EDA Minutes 12-09-2015 Special MeetingMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 4:30 p.m., Monticello Community Center
Present: Bill Demeules, Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Jim Davidson, Steve Johnson, Tom
Perrault, Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: None
Staff: Angela Schumann, Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Oberg
Guests: Dave Finnegan (KW Commercial), Tom Baker (KW Commercial), Bill Gorton
(KW Commercial)
L Call to Order
Bill Demeules called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Bill Demeules called the roll. All commissioners were present.
3. Purpose
Angela Schumann indicated that the purpose of the workshop is to refine the 2016 EDA
work plan and consider input from Keller Williams Commercial as it relates to
redevelopment in Monticello.
4. 2016 EDA Work Plan for 2016
Schumann summarized that the draft work plan included with the agenda packet
incorporates revisions based on direction provided at the November EDA workshop. She
invited the commissioners to propose and discuss any additional objectives and action
statements to be included. She pointed out that the EDA's final 2016 work plan would
come before City Council for ratification in January.
Schumann noted that the commissioners seemed to be satisfied with the objectives and
priorities identified within the workplan. She made a note to include define criteria
related to blight as an action step associated with the housing redevelopment objective.
Much of the commission's discussion emphasized the importance of improved
communication, investing in relationships, providing a coordinated approach to
marketing, and exploring programs and tools to spur development. Schumann also
pointed to the value of identifying the role of the IEDC as it relates to business retention.
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5. Presentation — Keller Williams Commercial
Keller Williams (KW) Commercial representatives Dave Finigan, Tom Baker and Bill
Gorton each provided information related to their specific area of real estate expertise and
noted their familiarity with Monticello's market. KW's presentation summarized the
challenges all cities face in targeting downtown redevelopment. KW staff pointed out
that, although Monticello has unique assets and has established goals to guide economic
development, the City needs to commit to subsidizing growth to level the playing field
for redevelopment based on the current economic reality. It was noted that firms such as
KW Commercial are available to assist in facilitating redevelopment.
6. Adjourn
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 5:55 PM.
BILL TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved: February 10, 16
Attest:
Ange a Sc u a , Co munity Development Director
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