EDA Minutes 03-14-2018 (Workshop Meeting)MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 — 4:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Steve Johnson, Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Jon Morphew, 011ie
Koropchak-White, Lloyd Hilgart, and Jim Davidson
Staff Present: Jim Thares, Angela Schumann, and Wayne Oberg
1. Call to Order
Steve Johnson called the workshop meeting of the EDA to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Overview of Services and Charize Rates - Buxton (Jacob Davis)
Jim Thares introduced Jacob Davis, Buxton, to the EDA and stated they would provide
an overview of their services and charge rates. They are a retail recruiter and have their
own proprietary demographic income database. They target retailers based on available
income in the community. Thares stated that their fees are typically $50,000 per year and
they prefer City's sign a three year contract.
Jacob Davis indicated that Buxton has worked in communities as small as 5,000 people
and as large as Los Angeles, California. He reviewed the potential services that Buxton
could bring to Monticello. It was stated that they partner with retailers on site selection
and cities to discuss their needs. Further discussion occurred about the cities that Buxton
has successfully helped. Buxton is currently working with the City of Wadena on their
economic development needs.
Steve Johnson stated that the EDA would look more into the services that Buxton can
offer. A future meeting will be scheduled to consider a contract with Buxton.
4. Adjourn
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:42 P.M. BILL TAPPER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 7-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander '[r
Approved: April 11, 2018
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Attest:
Jim 7hares, Economic Development Director
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