Economic Development Authority

NORTH BRANCH ⎯⎯⎯Minnesota⎯⎯⎯ Sara Paul Chair Dennis Johnson Vice Chair Jessica Thelander ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Commissioner REGULAR AGENDA Marshall Saunders TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Commissioner CITY HALL, 6408 ELM STREET, NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056 Patrick Meachem Councilmember Cassie Keocher Commissioner Kevin Schieber Mayor 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items that are not on the Agenda. Please raise your hand to be recognized. Please state your name and address for the record. This section is for the express purpose of addressing concerns of City services and operations. It shall not be used to clarify individual’s views for political purposes. 5. AGENDA APPROVAL a. Approve Agenda ACTION 6. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. a. Approval of June 16, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes ACTION 7. REPORTS a. Chisago County HRA-EDA Update VERBAL UPDATE Economic Development Authority REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 2026 b. North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce Update VERBAL UPDATE c. North Branch Area Schools Update VERBAL UPDATE d. EDA Executive Director Update VERBAL UPDATE e. Consider Approval of Resolution R-345-2026 approving the establishment of TIF ACTION District 2026-2 and adoption of the TIF Plan f. 2027 EDA Budget ACTION g. Comprehensive Plan Update INFO h. Storefront Facade Program - 6943 St Croix Trail ACTION 8. NEXT MEETING - August 18, 2026 - 330PM 9. ADJOURNMENT EDA Mission Statement. To be proactive in maintaining and enhancing the economic viability of North Branch through partnerships, innovation, and strategic action. EDA Goals: • Successfully become one of the first communities in the region mentioned as a choice for business location. • Attract new industries that bring an enhanced tax base, quality jobs, and new capital into the community. • Support existing businesses and encourage their continued prosperity and growth. • Address critical systems that influence site location decisions. North Branch City 7/21/2026