Economic Development Authority Monday, May 04, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE

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CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC

Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams and entering meeting ID 294 705 596 460 448 and passcode ew64bM2B. For questions, please call the Community Development Department at 763-706-3670.

Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.

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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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CONSENT AGENDA

• 1.Resolution 2026-14 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for March 2026. (pg. 3)
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-14, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-14, approving the financial statements for the month of March 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of March 2026.

• Res 2026-14 approving financials Mar 2026.pdf (0.03 MB)
• March 2026 Financials.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Approve April 6, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 17)
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes.

• 04.06.2026 EDA Meeting.pdf (0.18 MB)

Board and Commission Meeting
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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.

BUSINESS ITEMS

• 3.Façade Improvement Grant Report for Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE). (pg. 30)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-15, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-15, a resolution approving the form and substance of the Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE).

• Staff report Nikhom.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Nikhom Spa resolution 2026-15.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Nikhom agreement.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Final app EDA Nikhom Spa.pdf (6.23 MB)

• 4.Pledge of Allegiance Discussion. (pg. 51)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight

  Staff request that the EDA have a brief discussion regarding the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance during monthly EDA meetings, and then inform staff as to whether they would like to continue or discontinue this practice.

• Pledge letter.pdf (0.06 MB)

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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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BUSINESS UPDATES

Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight

a. Economic Support Microloan Program Update.

b. NOAH Loan Program Update.

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