IDC Agenda 11-20-1985
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AGEN
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL IDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 20, 1985 - 12:00PM
River Inn
Members: Co-Chair Jay Morrell, Co-Chair Gary Wieber, John
Bondhus, Tom Eidem, Bruce Gagne1ius, Arve Grimsmo,
Ron Hogland, Shelly Johns n, Harvey Kendall, Dale
Lungwitz, Bud Schrupp, Do Smith, and Olive Koropchak.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of October 17, 1985, M"nutes.
3. Guest - Tim Carlson
4. Airport Committee Report
5. Metro Phone Service Report
6. VCR Report
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7. Industrial Development Freeway ign Estimates
8. MIDA Membership
9. Industrial Development Banquet peaker
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP ENT COMMITTEE
Thursday. October 1 . 1985 - 7:00 AM
Monticello C ty Hall
Members Present:
Chair Jay Morrell
Hoglund. Dale Lu
Bud Schrupp. and
Members Absent:
Tom Eidem. Arve Grimsmo. Ron
gwitz. Don Smith. Shelly Johnson.
Olive Koropchak.
Harvey Kendall. a d Gary Wieber.
Chairperson Jay Morrell called the
approval of the September 12. 1985
accept said minutes and Arve Grimsm
meeting to order. and asked for
inutes. Dale Lungwitz moved to
seconded. Motion passed 9-0.
Evaluation of Appreciation Day - Sm'th expressed he was not sure the
IDC needed it's past format. Expla'ning: no one buys tickets for the
spring banquet on the condition of freebie in the fall. This may
be the time to look for a new idea 0 show the IDC's appreciation.
Consensus was for Koropchak to investigate a new type of appreciation
event and become a member of MIDA a d attend meetings.
Update of Industrial Development Activities and Vacant Buildings _
The committee expressed their appreqiation for a written report.
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Spring Banquet - The committee discu
the banquet. setting January as a co
suggested Gov. Rudy Perpich and will
Airport Project - Eidem briefed the
status. An airport committee will b
of Jack Peach of FSI. as a member.
indicating businesses interested in
Metro Phone Service - The committee
the metro phone service overall beca
businesses plus concerns of new pros
Hoglund and Arve Grimsmo was designa
Bob Rierson at the next IDC meeting.
sed possible speakers for
firmation date. Grimsmo
continue follow up.
ommittee on present airport
estblished. with consideration
uggestion to draft a survey
municipal airport.
elt it was time to re-evaluate
se of the concern of existing
ects. A committee of Ron
ed. Suggestion was to get
A motion by Don Smith to set the air ort and metro phone service as the
committee's top priorites for 1986. as made. Motion seconded by
Shelly Johnson. Passed 9-0.
VCR Review - Following reviewal of t e VCR. the motion was made by
Shelly Johnson. seconded by Dale Lun witz to spend $95.00 on editing
the video portion of the tape. A mo ion was made by Dale Lungwitz
to spend $95.00 to edit out the refe ence to 1990's. Seconded by
Arve Grimsmo. Passed 9-0.
Developer's Survey - Committee discu sed the survey and agreed the
issue to be closed.
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IDC Minutes - 10-17-85
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Other Business - The committee agre, d that extra time be spend on
retention of present businesses, al ng with recruitment. Smith
suggested having present business a d industry representatives to
speak at the IDC meetings, time con enient to them. The committee
fully gave Koropchak their support.
The committee suggest an Industrial
94. Koropchak is to check on who t
prices and sign designs for the nex
Park sign be erected
e assigned committee
meeting.
along Interstate
was; and compile
The Larson Senior Apartment Project and other projects were briefly
discussed.
With no further business, the meeti g was adjourned.
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Olive M. Koropchak
Economic Development Director
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3. GUEST - TIM CARLSON
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Tim Carlson of Pyro Industries,
manufactures Whitfield pellet-b
currently located in the state
is interested in relocating the
City Staff has been working wit
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Inc. Pyro Industries
rning stoves, and is
f Washington. Mr. Carlson
facilities to Monticello.
Mr. Carlson.
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AIRPORT NON-BONDIF ED COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 12, 1985 - 11:00AM
All members present except Tom Scear y.
Guests:
Steve Luck, MinDOT,
Jim Groehler, Region
Ron Lloyd, Airport E
Arve Grimsmo - Monti
Ron Lloyd reported an airport study
and Big Lake but was rejected by are
agricultural land).
The Committee is considering an 80F
runway. This requires land acuqisit
(2000 each end) and 800-1000 feet wi
of this land can be leased back for
Concerns Voiced:
eronautics Division,
1 Airport Engineer
gineering Assistant
ello Mayor
Operational Management
as completed in 1974 by Monticello
farmers (considered prime
pproach, 3500-4000 X 75 foot
on of 4000 feet for runway clearance
th for entire runway length. Part
ow land crops.
Safety
Land Owners
Clearence I
Underground Power Li es (Kendall will check)
Reline Township road
Buildings
Common Winds
Irrigation
Air Traffic~ Pattern (left turn triangle)
Noise
Underground river
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Funding - Federal 90%/ City 10%
State/local 2/3 and City 1/3
Timetable - 1 year to 18 months (Environmental study, fesibility study,
approval, zoning, public hearing, fu ding, Etc.).
Execution before next called meeting -
1. Monticello Public Works Director to draft preliminary
drawings of airport site (3-4 optional sites) using
Case V (200 ft t reshold).(600 foot threshold w highway).
2. Committee to vie other airports -
St- James - Dave Osberg *
Litchfield
Mora *
New Ulm - Arnie Putnam *
Cook
. * Federal Funded
Arrangements will be made with Jack Peach.
3. Contact Frank enson, FAA, 725-3346
a. What funds are available?
b. A differences between private ownership
and newmu icipal ownership
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AIRPORT NON-BONDIF' ED COMMITTEE
As the result of the Monticello Indu trial Development Committee
Meeting, October 17, 1985, an airpor committee was formed. Olive
Koropchak, Chairperson, appointed th board.
William King, Big L ke City Administrator
Tom Scearcy, Becker Community Education Director
Tom Eidem, Montice1 0 City Administrator
Jack Peach, Fulfill ent Systems, Inc.
Dave Peterson, Mont' cello Ford
Harvey Kendall, NSP
Olive Koropchak, Mo ticello Economic Development Director
it tees hope that each city's
t an Airport Commission
er the Joint Powers 273,
engineers, etc.
Objective - To inquire of the feasib"lity and desirability to better
utilize the existing airport (locate on Highway 25 between Monticello
and Big Lake).
After initial research, it's the co
official government body would appoi
Representative or Representatives un
creating their own staff: attorney,
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The Committee met November 1, 1985, .
some discussion the committee decide
paved, lighted runway. In a convers
Aeronautics Division, three basic
airport Federal or State funding.
conducted in 1985 by the Brainerd
t Monticello City Hall. After
to inquire of a 3500 foot
tion with Steve Luck, MinDOT/
as would prevent the current
sults are based out of a survey
nsportation District:
1. Approach Obstru tion - need 21-1 ratio, present
airport has 6-1 ratio (trees, buildings, highline
wires).
2. Improved zoning needed - by ownership
3. Present runway irection incorrect - must
lie with common winds - SE to NW.
The committee adjourned, setting a N vember 12, 1985, 11:00AM meeting
with an invitation to MinDOT, Aerona tics Divisions to advise the
committee on what direction to take.
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5. METRO PHONE SERVICE REPORT
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
One of the IDC's 1986 Objectives was to evaluate the possibility
of metro phone service to Monticello. Mayor Grimsmo and Ron
Hoglund were assigned to this co mittee. After efforts to
contact Gilroy Arvig, failed, t e sub commitee has not met.
Mr. Bob Rierson was unable to met this week. Continued
efforts will be made.
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6. VCR REPORT
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
On october 18, 1985, River City, ideo was contacted to edit the
Monticello VCR per action of thel Industrial Development Committee.
The edited tape will be mailed Ni vember 19, 1985. Total cost:
$95.00 plus $12.95 for copy = $~07.95.
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7. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FREEWAY SIGN ESTIMATES
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Firms contacted had consistent
feet high by sixteen to twenty
from Freeway and motorist spee
backgound with black or red Ie
easiest against the sky. Inst
cement. Price varies dependin
suggestions for a sign. Eight
feet long because of distance
of travel. Yellow or orange
ters to make readibility
lIed with wooden post and
on the number of words.
DeMars, Inc., Minneapol s - Larry Maciej 781-1315/781-0696
Fabricated, painted and 'nsta11ed $1800-$2000.
Jeff Hoglund, Monticello - 878-2107
One-half inch thick prim masonite $800-$1000
Progressive Signs, St. C oud - 253-0885
Dura-ply $1200-$1400
Two-sided sign or V inst llation $2100
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
The Committee needs to decide n advertisement message. I
suggest sometming simple:
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SITES AV ILABLE
MONTICELLO INDU TRIAL PARKS
streets, curb, w ter and sewer
295-2711
With no winter installation of advertisement signs, the
Committee may take action at t is time or table the project.
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8. MIDA MEMBERSHIP
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
MIDA Membership dues are $95.0
1986. Breakfast meetings are
month at 7:30AM, Holiday Inn-I
Cost of breakfast meetings is
a conflict with the IDC meetin
month.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
per year, January-December,
he third Thursday of each
ternational Airport, Minneapolis.
10.00 per month. This presents
s, however, only every other
To apply or not apply for MIDA membership at $95.00. Membership
is for the present Economic De elopment Director.
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9. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BAN VET PEAKER
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Mayor Grimsmo will update the C mmittee on the banquet speaker
recruitment of Gov. Rudy Perpic for the Annual Banquet, Monday,
May 19. 1986.
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City 0/
Office of the
City Administrator
o ntice 110
23 Janua y, 1986
Phone: (612) 295.2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Ms. E~~a Thayer
Office of the Mayor
City of St. Pau~
347 City Ha~~
St. Pau~, MN 55102
Dear Ms. Thayer:
This ~etter is to confirm Mayor
the City of Montice~~o's annua~
schedu~ed for Monday, May 19, 19
Commission unanimous~y se~ected
me to express our appreciation f
to attend.
As I indicated in my ear~ier ~et
by 125-160 persons representing
County and State government, and
We wo~d ~ike Mayor Latimer to s
perhaps respond to questions. W
dinner for the Mayor and his par
Our banquet wi~~ be held at the
hour beginning at approximately
permits, I am sure everyone woul
come early. I have enclosed a m
Monti C~ub~ I will be Mayor Lat
contact me if you require additi
prob~ems arise. Again, please e
Mayor Latimer. 'j
tru1y yo~
Thomas A. Eidem
City Administrator
TAE/kd
Enc~osure
cc: ED Fi~e
O. Koropchak./
atimer's participation in
ndustria~ Development banquet
6. The Industrial Development
ayor Latimer, and asked
r His Honor's wil~ingness
er, the dinner is attended
usiness and industry, Local,
prospective industrial developers.
eak for 20-30 minutes and
wi~l, of course, provide
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onti Club with a social
:00 p.m. If his schedule
enjoy it if the Mayor cou~d
p showing the route to the
mer's contact person. Please
nal information or if any
tend our appreciation to
250 East Broadway · Rt. 4, Box 83A · Monticello, MN 55362