EDA Minutes 01-13-2016MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, January 1311, 2016 - Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, Jim Davidson, Steve Johnson, Tom Perrault, Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: Bill Demeules
Staff. Angela Schumann Jeff O'Neill
1. Call to Order
Bill Tapper called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Tapper called the roll. Bill Demeules was absent.
3. Approve Meeting Minutes
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE DECEMBER
9TH, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AND THE DECEMBER 9TH, 2016
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda None
5. Consideration of approving payment of bills
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS THROUGH
DECEMBER 2015. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 6 -0.
6. Consideration of Market Matching report
Angela Schumann indicated that WSB's Market Matching representative John Uphoff
was unavailable to provide a report. Schumann noted that the month by month Market
Matching services contract would be in effect until the new Economic Development
Manager is hired and has had an opportunity to consider the arrangement.
7. Consideration to adopt 2016 EDA Annual Work Plan
Angela Schumann explained that she had incorporated revisions to the proposed 2016
EDA Annual Work Plan based on commissioner input during the workshops. She pointed
out that she had inserted the phrase "and revitalization" to the second of the EDA's
objectives so that it reads "Engage as a partner in other redevelopment and revitalization
opportunities as they arise, actively encouraging redevelopment within the TH25 /CSAH
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75 area." She also proposed adding two related action strategies. She added item d which
states, "Implement a facade improvement program for desired revitalization areas," and
item f which states, "Reexamine the Embracing Downtown Plan for possible amendment
based on recent revitalization activity in the downtown."
Tom Perrault indicated that he has a problem, in particular, with the objective which
states, "Support opportunities for park and trail development with TH 25 /CSAH
intersection and as consistent with the Embracing Downtown Plan." He doesn't want to
overly encourage foot traffic downtown. Perrault also noted concern about funding
additional studies.
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2016 EDA WORK PLAN WITH ANY
MODIFICATIONS AS DIRECTED BY THE EDA. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -1 WITH TOM PERRAULT VOTING IN
OPPOSITION.
8. Consideration to approve a contract for service for a Limited Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for EDA -owned property at 130 East
Broadway
Angela Schumann briefly summarized findings of the Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) and Limited Site Investigation related to the property located at 130
East Broadway ( "the Zoo ") and noted that historical evidence had identified a coal
gasification use on the site. She asked that the EDA consider approving a contract with
WSB & Associates for a Limited Phase II ESA to identify the extent to which
contamination may exist.
Lloyd Hilgart questioned the value of taking action without full site control in the area.
Bill Tapper suggested that it would be more economical to look at the old bait shop and
the parking lot adjacent to "the Zoo" at the same time.
There was some discussion related to possible next steps related to mitigation based on
possible findings. Schumann suggested that it may be useful to ask that WSB clarify the
level and type of contamination which would require an immediate remediation response.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR
A LIMITED PHASE II ESA FOR EDA -OWNED PROPERTY AT 130 EAST
BROADWAY; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO CONSULT WITH WSB &
ASSOCIATES REGARDING MITIGATION SCENARIOS AND OPTIONS. LLOYD
HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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9. Consideration to authorize a contract agreement for a Limited Asbestos and
Regulated Materials Survey and to authorize a Certificate of Survey for 349 West
Broadway
Schumann asked that the EDA consider a contract with WSB & Associates for Limited
Asbestos and Regulated Materials Survey and a Certificate of Survey for the Fred's Auto
property at 349 West Broadway to facilitate marketing and sale of the property. There
was some discussion related the cost of the certificate of survey.
Bill Tapper indicated that he thought it was too soon to take this action.
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR A LIMITED ASBESTOS AND REGULATED MATERIALS SURVEY AND
COMPLETION OF A CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FOR EDA -OWNED PROPERTY
AT 349 WEST BROADWAY; SUBJECT TO OBTAINING TWO ADDITIONAL
QUOTES FOR THE COST OF THE CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY AND MOVING
FORWARD WITH THE LEAST COSTLY QUOTE WITHIN A REASONABLE
TIMEFRAME. JIM DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-
WITH BILL TAPPER VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
10. Consideration to approve 2016 Wright County Economic Development Partnership
annual membership dues
Angela Schumann briefly summarized the benefits of continued membership in the Wright
County Economic Development Partnership ( WCEDP) and asked that the EDA consider
approving the 2016 request for financial support. Schumann noted that hiring an Economic
Development Manager position enable the City to better utilize the resources and networking
opportunities available through WCEDP membership.
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO APPROVE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,445.90 FOR 2016 MEMBERSHIP DUES TO WRIGHT COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP. TRACY HINZ SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
11. Consideration of Director's Report
Bertram Chain of Lakes (BCOL) Park Update —The Legacy Commission for Parks
and Trails recommended that the legislature approve a $2.4 million grant which would
complete the passive area of the park in 2016. Staff will submit an Outdoor Recreation
grant application to acquire the remaining 41 acres in the active athletic area of the park.
Keller Williams — Keller Williams representatives asked to present a detailed scope of
services proposal as follow -up to information provided at the January workshop.
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE SCHEDULING A SPECIAL EDA
MEETING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FOR A SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE
PRESENTED BY KELLER WILLIAMS AT 4:30 PM ON MARCH 9TH, 2016. TRACY
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HINZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
FiberNet Monticello (FNM) — Jeff O'Neill reported that City Council has been
reviewing options for contracting with a telecommunications company to manage and
operate FNM in an effort to take it to the next level in terms of growth.
12. Adjourn
TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR EDA MEETING AT 6:45
PM. JIM DAVIDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved: February 10,016
Attest:
Angela Schu an o munity Development Director