Minutes

of the

Regular Meeting Of

DETROIT LAKES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 4:30 PM

Conference Room

 City Administration Building

MEMBERS PRESENT:     Jim Anderson Mark Hagen, Tom Klyve, Mary Beth Gilsdorf,                                         Dixie Johnson, Greg Hildenbrand

MEMBERS ABSENT:      Matt Brenk,

OTHERS PRESENT:       Larry Remmen, Community Development Director, Nancy                                          Wichmann, Richard Grabow, Bob Bristlin, Guy Huus

I.       Call To Order:

          Chairman Jim Anderson called the meeting of the Detroit Lakes DevelopmentAuthority to

order at 4:30 PM in the Conference Room of the City Administration Building, 1025 Roosevelt

Avenue on Tuesday, July 17, 2007.  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 Mary Beth Gilsdorf seconded and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held

June 26th, 2007 as presented.

III.    Financials:

          None

IV.    Old Business

A.      None

V.      New Business:

A.      Public hearing to give consideration to the request for JOBZ incentives for Dakota

Natural Foods, Inc.,

          Larry Remmen reported that Guy Huss, Dakota Natural Foods, Inc. was present to answer

any questions regarding their request for JOBZ incentives.  Dakota Kid plans to relocate their sunflower manufacturing business from North Dakota and relocate to a building constructed by

Bob Bristlin at 1289 Cormorant Avenue, Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park.  Initially four full

time jobs will be created and 9+ jobs are projected to be added over a three year period. It is

their intent to expand and construct a 19,000 SF addition to the building with a total project

cost of $2.5 million when completed.  The purchase of Bob Bristlin’s building will result in a

search of more land for Bristlin’s relocation.   

        Chairman Jim Anderson opened the public hearing to give consideration to the JOBZ

incentive request for Dakota Natural Foods, Inc.,  Bob Bristlin spoke in favor of the project, and Chairman Jim Anderson closed the public hearing.  A motion was made by Commissioner Mark

Hagen, seconded by Commissioner Dixie Johnson and carried unanimously to approve the JOBZ incentive request for Dakota Natural Foods, Inc. as presented and to include entering into a

JOBZ Agreement. 

        Larry Remmen stated that Dakota Kid is also requesting a three year option at $1,000 to purchase the adjoining 186’ x 420’ lot.  The set price is $49,000 with $22,000 in special assessments.  This option would be for the future expansion plan.  Larry Remmen consulted the State of Minnesota and this property could be included in the JOBZ even if it is not owned by

Dakota Natural Foods.

        The Authority discussed the proposed option and the deviation from the Authority’s set

policy on the purchase of land.  They agreed that this circumstance would be permitted due to

the fact that there is a planned project expansion on the property, and the purchasers own

and are developing the adjacent property.

        A motion was made by Mary Beth Gilsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Dixie Johnson and carried unanimously to approve the sale of the 420’ x 186’ adjacent property and enter into a contract for deed for the $1,000 down and the remainder of the payment made with a three year balloon.

B.      Consideration to quotes for airport sign;

          The Authority reviewed the proposed airport sign.  Two quotes were received:, Fast Signs (Mark Olson) $5,699.83.  Signs By Howard $7,632. After discussion the Authority unanimously

agreed to table this item.  Larry Remmen will simplify the ad and present options to the

Authority at the next meeting.

F.      Other

        Chairman Jim Anderson thanked Commissioner Dixie Johnson for serving on the

Development Authority since its creation in 1985. 

VI.    Adjournment

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

                                                        Signed                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                Larry Remmen                                                                                                                     Community Development Director