041625 EDA Minutes
Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority
Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2025
A meeting of the Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority was called to order by Barb Fivecoate at 5:04 p.m. with the following members present: Brad Gustafson, Corey Nelson, Steve Giorgi, Barb Fivecoate and Eric Monson. Absent members: Julie Buria and Alan Johnson. Also present: Executive Director, Craig Wainio.
Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.
Monsters Ink was present to discuss a Phase 1 on the proposed site.
Viking Coke soil issues were discussed.
Tapestry was at the meeting and discussed their proposal for the senior housing complex.
Open discussion included Woodland Estates Phase 2, Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to apply to the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program. Motion carried 5-0.
Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to take an ad out in the Chamber guide for the campground. Motion carried 5-0.
Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to host a breakfast connections event at the campground on August 13th. Motion carried 5-0.
Nelson moved and Giorgi seconded to reach out to the owners for the former high school to ascertain their intentions. Motion carried 5-0.
Nelson moved and Gustafson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Craig J. Wainio
Executive Director
