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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
August 15, 2023
Call to Order/Roll Call
Waldoch called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
PRESENT: Jeff Holtz, Charles Cadenhead, Ninna Waldoch, and Tony Manzara
ABSENT: Paul Ryberg
Staff Present: City Planner Sophia Jensen and City Administrator Handt (6:30pm)
May 16, 2023 Minutes:
Motion by Mazara, seconded by Cadenhead to approve. Motion carried.
Washington County Labor Market Study
Erin Olson the Senior Director of Strategic Research from Real Time Talent (the consultant
who completed the study for Washington County) gave presentation on the county labor
study including highlights and critical issues. She, along with Chris Eng from Washington
County CDA, answered questions from the commissioners.
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey Updates
Handt provided an update on the one visit completed since the last meeting. There was
discussion about opening it up to all businesses in the city to see if a better response rate
could be achieved. Manzara said he had a hard time getting businesses to devote the half
hour time. Waldoch mentioned she sent it to folks to fill out on their own and did not get it
back. The EDA will review keeping this in their work plan at the November meeting.
Future Agenda/Reports
Handt provided an update on the Business District sign along Manning Ave and the council
decision not to move forward with any offer to purchase city land on Ideal Ave. The next
meeting will be November 21, 2023 and include an update to the EDA work Plan for 2024.
Adjourn
Motion by Cadenhead, seconded by Manzara to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristina Handt