03-26-1987 EDA MIN
Economic Development Commission Meeting
Held at Elk River City Hall
March 26, 1987
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Members Present: Lloyd Brutlag, John Oliver, Wade Turner, Carol Mills,
Jeff Gongoll, Cliff Lundberg, Richard Gongoll, Greg Hohlen
Members Absent:
Elaine Anderson, Jerry Hagen, Keith Holme, Bud Holton, Frank
Madsen, John Plaisted, Jim Simpson, Larry Toth
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator
Others Present:
Mayor Estelle Gunkel
1. The meeting of the Economic Development Commission was called to order at
7:20 p.m.
2. Minutes of last Economic Development Commission Meeting
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, presented minutes of the July 1986
Economic Development Commission Meeting.
Chairman Dick Gongoll gave a brief summary on a Research Committee meeting
that took place in July and the various duties that members took on.
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Chairman
Gongoll introduced the three new members on the Commission:
Jeff Gongoll
Wade Turner
Greg Hohlen
Gongoll then thanked the members present for the efforts they
forth towards the Economic Development Commission.
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Chairman
have put
4. Report of Activity and Projects to Date
a. Task Force Meetings
Chairman Gongoll reported on Task force meetings which have been held.
In June, July and August the Committee worked on the Star City
Recertification. In September, the Task Force discussed needed work on
the business retention program. There was discussion on an Economic
Development (Industrial Park) grant which was not approved by the E D A.
Pat Connoy, MNDEED technical advisor, attended city marketing meetings and
and suggested a possible incubation approach on machine shops in Elk
River. During the months of January, February and March the Task Force
worked on updating the recertification materials and preparing the oral
report for Star City.
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b. Committee Chairpersons Reports
Carol Mills gave a report on the Planning and Research Committee progress.
Mills' three main points of discussion were the one year plan, the five
year plan, and the work load of the Planning Research Committee. Mills
explained that the one year plan is complete and the five year plan is
also complete but does need some expansion. Mills, along with a concensus
from the committee, feels it would be beneficial to get volunteer help
from the public on some of the Research projects. Two key issues which
were pointed out during Carol Mills' presentation were:
1. The ultimate benefit of the real estate tax claims and to be
able to explain the tax structure to visiting businesses; and
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The ultimate benefit of a housing survey
regarding who owns rental property, apartment
charged, and how the owners can be contacted.
with information
buildings, rent
Mills also gave a briefing to the Commission on the labor survey and the
business survey.
Mills stated that
unnecessary since
held.
Economic Development Commission monthly meetings are
monthly meetings of committees and sub-committees are
John Oliver gave a
Oliver's main topic
business to Elk River.
report
was the
on the Marketing and Promotion Committee.
Industrial Park and how to attract new
Oliver stated that he feels like a "fish out of water" on this committee
and would like to see someone added with promotional skills possibly from
the newspaper or the Chamber of Commerce.
Pat Klaers passed around various folder advertisement methods which have
been presented to the City by sales representatives.
. Lloyd Brutlag was present to represent the Finance Committee.
The budget was discussed and it was stated that the City would need a
budget for the Economic Development Commission in August. The Committees
should prepare budgets and give to Lloyd Brutlag with a general breakdown
of intent and goals as to where the money will be used.
5. Economic Development Commission Coordinator
Pat Klaers discussed the hiring of an Economic Development coordinator and
whether this person should be entry level or department head type. Klaers
emphasized that the need is there; now the dollars have to be located and
finding the right person for the position. The Commission members joined
in the discussion and stated they would like to supply input into the job
description after viewing sample descriptions.
6. Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson
Chairman Gongoll nominated Cliff Lundberg for Chairperson.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER NOMINATIONS. LLOYD BRUTLAG CAST A UNANIMOUS BALtOT.
JOHN OLIVER SECONDED THE BALLOT CAST. THE VOTE CAIUUM
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Discussion was held on the length of the term with the concensus being the
remainder of 1987 and the calendar year of 1988. A vote was taken and
passed for such terms.
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CAROL MILtS MOVED TO COMMEND RICHARD GONGOLL FOR THE GREAT WORK HE HAS
DONI ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND HIS HELP IN MAKING ELK
RIVER A STAR CITY. LLOYD BRUTLAG SECONDED . THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED .
Suggestions
Larry Toth~
the duties of
present, gave
were then made for the Vice Chairperson position including
Jim Simpson and Jeff Gongoll. Discussion was held regarding
the position. Jeff Gongoll~ being the only suggested member
a brief description of his past working experience.
CAROL MILLS MOVED '1'0 ELECT JEFF GONGOLL FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON. MILLS ADDED
'rMA'r U' OONGOLL IS ELECTED AND FEELS THE NEED TO DECLINE AT ANY TIME THAT
'rMU WOULD BE AN OPTION. JOHN OLIVER SECONDED THE MOTION. A UNANIMOUS
BALLOT WAS CAST AND SECONDED BY LLOYD BRUTLAG AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
Pat Klaers stated that secretarial support is available by City Staff for
typing reports and minutes. Danille Mathison will be the recording
secretary for the Economic Development Commission. Klaers suggested that
each committee take minutes~ all of which a copy will be kept at City
Hall.
7. Committee Appointment
Discussion was held regarding committee members and the following changes
were made:
*John Oliver move from Promotion to Planning and Research.
*John Plaisted moved from Finance to Promotion
*Richard Gongoll added to Finance
Chairpersons assigned to committees are as follows:
Wade Turner - Promotion
Lloyd Brutlag -Finance
Carol Mills - Planning & Research~ Co-Chair
Larry Toth - Planning & Research~ Co-Chair
8. General Discussion
Discussion was held on the slide presentation and the order of the slides.
Pat Klaers stated that Chamber Executive Vice President, Jackie Schuelein~
and Deputy City Clerk~ Sandy Thackeray should be able to get the slides in
order.
General supplies can be
available for stamps to
normal fashion.
obtained from Pat Klaers and petty cash is
help the Committee take care of business in a
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Chairman Lundberg distributed a list of possible Committee work duties and
projects. This material was then briefly discussed.
Item
and
#2 under Promotion on the Committees and Duties List was discussed
it was the general concensus to take out the words "and implement".
The depth of the five year plan was discussed. Klaers suggested that the
one year plan be distributed to all Committee members.
The Economic Development Commission adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Danille Mathison
Recording Secretary