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MEETING MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
6:30 P.M. Monday, December 14, 2020
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA), was held remotely
via conference call and was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Knutson.
B. ROLL CALL
William Knutson, President Present
Bryan Smith, Vice President Present
Marylee Abrams, Commissioner Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Commissioner Present
Sylvia Neblett, Treasurer Present
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Neblett Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 28, 2020 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Neblett moved to approve the September 28, 2020 Economic
Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution Approving CARES Grants to Liquor License Holders
Finance Director Paulseth gave the staff report.
Commissioner Neblett moved to approve the resolution approving CARES funding grants
in the total amount of $27,888.99 to Maplewood liquor license holders.
Resolution 20-12-0006
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION APPROVING CARES GRANTS TO LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2020, the Maplewood City Council allocated up to
$30,000 in CARES Act funding for business assistance grants for Maplewood liquor
license holders to reimburse for two months of license fees during the pandemic closure.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood Economic
Development Authority (EDA) approves the distribution of $27,888.99 in CARES Act
grants to Maplewood liquor license holders, effective 9/9/2020.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2021 Economic Development Authority Meeting Schedule
Assistant Executive Director Thomson gave the staff report.
Commissioner Juenemann moved to approve the 2021 Economic Development Authority
meeting schedule with meetings on January 11, April 12, July 12, September 13, and
December 13.
Seconded by Commissioner Abrams Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
2. Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 subd. 3(c)) to Discuss Sale of
Properties
a. 1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N
b. 2501 Londin Lane East
Commissioner Abrams moved to close the meeting to go into closed session pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subd. 3(c) to consider purchase offers or counter
offers for properties located at 1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N, and then
separately to consider purchase offers or counter offers for the property located at 2501
Londin Lane East.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
Economic Development Authority went into closed session at 6:40 p.m.
The following were present during the meeting:
President Knutson, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Abrams, Commissioner Neblett,
Commissioner Juenemann, Executive Director Coleman, Assistant Executive Director
Thomson, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Sable, EDA Attorney Batty, IT Director
Fowlds.
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The closed session was recessed at 7:12 p.m. to the conclusion of the council meeting.
The closed session was reconvened at 9:52 p.m.
H. ADJOURNMENT
President Knutson adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. while in closed session.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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