IEDC Minutes 05-05-2009 1
MEETING MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
7:00 a.m., S. Mississippi Room
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Roberts, Bill Tapper, Patrick Thompson, Dick Van Allen, Wayne
Elam, Marshall Smith, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Charlotte Gabler
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Elaine DeWenter, Rich Harris, Glen Posusta
LIAISONS PRESENT:
Sandy Suchy, Clint Herbst
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Economic Development Director Megan Barnett, Jeff O’Neill City Administrator, Community
Development Director Angela Schumann
Call to Order
IEDC Chair Lynne Dahl Fleming called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Approve Minutes
Charlotte Gabler stated a correction should be made in the March 3, 2009 minutes to reflect her absence.
MOTION BY WAYNE ELAM TO APPROVE THE MARCH 3, 2009 MINUTES WITH STATED
CORRECTION SECONDED BY DON ROBERTS. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
Discussion occurred regarding the April 7, 2009 meeting notes.
MOTION BY MARSHALL SMITH TO APPOINT CHARLOTTE GABLER AS THE SECRETARY
WORKING IN COORDINATION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO
CRAFT MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES SECONDED BY PATRICK THOMPSON. MOTION
CARRIED 10-0.
Further discussion occurred regarding some of the exchanges occurring within the IEDC the past few
months. Concern was raised relating to: how agendas were being set, pointless distractions for the group,
leadership by the Chair, and perceived dissention between City Staff and Lynn Dahl Fleming. Several
members stated their desire for the IEDC to move in a positive direction.
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MOTION BY WAYNE ELAM TO REMOVE CHAIR LYNN DAHL FLEMMING AND PLACE
VICE CHAIR DON ROBERTS AS CHAIR SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 5 -
3. MEMBERS GABLER AND THOMPSON ABSTAINED.
Economic Development Report:
The Economic Development Report was noted.
Reports:
Sandy Suchy noted the new formation of a hospitality committee, efforts made by the Government
Affairs group, the May lunch would consist of a presentation on computer safety, and business after
hours would be held at Applebees.
FiberNet Monticello Presentation:
City Administrator Jeff O’Neill and FiberNet Monticello General Manger Don Patten provided a
detailed presentation on the history of FiberNet Monticello and reviewed the opportunity the City has to
apply for a federal broadband grant.
MOTION BY PATRICK THOMPSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2009-01 SUPPORTING THE
CITY IN APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL STIUMULAS BROADBAND GRANT TO BUILD A 100%
FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
MOTION BY BILL TAPPER TO ADJORN THE MEETING SECONDED BY PATRICK
THOMPSON. MOTIONED CARRIED. 9 -0 (Marshall Smith was not present at this time).
Adjourned at 8:45am