Economic Development Authority

Osseo Economic Development Authority

The City Council formed the Osseo Economic Development Authority in 1995. The seven-member group is made up of persons who either work or live in Osseo.

The EDA reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals and makes recommendations about the impact of various proposals to the City Council. The EDA works closely with the City Council on all business-related matters. EDA support is provided by the City Administrator.

EDA Members:

Duane Poppe (Term Expires: 12/31/20)
Sherry Murdock (Term Expires: 12/31/25)
Mark Schulz (Term Expires: 12/31/20)
Harold E. Johnson (Term Expires: 12/31/20)
Larry Stelmach (Term Expires: 12/31/22)
Deanna Burke (Term Expires: 12/31/22)
Teresa Aho (Term Expires: 12/31/24)

EDA President: Duane Poppe
EDA Vice-President: Mark Schulz
EDA Secretary: LeAnn Larson
EDA Treasurer: Harold E. Johnson
EDA Assistant Treasurer: Teresa Aho
Executive Director: Riley Grams

Osseo EDA COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program

The Osseo Economic Development Authority has created the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program to assist any Osseo-based small business during the on-going Coronavirus pandemic. Please review the eligible business information, as well as the eligible expense information, in the program details. For program details and application click on this link: COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program. Applications can be submitted to EDA Executive Director Riley Grams via email beginning July 20, 2020. Applications will be received and reviewed until the program funds have been exhausted. If you have any questions, please email Executive Director Grams at rgrams@ci.osseo.mn.us.

Osseo City meetings go virtual - submit your public comments online at www.DiscoverOsseo.com/virtual-meeting

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Osseo is holding virtual public meetings, via video teleconferencing, beginning March 23 and continuing indefinitely. The City is following Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommendations in our responsibility to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The public is encouraged to view the City Council meeting from home via the CCX Media website.

Any public comments for meetings can be submitted on a form available at www.DiscoverOsseo.com/virtual-meeting and included as part of the Calendar post for the meeting (linked at the bottom of the page under "Upcoming Events"). Comments submitted at least one hour prior to the meeting start time will be read aloud at the meeting. All public comments will be included in the official minutes.

Options for viewing city meetings are on the website page: https://www.discoverosseo.com/departments/city-council/view-council-meetings/