Minutes

of the

Regular Meeting Of

DETROIT LAKES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Tuesday, May 10th 2005

4:30 PM

Conference Room, City Administration Building

MEMBERS PRESENT:     Dixie Johnson, Tom Klyve, Matt Brenk, Jim  Anderson   

MEMBERS ABSENT:      Tim Olson, Greg Hildenbrand, Mark Hagen              

OTHERS PRESENT:       Larry Remmen,  Nancy Wichmann, Richard Grabow, Ron Zeman, James         Hannon, Audra-White Earth Initiative

I.       Call To Order:

          Chairman Dixie Johnson 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, May 10th 2005.  All members of the Authority having been duly notified of the meeting and the business to be transacted.

II.     Minutes:

        A motion was made by Commissioner Matt Brenk, seconded by Commissioner Tom Klyve and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 19, 2005 as presented.

III.    Financials:

A.      None

IV.    Old Business:

A.      None

V.      New Business:

A.      CONSIDERATION TO THE USE OF QZAB DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FOR LODGE   ON THE LAKE LOAN AS PROPOSED BY MIDWEST BANK

          Larry Remmen reported that no action will be taken today as the Authority is awaiting more information to be addressed at a future date.  A subcommittee meeting has been held to discuss the use of QZAB debt service funds for Lodge On The Lake.

B.      CONSIDERATION TO THE SALE OF LOT 6, BLOCK ONE, DETROIT LAKES NORTH INDUSTRIAL PARK

          Larry Remmen informed the Authority that he had been offered $28,500 for Lot 6, Block One, Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park.  Linda Livingston offered $30,000 for the lot to develop an animal training facility, and would like to acquire more land east of Team Industries.  No action needs to be taken.

C.      CONSIDERATION TO THE REQUEST OF GCI BUILDERS TO ASSIGN TIF PAYMENTS TO HEARTLAND HOME CONSTRUCTION LLC

          GCI  Builders, Inc., the company that owns the two apartment buildings on Dean Street (Pleasant Acre Gardens & Pleasant Acre Gardens Two) is requesting a change in TIF payment to Heartland Home Construction, LLC., an additional partner.  A motion was made by Commissioner Matt Brenk, seconded by Commissioner Jim Anderson and carried unanimously to change TIF payment to Heartland Home Construction, LLC. as presented.

D.      OTHER

          Larry Remmen reported that he received an e-mail from Lana Fralich, Becker County EDA, informing him that the County is purchasing property at 1120 8^th Street, to lease to the Becker County Workshop.  Minor renovations need to be done, and are requesting approval from the Development Authority since it’s operations are within the City limits.   The Authority agreed to support the EDA’s project.  A motion was made by Commissioner Jim Anderson, seconded by         Commissioner Tom Klyve and carried unanimously to give the Becker County  EDA authority to acquire property at 1120 8^th Street SE to lease to the Becker County Workshop.

VI.    Adjournment

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

                                                                Signed

                                                                Larry Remmen

                                                                Community Development Director