IDC Minutes 05-15-1984
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL 0 VELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 15, 1.84 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticello C,"ty Hall
Members Present: Jay Morrell, Sh lly Johnson, Ron Hoglund, Don
Smith, John Bon hus, Dale Lungwitz, Harvey
Kendall, and Al en Pelvit.
Members Absent:
Walt Musty, Tom Eidem, Arve Grimsmo, Bruce Gagnelius,
Bud Schrupp, an Gary Wieber.
NOTE:
Tom Eidem, Gary Wieber, an
HRA planning meeting durin
Bud Schrupp were attending a special
this time.
Chairman Morrell called the meeti g to order and asked for a motion to
approve the April 19, 1984, minut s. Don Smith made the motion to
approve said minutes and Ron Hogl nd seconded the motion.
Allen gave an update on banquet t'" cket sales. He stated that approximately
126 tickets had been either paid or or spoken for. This amounted to
$9,450.00 in revenue. Jay Morrel estimated that expenses would be
approximately $2,000.00. Jay ask d Allen if he felt a telephone call
on Friday, May 18, 1984, to those who committed but did not pay would
be a good idea. Allen stated tha reminder calls would definitely be
completed.
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Don Smith suggested Allen compile
further suggested that he indicat
they will attend but have not pai
attend. At that point, Allen can
to follow up on. Allen stated th
paid and committed.
a list of all ticket prospects. He
those who have paid, those who say
, and those who definitely will not
let each IDC member know which people
t he has a running total of those
Don asked if any of the other mem ers ran into resistance because they
raised the prices. It was agreed' by all that this was a major concern
of many individuals.
Jay indicated that the banquet in general should be critiqued at the
next meeting. He understood that tickets were $100.00 each at the
first banquet and variations occu red in recent years. Jay also discussed
the possibility of having low cos, tickets ($15-$20) available after
purchasing 1-2 tickets at full pr'" ce ($75). After reviewing this, it
was decided to not change the tic et structure this year because the
hospital had already purchased 7 ' ickets at $75.00. Jay thought the
Committee would be better off if e left the ticket prices as is and
have the first ticket $75.00 and he second ticket $25.00. Ron Hoglund
questioned what to charge succeed"ng tickets.
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It was the committee's consensuS
banquet but had perhaps created s
prices. The Committee also felt
would be in good shape. our goal
to work on and should be brought
Allen reported on banquet publici
Times was contacted. Jeanine Nis
discussed the banquet with a regi
to cover this because they were d
of several Central Minnesota citi
say they would be contacting us a
of an article they did in 1983.
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hat we would not do badly on the
me bad feelings by raising the
hat if we grossed $10,000.00, we
was $12,000.00. There are some areas
p at the next meeting.
y. He stated that the st. Cloud
ler was on maternity leave but
nal director. They did not want
ing a story on economic development
s later this summer. The Times did
that time. This would be a follow-up
He also sent a press release type of letter to all the major radio,
T. V., and newspapers in the st. Cloud and Metro areas. Jay asked if
Don Dorn was contacted about thi Allen stated that a letter was
sent to WTCN and that he would i form Shelly Johnson.
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Allen briefly described the gene
suggested that Don and Jay work
The head table was to be compose
Morrell and his wife, Mickey Pet
and Mark Dayton. Allen stated t
introductions for all speakers a
Jay suggested working on this af
committee that Dayton would be s
of Economic Development and the
al format for the banquet and
n this after the meeting adjourns.
of the Mayor and his wife, Jay
rson and her husband, Terrell Towers
at he has prepared informational
d on Monticello'S accomplishments.
er the meeting. Allen informed the
eaking on the Minnesota Department
rograms it has to offer.
Dale Lungwitz questioned the pre ent status of IRE's in Congress. Allen
stated that the House bill (H.R. 4170) and the Senate bill (H.R. 2163)
have both passed. The next step is to have each bill enter the Conference
committee and attempt to negoti te a compromised bill. The House bill
has per capita limits of $150, hereas the Senate bill has no per capita
limitations. The Senate , however, does limit each private
business to $40 million. This oes not apply to manufacturing concerns
and projects with UDAG funds. he bill prohibits IRE'S for use in
office buildings, for doctors, awyers, accountants, or similar professions.
Now we must wait for passage of the bill.
Shelly asked if the Monte Club' PA system has been improved. Jay
indicated that this has been di' cussed before and Allen indicated that
a new system had just recently ,een installed. Don Smith stated that
just 10 days earlier the speake system was not very good. Allen
assured the committee that Jay nd himself would meet at the Monte
club to make sure the arrangeme, ts were adequate.
Chairman Morrell introduced and officially welcomed Harvey Kendall
as a member of the Committee. everal members indicated they knew
Harvey. Those that didn't were introduced. Harvey will sit on the
Promotional, publicity, and Prospect Subcomittee.
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Jay proceeded into the next agend
needed at the May 22-23 Trade Fai
that he was looking for some help
He also would like someone to spe
as well as helping dismantle and
arranged after the meeting on an
this be a good opportunity to get
to get involved.
John Bondhus stated that he origi
but he has not been to a meeting
that he is willing to sell his ti
reminded of the meetings, he cann
John stated that Walt recently mo
if he really wanted to be a part
that it is sometimes hard to resi
Allen contact Walt and discuss hi
consensus to keep in touch with W
to Monticello.
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There being no further business,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion w
seconded by John Bondhus. Meetin
Allen L. Pelvlt
Director of Economic Development
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item dealing with individuals
in Minneapolis. Allen explained
to carry in equipment and set up.
d some time during the show hours
ack up. Jay suggested this be
ndividual basis. He also suggested
those who do not attend the meetings
ally suggested Walt Musty as a member,
n the last six months. Allen stated
kets; but when he is called and
t make them.
ed from Monticello and did not know
f this Committee. Don Smith stated
n from something and suggested that
intentions. It was the Committee's
It and try to relocate his business
hairman Morrell asked for a motion
s made by Harvey Kendall and
adjourned.