IEDC Minutes - 06/07/2022MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 — 7:00 a.m.
Monticello Community Center, Academy Room
Participants who chose to attend remotely joined via Microsoft Teams.
Members: Chairperson Liz Calpas, Vice Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Joni Pawelk, Bill Fair, Darek
Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper,
Randy Skarphol, Randi Meyer
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Rebecca Anderson, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Liz Calpas called the meeting to order at 7:03 a.m. All members and liaisons
introduced themselves and welcomed new member Randi Meyer.
2. Approve Minutes:
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2022, MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY
RANDY SKARPHOL. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Chairperson Liz Calpas added an item to the agenda.
a. By-laws related of member eligibility.
Discussion was held interpreting eligibility of membership to the Industrial &
Economic Development Committee (IEDC) as defined in the by-laws. Chairperson Liz
Calpas, Vice -Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, and Economic Development Manager Jim
Thares to discuss further and bring a report to the August 2, 2022, meeting.
4. Table Topic — Integrated Marketing and Communication Plan (IMPC) Report/Templates
Mr. Thares presented a draft of IMPC Marketing templates, funded by the CDT to assist in a higher
level of marketing for City industrial and retail growth. The effort began early January 2022
through April. IEDC member Eric Olson, and Chamber liaison Marcy Anderson, were appointed to a
committee to help mold the report. Mr. Thares highlighted formats and information, including
testimonials on each page. Discussion was held to suggest areas and situations to be used,
including developer and landowners, Chamber of Commerce, city offices, and member's business
ocations. Updates and edits were suggested.
5. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Project List
Mr. Thares provided an overview of current projects prospects highlighted on the
staff report including UMC ribbon cutting June 15, 2022, and open house June 22,
2022. All IEDC and liaisons are welcome to both events. Other prospects and
projects highlighted included a prospect for childcare, LIBAA, which is actively
looking to move forward; Project Shepard is WiHa Tools — light assembly
constructing a 75,000 square foot facility; Project Stallion is Washburne — light
industrial assembly constructing a 42,000 square foot facility; project Cougar —
precision Machining Mfg.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting
agenda scheduled for June 7, 2022.
c. City Council
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, presented an update on recent Council
actions including approving preliminary and final plat for Spaeth Third Addition;
Conditional Use Permit for PUD on an existing restaurant; valuation of TIF District
1-42 and 1-43; a job creation fund grant application for WiHa Tools; TIF funding
for Block 52.
d. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Jolene Foss, Executive Director at Wright County Economic
Development Partnership, provided an update highlighting past and upcoming
events; report of attendance of the Capacity Building Workshop; Wright Tech will
be offering adult courses including EMR and EMT courses; Legislative update June
30St; September 20th Annual Golf Tournament.
e. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson, Chamber of Commerce Director, highlighted the Due North
Ribbon cutting June 10th and open house on June 11th; Royalty Program is back
with 6 candidates participating; Industry Tours following the Chamber Lunch June
21St; Mentoring Program; Walk and Roll June 11th; Applications are open for Taste
of Monticello; noted the upcoming Riverfest July14-17th.
Mr. Thares noted the next meeting will be August 2" at the Wright County Technical Center. Director
Brian Koslofsky, Director, will be the guest speaker and provide a short tour following the meeting.
6. Adjournment
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN. CHAIRPERSON LIZ CALPAS
SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:06 A.M.
Recorder: Vicki Leerhotf Ak
Approved: August 2, 2022
Attest:
JamOs Thares;)Economic Development Manager