IDC Minutes 10-21-1993MIPIUTES
• MUNTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 21, 1993 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Criairpersor~ John McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin
Doty, Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Lowell Srhrupp,
Ken Maus, Tom Lindquist, Steven Lemme, Merrlyr.
Seefeldt, and Dr. Glen Nemec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Shelley Johnson, Don Smith, Arve Grimsmo, Jay
Morrell, Harvey Kendall, Dennis Taylor, Dave
Peterson, Linda Mielke, Cyndie Johnson, and
Mary Micke.
STAFF PRESENT: Ullie Koropchak
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller and .Jeff O'Neill.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson McVay called the IDC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19 AND SEPTEMBER 16, 1993
IDC MINUTES.
• Ron Hoglund made a motion to approve the August 19 and
September 16, 1993 IDC minutes. Seconded by Tom Lindquist and
with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as
written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported balances at Marquette Bank -
Monticello of $4,704.27 and at Metropolitan Federal of
$1,245.27 for a total IDC balance of $5,949.54. Lowell
Schrupp made a motion to accept the October IDC financial
report as given. Steven Lemme seconded the motion and vaith no
corrections or additions, the report was accepted and filed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
a) Pampered Pets Cuisine - The subdivision was approved by
the City Council and the property is currently being
surveyed. Building plans have not been received by the
Building Official. Koropchak reported local public
dollars are not being utilized for this project.
b) Polycast, Inc. - The building design plans are prepared
and complete, the company purchased two new pieces of
equipment, and Mr. Schulz is addressing a letter to
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Koropchak. This Annandale company plans to construct a
16,800 sq ft metal facility and maintain; create a total
of 20 jobs.
c) Fluidyne, Inc. - 7-8,000 sq ft Ieaseable space.
d) Weinhold Company - 5,000 sq ft Ieaseable space.
e) Ran Farm - 4-5,000 sq ft Ieaseable space.
Koropchak reported contacting a couple of contractors for
potential build/lease options. The contractors will
contact the parties directly. Ken Maus suggested
contacting Gus LaFromboise as he once was interested in
such a lease concept. Availability of the Clow Stamping
building was briefly discussed. Koropchak noted,
"Although the building is not fully ~.ztilized, Rick is not
interested in rental options."
f) Steinwall, Inc. - Koropchak and Maureen Steinwall were
bath surprised upon meeting at church on Sunday. Maureen
re-affirms plans to move from Fridley in December 1994
and is mast interested in the Highvaay 10 and I-94
corridor. Land costs will be a driving force in the site
selection.
g) Food processor - This contact from NSP is for a state-of--
the art food processing facility. The three-phase plan
is Phase I , 8-10, 000 sq ft ; Phase II 32-40, 000 sq ft ; and
Phase TII, 64-80,000 sq ft. The $8 million capital
investment would employ 250-300 full time personnel.
Three :shifts operating 24 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Request of 10 acres and listed water/sevaer capacity
requirements. Having verified the utility requirements
with the Public Works Director, Koropchak responded to
this lead. The site selection will largely depend on
available community incentives.
h) Berns, Inc. - This fast-growing Spring Park food
processor produces salad dressings and marinated
vegetables for the Byerly Stares. Needs are for a 25,000
sq ft facility, employment of 25-30 at ari average wage of
$7.50. A clean b~~.siness with no fats or oils. Time-
frame September 94. Lead came from Mary Micke. Mr. Mike
Berns was very 2T1thUSlaSt1C about Monticello.
i) Federal Foam Products, Inc. - This company initially was
looking for an existing 85,000 sq ft facility with 4-6
loading docks, 20-25 ft side-walls, and a 6-inch Haar
base. The north Minneapolis company which produces
plastic foam products has said its current occupied
facility and maintains a lease option through .J~.rne 1994.
Number of jabs is 100. Average wages between $6.50 and
$8.25. The company anticipated a greater percentage of
its personnel transferring to their Wisconsin plant
expansion of a year ago. This lead from the Dept of TED.
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It was suggested to contact Jerry Scrioen, Rusty Demeules,
ar the State for an actual acco~znt of retained employment
upon a site relocation to Monticello or within the state.
k) MK & Lompany - This Ca7.ifornia medical transcription
company visited Monticello in August. Koropchak received
a letter of inquiry as to the quality of drinking water:
the effects of the nuclear power as it relates to the
water table and drawbacks such as safety concerns.
i) Hoffman Engineering, Inc. - This lead from Bret Weiss,
OSM, is looking to move out-of-state. The company
produces electrical and electonic enclosures. Unable to
reach a company official, IDC members suggested
contacting harry Meuhlbauer or Jack Reeve, farmer company
co-owner and employee, respectively.
BRE UPDATES:
a) Standard Iron and Wire Works, Inc. - Footings are
currently being paizred. The State and CMIF applications
for equipment financing will be submitted this week.
b} H-Window Company - Steven Lemme reported 6,000 yards of
fill was needed to improve the site prior to actual
expansion construction. Removal of the east wall is
scheduled for tomorrow with roofing to begin Monday.
c) Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc. - Enclosed with the agenda was a
• copy of a letter from Burlingtors Northern recommending
the Gity not grant the Fifth Street right-of-way request
to Sunny Fresh. Koropchak reported per Jeff O'Neill that
the City still maintains the right-to-decide; how*ever,
Sunny Fresh has indefinitely put the parking lot project
on--hold but plans to proceed with building expansion.
d) Custom Canopy - Chairperson McVay informed members as to
the noticeable amount of debris being stored outside and
actual outside p.raduction occurring on triis site. When
McVay, Kendall, and Koropchak visited the previous
Albertville facility, they were informed that al_1
materials would be stored inside. Only trucks wa~zld be
parked outside. This was repeated to the City's site
review committee. At the November Planning Commission
meeting, the company is requesting a curb-cut variance.
Mr_Vay asked for comments and direction from IDC members.
Koropchak reported as per the Private Redevelopment
Contract, the project shall be completed by December 31,
199° and that all state and local laws and regulations
must be in-compliance daring the life of the TIF District
cr trie company stands to lose $7, 500-8, 50C) annually. Trze
IDC recommended an early bite-the-bullet approach and
supported city staff efforts to control the outside
storage. Chairperson McVay will address a letter to thz
Planning Commission stating IDC concerns that i.f Custom
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Canopy is allowed to continue violating the City`s
screening ordinance this may redi.zce the aesthetic
appearance of the industrial park; therebye, hampering
future marketing efforts and increasing the likelihood of
a decrease of the surrounding property investments.
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(.ONSIll,~'~RATIOIV TO FINALIZE BANQtJET PLANS AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF
TICIiETS SOLD .
Koropchak received an accountability of tickets sold by IDC
members. McVay will serve as Master of Ceremony and program
speakers will be Ken Maus, Don Smith, Dr. Bensen, and
Koropchak. Ind~zstries who wish to display products are
encouraged to do so. Members noted last year's comment as to
the poor food service, Koropchak will inform the Monte Clizb.
CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT UPDATES:
a} Dungannon/Monticello Rotary Connection - Koropchak
distributed Don Smith's note to IDC members and the
Economic Development Objectives.
b) Anoka-Hennepin/Alexandria Technical Colleges - Tom
Lindquist informed IDC members of his connection with
Frank Starke, President of the Alexandria Technical
College. The technical colleges are interested in rental
space to be used as a small business trading center or
lab. Unable to meet with the four college
representatives, Koropchak met with the individ~zals and
arranged a tour of the NSP Training Center. The group
was very impressed with the facility as well as NSP's
receptiveness to the idea.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Members were reminded of the Chamber meeting today. Program
is election of officers, and information and updates of the
Monticello Community Arena and Monticello School District
Referendum.
As a member of an NSP Committee whose objective is to develop
Economic Development Rights, McVay asked for input from the
committee. Would commercial/industrial businesses rather see
the availability of low interest up-front loans or a reduction
in electrical rates as potential incentives for expanding or
relocation? Steve Lemme responded that low interest izp-front
loans are more useful to companies when expanding or
relocating.
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8 . ADJc~TJKNMENT .
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
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Ollie Koropchak, IDC Executive Director
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