IEDC Minutes 12-05-2017MINUTES
llNDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMM=EE ff DC)
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elain, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick
Van Allen, Don Roberts, 011ie Koropchak-White, Andrew Tapper, Kevin
Steffensmeier, Mike Carr
Members Absent: Jason Kisner, Christopher Church, Joe Hammer
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:07 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. November 7th, 2017
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7TH, 2017 IEDC
MINUTES. MIKE CARR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED,
11-0.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None.
4. Reports (VerbaIl Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided the Economic Development Report. He stated that a number
of prospects are still active in Monticello, including: Project Novus, Project
#6580, Project Shepard, and Bondhus. Thares also added that Rustech Brewing is
working on opening their business in March, 2018 and that Monticello Dental
Clinic is now open.
Thares explained that a review of development fees was requested for a twenty-
three unit multi -family complex.
Thares added that development discussions have occurred with downtown
redevelopment firms.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
The Planning Commission agenda was provided in the IEDC agenda.
The IEDC discussed Item 2B. of the Planning Commission agenda. Jeff O'Neill
stated that the project may not be completed due to the cost of materials and
development.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill stated that the City Council elected to charge residential properties
including the mobile home park for garbage disposal of three dollars per
household. This would shift the use of tax dollars being paid by commercial and
industrial users. Projects such as the hiring of an assistant fire chief would be
funded with the additional support. O'Neill also commented that many of the
residential fees paid through taxes would overtime be paid by residents for user
fees. Brian Stumpf confirmed.
O'Neill added that Rachel Leonard was newly elected as the President of the
Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
O'Neill said that the City is looking to hiring a City Engineer/Public Works
Director.
Thares added that he is working on an industrial land availability study. A survey
has been completed by nearby cities to help inform the study. The purpose of the
study would be to guide the EDA in determining if additional land inventory is
needed. A completed study would be considered at a future EDA regular meeting.
Jeff O'Neill stated his appreciation for Bill Demueles serving on the EDA.
Demueles has sold his interests and is no longer a resident of Monticello, making
him ineligible to serve on the EDA. Thares stated that Demueles last meeting
would be at the regular meeting in December. O'Neill and Thares explained that
an opening for the position would be posted later this week.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson stated that last Friday the annual banquet was held with the
largest attendance recorded. The Business of the Year was Von Hanson's.
Anderson stated that the next luncheon would be held on December 19th with a
presentation on distracted driving.
5. Consideration of appointing 2018 IEDC Members
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE
APPOINTMENT OF IEDC COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANDREW TAPPER, MIKE
CARR, AND CHRISTOPHER CHURCH TO A NEW 3 -YEAR TERM ON THE IEDC.
OLLIE KOROPCHAK-WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 11-
0.
6. Consideration of 2018 Work -Plan Goal/Action Statements
Jim Thares recommended that the IEDC take time to consider adding or removing any
goals and action statements for 2018 work plan. Thares asked that the IEDC bring any
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comments to the January IEDC meeting.
7. Adjournment
DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:40 A.M. OLLIE
KOROPCHAK-WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 11-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: January 2nd, 2018
Attest:
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T hares, Economic Development Director
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