EDA Minutes 10-12-2016 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL MEIETENG - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, October 12t', 2016
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Bill Demeules, Steve Johnson, Tracy Hinz, James Davidson, and Tom Perrault
Absent: Bill Tapper, Lloyd Hilgart
Guest: Charlotte Gabler
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, and Jacob Thunander
1. Call to Order
Bill Demeules called the special meeting to order at 4:30
2. Roll Call
3. Walking Tour of Downtown Small Area Study Blocks
The purpose of the walking tour of the downtown was to gather input from the EDA and
Planning Commission that will help guide the direction of the update to the Embracing
Downtown plan. Participants of the tour were each given a handout to write down their
feelings and observations regarding the current downtown and their vision for a
revitalized or redeveloped downtown. The tour started in the Academy Room of the
Monticello Community Center and included a path of Walnut Street to Broadway Street
to Cedar Street and back. Many comments from participants were centered on
placemaking and making the downtown a desirable location for living, shopping, and
entertainment. Participants also provided comments about the types of facilities
(buildings, parks, public art, and green spaces) desired in the space and designs of these
facilities.
4. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: November 9"', 20'f6
Attest:
, Economic Development Director