Burnett County Development Association
August 4, 2004
Minutes

Members Present: Ted Gerber, Stan Peer, Derek Zeiler,
Ed Peterson, Steve Zelinski (arrived at approximately 3:30 pm), Mark Crowl

Others Present: Michael Kornmann, John Strochine

Press: Chet Newman

CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order by Ted Gerber at 3:07 pm in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center on August 4, 2004.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Crowl, seconded by Peer to approve the minutes of the May 2004 meeting. Motion carried.

VOUCHERS:
One voucher was submitted totaling $2,626.55. Motion made by Gerber and seconded by Zeiler to approve the voucher. Motion carried

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Report:
John Strochine gave his report and discussed a spin off business from Ultra Tool that will be located in the Grantsburg Enterprise Center. Kleiss Gears purchased the Ultra Tool building. All Ultra Tool lenders were paid in full. Strochine also handed out a Technology Zone application for McNally Industries. It is the first such application from Burnett County and the second for the Superior Life Technology Zone. E and M Foods is doing well and expanding.

NEW BUSINESS
CDBG Grant Application Contract with Northwest Regional Planning Commission.
John Strochine submitted a contract for the NWRPC to work on a CDBG grant that will loan money to the Peterson farm for purchasing of cows. Interest paid on the loan will be added to the Revolving Loan Fund.

Motion made by Gerber and seconded by Peterson to approve the contract with NWRPC for up to $3500.00.

2005 Budget Request.
The board discussed the need to submit a proposed budget to Burnett County Government by the middle of August. Much discussion ensued on the lack of projects and the direction the organization is headed. Some of the discussion included the need for participation from more board members. After some length, the board decided to develop a budget committee to prepare a proposed 2005 budget. Gerber motioned to create a committee consisting of the following volunteers: Zelinski, Zeiler, and Peer. Seconded by Zeiler. Motion carried.

Agenda Item.
Motion by Peer and seconded by Zeiler to discuss the organizational direction at the next meeting. Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Peer and seconded by Zeiler to adjourn. Motion carried.