with the new owners. If the option comes up to purchase, the City and EDA should consider. The
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site was originally planned for the future expansion of the fire hall. The current area city fire hall study
may or may not support the additional space.
Adjourn: Schultz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 PM, seconded by Bye and passed
unanimously by those present.
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Lori Bartlett
Finance Director