WAUNAKEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (WEDC)

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE WAUNAKEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (WEDC) 500 W. MAIN STREET August 8, 2011 - 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER-John Laubmeier called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PRESENT: John Laubmeier, Phil Willems, Tim Schell, Geoff Vine, Tom Bruenig, Al Dassow, Kevin Phelps. ABSENT: Sue Springman and David Dean ALSO PRESENT: Todd Schmidt, Ashley Greiber, & Roberta Baumann APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion Phil, second Tim, to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2011 meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE RAEMISH ROAD BUSINESS PARK ENTRANCE SIGN CONSTRUCTION. Todd Schmidt would like to have more time to find a competitive bid for the sign and masonry construction. This isn’t a project that needs to be rushed. Al Dassow arrived at 6:08 p.m. 2. REVISIT TICKNOR REPORT AND IDENTIFY BUSINESS TO PURSUE. The members reviewed the Ticknor Study from 2009. Discussion on future projects to help “lone eagles” pursue business ventures. Also discussed having high end rental units. Members would like to see the return of the School-Business Task Force. No action taken. 3. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON REVISED REGIONAL PROFILE. The members reviewed the 2nd draft website pages. Motion Vine, second Dassow, to approve the regional profile concept with the following changes: 1. Emphasis more on our schools in the “Why Waunakee”  section (Ticknor Report page 7) 2. Format spacing needs work 3. Put emphasis on on our locally owned Utility company 4. Income level is the 3rd highest in Dane County (should be the main point in “Why Waunakee”). Motion carried. 4. DISCUSS POTENTIAL OF INCLUDING BUSINESS RECOGNITION AS REGULAR EDC AGENDA ITEM. Motion Bruenig, second Schell to approve the attendance of a business to present about their company and recent achievements. The speaker would have 10 minutes to present and there won’t be a time limit on Q&A. Motion carried. 5. DISCUSS PRELIMINARY 2012 EDC BUDGET. Discussed breaking down the budget more for board approval. ADJOURN Motion Schell, second Phelps, to adjourn the EDC meeting at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried. Submitted by: Ashley Greiber, Administrative Intern