IEDC Minutes 09-24-2019MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 — 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Don Roberts,
Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Randy Skarphol, Kari Moorhouse,
Meghan Hanson
Members Absent: Mayor Stumpf, Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Dick Van Allen, Christopher
Church
Liaisons Present: , Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes:
a. September 3rd, 2019 meeting minutes
Motion by Randy Skarphol to approve the September 3rd, 2019 meeting minutes
as presented. Second by Andrew Tapper. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None added. Motion by Don Roberts to approve the agenda. Second by Meaghan
Hanson. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Manufacturer's Week Event Planning Update and Discussion
Jim Thares provided an update of the upcoming Manufacturers' Appreciation Breakfast
event on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. The speaker is Traci Tapani, co-
owner of Wyoming Machine, Wyoming, Minnesota. Members are encouraged to attend.
There will also be a tour of Bondhus Corporation's expanded facilities immediately after
the breakfast. Bondhus is one of two US makers of hand tools. They are doing well and
continue to grow; recently adding 15 new employees as part of the completion of their
2018 expansion project.
5. Table Topic: Bertram Chain Of Lakes Regional Park Update and Tour, Tom
Pawelk, City Parks Department — Tour occurred at conclusion of the regular
business meeting.
6. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided an update of the Prospects list. He noted initial milestone
activities with UMC's expansion project as well as progress points for Project
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Shepherd and Project #6580. He pointed out that the Block 52 discussions with
existing property owners is continuing.
b. City Council
Jeff O'Neill updated the members on the recent approval of the City's 2020
preliminary budget and property tax levy. This is the result of several months of
priority setting and budget discussions. He also mentioned the Racial Equity
Inclusion training and its relevance as the City continues to attract new residents.
The fire hall construction progress was noted and the Central Mississippi River
Regional Planning Partnership (CMRPP) which is continuing under a new name
and joint powers agreement of several neighboring communities. It's objective is
to study and address traffic flow and solutions related to Hwy #25 congestion and
bottleneck problems.
c. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy noted the Holiday banquet fundraiser scheduled for Friday, December 6,
2019.
7. Adjournment
Vice President Kevin Steffensmeier adjourned the meeting at 7:19 a.m. to allow the group to go
to Bertram Chain Of Lakes Regional Park for a tour of the active ball fields (soccer, lacrosse and
baseball -softball as well as the natural portion (trails, beach area) of the park, led by Tom Pawelk,
City Parks Department Director.
Recorder: Jim Thares ::a K -r
Approved: November 4th, 2019
Attest. l^"''` G��,az
J' Thares, Economic Development Director
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