03-16 EDA Regular
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Supple at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
EDA Members
Present: Mary Supple, President; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Sue Sandahl; and Pat
Elliott.
EDA Members
Absent: Erin Vrieze Daniels
Staff Present: John Stark, Executive Director; and Julie Urban, Housing Manager.
OPEN FORUM
No speakers
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the minutes of the regular Economic
Development Authority meeting of January 21, 2020.
Motion carried 4-0
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Sandahl, 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 and noted that the attached
Resolution for item B was inaccurate and an updated version was provided at the meeting.
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A. Consideration of an amendment to the guidelines to the Kids @ Home Program to allow
an increase in allowable income up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (S.R. No
9)
B. Consideration of a resolution granting the Executive Director authority to extend EDA
contracts and agreements in the event of an emergency. (S.R. No. 10)
RESOLUTION NO. 21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO EXTEND
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0
Item #3 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Item #4 DISCUSSION OF CREATION OF A DISPLACED BUSINES GRANT (S.R. NO. 11)
Executive Director Stark presented Staff Report 11.
Commissioner Regan Gonzalez inquired about current businesses located in a potential
redevelopment site and the Uniform Relocation Act.
Executive Director Stark provided information regarding the Uniform Relocation Act, and
when it would be applicable.
Additional EDA funding sources that are already in place were discussed.
Commissioners Supple, Sandahl and Regan Gonzalez agreed with the program guidelines
presented.
The effects on current projects due to the Covid-19 Stay at Home order were discussed.
Item #5 EDA DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Item #6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Stark reported that the EDA’s energy efficient business loan program is
up and running and on the EDA webpage, and mentioned staff is looking into partnering with other
agencies in the future to offer more programs. The revolving loan fund should be up and running in
the near future.
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Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott that the following claims and payroll be approved:
U.S. BANK 3/16/2020
EDA Checks: 20346-20360 $9,736.00
$9,736.00
TOTAL
Motion carried 4-0
Item #8 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:35 p.m.
Date Approved: April 20, 2020
Mary B. Supple
President
LaTonia DuBois John Stark
Administrative Assistant Executive Director