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IDC Agenda 11-14-1984 . AG NDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 14, 1984 - 7:00 A.M. Monticell City Hall Members: Co-Chairman Jay Morrell, Co-Chairman Gary Wieber, John Bondhus, Wayne Bid ell, Tom Eidem, Bruce Gagnelius, Arve Grimsmo, Ron Hogl~ d, Shelly Johnson, Harvey Kendall, Dale Lungwitz, Bud Schrupp, Don Smith, and Allen Pelvit. 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of the Minutes of t e Meeting Held October 18, 1984. 7. Consideration of Industrial evelopment Committee Survey Letter. in the Minnesota Star City 3. Introduction of Wayne Bidwel . Old Business 4. Consideration of Professiona Voice-over for VCR update. New Business . 5. Consideration of Participati cooperative Advertising Prog 6. Consideration of Where to PI ce Remaining Star City Road Signs. 8. Other Business. 9. Adjournment. . . MI UTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRI DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, October 18, 1984 - 7:00 A.M. Monticello City Hall Members Present: John Bondhus, Hoglund, Harve Jay Morrell, B Pelvit. om Eidem, Arve Grimsmo, Ron Kendall, Dale Lungwitz, Co-Chairman d Schrupp, Don Smith, and Allen Co-Chairman Jay Morrell opened t e meeting asking for approval of the September 20, 1984, meeti g minutes. A motion to that effect was made by Ron Hoglund a d seconded by Bud Schrupp. Passed unanimously. . The first item on the agenda con the Monticello Story. Allen sta City Video to complete the updat before the Committee was to deci an additional $300 - $400 for voice such as Dave Moore, Pat Mi stated that he could obtain a Ii perhaps a recorded sample of eac stated that the action at hand w voice or to use regular voice-ov Jay Morrell asked how long our p Allen stated that it was approxi by asking if the updated version Allen stated that it would be mo all the information in. Tom Eid the way Channel 5 treated Montic off the list. It was the consen Moore. Jay asked what the life would be. Allen stated that the years and the video perhaps for shots are taken, names and dates longer use of the production. A with the video update and also t voice of someone like Dave Moore. bring a list of possible names a d to the November 15, 1984, meetin . and was passed 10-0. erned the progress of updating ed that he had chosen River for $2,000.00. The question e if they wanted to expend n instant recognition type es, or Cyndi Brucato. Allen t of these personalities and by the next meeting. He also s to go with an instant recognition rs. presentation was, and 15~ minutes. Jay responded would be cut to 6-8 minutes. e like 8-10 in order to get m suggested that because of 110 last winter, they be taken us to use a voice such as Dave xpectation of the added expense audio could be used for several wo years. When new construction will be deleted to allow for ve Grimsmo moved to proceed use the instant recognition He added that Allen should sample of their voice recording Tom Eidem seconded the motion Co-Chairman Morrell reviewed the costs associated with a bulk (at least 200 pieces per mailing) mailing with Fulfillment Systems, Inc. (FSI) help. He expressed his support for a more targeted mailing. Tom Eidem asked if the letter, which was produced with a Matrix Printer, was the finished product. When Allen . -1- . stated that it was and that the consensus was to go with a regul and a good quality letterhead. window envelope is received, a f past the secretary, Tom stated t junk mail and would be discarded was a bulk mailing and could be rate stamp affixed to the envelo rate imprint. IDC Minutes - 10/18/84 nvelope was windowed, the Committee's r business envelope/letter om Eidem stated that when a ag goes up. If it made it at it would look like a bill or Allen indicated that this ent with an attractive bulk e instead of the plain bulk Tom Eidem stated that the City's Panasonic Typewriter could be used to do the letters. The "nitial letter would have to be typed into memory and the env lopes typed, etc. He added that several letters could be ru off, and then at a later date someone could type in the names nd addresses after regular working hours. Bud Schrupp suggested hiring pist to complete a mailing of 25-50 letters each month. Eidem stated that he was sure Karen would be willing to do the typing. It was the Committee's consensus to try the targeted mailing with regular business envelopes and letterhead that is more personalized. It was also their intent to pay for typing services and try this for a minimum of six months, at whic time it will be evaluated. A motion was made by Bud Schrup and seconded by Dale Lungwitz. Passed 10-0. It was suggested Tom Eidem to continue working with FSI on the segmented maili g list. . Bud Schrupp and Allen Pelvit in icated that according to the 1984 Budget, two areas needed t be changed for 1985. Travel and Entertainment was increased to $2,000.00 to allow for contacting prospects, etc., and $1,500.00 or the video update. Allen added that the $3,000.00 for ba quet was based on a cost of $20.00/person. (1984 costs inc uded: dinner, $11.25; bar, $4.05; appetizers, $2.18; and gratuity, $1.69.) Allen added that he felt confident that the goal of 150 tickets @ $75.00 could be sold for 1985. Bud Schrupp add d that he also felt comfortable in obtaining the $11,250.00 198 Revenue amount. . Co-Chairman Morrell asked if th was adequate. Allen stated tha and projected that $500.00 woul 1985 event. Morrell stated tha a pig roast type affair for an reasonable cost. It was the co to the afternoon/evening casual Based on the last 2-3 years' re to be any problem with the Coun the 50-75 people. Another exam Wright County Pork Association was the consensus of the Commit afternoon and then start the so meal at 6:30 P.M. $500.00 for 1985 Industry Day the 1984 event cost $347.00 be adequate for some type of a group from Rogers puts on uting such as we have for a sensus of the Committee to return affair at the golf course. ults, there does not appear ry Club facilities handling Ie of a caterer would be the r the Country Club staff. It ee to have the golf during the ial hour at 5:30 P.M. with the -2- . An idea of printing tickets that the banquet and the Industry App It was suggested to give the ind the banquet and then give the se for the Appreciation Day event. have the Industry Appreciation D 1985). Tom Eidem moved to adopt the 198 Arve Grimsmo. Passed 10-0. The Day will be Wednesday, September by Dale Lungwitz to have the 198 on September 4, 1985, and connec tickets. It was recommended to 1985, HRA meeting. It was secon It was suggested to retain the s send it along with the invitatio Day event. Also, we should try look. Other Business Included: IDC Minutes - 10/18/84 entitled them to attend both eciation Day would be perforated. vidual part of the ticket for ond half of the ticket to them It was further suggested to y one week earlier (September 4, Budget. It was seconded by 1985 Industry Appreciation 4, 1985. A motion was made event at the Country Club it with the sale of banquet ove the regular September, ed by Arve Grimsmo. Passed 10-0. cond half of the ticket and to the Industry AppreCiation o get away from the ticket Harvey Kendall indicated that af er going through all the appropriate channels, Mr. McCarthy (NSP's Ch irman of the Board) has agreed to be our 1985 Banquet guest spe ker. . John Bondhus expressed his conce n of not being able to be active in the Committee during the next 12 months. This was due to the expansion of his business. om Eidem explained that the Committee had decided to leave m mbership open to those who had conflicts or could not devot time to the Committee. It was the consensus of the Committ e to keep John Bondhus on the inactive list for at least the n xt 6-12 months. He should be kept on the mailing list; and if we should need his assistance, perhaps John would help. John B ndhus agreed to this. Tom indicated that if John could mak a meeting, that would be great. And if his business did not perm"t the time, the Committee would understand. Don Smith acknowled ed the fact that John was a charter member of this Committee and contributed greatly to its origination. Allen stated that Wayne Bidwell to become a member of the Commit this month's meeting but will at meeting. as accepted the invitation ee. He was unable to attend end the November 15, 1984, Allen explained how Rubber Reseach, Inc., (RRI) has made a presentation to start a full scale tire recycling facility and produce a product called Tire Cycle. He added that this company is looking for a city to work wit them and prepare a grant application for machinery and eq ipment through the Minnesota . -3- IDC Minutes - 10/18/84 . Waste Management Board. RRI has iven us quite an extensive overview of their proposal with t. e previous three years' financial statements and proforma statement for the next 10 years. Allen explained the concerns he h Areas concerning appearance, odor to not be a problem area. RRI ha to be checked out. Allen stated Minnesota P.C.A., and other sourc this project's viability. An inf and given to members. d for this type of project. I and pollution were said a good concept but needs hat the Waste Management Board, s will be used to check into rmation packet will be prepared . The question was asked, are there other plants such as this in the state/country. Allen stat d that there are. However, because the costs are so high, most firms are not operating at a profit or are just breaking ven. RRI's plan would be to become designated as Minnesota's only tire recycling/redemption center and would be subsidized by state (Waste Management) funds to have the tires shipped to the facility. With a facility such as this, the profitability w uld be such to allow RRI to operate a complete operation. At present, RRI only adds their chemicals to already shredded rub er and produces Tire cycle. The proposal would allow this fa ility to produce as much shredded rubber as all of the other plants in the country. RRI states that their product can be utilize by many firms utilizing rubber in their products. Plastic injection moulding firms would be one major user, as well as firms anufacturing rubber products. Tom Eidem indicated that a facility such as this would not be allowed to be built if it didn't eet the high standards set by the P.C.A., etc. This company is looking for a city that is willing to act as a grant writer, etc. Don Smith suggested that in pursuing this proposal, e may come in contact with the Governor, Commissioner of Ene gy and Economic Development, or others that could be influential in backing this type of project. As a whole, the Committee's consensus is to proceed cautiously. Arve Grimsmo stated that the representatives from Norway will be arriving in Minnesota and staying for approximately three weeks. They will be testing the side/rear dump bodies on MN/DOT trucks. They will be contacting s to meet. You will be informed of the results at the November meeting. Don Smith indicated that he has heard numerous comments on the FSI building. The freeway expos re is a great indication of what is happening in Monticello. There no further business, the meeting was adjourned. . Allen L. Pelvit Director of Economic Development 4- IDC Agenda - 11/14/84 . 4. Consideration of Professional Voi e-over for VCR update. (A.P.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The Committee has approved the se,vices and the guaranteed cost of River City Video for the VCR u date. At the 10/18/84 meeting, the Committee also approved the e tra money to use an instant recognition voice-over. Allen wa to obtain several names and samples of their voices for revie at the November meeting. River City Video is preparing app oximately 5 identifiable names and voice samples for the meeting B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Only action necessary is to liste to the voice samples, decide on a voice, and inform River City Video so that they can contract the individual's services. C. RECOMMENDATION: A voice should be chosen at this eeting and forwarded to River City Video. This will allow them to obtain the services at a guaranteed price. D. SUPPORTING DATA: . None. . . i__ ___ . IDC Agenda - 11/14/84 5. Consideration of Participating in the Minnesota Star City Cooperative AdvertiSing Program. (A.P.) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The Marketing Manager for the De~ rtment of Energy and Economic Development (DEED), Resource Divii ion, has unveiled an advertiSing campaign aimed at promoting Minnel ota as a great place to do business. The overall program is I very rough at this time. However, they are looking for des"gnated Star Cities (22) to indicate their willingness to pur ue a cooperative effort with DEED. There are two options at this tim. 1) Total amount contributed by the 22 Star Cities equalling $ 0,000.00; and 2) $30,000.00. The formula for determining each ity's share is indicated on the bottom left hand side. The S ate's cooperative share may be in equal amounts or somewhat d"fferent, depending on the State's appropriation. At this time, I cannot provide co ies of ads or the types of magazines they would be placed in. Consensus of the Star Cities would dictate option 1 or 2, stat, wide or national advertising media. . B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Do not investigate this type f cooperative advertising program. 2. Consider participating in a c operative advertising program with the State of Minnesota. C. RECOMMENDATION: We have $2,500.00 in the 1985 Bud advertising. it would be great i in the cost of ads. If the co-op benefit Star Cities primarily, I D. SUPPORTING DATA: et for magazine/newspaper we could obtain a 50% reduction program would be set up to ecommend pursuing it. Proposed Minnesota Star City coop rative advertising cost sharing analysis sheet. . Plltf€SOTA ST CITY PROPOSED MARKETI PROORAPl . CVST S}JtlRING R..VSIS POPUlATIlW ~ [F TOTR.. OPTION OPTION POIU.ATION ~ [F TOTI\. OPTION NlTHJ4 POPllJlTI ON 1 2 POPI.l.ATIl:W 1 2 --------------------------------- Babbi tt 2,435 1.1~ S567 1851 ., LeSueur 3,763 l.n~ S629 S943 , Don Cole Allen Cords 218-827-3464 612-665-3323 Benson 3,656 1.69% S624 S936 Ibnt ev ideo 5,845 2. 71~ 5725 51,088 Robert Klingle R. Ben Bi foss 612-843-3618 612-269-6575 Burnsville 35,674 16.~ 12,106 S3,160 Ibnt icello 2,830 1. 31~ 5586 sa78 Mike Falk Allen Pelvitt 612-679-1511 612-295-2711 Chaska 8,346 3.86~ $841 SI,262 Ibra 2,890 1.34~ SS88 S883 Clark Arneson Robert F i I son 612-448-2851 612-679-1511 Coon Rapids 35, 826 16.59% 12,113 $3,170 Northfield 12,562 5.82'% SI,036 SI,554 Pat Pelstring Dave Maroney 612-755-2880 507-645-8831 .Delano 2,480 1.15~ 5569 1854 Olivia 2,802 1.30% 5S84 sa76 Baldev S. Josan Richard Carlson 612-479-1535 612-523-2361 Eagan 20,700 9.59j S1,413 $2,120 Osakis 1,355 0.63~ 5517 5776 ThOl1as Hedges Mike ...thetfS 612-454-8100 612-859-2220 Fari bault 16,241 7.S2j SI,207 S1,810 st. ~ter 9,056 4.19j sa74 51,311 StevE! Gl"eisel"t Mike Kearney 507-334-2222 507-931-4840 Fergus Falls 12,519 5.~ 51,034 $1,551 Theif Rivtr Falls 9,105 4.W sa76 SI,314 Stan Wieber Jerry SandstrcMI 218-736-6951 21&-681-7387 Brand Rapids 7,934 3.67~ S&.~ SI,233 Tracy 2,478 l.lS~ S569 S854 Dick Korte Audery Koopel 218-326-9411 507-629-3460 Hutchirl50n 9,244 4.28% 1883 51,324 Waseca 8,219 .3.81% SIm SI,253 John J. Bernhagen Joyce ThOllpsen 612-587-5252 507-523-2361 --------------- ----- SUBTOTIl.S 155,055 $12,180 $18,270 50, 905 S7,820 $11,730 .===============:====:-=~=======.==================:======::=:::.:: ;~;~~==:=.=.."..-===;;~~"""''''''::=;;~~''S3~~. OPTIOO I 5O:t f $20,000 122+ % of total population * 520,000 - 50:' * $20, OPTIOO 2 5O:t f $30,000 I 22 + ~ of total population * 530,000 - 50:' * $30, ..... --.. . 6. Consideration of Where to Place A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: In June, 1984, we ordered the MN/DOT'S District Office in Brai the signs being placed along laws prohibited this type of was to have two of the signs other two signs delivered to the The Committee would then decide I indicated that letters were se requesting a ruling on inters tat I have not received a ruling. I Administration (FHWA) with regar contacting MN/DOT in St. Paul. already spoken to MN/DOT and the was told Mr. Larry Brown would c include whatever information is B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: IDC Agenda - 11/14/84 Star City Road signs. (A.P.) Star City road signs. When 'erd was asked about two of , they stated that Federal The Committee's consensus aIled by MN/DOT and have the City's Maintenance Building. here and how to place them. I t to our governmental officials signage. As of this writing, contacted the Federal Highway to a rUling. They suggested hen I explained that I had referred me to the FHWA, I ntact me on 11/9/84. I will eceived by Friday. ...-... 1. Place the two Star City road signs on east and west county Road 75 as presented at the /20/84 meeting. . 2. Place the two Star City road signs on 1-94 as per discussion at the 8/20/84 meeting. C. RECOMMENDATION: The signs were purchased and hav Maintenance Building. Based on this meeting, choose appropriate Road 75. The signs should be in too hard. D. SUPPORTING DATA: None. ~ . been delivered to the City's he information presented at locations on 1-94 or County taIled before the ground freezes 3- . Dear Developer/Contractor: In an effort to increase our effect Development Committee will be conta concerning the process you went thr project in Monticello. We are inte your projects in Monticello. Certa went well, and likewise, there are been to your liking. For those thi like you to share them with us. We what parts of your process presente In your Monticello development proj went smoothly? Were there steps in unnecessary or frustrating? If you what, if anything, would you like t . The Monticello Industrial Developme to serve as a liaison between pr1va at all levels, federal, state, and private enterprise 1n their dealing of government, we would like to kn fair, while others seemed unfair. governmental regulations will exist goal to assist in the resolution of as satisfying as possible. veness, the Monticello Industrial ting past and present developers ugh to complete your development eated in following up on nly, there are things that hings that may not have gs that went Well, we would would also like to know problems for you. ct, what areas of your process your process that seemed developed again in Monticello, see changed? t Committee would also like e enterprise and government ocal. In order to assist with the various levels if some regulations seemed xcepting the fact that some at all levels, it is our issues. thereby making development In a short time Allen Pelvit, Director of Economic Development, will be personally contacting you to discuss your development experience in Monticello. Please gi e some thought to these questions prior to his contact. The information obtained is, of course, confidential and will be sed to critique the Monticello community's development process. Sincerely, Jay Morrell, Chairman Monticello Industrial Development Co ittee cJt @J ....