EDA Minutes 04-08-2015 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECK. MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, April Sa', 2015 - Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Bill Demeules, Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Jim Davidson, Steve Johnson, Tom
Perrault, Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: None
Others: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann
1. Call to Order
Bill Demeules called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
2. Purpose
The purpose of the workshop is to develop the 2015 EDA Workplan goals and objectives.
3. Consideration of Workplan Goals and Obiectives
Angela Schumann summarized that the EDA had previously approved incorporating a
mission statement and action statements #1, #2 and 44 into the proposed 2015 workplan
during the March I It' workshop. She noted that, after some discussion, the EDA had
tabled draft action statements #3 and #11. Schumann suggested that the commissioners
had provided valuable input that helped to further refine the draft action statements.
Schuman asked that the EDA consider incorporating the remaining action statements into
a 2015 -2016 Workplan. The EDA discussed the draft action statements and acted as
follows:
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT REVISED ACTION STATEMENT #3,
"CLEARLY UNDERSTAND ALLOWABLE USES OF POOLED HOUSING
INCREMENT AS A FINANCIAL RESOURCE, INCLUDING AMOUNT OF
EXCESS." STEVE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(Tracy Hinz did not vote.)
Schumann agreed to revise draft action statement #5 to emphasize engaging as a partner
in other redevelopment opportunities as they arise and to also actively encourage
redevelopment in support of the vision of the Embracing Downtown Plan with a specific
emphasis on the four corners of TH 25 /CSAH 75 intersection. Schumann pointed out that
including this statement in the workplan would require revising the redevelopment puiicy
accordingly.
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO ADOPT ACTION STATEMENT #6, "ACTIVELY
MARKET INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE MONTICELLO BUSINESS
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CENTER (OTTER CREEK BUSINESS PARK), ACTIVELY TARGETING AND
MARKETING TO BUSINESSES WHICH WILL BE A SUPPLIER, CUSTOMER OR
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER TO EXISTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY." TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7-
0.
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO ADOPT ACTION STATEMENT #7, "ENCOURAGE
MORE PROACTIVE LEAD DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSE IN ALL MARKET
SEGMENTS TO SUPPORT A DIVERSIFIED TAX BASE." BILL TAPPER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
There were some comments about the outcome of the Market Matching contract and a
general acknowledgement that additional staffing is required to be proactive in
addressing the City's economic development goals.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADOPT ACTION STATEMENT #8, "DEVELOP AND
RE- ESTABLISH A DEDICATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF POSITION
TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS." JIM DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
There was some discussion related to potentially forming a work group to further develop
the scope of the proposed Economic Development Director job description.
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO ADOPT REVISED ACTION STATEMENT 49,
"MARKET EDA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN A MORE PROACTIVE MANNER,
BOTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, BEGINNING WITH
EDUCATING THE EDA ABOUT THESE RESOURCES." BILL TAPPER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
JIM DAVIDSON MOVED TO ADOPT ACTION STATEMENT #10, "ACTIVELY
MARKET FOR SALE FOR DEVELOPMENT THE EDA -OWNED PROPERTIES AT
CEDAR STREET, 349 WEST BROADWAY AND 413 W. 4'H STREET. TRACY
HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
The commissioners pointed to the need to understand the different types of programs
available for improving existing housing stock. Staff shared some preliminary
information related to Transformational Home Loans.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADOPT ACTION STATEMENT #11, "EXAMINE
HOUSING STOCK FOR AGING OR BLIGHTED PROPERTIES AND RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND OR
REVITALIZATION." BILL TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
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The EDA noted that FiberNet differentiates this community from other communities and
indicated general agreement about the value of branding Monticello as a "Destination for
Innovation."
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO TABLE REVISED ACTION STATEMENT #12,
"DEVELOP AND TELL THE STORY OF DESTINATION FOR INNOVATION AS A
MEANS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS ENVISIONED BY THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN." TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 7 -0.
41. Adiournment
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:54 PM.
TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Recorder: Kerry
Approved: a lye
Attest: '�`(
Angela Sc�un)(nn, Oomffiwiity Development Director
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