EDA Minutes - 03/08/2023 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 — 4:15 p.m.
Monticello Community Center
Members Present: President Steve Johnson, Vice President Jon Morphew, Treasurer Hali
Sittig, 011ie Koropchak-White, and Councilmembers Lloyd Hilgart and
Tracy Hinz
Staff Present: Executive Director Jim Thares, Hayden Stensgard
1. Call to Order
President Steve Johnson called the special meeting of the Monticello EDA to order at
4:08 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Mr. Johnson called the roll.
Councilmember Tracy Hinz arrived at 4:22 p.m., shortly after roll call.
3. Interviews
a. Rick Barger
b. Joe Kounkel
c. Dean Parker
d. Veronica Ye
The EDA interviewed 3 candidates for an open seat on the Monticello EDA. Dean Parker
withdrew his application prior to the meeting being held. In order, the EDA interviewed
Rick Barger, Joe Kounkel, and Veronica Ye.
The open position was previously held by Tracy Hinz, prior to her addition to the City
Council. Councilmember Hinz was appointed to one of the Council positions on the EDA
in January 2023, leaving her original at -large position open. The position to be filled is
for a 6-year term ending on December 31, 2028.
4. Discussion and decision for appointment
The EDA discussed each candidate following the interviews. At the end of the discussion,
the EDA was in consensus of the candidate they wished to recommend to the City
Council for approval. That motion was carried out at the March 8, 2023, regular
meeting.
5. Adjournment
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING. HALI SITTIG SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:03 P.M.
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Date Approved: April 12, 2023
ATTEST:
Jim Thares, Executive Director