EDA Minutes 09-12-2018MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 — 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Jon Morphew, Tracy Hinz, 011ie Koropchak-White, Lloyd Hilgart
and Jim Davidson
Commissioners Absent: Steve Johnson, Bill Tapper
Staff Present: Jim Thares
1. Call to Order
Jon Morphew called the meeting of the Monticello EDA to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of additional agenda items
None.
4. Consent Agenda - Item 4a through 4b
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. JIM DAVIDSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
a. Consideration of aMroving Regular Meeting Minutes — August 8. 2018
Recommendation: Approve Regular Meeting Minutes — August 8, 2018.
b. Consideration of approving payment of bills
Recommendation: Approve payment of bills through August, 2018.
5. Consideration of 2019 Funding for Arts Program and Comprehensive Plan Update
Jim Thares stated that the City Council met to discuss the preliminary budget for 2019.
The City Council asked that the EDA consider a cost share for the 2019 Arts Program
and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The amount suggested was $15,000 for the Arts
Program and $10,000 for the Comprehensive Plan Update. The City Council adopted
their preliminary budget with the cost share of the EDA.
Jim Thares stated that he would like to schedule a special meeting or to meet during the
October EDA meeting for the Arts Consultant to explain her vision for the program.
OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE MOVED TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE
PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT THEREIN FUNDING THE ARTS PROGRAM
AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PHASE ONE TO THE OCTOBER MEETING.
TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
6. Consideration of Proposed Signage for Otter Creek Business Park and Block 52
Jim Thares stated that the item was brought forward at a previous meeting. Staff have
revised the message and height of the sign for Otter Creek Park and the message for the
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sign at Block 52.
011ie Koropchak-White suggested that both signs be further simplified.
The location of the Otter Creek Business Park sign was discussed, but not a part of the
decision for the meeting.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO APPROVE PROPOSED MARKETING SIGNS FOR
OTTER CREEK BUSINESS PARK AND BLOCK 52 WITH CHANGES AS
DIRECTED BY THE EDA. OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
7. Consideration of Draft Employer and Employee Survey Results
Jim Thares stated that a study was completed by the City to understand employer and
employee needs such as housing, workforce development, and amenities. Jim Thares
stated that the EDA was asked to only comment on the study and not to make any
decisions.
8. Director's Report
Jim Thares provided the Director's Report.
Jon Morphew asked about the Fagade Grant Improvement Program. Morphew asked for
those that hadn't indicated interest the program, if staff would meet with them to
encourage applying for the grant. Thares confirmed.
Thares gave an update on "Industry of the Year". He stated that four businesses were
nominated, but the businesses declined due to schedules. Instead this year, the
"Manufacturing Appreciation Breakfast" event would recognize all industry in
Monticello. The event is being held on October 3, 2018. Thares stated that the City would
like to resume business retention visits in the future.
9. Closed Session — Consideration of recessiny, to closed session to develop or consider
offers or counter-offers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property
pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3).
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TRACY HINZ MOVED TO RECESS INTO A CLOSED SESSION. JIM DAVIDSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
10. Adjourn
OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:48
P.M. TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
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Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: October 10, 2018
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iThares, Economic Development Director
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