HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.20.24Feb. 20th 2024
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 2024 at 12:00 PM.
Members Present: Board Members Rick Schultz, Joe Bye, Larry Hosch, Kevin Kluesner, Dale Wick
Members Absent: None
City Representatives Present: Nate Keller, Community Development Director
Wick called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:02 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: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by
Kluesner and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes - None
b. Financial Report — As of January
2024 Chair and Vice Chair and Oath of Office
Chad and Vice Chair nominations occurred at the Jan. meeting (Schultz Chair and Wick Vice Chair).
Schultz read the Oath of Office which was recited by Bye and Hosch.
2024 Priorities
The Board agreed the priorities are the same as 2023 with the added addition of Commercial
Development on the Northside of Highway 75. Those being:
• Downtown redevelopment
• Industrial Park
• Boutique hotel
• Northside Commercial development (Obbink, Ehlert, Feedmill, etc.)
2024 BR&E Plan
Keller highlighted list of intended BR&E visits for 2024. Keller also completes many pop-up or emergency
visits throughout the year that are not reflected on the chart. GSDC also is intending to complete BR&E
visits in St. Joe.
Highway Business Facade Grant
Keller presented the Facade grant and provided brief answers to questions.
Kluesner made a motion to approve the Highway 75 Commercial Facade Grant; seconded by Bye
and passed unanimously by those present.
MIF and DEED Programs
Information was provided on some DEED programs to the Board by Keller. Questions were asked
regarding incentives specifically the consideration of waiver to SAC/WAC, permitting fees.
General Business/Development update
Updates were provided on the Synergy Site, Feedmill, Industrial Park, Housing Developments, business
retention, and more. Tracker was also provided in packets with updates in green.
Adiourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 PM, seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously by those present.
Minutes by:
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Nate Keller
Community Development Director