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 the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

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:                Dave Neisen                                             Term expires:  1-1-2019

Vice Pres:                Dennis Loch                                               Term expires: 1-1-2022

Treasurer:               Fred Struzyk                                             Term expires: 1-1-2020

Asst. Treas:            Deb Kramer

Secretary:               Jeanette Neidhardt

Members:                Brenda Carlson                                            Term expires:  1-1-2022

                                Kathleen Tschumperlin                                Term expires:  1-1-2019

                               Andy Donnay                                                 Term expires:  1-1-2023

                               Joe Kuechle                                                   Term expires:  1-1-2023