EDA Meeting 9-9-2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Approval of agenda
Approval of meeting minutes
Flower pot maintenance and recognition
Utility boxes
Railroad spur project feasibility
Sidewalk repairs
Lent property concept plan
2026 EDA budget
AI placer software
Sale of personal property at 15520 Lndale Lane North
Telkom utility contractor development proposal
Areas of Interest (5)
- EDA struggling with budget cuts, aiming for a 25k levy while fearing expenses will exceed 40k.
- Proposed multi-million dollar rail spur project faces skepticism over city investment vs private responsibility.
- City government rejects AI software use due to 'Big Brother' privacy concerns.
- Ongoing issues with crumbling local infrastructure (sidewalks) despite long-term replacement plans.
- Telkom utility expansion highlights potential growth in industrial zoning near French Lake Road.
Votes (4)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by John
Get a bid/RFP to fix sidewalk sections
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve sale of personal property at 15520 Lndale Lane North
Moved by Scott · Seconded by Dave Fashant
Notable Quotes (2)
This project is going to cost millions of dollars to put together... I don't know if the EDA wants to move forward with that or not.
Interest level. I think we should take a put a pin on it and draw a five mile circle just to see who's who's interested.
People (5)
JohnMemberParticipates remotely, provided updates on projects including railroad spur and flower pots.
Participates remotely, provided updates on projects including railroad spur and flower pots.
ScottMemberActive in discussions regarding budgets and approving site repairs.
Active in discussions regarding budgets and approving site repairs.
HunterChairPresides over the meeting, manages order of business.
Presides over the meeting, manages order of business.
Mr. LuceroProperty PurchaserPurchasing home on Lndale Lane and moving it to a new lot.
Purchasing home on Lndale Lane and moving it to a new lot.
Jim BergieFormer EmployeeDiscussed interest in railroad spur with King Solutions.
Discussed interest in railroad spur with King Solutions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 9th, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - EDA Session
- September 23rd, 2025 - City Council review of Telkom development
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approving the sale of personal property located at 15520 Lndale Lane North, Dayton, Minnesota.