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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TIdith S. Cox
DA Secretary
Kim Weckman
Recording Secretary