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IDC Agenda 03-20-1990 . AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DE~ LOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, March 20, 19 0 - 7:00AM City Hall MEMBERS: Chairperson Shelly J! hnson, Don Smith, Ron Hoglund, Harvey Kendall, Jay I orrell, Ken Maus, Dale Lungwitz, Arve Grimsmo, Dennisl Taylor, Dale Pogatchnik, John McVay, Lowell Schrup: , Dave Peterson, Tom McDermott, and Bob Dawson. STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 23 1990 IDC MINUTES AND THE FEBRUARY 22, 1990 IDC NOTE . 3. CONSIDERATION REPORT. . 4. CONSIDERATION OF A PROSPEC UPDATE: TAPPER'S INC. REMMELE ENGINEERING K-MART CARGILL FEDERAL CARTRIDGE GRIFFITH REAL ESTATE STEINWALL, INC. R R HOWELL COMPANY HETTWER REAL ESTATE SERVICE THE TIRE SERVICE COPPER SALES NORTHWEST STEEL UNDISCLOSED COMPANY 5. CONSIDERATION OF IDC PROJE T FOLLOWUP: IDC MEMBER DALE POGATCHNIK EAS AIRPORT COMMITTEE COMMUNITY BROCHURE INDUSTRIAL BROCHURE 6. CONSIDERATION TO CHANGE DA E OF IDC MEETINGS. 7. INFORMATION: COpy OF THE 990 IDC MEMBERS 1990 IDC GOA S 1990 IDC PRO OSED BUDGET 8. OTHER BUSINESS. 9. ADJOURNMENT. . . MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DE Thursday, February 2 City Counci ELOPMENT COMMITTEE , 1990 - 11:30 AM Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Shelly Johnson, Don Smith, Dennis Taylor, Ken Maus, Harvey Kendall, Tom McDermott, Bob Dawson, John McVay, and Arve Grimsmo. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Hoglund, Jay Morrell, Lowell Schrupp, Dave Peterson, Da e Lungwitz, and Dale Pogatchnik. STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfstel er, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak. STAR CITY REPRESENTATIVES: H rry Rosefeldt, Bill Coleman, and D ve Nelson. NETWORKING REPRESENTATIVE: J m Waggoner, Melrose Economic Development C ordinator. Following introductions among participants, the group enjoyed lunch catered by Dino's Deli. Koropchak had prepared the St r City Recertification Annual Report which was mailed to the Depar ment of Trade and Economic Development. The oral presentation consist d of a summary of the 1989 goals accomplished, changes within he economic development organization, and a summary of the City's e onomic growth. The group reviewed a portion f the detailed one year plan. Suggestion made by the Star C ty Representatives were to consider the available labor orce when target marketing and the availability of housing.a part bf future planning. - The State informed the IDC of the future availab lity of state consultants for industrial financial planning. . Mr. Waggoner explained the Ci y of Melrose plans include the need for addition city infrastruct re (water), needed housing, and a labor force inclusive of th St. Cloud Area Development. The State representative stre sed the greatest concern for Minnesota in the 1990's is an adequate available labor force. The state recommended the co unities of Lakeville and Woodbury as two communities with extre e industrial park and financial plans as a resource for the City of Monticello. . The meeting closed with the r is not to evaluate a communit through state suggestions (gi opportunity for expansion and upon request and participatio minder that the intent of the presentation but to be an opportunity for growth e and take.) Monticello has a great has fully cooperated with the State in Star City, expressed Mr. Rosefeldt. . IDC Minutes - 2/22/90 Page 2 After the state representativ s-departed. the IDC discussed the value of the Star City Pr gram and it's benefits to the City of Monticello. It w s suggested to evaluate staff's time dedicated to the Star Ci y program compared to the programs benefit with" re~QIlll!leridations____o"the . City Council-Jor consideratidn. to participate in the 1991 St r Cities program. The IDC was updated on current industrial prospec projects. Brief notes by Koropchak. . . . MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL D VELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 23, 1990 - 7:00AM City H 11 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Shelly Johnson, Don Smith, Ron Hoglund, De nis Taylor, Jay Morrell, John McVay, Harv y Kendall, Dale Lungwitz, Lowell Schrupp, Ar e Grimsmo, Tom McDermott, Ken Maus, and Dave Pe erson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Pogatch ik. STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neill nd Ollie Koropchak. STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfstell r. 1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairperson Shelly Johnso called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00AM. 1989 IDC MINUTES. 2. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER . Ron Hoglund made a motion to approve the December 21, 1989 IDC minutes, seconded by arvey Kendall, the minutes were approved as written. 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECTS: TAPPER, INC. - The TIF app oval process is on schedule with plan review by the Planning Commission and adoption on the TIF Plan by the Housing and Redevelopme t Authority scheduled for the February me tings. The total financial package inc udes TIF, a Small Business Development Loan, and t e Monticello Greater Enterprise Fund. Until after appro al of the SBDL will the Economic Development Authority receive application for the GMEF as total approved SBDL dollars will dictate amo nt requested of the GMEF. . REMMELE ENGINEERING, INC. Following the January 12 meeting with Remmel officials, the project proceeds as follows: Larry Griffith, Attorney with Dorsey & Wh tney, will negotiate and secure purchase or option agreements with the property owners, Far Credit Bank and the Oakwood Industrial Partnership. The City will vacate Fallon Avenue and utility and drainage easements on Lot 6, Block I, 01. The City will determine a working solution wi h Farm Credit, the County Auditor, the Remmele Engineering for the payment and/or recertifyin delinquent assessment on Lot 10 of Boyle Property. Staff will recommend to . IDC MINUTES - 1/23/90 PAGE 2 3. CONTINUED. City Council for consider Remmele Engineering 68 ac zoned Agricultural. Mont official notice from Remm their selected site locat expressed. "the January 1 city staff." and thanked Plans are to purchase the Partnership. and approxim for Remmele Project use a Avenue. The financial p of TIF for land write-do The company has the optio financing. Additionally. from the Planning Commiss at the County to certify District. tion to purchase the existing es in the Monticello Township. cello has not received an Ie Engineering. Inc. as to on. Chairperson Shelly Johnson meeting was well-done by the the people who had participated. 6.5 acres from Oakwood Industrial tely 4 acres from Farm Credit d realignment of 80 foot Fallon ckage is inclusive of the use and developer's site improvements. of up-front or pay-as-you-go Remmele will seek a replat request on and Council which will be filed he TIF District as a Redevelopment CARDINAL. IG - Mr. Renat Lizardo contacted the economic development office to rep rt that Cardinal IG's plans for expansion or relocation have been put on hold by the company's executive board. Mr. Lizardo presented his expansion plans to the executive board in January and the boards decision was to renew the lease contract at their present location on est Lake Street for another three years. Mr. Lizardo thanked Monticello for it's cooperation and interest in Cardinal's expansion. . CARGILL FEED MILL Mr. Mike Westphal construction of a Nutrena Westphal will be providing of requested information w Project consists of an app; elevator. initial value of employment of 6-10. reques for rail (3 times weekly) and 10-12 out daily). Res; completion of requested in reported she had contacted de regarding the potential eed Division elevator. Mr. numerous cities with a list ich should arrive within days. oximate 100-150 foot concrete 3.5 to 5 million dollars. approximately 5 acres. need nd semi-truck (5-8 in daily onse will be made upon ormation. HPG ARCHITIECHURAL GLASS - Based upon local lead. Mr. Jerry O'Leary of Hordius Brother was contacted. Mr. O'Leary was interested to receive "nformation about Monticello for future expansion as th company continues to expand around the states. The co pany has numerous facilities in the southeastern states an one facility in Minnesota which is the one located i Albertville. Information was mailed. . VICWEST STEEL COMPANY - Th"s is a company out of Canada looking for available spac to lease or purchase. The company was given the phone number of Wright County State Bank for . IDC MINUTES - 1/23/90 Page 3 3. CONTINUED. potential availability of he 21,000 sq ft Best-In-Webb building. The company was scheduled to look at the facility, however, never stopped by he bank upon their visit to Monticello. The company r ports having viewed the property along with facilities in S . Cloud and Elk River of which best meets their needs and are currently negotiating lease options. RUSS MARTIE - Koropchak rei orted that the City Council denied the use of TIF for the Russ Martie project, as a direct subsidy is being provided to a business that competes with other businesses in the communit which would set a poor precedent. Ken Maus reiterated that the Council's information regarding the nature of the business was unclear, however, concluded the business was of competitive retail nature and the Council felt the project would proceed without the assistance of TIF. Arve Grimsmo supported the Council's decision. . BRIDGE WATER - Koropchak to use TIF to assistance acquisition of land to re located on West County Ro to encourage development Industrial park, to e1imi use, and have Bridge Wate than create another tax-e sale of property to confo by the City Ordinance. T the HRA's preliminary app a request made by Bridge TITAN RECREATIONAL PRODUC that the company is curre the facility is available purchase. K-MART - Jeff O'Neill rep of March 1 as the Council provided by TIF at the Ja between The Lincoln Compa has not been drafted, sta K-Mart and the Lincoln Co verbal commitment only wi feasibility study for the . eported that the HRA was not supportive ridge Water Telephone Company with ocate their storage facility now d 39. The proposal'S intent was ,nd sale of city property in the ate the use of a non-conforming maintain current property ownership rather empt property and contingent upon m with a conforming use as allowed e City made the proposal based off oval of the concept and was not ater Telephone Company. S, INC. - Dale Lungwitz reported tly applying for a SBA loan. however, to other interested parties for an anticipated ground breaking review the assistance level ,uary meeting. The development agreement ies and the City of Monticello f has not seen the lease agreement between panies. and staff has received a h no upfront monies,prior to.ordering a public improvements. . IDC MINUTES - 1/23/90 Page 4 4. CONSIDERATION TO ELECT 19 0 OFFICERS: CHAIRPERSON. VICE CHAIRPERSON. AND TREASURER. Chairperson Johnson asked the IDC members to serve he referred to the last t evening. yet. enjoyable t made a motion to elect Sh Don Smith as IDC Vice Cha seconded by Dale Lungwitz made a motion to elect Ro seconded by Dave Peterson The IDC welcomed Tom McDe Chairperson,and he and Bo between the organizations contact Dale Pogatchnik r the IDC with the bank's r Pogatchnik declined. it w Mielke. for volunteers or suggestions from s 1990 officers. Additionally. o years as time consuming in the work with city staff. Arve Grimsmo ldon Johnson as IDC Chairperson and rperson for 1990. The motion was and passed 13-0. Lowell Schrupp Hoglund as IDC Treasurer for 1990. the motion passed 13-0. motto Tom is the 1990 Chamber Dawson will serve as liason It was suggestion that Koropchak garding his interest to serve on organization. If Mr. Dale s suggested to contact Linda 5. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW F R RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTION THE 1990 IDC GOALS. . Chairperson Johnson repor revised. and added goals for the members to review approximately 8-9 visits IDC agreed to visit or ho this year. ed that he and Koropchak eliminated. rom the 1989 list as recommendations Based on last years estimate of r hosting of new industries. the t at least 10 new industries again Other recommendations for changes to the list presented were under Goal E. To c mplete or wrap up the industrial targeted brochure; J. To make arrangements with a contractor for the construction of a speculative industrial building which has received prior buildi g plan approval; o. To speerhead a committee of local inte ested fliers to continue the preliminary research nece sary for the existence of the local airport; and X. To encou age the establishment of a step-by- step basic City ordinance zoning guideline brochure for industrial development. Ron Hoglund made a motion to adopt the 1990 IDC Goals inclusive of the above named additi ns or corrections. Motion was seconded by Ken Maus and assed 13-0. 6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW Y AR END IDC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROPOSED 1990 BUDGET. . The IDC reviewed the prop Although. the IDC retaine a video tape. they also s' from the budget as the mo It was suggested to incre sed budget as prepared by Koropchak. the goal to analyze the need for ggested to eliminate the $7.000 ey may be better uti1izied elsewhere. se the Miscellaneous funds to . IDC MINTUES - 1/23/90 Page 5 6. CONTINUED. $1,000 for any incurred co t associated with speerheading the airport committee. Dale Lungwitz made a motio IDC Budget with the above Harvey Kendall seconded th 13-0. to approve the proposed 1990 amed corrections or additions. motion and the motion passed 7. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW CI Y COUNCIL ACTION ON THE AIRPORT. City Council action was fD necessary to plow snow and receiver which would be USI by pilot control. the City toprovide one-half the funds purchase a $450 pilot controlled d to control the runway lights Jeff O'Neill reported the Council was looking for the dollar amount available from Federal or State funds to upgrade the current airport. As 'ndicated in the IDC Goals, the IDC would speerhead a gro p of interested local fliers to research the availability of funding. It was suggested that three IDC members Dave Pe erson , Harvey Kendall, and Jeff O'Neill along wi h fliers Dr. David Bauer and two other fliers serve on thi committee. The committee will research potential 1 nd purchase options and potential for phase-in airport impr vements. O'Neill stated the Council was nervous about spending money for a private airport outside the City nd County. . 8. CONSIDERATION OF STAR CIT RECERTIFICATION PRESENTATION DATE. Koropchak asked for volun City Recertification pres 11:30 AM at the City Hall be Harry Rosefeldt, Dave Hoglund offered to be a v eers to attend the Monticello Star ntation on February 22, 1990, In attendance from the state will elson, and Bill Coleman. Ron lunteer. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDAT ON THE MONTICELLO EAS PETITION. Koropchak reported that t e involved telephone companies are currently tabulating te1ep one traffic between Monticello and the metro as well as etween the Metro and Monticello. The petitioner is to rese' rch community interest information for presentation at the p b1ic hearing. Communities have hired attorneys or other personal to'research this information of which is available at the Public Utilities Commission Information Center in St. Paul. In conversation with Diane Wells, she suggested I call Bill King, Administrator of Waconia, as they completed an outstanding community of interest inform- ation packet. In Bill K'ng's opinion, the City of Waconia spent excess dollars in ega1 fees only to be denied metro . . IDC Minutes - 1/23/90 Page 6 9. CONTINUED. service. He would not re ommend any City proceed to expend such monies until the Pub ic Utilities Commission has new members. PUC members are govenment appointed jobs for six years. The IDC suggested contact ng other communities prior to making any further recomm ndations. Community of interest information needs to be s bmitted to the PUC by the end; of April. 10. OTHER BUSINESS. It was recommended to sub it to City Council in February the need for a step-by-st p basic industrial brochure. This a good project for a college internship program. 11. ADJOURNMENT. The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:45 AM. . ~ ~ ~~J2 uSa.... Ollie Koropchak IDC Executive Secretary . . MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL EVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1990 ERSHIP NAME OCCUPATION ADDRESS Sheldon Johnson IOC Chairperson Superintend nt, School Dist ict #882 District Office PO Box 897 Monticello, MN 55362 Donald Smith IOC Vice Chairperson EditorjPubl'sher, Monticello irnes PO Box 548 Monticello, MN 55362 Ins. 204 West 3rd St. PO Box 291 Monticello, MN 55362 Ronald Hoglund IOC Treasurer Agency Owne American F PO Box 515 Monticello, MN 55362 Lowell Schrupp Owner, Gold n Valley Furniture Kenneth Maus Owner, Maus Foods 508 Highway 25 South . Monticello Mayor Monticello, MN 55362 . Dale Lungwitz President, 106 Pine Street County Stat PO Box 729 Monticello, MN 55362 Arve Grimsmo 530 West Broadway PO Box 815 Monticello, MN 55362 Jay Morrell PO Box 477 Monticello, MN 55362 Harvey Kendall Plant Offic Manager, 108 Hillcrest Road NSP Nuclear Plant Monticello, MN 55362 Dennis Taylor Owner, Tayor Land 219 West Broadway Surveyors, Inc. PO Box 179 Monticello, MN 55362 1t.l~ ~ Pogatchnik 707 Pine Street . PO Box 239 Monticello, MN 55362 . Ollie Koropchak IOC Executive Secretary Economic De elopment Director 250 East Broadway PO Box 1147 Monticello, MN 55362 . . . 19 0 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL D LOPMENT COMMITTEE GOALS A. To host or visit at least 10 new b siness/industry prospects during 1990. B. To continue working with existing industries in Monticello. 1) To establish Business Reten ion Survey Teams. D. To attract one or more industries tax rolls of the Monticello commu C. To obtain prospects from existing industriesjbusinesses. 1990 that will be placed on the E. To complete the industrial target brochure and to review the potential need to revise and update the pro otional video tape. F. To continue our study of sewer and ater hookup charges and rates wi th the ultimate goals of recommending to e City Council appropriate changes in order for Monticello to compete wi other communities within the state of Minnesota, when recruiting business and industry. G. To make available financial packag proposals, either in total or in part, to prospective businesses and industries as prepared by Business Development Services, Inc. * * * * * Tax increment financing State programs Federal programs Greater Monticello Ente Loans and grants from 0 r agencies: Central Minnesota Initi tive Fund I. To H. To continue a positive, cooperat ve working relationship between City staff and the Industrial Develo t Corrmi ttee. J. To make arrangements speculative industrial approval. tractor for the construction of a ich has received prior building plan K. TO enhance our committee's relatio ship with personnel of state agencies that are involved with industrial, evelopment. 1) To host a joint meeting be een the IOC officers, the City Mayor, City Administration, Bill Co erran, Harry Rosefelt, Jerry Wenner, or others. Deadline April 1990. L. To continue monthly Industrial D velopment Committee meetings and to schedule special meetings as need . M. To analyze and evaluate the annu 1 Industrial Development Committee Banquet. 1) 2) 3) To analyze and evaluate the f To analyze and evaluate the n the program. To analyze and evaluate the the banquet. 11 banquet date. for local industrial testimonies on eed for local industrial displays at N. To continue utilization of the sub-committee structure within the Industrial Development Committee. o. P. Q. R. . s. T. u. v. 1) Recorrmend for appointment as ~ eed be. To spearhead a comnittee of loca interested fliers to continue the preliminary research necessary for the existence of the local airport. To hold a joint meeting between th local Minnesota legislators and the IOC. To continue the public utili ties rocess for Extended Area Service to Monticello. To continue the joint meeting betw en the Planning commission, the HRA, the IDA, the IOC, and the City Cou cil. Deadline before June 1990. To continue' a positive relationshi with the Chamber of Commerce. To establish an annual audit 0 the IOC financial books by City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller. To research the bio~ical waste ssue and make a recommendation to the Ci ty Council. To address and research the industr I al park aesthetic value for industrial siting. W. TO host an industrial business lunc eon, social, or informational meeting. . x. To encourage the establishrren ordinance/zoning guideline brochur of a step-by-step basic for industrial development. City . 1990 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL'DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY P OPOSED Bm::x3ET 1989 ACTlJAL 1990 PROPOSED BALANCE $20,304.88 $11,903.80 RE.VEaJE Banquet $ 5,757.00 $ 7,500.00 (75 ticket (100 tickets) City Contribution $ 5,400.00 (1989) Chamber Contribution $ 2,800.00 Interest $ 722.17 $ 500.00 TOTAL REVmuE $26,602.05 $28,103.80 . EXPENDITlJRES Salary $12,608.23 $13,719.87 Banquet $ 1,636.70 $ 2,200.00 Appraisal $ 0.00 $ 400.00 Travel Expense $ 18.75 $ 200.00 Prospects $ 245.72 $ 500.00 Memberships & Magazine $ 0.00 $ 95.00 Seminars $ 150.00 $ 0.00 Service Charge $ 35.85 $ 40.00 Miscellaneous $ 3.00 $ 1,000.00 Video $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Business Retention $ 0.00 $ 200.00 TOTAL EXPmDlTORES $14,698.25 $18,354.87 :BAI.AOCE $11,903.80 $ 9,748.93 .