HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.02.12 EDA MinutesMINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.
PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Klein, Puleo and Weidt
ABSENT: Granger
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Planner
Liz Hanson, Community Development Intern
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2013
Klein made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of January
14, 2013.
All ayes. Motion carried.
SUPERAMERICA —14815 FOREST BLVD N
Staff welcomed and introduced Mark Smith, one of the managers of SuperAmerica, to
the EDA. The business recently transitioned over from being 61 Stop to SuperAmerica.
The reason for the transition was to provide more reliable, consistent products for the
consumers. Becoming a franchise operation made that provision more feasible. Because
of this transition the business has seen an influx in customers and sales. The EDA
welcomed him to the community.
DISCUSSION ON BANNERS
Cindy Petty, member of the HBA, discussed with the EDA the desire to have banners
along Highway 61. There is a desire from the HBA and Highway 61 businesses to place
banners on Highway 61 to match what is currently on Frenchman Road. This could be a
way to beautify the area as well as attract development and businesses.
Staff stated that there may be potential for beautification efforts while planning the
Hardwood Creek Trail with the County.
UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EFFORTS
Staff updated the EDA on Washington County's economic development efforts. Staff
informed the EDA that there will be a Washington County Board meeting on February
26th, and the EDA is welcome to attend.
Klein made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to make the February 26th Washington
County Board meeting an EDA meeting.
All ayes. Motion carried.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment.
Carpenters property is almost ready to go into tax forfeiture, and the City will try to
purchase the property from Cathy Anderson before that process starts.
Pete Sampair continues to update staff of his progress using the LCDA Met Council grant
for planning development on his site. The project is on hold at this time.
Bill Lentsch is still in contact with City staff about his progress in developing the land
west of Lions Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Puleo made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 6:03 pm.
All ayes. Motion carried.