EDA Minutes - 03/08/2023MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 — 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: President Steve Johnson, Vice President Jon Morphew, Treasurer
Hali Sittig, 011ie Koropchak-White, and Councilmember Tracy Hinz
Staff Present: Executive Director Jim Thares, Hayden Stensgard
1. Call to Order
President Steve Johnson called the regular meeting of the Monticello EDA to order at
6:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Johnson called the roll.
3. Consideration of Additional Agenda Items
None
4. Consent Agenda
a. Consideration of Approving Regular Meeting Minutes — February 08, 2023
b. Consideration of Approving Payment of Bills
Prior to a motion being made, Executive Director Jim Thares explained a discrepancy in
the "Payment of Bills" portion of the consent agenda related to utility bills for land
previously owned by the EDA. Staff planned to meet with finance to discuss steps
necessary to resolve the discrepancy.
Hali Sittig moved to approve the March 8, 2023, Consent Agenda. 011ie Koropchak-White
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration of WSB Economic Development Services Update Report
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the agenda item to the EDA and the public. Jim
Gromberg, of WSB & Associates, submitted a summary report to EDA regarding
assistance activities. The summary touched on projects that Monticello is currently
involved in, as well as an economic outlook for the months ahead. This summary report
is included in the EDA agenda on the City's website.
6. Consideration of Recommending new EDA Board Members for City Council Approval
Mr. Johnson provided an update regarding the anticipated resignation of 011ie
Koropchak-White from the EDA, and that it is her intention to remain on the EDA for the
foreseeable future. This left one position still to be filled.
JON MORPHEW MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF RICK BARGER TO THE
MONTICELLO EDA. HALI SITTIG SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
The EDA's recommendation was forwarded to the City Council for final approval.
7. Economic Development Director's Report
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the agenda item to the EDA and the public.
Economic Development Association of Minnesota's (EDAM) Day at the Capitol was
postponed in February due to the weather, and has since been rescheduled to March
15, 2023. He encouraged members of the EDA to reach out if they are interested in
attending.
Mr. Thares walked through the Monticello Economic Development Update power point
presentation that was previously presented to the City Council.
8. Adiourn
Tracy Hinz moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Monticello EDA. Hali Sittig
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Recorded By: Hayden Stensgard
Date Approved: April 12, 2023
ATTEST:
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Jim Thares, Executive Director