HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1993 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1110 City of Apple Valley
Dakota County, Minnesota
July 22, 1993
Minutes of the special meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Apple
Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held July 22nd, 1993, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at
Apple Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: President Branning; Commissioners Erickson, Goodwin, Humphrey and
Sterling.
ABSENT: None.
City staff members present were: Executive Director Melena, Secretary Mueller,
City Attorney Sheldon, Finance Director Ballenger and Public Works Director
Gretz.
President Branning called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the agenda for APPROVE AGENDA
tonight's meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, approving the minutes of JULY 8, 1993
the special meeting of July 8th, 1993, as written. Ayes - 5 MINUTES
1110 - Nays - O.
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MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, approving the Certificate SOUTHPORT
of Completion of minimum improvements, of 13,530 square CERT. OF
feet, on Lot 3, Block 1, Southport Centre, as required by COMPLETION
the Contract for Private Development with Ryan Construction,
and authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the
same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, accepting the DONMAR TROPHY
application, dated July 13, 1993, of DonMar Trophies and BUSINESS ASST.
Awards for business incubator rental assistance totaling APPLICATION
approximately $13,024, over three years, for 1,250 square
feet of space; and directing the Attorney to prepare the
necessary agreement. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
Dr. Alan Schmucker was present to ask that his application for SCHMUCKER BUS.
business rental assistance be reconsidered. He explained that he was ASSISTANCE
in business in Apple Valley since 1974, but in June his business APPLICATION
underwent separation and he does not have an office here now. He has
offices in Hastings and Red Wing and plans to open a new one in Apple Valley.
MOTION: of Humphrey, seconded by Erickson, to reconsider and accept RECONSIDER
the application, dated May 25, 1993, of Alan R. Schmucker, SCHMUCKER BUS.
DDS, PA, for business retention /expansion rental assistance ASSISTANCE
totaling approximately $18,495, over three years, for 1,350 APPLICATION
• square feet of space; subject to completion and acceptance
of a business plan by the Small Business Development Center,
and directing Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City of Apple Valley •
Dakota County, Minnesota
July 22, 1993
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Commissioner Sterling said Dr. Schmucker's letterhead shows an address in Apple
Valley and asked if he has already opened an office? Dr. Schmucker said he is
negotiating a lease which is nearly finalized.
Commissioner Goodwin asked if he would open the office without assistance? Dr.
Schmucker said he probably would open it anyway but it would not be as large.
Vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 1 (Goodwin).
Mr. Melena distributed an update of the status of the Business Rental BUSINESS
Assistance Program funding. Final approvals for the three -year ASSISTANCE
program total $69,193 out of the total of $250,000 available. FUNDING
Commissioner Sterling asked Staff to review the application forms APPLICATION
used in the Business Assistance Program. She suggested they include FORMS
the definitions of the three categories available to help determine
in which program they should be considered.
Commissioner Humphrey said it would be helpful if applicants are present at
meetings when they are being considered. Any questions could be answered as they
arise rather than the Board delaying the application for additional information. •
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Erickson, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 o'clock p.m.
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