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Economic Development Authority

Track committee activity, current roster, and published meeting coverage for Economic Development Authority in North Branch.

0 active membersNext meeting Sep 15, 2026Last meeting Aug 18, 202611 summaries in 30d

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Aug 22, 2026

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North Branch

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EDA approves business park farm lease

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Economic Development Authority.

Briefing

May 19, 2026

EDA approves business park farm lease

The Economic Development Authority approved a 2026 farm lease for EDA-owned land in the North Branch Interstate Business Park. Members also agreed that the city should solicit proposals and quotes from marketing agencies for a broader communication and marketing strategy.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

EDA Approves Site Demolition Agreements

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved three resolutions authorizing updated engineering and environmental oversight, a quitclaim bill of sale and removal agreement, and full demolition and site clearing at 6247 410th Street. The action supports a planned 120-acre Interstate Business Park manufacturing project with a proposed minimum 200,000-square-foot facility.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

EDA Advances Industrial Site and Business Grants

The EDA approved three agreements for environmental and engineering oversight, property transfer, and demolition/site clearing at 6247 410th Street, supporting a proposed 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. It also approved a storefront facade grant for The Hungry Farmer of up to $20,000, a North Branch Barbers facade application, and up to $3,000 for Interstate Business Park signage.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

EDA recommends TIF for manufacturing project

The Economic Development Authority unanimously recommended creating TIF District 2026-1 to support Louisiana Pacific’s proposed 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, with a recommended $2.5 million incentive and an eight-year maximum duration. The EDA also approved an April 21, 2026, closing date for the related land purchase and authorized redemption of $3.535 million in 2017A bonds using land-sale proceeds, with no additional City or EDA funds required.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Facade grant increased as business park advances

The EDA approved an additional $3,559.60 for the Acoustic Avenue storefront facade grant, bringing the total award to $14,044.50, while reporting that the Interstate Business Park sale and related development work remain on schedule. A tax-increment financing resolution is planned for the March EDA meeting, with a public hearing scheduled for March 25.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

EDA approves temporary rent reduction

The Economic Development Authority approved reducing rent at 6247 410th Street from $5,200 to $3,500 per month during the Interstate Business Park property’s due-diligence period, scheduled through June 15, 2026. The EDA also reviewed plans for a proposed 200,000-plus-square-foot manufacturing facility on 120 acres in the business park.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

EDA Approves Property Sale and 2026 Budget

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the sale of North Branch real property and adopted its 2026 budget. The budget allows combined EDA and HRA special-purpose levies of up to $625,337, based on the city’s estimated market value.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

EDA Approves 2026 Tax Levies

The Economic Development Authority approved a 2026 EDA tax levy of $309,510 and a 2026 HRA tax levy of $315,827, with all six present members voting yes.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

EDA Approves $15,000 Business Park Survey

The Economic Development Authority approved up to $15,000 to complete an Alta survey for the Interstate Business Park, supporting future industrial projects and the site’s shovel-ready designation.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

EDA Approves Grocery Market Study Funding

North Branch’s Economic Development Authority approved up to $6,000 for a feasibility study on adding another grocery store, including analysis of supermarket, small-format, specialty and value-store options.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

EDA Approves Downtown Facade Grant

The Economic Development Authority approved a facade grant for Acoustic Avenue, authorized a site-evaluation license agreement, and supported a retail trade analysis for the North Branch area.

2 min readMunicipal coverage