City of Watkins, 111 Central Ave. So., P.O. Box 306, Watkins MN 55389 • Phone: 320.764.6400 • Fax: 320.764.6401
Economic Development
The Watkins Economic Development Authority was established to assist new and existing businesses to expand or relocate in Watkins. The EDA Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council. Meetings are held quarterly (January, April, July and October) on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. (Please note the Oct. meeting will be held on the 2nd Tuesday due to Columbus Day holiday.)
The EDA Board spends its time assisting local businesses with gap financing, looking for opportunities to bring new business into the City, helping current businesses grow and continuing to support the overall growth and economic health of Watkins. The Board continues to research opportunities and to locate land around the City that may be available for sale. Retaining local businesses and bringing new ones into the City helps the community to grow as a whole and keep it thriving.
Board Members are:
President: Joe Kuechle Term expires: 1-1-2023
Vice Pres: Brenda Carlson Term expires: 1-1-2029
President Pro Tem: Kathleen Tschumperlin Term expires: 1-1-2023
Treasurer: Kathleen Tschumperlin Term expires: 1-1-2023
Asst. Treas: Deb Kramer
Secretary: Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Members: Sarah Kern Term expires: 1-1-2026
Sue Unterberger Term expires: 1-1-2028
Frank Eder Term expires: 1-1-2028
Cole Jirik Term expires: 1-1-2027
The EDA Board spends its time assisting local businesses with gap financing, looking for opportunities to bring new business into the City, helping current businesses grow and continuing to support the overall growth and economic health of Watkins. The Board continues to research opportunities and to locate land around the City that may be available for sale. Retaining local businesses and bringing new ones into the City helps the community to grow as a whole and keep it thriving.
Board Members are:
President: Joe Kuechle Term expires: 1-1-2023
Vice Pres: Brenda Carlson Term expires: 1-1-2029
President Pro Tem: Kathleen Tschumperlin Term expires: 1-1-2023
Treasurer: Kathleen Tschumperlin Term expires: 1-1-2023
Asst. Treas: Deb Kramer
Secretary: Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Members: Sarah Kern Term expires: 1-1-2026
Sue Unterberger Term expires: 1-1-2028
Frank Eder Term expires: 1-1-2028
Cole Jirik Term expires: 1-1-2027