--- ## author: Sandy Petrowski date: D:20260507124538-05'00' --- ## 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 APRIL 13, 2026 ## 6) BLEDA BUSINESS ITEMS ## 6A. City-owned Lots on Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue ## 6B. City Ordinance Feedback Discussion ## 6C. BLEDA Strategic Plan Discussion 6D. BLEDA Financial Report and List of Claims for April 2026 ## 6E. 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 ## MAY 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. ## AGENDA ITEM ## Big Lake Economic Development Authority ## Prepared By: ## Lisa Miller, BLEDA Secretary ## Meeting Date: 05/11/2026 Item No. 5 ## Item Description: ## April 13, 2026 BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes ## Reviewed By: Marie Popp, BLEDA Executive Director ## Reviewed By: N/A ## ACTION REQUESTED Approve the April 13, 2026, Big Lake Economic Development Authority (BLEDA) Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. ## BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The April 13, 2026, BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes are attached for review. ## ATTACHMENTS ## April 13, 2026, BLEDA Regular Meeting Minutes ## Big Lake BLEDA Meeting Minutes Date: APRIL 13, 2026 Page 1 of 5 ## - DRAFT MINUTES - ## NOT YET APPROVED ## BIG LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## MEETING MINUTES ## MONDAY, APRIL 13, 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: Ken Geroux, Alan Heidemann, Paul Knier, Kristopher Knodle, Kathryn Parsons, and Jake Rohrbeck. Commissioners absent: Donna Clarksean. 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 Rohrbeck motioned to adopt the proposed Agenda with the addition of item No. 6E. Big Lake Pizza Factory, Inc. Revolving Loan Fund Change of Applicant to RM Specialties LLC. Seconded by Commissioner Geroux, unanimous ayes, Agenda adopted. ## 5. APPROVE BLEDA MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2026 Commissioner Knier motioned to approve the BLEDA minutes of March 16, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Rohrbeck. Motion passed with a vote of 4:1 with Commissioners Heidemann, Knier, Knodle, Parsons and Rohrbeck voting aye, and Commissioner Geroux abstaining. Motion carried. ## 6A. PIZZA…

--- ## title: BIG LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ## author: Gina Wolbeck date: D:20260610100337-05'00' --- ## Big Lake BLEDA Meeting Minutes Date: MAY 11, 2026 Page 1 of 4 ## 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 High Density Residential within the Downtown District Transition Zone. Popp noted parcels intended for economic development have historically been owned and managed by BLEDA. The land use map shows the area as being business along Highway 25, including current homes. R-3 setbacks on the front and rear of the two properties show one as 50 feet and the other as 40 feet, which would take up the entire site. She stated if BLEDA wishes to take a more active role in preparing the site for future development, the parcels would need to be rezoned and ## Big Lake BLEDA Meeting Minutes Date: MAY 11, 2026 Page 2 of 4 combined to align with the intended land-use vision. Popp also noted BLEDA could consider acquiring additional property nearby to create a larger and more marketable development opportunity. Popp asked BLEDA to discuss if they would like to consider the site a priority for future economic development planning and if there is any interest in pursuing next steps. BLEDA Commissioners discussed the future development potential of city-owned parcels along Highway 25 and the possibility of combining adjacent parcels to create a more marketable redevelopment site. Popp explained the current concept would involve combining two city- owned parcels and potentially acquiring an additional privately owned parcel to improve site size, access, and development feasibility. Discussion included p…