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MEETING MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M. Monday, August 25, 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 6:01 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
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Lee moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 28, 2025, Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Cave moved to approve the July 28, 2025 Economic Development
Authority Special Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Economic Development Strategy
Assistant Executive Director Parr introduced the agenda item. Breanne Kennedy, Thrive
Consultant, gave the presentation. Commissioner provided additional comments.
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Commissioner Lee moved to approve the Maplewood Economic Development Strategy.
Seconded by Commissioner Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. EDA Budget Discussion
Assistant Treasurer Rueb gave the presentation and presented various budget scenarios.
Assistant Executive Director Parr and Executive Director Sable provided additional
information. EDA Commissioners asked questions and shared their opinions on the
budget options.
No action required.
G. NEW BUSINESS
None
H. ADJOURNMENT
President Abrams adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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