EDA Minutes 04-09-2012 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Monday, April 9, 2012 - 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: President Bill Demeules, Treasurer Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Matt Frie,
and Council Members Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf
Staff: Executive Director Megan Barnett - Livgard, Finance Director Tom Kelly
1. Call to Order
Bill Demeules called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Purpose
The purpose of the special meeting is to interview a candidate for the volunteer position on
the EDA for a term of six years. Rod Dragsten was the only applicant.
3. Consideration of Candidate
The EDA asked that Dragsten respond to five standard interview questions in an effort to
highlight his qualifications for serving on the EDA.
Dragsten answered questions related to his experience and residency in Monticello. He
noted that he had some familiarity with tax increment financing and would expect to learn
more about it as projects were brought forward.
Dragsten indicated that he didn't forsee any potential conflicts of interest with his work. He
would resign from the Planning Commission if offered the EDA position and was
comfortable with a six year term commitment. He indicated that regular 2 "a Wednesday
monthly EDA meeting works in his schedule.
Staff provided Dragsten a packet of current EDA information for his review. He thanked
the EDA for their consideration and left the meeting.
The EDA had no further discussion. Staff had prepared a report to bring before City
Council for approval later in the evening should the appointment be recommended by the
EDA.
Vote on EDA Appointment
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ROD DRAGSTEN TO THE OPEN EDA
COMMISSIONER POSITION FOR A SIX YEAR TERM. MOTION WAS SECONDED
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BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
5. Adiournment
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:45 PM.
MOTION WAS SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Recorder: Kerry T. Burn
Approved: May 9, 2012
Attest:
Executive
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