Minutes

of the

Regular Meeting of the

Detroit Lakes Development Authority

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

4:30 PM, City Administration Building,  Conference Room

MEMBERS PRESENT:                Jim Anderson, Tom Klyve, Greg Hildenbrand, Mark Hagen,

MEMBERS ABSENT:                  Dennis Winskowski, Mary Beth Gilsdorf, Bruce Imholte

OTHERS PRESENT:                   Robert Louiseau, Nancy Wichmann, Larry Remmen,

 I.      CALL TO ORDER:

          Chairman Jim Anderson called the meeting of the Detroit Lakes Development  Authority to order at 4:30 PM in the Conference Room of the City Administration Building, 1025           Roosevelt Avenue on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.  All members of the Authority have been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted. 

 II.     MINUTES:

          A motion was made by Commissioner Greg Hildenbrand seconded by Commissioner Tom Klyve and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting  held September 1,       2009.

III.     FINANCIALS:

          A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Hagen seconded by Commissioner Tom Klyve and  carried unanimously to approve the financial report and payment of claims through August 31, 2009.

IV.     OLD BUSINESS:

A.      None

V.      NEW BUSINESS:

A.      Consideration to the acquisition of lots 21 and 22, Block 2 Ole S. Gullings Addition(Steve Evans)

          The Authority reviewed the appraisal for Lots 21 and 22, Block 2 Ole S. Gullings  Addition (Steve Evans’ property) which was for $35,000 and located in the Gateway District.  Discussion was held whether or not to receive second appraisal.

          It was the consensus of the Authority to authorize City Staff to negotiate the sale price with the seller, based upon the idea that the paving has no value for the Authority.

C.      Other

          None

  VI.   Adjournment

          There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.                                 

                                                                             Signed                                                                                                                                     

                                                                             Larry Remmen, Community Development Director