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MEETING MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
CONCURRENT MEETING WITH THE
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA) was held in
the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by President
Abrams.
B. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, President Present
Rebecca Cave, Vice President Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Commissioner Present
Chonburi Lee, Commissioner Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Commissioner Present, via roll call
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Cave moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 14, 2025, Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Juenemann moved to approve the July 14, 2025 Economic Development
Authority Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Cave via roll call
Ayes – President Abrams
Commissioner Cave
Commissioner Juenemann
Commissioner Villavicencio
Abstain – Commissioner Lee
The motion passed.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Economic Development Strategy
Executive Director Sable provided background for the agenda item. Assistant Executive
Director Parr gave the presentation. Commissioners asked questions and provided
comments.
No action required.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. EDA Budget Discussion
Executive Director Sable gave the staff report. Assistant Treasurer Rueb provided
additional information. Commissioners discussed the agenda item and provided
comments. Each Commissioner shared opinions on the option of a dedicated EDA levy.
No action required.
H. ADJOURNMENT
President Abrams adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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