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Home My WebLink About02-17-26 EDA Meeting PacketEconomic Development Authority Meeting 3880 Laverne Avenue North February 17th, 2026 6:00 p.m. AGENDA Call To Order Approval Of Minutes December 2nd, 2025 EDA Meeting Minutes 2. EDA MEETING MINUTES 12.02.2025.PDF New/Unfinished Business Elect Officers 3. EDA MEMO - ELECTION.PDF Reports Update On Fire Station/Parks Property 4A. EDA MEMO - FIRE STATION UPDATE EDA 2.17.26.PDF Update On 180 -Acres 4B. EDA MEMO - CITY 180 -ACRES UPDATE 2.17.2026.PDF Communications Community Development Page On Website Updated Old City Hall Site Boulevard Tree Program Update Next Meeting: April 7th, 2026 Adjourn The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority (EDA) is committed to preserving and enhancing our community by creating an attractive business climate and listening to businesses and residents to prepare for the economy of tomorrow. 1. 2. a. Documents: 3. a. Documents: 4. a. Documents: b. Documents: 5. a. b. c. d. 6. Economic Development Authority Meeting3880 Laverne Avenue NorthFebruary 17th, 20266:00 p.m.AGENDACall To OrderApproval Of MinutesDecember 2nd, 2025 EDA Meeting Minutes2. EDA MEETING MINUTES 12.02.2025.PDFNew/Unfinished BusinessElect Officers3. EDA MEMO - ELECTION.PDFReportsUpdate On Fire Station/Parks Property4A. EDA MEMO - FIRE STATION UPDATE EDA 2.17.26.PDFUpdate On 180 -Acres 4B. EDA MEMO - CITY 180 -ACRES UPDATE 2.17.2026.PDF Communications Community Development Page On Website Updated Old City Hall Site Boulevard Tree Program Update Next Meeting: April 7th, 2026 Adjourn The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority (EDA) is committed to preserving and enhancing our community by creating an attractive business climate and listening to businesses and residents to prepare for the economy of tomorrow. 1.2.a.Documents:3.a.Documents:4.a.Documents:b.Documents: 5. a. b. c. d. 6. Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes 12.02.25 1 City of Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority Meeting City Council Chambers – 3880 Laverne Avenue North Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 2nd, 2025 CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Manzara called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority at 6:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jeff Holtz, Nina Waldoch, Brandon Quam, Anthony Manzara, Don Place, Mitchell McNeil COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Charles Cadenhead STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, City Planner Monterusso 1. Approve Minutes: M/S/P: Manzara/Place made a motion to approve the 10/7/2025 meeting minutes. Vote: 5-0, motion carried unanimously. 2. Reports a. Review of 2025 Work Plan and revisions to 2026 Work Plan Community Development Director Stopa presented. Stopa reviewed changes to the 2026 work plan since the previous meeting. Brownfield grants for the Former Fire Station, marketing the city-owned 180 acres, disposition of city-owned property, communication efforts for new businesses, and plans for the Old City Hall were discussed. M/S/P: Place/McNeil moved to recommend approval of the 2026 EDA Work Plan. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously. b. Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) Community Development Director Stopa presented an update on the TAP and reviewed next steps. Stopa reviewed the Panel’s findings and recommendations for the development of the city-owned 180 acres. Stopa discussed next steps including researching options for sewer & water, railroad, streets, stormwater, and environmental. Next steps for City staff include creating an engagement process and communication strategy. Level of City involvement in infrastructure development, next steps, engagement process, and zoning were discussed. Place preferred industrial development on the site. Holtz agreed and does not prefer residential except as a buffer. Manzara agreed and stated that industrial development would require less cost in city services. Manzara commented that revenue from one parcel could be used to finance development of the next parcel. Quam commented that he would prefer some retail/commercial over an entirely industrial site. Ongoing development on the Oakdale side was discussed. 3. Communications/Updates a. Former Fire-Station and Parks Building Staff are working on the appraisal, survey, title work, parking lot plans, and environmental review. b. Upcoming Meeting Dates City Council will discuss upcoming meeting dates at tonight’s meeting. Proposed dates are 2/17/2026, 4/7/2026, 6/16/2026, 8/18/2026, 10/20/2026, and 12/15/2026. 4. Meeting adjourned by Manzara at 6:52 PM. Respectfully submitted, Miranda Moulis, Planning Assistant STAFF REPORT DATE: 2/17/2026 REGULAR TO: Lake Elmo EDA FROM: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner Jason Stopa, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Election of EDA Officers CORE STRATEGIES: ☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future ☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure BACKGROUND Minnesota state statute 469.096 requires that the EDA to elect a Chair/President, Vice Chair/Vice President, treasurer, assistant treasurer and a secretary. The offices of secretary and assistant treasurer need not be held by a commissioner, and because staff take meeting minutes we recommend that Ashley Monterusso be officially named the secretary and Jason Stopa, the assistant treasurer. Staff recommend that the treasurer position be held by the President or Vice-President which is permitted per statute. ISSUE BEFORE THE COMMISSION Nominate and elect officers: 1. Chair/President 2. Vice Chair/Vice President 3. Treasurer (can be the same as President/Vice President) 4. Secretary 5. Assistant Treasurer FISCAL IMPACT None STAFF REPORT DATE: February 17, 2026 REGULAR TO: Lake Elmo EDA FROM: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner & Jason Stopa, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Former Fire Station and Parks Building Update CORE STRATEGIES: ☒ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☒ Balanced Finances now and future ☒ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure BACKGROUND This is a staff report to communicate updates on progress for the Fire Station and Parks Building project. DETAILS AND ANALYSIS: Fire Station and Parks Property: The 2026 EDA Workplan lists “Complete Purchase Agreement for Former Fire Station and Parks Building” and “explore brownfield grants for any environmental cleanup necessary” as items for Q1. This report is for Environmental Assessment: • Phase I Environmental Assessment is complete • Phase II is complete. • City applied for and received funding from the CDA to cover additional testing using their remaining Brownfield’s grant funds. • If there are additional cleanup activities, they will be transferred to new property owners. Minor Subdivision: • Staff are processing a minor subdivision for the property. It went to Planning Commission on 2/9 and will be recommended for approval at CC meeting on 3/3. Purchase Agreement: • City received appraisal on property, not public data. • City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the negotiation and purchase and development agreement on 2/17/2026. ATTACHMENTS: None STAFF REPORT DATE: February 17, 2026 REGULAR TO: Lake Elmo EDA FROM: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner & Jason Stopa, CD Director AGENDA ITEM: City 180 Acres Update CORE STRATEGIES: ☒ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☒ Balanced Finances now and future ☒ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure BACKGROUND The 2026 EDA Staff Report lists “Market the City owned 180 acres” as an item for Q2. This is a staff report serves to update on the progress of the the City Owned 180 acres and outline next steps. DETAILS AND ANALYSIS: Next steps for staff: • Determine feasibility for sewer and water connection and create a plan with Engineering • Meet with County to discuss access and future projects • AUAR for site • Research land brokers • Create a public engagement process to inform residents about the project and its potential, discover priorities and concerns. Ideas include: o Open house/Event at City Hall o Public Hearings o Survey questions • Work on communications strategy o Messaging on timeline, decisions, community engagement o Create webpage dedicated to project (City Property Page) Anticipated Timeline: Item Anticipated dates Research January - March City Council Workshop March 10, 206 Community Engagement Spring and ongoing Potentially Market Property Summer/Fall ATTACHMENTS: None