EDA Minutes 01-08-2020 (Workshop Meeting)AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 — 4:30 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Steve Johnson, Tracy Hinz, 011ie Koropchak-White, Lloyd Hilgart,
and Jim Davidson
Commissioners Absent: Bill Tapper and Jon Morphew
Staff Present: Angela Schumann and Jim Thares
1. Call to Order.
Steve Johnson called the Workshop Meeting of the EDA to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. 2020 Work Plan Feedback Discussion and Formulation
Jim Thares introduced the discussion and reviewed the 2019 workplan and tasks
completed within the last year. A work plan worksheet was provided to add or edit any of
the goals for 2020.
It was noted by the EDA to revise 1 C. to include continuing to work with the Beard
Group on the development of Block 52.
The EDA discussed in detail pathway connections to Bertram, easing standards of the
faced improvement program, the future of Downtown Rounds, downtown redevelopment
including connection to parks and trails.
The EDA also discussed having a prioritization of community projects and working
together with community groups such as the Lions and Rotary.
Discussion also ensued about including a comprehensive multi -family market demand
and needs assessment. Members also suggested to continue working with Central
Minnesota Housing Partners on a tax credit housing project if there is still an interest.
The EDA requested adding an item related to workforce shortages.
Lastly, it was discussed having an intern to complete marketing for the EDA or an
enhanced marketing program in house.
Thares noted that during the regular meeting on January 22nd, the EDA would complete
review and editing of the workplan.
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4. Adjournment
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:20 P.M. JIM
DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander �r
Approved: February 12th, 2020
Attest:
I
Thares, Economic Development Director
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