EDA Minutes 11-17-1998
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Tuesday, November 17,1998 - 7 p.m.
Members Present:
Chair Ron Hoglund, Assistant Treasurer Ken Maus, Bill Demeules and
Darrin Lahr.
Absent:
Vice Chair Barb Schwientek, Clint Herbst and Roger Carlson.
Staff:
Executive Director Ollie Koropchak, Recording Secretary Nancy Whalen.
1. Call to Order.
Chair Ron Hoglund called the EDA meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Consideration to approve the August 11. 1998 EDA minutes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILL DEMEULES AND SECONDED BY DARRIN
LAHR TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 11,1998 EDA MINUTES. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Consideration of adding agenda items.
A. Chair Ron Hoglund stated that it was not always possible for him to stay for the
entire DA T meetings every two weeks. He asked if anyone on the EDA wished to
replace him as a representative on the DAT Committee. No one expressed an
interest in being part of the committee; therefore, Ron Hoglund will continue to
serve on the DA T Committee.
B. No other new business.
4. Consideration to review for approval/disapproval the DMRF application for 219~225
West Broadway.
Executive Director Ollie Koropchak stated that the DMRF application was from Dorothy
Topel, property owners of the building occupied by Antiques of Monticello and Barbara
Lee Dance Studio. DAT met on two separate occasions regarding the Topel's
application. DA T recommended approval pending completion of the application
incorporating DA T recommendations, artwork, and cost estimates. Also, with the
recommendation that the rear accessory building closest to the 225 entrance be included
in the grant application based on the finding that its proximity makes it visually a part of
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the rear facade.
Chair Hoglund questioned the window replacement for $450. DAT requested the Topels
get two bids for the window replacement. Darrin Lahr also asked if the window had been
broken and whether this was routine maintenance. Ollie Koropchak stated that DA Thad
requested replacement of the window.
Executive Director Ollie Koropchak stated that the existing sign would be removed and a
new sign placed on the front of the building. Also, the entire building will be painted and
an identification sign will be hung at the back of the store. Ms. Koropchak is asking the
EDA to approve up to $2500 for each front, side and rear facade improvements of the
building so upon completion she will be able to distribute the funds.
Chair Hoglund asked the type of sign that was planned and who was doing the painting.
Ms. Koropchak stated that Randy Salo was doing the signage and Jon's Painting was
doing the painting.
The $2500 per front and rear would allow coverage of any additional items such as
lighting and rear facade costs.
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Chair Hoglund asked if possibly insurance would cover the painting because of storm
damage. Also, questioned whether the EDA should be paying to fix a broken window
just because it is broken.
Ken Maus stated the need for the EDA to define the difference between revitalization as
opposed to maintenance.
Ms. Koropchak stated the Topels had approached DA T after commencing to paint their
building.
Darrin Lahr expressed his concern with what is considered maintenance and what is
considered revitalization. He felt there was a problem in identifying the two.
Rita Ulrich, MCP, stated the entire facade is being changed; color scheme, lighting and
signage. DA T had asked the Topels look into doing other things to the building;
therefore, DA T did not feel this should be considered maintenance.
Bill Demeules asked Ollie Koropchek for clarification on Alternative #1.
Ms. Koropchek stated Alternative # 1 would approve up to $2500 for the front facade and
signage, up to $2500 for the rear facade, $377.28 for side facade improvements and up to
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$500 for fee reimbursements.
Ken Maus requested that the EDA not get involved in storm damage. That recipients
should acknowledge receipt of insurance monies they receive.
Bill Demeules stated that he questioned whether or not window replacement was a
general maintenance item in this case.
Darrin Lahr stated he had a problem with fixing broken windows.
Rita Ulrich stated that DA T looked at the total package, not just the broken window.
Darrin Lahr stated again that he not did feel it was fair to fix windows. He also asked
Rita Ulrich if she felt the Tope1s were committed to doing the project. Ms. Ulrich stated
that it was her feeling that the Topels were committed to doing the project.
Ken Maus asked about the importance of rear signage. Ms. Ulrich stated the Dance
Studio uses the back entrance and the signage in the rear was important.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY DARRIN LAHR AND SECONDED BY KEN MAUS TO
APPROVE DMRF No. 109 UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $2500 FOR FRONT FACADE
AND SIGNAGE, UP TO $2500 FOR REAR FACADE AND SIGNAGE AND $377.28
FOR SIDE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO UP TO $500 FOR FEE
REIMBURSEMENT. THIS WOULD EXCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
WINDOW AND PROOF OF PERFORMANCE. Motion carried unanimously.
Ken Maus asked that an agenda item for the next meeting deal with the verbiage for
insurance and maintenance verus revitalization.
5. Consideration to review for approval/disapproval the DMRF application for 124 West
Broadway.
Item tabled. Rita Ulrich, MCP, stated that DAT does not yet have complete estimates
and they should have concrete costs soon. Ken Maus suggested that they look at hanging
panes of stained glass on walls rather than painting. Also, they should look at the life
expectancy of fabric awnings.
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6. Consideration to ratify the execution of a Partial Release of Mortgage and Consent to
Easement for the property described as the East 161.00 feet of Lot 5. Block 3. OIP.
according to the recorded plat thereof.
Executive Director Ollie Koropchak stated that this was a housekeeping item. The EDA
attorney, Steve Bubul, suggested the EDA ratify the execution of the documents by the
EDA Chair and Executive Director.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KEN MAUS AND SECONDED BY BILL DEMEULES
TO RATIFY THE EXECUTION OF THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
AND CONSENT TO EASEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THE
EAST 161.00 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, OIP, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED
PLAT. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consideration of executive director's report.
Executive Director Ollie Koropchek reviewed the executive director's report. There were
no questions.
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Adjournment.
Chair Ron Hoglund adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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