--- ## author: Caryn Dunderi date: D:20260605081351-05'00' --- Regarding Public Hearings: Anyone interested in a scheduled public hearing is encouraged to attend and comment at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend and wish to comment, please provide written comment to the Community Development Director, Jacob Sanders at 12060 Sherburne Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308 or by email to jsanders@ci.becker.mn.us. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. the day of the scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting. Thank you! ## City of Becker ## Economic Development Authority ## Becker City Hall Council Chambers ## 12060 Sherburne Avenue Monday, June 8, 2026 ## 5:30 PM ## Agenda 5:30 pm 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes a. May 11, 2026 ## 4. Guests and Open Forum ## 5. City Owned Property Swap Discussion 6. Updates ## a. Monthly Market Update – Voller b. Planning c. Other 7. Adjourn ## ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, an Economic Development Authority meeting was held on May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ## MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Hollenhorst, Paige Krumme, Andy Voller, Robin Dingmann, ## Mark Kolbinger ## MEMBERS ABSENT: ## OTHERS PRESENT: Jacob Sanders – Community Development Director Hollenhorst called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. ## APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY DINGMANN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. THE ## MOTION WAS SECONDED BY VOLLER. UPON VOTE BEING TAKEN THE ## FOLLOWING VOTED: ## AYE: HOLLENHORST, KRUMME, VOLLER, DINGMANN, KOLBINGER ## NAY: NONE ## MOTION CARRIED ## APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY KRUMME TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE ## APRIL 13, 2025 MEETING. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY DINGMANN. UPON ## VOTE BEING TAKEN THE FOLLOWING VOTED: ## AYE: HOLLENHORST, KRUMME, VOLLER, DINGMANN, KOLBINGER ## NAY: NONE ## MOTION CARRIED ## GUESTS AND OPEN FORUM: None. ## 5.75 ACRE CITY OWNED LOT SALE: Sanders reported that B & B Industries, a heavy wrecker manufacturing company, is interested in purchasing two city-owned lots in the industrial park totaling 5.75 acres. He said the company is proposing to construct a building of approximately 30,000 square feet. Because the site is visible from Highway 10, staff has recommended design standards to enhance the building’s appearance. Sanders stated that the proposed sale price is $300,564, based on an appraisal completed in 2025. Staff is seeking a motion and second to recommend approval of the sale to the City Council for final consideration. He added that the purchase agreement would include an easement allowing the city to place the previously discussed industrial park sign on the property. Hollenhorst asked about the timeline for development of the site. Sanders responded that purchase agreements typically require construction to begin within one year of the property purchase. ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY VOLLER TO RECOMMEND THE APPROVAL OF THE ## SALE OF 5.75 ACRES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY KRUMME. UPON VOTE ## BEING TAKEN THE FOLLOWING VOTED: ## AYE: HOLLENHORST, KRUMME, VOLLER, DINGMANN, KOLBINGER ## NAY: NONE ## MOTION CARRIED ## JTF – FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DISCUSSION: Sanders presented two funding opportunities from the Just Transition Funds. He explained that the first opportunity focuses on workforce development and appears to be a better fit for the school. Sanders said he will share this program information with the superintendent. The second opportunity centers on entrepreneurial support and is similar to the program discussed at last month’s meeting. Sanders noted that staff recommends declining both opportunities for now in order to focus on strategic planning and decisions regarding the use of reserve funds, as previously discussed by the EDA. ## UPDATES: ## MONTHLY MARKET UPDATE Voller informed EDA there are currently 19 homes for sale in the 55308 zip code. He added that there are 17 pending transactions, 12 homes are contingent and 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days. Voller said there are currently 2 bank owned homes and no new foreclosures in the 55308 zip code in the last two months. ## PLANNING: Sanders reported that the housing study is progressing, with consultants recently completing stakeholder interviews. Preliminary findings indicate that the availability of senior housing is a significant concern among residents. Sanders also reported that the Planning Commission and City Council approved a density adjustment to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Although the applicant requesting the change is involved in a proposed development within the city, the amendment benefits all medium- and high-density residential zones, not just the LuAnn Drive area. He added that the preliminary plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) application will be presented to the Planning Commission later this month. The developer’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application has also been submitted and is currently under review. In addition, Sanders stated that the City Council approved the preliminary and final plats, along with the PUD, for Fossum Fields Third Addition. The increased density of the development triggered the need for a PUD, and the project will include 52 housing units. Sanders reported that the city completed its first cannabis business registration for Great Cannabis, located on Bank Street. Staff are still awaiting state approval to finalize the registration of one of the two remaining cannabis applicants. He also noted that Bill’s Superette is expected to open soon, CDM Synergies has completed construction of its office building, Cemstone continues to make progress on its expansion, Sherburne State Bank has applied for a building permit to expand and remodel its facility, and TJ Potter’s platting process is nearly complete. Finally, Sanders updated board members on the smaller industrial park properties owned by Xcel Energy. He said Great River Energy (GRE) indicated that additional space is needed for a utility line easement, which would eliminate one of the proposed parcels. Under other business, Mayor Kolbinger provided an update on efforts to return postal services to Becker. He stated that a site feasibility study, fundraising efforts, and construction must be completed before a functional post office can return to the city. ## OTHER: Mayor Kolbinger provided an update on the return of the post office to Becker. He stated that a site feasibility study, fundraising efforts, and construction must be completed before the city has a functioning, independent postal office. ## ADJOURN ## MOTION BY DINGMANN, SECOND BY VOLLER TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ## MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:17 PM. Minutes by: ## Caryn Dunderi – EDA Secretary