Forest Lake EDA July 7th, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Commercial Improvement Incentive Program (CIP) application review

Forgivable loan resolutions for local businesses

Approval of public parking improvement for Pizza Pub

Review of after-the-fact CIP applications (Ral Seth Drug and OSI)

2026 EDA budget planning and salary allocation

Votes (3)

Approve Miller and Stevens Pizza Pub resolution 07072501

PassedI voice

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Table resolution 07072502 regarding Pizza Pub

PassedI voice

Moved by Commissioner Langnes · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approve Forest Lake Family Dental resolution 07072503

PassedI voice

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Notable Quotes (2)

If we establish this policy, we should be very consistent in how we apply it.

Commissioner Langnes
CIP Policy consistencyDuring discussion of the Pizza Pub parking application.

The intent of the program was to generally increase tax base and so on tax-free parcels you're not necessarily increasing tax base.

Abby
CIP EligibilityExplaining the rationale for excluding tax-exempt properties from the incentive program.

People (4)

AbbyCity Staff / EDA Representative

Presents EDA agenda items, policy interpretations, and project applications.

Commissioner LangnesCommissioner

Advocates for strict adherence to policy, specifically regarding tax-exempt property and project start dates.

President EricsonPresident

Presides over the meeting and manages discussion flow.

Jim GarrisonLandowner

Property owner of Ral Seth Drug, present for funding consideration.

Places Mentioned

92 Lake Street South8241 Northshore Trail North69 Lake Street North107 Lake Street North146 Lake Street North

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Meeting start: 5:30 PM
  • Next Council meeting: Monday

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

07072501

Forgivable loan agreement for Miller and Stevens Pizza Pub.

07072502

Forgivable loan agreement for Pizza Pub parking improvement.

07072503

Forgivable loan agreement for Forest Lake Family Dental.

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