IDC Agenda 09-12-1985
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AGEN A
Industrial Develo ment Committee
September 12, 19,5 - 7:00 A.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Minutes.
3. Industry Appreciation Day Re-c p.
4. Consideration of Authorizing t e Hiring of a Staff Person.
5. Other Business.
6. Adjourn.
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MINUTE
Monticello Industrial De elopment Committee
Thursday, August 22, 985 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticello C"ty Hall
Members Present: Tom Eidem, Arve G imsmo, Ron Hoglund, Dale
Lungwitz, Chair J y Morrell, Bud Schrupp,
Don Smith and All n Pelvit.
Chair Jay Morrell opened the meetin
7-18-85 minutes. Arve Grimsmo move
with Tom Eidem seconding the motion
asking for approval of
to accept said minutes
Motion passed 8 - O.
Chair Morrell asked to have Mike La atka, IX! representative,
make his presentation first. This ould allow him to return
to work if he so chose. Mr. LaPatk began his presentation
by explaining what has taken place"n IXI corporate structure
during the last 24 months. Mike ex lained 1984's lay-off
and how they have strengthened thei management team. He
talked about IXI diversifying into reas such as the cable
IDanufacturing/assembly and sales, a well as the property
management field. he also spoke ab ut lXI's future expansion
plans.
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The next item on the agenda dealt w"th the annual Business
& Industry Appreciation Day event a the County Club. Allen
stated that everything was set. Bu Schrupp and Gary Wieber
would be meeting to work out the ga es and other contests,
etc. Chair Morrell asked Allen to ontact all committee members
and request them to set aside the e tire afternoon and evening
for this event. Members should be t the Country Club by
1:30 - 2:00 P.M. Tom Eidem will ha e City Staff for registration
etc., and will have the VCR present tion available for viewing.
Tom Eidem moved to accept Allen Pel it's letter of resignation
as Monticello's Director of Economi Development. Dale Lungwitz
seconded the motion and said motion passed 8 - O.
There being no further business, th
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Allen L. Pelvit
Director of Economic Development
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meeting was adjourned.
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MINU ES
Monticello Industrial evelopment Committee
Thursday, July 18, 1985 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticello City Hall
Members Present:
Tom Eidem, Dale
Harvey Kendall,
Alex Pelvit.
Chair Jay Morrell opened the meeti
6-20-85 minutes. Tom moved to ado
by Bud Schrupp, and passed 7-0.
ungwitz, Chair Jay Morrell,
ud Schrupp, Don Smith, and
asking for approval of the
said minutes, was seconded
The first item on the agenda was t of the annual banquet.
Jay Morrell asked if Allen had rec of the remaining
$675.40. Allen stated the final n just mailed and he
expected at least $375 to be recei ed, as they attended the banquet,
but, had not paid yet. In reviewin the net profit from this year's
banquet with 1984'S~ Allen noted t at we made approximately
$450 more this year.
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Chair Morrell stated that letters w
thanking them for their donations a
Business Appreciation Day. He also
work hard to promote the banquet a
the Chamber, Rotary, Lions, etc.
The second item on the agenda dealt
Appreciation Day. It was the Commi
the date to the first Wednesday in
the consensus of the committee to h
event at the Country Club. It was
be held the first week in September
in September usually had rain. An
activities followed by a casual pic
Last year's luncheon was not succes
went back to work and did not make
year the emphasis should be placed
The committee directed Allen to set
Club for the afternoon/evening of S
Tom Eidem suggested that something
that do not golf. Examples given w
card games, backgamon, etc. The Co
Chair the outside activities, etc.
is that if you play golf, great; bu
will be held.
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re sent to all banquet contributors
d reminding them of Fall
stated that all of us should
other meetings, such as
with the fall Business
tee's consensus to change
eptember (4th). It was also
ve a casual picnic style
elt that the event should
Because the second week
fternoon of golf and other
ic in the evening was preferred.
ful in that most non-golfers
t to the golf course. This
n casualness and participation.
up the event at the Country
ptember 4th.
ould be planned for those
re: lawn jarts, croquet,
ittee suggested Gary Wieber
The effect we should be conveying
if you don't, other activities
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The Committee suggested we cont
Country Club and get estimates
bring the results back to the n
Bruce Gagnelius be in charge of
the lady that caters at the
2-3 picnic style meals and
xt meeting. It was suggested
the bar.
Jay suggested Allen work on a 1 tter and a ticket for the event.
Perhaps they could number the t"ckets and give away donated prizes.
Promotional prizes such ~~s, Bo dhus tools, hats, belt buckles,
T-shirts, etc., could be used a prizes. We could also have
prizes for golf, jarts, putting contests, etc.
Invited guests should include a
annual banquet, the guest speak
Bob Stern, Council, Senator Bet
McEachern, and Eldon Brustuen.
tickets should go out by the 15
should get notices to the Times
times. A special letter should
special guests:
1 those that contributed to the
r, all p~ospects, Franklin Denn,
y Adkins. Representative Bob
The letters/invitations with
h of AU.gust at the latest. We
early so they can run several
be written to the prospect and/or
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Item five pertained to the revi w of the developers survey.
Chair Morrell suggested this be held over to another meeting
when we have a majority of the ommittee present. The Committee
agreed and complimented Allen 0 the preparation of results.
Allen stated that the questions were omitted by mistake and he
did not want Karen to retype th surveys. He suggested that
original survey forms will be g"ven to each member at the next
meeting.
Chair Morrell asked Allen to up ate the Committee on how we lost
out to Hastings when Representa ives from STP told us they would
choose Monticello. Allen then tarted by referring to the $100,000
grant for a foreign manufacturi g facility. The original grant
which we applied for in January of 1985 went to Hallock because
they had a committment in hand. In March of 1985, Hallock lost
the project to Crookston; and b cause Crookston was a Home Rule
Charter City, the grant became vailable to all statutory. cities.
Hastings was a Home Rule Charte City and not eligible. We felt
we had an advantage by pushing he matter. The State of Minnesota
Department of Energy and Econom"c Development extended the May
deadline to June 24th to allow astings to apply and have the
statute language changed. This then made all cities eligible.
As it turned out, STP was force to make a decision and chose
Hastings. However, their commi tment did not get to Dayton's
office in time and the grant wa awarded to Hallock. After finding
out this decision, Allen called STP and asked if there was still
a chance to make a deal. STP s id that because both cities could
not obtain the grant, they woul now accept new proposals not
utilizing the $100,000 grant. t this time we are considering
having the Monticello BRA purch se the Clow Building and lease
it back to the STP "Greenhouse".
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~len stated that because Norway s almost completly shut down
for the month of July, we have pI nty of time to prepare the
new proposal.
~len stated that in his discussi
led them to pick Hastings or what
improve our presentations for the
it was unfortunate that they were
decision on short notice. They a
that the first greenhouse was cho
asked if I understood that statem
thought that both cities would ge
we would discuss this more at a 1
ns with STP, he asked what
we did wrong, in order to
future. STP stated that
forced to make such a hasty
so said that it was unfortunate
en for Hastings. They then
nt. When I stated that I
some projects, they said
ter date.
Tom Eidem stated that it was not nown how many principals
were involved on the STP Board, b t the two that visited Monticello
voted for Monticello and were out oted. A discussion followed
as to why they made their decisio s when we were told Monticello
was the place to do the "Greenhou e" project. Tom explained
how Dayton'S office had not been cting on our behalf, but
Hastings. FOLitical manuevering c me into play; and when we
made waves at the Capital, Dayton'S office became quite upset
with us. Our local Politicians b came involved and alot of
activity directed toward Dayton'S office took place.
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Dale Lungwitz asked where we are
Tom Eidem explained that the proj
50,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft.
new jobs. This was due to the Sn
not wanting to participate at thi
the Claw Building and leasing it
ith the project at this time.
ct has been down scaled from
nd from 60-90 jobs to 40-50
w Plow-Truck Body Company
time. The HRA is considering
ack to them.
Tom Eidem stated that the City sh spend City money and
send Arve Grimsmo to Norway for 4 5 days to meet with the STP
group. This would be beneficial on Clearing up alot of questions
and perhaps sell the project. Da e asked if the Committee
could perhaps pay for the trip an thus make the trip look
more legitimate if the Industrial Development Committee did
it versus the City. Tom stated t at he, as well as Don Smith
and others, felt it a legitimate ity expense and should do
it to either make a deal happen 0 squelch it and move on to
something else.
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Jay Morrell was not sure that the
the expense of sending the Mayor
took place debating this; but the
pursue it at one of the next Coun
and then act on it. At the same
should be given to the public so
questions at the coffee shop, our
Members can answer them satisfact
he has discussed, both with Tom a
the potential of this project and
expense would be justified to get
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chance for success justified
o Norway. A long discussion
consensus was to have Tom
il meetings, get their approval,
ime, all available information
hat when the public raises
Committee Members/Council
rily. Don Smith stated that
d Allen, how they perceive
feels confident that the
this project.
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Both Tom and Allen stated that
was viable and ultimately would
the "Greenhouse" participants I
own buildings in Monticello, an
he isn't that concerned with th
some, but he can live with it i
consensus of the Committee was
Mayor to Norway. Chair Morrell
Arve work out the details and r
with the results. Tom suggeste
then a special meeting would no
hey really believe the project
be beneficial to the City when
ave the nest, construct their
create more jobs. Tom stated
public flack. It concerns him
the trip is successful. The
o pursue the City sending the
suggested that Tom, Allen, and
port back to the August meeting
that if the Council approved,
be warranted.
Allen noted that time was runni g short, and that both he and
Tom had another meeting to atte d. He also stated that he had
some other items to discuss wit the Committee.
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Chair Morrell stated that the C
him that this was worth the ris
the Mayor to Norway, the Commit
on the background at a special
special meeting was justified f
the Committee lets its Sub-comm
for video taping, etc. Morrell
is to have enough facts availab
He also felt members of the Co
Council meeting when it
had not convinced
involved and that prior to sending
ee members should be briefed
eeting. Don Smith asked if a
r a $2,000 City expenditure when
ttees handle $2,000 expenditures
stated that his only interest
'e to dispell any rumors, etc.
ittee should be present at the
nted.
The next item covered the delet'on of Wayne Bidwell from the
IDC. A motion to drop Wayne fr m the membership was made by
Bud Schrupp, seconded by Dale L gwitz, and passed 0-7.
In other business, Allen report d that Gus and Gary LaFromboise
have committed to the developme t of their proposed 25,000 sq.
ft. Office/warehouse complex. ity staff and the principals
will be meeting to complete the etails soon. Allen then suggested
that the Committee consider erecting a sign with Industrial Development
as a theme, perhaps on their pro erty. Dale Lungwitz suggested
constructing such a sign on Lot #6, Block 1, of Oakwood Industrial
Park. This would eliminate nego iating with the LaFrombois's.
Allen said that he did not parti ularly recommend the LaFromboise
site for the sign, but merely to consider constructing such a
sign to let people know we are i dustrially active. It was
the consensus of the Committee t check this out and return with
more information.
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Allen passed out a prospect shee
in Iowa. He stated that he chan
to read that of Monticello and w
thoughts on it as a possible mea
one of the motels, and they indi
of their business is salesman an
would be knOWledgeable to inform
plans. It was the Committee's c
for use in our motels.
that is used at hotels/motels
ed the names of the city, etc.,
nted to get the Committee's
s of obtaining leads. He contacted
ated that a large percentage
or professional people who
tion on expansion/relocation
nsensus to consider it strongly
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~len then reported that he has
and that they are getting some
they make a decision, they will
to the Fall Business Appreciati
Committee informed.
contacted the Farm Bureau again
ffers on their property. When
let us know. They will be invited
n Day, and Allen will keep the
Steve Beddor wrote Allen a lett r stating that rumors were spreading
that the Beddor's never gave us a chance. He also insinuated
that because they used a $2.00/ q. ft. amount for the lease of
a 100,000 sq. ft. building in M nneapolis, we felt they used
that as an excuse not to accept Monticello's proposal. Allen
stated that after meeting with arry Bjorklund, owner of the
building, he now understands th philosophy involved in corporate
take overs and did not want to e intimidated by them. As a
result, a letter was written to Steve Beddor in response to his
letter. our. Committee and City Staff did their best in making
what area contractors considere a very good offer. It was unfortunate
that we could not compete. All n stated that rumors will always
surface, but it would be so muc more personable to pick up the
phone and discuss it.
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~len reported that he has met w"th Key Tool, and they are still
considering locating their produ tion/manufacturing facilities
in Monticello. They have regain d some of the business they
lost last fall and, in fact, bro dened their account base. The
hesitancy at this time is in fin nCing a new debt and causing
a crunch in their cash flow. Af er discussing other options
such as renting/leasing with opt"on to buy the Best-in-Webb building,
having the HRA purchase the buil ing and then lease it back with
option to buy or haVing a local evelopment company construct
a building and lease it back wit a 5-10 year option to buy.
In relocating to a new building, the moving and installation
of the large machines is extreme y expensive and they only want
to do that once.
The last item discussed concerne lXI's progress. Dale Lungwitz
asked about the possibility of t eir constructing 1-2 buildings
this year. Allen reported on th he made to IXI earlier
this spring. He explained the p oposal as assuming they erect
2-3 buildings this year and 4-5 'n 1986 to complete their plans.
Allen presented this to the HRA nd they feel comfortable with
the proposal. IXI has in recent months involved itself with
property development, especially its own properties. Allen further
explained that IXI has been and ill continue to be their own
general contractor. They have l"sted in the May 17th issue of
the Dodge Report a request for bids on rpoposed consturction
for 1985/1986. The consturction as planned to begin in September
of 1985. Total square footage was listed as 70,000 sq. ft.
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Dale Lungwitz was a little conce
any construction started on this
that the computer industry was fl
could still be in the expansion m
is in a downhill slide.
ed that there has not been
et. Jay Morrell too, was concerned
t and did not see how they
de when the computer industry
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A1~en stated that perhaps the gust meeting wou~d be a good
time to meet over ~unch/breakf st. etc. and discuss their plans.
A1~en said he wil~ attempt to set up such a meeting.
There being no": further business the meeting was adjourned.
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A1~en L. Pelvit
Director of Economic Developmet
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Industria~ Deve~opm nt Committee Agenda - 9/12/85
of a Staff Person. (T.E.)
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4. Consideration of Authorizin
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND.
With the exit of A~~en Pe~vit
the Housing and Redeve~opment Autho
staff, un~ess fi~~ed in by existing
of the committee indicated to me th
the merits of refil~ing the positio
This seems the appropriate time to
ty, the committee, and
ity are again without
City staff. Severa~ members
t they wish to debate
as it was estab~ished.
ndertake that discussion.
On Thursday, September 5, 1985,
Authority met and after ~engthy
requesting the continuance of a sha
City and the Industrial Deve~opment
went on to authorize the chair of t
with the chair of the IDC and the M
the shared package and review the
revisions.
Housing and Redeve~opment
ussion adopted a motion
ed staff member with the
Committee. Their motion
e HRA, Gary Wieber, meet
yor of the City to formu~ate
b description for needed
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From a City staff perspective, I su port the continuation,
with perhaps some redefinition, of he fu~~-time position.
Whi~e A~ came in re~ative~y inexperienced and took approximate~y
a year and a ha~f to become acclimated to the position, the
~ast six months saw a genuine increase in activity and prospect
bui~ding. Concurrent~y, the City as begun another period
of major activity, considering the roposed downtown rehabi~itation,
annexation, economic growth of cou se, housing starts and
new subdivisions. The revised zon"ng ordinance, whi~e it
takes a major share of time for no wi~~ not ~ast forever.
I am of the opinion, however, that if I were to attempt to
assume economic deve~opment duties and HRA duties, in some
areas my responsibi~ities wou~d no be fu~fi~~ed as comp~etely
as they ought to be.
I am aware that some persons have ad discussions concerning
the possibi~ity of hiring a consu~ ing firm to become invo~ved
with economic deve~opment prospect. Whi~e I have not used
an economic deve~opment consu~tant in the past, my exposure
to them provides me with some back round on their ~imitations.
I would ~ike the opportunity to pr vide you with the background
I have on some firms, and exp~ain hy I do not think they
wou~d be as beneficia~ as a staff ember.
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As you reca~~, we hired A~~en on t e CETA program with virtua~~y
no experience. Whi~e he was in fa t ~earning, and his performance
in the beginning was criticized by some I do be~ieve that
his efforts have generated substan ia~ more activity than
we had prior to his arriva~. This then raises a question
with respect to rep~acement. C~ea ~y, it wou~d not be beneficia~
to ~ook to CETA again and a~~ow ou current status to s~ide
backwards to a beginning ~eve~ aga'"n. If it is the decision
to search for a fu~~-time shared s aff person, the experience
factor and salary wi~~ be, critica when defining the position.
There are no a~ternative
presented at this time.
r staff recommendations
Industrial Develop ent Committee Agenda - 9/12/85
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D. SUPPORTING DATA.
A copy of the job description orig nally adopted.
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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POSITION TITLE:
Director of Eccnomic Develop ~t
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
City Administrator
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position is responsible for coordinati
~eminding members when nearing due dates. It is
ing a suggested Annual Plan for Committee review
soliciting industrial prospects and supplying th
Monticello, and when possible, arranging a meeti
ment Committee. Additional responsibilities inc
secretary, preparing financial statements, chec
cata and preparing reports for the Committee.
KEY RESULTS AREAS:
g all Committee functions and
also responsible for develop-
and change. Duties include
m with information on
g with the prospect Develop-
ude functioning as meeting
ook management, collecting
Solicit Industrial and commercial Prospects
- Locating prospects
- Prompt follow-up
_ Keeping Committee involved and informed
Persuading prospects to locate here
." Provide technical assistance and guidance to developers from
implementation through start-up (as requeste )
Coordinating Committee Functions
_ Keeping all members aware of project progres
- Reminding members of due dates
- Progress on planned projects
_ OVersee successful implementation of Conunitt e event:;;
Yearly Planning preparation
_ Completeness of proposed plans
- Neat, clearly written plans
- suggestions to improve plans
- Timeliness of plan completion
Budgeting and Financial Assistance
- Staying within budget guidelines
- Accurate, complete financial statements
- Checkbook monitoring
- paying needed bills on time
Meeting Secretary
- Assistance in preparing agenda
- Complete, clearly written minutes
Clarification where necessary on Committee
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ecisions
Industrial Development Committee
position Title
June 27, 1983
Page #2
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Data Collection, Research and Report Preparation
- Usefulness of Research Data
- Accuracy of methods
- Report readability
City Government
_ Executive Secretary of Monticello Housing & Redevelopment Authority
* Record proceedings
* Agenda preparation assistance
* Data collection, research
Economic development financial packaging
Grants Administration (when applicable)
Chamber of Commerce
- Data collection, research
Membership services
* Technical assistance on promotion events
* Clearinghouse for significant information
* Fundraising, membership evaluations
Legislative initiative (Lobbying)
Liason between Chamber, City, and General Public
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