Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2011

Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority

Regular Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2011

A meeting of the Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice President Bob Voss, at 5:32 p.m. with the following members present:  Barb Fivecoate, Andrea Wilson, Bob Voss and Susan Tuomela. Absent were Tony Zupancich, Allen Nelson and Alan Stanaway.  Also present was Executive Director, Craig Wainio.

Consent Agenda:  A motion was made by Tuomela and supported by Fivecoate to approve the consent agenda.  Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Lisa Harkins made a presentation concerning her business to be opened in Plaza 53.  Fivecoate moved and Wilson supported that Wainio work with Ms. Harkins on providing financing for her efforts.  Motion carried 4-0.

Committee and Staff Reports:

Wainio updated the Board on the Petrini property on the east side of Highway 53. 

The Calvary Cemetery was discussed.  Fivecoate moved and Voss seconded to have Benchmark Engineering review the property to determine its suitability for development.  Motion carried 4-0.

Fairview Clinic amendment to the development agreement was discussed.  Fivecoate moved and Wilson seconded to contact Jim Bymark and ascertain Fairview’s future plans for the site covered by the amendment.  Motion carried 4-0

A motion was made by Wilson and supported by Fivecoate to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m.  Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by:

Craig J. Wainio

Executive Director