1997-02-26 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY February 18,1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the Centerville Economic Development Committee held their regular scheduled meetino on February iB. 1997. Chairperson Tim Rehbine called the meeting_ to order at 7:15 P.M. Present: Dan TOUrVille, Mary Capra, John Magill, Theresa Brenner. Paul Montain (8:45 P.M.) Appearances Randy Hagerty appeared before the committee to discuss the City Wide Garage Sale Days event. He stated that this would be the 5th Annual and that each year it is continuing to crow. The event helps out the residents, businessowners, the environment, and the city as a whole. He would like to see the city present its self to be the best they can possibly be. Corner Express will be running old time train rides. He is still considerino doing a classic car show, and Tom Thumb has shown interest in a promotion. He would like to see the City do another Open House or would appreciate any new ideas to keep this event growing each year. Another idea would be to do a silent auction at City Hall to raise money for the City Hall sign. Randy would need to know of any sponsors or events by April 23, 1997 for printing reasons. The event will be held May 16 & 17th. Money donations are used to help may for special events. He would like to see the City get some recognition for this in bulletins and magazines such as the Mn Cities magazine or other travel type brochures. Approval of January 1997 Minutes Motion by John Magill to approve the January 1997 meeting minutes, second by Dan Tourville. All in favor. Star City Goals and Objectives Each member is to look over their goals and objectives and bring any changes our ideas to the next meeting. Goal 3 - Leave as is. Goal 4 - Leave as is. Paul Montain talked to the County Hwy Dept and stated the current plans are to do nothing in the next five years, but for the years 2002 - 2007 they have plans for major reconstruction of County Road 14 between 35W and 35E. We need to get some costs and ideas from such things as the Mn Design Team or Dean Johnson to improve the downtown area. Welcome Wagon - Mary Capra brought in sample cards to start as a test. Her idea is to start with charging each businessowner $ 75.00 for 50 homes. Do a follow -up with the residents and businessowners after to see if the program is worthwhile to continue. The cost would be approximately $.50 for each card and $1.00 would go to EDC for fundraising purposes.