--- ## author: Sandy Petrowski date: D:20260602154856-05'00' --- ## 1) CALL TO ORDER ## 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL (Members: D. Clarksean, K. Geroux, A. Heidemann, P. Knier, K. Knodle, K. Parsons, J. Rohrbeck) ## 4) ADOPT AGENDA ## 5) APPROVE BLEDA MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2026 ## 6) BLEDA BUSINESS ITEMS ## 6A. BLEDA Strategic Plan Discussion ## 6B. Letters of Support Request – Sand Development, LLC 6C. BLEDA Financial Report and List of Claims for May 2026 ## 6D. Community Development Department Update ## 7) OTHER ## 8) ADJOURN Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding the upcoming meeting of the Big Lake Economic Development Authority. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change. Notice of City Council Quorum: A quorum of the City Council members may be present at this meeting. No action will be taken by the Council. ## AGENDA ## BIG LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING ## COUNCIL CHAMBERS ## JUNE 08, 2026 5:30 p.m. ## AGENDA ITEM ## Big Lake Economic Development Authority ## Prepared By: ## Lisa Miller, BLEDA Secretary ## Meeting Date: 06/08/2026 Item No. 5 ## Item Description: ## May 11, 2026 BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes ## Reviewed By: Marie Popp, BLEDA Executive Director ## Reviewed By: N/A ## ACTION REQUESTED Approve the May 11, 2026, Big Lake Economic Development Authority (BLEDA) Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. ## BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The May 11, 2026, BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes are attached for review. ## ATTACHMENTS ## May 11, 2026, BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes ## Big Lake BLEDA Meeting Minutes Date: MAY 11, 2026 Page 1 of 4 ## - DRAFT MINUTES - ## NOT YET APPROVED ## BIG LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## MEETING MINUTES ## MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER President Alan Heidemann called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ## 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ## 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Donna Clarksean, Ken Geroux, Alan Heidemann, Paul Knier, Kristopher Knodle, and Kathryn Parsons. Commissioners absent: Jake Rohrbeck. Also present: BLEDA Executive Director Marie Popp, City Administrator Hanna Klimmek, BLEDA Assistant Treasurer Deb Wegeleben and BLEDA Secretary Lisa Miller. ## 4. ADOPT AGENDA Commissioner Knier motioned to adopt the proposed Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Geroux, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 5. APPROVE BLEDA MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2026 Commissioner Geroux motioned to approve the BLEDA minutes of April 13, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Parsons, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 6A. CITY-OWNED LOTS ON HIGHWAY 25 AND PLEASANT AVENUE BLEDA Executive Director Marie Popp discussed two City-owned parcels along Highway 25 near Pleasant Avenue that formerly housed the senior center. Popp explained while the Comprehensive Plan designates the properties for Business use, they are currently zoned R-3…