Minutes

of the

Regular Meeting Of

DETROIT LAKES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

4:30 PM

Conference Room

 City Administration Building

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

MEMBERS ABSENT:      Dixie Johnson and Matt Brenk

OTHERS PRESENT:       Larry Remmen, Nancy Wichmann,

I.       Call To Order:

          In the absence of Chairman Dixie Johnson, Vice Chairman Tim Olson called the meeting of the Detroit Lakes Development Authority to order at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building, 1025 Roosevelt Avenue on Tuesday, August 9, 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 Tom Klyve, seconded by Commissioner Jim Anderson and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 26th 2005 as presented.

III.    Financials:

A.      None

IV.    Old Business:

A.      Members of the Authority discussed the proclamation of support for the Humane Society to construct a facility.  A motion was made by Commissioner Jim Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mark Hagen and carried without dissent to adopt a resolution of support for the Humane Society Project.

V.      New Business:

A.      Public hearing to give consideration to the request of Doghouse Dyeworks for JOBZ incentives

          Vice Chairman Tim Olson opened the public hearing to give consideration to the request of Doghouse Dyeworks for JOBZ incentives.  The Authority reviewed the discussion that they had earlier this year and the request of Doghouse Dyeworks to expand their facility and employ 10 additional people. They have started building their addition.  The public hearing was closed.  A motion was made by Commissioner Tom Klyve, seconded by Commissioner Greg Hildenbrand and carried unanimously to approve Doghouse Dyework’s request for JOBZ incentives.

B.      Other

          Larry Remmen reported he had a meeting with Don Lefebvre who owns 31 acres near Willow Springs.  A significant portion of the property is wetlands.  Lefebvre is asking $40,000 for the property which abuts the City limits.  This purchase of land may be beneficial to the City rather than purchasing the Koenig property. Commissioner Jim Anderson recommended Larry Remmen further discuss this land purchase with Don Lefebvre and report back to the Authority.   

VI.    Adjournment

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

                                                                Signed

                                                                Larry Remmen

                                                                Community Development Director