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City of <br /> Elk Meeting of the Elk River <br /> River Economic Development Authority <br /> Held at the Elk River City Hall <br /> Monday, November 9, 2020 <br /> Members Present: President Dan Tveite, Commissioners Garrett Christianson,Nate Ovall,Jennifer <br /> Wagner,Jeff Hartwig, and Charlie Blesener <br /> Members Absent: Commissioner Matt Westgaard <br /> Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Colleen Eddy ity Administrator Cal <br /> Fortner, Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, ' e meeting of the Elk Rive"r Economic <br /> Development Authority was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Tveite. <br /> 2. Strategic Plan <br /> Tom Leighton,Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., asked the Authority which topics they would like <br /> to focus on and what they found interesting in the report. The Authority noted the following: <br /> ■ Highway 169 and gravel mining area combined. <br /> ■ Downtown Elk River. <br /> ■ Business Friendly. <br /> ✓ If hold people to design` tandards need to explain the why. <br /> ✓ Better segmentation of zoning and business districts. Menu of options for differing need <br /> levels. <br /> ■ Energy City branding has gotten muddy over the last few years. Confusion over where <br /> power comes from and why reliable. <br /> ■ Supporting local businesses through Covid 19 and the upcoming Highway 169 Redefine. <br /> ■ Land availability. <br /> ■ Have a plan/vision for future development of the Great River Energy site (17845 Highway <br /> 10) area. <br /> ■ <br /> Wayfinding/advocacy/communication. <br /> Commissioner Ovall questioned what made Elk River Municipal Utilities energy more reliable than <br /> elsewhere. He thought Great River Energy (GRE),who is leaving Elk River,was a reason. <br /> Mr. Portner clarified the city does not get energy from GRE. He explained the RP3 program and <br /> rating system. He further explained how ERMU purchase power from Minnesota Municipal Power <br /> Agency. He noted GRE has stated they will continue to operate at their site and maintain the <br /> facilities. He stated the parcel with the sorting facility (off 165"'Avenue) recently sold to Malark <br /> Logistics. <br /> Mr. Leighton stated they will create a workplan for each topic discussed and wants to focus the <br />