--- ## title: BELLE PLAINE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ## author: Renee Eyrich date: D:20260609091049-05'00' --- ## BELLE PLAINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## REGULAR MEETING ## APRIL 13, 2026 ## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. President Duklet led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 1.1. Roll Call. The Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority met in Regular Session at 5:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN. President Duklet called the meeting to order with Commissioners Krant, Buck, Cox and Stacey present. Commissioners Fahey and Evans were absent. Also present was Community Development Director Smith Strack. ## 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION by Commissioner Krant, second by Commissioner Stacey, to approve the Agenda as presented. ## ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 3.1. Regular Session Minutes of March 9, 2026. MOTION by Commissioner Stacey, second by Commissioner Cox, to approve the Regular Session Minutes of March 9, 2026. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 4. TREASURERS REPORT. 4.1. Approval of Bills. MOTION by Commissioner Buck, second by Commissioner Stacey, to approve the Treasurers Report as presented. ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## 5. BUSINESS. 5.1. EDA Engagement – Exploring What Powers Local Business. Community Development Director Smith Strack reviewed an interactive engagement tool and draft surveys and requested feedback. The Commission held lengthy conversation and provided feedback for Smith Strack. 5.2. City Roundtable with Developers. Community Development Director Smith Strack requested input on days and times that would work for a City roundtable with developers, EDA, Planning and Councilmembers. Direction was given. ## 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS. 6.1. Commissioner Comments. None. 6.2. Director’s Update. Community Development Director Smith Strack reviewed the Director’s Report. ## Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority ## Regular Session April 13, 2026 APPROVED Page 2 of 2 6.3. Upcoming Meetings. 1. Regular Session, 5:00 pm, Monday, May 11, 2026. The Commission was reminded of the upcoming tentative meetings as listed. ## 7. ADJOURN. MOTION by Commissioner Krant, second by Commissioner Stacey, to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 PM. ## ALL VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ## Respectfully Submitted, ## Renee Eyrich ## Recording Secretary