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Member MacLennan agreed with Member Riley that this is not a project that would advance the <br />economic vitality of the community. He did not think that the EDA should be in charge of renting <br />space. He agreed that this should go back to the City Council. <br />Acting Chairperson Stewart agreed that this would not add up as an EDA project and therefore <br />should be returned to the City Council as their issue and decision. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan recognized the consensus of the EDA that this is not a <br />building the EDA wants to own and operate. He stated that the EDA could still make the decision <br />to fix the door and soffits, as that is something the EDA has done in the past. <br />Member Johnson asked if the EDA has to make a decision on any of this today. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the contractors have a window in which <br />they can complete the work, and he does not want this to go into winter because there is a hole <br />near the door which would allow pests to enter. <br />Member Lindahl agreed that the soffits and door should be replaced at this time and if there is a <br />user in the future, they could review how the renovation costs could be funded. <br />Member MacLennan agreed, as they do not want critters occupying the space, but the renovation <br />should not fall upon the EDA. <br />Member Howell stated that the EDA comments reaffirm her original direction that the park fund <br />could be used rather than the EDA, as that would seem to be a more suitable use for the small <br />space. <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Lindahl, to authorize staff to work with DKN <br />Construction and MN Wild Animal Management to Complete Pest Removal and Building <br />Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from the EDA Unencumbered Fund Balance. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Stewart, Members Johnson, Lindahl, Howell, <br />MacLennan, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Wiyninger. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked if this should go forward on the Consent <br />Agenda for the City Council to communicate this information. <br />Member Howell stated that she would like to have a follow up presentation at the city council <br />work session (rather than on consent). She and Member Riley agreed that staff could move <br />forward with the maintenance work approved by the EDA. <br />4.05: Review Proposed Change to Auto Body Project by Blanery LLC <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Economic Development Authority/ August 8, 2024 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />