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<br /> <br />Economic Development Authority Minutes <br />July 15, 2024 <br />--------- <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> There were no public hearings. <br /> <br />7. GENERAL BUSINESS <br /> <br /> 7.1 General Updates <br /> The staff report was presented. <br /> <br />Mr. O'Neil discussed changes to the convenience store/gas station plans that were submitted. The <br />revised plans have the potential for a one-bay drive-through car wash on the south side. <br /> <br />The city will close out their involvement with the Heritage Millwork project by the end of July 2024. <br /> <br />The EDA partnered with Sherburne County on a joint booth at the Elk River Chamber of Commerce <br />golf tournament. <br /> <br />Once the city switches from Baker Tilly to Ehlers the new company would like to run through any <br />existing programs and offer suggestions. <br /> <br />Mr. O'Neil stated that Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funding may be available for electric <br />vehicle charging. <br /> <br />Mr. Mollan gave an update on EDA subcommittees. Together Elk River has completed the third <br />business reel for Minnesota Roots. Downtown banners have been installed. The Beautification and <br />Public Arts Committee had a meeting on July 15, 2024 to discuss the new public art. <br /> <br />8. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING <br /> The regular meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Acting Chair Beyer called the work session to order at 5:44 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />9. WORK SESSION – UPPER TOWN CONFERENCE ROOM <br /> <br /> 9.1 2025 Budget Workshop <br /> Mr. O'Neil reviewed the budget with the Commission. He noted that building permits are down. <br /> <br />Commissioner Westgaard agreed that the budgeted $20,000 should be kept for use by the Together <br />Elk River Committee. <br /> <br />Mr. O'Neil recommended keeping the budgeted $10,000 for public art. <br /> <br />Mr. O'Neil stated that, while money is not budgeted, the commission should think about what is next <br />with new property development. <br /> <br />Commissioner Westgaard would like to examine what the EDA has learned after three years of <br />construction on Highway 169. Do they know anything different now from an economic standpoint? <br />Could a new intersection drive industrial development? Commissioner Beyer added that, as soon as <br />Highway 169 is completed, the land in Elk River will be more attractive.