EDA Meeting Minutes - 07/08/2024MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 — 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
Academy Room
4:30 p.m. Review of Block 34 Request for Information
5:15 p.m. General Fund Budget Review and Discussion and Facade Forgivable
Loan Funding review
Commissioners Present: Vice President Jon Morphew, Treasurer Hali Sittig, 011ie
Koropchak-White, Rick Barger, Councilmember Tracy Hinz, Mayor
Lloyd Hilgart
Members Absent: President Steve Johnson
Staff Present: Executive Director Jim Thares, Vicki Leerhoff
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Vice President Jon Morphew called the regular meeting of the Monticello EDA to
order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Morphew called the roll.
2. Consideration of Additional Agenda Items
None
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of Payment of Bills
B. Consideration of Approving Regular Meeting Minutes — May 8, 2024
C. Consideration of ADDrovinR Workshop Meetinp- Minutes — Mav 8, 2024
D. Consideration of CY 2025 Initiative Foundation Funding Contribution
HALI SITTIG MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 6-0.
4. Public Hearing
A. PUBLIC HEARING — Consideration of Facade Improvement Forgivable Loan for Jon
and Lucy Murray's Dance Studio at 155 West Broadway Street and Sleep Concepts
at 149 West Broadway Street
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, provided an update on the item. Mr.
Thares noted that the required information has not been provided and staff is
recommending continuing this public hearing on July 24, 2024, the next regular
Economic Development Authority meeting.
OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE JULY
24, 2024, REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING, RICK BARGER SECONDED
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 6-0.
5. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Adding Additional Funding to the Facade Improvement Forgivable
Loan Program
Mr. Thares introduced the item. Added funding to Facade Improvement Forgivable
Loan program. Staff is requesting additional funding of $93,425 be added to this
program. There are 2 main factors, including the increase of the target area of the
Facade Improvement Program and an increase in construction costs. The proposed
funding increase will accommodate the two Block 52 projects as envisioned,
including all 3 sides of the Dance Studio and Mattress Store.
The EDA should also be aware that if additional funding proposals which are in the
target are submitted for consideration in the future, an additional funding allocation
may be presented to the EDA again in coming months. The EDA General Fund is the
source of the proposed allocation to the Fagade Improvement Fund.
Mr. Morphew wanted clarification that after these funds are allocated to the Block
52 businesses, this would leave a zero balance in this fund. Mr. Thares confirmed
this, however, there is another business applying. At that time, staff will request
additional funding for the Fagade Improvement Forgivable Loan Program.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE EDA TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $93,425
INTO THE FACADE IMPROVEMENT FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM TO
ACCOMMODATE THE PROMINENT BLOCK 52 FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHICH WILL INCREASE THE SUB -FUND BALANCE TO $245,003. OLLIE KOROPCHAK-
WHITE SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
B. Consideration of $5,000 Sponsorship to 2024 Chalk Fest
Mr. Thares introduced the item. In 2023 a marketing sponsorship donation was
approved by the EDA. Staff and EDA Commissioners had a booth and provided
information of the Economic Development work plans, goals and the purpose of
EDA.
Lloyd Hilgart, of 6413 82"d Street, addressed the EDA with details of the 2024 Chalk
Fest. It is no longer a city event; It is organized Mr. and Mrs. Hilgart with the
Chamber is acting a fiduciary. Chalk Fest has received several donations and
sponsors. The has been moved along River Street and Walnut.
This year's Chalk Fest will Highlight block 52 and West Bridge Park improvements.
Only Monticello vendors will be used, especially downtown.
Vice Chair Jon Morphew inquired if the EDA would staff a booth. Mr. Thares
addressed the question; it is available if the EDA would like to help. Further decision
will be made on this matter.
Commissioner Sittig inquired why did it become a private event and not City. She
supports the event. Mr. Hilgart said this was discussed at the City Council Meeting.
Mr. Thares interjected the EDA has the available funds.
RICK BARGER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE MONTICELLO CHALK
FEST EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000. HALI SITTIG SECONDED MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0 WITH MAYOR HILGART ABSTAINING.
C. Consideration of Update of Rustech Brewing Business Operations Status and GMEF
Loan Update
Mr. Thares introduced the item. Bill Burt of Rustech has a purchase agreement to
sell this location and is required to relinquish residency by August 15. Mr. Burt is
current with their loan, including the July payment. They have met with staff and will
continue to make payments with the goal is to eventually relocate to a smaller space
entertaining a lease. Mr. Burt is working with his bank to restructure the current
bank loan.
Ms. Sittig inquired how much longer is left on the loan. Mr. Thares addressed;
approximately 5 years.
No action was taken on the item.
6. Other Business
A. Consideration of Economic Development Manager's Report
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the agenda item to the EDA and the public.
No action was taken on the item.
7. Adiournment
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN, RICK BARGER SECONDED MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:29 P.M.
Recorder: Vicki Leerhoff -1/
Approved: January 8, 2025
Attes .
Jim Thap4s,Ec nomic Development Manager