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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. Approval of Minutes: September 02, and 16, 2008 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA Adjourned Regular Session September 2, 2008 Members Present: President Terry Joos, Commissioners Pat Heitzman, Matt Lehman, Terry Joos, John Schmitt and Steve Clay. f Staff Members Present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; and Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/City Engineer. 1. Roll Call President Joos called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. roll was noted as above. 2. Approval of the Agenda Lehman/Heitzman moved to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 3. 2008-2009 Tax Levy and Budget Adoption Resolution Michael Leek, Community Development Director, presented the EDA with 2008-2009 Tax Levy and Budget Adoption Resolution. Mr. Leek said that Resolution Number 2008-1 requests the ShakopeeCity Council to consent to the tax levy for the EDA. Mr. Leek said that the resolution has been prepared with a levy of $20,000 under the HRA and $60,000 under the EDA levy. Clay/Schmitt offered Resolution Number 2008-1, A Resolution Setting the Tax Levy For 2008/09 By The Economic Development Authority For The City of Shakopee And Adopting The 2009 Budget, and moved its adoption. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Adjourn Lehman/Heitzman moved to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7 :40 p.m. ") =1v.\j'At1~j. U)G JiIdith S. Cox ' \ :EDA Secretary '-/ Kim Weckman Recording Secretary "'~--,,"'-" '''~''''-"''','''''''''''''-''-'''''''''''''''''''''''''~-'''';'~" .,....-.-- .. -.,... "'--,-""",-.--.. ,,". .~.._......,----_.-_._..~. '".. < "".,,"'-'- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA Regular Session September 16, 2008 Members Present: President Terry Joos, Commissioners Pat Heitzman, Matt Lehman, Terry Joos, John Schmitt and Steve Clay. Staff Members Present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; and Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/City Engineer. 1. Roll Call President Joos called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. and roll was noted as above. 2. Approval of the Agenda Lehman/Schmitt moved to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Approval of the Minutes Schmitt/Heitzman moved to approve the minutes from August 19, 2008 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Request of EI Toro for Fa~ade Improvement Program Michael Leek, Community Development Director, presented the EDA with EI Toro's request for funding for fayade improvement. Mr. Leek said that EI Toro's proposed renovation of their building that included fascia, painting and other repairs. The renovation is intended to give the building a more authentic Mexican fayade. The total estimate of the improvements are $33,608.00. The Fayade Improvement Loan Program (FILP) provides loans up to one-half the cost of improvements or a maximum of$25,000. In this case, one-half of the cost would equal $16,804.00. The design review committee recommended making a loan for the fayade improvements but not the sign improvements because more traditional lighting for the sign is desired. Clay/Heitzman moved to direct staff to prepare a loan agreement with EI Toro under the Fayade Improvement Loan Program for fayade improvements as recommended by the design review committee for an amount not to exceed $16,804.00. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Request of Mingsh Bhakta/America's Best Value Inn for Fa~ade Improvement Program Mr. Leek presented a request for fayade improvement from Mingsh Bhakta, owner of America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. Official Proceedings of the October 16, 2008 Economic Development Authority Page -2~ Mr. Leek said that the proposed improvements are for window replacement and signage at a cost of$28,410.00. Mr. Leek said the design review committee does not recommend approval because they felt the request was more maintenance issues rather than improving the fayade of the building. Lehman/Schmitt moved to deny the request for Fayade Improvement Loan Program funding for window replacement and signage for America's Best Value Inn at 1181 First Avenue East. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Request of Giant Wash for Fal;ade Improvement Program Mr. Leek presented a request for fayade improvements from Mark Houser and Mark Lureen for improvements for Giant Wash, 403 I st Avenue West. Mr. Leek said the proposed improvements are for window replacement at a cost of $21,000. Mr. Leek said the design review committee does not recommend approval because they felt the request was more maintenance issues rather than improving the fayade of the building. Lehman/Schmitt moved to deny the request for Fayade Improvement Loan Program funding for window replacement for Giant Wash at 403 I st Avenue West. Motion carried 5-0. Cnc!. Lehman asked to have the Fayade Improvement Loan Program policy changed to require applicants to provide more than one estimate for fayade improvement rather than one which is required currently. Commissioners Joos and Schmitt agreed. Mr. Leek said he would draft an amendment and bring it back for approval. 7. Adjourn Lehman/Heitzman moved to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. uJJlX~ TIdith S. Cox DA Secretary Kim Weckman Recording Secretary