ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3:00 P.M. September 15, 2015
Present:Wade LeBlanc
J T Starkovich Vacant Seat
Shane Hoff
Richard DeRosier
Lana Fralich, City Administrator
Pete Morris, City Attorney
LeBlanc called the meeting to order at 3:06p.m.
Agenda – Motion by DeRosier, second Hoff to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes – Motion by Hoff, second DeRosier to approve the minutes of the July 14 regular meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS
Loan Receivable – The Board reviewed the loan receivable.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan Update – Fralich reviewed a draft of the Plan. It was noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission will review the plan, have a public hearing, and make a recommendation to the Council. The EDA board members will review and bring any comments or corrections to Fralich.
Eco-Industrial Park – Fralich reported on a business that has contacted the City about possibly purchasing a lot in the Eco-Park. It was noted that the Eco-Park board will hold a special meeting on September 22 to review the proposed purchase agreement, that a conditional use permit will be required, and that there is currently no request for EDA funding.
Campground/Beaches– The board reviewed a presentation about funding for the black beach campground, Rec. area campground and the Mary MacDonald Center, that the City will make to the Senate Capital Investment Committee on September 16.
Billboard Sign – It was noted that the Council has approved the conditional use permit, and that SBATA will be presenting final project costs to the City.
Open Board Position – The board reviewed an application from Phil Popehn to serve on this board. Motion by DeRosier, second Hoff to recommend to the Council to approve the application from Phil Popehn to serve on the EDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Application – The City has been notified that the DEED grant has been awarded. It was noted that this grant will pay for 75% of this project, and that the other 25% will come from the land owner. Motion by LeBlanc, second DeRosier to recommend to the Council to approve the DEED Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant for the former Spur Gas Station site. MOTION CARRIED. The board reviewed an agreement between the City and Northwoods Express for this grant funding. It was noted that Northwoods Express will pay the costs of this project, and the City will reimburse 75% of the costs, up to the grant amount. Motion by LeBlanc, second Hoff to recommend to the Council to approve the funding agreement with Northwoods Express for DEED grant funding for the former Spur Gas Station site. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS – No new business was presented.
Motion by Hoff, second Starkovich to adjourn at3:58p.m. MOTION CARRIED.