EDA Minutes 07-11-2018 (Workshop Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(EDA)
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 — 5:00 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Steve Johnson, Bill Tapper, Jon Morphew, Tracy Hinz, and Jim
Davidson
Commissioners Absent: 011ie Koropchak-White and Lloyd Hilgart
Staff Present: Jim Thares and Angela Schumann
1. Call to Order
Steve Johnson called the EDA workshop meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program and Downtown Frontage and
Signage Grant Program Guidelines
The EDA discussed the Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program and Downtown
Frontage and Signage Grant Program guidelines.
Angela Schumann summarized the program guidelines as discussed in the meeting. The
EDA would allow a project funding range of $2,500 to $50,000 with the grantee
providing 5% of the project costs in cash. The applicant could be the tenant or property
owner. If the tenant completes the application, the property owner must also co-sign.
One grant would be awarded per building for the facade improvement program. The
grantee could also use multiple EDA (including a possible future frontage and signage
program) or grant programs. The permitted uses for funds would be more inclusive
(including windows and doors) and to be guided by architecture.
Discussion ensued with several suggestions offered to clarify the Facade Guidelines
regarding use of funds and process. Per the direction of the EDA, staff will revise the
Guidelines to reflect the changes and bring it for consideration at the regular meeting on
August 8th. It was decided to hold off on the Frontage Grant Program until after the
Facade Program is launched.
4. Ad_i ourn
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 5:45 P.M. TRACY HINZ SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
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Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: August 8, 2018
Attest:
J Thares, Economic Development Director
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