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IDC Agenda 12-17-1998)~~ AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, December 17, 1998 - 7:00 A.M. City Hall MEMBERS: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Secretary Tom Ollig, Shelley Johnson, Don Smith, Ken Maus, Kevin Doty, Bill Tapper, Bob Mosford, and Bob Grabinski. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Bill Fair STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Ollie Koropchak. GUEST: Mayor-elect Roger Belsaas John Chadwick, The Chadwick Group, Inc. 1. Call to Order. 2. Consideration to approve the October 15 and November 19, 1998 IDC minutes. 3. Consideration of activity reports: a) Mayor's report -Mayor Fair b) Prospect report -Ollie c) Marketing report -Ollie 4. Consideration to review summarized IDC goals and objectives to determine whether they need further defining or to accept as summarized. 5. Consideration to review Monticello IDC OrganizationaUMembership Guidelines and membership list. 6. Consideration to hear a presentation by John Chadwick relating to development of the southwest corridor and request for endorsement. (15-minute presentation) 7. Other business. 8. Adjournment. . MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, October 15, 1998 - 7:00 a.m. City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Don Smith, Ken Maus, Kevin Doty, Bill Tapper, and Bob Gabinski. MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Secretary Tom Ollig, Shelley Johnson, and Bob Mosford. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Fair. STAFF PRESENT: Fred Patch and Ollie Koropchak. Call to order. Chair Van Allen called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. 2. Consideration to approve the September 17 1998 IDC minutes With no submittal of the September minutes, no action was required. Consideration of activity reports . Mayor Fair informed members the city was preparing it's 1999 budget and felt the industrial reserve funds should be used as an incentive for the Monticello Commerce Center property. Additionally, he referred to the upcoming elections and liquor referendum on the ballot. The referendum is for six addition licenses with some reserved for downtown area. Mayor Fair and IDC Chair Van Allen attended an OAA meeting relating to the southwest concept. Residents had concerns and voiced opposition to the proposed industrial zoning to the east of Silver Springs Golf Course and north of West County Road 39 and suggested industrial zoning nearer Highway 25. Others noted concerns of noise and safety associated with the mining and grinding operation proposed by Chadwick Group to the south of West County Road 39. The was continued to the January OAA meeting. Members discussed distribution of the brochure and suggested mailing one brochure to local industrial and Chamber businesses with an attached cover letter noting the Economic Development Office as the central distribution area. Other suggestions were medium sized accounting firms, bus tour list, and industrial developers and contractors. . IDC MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1998 4. Consideration of an assessment of banquet tickets sold to date Members were reminded of the upcoming October 27 banquet and need to circulate the tickets. Consideration to review for discussion goals and obiections submitted by IDC members Chair Van Allen distributed a summary of the comments he received from individual members for establishing 1999 IDC Goals and Objectives and a tax capacity comparison. He requested members to review the summary prior to the next meeting to see if the comments/ideas were correctly classified? Secondly, if any of the comments/ideas should be moved between classifications? And lastly, if a common or centralized theme begins to emerge? Koropchak to contact the County for 1998 Property Tax Analysis by Use. 6. Consideration to discuss available and future industrial lands In lieu of time, the discussion on available and future industrial lands was deferred. A suggestion was made that perhaps in the future this might best be served by a subcommittee. 7. Consideration of discussion for an ordinance amendment providing off-street loadin be erths to prohibit berths from facing a public street • Building Official Patch stated the Planning Commission requested the IDC review an ordinance amendment providing off-street loading berths, to prohibit berths from facing a public street. Fred noted the ordinance is somewhat vague and that front loading berths present an aesthetic and safety concern. An example is the recent Blue Chip Development along Dundas Road. Being the parcel is long and narrow, the building was designed with the loading berth at the front facing Dundas Road. A side or rear loading berth is ideal; however, this increases project costs with addition hard surfacing and curbing. With a lack of quorum for a recommendation, the item was tabled until the November meeting. Patch responded this was acceptable to the Planning Commission. Other Business. None. 9. Adjournment. The IDC meeting adjourned. Ollie Koropchak, Recorder • 2 • PROSPECT UPDATE -DECEMBER 1998 Food Ingredient Manufacturer - 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft block or precast, USDA, 3A, and Kosher approved, 18' to 20' ceilings. 20 jobs first year - 50 jobs by end of second year. $12 to $15 per hour plus benefits depending on experience. 50 miles of metro area. Lead from DTED. Responded December 2. Stand alone building suitable for a charter school. 15,000 to 50,000 sq ft. Submitted to Tom St. Hilaire as potential for existing St. Henry's. Building products business that supplies the construction industry. 50,000 sq ft concrete block building and 12,000 sq ft pole barn. 3-4 acres, outside storage. 15 to 20 jobs in two years. $10 per hour warehouse and trucking. New Jersey company. From DTED. Second response December 1. Road paving and road construction equipment company. After two referral from local individuals and unsuccessful reaching by phone, I mailed a cover letter and brochure to three company officers. I did receive a phone message from the Chief Financial Officer stating it was premature for the company to look for locations, likelihood of need for additional facility, company must evaluate needs first. Jeff Jensen in charge of needs assessment. This on November 25. Commercial cabintry and casework -This St. Cloud business called the City and two representatives visited Monticello on November 6. Currently in three building at three difference sites. Looking to relocate and expand for construction of a 100,000 sq ft building for production, warehousing, and office. Five loading docks, dirt collector, 1 garage door, 18 ft. ceiling. 5 acres. 45 jobs currently, plan to add another 20. $12-$15 with expertise, $9-$10 starting. Looking at Becker. Plans were to visit company in St. Cloud. Follow-up November 13, 20, and 25. The company added a new investor, starring after Thanksgiving, 20% ownership, responsible for research of new site location or stay in St. Cloud. Distributor of utility products - 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft. Referral from Steve Schoen, Aroplax. Looking at Midwest Graphics building. No production. Currently 12-13 full-time jobs at $10- $12 per hour without benefits. Service area 14 states. Currently located in Plymouth. • ~b Marketing Update -December 1998 November Chamber members, all local industries, and all local commissioners. DTED, NSP, Minngasco, Wright County Economic Partnership, Tom St. Hilaire. Chamber and MCP Offices. December Tru Therm Aluminum and Kleer-Flo Company previous contacts. SGS Tool Company, Munroe, OH; Robb Jack Corporation, Lincoln, CA; and Rosan Fastners Corporation, Richmond Hill, NY. These were suggested manufacturers from Remmele Engineering. New prospects. 15 manufacturers of SIC 34 Fabicated Metals and northwest zip code area. Future Bus tour,. CMIF, accountants. Manufacturers. Suppliers and contact vendors. • • `?~ C, • MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Monticello City Hall Council Chambers. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson and Executive Director. II. b'ective: As written and adopted by the Annual Monticello Economic Development Work Plan. III. Committee Size: While there is no set or definite size established, it is generally understood that the committee will not exceed 16-18 members. IV. Make-up the Committee: Committee members must either work or reside in the community of greater Monticello. Individuals who are involved in an occupation or profession that provides services to the community of Monticello but is not headquartered within the community may also serve as members of the committee. Standing Committee Members: President of the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce. Mayor of the City of Monticello. Non-voting. City Staff Members: Non-voting. Administrator of the City of Monticello. Assistant Administrator of the City of Monticello. Economic Development Director of the City of Monticello. Chief Building Official of the City of Monticello. V. fficer : The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary shall be elected annually at the January meeting. Length of office term shall not exceed three consecutive years. Minutes of each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary. Committee correspondence are the responsibility of the Economic Development Director. VI. Len~h of Membership Term: Members shall serve for three year terms on a three year rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year. Individuals wishing to continue serving on the committee many so indicate prior to the expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the Industrial Development Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation. VII. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive Director. The Industrial Development Committee must confirm all new members by a majority vote. • IDC ORGANIZATIONAL/MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES. PAGE 2 VIII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each member is expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings in any given year. A year is defined as beginning on the 1st of January and ending the 31th of December. c: -, TERM December 1998 December 1999 December 2000 Standing Member NON-VOTING MEMBER City Liaison • STAFF Executive Director Support Staff IDC MEMBERSHIP 1998 oun I - Prosnectins/business retention Kevin Doty Don Smith Bill Tapper Mayor Bill Fair Bob Mosford Bob Grabkinski • MEMBERS Tom Lindquist, Vice Chair Don Smith Tom Ollig, Secretary Ken Maus Bob Mosford Bill Tapper Kevin Doty Sheldon Johnson Dick Van Allen, Chair Chamber President -Bob Grabinski Mayor -Bill Fair Ollie Koropchak Rick Wolfsteller Jeff O'Neill Fred Patch GROUPS Group II - Lobbvin Dick Van Allen Shelly Johnson Tom Lindquist Ken Maus Tom Ollig MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1999 MEMBERSHIP • Kevin Doty Kenneth Maus Sheldon Johnson IDC Chair Donald Smith Tom Lindquist ill Tapper Dick VanAllen Tom Ollig IDC Vice-Chair Marianna Khauv Chamber Chair Bob Mosford • President, 1st Minnesota Bank 106 E. 4th St., PO Box 960 271-7200 Monticello, MN 55362 Owner, Maus Foods 508 Pine St. 295-2634 Monticello, MN 55362 295-5623 (fax) Retired Superintendent, 1 16 Hillcrest Road School Dist. #882 Monticello, MN 55362 295-5196 Editor/Publisher, PO Box 548 Monticello Times Monticello, MN 55362 295-3131 295-3080 (fax) Vice President, 407 Pine Street 1st National Bank Monticello, MN 55362 271-2714 295-3773 (fax) Owner, Genereux Fine 212 Chelsea Rd. Wood Products, Inc. Monticello, MN 55362 295-4242 Bondhus Corporation 1349 Hart Blvd. 271-1168 PO Box 660 295-4440 (fax) Monticello, MN 55362 TDS Telecom 316 Pine Street 295-2974 PO Box 298 Monticello, MN 55362 Owner, 1114 Cedar Street Silver Fox Best Western Monticello, MN 55362 295-4000 Mosford, Barthel & Co. 305 Cedar Street PLC CPA Suite 201 295-4800 Monticello, MN 55362 OFFICE\KAREN\IDC. LIS: 2/22/99 ay as_ ~ 1r4 • wir s~ a'~ i~lf',~,'t, ~<~~. ~4, : ,s• „~N u:[s•k i,• • `l W d ~ F" m ~ ~, 0 M LL7 d ~ N Y l0 n •~• J N t~/J N H ~ K C M O m m C N _H ~ C ~ ~ r V ~ d Y v V ~ J _~ m 'r~~ ~-- • ~7 -. ~' • ~ "~. ~: ,,. n i w~ f ~`.,, ,`y , ~ , , - ~ ~ ~~ .~ ~•- ~i .~ ,~,~ •- .~, 3 ~ i ~ ~ O d. .r... •y ~~ O rt~-• y T ~ '~' _ ~ . ~ ~ L O J G~ •- = m •~ ~ ~~ ~+ „~_ .;r~