City of Wanamingo
Regular EDA Meeting
Monday April 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Wanamingo City Council Chambers
401 Main Street
Wanamingo MN
PRESENT: Brian Gudknecht, Rebecca Haugen, Ryan Holmes, Jim Kittelson, Annette Fritz, and Amy McDonald
ABSENT: Josh Schaefer
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Boulton, Laurie Musselman, and Karen Masters
Brian Gudknecht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
OATH OF OFFICE: EDA Director Boulton administered the oath of office to Amy McDonald.
ADOPT AGENDA: Kittelson motioned, seconded by Haugen to adopt. Approved 6-0-0.
CONSENT AGENDA: Haugen motioned, seconded by Kittelson to approve. Approved 6-0-0.
PRESENTERS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 25-04 - Approving the 2024 EDA Portion of the Wanamingo City Audit. Holmes moved to approve, seconded by Haugen. Administrator Boulton went over the EDA accounts of importance, including 251 EDA, 306 (Cenex Industrial Park), 331 (Cenex 4th Bond Fund), and 604 (Medical Center). Boulton provided a memo on the audit. Funds ending 12/31/2024 balances and plans going forward for each fund. Administrator Boulton presented Smith Schafer & Associates PowerPoint presentation for the EDA centered funds as well. Boulton shared concerns regarding the Medical Center as it owes the general fund $43,372 at the end of 2024. Boulton stated that the Medical Center should cash flow with all four suites being occupied and collecting rent. Passed 6-0-0.
Resolution 25-05 – Recommending the Appointment of Amy McDonald to the Wanamingo EDA Board. Kittelson moved to approve, seconded by Holmes. Passed 6-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Boulton stated that Reckitt exercised their option to extend the Medical Center lease by two additional years, starting September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.
Boulton stated that Breanna Kohn of Keller Williams Premier Realty requested to ask the City Council questions about the Wanamingo school building. Specifically, Kohn wants to ask what the City Council and other decision makers would like to see in the next tenant. Kohn would like to also ask in what direction the Council and other decision makers would like to see the site go after the sale. Boulton stated that the April City Council meeting has a full agenda. Boulton advised Kohn that the May City Council meeting would be a better opportunity to have the Council’s full attention. Boulton asked the EDA board if they wished to participate in discussion with Kohn on the Wanamingo school building in May. Holmes stated that there was an active push among community members for future use. Haugen stated that there are several potential uses for the building and that cost would be a factor. The EDA agreed to take part in discussion with Kohn at either a May EDA meeting or attend the May City Council meeting.
There being no further business Kittelson made a motion seconded by Fritz to adjourn the EDA meeting at 6:28PM. Approved 6-0-0.
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Brian Gudknecht, President Michael Boulton, Director
