IDC Minutes 12-17-1987
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, December 17, 1987 - 7:00 A.M.
City all
Members Present:
Chairperson
Shelly Johns
Wolfsteller,
Joel Winkelm
arvey Kendall, Vice-Chairperson
n, Bud Schrupp, Arve Grimsmo, Rick
Dale Lungwitz, Don Smith, Ron Hoglund,
and Ollie Koropchak.
Bruce Gagnelius.
Members Absent:
Jay Morrell
Guests: Public Works Director John Simola and Building/Zoning
Administrator Gary An erson.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Harvey Kendall called the IDC meeting to order at
7:12AM.
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2.
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 1
Ron Hoglund made a motion
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dicussion the motion carri
3.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF T
WATER AND SEWER RATES WITH
John Simola gave a brief b
water and sewer hook-up fu
as outlined by City ordina.
ments to the Wastewater Tr
related equipment. Januar
an increase to hook-up cha
increased from 250 gallons
to 250 gallons equals one
increase for sewer hook-up
didn't feel the two assump
comparison because some co
have the sewer treatment c
usage, therefore, the fees
suggested a comparison of
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o approve the November
el Winkelman. With no
d 10-0.
18, 1987
further
E COMPARATIVE START-UP COSTS AND
CITY STAFF MEMBERS.
ckground on the origination of the
d. Established in 1983, this money,
ce, would be used for major improve-
atment Plantcollection system and
12, 1987, the City Council approved
ges and rates. Hook-up charges
equals one unit @ $100.00 per unit
nit @ $300.00 per unit. This
only. Mr. Simola expressed he
ions (examples used) were a fair
parative Cities do not presently
pacity to accommodate such high
aren't comparable. Don Smith
user industries.
Questioned if the City would allow the Beverage Processing
Company to have their own · ells and not use City water.
Mr. Simola responded the City would work it out with the
company at the appropriate time but would recommend the use
of City water because we an guarantee safe water. At one
time, the City subsidized the water and sewer charges by
ad valorem taxes, however, at present is based on a usage
rate which is comparably !ow with surrounding communities.
The IDC views that hard t eories are hard to sell and the
City may need to be more lexible to accommodate a financially
sound company to locate i Monticello. What are the benefits
for the future of our co unity?
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3. CONTINUED.
The negative image created by the choice of terminology,
hook-up charges may be und r consideration to use
trunk fees for a more posi ive effect.
With the upcoming potentia
it would be the recommenda
for the project versus ass
new city well and water tower,
ion of the City staff to bond
ssment.according to John Simola.
Don Smith expressed the ne
to be partners to develop
to potential industrial de
was the need to review the
to the number of trees req
an industry with a new 30,
trees (2 inches in diamete
d for the City staff and the IDC
plan which presents real numbers
elopers. Another issue addressed
landscaping ordinance with regards
ired. Is it realistic to require
00 sq ft facility to plant 30
6 inches above ground).
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It was a general consensus among all in attendance that the
sewer hook-up charges of $ 6,000.00 wss out of line and
that the landscaping ordin nee may need some revision.
The IDC's recommendation w s for City staff to propose a new
sewer and water hook-up ra e system, to review and propose
options for landscaping re uirements, to consider changing
the name from hook-up char es to trunk fees, to consider new
water rates based on ad vaiorem versus usage, and to consider as-
sessment of truck fees ver us up-front payment. The IDC feels the City
needs to become a better s 1es person.
4. ELECTION OF 1988 IDC OFFIC CHAIRPERSON, VICE-CHAIRPERSON,
AND TREASURER.
Before Shelly Johnson's ac eptance as nominee for Chairperson
of the IDC, he asked Mr. K ndal1 to consider another term
and expressed the good job done by the persons who had served
as Chairperson prior to hi self. With Mr. Kendall wish to
step down from office, Mr ohnson accepted the nomination.
Don Smith accepted the off ce of Vice Chairperson with the
understanding he would not .move up the ladder to Chairperson
in 1989. Bud Schrupp acce ted another term as Treasurer.
Dale Lungwitz made a motio to approve the nominations as
accepted above for 1988 ID officers. Seconded by Arve
Grimsmo, the motion carrie. By consensus of the IDC, Joel
Winkelman became a permane t member of the IDC filling the
position of John Bondhus. A motion made by Don Smith to
invite the 1988 Chamber of Commerce President and Vice Presid-
ent as members of the IDC based on their length of term. The
Vice President being invited to create more continuity for
the IDC. Motion was secon ed by Shelly Johnson and carried
10-0. Koropchak will contct Dan Carlson and Linda Mielke
for acceptance to the motion.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS.
Dale Lungwitz gave Koropch k a newspaper article from the
St. Cloud Newspaper on Hut hinson Technology Incorporated
search for an existing str cture to fit their expansion
needs. Koropchak will con act the company.
With the recommendations b
to propose options for hoo
also requested no recommen
Council for Year 1988 until
the options.
the IDC for the City staff
-up charges and rates, they
ations be made to the City
the IDC has a chance to review
6. ADJOURNMENT.
By general consensus
IDC, the meeting adjourned.
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Ollie Koropchak ~
IDC Executive Secretary
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