IEDC Minutes 08-02-2016MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 — 7:00 a.m., Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Jim
Johnson, Don Roberts, Tim O'Connor, Darek Vetsch, Don Tomann, 011ie Koropchak-
White, Jason Kisner, Mari Lou McCormic, Andrew Tapper, Pete Gardner
Liaisons: Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Mayor Brian Stumpf, Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. June 7, 2016
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
JUNE 7TH, 2016 IEDC MEETING. JIM JOHNSON. SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 15 -0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
4. Reports: (Verbal Reports)
a. Economic Development Report
Jim Thares provided an update regarding the Block 34 Phase II Environmental
Review and the Dahlheimer Expansion Project.
Following that, Jeff O'Neill and Thares provided an update on the street
projects happening throughout the City including: street re- construction; 7a' Street
and Highway 25 intersection upgrade project, St. Henry's and Fallon Avenue
project and the Highway 25 Coalition Study Group,
Thares discussed the current status of the Mills Fleet Farm, Aspen Dental, and
IRET Apartments. Thares also provided an overview of the August 2nd Planning
Commission Agenda items.
i. Introduction of Jacob Thunander
Jim Thares introduced Jacob Thunander, Community and Economic
Development Assistant. Thunander started working with the City in July,
2016 and will be attending future IEDC Meetings.
b. City Council
Jeff O'Neill stated that Ann Mosack has been hired as the community center
Director.
He also indicated that dog licenses have been increased because of the
new dog park.
O'Neill discussed the transition from Arvig.
c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcy Anderson provided an update from the Monticello Chamber of Commerce
Industry including Riverfest.
She also mentioned the First Annual Tri- Chamber Bowl Off that is being held on
Thursday, August 25th from 6 -8 p.m. at McPete's Sports Bar and Lanes in Big
Lake. This friendly competition is between the Monticello Chamber, Big Lake
Chamber, and the Becker Area Chamber.
Anderson then spoke about the Chamber's intent on printing the swan brochures
and distributing around visitor destinations throughout Monticello.
5. Consideration of an update regarding 2016 City Construction Proicets (Verbal
Report)
This agenda item was discussed by Jim Thares and Jeff O'Neill under Agenda Item 4.a.
6. Industry of the Year Planning Update
Appoint Nomination 'Task Force
Mary Lou McCormic and 011ie Koropchak -White agreed to participate on the
Industry of the Year committee. McCormic agreed that she would be in contact with
past committee members to discuss interest on being on the committee this year.
7. Consideration of a report from business and industry (Verbal Report)
None.
8. Adiournment. (8:OOam)
OLLIE KOROPCHAK -WHITE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. DICK VAN ALLEN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 15 -0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: September 6
Attest:
Ji Thares, Economic Development Director