IDC Minutes 03-20-1990
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEV LOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 20, 19 0 - 7:00 AM
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Sh
Lowell Schrupp
Dave Peterson,
Arve Grimsmo,
Jay Morrell.
ldon Johnson, Ron Hoglund,
Harvey Kendall, Bob Dawson,
Dennis Taylor, John McVay,
on Smith, Ken Maus, and
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Lungwitz,
ale Pogatchnik and Tom McDermott.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller
Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Shelley Johnson aIled the IDC meeting to order
at 7:00AM.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 23, . 990 IDC MINUTES AND THE
FEBRUARY 22, 1990 IDC NOTES.
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Harvey Kendall made a motion to approve the January 23, 1990
IDC minutes and the February 22, 1990 IDC notes. Seconded by
Ron Hoglund the minutes and otes stand approved as written.
3.
CONSIDERATION OF A TREASURER S REPORT.
Treasurer Ron Hoglund report d on the IDC financial statements
for a total balance of $6,21 .83. Wright County checking,
$492.01; Wright County Money Market, $1,756.40; and Security
Federal Banking and Savings oney Market, $3,962.42. John
McVay made a motion to accep the treasurer's report as
given, seconded by Arve Grim mo, thereafter the report was
filed and accepted.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A PROSPECT PDATE:
a) TAPPER'S - The resolutio establishing the TIF District
and Plan (District No. 1 9) was approved by City Council
on February 26, 1990. this time, the project has not
received approval on the' Small Business Development Loan,
and a backup SBA Loan ap, lication is being prepared.
Financing plans include 100,000 from the Greater Monticello
Enterprise Fund, however, no formal application has been
received. The Developme t Agreement between the HRA and
Tapper's hasn't been rec ived from Holmes & Graven, nor
has building plans been ubmitted to the City Building
Inspector.
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b) REMMELE ENGINEERING - A urchase agreement has been executed
between Remmele Engineer"ng and Oakwood Industrial Partnership.
However, Mr. Griffith, 1 gal counsel for Remmele, has not
received an executed pur hase option on the Boyle property
therefore the adoption 0 the TIF District and Plan has
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b) not taken place. nor h s the plat request or the vacating of
Fallon Avenue. utilityjand drainage easements taken
place. Mr. Griffith c ntinues to work with Farm Credit
legal counsel.
c)
K-MART - Jeff O'Neill eported that a limited grading
permit was issued to t e Lincoln Companies allowing
grading to begin as th mortgage was recorded. The
Development Agreement as not been agreed upon, however.
staff anticipates theevelopment Agreement and
Muncipal TIF Districtnd Plan No. 1-1 to be adopted
by the City Council th"s Monday.
d)
CARGILL - According t Mr. Westpahl the main priorities
for location of the fe d mill elevator are 1) major four
lane roads with easy a .cess to other major routes, 2)
electrical power and uility needs, 3) good neigborhood
business relationship (produces dust). 4) labor availability,
5) good soil for constuction, 5) availability of rail, only
for future flexibility. A site location decision is
expected around August 1 or in about six months with planned
construction to begin i one year and construction time
two years.
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John McVay volunteered 0 contact Jack Frost in Sauk Rapids
for a tour of their fac lity which would be similiar to
the one planned by Carg"ll.
e)
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE - Kor
Federal Cartridge upon
expansion/relocation.
of Engineering Services
plan of which they are .
their company was const
Anoka and today residen
Riverdale) abuts their
land value causing them
their current facility.
Plan) they may choose t
relocate of portion of
facility. The facility
of factory space, 100,0
22,000 sq ft of office
which 250 are office/sa
is at a zero-growth sta
relocate within a 25 mi
present employment.
pchak reported she had contacted
local lead given on their proposed
ccording to John Swanson. Director
Federal Cartridge has a five year
ow into year two. Originally,
ucted in a rural type setting of
/commerical development (proposed
roperty and has increased their
to analyze the utilization of
Within Project #90 (the Five Year
remain at present location,
he facility. or relocate the total
would consist of 500,000 sq ft
o sq ft of warehouse space, and
pace. They employ 950 people of
iaried personnel. The company
e. The company is looking to
e radius inorder to retain their
The company is looking for one square mile of land as their
proposed building site (160 acres) and another 1/4 mile
surrounding the 160 for an additional 480 acres or a
total of 640 acres. The 480 acre buffer area may be
reduced by a lake, forest. or river. Preference of
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e) building site to be un nterruptive of roads and
the potential to be se ved by city sewer and water,
and utilities.
Jeff O'Neill informed he IDC of the City Comprehensive
Plan,which is a guidel ne for development, indicates the
area to the south of t,e Industrial Park for residential
development. However, :this is a guideline and is' copen
for a change of attitu e. The IDC suggested areas
south of the Industria Park, west of city limits and
south of Interstate 94~ and west on West County Road 39.
The IDC wished to proc ed with the recruitment by submitting
suggested areas, recogized the need to annex the property,
recognized the difficu~ty to find the requested amount
of acreage, recognized 'that in the future this could be
the center of Montice11 , and recognized that if the site
selection were in Becke , Monticello would benefit from
the development. Other' site location possibilities are
Becker, Elk River, and amsey.
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f)
GRIFFITH REAL ESTATE -
manufacturing facilitie
company looking to relo
Currently employ 30-40
increase employ by 25-3
persons given on Bank p
and Larson Manufacturin
ave Smith inquired about available
for a plastic injection molding
ate the 40 year old company.
eople and run three shifts, would
people. Information and contact
operty, Clow Stamping property,
property.
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g) STEINWALL, INC. - A pIa tic injection molding company from
Fridley looking to expa d within the next 18 months.
Many customs in St. Clo d, Monticello a likely location
because of convenience 0 Fridley office. Potential
15,000-30,000 sq ft fac~lity on approximately 4 acres.
Additional 25 jobs.
h) R R Howell Company - An nnandale company which manufactures
grain handling equipment with current employment of 25-30
and potential of additio al 15 employees. Looking to
combine their Annandale nd Minneapolis facility. Potential
of a 38,000 sq ft metal acility on five acres. Koropchak
asked IDC members if the were familiar with the company.
John McVay volunteered t check of the nature of the
business. Annandale has'presented them with a proposal.
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HETTWER REAL ESTATE SERV
4,000-6,000 sq ft of lea
company. Leads given Ja
and Bank property.
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CE - Jerry Hettwer looking for
ible property for a transportation
Morrell, Larson Manufacturing,
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k)
THE TIRE SERVICE COMP
who manufactures tire
stores 100-200 tires f
furnace which burns ti:
Potential of 8 employe
facilily, Koropchak a
the nature of the busi
concern of the industr
The IDC felt that was
and Koropchak will vis
1)
COPPER SALES - An exis
relocate and construct
with 15-25 employees.
equipment parts are tr
Y - a rural Buffalo entrepreneur
ervice equipment (tire cutters).
r product testing and has a
e chips to heat his facility.
s. Referred to Larson Mfg
ked for IDC input regarding
ess in relationship to the
al park asethetic value.
staff level decision. O'Neill
t the facility.
ing Plymouth paint company to
a 50.000-60.000 sq ft facility
Their market is national and
cked in. painted. and trucked out.
M) NORTHWEST STEEL - A Ra sey steel fabricating company
looking to relocate in the Monticello-Elk River area.
Current employment of 2~0. additional 10 employment.
Contact person Rom Dill n. lead given by local resident.
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N) UNDISCLOSED COMPANY - 1 oking to construct a 30.000 sq ft
facility. Will contact the City after April.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF IDC PROJEC
a) IDC MEMBER DALE POGATCH
Pogatchnik regarding hi,
with respect to their 1
Mr. Pogatchnik suggeste
commerical lender.
FOLLOWUP:
IK - Koropchak contacted Dale
interest to remain of the IDC
nding institution reorganization.
Tom Lindquist as he is the
Ron Hoglund made a mo ion to extend invitations to
both Tom Lindquist and inda Mielke for IDC membership.
seconded by Don Smith. the motion carried unanimously.
b)
EAS - Koropchak reporte
on ruling for EAS for t
the original community
contact Bob McEachern t
list in support of the
Praque representative.
outcome of Legistation
that a bill is before Legislation
e seven county metro area and
etitions. It was suggested to
add Monticello's name to the
ill submitted by the New
It has been advised to hear the
ill.
c) AIRPORT COMMITTEE - Je f O'Neill reported that the City
Council indicated "hold ,off" after consideration to
purchase 80 acres to th north of the existing airport
site of which another p rcel of land lies between.
Upon the adoption of a ity resolution the city would
have the power to order a feasibility study and plan
and would have the powe of condemnation. Jeff indicated
his plans to meet the a"rport subcommittee next week.
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c) continued - Comments v ried among the IDC members with
a conclusion to contine research of the Buffalo and
Maple Lake funding, an, to keep on hold the availability
to purchase the airport site plus the adjoining property
compared to utilization of the Buffalo airport which is
10 miles south of the onticello industrial park.
d) COMMUNITY BROCHURE - Je,ff O'Neill reported approximately
20 pages of information was fax'd to Henning & Associates
with expectation of pre, iminary draft within weeks.
e) INDUSTRIAL BROCHUARE - oropchak reported the Building
Inspector has provided er with copies of the city
ordiance retaining to c mmerical/industrial development.
6. CONS IDERATION TO CHANGE DA E OF IDC, MEETINGS.
No need to change at this ime, the Chamber of Commerce
may at most have four earl morning meetings. Their
March response was approxi ately 20 in attendance.
7. OTHER BUSINESS.
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The IDC meeting adjourned t 8:30 AM.
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Ollie Koropchak -
IDC Executive Secretary
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