08-19 EDA Regular
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
August 19, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Supple at 7:27 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
EDA Members Mary Supple, President; Pat Elliott; Maria Regan Gonzalez, and Erin Vrieze
Present: Daniels.
EDA Members Sue Sandahl
Absent:
Staff Present: John Stark, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Housing Manager; Katie
Rodriguez, City Manager; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Neil Ruhland,
Communications and Engagement Manager.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2019.
M/Vrieze Daniels, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of the regular Economic Development
Authority meeting of January 15, 2019.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Director Stark presented the Consent Calendar:
A. Consideration of the adoption of revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Policy with
regards to Housing and Redevelopment Authority scattered-site programs.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX
LEVY FOR PAYABLE 2020 FOR CERTIFICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
Finance Director Regis presented the staff report regarding the proposed EDA property tax
levy for 2020, explaining that the levy represents a 2.34% decrease from this year. Executive
Director Stark gave a presentation on the budget, reviewing the various programs funded by the
EDA.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked for additional information on use of the Open to
Business program. Executive Director Stark explained that there would be a future work session on
a potential Business Development program and that he would bring data on usage at that time.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to approve resolutions approving the proposed property tax
levy for payable 2020 for certification to Hennepin County.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 EDA DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
None.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Vrieze Daniels, S/Regan Gonzalez that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 2/18/19
EDA Checks: 20153-20169 $44,904.00
TOTAL $44,904.00
U.S. BANK 3/18/19
EDA Checks: 20170 - 20182 $12,150.00
TOTAL $12,150.00
U.S. BANK 4/15/19
EDA Checks: 20183 - 20193 $7,250.00
TOTAL $7,250.00
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U.S. BANK 5/20/19
EDA Checks: 20194 - 20207 $14,050.00
TOTAL $14,050.00
U.S. BANK 6/17/19
EDA Checks: 20208 - 20224 $29,307.00
TOTAL $29,307.00
U.S. BANK 7/15/19
EDA Checks: 20225 - 20240 $40,435.75
TOTAL $40,435.75
U.S. BANK 8/19/19
EDA Checks: 20241- 20253 $9,050.00
TOTAL $9,050.00
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:40 p.m.
Date Approved: November 18, 2019
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