Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority was established June 9, 2010. The mission of the EDA is to facilitate responsible economic growth and redevelopment that contributes significantly to Columbus' taxbase with a goal of maintaining an affordable rural lifestyle for our residents.
EDA meetings are held quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Columbus City Hall.
All EDA meetings are currently being held in-person and via teleconference. To find the call-in/zoom information, view the meeting's specific date on the City's calendar.
Minnesota Technology Corridor
This Corridor is situated along I-35 with abundant fiber, water and power access. Along with project sites between 20-250-acre parcels. The area consists of the cities of Centerville, Columbus, Forest Lake, Hugo and Lino Lakes, Minnesota. This corridor is close to the urban core of the Twin Cities, within 20 minutes of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Learn more on the Minnesota Technology Corridor Website.
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Current EDA Members
Vacancies on the EDA are published on our Jobs & Volunteering webpage.
| TITLE | NAME | TERM ENDS |
| President | Ron Hanegraaf | December 31, 2026 |
| Commissioner | Jennifer Lattin | December 31, 2028 |
| Commissioner | Robert Busch | December 31, 2028 |
| Commissioner | Scott Wendell | December 31, 2026 |
| Commissioner | Janet Hegland | December 31, 2026 |
| Member At Large | Karen Fleming | December 31, 2030 |
| Member At Large | Judy Huntosh | December 31, 2029 |
| Executive Director | Jack Davis | -- |
| Assistant Treasurer | Jack Davis | -- |
| Secretary | Vacant | -- |
| Assistant Secretary | Vacant | -- |
2025 EDA Meeting Schedule:
| January 16 |
| April 17 |
| August 21 |
| November 18 |