Core Group Meeting Januay 2010

MONROE CITY COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION
CORE GROUP MEETING – 1/20/10 – 7 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Attendance: Loree Quinn, Michelle Kendrick, Gene Howes, Kathy Anderson, Jenny Quinn, Jennifer Turpin, Dorothy Kern, Phil Whelan, David Hill and Jackie Pangborn

Minutes – The minutes from the December meeting were approved on a motion by Kathy Anderson, a second by Loree Quinn with all in favor.

Treasurer’s Report – Loree Quinn presented the Treasurer’s report and it was approved on a motion by Jackie Pangborn, a second by Gene Howes with all in favor.

Beautification – They will be meeting soon and will finalize plans on Earth day. Looking at recycling technology and have not heard anything from the Police Department as to status of complaints on abandoned vehicles.

Recreation –
Talent Show – excellent turnout; they have candy left & will sell that at the 5th/6th grade basketball games.
Fall Festival – Summer group decided not to do it so her group is moving forward with fall festival plans. Preference of dates is October 1st, 2nd & 3rd with a backup date o September 11th, 12th & 13th. They will be putting in a “Letter to the Editor” for the 1/27/10 edition of the Lake Gazette. They will meet on 1/27/10 at 5:30 p.m. at Mexican to finalize itinerary and then will have a public meeting on 2/3/10 at the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. and will go to the Council on 2/4/10 to discuss the liquor. They hope to incorporate Arts in the Park, need to develop a name for the festival. St. Jude’s will be the “hub” but there will be activities in different areas & are looking into vendors. It has to be advertised as a “community event” and will need to get many people involved – including men and youth. Jackie will check w/Allen Mehrer on the geo-caching.

Marketing – Loree Quinn provided an update with her committee.
Website – She has reviewed their projects and has pieced one together from a couple of projects.
Brochure – They want everything to have a similar “look” to them, the website, brochure, etc. Looking at highlights of MC, etc.
Logo – They are working on a logo.
Business Letters – Letters did go out to the existing businesses.
Banners – Need similar design as brochure, website, logo, etc. – working on this.

501c3 Status – This is completed & we are approved – “Monroe City Special Projects Organization”. Jackie will send Michael a thank you note.

Keeping Business Local – The group presented information from a conversation between Jackie and Bob Lehenbauer with regards to ideas on keeping businesses with a locally owned majority of stockholders. The group felt that is a member is selling their shares, they are going to go to the highest bidder whether they are local or not. The group felt that this should be passed on to the Industrial Development Authority. Jackie will talk with Don LaRue.

Massillon Museum - They will be here 2/17/10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to scan pictures & set up appointments to take interviews. They’ll need volunteers to meet & guide people at the Church.

“Why I Love Monroe City” contest – The Lake Gazette is sponsoring this event and it was decided that the CBA will enter it. Michelle will set something up on google docs so everyone can input their own ideas.

David Hill – passed out information on a grant through Monsanto for non-profit organizations – Jenny Quinn will pursue applicants. He also passed out an article on Palmyra and Continental Castings. He provided copies of the University of Missouri Extension Office’s ExCEED program – Jackie put some on the counter at City Hall.

With no additional items for discussion, Jackie Pangborn motioned to adjourn the meeting; Phil Whelan seconded it with all in favor.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS . . .

Beautification Meeting – To Be Determined
Recreation Meeting – 1/27/10 – 5:30 Mexican & 2/3/10 5:30 Chambers
Econ Dev – 1/26/10 - 7 p.m. – Nutrition Center
Core Group – 2/16/10 – 7 p.m. – Mexican

Monroe City Economic Plan

Students from the Gordon E. Crosby Jr. MBA Program completed an Economic Restoration Analysis for the city of Monroe City. The group presented their report to members of Monroe City Community Development on December 4th. Team members were: Brad Alden, Sam Deveram, Val Dixon, Tyler Graffeo, Jeff McMullan, Laura Rudolphi, and Eric Stoner.
Thanks to Brian Hays for his work with this group. To view the completed report, visit:

http://www.monroecitymo.org/links/Monroe%20City%20Final1.pdf