IEDC Minutes 02-02-2016MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, February 211, 2016 — 7:00 a.m., Monticello Community Center
Present: Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Bill Tapper, Dick Van
Allen, Zona Gutzwiller, Jim Johnson, Don Roberts, Darek Vetsch, Don Tomann,
011ie White
Absent: Tim O'Connor
Other: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Brian Stumpf, Lloyd Hilgart, Marcy Anderson,
Mari Lou McCormic, Andrew Tapper, Duane Northagen, Tim Hennagir
1. Call to Order
Steve Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes
DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY
5TH, 2016 IEDC MEETING. JIM JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 12 -0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda None
4. IEDC Purpose and Structure
Steve Johnson introduced the topic and invited committee input related to reevaluating
the purpose and structure of the IEDC.
Jeff O'Neill acknowledged the value of providing staff updates and noted the importance
of exchanging ideas and building stronger relationships with businesses. He suggested
that shifting the emphasis from that of formal monthly IEDC meetings to a structure
based on work sessions related to topics of interest might provide opportunities for
broader involvement.
The discussion included comments from the IEDC members about the importance of
providing a voice for the business community and about how understanding the business
environment and the perspective of its leadership is of value to City Council. It was
pointed out that there is a need to focus on industry. It was also noted that authority is
needed if responsibility is given.
Angela Schumann indicated that the IEDC would be asked to complete a survey related
to the discussion.
IEDC Minutes: 2/02/16
DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT PURPOSE AND
STRUCTURE OF THE IEDC; AND TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPOINT ONLY ONE COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE IEDC ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS. DON ROBERTS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
12 -0.
5. Table Topic — Monticello /MN Manufacturer's Week Promotion
Schumann provided an update related to MN Manufacturer's Week promotional
activities. She welcomed Tim Hennagir of the Monticello Times to the meeting, who
introduced the idea of production of a full color promotional magazine highlighting
available land information and housing and workforce statistics. Mr. Hennagir indicated
the piece could be ready for the Industry of the Year event. Schumann asked that the
IEDC get involved in helping develop content for the publication if it moves forward.
Schumann pointed out that the goal is to kick off the promotion on September 16tH
6. Consideration of recommending appointment of 2016 IEDC members
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPOINT MARI LOU MCCORMIC AND ANDREW TAPPER TO THREE YEAR
TERMS ON THE IEDC, PENDING THE NOTED RESIGNATION OF MEMBER
BILL TAPPER. DICK VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 12 -0.
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE APPOINTMENT OF JASON KISNER AS THE MONTICELLO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE IEDC. LUKE DAHLHEIMER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 12 -0.
7. Adjourn
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. DICK VAN ALLEN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 12 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved: March 1, 2016
Attest:
Angela Schun a`Ani"Community Development Director
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