IDC Agenda 07-21-1994AGENDA
• MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 21, 199 - 7:30 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS: Chairperson John McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin Doty,
Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Mayor Brad Fyle, Shelley Johnson,
Arve Grimsmo, Don Smith, Harvey Kendall, Jay Morrell, Ken
Maus, Dennis Taylor, Tom Lindquist, Merrlyn Seefeldt,
Steven Lemme, Dr. Glean Nemec, Cyndie Johnson, Bill
Tapper, and Jim Fleming.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
GUEST: Rotarian Jim Eastwood, Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
1 . CALL, TO ORDER .
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 16, 1994 IDC MIPIUTES.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE MOI~TTI-ILY IDC FINANCIAL
REPURT,
4. WELCOME OF AND PRESENTATIOPd BI' ROTARIAN JIM EASTWOOD.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
a) Fay-Mar Metal Fabricators, Inc.
b) Stamping-short & long run dies company
c) Plastic injection molder
d) Coronado Stone
e) Ultra Pac
f) Phoenix Solutions (Fluidyne}
g) Steinwall, Inc.
h) Tom LaTour
i) OSI Environmental, Inc.
j) JS Specialties, Inc.
k) Miley Gjertsen
1) John Holman
m) Advanced Faod Sciences, Inc.
n) Boat Production
BRE UPDATES:
a} Polycast Mfg. Inc. Groundbreaking
b) Standard Iron & 6aireworks, Inc. Open How e
c) Remmele Engineering, Inc.
d} Reports:
June - Shelly Johnson, Hoglund Bus Company and Hoglund
Transportation Company.
June - Dennis Taylor, Bondhus Corporation.
July - Harvey Kendall , NSP Power Plant ;~ Training Center .
July - Dan Smith, Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc.
August - Ken Maus, Rainbow Enterprises, Inc. and Jay
Morrell, Jones Manufacturing, Inc,
(L7ntzntzed)
8. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT LETTER Off" RESIGNATION _FROM IDC MEMBER
• DENNIS TAYLOR AND CONSIDEPATION OF P.EFLACEA2ENT._
7. CONSIDERATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS;
a}~~ Legislative - Cyndie Johnson
b} BRE - Tom Lindquist (Approval of banquet contribution.}
c} Infrastructure - Ollie Koropchak
d} Education - Shelley .Johnson
e} Marketing - Kevin Doty
8. OTHER BUSINESS :_
a} NO chamber meeting today.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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MzravTEs
. MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, June 16, 1994 - 7:30 a,m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Treasurer Ran Hoglund, Don Smith, Jay Morrell,
Tom Lindquist, Merrlyn Seefeldt, Steven Lemme,
Dr. Glenn Nemec, Cyndie Johnson, and Bill
Tapper.
MEMBERc ABSENT: Chairperson John McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin
Doty, Mayor Brad Fyle, Shelley Johnson, Arve
Grimsmo, Harvey Kendall, Ken Maus, Dennis
Taylor, and Jim Fleming.
STAFF PRESENT: U11ie Karopchak.
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Jeff O'Neill.
1. CALL TO ORDEP..
Treasurer Ron Hoglund, acting as Chairperson, called the IDC
meting to order at 7:40 a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE MAY 19, 1994 IDC MINUTES.
Tam Lindquist made a motion to approves the May 19, 1994 IDC
minutes. S2cond2d by Dr. Glenn Nemec and with no corrections
or additions, the minutes were approved as written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY IDC FINANCIAL
REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported a balance of $1,247.04 at Marquette
Bank - Monticello and a balance of $3,866.54 at Metropolitan
Federal far a total monthly balance of $5,113.58. Merrlyn
Seefeldt made a motion to accept the financial report as
given. Seconded by Jay Morrell and with no corrections ar
additions, the financial report was accepted and filed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES.
The written prospect update was accepted without questions.
Merrlyn Seefeldt reported that Bill had spoken to Maureen
Steinwall regarding Steinwall's interest in the Big Lake
facility. No decision has been made: however, there is a
concern far the potential loss of employees. Company
headquarters would remain in Fridley.
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Don Smith reported Rotarian Jim Eastwood of Northern Ireland
would be present at the July 21 IDC meeting, He will give a
5--10 minute presentation on industrial development in Northern
Ireland.
BRE REPORTS:
The written BRE report was accepted as written.
The H-W1T1dOW announced their intentions to host an open house
in August upon completion of their expansion.
5. CONSIDERATION 0~' SiJBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Legislative - None.
b) BRE - Tom Lindquist reported that the subcommittee has
made preliminary arrangements with Charlie Herrmann,
employee of Josten's and a motivation speaker, as guest
speaker for the IDC October 25 Banquet. In order tc
maintain the banquet standard far goad speakers, the
sia.bcommit tee found it nzcessary to expend dollars to meet
Mr. Herrmanri's fee of $1,000. Although an outside
contribution may b2 secured to cover this expense, the
IDC members were asked to consider and approve the
proposzd expenditure. Dr. Glenn Nemec made a motion tc
expend an amount not-to-exceed $1,000 inclusive of
mileage to securz Charlie Herrmann as guest speaker.
Bill Tapper seconded the motion. Discussions concluded
to recommend 30-minute speech and for the s~zbcommittee to
evaluate the banquet program: local activities, three 5--
minute local testimonies, and the industrial displays.
With no additional discussion, the motiorA passed
unanimously.
c) Infrastructure - Although the subcommittee has not met to
determine future industrial site options, Koropchak asked
members if they would like a presentation by OSM on the
results of the completed TrazzsportatiotZ Study. It was
recommended for the August IDC meeting.
d) Education - None.
e) Marketing - None.
f ) EAS - The last day for receipt of EAS ballots was Mox^.day,
June 1°. Results will riot be released until after PUC
approval of results which is expected to be the first
week of July.
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6. CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN BRAINSTORMING FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF
THE IDC MISSION STATEMEPIT OR FOCUS.
Koropchak informed members of economic activities encompassing
an area from Elk River to Clear Lake, to Annandale-Buffalo,
and to P.ogers. In addition, with an outdated IDC mission
statement (focus), unknown City mission statement, the
uncertainty of the power plant's future, the need far future
industrial land and the Comprehensive Plan Update, building
and landscaping issues; the IDC suggested a special meeting
comprised of two members each of the CouYieil, IiRA, IDC, EDA,
Planning, etc. address these issues.
7 . t)THER BiJSINESS .
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeting adjourned at $:45 a.m.
Ollie Karopchak, IDC Exec tive Director
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IDC AGENDA
JULY 21, 1994
5, Consideration of Pros ect iJ dates:Inc This Blaine tube
a} Fay-Mar Metal Fabricators, roximate 15,000
fabricator company will construct an app
ft office/manufacturing facility on three acres of
sq Suburban Manufacturing in the=
land to the east of The company employs 17
Monticello Commerce Center.
individuals and anticipates the addition of another 8-~O`
within the next fzw years. Average wage $8.50 p
welders, machine oP FaDpstrictcNo.Ih1 HRAfortland~ed~t e
establishment of TI Ron Musick
down in addition to the Bank/SBA financing.
is the owner. Anticipated construction this fall with
completion as soon-as-possible. p y _ This Blaine
b} Stamping-short & long run dies com an however,
manufacturer has not made its annual dea it on toward the
g
Mr. Curless tells me the comp revent loss of trained
City of Anoka in order to P ie.,siv~
employees combined with an attractive/agg'" `'
financial package from Anoka. The Gity owns land whicx~
can be written down to $10,000 per acre.
c} Plastic injection molder - This company's two-Year plan
calls for the addition of a 30,000-60,000 sq ft
manufacturing facility to employ 100-150 in 2-3 Years.
Tool designers, mar_hinist, etc. Preliminary stage, will
attempt to initiate a visit. was for
d} Coronado Stone - The ixiitial con~}cz met with president
an existing building. On July
Starkweather as he has been plzrsueing a wide-location
ft
search and now plans to construct a 22,000 sq
facility. The company produces, stares, an earance1buMrs
stone and brick. Upon Manticello's aPP
Starkweather viewe ~~ atlk~lel land uses ~ Monticello ovaas
and a mix of non c p
cut from the location list. Cal Kruppa vaas
e) Ultra Pac - In his initial call, Mr.
invzstigating finanical incentives f ers accommodated
production expansion. The City of Rog
their immediate needs through the avail~heloQmpa°y
adjoining property/facility. Additionallft production
is planning another 60,000-80,000 sq incentive
expansion in 1--2 years and are shopping
packages and land availability in Minnesota and out--of--
state . k:nawn as Fluidyr~e • Brad
f) Phoenix Solutions - Previously roceed
Barger informs me this company is now ready to p
with a relocation. The initial 1993 cont ~ to ~ sedrvi° e
a leased facility of 8,000 sq ft. This hig
firm would employ professional individuals with annual
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average wages of $40,000. When able to contact President
Len Frame a schzduled visit will be pursued.
g} Steinwall, Inc, - Unable to make contact, will report if
appropriate.
h) Tom LaTour - The owner of the Maple Lake boat production
company, "Warrior", appeared in my office. Unhappy w~.th
the community's contracted Building Inspector, he was
interested in a relocation to Monticello contingent upon
a buy out of his existing facilities. He has a completed
22,000 sq ft facility and an uncompleted 22,000 sq ft
expansion. He was informed it's not Monticello's policy
to purchase property in other communities or to seek
other Wright County companies without first notifying the
community in jeopardy (Wright County Partnership -
Business Code of Ethics.) I've talked to Jim Vrchota at
Maple Lake State Bank and the community's economic
development director Has not returned my call.
i) OSI Environmental, Inc. - This Newport/Osseo oil service
company's lease expires in November and is looking for a
site to construct a 8,000-10,000 office/process facility.
The company collects used oil and oil filters state-wade
for reprocessing. Within three years, three Class A bulk
tanks, diked and with liners are proposed. Daily
transport trucks estimated at 10 per day in summer months
acid would employ seven individuals. The company was
discouraged by the need for a conditional use permit for
bulk tanks and no mention of refinery within the Zoning
Ordinance.
j) JS Specialties, Inc. - This home-based company in
Montrose was looking for an existing 3, 200 sq ft building
to relocate his fabric and plastic recycling company.
The company was mailed marketing information.
k} Miley Gjertsen - Initially, this 30-year old company
which installs irrigation systems was looking to
construct a 13,200 sq ft polo building for equipment
storage and office. No financing necessary. "The company
interested in a community's receptiveness of pole
facilities aIld estimated property taxes. He has now
dawn-sized the project to 8,700 sq ft (7,500 warehouse
and 1,200 office) and fines Albertville's taxes more
favorable. No site decision has bean made.
1) John Holman -~ As you may remember, Mr. Holman has the
Fridley refrigerated storage business and last year was
looking to COI1Str11Ct a 30,000 sq ft facility with long--
term accessibility to rail. He now is looking for
property adjoining a local industry to construct a blast-
freezer and refrigeration warehousing on a lease--back
arrangement.
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m) Advanced Foad Sciences, Inc. - The City of Becker has
'aeen cut Pram the site location and it is my
understanding a Wisconsin community is in forth run.
Monticello was cut last year due to the unwillingness to
meet the company's financing requests. The research
devel~~pment process would increase the shelf-life of
foods.
n) Boat Production - This out-af-state 30-year old company
which manufactures pontoon boats is looking for an
existing 15,000 sq ft facility. They would employ 30
individuals. Pheffer's building was marketed and
information mailed. The lead was through MTED.
BRE UPDATES:
a ) Polycast Mfg, Inc . Groundbreaking - It is per the request
of Roy Schulz that the groundbreaking be prolonged and
incorporated with an open hawse. This due to a
combination of heavy production load and time consumed
va.ith the construction.
b) Standard iron & Wire Works, Inc. Open House - Yau
probably have received your invitation by now; otherwise,
I havz another one for you. Open House, Friday, August
4, 3:00 til 7;00 p.m.
c) Remmele Engineering, Inc. - Please note the enclosed
letter announcing Monticello's Plant to receive the
"AEGIS Excellence Award" from the US Navy and Martin
Marietta Government Electronic Systems Division.
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REMMELE ENGIHEERING,IHC.
PRODUCTION DIVISION -PLANT 20
June 23, 1994
Ollie Koropchak, Economic Development Director
CITY OF MONTICELLO
250 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Ms. Koropchak,
The United States Navy and Martin Marietta Government Electronic Systems
Division has advised us that they will award Remmele Engineering Inc., Plant
20, the "AEGIS Excellence Award" for our performance in delivering
components for the AEGIS weapons control system over the past several
years. They have scheduled the award ceremony for July 27, 1994 at our
manufacturing facility in Monticello, MN starting at .Y.80 A.M. and ending at
about 1 1:00 A.M. '~' `r
We take great pride in extending an invitation to you to join us on this
occasion. The AEGIS system is a critical part of the U.S. Navy defense
strategy, and the "AEGIS Excellence Award" is recognition of Remmele's
outstanding performance in quality, delivery and productivity. Top officials of
Martin Marietta and the U.S. Navy will make this prestigious presentation.
Please advise if you will be able to join us for this event. You are also invited
to join us for Brunch following the presentations and comments. Please RSVP
by phone to 477-6018, by FAX to 1-295-4228, or by mail to me at 213 Chelsea
Road, Monticello, MN 55362.
Sincerely,
J e LaValle,
Plant/General Manager
213 Chelsea Road, Monticello, Minnesota 55362-8920 (612) 295-5353 ~~
McMeen
TAYLOR LAI~ID SURVEYORS II~C.
• 213 W. BROADWAY, P.O. BOX 179, MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA 55362
PHONE (612) 295-3388, METRO 422-9126, FAX (612) 295-3408
DENNIS V. TAYLOR
REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR
July 15, 1994
Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
CITY OF MONTICELLO
P.O. Box 1147
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Dear Ollie:
This letter is to inform you of my resignation from the Industrial Development
Committee. It is getting incleasingly difficult to make all of the meetings
• because of my busy work schedule.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and the other committee members
these last 5 years.
Sincerely;
Dennis V. Taylor
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