Wanamingo Regular EDA Meeting - August 8, 2022

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City of Wanamingo

Regular EDA Meeting

Monday August 8, 2022

6:00 P.M.

Wanamingo City Council Chambers

401 Main Street

Wanamingo MN

PRESENT: Stuart Ohr, Ryan Holmes, Becky Haugen, Laurie Musselman, and Brian Gudknecht

ABSENT: Jim Kittelson and Josh Schaefer

ALSO PRESENT: Michael Boulton and Karen Masters.

Brian Gudknecht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance followed.

ADOPT AGENDA: Ohr motioned, seconded by Musselman to adopt. Approved 5-0-0.

CONSENT AGENDA: Haugen motioned, seconded by Musselman to approve. Approved 5-0-0.

PRESENTERS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution 22-06 - Adopting a Proposed Budget for the Wanamingo EDA Accounts for the Fiscal Year of 2023.  Musselman moved to approve, seconded by Ohr.  Administrator Boulton provided an update on 2023 proposed changes to the income and expenses for account numbers 251, 206, 331, and 604.  Discussion took place on the budgetary needs of the EDA.  The detailed preliminary 2023 budget memo will be emailed to board members by Administrator Boulton. Passed 5-0-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

Administrator Boulton informed the EDA that the Reckitt has interest in leasing the Medical Center two currently vacant suites.  Boulton stated that he had met with Suzy Barnett, Reckitt Sr. Project Manager and Thomas Rud, Reckitt Plant Site Manager.  Reckitt has looked at renting three mobile office trailers in order to temporarily house staff.  A proposal is in the August 8th Wanamingo City Council packet for consideration.  Reckitt has determined that leasing existing office space in the Wanamingo Medical Center building is more cost effective and allows for flexibility.  Reckitt proposed a 3-year lease (with option for an additional 2-year lease) for the two suites for $1,100/month, share of utilities, and personal property tax.  Reckitt would also like first right of refusal on the back suite currently leased by Heidi Smith.  Gudknecht asked how the rent proposal worked into the budget.  Boulton stated that NorthStar Genetics, the previous tenant had been paying $950 rent, share of utilities, and personal property tax for the two suites and the facility was cash flowing based upon the other two suites being occupied.  Boulton stated that Heidi Smith has no problem terminating the lease on the back suite with 30-days’ notice.  Smith is only paying the utilities share of the back suite as overflow for group sessions.  Boulton also stated that Reckitt has requested to modify the entrance to Heidi Smith’s office going to the back suite in order to make two separate entrances from the hallway.  Boulton stated that Mitch Jackson, contractor who built the Medical Center Building, who be utilized for the work.  Boulton stated that he would need to consult with Heidi Smith before any changes are considered.  Boulton stated that a motion approving the framework would be appropriate in order to work with Kennedy & Graven to draft a lease.  Ohr moved to approve the lease framework of $1,100/month rent, share of utilities, and personal property tax with tentative approval on entrance changes after consultation with Heidi Smith, seconded by Musselman.  Passed 5-0-0.  Boulton stated that he would be in contact with Kennedy & Graven to draft a lease for the EDA to consider at the September EDA meeting.  Boulton stated that the EDA should consider a motion to provide Heidi Smith 30-day notice to terminate the back suite lease.  Musselman moved to approve providing Heidi Smith with 30-day notice to terminate the lease for the back suite as providing in lease agreement, seconded Haugen.  Passed 5-0-0.  Boulton stated that he would be in contact with Heidi Smith to provide the 30-day notice for terminating the back suite lease and consulting her on any proposed entrance changes to her office. 

Holmes stated the Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) had sent out a request to staff for volunteers for the Wanamingo Clinic location.  OMC has intentions to re-open once they have the staff in place.

There being no further business Ohr made a motion seconded by Musselman to adjourn the EDA meeting at 6:27 p.m.  Approved 5-0-0.

Brian Gudknecht, President

Michael Boulton, Director