EDA Minutes 05-20-1998
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, May 20, 1998 ~ 7:00 p.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Ron Hoglund, Assist Treasurer Ken Maus, Roger Carlson,
and Bill Demeules.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Chair Barb Schwientek, Clint Herbst, and Darrin Lahr.
ST AFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
GUEST:
Mayor Bill Fair, Steve Johnson, and Rita Ulrich.
1. Call to order.
Chair Hoglund called the EDA meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2.
Consideration to approve the Janu8lY 20. February 17. and April 14. 1998 BDA minutes.
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Ken Maus made a motion to approve the April 14, 1998 EDA minutes. Seconded by Bill
Demeules and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as written.
Carlson abstained, not present at the meeting.
3.
Consideration of addini a~enda items.
Addition to Other Business: 6c: Mayor Bus Tour and Golf Outing.
4. Consideration to review for approval/disapproval the DMRF application for 107 West
Broadway .
Steve Johnson, owner and applicant ofthe parcel located at 107 West Broadway,
described the revitalization, not restoration, plans for the building. The building is
currently occupied by the Monticello Community Partners. Plans include the placement of
a stucco cornice to the front and east side of the building and a 7 to 8 ft fixed-awnings at
street level and possibly to second floor. Signage will be on the awning and the awning of
an earth tone. Old photos indicate the building was originally stucco.
EDA members found the project to be in conformance as the basic architectural
appearance is consist with the 1940's. The cornice construction will be followed by the
placement of the awnings Johnson implied.
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Bill Demeules made a motion to approve DMRF No. 007 in the amount of$I,750 for the
front and signage facade improvements, $700 for the side facade improvements, and $200
for fee reimbursement at 107 West Broadway. Disbursal of the matching grant funds in
the amount of $2,450 and the fee reimbursement of $200 subject to compliance of the
facade designs as recommended by DAT, compliance of codes and ordinances by the
Building Official, and certification of payment of approved improvement costs. DMRF
No. 007 becomes null and void February 20, 1999. Ken Maus seconded the motion and
with no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
5. Consideration to review the DMRF Guidelines and application form for modification.
EDA reviewed the recommendation from DAT for modification to the DMRF Guidelines
and application form. Commissioners agreed the recommendations would serve to create
an awareness to developers. Demeules felt the recommended language (if possible) on the
application form was double talk. All commissioners agreed and also felt the request for a
minimum of two written cost estimates was appropriate in most cases. However, in cases
where specialized revitalization work is necessary only one estimate would be sufficient
due to the shortage of the specialized craftsmanship and suggested any deviation to be
approved by DAT.
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Ken Maus made a motion to modifY the DMRF Guidelines adding the following language
to FACADE GRANTS, RRHABILIT A TION LOAN. AND FEE REIMBURSEMENT,
page 2 and 3 of the guidelines: To be eligible for grant funds, rehabilitation loans, and lor
fee reimbursements, projects must meet the following criteria:
1. Improvements must comply with applicable design guidelines and all codes and
ordinances including building permits and inspections.
And to modifY the DMRF application to add the following language to III. Type of
Revitalization Fund Request, A. Facade Grants, 1,2, and 3, and B. Rehabilitation Loan.
page 2 and 3 of the application form: Please submit a minimum of two written cost
estimates for the proposed revitalization improvements, any deviation must be
approved by the Design Advisory Team.
Lastly, to add the following language prior to signature of applicant, page 3 of application
form: Vwe certifY that all information provided in this application is true and correct to the
best of my/our knowledge and IJwe agree to apply for and receive all applicable
building permits prior to the start of work and to comply with all building
inspection requirements.
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The motion was seconded by Bill Demeules and with no further discussion, the motion
passed unanimously. Modification to the guidelines to be submitted to City Council for
approval on May 26, 1998.
6. Other Business:
Commissioners were reminded of the joint commissions and council meeting of May 21 at
6:00 p.m. Additionally, Koropchak invited EDA members to the Mayor's City Bus Tour
and Chamber golf outing on June 10, 1998. The tour begins at 10 o'clock at city hall and
is intended for site locators and developers as well as a developer's appreciation event.
The gratis event will be funded by the HRA and the afternoon golf event will support the
Chamber's fundrasier.
7. Aqjoumment.
The EDA meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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. Ollie Koropchak, EDA Executive Director
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