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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.10.26 EDA MinutesMINUTES FROM THE HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 8:30 am. Present: Miron, Arcand, Bever, Charpentier, Klein, Skarich Absent: Granger City Administrator, Mike Ericson Community Development Director, Bryan Bear Administrative Intern, Tom Denaway APPROVE BY-LAWS Board of Commissioners and City Staff reviewed a resolution organizing the EDA and the proposed by- laws for the organization. After discussion among Board Members, the following appointments were made: President: Fran Miron Vice -President: Phil Klein Secretary: Mike Ericson Treasurer: Jan Arcand Assistant Treasurer: Ron Otkin Skarich made motion, Klein seconded, to adopt resolution 2004-4, A RESOLUTION ORGANIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY VOTING AYE: Miron, Arcand, Bever, Charpentier, Klein, Skarich Motion Passed SELECTION OF REGULAR MEETING DATE, TIME, & LENGTH OF MEETING After discussion between the Board of Commissioners and City Staff, the regular EDA schedule was set for the third Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for two hours. Miron made motion, Bever seconded, to establish the regular EDA meeting schedule for the third Monday of the Month at 8:30 a.m., at Hugo City Hall. All Aye. Motion Carried PURPOSE STATEMENT, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES Board Members discussed potential goals and objectives of the EDA, and expressed their need for greater background information regarding current City projects. The Board directed staff to prepare a list of potential goals and objectives along with a list of purpose statements for the next meeting of the EDA. No formal Board action was taken. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ANTIQUE STORE/OLD NADEAU'S BUILDING At its August 16, 2004 meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations with Mike and Catherine Anderson for the purchase of the antique store, formerly doing business as the old Nadeau's Market. Staff has inspected the building, and has had several meetings with City Assessor Frank Langer and the Andersons, and is prepared to present a purchase agreement, subject and contingent to a funding Source. At its October 4, 2004 meeting, Council directed this matter be placed on the agenda for the first EDA meeting and direct staff to find a funding source for purchase of the property. Community Development Director Bryan Bear informed the Authority about the newly created Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from Washington County. Washington County recently became an entitlement County meaning it is now able to receive Federal funding through the Department of Housing to help fund projects beneficial to populations with low and moderate income. Bryan stated that the purchase of the antique store, and the remaining non -City owned parcels along Egg Lake, could be eligible to receive CDBG funds. Bryan also stated that he would be attending an informational meeting, regarding CDBG, with Washington County on November 7, 2004 and that any interested Board members would be welcome to attend. The Board directed staff to attend the meeting with Washington County and to report back. No formal Board action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Arcand made motion, Klein seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am. All Aye. Motion Carried. Tom Denaway Administrative Intern