IDC Agenda 09-19-1996AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, September 19,1996 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS: Chairperson Bill Tapper, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Secretary Tom Ollig, Shelly
Johnson, Jay Morrell, Don Smith, Ken Maus, Kevin Doty, Merrlyn Seefeldt, Dick
Van Allen, Tom Perrault, and Bill Endres.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
GUEST: Ron Hoglund
1. CALL TO ORDER.
FULL COMMITTEE
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20 AND JULY 18, 1996 IDC
1VIINUTES.
3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IDC AND THE CHAMBER.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLANS AND TICKET DISTRIBUTION FOR THE
CHAIVIBER/IDC FUNDRAISER BANQUET.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A STORM SEWER CHARGE AND POLICY UPDATE.
6. OTHER.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
8. NEXT FULL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 21, 1996.
7:45 AM GROUP MEETINGS
Group I - Prospect/marketing C'rrouQ II - BRE/lobbying
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 18,1996 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Bill Tapper, Vice Chairperson Tom Lindquist, Shelly
Johnson, Don Smith, Jay Morrell, Ken Maus, Kevin Doty, Dick
Van Allen, Tom Perrault, and Bill Endres.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Secretary Tom Ollig and Merrlyn Seefeldt.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Jeff O'Neill.
GUEST: Ron Hoglund.
CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Tapper called the IDC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20 1996 IDC MINUTES.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS:
a) Ron Hoglund -Annual IDC commitment of $2,000 to City -Past Treasurer
Hoglund reported a monthly balance of $4,031.21 at First Bank and a balance of
$10,109.42 at Marquette Bank for a total monthly balance of $14,140.63. Tom
Lindquist made a motion to accept the IDC financial report as given. Tom
Perrault seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the financial
report was accepted and filed.
Hoglund reported on his conversation with City Administrator Wolfsteller relating
to discontinuation of the IDC's annual $2,000 contribution to the City for
salary/benefits of the Economic Development Director. Hoglund reported the
Administrator had no problems with the IDC discontinuatiog the annual
contribution to the City, with the Economic Development Director continuing to
provide staff support to the IDC, nor with the IDC donating the remaining balance
of $9,640.63 to the Chamber of Commerce. $14,140.63 less $4,500 (retirement
of debt commitment) equals $9,640.63.
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JULY 18, 1996
b) Bill Endres -Chamber acceptance of IDC dollars and hosting the BRE Breakfast
and Fundraiser Banquet -Chamber President Endres reported the Chamber Board
had no problem with setting up a separate fund for industrial purposes and had no
opposition to hosting the gratis breakfast or fundraiser banquet. The question of
whether IDC members must bedue-paying Chamber members was not addressed
by the Chamber Board. The Chamber was willing to sponsor the IDC activities
concluded Endres.
The IDC appoints their own members. Tapper saw the IDC as an autonomous
group. Ken Maus made a motion for Hoglund, Endres, Tapper, and Koropchak to
draft an organizational restructure agreement to be approved by both the IDC and
the Chamber outlining the new structure, funds, and activities of the IDC. A copy
to be given to the City of Monticello. Tom Perrault seconded the motion. Tapper
summarized the points as follows: One, the IDC shall remain an independent
organization, not affiliated with the Chamber. Second, upon retirement of the
$4,500 IDC debt to the City, the remaining IDC balance shall be transferred to the
Chamber. Next, the Chamber assumes the activities and events formerly
sponsored by the IDC. Fourth, the Chamber accepts the funds and costs
associated with the activities and events. Lastly, the IDC may request funds for
special activities. The motion passed unanimously.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLANS FOR FUNDRAISER BANQUET.
The banquet date of Tuesday, October 29, 1996, was verified with Shelly Johnson and
confirmed with the Monte Club. IDC members suggested two options for the banquet
program or guest speaker. The speaker to be entertaining and professional. Shelly
Johnson and Kevin Doty to contact Kirby Puckett's agent. If Kirby is unavailable, the
second option is for Jay Morrell to contact Jim Smith, a motivational speaker, who
previously was utilized by Jay. All agreed to proceed with distribution of banquet tickets
to IDC members at the September meeting.
5. OTHER
Tapper reported to IDC members that a number of businesses from the industrial park
held a meeting and noted Pipeline Supply Company and Wiha's frustration with the City
on their recent construction. Following their construction experience, Pipeline stated they
would not recommend Monticello as a place for industrial development. It appears the
City's attitude is to regulate development rather than to facilitate development.
Tapper continued by outlining his personal frustration with the City relating to the
approval process for his 18,000 sq ft building expansion and site plans. He requested a
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IDC MINUTES
JULY 18, 1996
building permit on Apri124. Time lapsed with. the resolution of the need to install. an
elevator or ramp to a mezzanine of 3,000 sq ft+ for compliance with State Accessibility
Act; however, this was resolved. The City Engineer reviewed the site plans making
necessary corrections and minor suggestions. The minor suggestions may appear to some
as moneymaker items continued Tapper. Tapper received the comments one month after
the City had received the comments from the engineer. Although the amount of the
storm sewer charge had been approved by Council, Tapper was not informed of $5,000
per acre fee until the end of May. After a meeting between businesses and the City
Administration and City Engineer, suggestions were given by businesses to enhance a
quick turn around. Still no storm sewer payment policy is in place. Assist Administrator
informed Tapper that after review of some technical issues maybe his building permit
could be issued July 5. The permit was issued on July 10. In the meantime, Tapper has
made two payments on his EDA loan of which he can not access and continues to rent
space from Mr. Morrell. With the review process of well over two months and the
surprised add-on and delay costs, the company's expansion costs increased several
thousands of dollars over what was anticipated.
Van Allen expressed that Bondhus is looking at plans to expand; however, they have the
ability to expand elsewhere. IDC members asked "What can the IDC do`?" Members
• agreed it appears that the City Hall has a problem. Maus questioned if the council and city
administration was aware of the high frustration level of developers. It was suggested that
IDC Subcommittee Group II meet with City Administrator and Mayor to create an
awareness of the public's perception. Under the direction. of Van Allen, Group II agreed
to meet Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 a.m., at City Hall to plan an agenda for a meeting with
the Administrator and Mayor.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeti~sdjourned by a consensus of its members.
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Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT dated as of , 1996 is between
the Monticello Industrial Development Committee (the "IDC"), and the Monticello Area Chamber
of Commerce, a Minnesota nonprofit organization (the "CoC").
In consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
The IDC shall remain an independent organization with the right to appoint its own
committee members. IDC members shall not be required to be due-paying members of the
CoC or any other organization.
2. The IDC shall have no funds or fund-raising activities.
3. The IDC shall donate the July 18, 1996 fund balance of approximately $9,640 to the CoC.
4. The CoC shall agree to host the annual gratis BRE Breakfast and the former IDC Fundraiser
Banquet in cooperation with the IDC. The expenses are the sole responsibility of the CoC
and the proceeds are the sole benefit of the CoC.
5. The IDC shall have the right to request funds from the CoC for special industrial development
activities. However, the CoC shall have no obligation to honor those requests.
6. The CoC shall account for the IDC funds independently of other CoC funds and shall
voluntarily submit an accounting of the funds to the IDC annually.
Adopted by the Monticello Industrial Development Committee and the Monticello Area Chamber
of Commerce, and in witness whereof, the IDC and CoC have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above-mentioned.
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MONTICELLO AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By
Its Chairperson
By
Its Vice-Chairperson
cc: City Hall
By
Its President
By
Its Vice-President
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Monticello Chamber of Commerce /Economic Dev pme ~
250 East Broadway ,°. Trair>~g & DevefoArrrent Y
Monticello,. MN 55362-9245 '~ o
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FROM: '~ .-
Dennrs Smith 3nr
RE: Banquet Speech/Chamber Training Sessions. -
Below are the details of the presentations that we discussed:
Day/Date: ~ Banquet Keynote-on Tuesday, October 29,1996.
. Chamber-Training Sessions on morning of Thursdsay,
November 7th, 1996. j
Location: Keynote ~rVl.~..K~ C:, ~ ~ ~ ~
Chamber Training Sessions S ~ ~ v~,Y-
Times. TBA
Title: Keynote on October 29th.- g on}
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Seminars on November 7th t at h ~. ~3 a -~ ~ ' ,o 0
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Fee The fee of $1000 includes travel expenses. Monticello ~ -
Chamber may duplicate handouts from masters
' provided by Dennis. Smith to eliminate materials costs.
Terms: ~ $250.00 deposit remitted with contract.
$500.00 on October 29th.
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. - : >: ~ . _ , , _ : : $250:00 on November 7th.
AV Needs: Slide projector.
' If, the'above is satisfactory, please sign and return a copy: of this memo and it can-
serve as our contractual agreement. I am looking forward to working with you and
.appreciate the .opportunity to do so. Let me know if you wish additional
information.
APPROVED BY: ~ -
o ticello Chamber Commerce conomi evelopment
's Smith Training & D elopment
PO Box 1611 • St Cloud, MN 56302 • (612/320) 259-4020
• INDUSTRIAL PROSPECTS
September 1996
Welsch Companies -Process company of large linens. 30,000 to 50,000 sq ft. Estimated 30 full-
time jobs. Minimum 2-3 acres. (Check back week of October 7)
Wooden kitchen and vanity cabinets - 100,000 sq ft pre-fab building, 150 jobs. Starting wage
$7.25, average $9.10 without benefits. 10-20 acres.
Manufacturer of circuit boards -consideration of purchasing an existing 6,000-7,000 sq ft
building. 12-14 jobs. $8.00-9.00 per hour. Water needs: 10,000 gallons per day, no chmeical
waste.
BRE PROSPECTS
Lake Tool, Inc. - 8,000 sq ft building, offer on two city lots. Doing competitive shopping.
FayMar - 14,000 sq ft expansion.
Genereux Fine Wood Products - 18,000 sq ft expansion (underway)
Bondhus Corporation - 9,900 sq ft per floor (two floors).
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