Economic Development Authority

Maple Grove Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes August 3, 2020 Call to Order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, an Economic Development Authority Meeting of the Maple Grove City Council was held at 7: 30 p. m. on August 3, 2020 at the Maple Grove Government Center/ Public Safety Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Members present were President Mark Steffenson, Vice President Karen Jaeger, Secretary Heidi Nelson, Treasurer Judy Hanson, and Commissioners Phil Leith and Kristy Barnett. Absent was none. Present also were Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director; Peter Vickerman, Planning Manager; Economic Development Manager Brett Angell; Ken Ashfeld, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer; and Justin Templin, City Attorney. President Steffenson called the meeting to order at 8: 08 p.m. Consent Items A. Meeting Minutes— July 20, 2020 B. Scattered Site Housing Portfolio Management Services Motion to ratify the professional services with Great Lakes Management for the purpose of management, maintenance, and accounting for the Scattered Site Housing portfolio. Motion by Commissioner Leith, seconded by Commissioner Barnett, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon call of the motion by President Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Main Street Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom Planning and requested the EDA consider approving a contract with WSB for Enhancement the purpose of providing planning and design services for the enhancement of the Main Street corridor. He explained this Services corridor was just over 20 years old and it was vital for the city to reinvest in this urban area. He reported improvements were necessary for the streets which would occur in the summer of 2021. The timeline for the project was discussed in further detail. Staff commented further on the services that would be Maple Grove EDA Minutes August 3, 2020 Page 2 provided by WSB for the corridor project and recommended approval of the agreement. Vice President Jaeger asked if Main Street was owned by more than one company. Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom reported this was the case noting there were multiple stakeholders that would be included in this planning process. Motion by Commissioner Leith, seconded by Vice President Jaeger, to approve entering into an agreement for professional services with WSB and Associates for the purpose of providing professional planning, public engagement, and design services for the enhancement of Main Street. Upon call of the motion by President Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. General Economic Development Manager Angell provided the Council Business with a general business update for the City of Maple Grove. He reported the EDA has received 17 applications since last Update Monday when the second round of the loan program opened. He explained these loan applications have been transferred onto CMDC for underwriting. He explained the city has received seven recommendations for approval. He reviewed the business types that have applied for this round of grants. He indicated 14 businesses in Maple Grove have received State DEED loans. He stated Hennepin County has a small business grant program that was underway and staff was working to make the general public aware of this program. Economic Development Manager Angell discussed the new businesses that would be opening in Maple Grove in the coming weeks and months. Economic Development Manager Angell commented on the new mask mandate and reported the city has 70,000 masks to distribute to local businesses. He reported each business in the community was eligible to receive 500 masks. He stated all of the local businesses have been very appreciative of the city' s efforts. Vice President Jaeger asked if businesses that received money through the COVID- ELF program would be eligible for the COVID- RLF program. Economic Development Manager Maple Grove EDA Minutes August 3, 2020 Page 3 Angell commented these businesses would not be eligible for the second round of loans. Adjournment Motion by Vice President Jaeger, seconded by Treasurer Hanson, to adjourn to the City Council meeting. Upon call of the motion by President Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 23 p. m. by President Steffenson. Respectfully submitted, 1. l Heidi Nelson EDA Secretary