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MADRID ACTION COMMITTEE MINUTES July 7, 2010 Madrid City Hall Board Room

President Becky Roorda called the meeting to order at 7:00 A.M. at the Madrid City Hall board room.  

Members Attending:  Bob Fisher, Brian Horn, Todd Kilzer, Keith Kudej, Don Lincoln, Dennis Pelisek, Reuben Peterson, Irene Peterson, Becky Roorda, Lane Shaver. Guests in attendance: None.

Secretary’s report:  The minutes from the June 2, 2010 meeting were presented. Motion by Dennis Pelisek, second by Lane Shaver to approve the minutes. Ayes all present. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report: Don Lincoln presented a written report prepared by Suzi Lincoln that reported an account balance of $4,689.21. Revenues since 06/02/10 were $210.20 and expenses paid for the same period were $406.04. No outstanding bills were reported. Motion by Todd Kilzer, second by Dennis Pelisek to approve the financial report as presented. Ayes all present. Motion carried.

Membership Update: Becky Roorda reported that Suzi received additional memberships. An updated roster will be presented at the next meeting.

Development Report: Don Lincoln reported on the following items.
• Three single family homes have been started in the Southern Prairie development.
• The sale of one commercial lot in the Southern Prairie development is pending.
• Casey’s is building an addition to their store with plans to expand their deli service.
• St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is building a new entrance to the church, which will include an elevator and indoor stairs.

Marketing and Promotion:
• Farm Progress Show: Wallaces Farmer magazine is selling ad space for a special Farm Progress Show publication. Motion by Dennis Pelisek, Second by Don Lincoln, to purchase a 1/8th page ad in the Wallaces Farmer for $530.00 featuring highlights of Madrid community businesses and attractions. Ayes all present. Motion carried.
• Boone County Marketing Piece: Becky Roorda reported that the 10,000 pocket size brochures are ready and will be distributed throughout central Iowa by the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The pocket brochure will provide visitors and residents with a quick reference to businesses, attractions and events taking place in Boone County.
• Iowa State Fair Booth: The fair is August 12-22. Don Lincoln has a sign-up sheet for working the Boone County booth. The four-hour work shifts start at 9:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. Members present also discussed updating the Madrid brochure distributed at the booth and the banner display featuring Madrid. Motion by Dennis Pelisek, Second by Don Lincoln, to authorize updating the banners and brochure for the State Fair booth. Ayes all present. Motion carried. Wilcox Printing will be contacted to update the brochure and Lane Shaver will work on updating the banner(s).

Website Report: Becky Roorda reported that work continues on website content. She expects the new website to be ready in mid August.

Business Recruitment: Bob Fisher reported that he was unable to find the Madrid IDED Quick Reference file. Todd Kilzer reported that he updated the file in 2008, so IDED should have it on file. Bob and Todd will investigate problems with accessing Madrid’s Quick Reference file.

MAC Articles of Incorporation and By-law revisions – No report.

Downtown Park Space – Dennis Pelisek, Lane Shaver and Todd Kilzer volunteered to serve on a committee to develop the small park space made available by the demolition of the building formerly located on the South/West corner of Second and State streets. Others are welcome and encouraged to participate on this committee. Ideas for the area include establishing a theme, artwork, landscaping, bike rack and benches. Rollie Berg is building a bike rack for the trail committee that could be placed in this area.

Other: • Pole Banners – MAC originally purchased four sets of banners with donations from local businesses. Each set has a different theme and was displayed during specific times of the year. Todd Kilzer reported that two sets of banners have deteriorated significantly and should not be used. Todd thought the Labor Day themed banners are okay and plans to display them for this year’s celebration. Lane Shaver reminded those present that the pole brackets for the banners need to be checked and replaced if needed. Lane volunteered to evaluate the better sets of banners and make recommendations for replacement or repairs. It was also suggested that
• Boone County Economic Development Director – Boone city officials and the Boone County Supervisors are discussing jointly hiring a full time Economic Development director to serve Boone County. This discussion takes place in anticipation of the retirement of the City of Boone Economic Development director, Darrel Rensink. These groups have invited representatives from Madrid and Ogden to sit in on a joint meeting to discuss this venture. The 5:00 P.M. meeting will be held at the Boone County Courthouse on July 8th. Don Lincoln, Becky Roorda, Lane Shaver and Todd Kilzer plan to attend and represent Madrid.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 A.M.

Meetings and Upcoming Events 
MAC meeting: August 4, 2010 – 7:00 A.M. at City State Bank

Keith Kudej Secretary July 7, 2010