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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
May 16, 2023
Call to Order/Roll Call
Waldoch called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
PRESENT: Jeff Holtz, Charles Cadenhead, Ninna Waldoch, Paul Ryberg and Tony
Manzara
ABSENT: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Handt
February 21, 2023 Minutes:
Motion by Cadenhead, seconded by Manzara to approve. Motion carried.
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey Updates
Handt provided an update on the one visit completed since the last meeting. There was
discussion about the crossing at CSAH 14 and a brochure. More updates at next meeting.
Business District Signage Update
Handt provided an update the county will not allow business directional signage on county
roads, a link to MNDOT business, and a copy of the city’s sign ordinance. Commission
discussed other options to pursue to drive folks to the businesses downtown.
Future Agenda/Reports
The next agenda will include updates/feedback on the BRE. If there are no other items the
August 15th meeting maybe cancelled. At the November meeting the EDA will also discuss a
Request for Proposals for the sale of fire station 1 and review and update as necessary the
EDA work plan.
Closed Session
Motion by Holtz, seconded by Cadenhead for the EDA to go into closed session pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (c)(3) – to consider offers for the sale of
the former 3M property on Ideal Avenue, PIDs 16.029.21.24.0002 and 16.029.21.23.0003.
Motion carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristina Handt