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EDA MINUTES APPROVED 1 DATE : January 25, 2021 TIME STARTED : 7:00 p.m. TIME ENDED : 7:13 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : EDA Members Rafferty, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn MEMBERS ABSENT : None OTHERS PRESENT : Community Development Director Michael Grochala The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by EDA President Stoesz. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2019 Economic Development Authority (EDA) Member Ruhland moved to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as presented. EDA Member Rafferty seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. ACTION ITEMS A. Consideration of 2021 Annual Appointments – Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the written report. The council had reviewed the appointments at their work session on January 4th. The following appointments were approved: President – Chris Lyden Vice President- Michael Ruhland Treasurer – Tony Cavegn Appointments for the remaining positions were approved as indicated on the submitted staff report. The matter of approving the 2021 annual appointments to the EDA was approved by unanimous consent. EDA Member Lyden took the Chair. B. 2019 Annual Report – Community Development Director Grochala explained that the EDA is required to do an annual recap of its activities. He reviewed the written annual report (on file). There are no proposed modifications to the EDA enabling resolution. EDA Member Lyden asked about the tech corridor proposal. Mr. Grochala noted that the initiative continues through cooperative efforts led by Anoka County; a website provides current information. Marketing was set back a bit by COVID but staff will continue to be a part of the movement; the council should expect to see a proposal for extension of utilities within the City to areas that would serve the tech industry. EDA Member Lyden asked about the status of tax increment districts (TIF) within the City. Mr. Grochala provided an update.