IEDC Minutes 03-02-2010 1
MEETING MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 2, 1010
7:00 a.m. Mississippi
MEMBERS PRESENT
Patrick Thompson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Wayne Elam, Marshall Smith, Chris
Kruse, Lynne Dahl-Flemming, Zona Gutzwiller
MEMBERS ABSENT
Don Roberts, Rich Harris, Elaine DeWenter,
LIAISONS PRESENT
Sandy Suchy, Clint Herbst
CITY STAFF PRESENT
Economic Development Director Megan Barnett
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 a.m.
Approve Minutes
MOTION BY BILL TAPPER TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 2, 2010 MEETING MINUTES
SECONDED BY WAYNE ELAM. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
Elect 2010 Secretary
There were no nominations for a 2010 Secretary. The consensus was to continue to have staff draft
minutes.
Recommend Electing New Members
MOTION BY PATRICK THOMPSON TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT WES
OLSON, ADAM STOLPESTAD, AND LUKE DAHLHEIMER TO THE IEDC SECONDED BY
WAYNE ELAM. MOTION CARRIED. 9-0
Establish Criteria for an Industry of the Year Award
The IEDC discussed the need to define “industry” and research other already establish business award
criteria on a larger scope (i.e. State or National awards). The suggestion was made to talk to Don
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Roberts about criteria and requirements outlined in the Baldrige Award and look for a national definition
of industry.
Consider Recommending the City Council Adopt a Resolution Supporting a Proposed Rail Park
Development in the City of Big Lake
Economic Director Barnett reviewed Big Lake’s proposal to develop a 210 acre rail park.
MOTION BY MARSHALL SMITH TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PROPOSED RAIL PARK DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF BIG
LAKE SECONDED BY LYNNE DAHL-FLEMING. MOTION CARRIED. 9-0.
Economic Development Report
Economic Development Director reviewed the Director Report focusing on the BR&E Program,
downtown redevelopment and revitalization RFP, and proposed business expansion incentive program.
City & Chamber Reports
City Staff, Sandy Suchy, and elected officials updated on the IEDC on upcoming events and past City
Council agendas. Discussion ensued around how Monticello can provide an economic climate for
businesses to succeed. A suggestion was make to look at other successful river Cities to gleam any
knowledge or experiences that could be applied in Monticello.
Adjournment:
MOTION BY PATRICK THOMPSON TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY MARSHALL SMITH.
MOTION CARRIED. 9-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30am.