IDC Agenda 03-17-1994AGENDA
• MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 17, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS: Chairperson John McVay, Vice .Chairperson Kevin Doty,
Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Shelley Johnson, Arve Grimsmo, Don
Smith, Harvey Kendall, Jay Morrell, Ken Maus, Dennis
Taylor, Tam Lindquist, Merrlyn Seefeldt, Steven Lemme,
Dr. Glenn Nemec, Cyndie Johnson, Bill Tapper, and Jim
Fleming.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
GUEST: Steve Grittman, Northwest Associated Consultants.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 17, 1994 IDC MINUTES.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY IDC FINANCIAL
REPORT.
4. CON:
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BRE
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3IDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
Polycast Mfg. Inc.
Steinwall, Inc.
Advanced Food Sciences, Inc.
Fluidyne, Inc.
REPORTS:
NSP Service Center - John McVay
FSI, Inc. - Kevin Doty
Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc.
Custom Canopy, Inc.
SMA Elevators, Inc.
Others
5. CONSIDERATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Legislative - Ollie Koropchak
b) BRE - Tom Lindquist
1) BRE Breakfast - April 21, 7:30 a.m., Riverwood
Metro Business Center.
c) Infrastructure - Dennis Taylor
1} Approve Subcommittee's rezoning recommmendations.
d) Marketing - Kevin Doty
e) Education - Shelley Johnson
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
a) EAS Polling.
b) Chamber meeting, noon today, American Legion, Update on
the Legislative Bill approving temporary dry-cask storage
at NSP's Prairie Island.
c) Other.
• 7. ADJOURNMENT.
MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 17, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson John McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin
Doty, Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Shelley Johnson,
Arve Grimsmo, Don Smith, Harvey Kendall, Jay
Morrell, Dennis Taylor, Tom Lindquist, Merrlyn
Seefeldt, Bill Tapper, and Jim Fleming.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ken Maus, Steven Lemme, Dr. Glenn Nemec, and
Cyndie Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neill and Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller.
GUEST: Ron Svedjan and Jo Strand, Anoka--Hennepin
Technical College.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS.
Chairperson McVay called the IDC meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
and welcomed new members Bill Tapper and Jim Fleming.
• Koropchak acknowledged that letters of appreciation were
written and mailed to the three resigned IDC members.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JANilARY 20 1994 IDC MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund made a motion to approve the January 20, 1994 IDC
minutes. Seconded by Harvey Kendall and with no additions or
corrections, the minutes were approved as written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY IDC FINANCIAL
REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported monthly balances of $4,707.81 at
Metropolitan Federal Bank and $1,237.73 at Marquette Bank for
a total balance of $5,945.54. Kevin Doty made a motion to
accept the IDC monthly financial report. Seconded by Merrlyn
Seefeldt and with no additions ar corrections, the report was
accepted and filed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
The agenda supplement update was accepted without questions.
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• FEBRUARY 17, 1994
5. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW FOR DISCUSSION IDC SUBCOMMITTEE TASKS
AND APPOINTEES, AND BRE VISIT SCHEDULES.
Koropchak highlighted the enclosed subcommittee information
.stating the purpose to establish IDC subcommittees is two-
fold: One, to encourage greater IDC membership participation
and secondly, to utilize the expertise of other local
citizens. IDC members were appointed to either the Marketing,
Ed~zcation, BRE, or Infrastructure Subcommittee by the IDC
officers. The Legislative Subcommittee originated through the
Chamber and is a part of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Individuals agreeing to chair the respective subcommittees are
Kevin Doty, Marketing; Shelley Johnson, Education; Tom
Lindquist, BRE; and Dennis Taylor, Infrastructure.
Appointments are not carved in stone, therefore, anyone
wishing to switch subcommittees may do so. Many of the local
citizens have been contacted and accepted; however, not all.
Subcommittees will meet upon necessity and will make
recommendations to the general membership. Starting time
generally at 7:30 a.m., City Hall. The subcommittee chair is
responsible for reporting to the general membership.
The Infrastructure Subcommittee needs to address OIP traffic
• flow and its safety, to resolve the issue if pole barns are
allowed in Monticello, and to determine a wet-industrial flow
for the Waste Water Treatment Study. Mr. O'Neill :stated that
pole barns are allowed in the I-1 and I--2 Zones. In order to
amend the Zoning Ordinance, the IDC can request the Plann' +J
Commission call for a public hearing for consideration of
amending the Ordinance. The request made through a petition
ar by a motion. Suggestion was to consider allowing pole
barns in I-2, not I-1 and to define what constitutes a pole
barn. Merrlyn Seefeldt made a motion requesting the Planning
Commission call for the public hearing in April, 1994. The
motion was seconded by Jim Fleming and without further
discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Mr. O'Neill
reminded members that the safety issue was identified in the
1992 Chelsea Area Transportation Study.
The Marketing Subcommittee's most immediate need is to review
and update the fact sheets of the Monticello brochure. The
original fact sheets are being photocopied for use.
The BRE Subcommittee needs to assess the BRE Spring Breakfast,
Groundbreaking Reception, and Fundraiser Banquet and
thereafter establish dates, places, and potential formats.
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• FEBRUARY 17, 1994
The yearly BRE-Visit Schedule was reviewed. Members were
assigned their identified industrial choice from last month's
signup sheet and monthly reporting was determined at random.
In response to "Haw an industry might feel about sharing
information with IDC members?" Mr. Tapper said, "In order to
run faster than his competition, Genereux has an open
organizational approach and is not reluctant to discuss
financial matters." IDC members were reminded that the intent
of the visit was two--fold: To learn of a company's successes
and concerns, and secondly, to boost of the IDC's successes
and objectives and the City's strengths.
6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW FOLLOW-THROUGH OF THE IDC LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES.
Koropchak noted the enclosed authorized letters supporting the
Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Plan and temporary dry-cask
storage at NSP's Prairie Island. Also enclosed were responses
from various Legislators.
Shelley Johnson informed IDC members of a letter received from
Red Wing's retired Supt. of Schoals requesting Monticello's
. support and participation in a Citizens Alliance for Reliable
Energy (C.A.R.E.) Rally scheduled for March 3, 2:00 p.m.,
Capitol Rotunda. Specific request for the Mayor's
participation, the distribution of fliers, and circulation of
a petition for signatures supporting temporary dry-cask
storage.
7. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW THE EDA 1993 YEAR-END FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
Koropchak summarized the enclosed financial statements by
stating sources of funds available for GMEF use beginn~ling
1994 are UDAG cash balance, $71,170.80; SCERG cash balance,
$33,346.77; GMEF cash balance, $70,504.21; and approved Liquor
Fund Appropriation, $100,000. All GMEF, UDAG, SCERG, and TIF
Loan paybacks are current.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
Koropchak reported if no comments are received at the Office
of the Public Utilities Commission by February 24, polling for
EAS will be next. The IDC, as petition sponsor, may wish to
determine a strategy to educate the community on the palling
process. Because of the importance of voting, Dan Smith
suggested a committee of Steve Johnson and other citizens
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FEBRUARY 17, 1994
organize to develop efforts to support voting as well as
efforts against possible opposition.
Members were reminded of the Chamber Eggs and Issues
Breakfast, tomorrow, 7:30 a.m. with Rep. Mark Olson.
Jeff O'Neill presented a rezoning request for the Kjellberg
property from PZM and R1 to a mix of BC, B4, B3, and PZM and
a conceptional zoning request for the Kline Property to multi
and single-family housing. The Planning Commission will hold
a public hearing March 3, 7:00 p.m., zoning request by Tony
Emmerich. The rezoning request for the 40 acres to the east
of Highway 25 is for industrial and a potential regional mall.
Additionally, the potential to develop the Kline property as
residential could encourage completion or further development
of School Blvd. School Blvd was identified in the Chelsea
Area Transportation Study and can be funded in part by State
Aid. IDC members questioned if this was a flip-flop of a
previous plan, the need to preserve the Kline property for
industrial use, the compatibility of I-2 and R Zones, and the
need for immediate approval of the rezoning request on March
3. The IDC referred the rezoning issue to the Infrastructure
Subcommittee.
• 9. PRESENTATION.
Ran Svedjan, Anoka-Hennepin Technical School, stated the
Anoka-Hennepin and Alexandria Technical School Partnership
Plans are scheduled for completion in July/August. Plans
include the development of a flex-lab computer base and class
offerings, setting up a three-month trial period at the
location of the NSP Training Center, and hiring an outreach
person to identify customized training needs. Mr. Svedjan
disbursed educational brochures outlining programs available
at the technical school. The IDC referred the Partnership's
request for endorsement to the Education Subcommittee.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Ollie Karapchak, IDC Executive Director
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4. Consideration of Prospect Updates:
. a} Polycast Mfg. Inc. - TIF Plan adopted by City Council on
March 14. Groundbreaking Reception upon project finance
and real estate closing.
b) Steinwall, Inc. - Maureen Steinwall viewed the exterior
of the Charlie Pheffer building and stopped by to obtain
his phone number. Cash flow prohibits the construction
of the 52,000 sq ft facility; yet, the need for space is
critical. Leasing the space would fill a temporary,
intermediate need.
c) Advanced Food Sciences, Inc. - See enclosed letter. It
is my understanding that Becker is No. 2 on their li:~t.
d) Fluidyne, Inc. - President Frame will again assess the
potential of relocation/expansion in the summer of 1994.
The technical service firm would like to lease 10,000 sq
ft. Quality 7-8 high-tech jobs.
e) Quality Welding - decision in 60 days, interested in Lot
7, Thomas Park Addition.
BRE Reports:
c) Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc, - All parties met March
11 and reviewed the closing documents financing the
Horizontal Machine Center, $450,000. As per enclosed,
please note planned moving date of March 28.
d) Custom Canopy, Inc. - See enclosed letter.
• e) SMA Elevator, Inc. - Expansion of 4,320 sq ft to the
westerly existing facility. City Council approved
conditional use permit allowing open and outdoor storage,
parking lat, and drive aisle. The outdoor storage will
be screened with a 6 foot fence along Thomas Park Drive
and Chelsea Road then due north to the property line.
f} Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc. - Expansion of a second-floor
8,200 sq ft meeting/office space and employee break room
and a 4,200 sq ft kitchen production area. City Council
approved a conditional use permit allowing open and
outdoor storage, parking lot, and drive aisle. Tree
plantings will serve as screening.
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ADVANCED FOOD SCIENCES, INC.
February 25, 1994
Ms. Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
City of Monticello
25d E. I3roadway
P.O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN 55362-9245:
Dear Ollie:
Thank you for taking the time to respond to our proposal for a food processing facility in your
community. Advanced Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) received 126 proposals, visited with
community. leaders and viewed 76 sites in various communities. Our team was impressed by
• the quality of life and resources available in these communities.
Although your community was not selected to be included on our short list, I do want to let you
know we aze continuing to grow and may be back to talk with you again about locating in your
azea. I sincerely believe that your community has many of the qualities that would make an
excellent home for today's high technology food industry.
I would like to keep the information we gathered on your community and evaluate it for future
opportunities. If you prefer to have this information returned, please let me know.
Thank you for your time and efforts on this project and best of luck to you in future endeavors.
Sin rely,
Peter Lytle
General Manager
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Effective Monday, March 28, 1994,
Standard Iron will be moving its corporate office to:
207 Dundas Road
Monticello, MN 55362-8916
(612) 295-8700 Fax (612) 295-8701
Accounts Payable CheCkS should be mailed to:
Standard Iron
N W 8703
P.o. sox 1450
Minneapolis, MN 55485-8703
Thank you for your cooperation in making these changes,
March 8, 1994
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax: (612) 295-4404
Stephen P. Birkeland, Jr.
Custom Canopy, Inc.
219 Dundas Road
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Mr. Birkeland, Jr.:
On February 14, 1994, HRA Chairperson Al Larson, Building Official
Gary Anderson, and myself met with you, the Redeveloper, to assess
and determine completion of the minimum improvements constructed on
Lot 6, Block 2, Oakwood Industrial Park. Upon conclusive
determination of satisfaction, the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) is to furnish you, the Redeveloper, with a
Certificate of Completion per the Private Redevelopment Contract
dated April 12, 1993, between the HRA in and for the City of
Monticello and Stephen P. Birkeland, Jr. and Joan M. Birkeland.
During the February tour of Custom Canopy, Inc., the following
items were discussed and determined as unsatisfactory:
1. The semi-truck parked outside and to the rear of the 6-foot
screen-fence is a violation of the City Ordinance and must be
moved and parked within the screen-fenced area. (No outdoor
storage or parking is allowed outside an approved screen-
fenced area).
2. The supplied van-accessibility sign must be erected to the
outside handicap signage pole to comply with the American
Disability Act.
3. The lack of exposed address numbers to the outside front of a
building is a violation of the City Ordinance and must be
erected.
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MONTICELLO
. Mr. Birkeland, Jr.
March 8, 1994
4. The non screen-fenced area leading west from the northwesterly
corner of the facility then north to the point of the existing
screen-fence is a violation of the screening requirement set
by the Planning Commission and City Council. Afree-standing
paint building may be constructed and the screen-fence
extended or trees planted to meet the screening requirement,
or the existing screen-fence extended or trees planted to meet
the screening requirement.
5. The lack of a southerly screen-fenced gate along Fallon Avenue
is a violation of the screening requirement set by the
Planning Commission and City Council and must be installed.
6. With the snow cover, assessing the completion and germination
of the lawn seed was difficult to determine; however, the City
has monies in escrow for landscaping.
Additionally, the group informed you, the Redeveloper, that City
Zoning and Ordinances are written to protect both you and your
neighbor's property and property values.
. At the March 2 meeting, the above-listed violations were reviewed
and discussed by HRA members. The annually-appointed members
determine the use of TIF and must be accountable to taxpayers for
its use. HRA members were disappointed that the Redeveloper has
made no attempt to complete Items 1 through 3 since the February 14
meeting and requested the Redeveloper take immediate action to
comply with the City Ordinance.
Since the Redeveloper received inconsistent interpretations of the
City Ordinance as to the number of curb cuts allowed per 125 feet
of street frontage, the HRA members approved a completion date of
July 1, 1994, for Items 4 and 5. If the Redeveloper has not
completed Items 4 and 5 or is in violation of the City Ordinances
on July 1, 1994, the HRA will not issue the Certificate of
Completion. If the Certificate of Completion is not issued, the
Redeveloper defaults on the obligations and conditions of the
Private Redevelopment Contract, Article III, Page 7, Tax Increment
Assistance; therefore, the Redeveloper will not receive the annual
TIF assistance payment of $7,426.59 which equates to a total of
$59,412.72 over eight years.
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Mr. Birkeland, Jr.
March 8, 1994
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at
(612) 295-2711.
Sincerely,
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
Ollie Koropchak
Executive Director
cc: Pat Dwyer, Bank of Elk River
Al Larson, HRA Chairperson
Jeff O'Neill, Zoning Administrator
Gary Anderson, Building Official
TIF District No. 1-15 File /
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CHAMBER-IDC LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 16, 1994
Steve Johnson, Joel Abraham, Daug Nevinski,
Cyndie Johnson, and Koropchak.
The Chamber-Legislative Subcommittee recommended adoption of
the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Plan. Supports "wait and
see" approach on Health Care, the Waste Wise Program,
temporary dry-cask storage at NSP Prairier Island, truth in
taxation, and government supplied funding with mandates placed
on school, city, and county governments.
Representative Mark Olson toured Bondhus Corporation, Aroplax
Corporation, and Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc. following the Chamber
Eggs and Issues Breakfast on February 18. Joel Abraham,
Remmele Engineering; McVay; and Koropchak accompanied Rep.
Olson.
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REPORT
February 22, Cyndie Johnson, Bill Enders, and Koropchak
• attended the Minnesota Chamber Legislative Reception at the
Radisson South.
February 28, local governmental members and the Chamber met
with Red Wing officials to discuss plans for the rally at the
Capitol, March 3.
March 3, Mayor Maus, Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, Cyndie
Johnson, Doug Nevinski, Bob Grabski, Koropchak, and others
arrived at the Capitol for a 11:30 a.m. news conference.
Thereafter, individuals visited various Senators and
Representatives. One bus of approximately 50 Monticello
citizens attended the C.A.R.E. Rally at 2:00 p.m.
March 9, Steve Johnson, Doug Nevinski, Bob Grabski, and
Koropchak attended "Business Day at the Capitol" sponsored by
the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
March 11, Steve Johnson was scheduled to testify before the
Senate Environment and Natural Resource Committee, supporting
temporary dry-cask storage at NSP Praixte Island.
GENE MERRIAM
Senator 49th District
Room 122, State Capitol
SY. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: 296-4154
10457 Avocet Street
Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433
February 14, 1994
Mr. John McVay, Chairperson
Industrial Development Committee
in and for the City of Monticello
250 East Broadway
Post Office Box 1147
Monticello, MN 55362-9245
Senate
State of Minnesota
Dear Mr. McVay:
Thank you for your letter supporting legislation authorizing the dry cask storage of spent
nuclear fuel at NSP's Prairie Island Plant.
I will keep your comments in mind.
Again, thank you for writing.
Very truly
GENE MERI
State Senator
~ COMMITTEES: • Chairman, Finance Environment & Natural Resources Crime Prevention Rules
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ne~y~reePa~~. Legislative Audit Commission • Legislative Commission on Employee Relations • Legislative Commission on
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Mark Oison
State Representative
District 19A
Sherburne and Wright Counties
Minnesota
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Februaarryy 15, 1994
COMiiA1TTEES: COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND GAMBLING;
HOUSING; STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCE; TOURISM
Ollie Koropchak, Director
Economic Development
City of Monticello
P.O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN 55362-9245
Dear Ollie:
Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns regarding the worker's compensation
reform proposal. I believe that you likely know that I have in the past supported, and do
support workers' compensation reform. I realize the need to allow our state to be more
competitive with not just other states but all around the world. I welcome your input and
find it an encouragement to reinforce my position and efforts to reform our workers'
compensation system.
I'd like to highlight a concern that has been presented to me regarding the Wisconsin
proposal. First of all, I must emphasize that I have not yet seen these concerns documented
but would like to make them known so that we might further gain an accurate assessment
of this Wisconsin proposal. It is my understanding that there are attorneys who feel a
concern about the Wisconsin proposal being implemented here in the state of Minnesota.
The concerns are based upon how the Wisconsin proposal might stand up in a court of law
when faced with our existing Minnesota case law, which has been built on previous
Minnesota law. It has been expressed to me that the Minnesota case law, combined with
the Wisconsin workers' compensation plan could through court challenges create a scenario
that's worse than what we have already. I am presenting this concern in hopes that we do
not make any more mistakes with "reform legislation" as we can no longer afford it.
I want to emphasize to you that you do have my support. I presently have one proposal of
my own, which addresses the concern of employers actually having incentive to not hire
previously injured workers.
Thank you again for your input as it does bring the empathy needed for good, responsive
public policy.
Since ly,
ark Olson
State Representative
17085 142nd Street, Biq Lake Minnesota 55309 (612) 263-3500
State Office Building, St Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296237
House Fax (612) 296-1563 TDD (612) 296-9896
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To: Ollie Koropchak
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POLiT'ICAL PlCN7 BREWING ON TAX BILL
Grnremor Catlsan and QFL iegistative leaders Socked hems this week over whether to cartform Minnesota's tax laws to the
new #ederal tax l~tw. QFL leaders urge conformity -- Governor Carlson said "Ito.' Conformity to federal tax laws would
mean keeping a simpler state tax form. However, cor:{ormity ertso would mean a $48 mili'ron tax increase --senior citizens
would be hardest hit. The word at the capitol is that OFLers may create an omnibus tax bil! that includes federal
cari;otrnfty which rrray farce the Governor to veto the hill. Stay tuned!
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The latest news on jobs issues and action at the Minnesota State Legislature.
March 11, f994
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
This issue is heating up. A vets was delayed until Tuesday, March 15 in the Serrate .lobs. Energy and Community
Devebpm>artt Committee, on Sen. Duane Benson's bill which woukf adopt Wisconsin's worlaers' compensation system for
Minnesota and thereby substantially reduce costs. Word around the capitol is that clue bill dose riot have a chance of
passage. lrrsiders say that Son. John Hettinger is wa!rking with the Workers' Compensation Coalition an a legiststive
package that wil( revive some of iha important provisions in the Benson bill. l=or more information ort Workers
Compensation reform, cattthe Workers' Compensation Coalition at 1-800-788-3ie8.
HEALTir'1 CARE
Controversy is stirring in the Sonata Heakh Care Committee. Sen. Linda (3vrglin shelved the Minnesota D®partrnant of
Health's final draft proposal an implementation of health care reforms and introduced her own bill. On Thursday, Mardi
• 1 Q, tempers flared when two ke}r republican authors withdrew their support #or the bill saying amendments offered by Sen.
Berglirt cater to special interests. According to Capitol watchers, Berglin`s amendments seriously jeopardize passage of
the bift_ t:arlier in the week, Sill Blazer testified before the committee on behalf of the Health Policy Coalitiart which is
made up of 30 business trade groups itteluding the Minnesota Chamber of Commeroa. 8lazar autllnad the busiress
community's objections to the Berglin t7ii1. i"oiiawing are Blazer's key points:
• lVfmnesota businesses are commitiad to health care reform.
• Reforms made in 1997 and 1892 era being implemented and are working.
• Before passing additional legislartian, Minnesota should determine the impact of legislation passed in 1993. Market
driven reforms may ®fiminate the need far much of the regulafion in the Bergtin bill.
• The purpose of re#orm is to "Improve the quality of health care and make ff affordable for ~ Minnesotans. Several
provisions in the Serglin bitt may add cost, reduce competition and reduce access to affordable care.
f=ar more specific information on the Bergtin Hilt, calf the Coalition of Minnesota Susiness+as at 6121334-3114 and ask for a
copy of 8ii18tazar`s testimony before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
f3U51NESS bAY AT CAPITOL _ Huc~r Success gs Lawmakers Hasr Co»aems
Nearly 404 Minnesota empbyees and business people descended Wednssday, March 9 on St. Pout far the Day at the
Capitol sponsored by the Minnesota Chamber of Commetr-e and several other business groups. Governor Carlson met
with the group and reiterated his pledge to reform Mnnesota's workers' compensation system and also reaf~rrmed his't7o
tax increases" pledge. Governor Carlson urged ttse audience to talk to their legislators about these issues. After Wresting
with the governor, irtdNiduals had the opportunity to talk to legislative leadership aS well as their own legislators about
issues impacting jabs in Minnesota.
EASTER BREAK - A Cha»oo to Mast Legislators a» Your Tort
MSny legislators return home to their districts during the Eas#er break (April 1.4j. Cast your legislator now to set up an
appointment while heJshe is track in the district to discuss issues important to you. We wirt keep you posted on the status
of key issues.
• KEY PATES TO FtEMEM6ER
March Z6 drat t:ommittee Deadline ~ bills must ba passed out 4f their policy committee of origin.
Marsh St $QOend f~.vnmitliao paadline _ hdis passed out of otu+ Wouso must Paso OtJt of committee in tt19 oth9r House,
Aprti ! - 4 Lagi~lat+va Easter BraeK
April S Third Committee Deadl'ma -Omnibus Appropriation Baia must be out or pol;ry eanmittoos
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ECON0IVIIC DEVELOPIVI~IVT UPDATE
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1-800-657-3838 Volume 1, No. 4
This Week in Review: reaya a mnewspr:n , asap ,
Workers Compensation Legislation - plasticoontaiaers,paperbaardpsckaging
The Senate Jobs, Bnergy and * 4196 of Small Businegaes State imposed (excluding corrugated paperboard
Community Development committee costs of daiag business is attributed to packaging). It directs the Office of
Chaired by Senator Steve Novak (DFL) their Workers' Co:zrpeasation premium. Waste Management to determine and
has been holding hearings this weak at reoommond minimum standards, study
the Capitol an workers compensation. * 1992 $1.02 billion paid for workers and monitor progress. The current
The hearings have focused on B.F. 1777 oompexaaatioxa coverage. version of the bill is milder then in
authored by Senator Duane Benson (IR) - 44°x6 went to pay benefits to injured thane previouoly uitroduoed and the
which would adopt the Wisconsin worker. current goals included in the legislation
Workers Compensation program - 269~b was used for rzxedioal ovate. are advisory only and not enforceable.
including administrative rules and - 2496 was used to pay legal foes.
judicial interpretation. The Cam~aittee - 29'6 was for used for rehabilitation.
ie now scheduled to vote on the
legislation on Tuesday, March 1 S, 1994 "' Thm Wisconsin plan would save
during its loam-12pm hearing in RM employers 3296 over ourront costs.
107 State Capitol.
•Whv Choose the Wisconsin Workers'
Compensation System?
* The Wisconsin workers'
oampeaeatioa system is a relatively
low-cost system that reflects the
average workers' compensation costs
cf our neighboring states.
* The Wieconeiux systexp, is less
complicated and involves leas
litigation.
'" Workora' oomponaation medical
coats are lower in Wisconsin.
* The wisoonsin system seems to
work.
This bill wou1~PT4P4lt4~ 9~t11-b¢
* No annual COLA adjustment
supplementary benefits.
* Maximum weekly benefit 1009k of
Statewide Average Weekly Wage
* Temporary partial benefits up to the
and of healing period (generally ens
year or less)
* Fermanent total benefits or
impairment award but not both.
* Leas litigation due to more
roasonablo benefit atruature, simpler
law, lower attorney fees, and periodic
payments of permanency awards rather
than lump sum payments.
* Workers' Comp Rate/$100 of payroll
MN WI
Printing $7.35 $3.23
Irlaattaa Mrg. $lo,s9 54.6s
House Carpentry $28.48 513.18
Trucking $24.38 $13.18
Clerical $0.45 $0.32
*Average Benefits 1992: MN ranked 10th
highest-4795 above national average; La,-
19th; WI-31st; BD-43rd; ND-48th.
*Net Insurance Costa 1992: MN ranked
11th highest, 214~a above national average.
w><-2ath; I~-31st; sD-37~.
Jobs Committee Members.
Steve Novak, ph#: 296.4334
Janet Johnson, 296-3419
Bllen Anderson: 296.3337
Kevin Chandler: 296-9307
Florian Chmielewki: 296.4182
Steve Di11e: 296-4131
Dennis llraderioksen: 2516-813!3
Doug Johnson: 296-8881
Randy Ksily: 296-5283
Carl Kroening: 296-4342
Arlene Lesowski: 296-4123
Jim Matzen: 296-4370
Linda Runbeok: 296.1233
Packsgiag BiU:
H.F. 1682 sets goals for minimum
percentages of goat ocnsumer content
Cojpp~g II~ Next Week:
Tues. March l~i, Senate Taxes and Tax
Laws Subcommittee on Property Tax,
will hear S.F. 2173 Hettinger, Adding
redevelopment districts to the types of
TIF districts exempt from state aid
reductions (1~II~I Stat. 273.1399, Subd.
1). DTLD $ttdget overview in House
ED committee 3/17, 8:00 3005.
Session Dasdlines~
Mstrh 15th: First-committee deadline.
For continued consideration, a bill moat
clear all policy committees in its house
of origin by this date.
Marsh 31 at Second committee deadline.
For continued oonaideratioa, a bull must
clear all palioy committees in the other
legislative body by Spm an this date.
April 8th: Third committee deadline.
For continued consideration in the
house, all bills with a fiscal impact sad
omnibus appropriation bills must clear
their policy committee.
]VLty 23rd: Mandated date to adjoYtrn.
Senate:
General Information • 612-296-0304
Sanats Committee Hotline: 296-8088
House of Rap:sssentstives:
Cle:aeral Iafotxnation, - 612-296.2146
House Committee Hotline: 296-8611
To get oopios of House Bills:Z96-2314
To stake a dYexge of addresspkone or fine
esrber plsoeo coeteiet Ogee Qodelro+d, DTEb
~eu Coordleetar of tfl7-]97-IIdB or
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IDC - BRE SUBCOMMITTEE
• Wednesday, March 2, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
City Hall
PRESENT: John McVay (Acting Chairperson), Bill Tapper, Dr. Glen
Nemec, Steve Lemme, Steve Birkeland, Jr., and Koropchak.
1. BRE Breakfast - Purpose: An opportunity for industries
and IDC members to network in an
informal, fun setting.
Thursday, April 21, 1994, 7:30 a.m.,
Riverwood Metro Business Resort.
BRE Program - 7:30 - 8:00 a.m., Reception
8:00 a.m., Breakfast Buffet, seating
assigned to encourage mixing and
networking.
8:30 a.m., self-introduction with
personal or business news twist.
David Sharpe, PUC, EAS Polling.
2. Groundbreaking Reception -
Purpose: A welcome to the
community of Monticello.
Schedule at 11:30 a.m. over
lunch hour, more convenient for
invites to attend. (Not to
confuse with an Open House, a
reception hosted by a
business).
Polycast Mfg. (to be
announced).
3. 1994 IDC Banquet - Purpose: IDC Fundraiser and recognition
of industries.
Tuesday, October 25, 1994, Monte Club.
Speakers: Ideas?
4. Business Tours - Purposes: Industry, commercial, and retail
business networking.
John McVay, Director.
Quarterly tours of Monticello businesses,
beginning April with Remmele Engineering.
Industrial Presidents Club - Purpose: Industrial business
leaders networking; an exchange
of product, management, or
other industrial business
information.
•
5. Others:
1. Need to develop a Community Business
Directory.
2. Next meeting, Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 a.m.
Detail BRE objectives and purposes.
IDC Banquet Speaker.
• 1993 IDC - BRE PROGRAM ORIENTATION
OBJECTIVE: BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION: TO BRIDGE THE
GAP BETWEEN THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES AND
THE COMMUNITY THEREBY ENHANCING LOCAL BUSINESS
EXPANSION AND ENCOURAGING JOB CREATION.
A. TO ENCOURAGE THE EXCHANGE OF GOODWILL AND
PROMOTION.
B. TO SEE FIRST-HAND THE USEFUL AND QUALITY PRODUCTS
BEING PRODUCED IN MONTICELLO.
C. TO CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BELONGING.
D. TO INCREASE THE IDC'S AWARENESS OF THE INDUSTRIAL
BUSINESS' OPERATION AND NEEDS.
E. TO INCREASE THE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS' AWARENESS OF
THE IDC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
F. TO INCREASE IDC MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT WITHIN OUR
ORGANIZATION.
TASKS:
A. CALL, VISIT, OR TOUR YOUR ASSIGNED BUSINESS DURING
1993. (Maybe coffee or lunch, reimbursed by the
IDC.)
B. INVITE AND/OR ACCOMPANY YOUR ASSIGNED BUSINESS
REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO THE BRE BREAKFAST (APRIL 22)
AND ENCOURAGE THEM/YOU TO SHARE SOMETHING ABOUT
THEIR BUSINESS.
C. PROMOTE YOUR ASSIGNED BUSINESS AND ENCOURAGE YOUR
ASSIGNED BUSINESS TO PROMOTE MONTICELLO AS A
LOCATION FOR INDUSTIRAL EXPANSION.
D. INVITE YOUR ASSIGNED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO
ATTEND THE IDC BANQUET (OCTOBER) AND TO PARTICIPATE
IN BUSINESS EXPO '93 (NOVEMBER 21).
E. ENCOURAGE YOUR ASSIGNED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE TO
INQUIRE OF THE LOCAL FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
(REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCE)
AVAILABLE FOR THEIR EXPANSION BY CALLING OLLIE AT
295-2?11.
F. REPORT ANY FINDINGS OR INFORMATION AS THE RESULT OF
YOUR NETWORKING AT THE IDC_MONTHLY MEETINGS.
•
IDC - INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE
Thursday, February 24, 1994
PRESENT: Chairperson Dennis Taylor, Arve Grimsmo, Ken Maus, Brad
Barger, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, and Ollie Koropchak.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. The industrial design load recommendation for the Monticello
Waste Water Treatment Study was to consider the existing wet-
industries and for the addition of new wet-industries.
B. The recommendation was to support the zoning request for
Kjellberg property to the west of County Road 117 as presented
and to support the conceptional zoning request of the Klein
property to the south of the I-2 Zoning based on the
following:
1. Property owners in the I-2 Zoning are notified of the
Planning Commission Public Hearing of March 3 in writing.
2. Screening inclusive of fence, berm, and tree plantings
are constructed and maintained at the expense of the
developer of the Klein property to the immediate south of
the I-2 zone.
3. The City governmenf'al units take an active aggressive
approach to research and assist in the development of the
Hoglund Property (I-1) therebye ensuring marketable I-1
land.
4. The City governmental units take an active aggressive
approach to rezone the B-3 property to I-2 (west of
County Road 117 [Oakwood Drive] and to the east of Cedar
Road, and north of Dundas Road to an approximate line
south of the Silver Fox) therebye allowing for a
concentrated area of industrial zoned lands and ensuring
the availability of I-2 land.
C. Planning Commission will review the City Zoning or Ordinance
as it pertains to the definition of pole barns and if
allowable within the City.
D. The Subcommittee tabled the discussion to consider the Chelsea
Traffic Study as it relates to the safety issues at the
intersection of Chelsea and Oakwood Drive.
The IDC will review the Infrastructure Subcommittee's
recommendations on March 17, 1994.
•
Economic Development Partnership
• of Wri ht Coun}~' Inc. 10 NW 2nd Street
g `7 ~ BuNa/o, Minnesota 55313-1193
A non-profit private/public partnership Phone: (612) 682-7362
MEMBERSHIP DUES
DUE BY MARCH 31ST, 1994
PLEASE MAKE PAYABLE TO "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP"
REMIT TO: NEIL McMILLIN, TREASURER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
P.O. BOX 330, MAPLE LAKE, MN 55358
ENTITY
WRIGHT COUNTY
DUES
In-Kind, Salaries, Mailings
MUNICIPALITIES- Under 1000 $ 100.00 plus 10 cents per capita 5,~~
1000 - 2500 $ 500.00 ,l d
2500 - 5000 $ 500.00 plus 10 cents per capita
over 5000 $ 1000.00 plus 10 cents per capita ~ S~lc,S o,
TOWNSHIPS $ 100.00 plus 10 cents per capita ~ ~~~ c~db,a-o
• UTILITY COMPANIES $ 1000.00 plus 10 cents per in-place ser~;;o`~ g ~
BANKS & LENDING INSTI TUTIONS $ 250.00 (Deposits up to $25 Million}
$ 500.00 (Deposits of $25 M to $50 Million)
$ 750.00 (Deposits of $50 M to $75 Million)
$ 1000.00 (Deposits ove r $75 Million)
HONORARY MEMBER $ 25.00
(Non-Voting - receives mailings only}
ASSOCIATE $ 50.00
(Includes non-business, non-profit, schools and civic organizations)
BUSINESS- 1 to 4 Employees $ 75.00
5 to 10 Employees $ 100.00
11 to 20 Employees $ 150.00
21 or More $ 200.00
* Number of employees includes active owners and management and pertains to
regular employees (over 20 hours per week}, Part-time employees of 20
hours or less to be counted as 1/2 employee.
Please find your category and pay accordingly. If you have any questions
concerning your dues, they may be directed to Neil McMillin, Treasurer, at
• 963-3131.
If you have already paid your dues, please disregard.
THANK YOU
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