June 19, 2006

Present: Peggy James, Judy Krajewski, Ann Mueller, Cynthia Nelson, Tania Nezrick, Ruth Peterson, Mary Helen Polensky, Kathy Stelford

The meeting was called to order by President Nelson at 7:03 p.m. Stelford moved and Polensky seconded a motion to approve the minutes as distributed. The motion passed.

A new employee has begun part-time. Courtney Kintz will eventually replace Michael who is leaving to attend school elsewhere. Because the extra work in converting to a point of sale system, it is helpful to have extra staff for a short time. All employees are doing well and get along well with each other.

Jack Carpenter has not been back in touch. It may well be a time to think about other options. Our sales are strong after experiencing a small dip at the end of school. We are now back up to about $2100 a day.

Stelford asked if growth is a goal. James responded that she felt growth was not a goal but openness to growth as pushed by requests, etc. is certainly where she feels DSC should be. In response to what options there might be, James suggested that we might think of locating where other compatible businesses could also locate, such as a bakery, some professional people related to holistic health, etc. The old Sawyer Auto site was suggested but James wondered if there are EPA concerns there.

Consensus was that we would go ahead with reset no matter what. A time line should be established for reset and for investigating options because our lease is up in November 2008.

Nelson suggested that the Ad Hoc Committee should meet again in July to make specific plans for overseeing a reset. A committee should be established to look at options for a move. Krajewski said she might be willing to serve on such a committee but could not take a leadership role right now. James suggested that we might use the services of a consultant from Cooperative Development Services. He or she would not serve as a realtor but as advisor in considering all aspects of moving and owning – process, finances, cost estimates, broad options, etc.

The Point of Sale system is all paid for. The target date for beginning to implement it is still July 1. The electrical work that needs to be done prior to installation still needs to be paid for. There is a good balance in our account to cover all expenses anticipated.

James is proposing that no inventory be done for after the second quarter but will be done after the POS is in place. She will do an estimate only for the second quarter report.