IEDC Minutes 01-02-2019MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2019 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk,
Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr,
and Elizabeth Calpas
Members Absent: Wayne Elam, Don Roberts, and Christopher Church
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, and Duane
Northagen
1. Call to Order
Kevin Steffensmeier called the Regular Meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:03 a.m.
2. Consideration of Electing 2019 IEDC Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and
Secretary)
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPOINT DAREK VETSCH AS CHAIRPERSON OF
THE MONTICELLO IEDC FOR 2019. LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPOINT KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER AS VICE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE MONTICELLO IEDC FOR 2019. JONI PAWELK
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPOINT JIM THARES (STAFF) AS SECRETARY OF
THE MONTICELLO IEDC FOR 2019. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
3. Approve Minutes:
a. December 4th, 2018 meeting minutes
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4. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None.
5. Consideration of Recommending Appointment of New Member
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPOINTMENT OF RANDY
SKARPHOL TO THE IEDC. KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
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6. Consideration of 2019 Work -Plan Goal/Action Statements
Jim Thares reviewed the status of 2018 work -plan. Kevin Steffensmeier recommended
under 2b. adding a tour of the Wright Technical campus for 2019. Discussion pursued
about the future interchange study and the importance of completing a new
Comprehensive Plan (2019-2020).
Jim Thares then reviewed the draft 2019 Work -Plan Goal/Action Statements.
Joni Pawelk requested the addition of supporting childcare services. The IEDC agreed to
place that item under Objective 4.
Mayor Stumpf asked that under Objective 5b. that the valuation of the nuclear power
plant be reviewed and added to the statements.
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2019 WORK -PLAN GOAL/ACTION
STATEMENTS WITH CHANGES PER DISCUSSION. STEVE JOHNSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
7. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided an update of Economic Development. He indicated that
development has been slow because of the time of the year.
Thares explained that there are about 4-5 developers that are interested in Block
52. They will be meeting with the EDA during a workshop meeting for a "get to
know you" interview.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Jim Thares reviewed the Planning Commission Agenda as attached to the packet.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill noted that the Fallon Avenue overpass has been completed and has
had little complaints. He also indicated that the City is looking to collaborating
with the Monticello Public School district on a "Sign Lab".
d. Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Calpas noted the success of the Annual Banquet in December. She
noted that the Chamber is working on wrapping things up from the previous year.
8. Adiournment
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:00 A.M. DICK
VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
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Approved: February 5, 2019
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Jinn Th�res, Economic Development Director
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