Minutes

of the

Regular Meeting of the

Detroit Lakes Development Authority

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

4:30 PM, City Administration Building,

Conference Room

MEMBERS PRESENT:    Jim Anderson, Tom Klyve, Mark Hagen, Bruce Imholte, Dennis Winskowski, Mary Beth Gilsdorf

MEMBERS ABSENT:      Greg Hildenbrand

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, November 3, 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 Mark Hagen seconded by Commissioner Tom Klyve  and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held   October 6th, 2009.        

III.     FINANCIALS:

          A motion was made by Commissioner Dennis Winskowski seconded by Commissioner  Bruce Imholte and carried unanimously to approve the financial report and payment of claims through September 30, 2009.

IV.     OLD BUSINESS:

A.      Update on the sale of the Lincoln Rink property

          Larry Remmen reported that a purchase agreement for the Lincoln Rink property  between MeritCare and the City will be signed with a closing date of February 25th,           2010.

B.      Update on acquisition of the Evan’s property

          Larry Remmen reported that he discussed the Authority’s offer of $31,000 with  Steve Evans for the purchase of the 2838 SF piece of property owned by Evans and located        in the Crescent Development area.  Steve Evans wants to stick to the appraisal price of $35,000.  After discussion, the Authority agreed to defer action and keep the option open on this property.  City Staff will look into the location of the utilities in that area and review the Engineer’s Report that will be presented at the next City Council Meeting.  The Engineer’s Report will be reviewed at the next Authority meeting.        

V.      NEW BUSINESS:

A.      Consideration to the loan request of Snowy Owl Aviation

          Larry Remmen reported that this item will be discussed at the next Authority when Mr. Todd Centerwall will be present to answer any questions the Authority may have. 

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