IEDC Minutes 12-04-2018MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Don
Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Christopher Church, Elizabeth Calpas
Members Absent: Kevin Steffensmeier and Dick Van Allen
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stump, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Duane
Northagen, Dave Tombers, Mark Hanson
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the IEDC meeting to order 7:00 a.m.
2. Introduction of new attendees
The IEDC members and liaisons introduced themselves. Jim Thares suggested adding the
discussion of Randy Skarphol, Riverwood Bank under Item 5.
3. Approve Minutes:
a. November 5, 2018
DON ROBERTS MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 IEDC
MINUTES. MIKE CARR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED,
12-0.
4. Consideration of adding items to Agenda
None.
5. Consideration of Discussion of potential new members
Jim Thares reminded the IEDC of the recent resignations of Jacob Kramer and Joe
Hammer. Thares stated that the volunteer postings have been available the past month,
but the City has not received any applications. Thares noted that he had previous
conversations with Kevin Steffensmeier regarding another Riverwood Bank
representative (Randy Skarphol) possibly serving on the board. Thares asked for input
from the IEDC. Thares also asked the IEDC members to recommend additional people to
serve on the board.
Mayor Stumpf recommended having a high school student that was interested in local
government serve on the board. Mike Carr stated that he could see if there was any
interest in the schools and would bring one of the students as a guest to the next meeting.
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It was discussed because of the size of the board having another representative from the
same company was acceptable.
6. Consideration of Table Topic — Daycare Report from Mark Hanson
Mark Hanson explained that supply of child care is limited and worsening. He noted the
pay, cost of having a business, opportunity for employment, and regulations all
effectively limit childcare providers. Hanson provided data for Wright County and how it
would be directing his work. He further discussed partnering with First Children's
Finance and other local organizations for a potential grant that would assist childcare
providers in opening their business. Duane Northagen stated that the Wright County
Economic Development Partnership continues to stress to legislators the need for such
services.
Jim Thares and Randy Skarphol explained a prospective daycare facility for 200-250
children in Monticello.
7. Consideration of Discussion regarding Goals/Action Statements for 2019
Jim Thares provided the 2018 goals to start planning for 2019. He asked the IEDC
provide their thoughts for incorporation in the January, 2019 staff report with
consideration of approval in February, 2019.
Steve Johnson suggested expanding on Objective 3.
8. Reports: (Verbal Reports)
a. Economic Development Report
Jim Thares stated that he and a local group of people attended the TIGER Path
Conference in Hutchinson on November 15th. The conference provided
information on the program, a tour of the lab facility, and a discussion of their
goals to open a student -led business. A follow up meeting with a team from
Monticello would be discussing a possible similar program in the next week.
Thares stated he would send out an updated Prospect list. He added that there is a
new prospective manufacturing business that is looking to locate in an existing
building.
b. Planning Commission
Jeff O'Neill provided the Planning Commission report for the December 4, 2018
meeting at 6 p.m. He stated public hearings would be held for a new development
in Featherstone and zoning amendments to the signage code and Central
Community District.
c. City Council
Jeff O' Neill stated that the Truth in Taxation statements have been received by
property owners in Monticello. He stated that the rate is proposed to increase
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particularly because of devaluation of Xcel Energy and the increased operating
costs for the County, City, and School District. He stated the proposed largest
increases would be for single family homes compared to other land uses.
O'Neill explained that the Fallon Avenue Overpass is now open.
d. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcy Anderson stated their Annual Banquet would be held Friday, December 7,
2018.
9. Other
None.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned 8:00 a.m.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: Ja ry 2, 2019
Attest:
Jim ' h*es, Economic Development Director
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