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Pursuant to due. call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met on
Tuesday, Mar. 19th, 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
Others present: Ann Hudson, Shannon Wiger, Joe Walz, Cory Ehlert, Mary Bruno, Ann Riesner
Schultz called the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Public Comments None
Agenda Approval: Keller Asked the Board to add "Joetown Blocks as agenda item after item #7. Schultz
made a motion to approve the agenda as amended; 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 - Feb. 20th
b. Financial Report - As of February
Business Fagade Grant Hudson Properties 13 MN St W
Ann Hudson recently purchased the old St. Joseph Mutual Insurance building. She has plans to offer a
new gift boutique store by mid -April Keller presented the Fagade grant which will go towards awnings,
lighting, signage, painting, and new doors.
Kluesner made a motion to approve the Fagade grant up to a maximum of $2000; seconded by
Bye and passed unanimously by those present.
Business Fagade Grant College and Minnesota 33 1st Ave NW
33 1st Ave NW is undergoing some improvements tied to expansion plans by WRHome Company.
Shannon Wiger who owns the property is proposing to add a ramp/deck, new siding, exterior windows
and"trim, entry doors, and front step entrance.
Kluesner made a motion to approve the Fagade grant up to a maximum of $2000; seconded by
Bye and passed unanimously by those present.
Business Fagade Grant College and Minnesota 106 2nd Ave NW
The building at 106 2°d Ave NW is undergoing some significant repair and upgrades. Proposed are
improvements to exterior items like: windows, paint, entry doors, roof, and landscaping.
Kluesner made a motion to approve the Fagade grant up to a maximum of $2000; seconded by
Wick and passed unanimously by those present.
Ms.Wiger asked about a potential grant for property at 109 Ash ST W. Improvements would be made to
the area that abuts the alleyway. Discussion was had on the definition and intent of "improvements as
seen from the public view" and whether or not it was meant to imply from roads or if alleys should be
included. Consensus from group was to allow submission of grant for Wiger's project at 109 Ash St W.
Joetown Blocks
Bruno and Riesner provided updates to the Joetown Blocks event planned for June 9th from 12-5.
Request is to increase the financial support for the event from $5,000 to $9,000. Keller explained the
funds would come from the EDA programs budget (used for Fagade improvements, demolition grants,
etc.).
Schultz made a motion to support an increase of $9,000 from the EDA programs fund budget to
support the Joetown Blocks event; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously by those
present.
General Business/Development update
Mar. 1911, 2024
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Keller provided updates on the Synergy Site, Planning/Land Use legislation, Consumer Directions
Retention Visit, Boutique hotel, Goodin Company, Schneider property.
Adiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 PM, seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously by those present.
Minutes by:
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Nate Keller
Community Development Director