IEDC Meeting Minutes - 06/04/2024MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Monday, June 4, 2024
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Vice Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Sarah Kortmansky, Eric
Olson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Rob Stark, Tony
Velishek, Cory Ritter, Liz Kokesh
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers,
Tim Zipoy
Members Absent: Sam Murdoff, Darek Vetsch
Liaisons Present: Marcy Anderson
Staff Present: Jim Thares, Rachel Leonard
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to order at 7:00
a. m.
Approve Minutes:
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager shared an amendment to the City Council Updates.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 71 2024, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH
AMENDMENT. ERIC OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda:
None
1. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic — 2024 Legislative Update I Discussion of Key Issues
Senator Bruce Anderson, District 29 gave a presentation of Legislative Updates from the
2024 Legislative Session.
2. Liaison Uodates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Jolene Foss resigned her position. Rob Stark gave an update. They are seeking to fill the
position. The current WCEDP contact is Missy Meidinger.
Upcoming events include
• Pass the Bill —June 6th
• Legislative Update Luncheon —June 27th
B. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson, Chamber of Commerce Director announced her resignation. The
Committee thanked her for her service and support to the IEDC and Community and
wished her well.
C. Economic Development
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager provided an update.
• Project Update
• Prospect List
• June 4, Planning Commission Agenda
• IEDC Manufacturers Appreciation Breakfast on October 11, 2024
D. City Council Update
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, presented current projects and actions of the City
Council including completion of an audit, Downtown Road Project, West Bridge Park
Improvements, Haven Ridge Sub -division infrastructure improvements, PEL Bridge
Crossing Project, Xcel Nuclear Plant discussions and the NRC Public Hearing meeting.
3. Next Meeting Reminder— Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2024 -as per new meeting schedule
4. Adjournment (8:00 a.m.)
RANDY SKARPHOL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING; MOTION SECONDED BY TONY
VELISHEK. MEETING ADJOURNED BY CONSENSUS AT 8:08 A.M.
Recorder: Vicki Leerhoff
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Approved: August 6, 2024
Attest:
res, Economic Development Manager