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THE MAYER RECORDER

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September 4, 2025 EDA Meeting

Mayer City CouncilFriday, September 5, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Approval of April 21st meeting minutes

Review of the 2026 Business Improvement Grant Program

Solicitation modifications for 2026 grant cycle

Individual business reports

Discussion of grant impact and community transparency

Economic development updates

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member

Approve April 21st meeting minutes

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member

Approve 2026 solicitation with updated timeline

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member

Adjourn the meeting

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member

Notable Quotes (2)

If we want to back that up to January... we don't have to change anything. That's not what I was looking for. But like, if we can do it closer to the start of the year... I don't think there's any harm.

— Tom
Grant solicitation timelineDiscussing the shift of the grant application window.

I wouldn't go asking for more unless you actually have demand for more. You just don't want to build a war chest of cash in the EDA just for fun.

— Nick
Grant fundingAdvising on budget increases for the grant program.

People (4)

TomUnspecified

Coordinates the Business Improvement Grant Program and provides status updates on applicants.

1 quote

“Any business in brickandmortar business in town is [eligible].”

Clarifying eligibility requirements for the business grant program.

NickUnspecified

Communicates with business owners and manages the grant application list.

1 quote

“If it gets finalized in January... then you pick the solicitation deadline date. If you want to make that February, release it as soon as possible.”

Explaining the timeline adjustment to help businesses book contractors early.

ScottUnspecified

EDA board member who arrived late to the meeting.

Chad HeltPost Office employee

Assists with verifying accurate business addresses for mailing lists.

Places Mentioned

Core TrustMadson BrentNorthstar DentalWhat a StitchDollar General (DG Market)Steve Plet's strip mall

Events & Meetings (3)

  • April 21st (Previous meeting)
  • January (Proposed solicitation start for 2026)
  • February/March (Proposed deadline/review for 2026 grants)
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