EDA Minutes 05-09-2018 (Workshop Meeting)MINUTES
WORKSHOP MIEETING - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 — 5:00 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Steve Johnson, Bill Tapper, Tracy Hinz, 011ie Koropchak-White,
and Jim Davidson
Commissioners Absent: Jon Morphew and Lloyd Hilgart
Staff Present: Jim Thares
1. Call to Order
Steve Johnson called the meeting of the EDA to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Presentation of information by First Children's Finance regarding childcare needs
Jim Thares introduced Landon McKay from First Children's Finance. McKay provided
an overview of their broad services and talked specifically about the needs for childcare
in Wright County. McKay indicated that Monticello has a gap in licensed childcare
providers. He summarized that parents want convenient, localized care that is safe,
secure, and high quality. Childcare providers are decreasing steadily in Minnesota with
the cost of providing the services high.
The EDA asked how other communities have helped to curb the issue of availability of
childcare. McKay indicated that some communities offer subsidies for childcare centers
or supporting family childcare individual's education to begin in the field.
4. Adjourn
JIM DAVIDSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING 5:53 P.M. BILL TAPPER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: June 13, 2018
Attest: 4
Ji ares, Economic Development Director
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