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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1993
6:30 P.M.
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 7,
1993 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Kowalewski, Mr. Porta, Chairman Martin,
Mrs. Swiney, Mr. Moonen, Mrs. Rymsza and Mr. Fong. Also present
were C. Peter Hellsten and Sondra M. pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Swiney moved to approve the minutes of November 5, 19Jr,S~
seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion CARRIED 7-0. ~~
Mrs. Rymsza moved to approve the minutes of December 3, 199G as
corrected (pg.1 Mr. Kowalewski's name should be deleted under
approval of minutes as he was absent; pg. 2 - first sentence
under continued business, correct the word guests; pg.2 - second
sentence under Community Contribution Tax Incentive Resolution,
Tony to read Toni, third sentence, his to read her and Mr. to
read Ms.), seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1) Draft of Final Report to City Council
Ms. Swiney had (at the December meeting) agreed to revise the
previously proposed draft. Ms. Swiney thanked the people who put
the factual information together as she realized the vast amount
of time it involved to research the information. Ms. Swiney
explained she had not revised the table of contents because she
felt the board's input was needed. Ms. Swiney said the main thing
she did was to take the market study and rework it correcting
things that were redundant and consolidate some of the concepts.
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Chairman Martin said he felt it wasn't possible to complete the
draft of the Final Report at the regular meetings and suggested
having workshops to complete the draft. Ms. Swiney volunteered
her office as it is accessible to the public and there is a large
conference room that may be used. It was agreed to schedule a
workshop meeting for January 18, 1993 at 5:00 pm in Ms. Swiney's
State Farm Insurance building.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Election of Officers
Mr. Fong moved to re-elect Mr. Martin as chairman, seconded by
Mr. Kowalewski.
Mr. Porta moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski.
Motion CARRIED to re-elect Mr. Martin as chairman 7-0.
Ms. Swiney moved to re-elect Mr. Fong as vice chairman, seconded
by Mr. Kowalewski.
Mr. Porta moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski.
Motion CARRIED to re-elect Mr. Fong as vice chairman 7-0.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Fong expressed his feelings saying that Chairman Martin is
doing a good job. Mr. Fong also stated he thinks the Board is on
the right path and hopes to put together a "blueprint" for the
City for the Council to adopt.
Ms. Swiney said she is delighted to be participating on the Board
and finds it gratifying to be on a committee that accomplishes
something.
Ms. Ryrosza said this Board is a good working group and hopes it
will continue that way.
Mr. Kowalewski said as the "new guy" he is tremendously impressed
with the dedication and expertise of the Board.
Mr. Moonen stated he feels as the others and is excited that
progress has been made.
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Mr. Porta stated he has learned a great deal working on the Board
and has gained incentive to continue participating.
Mr. Hellsten stated he feels the activities of the Board are the
most important activities going on in the City.
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Chairman Martin told the Board that working with~ them has
been a pleasure and feels as though they are a "team" working
together.
Chairman Martin reviewed for the Board the copy of the packet
sent to Council, dated December 28, 1992, regarding Tax Credits
for Community Revitalization and the Community Contribution Tax
Incentive Program. He stated the packet was provided to Council
to bring them up to speed and make them aware of how the program
could be used to facilitate development of the PID zone.
Chairman Martin further stated that Council indicated that the
Industrial Development Board should pursue the program, but
Chairman Martin told them they couldn't go much further with
Gran~ Central at this time. Chairman Martin said he told Council~~
he and the City Manager are trying to set up a meeting with Gra~
Central to meet with senior management. The City Manager
expressed to Chairman Martin that he would like a member of the
Council to participate in the meeting with Gra~ Central.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the Board, a
motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned
at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
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