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C0ity of <br /> hlk ,�� , Special Meeting of the Elk River <br /> River Economic Development Authority <br /> Held at the Elk River City Hall <br /> Monday,March 18,2019 <br /> Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Charlie Blesener, Garrett <br /> Christianson,Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer Wagner <br /> Members Absent: Commissioners Bryan Provo <br /> Staff Present: Economic Development Director Amanda Othoudt,Economic <br /> Development Specialist Colleen Eddy,ERMU Conservation and Key <br /> Accounts Manager Tom Sagstetter,and Deputy Clerk Jessica Miller <br /> I. Call Meeting to Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Economic <br /> Development Authority was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Tveite. <br /> 2. Work Session-Energy Incentive Program <br /> • Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> It was questioned if the developer should be responsible for costs associated with <br /> public hearings or legal fees. <br /> President Tveite indicated public hearings are only required when financial assistance <br /> exceeds$150,000 and suggested requiring legal fees for anything in excess of that <br /> amount.Mr. Sagstetter explained a project requiring over$150,000 financial <br /> assistance would be large and more than likely would require discussions a year or <br /> two in advance. <br /> Mr. Sagstetter suggested increasing the electric capacity for data centers to 500kW or <br /> 750kW per month. The EDA concurred. <br /> Commissioner Blesener questioned if the requirement for data centers to create jobs <br /> within two years should be included as it is for manufacturing. Ms. Othoudt <br /> indicated she will add language. <br /> Commissioner Ovall questioned if more general terms should be used for <br /> manufacturing. He explained he's envisioning distribution centers like Amazon or <br /> FedEx and manufacturing may not be as inclusive for businesses we may wish to <br /> attract. Commissioner Christianson concurred. <br /> • Ms. Othoudt suggested saying manufacturing and distribution. The EDA concurred. <br /> Discussion took place on making it clear in the policy whether or not business <br /> subsidy is required.Ms. Othoudt explained the attorney drafted the language. It was <br />