IDC Agenda 11-15-2001AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 7:00 a.m.
505 Walnut Street -Academy Room
MEMBERS: Chair Dick ~ Ilen, Vice Chair Tom L~itfdquist, Do nit , evii~, Biller,
Toy~Olli obe ~ e Benede ar ar ~sie.Wo~chous ~, Barb
Sc~ntek, Eller rrault, a~rd-i~ai" i~Tsoilr Tab ~:~t'S~oS d~
COUNCIL: Mayor Ro Belsaas.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, and llie Koropchak.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
7:02 2. Vote to approve the October l8, 2001 IDC minutes.
7:05 3. Information:
A. Marketing -Smith
B. Mayor's Report -Belsaas
C. Economic Development Report -Koropchak
D. Long-Term, Cooperative Land Use
* Progress report on the Gold Nugget Land Use and Comprehensive Plan
Update/Amendment -O'Neill.
7:30 4. Present the changes to the Business Retention and Expansion Visit Program as
suggested by the subcommittee.
A) Revised BRE Visit Outline.
B) Trial starting date.
7:50 5. Continued -Address the concern raised about the difficulty to receive local service
for drug testing of newly hired employees.
8:05 6. Other business.
8:15 7. Adjournment.
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10. Consideration of Executive Director's Report.
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a) Grassl property - As you recall Bill Grassl appeared before the HRA in October.
However, with a lack of quorum no action was taken relative to the commissioner's
interest to purchase the West Broadway parcel Mr. Grassl indicated he had an interested
buyer. I contacted Mr. Grassl to see if he again wanted to appear before the HRA in
November. He was not interested and said he may develop the lot.
b) Amoco site - I talked with Brad Johnson on November 7 and he informed all was
going well, costs are in-line, lease to be signed with restaurant this week ar next, and
scheduled meeting with property owners for agreement on parking development. Was
very positive and thought the building would be demolished prior to the March 31, 2001
deadline.
c) Right Choice -Having not heard a response from the owner, Emmet Hanratty, I
contacted LandCor, Inc., Chad Weeks, on November 5 for an update and data to assist
with marketing the 63,000 sq ft building, 4 acres. Asking price about $3.4 million.
Offers encouraged. The company leases 33,000 sq ft in Maple Grove and its
headquarters occupy the first-floor of a office building in Osseo. Very few employees
remain at the Monticello facility. Landcor has had one inquiry.
d) H-Window -Company from Plymouth still interested in the building. Taking a wait
and see approach. Can utilize 30,000 sq ft of the total 62,000 sq ft. Looking for other
tenants. Inquired as to DSL providers in Monticello. Secondly, I will be following up
with the company from Hamel the first of the year as their decision to re-locate is subject
to the willingness of the existing community to provide necessary infrastructure.
e) Fay-Mar building - No update from Ron Musick.
t) The EDMA and IRTI buildings are under construction in the industrial park.
g) BRE update: Wiha Tools is expanding by 16,000 sq ft. Xcel Energy Service facility
along Dundas Road is expanding by 5,800 sq ft. Another manufacturing company has
taken a wait and see approach to expand.
h) Fulfillment Systems. Inc. (FSI) -Jack Peach is building a 62,000 sq ft warehouse and
processing center in Dassel. In conversation with Mr. Peach, he advised me he would not
expand in Wright County or Monticello again due to regulations. Dassel is in Meeker
County. He also informed me that when they out-grow their headquarter facility in
Monticello, they will leave Monticello.
i) Red Wing Foods - I talked with Gene Chase this week, they are leasing the facility
vacated by FSI in Big Lake for assembling their gift baskets for Byerly's, etc. If the City
and Mr. Peach can come to an agreement, Red Wing Foods is interested in purchasing the
building.
1) In conversation with the businesses in the industrial park, the economic down-slide is
being felt by most businesses causing reduction of production hours and some lay-offs.
h) 200,000-250,000 sq ft building, 40 to 50 acres -Looking for location between St.
Cloud and Twin Cities. Manufacturer/wholesaler. 150 jobs at average wages of $11 per
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hour within 2 years. 250 additional jobs three to five years. October 22 lead from Wright
County.
i) Four-year knock-down rule - I did meet with County Auditor Doug Gruber and Denise
to submit documentation (evidence of activity) within TIF District No. 1-22. The parcels
with qualifying activity will continue to collect tax increment revenues. The four-year
knock-down rule is effective for taxes payable 2003.
j) Scattered Housing Project - In the most recent conversation with Shari Harris, CMHP,
she has vv~-itten letters to the four property owners informing them of the plans and
inquired as to their interest to sale. She had heard from one property owner who was very
interested. The fifth parcel is raw land and owned by the City.
k) Paul Ammerman, Xcel Energy -Met with Paul on November 6 and we toured
Monticello and had lunch. Paul is in the Economic Development Department at 414
Nicollet Mall.
I) Marketing Brochure - In print. Anticipate $4,000 from Xcel Energy as partner in
marketing Monticello for industrial development.
m) Chamber Business Expo -Marketing Committee has booth. Will display products
manufactured in Monticello. About 10-12 industries participating. November l I .
n) Attended Minnesota Economic Development Conference Oct 25 and 26. Very good
conference, great speakers. An entertaining speaker was Glenn Dorfman, Minnesota
Realtors Association, topic "Does everyone have to be a homeowner?" May be a
candidate for Industrial Banquet program. He is a lobbyist. Programs center around
workforce development, technology, affordable housing, and finance.
o) The City of Monticello is in the process of developing and managing their own web
site. The Economic link will market the city of Monticello for industrial development.
Staff s e-mail addresses will be changing.
p) The Monticello Housing Study prepared by the Central Minnesota Housing
Partnership is complete and be distributed very soon. It is my intent to invite Lisa and
Shari to Monticello for a presentation. The information should be of value to the council,
planning commission, and HRA.
q) O'Connor property - "I'he HRA gained possession of this property of October 25, 2001.
All utilities are to be capped and removed by November 9 and the HRA will award
demolition and cleanup of the entire area at the HRA meeting of November 14.
Completion of the demolition/cleanup work by no later than December 7. Site
preparation estimates are being gathered for continued discussion with Hans Hagen. The
five appointed commissioners are scheduled to meet December 20 and 21 to hold
hearings concerning the value of the property. This will take place at the City Hall.
r) Mike Cyr is requesting $104,950 of upfront TIF assistance from the HRA. The HRA
and Council approved the preliminary concept for establishment of a Housing District
based a concept plan of 30 units at a selling price of $169,900. Due to the re-design of
the project as recommended by the city planner consultant, the project was reduced to 26
units. The proforma received showed 26 units at a selling price of $151,000 and included
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the TIF assistance and no costs for the vacated public streets. This is on the HRA agenda
of November 14. One question: Why the reduction is selling price from $169,900 to
$151,000?
s) The HRA will also hear a presentation by Jim McComb, McComb Group, LLC on
November 14. The Chamber endorsed the Commercial Market Analysis and
Development Potential Evahiation. The request to the HRA is for endorsement and
financial support of the analysis.
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IDC/CITY OF MONTICELLO
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2001
Purpose
Retain industrial business.
Plan
Members of the Monticello Industrial Development Committee (IDC) working in cooperation
with the Director of Economic Development will meet with the industrial business leaders of
Monticello. The meeting known as Business Retention and Expansion Visits must instill a sense
of value to the business. As a public relations visit, it is an opportunity for an exchange of
information between the industrial business and the community. The business will be briefed on
current community activities, be provided a package of resource information, and be asked to
suggest ways the community and the city can better serve the needs of their business and
employees. The goal is to visit at least two industries per month. The suggested length of time
for visit is approximately one-half hour. Information gathered will be reported at the following
monthly IDC meeting and forwarded to the City Council.
Role of IDC member
Each IDC member will visit two industrial businesses annually. IDC members may request to
visit an industrial business of their choice or the Economic Development Director will match IDC
members and businesses. Meeting date and time will be arranged through the Economic
Development Director. The representative must be a good listener, positive, as well as ask good
questions. The representative is expected to give a report of its visit at the following IDC meeting
and complete a written summary for submission to the City Council.
Supplements
A. BRE Visit Schedule and Written Summary Form.
B. BRE Visit Outline.
C. Monticello Industrial Business List
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IDC/CITY OF MONTICELLO
BUSINESS RETENTION/EXPANSION VISIT
2001/2002
Industry Name and Contact
IDC Member/Visitors
Date of Visit
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PURPOSE
RETAIN INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS.
A. Introductions.
B. BRE Visit:
1. Lobby on behalf of industry retention and development.
a) The IDC will lobby community leaders on behalf of industry.
b) How could the community better service your business?
c) Do you have any concerns/answers?
2. Information of current development activities within the City.
a) Update of projects by Economic Development Director.
(Are there any questions?)
3. Provide a packet of information which includes:
a) List of services available through the City.
b) List of financial resources available through the City, County, Region, and
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c) List of training resources. ~ ~, - ~~
d) List of networking connections. ~~ ;,9~ ~ yr-~"'"'
4. Promote business and industry.
a) Does your company plan to expand in the near future?
b) How can we be of assistance?
c) What companies or types of businesses support your business?
d) Do you know of business friends or associates looking to relocate?
If so, please obtain name, contact person, and phone number.
C. Conclusion.
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AME Ready Mix
John Dietz -Elk River
441-2800
Cty Rd 75 and 18
Aroplax Corpoi°ation
Paul & Steve Schoen
200 Chelsea Road
295-5002
B & B Metal Stamping, Inc.
Allen Walter
208 Dundas Road
295-6300
Bondhus Corporation
John Bondhus
1349 Hart Blvd
295-2162
C.H. Holt Co. Inc.
Craig Holt
208 Dundas Road
295-0760
Clow Stamping Company
Rick Clow
2l 8 Chelsea Road
295-5050
Custom Canopy, Inc.
Stephen Birkland, Jr.
219 Dundas Road
295-0060
Double Bull Archery
Brooks Johnson/Keith Beam
1401 Fallon Avenue
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INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS LIST FOR
2002 BRE VISITS
Electro Industries, Inc.
Bill & Merrlyn Seefeldt
2150 West River Street
295-4138
Fulfillment Systems, Inc.
Jack Peach
406 East 7 Street
295-2929
Genereux Fine Wood ProdLicts/
Westl~md Distributing
Bill & Barb Tapper
212 Chelsea Road
295-4222
Lake Tool, Inc.
Eric & Carl Bondhus
1347 Dundas Circle
295-6655
Lintex Corporation
Jamey Merkel
1463 Fallon Avenue
295-3338
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Jeff Forbes/Bob Grabinski/Ellen Perrault
2807 West Broadway
295-1282
Polycast Specialities, Inc.
Roy & Todd Schutz
112 Dundas Road
271-6600
Rainbow Enterprises
Bill Harris & Keith Dillinger
108 Chelsea Road
295-1100
Remmele Engineering
Kent Paul & Matt Boenish
213 Chelsea Road
295-0139
Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc.
Rich, Bill & Joe Demeules
207 Dundas Road
295-8728
Suburban Manufacturing, Inc.
Brad & Mary Barger
301 Chelsea Road
295-5635
Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc.
Mike Luker & Joe Campbell
206 West 4`" Street
271-5600
Tire Service Equipment Mfg. Company
Ray Schmidt
201 Chelsea Road
295-4650
Twin City Die Castings Company
Doug & Steve Harmon 6S 1-645-3611
Patty Haiby 271-5060
520 Chelsea Road
Vector Tool & Mfg. Inc.
James Harwood & Brad Barger
206 Dundas Road
295-0909
EDMA Company
Pat Jensen
1335 Dundas Circle
952-942-8043
Integrated Recycling Teclulologies, Inc~j
Steve Budd
9696 Fallon Avenue NE ~~~
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