IDC Minutes 01-20-2000• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 20, 2000 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall - 505 Walnut Street, Academy Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shelly Johnson, Don Smith, Tom Lindquist, Bill Tapper,
Mike Benedetto, and Dan Carlson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Tom Ollig, Kevin Doty, Dick Van Allen, Bob Mosford,
Don Roberts, and Roger Oberg.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
GUESTS: John Chadwick and Jim Bowers, Chadwick Group, Inc.
Steven Schottler, Wispark Corporation
Call to Order.
Chair Johnson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
• 2. Consideration to approve the December 16, 1999 IDC minutes.
Tom Lindquist made a motion to approve the December 16, 1999 IDC minutes as written.
Seconded by Bill Tapper and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved
as written.
3. Consideration of an update on the progress to activelypursue acquisition of land for
future industrial development.
Chadwick/Bowers Presentation:
John Chadwick gave a brief history relative to the purchase of the 180 acres. He
proceeded by submitting a preliminary design concept (land distribution) for the total 180
acres noting the 58 acres retained for mining and the remaining 120 acres for right-of--way,
wetland, and proposed lots. The concept included Chelsea Road West extending westerly
from 90`~ St through the said parcel to County Road 39 West. Secondly, the developer
submitted a list of key points for development of the 180 acres noting with Chelsea Road
West projected as a 2000 project this would provide direct access to the property
controlled by the city.
Jim Bowers addressed the mining operation, the business that spurred the investment in
the property. He estimated there is about 3 million tons of gravel material on the 58 acres
and the key is to find users. They estimate mining 300,000 tons per year for completion
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of mining in about 10 years. The property is bound on the north by some homes, the west
by the YMCA, and the south by agriculture. Long range land use plans for this area could
include the relocation of industrial users such as a ready-mix plant. The mining pit would
be about 15 feet lower than homes and shield by a berm. The mining plan includes a
restoration plan. He noted transportation is key for mining and aggregate operations and
estimated the market area to be a 15-mile radius. He estimates 11.5 tons of aggregate is
necessary for construction of 180 new homes. He noted the swap must include access to
the mining area crossing 90`'' Street as the mining operation is restricted for use of 90`''
Street by the Township and County Road 39 by the MOAA making construction of West
Chelsea Road important. Roadway materials would be recycled; however, recycling plans
do not include above-ground stock-piling as along I-94 in Rogers. Chair Johnson
thanked Chadwick and Bowers for their time.
4. Consideration to discuss Chadwick/Bowers presentation for IDC recommendation to the
City Council if IDC deems appropriate or table any action.
Comments by IDC members and staff: Recycling increases traffic, hold recycling permit
until pit floor established, require visual barrier, land swap negotiations still on-going,
Chadwick proposed 2:1 swap 120 acres for 60 acres (Chadwick pays assessments on 60
acres) maybe additiona120 acres, 10-year purchase agreement for 58 acres at land cost,
when swap completed marketing of Remmele property would start immediately,
Chadwick is a doer, City continue negotiations, Chadwick needs City or locked in by
township/county, add in 20 acres for total of 140 acres to keep County Road 39 neighbors
satisfied, either party can petition for annexation, the annexed area must have services
within three years.
Consensus of the IDC: The City to move forward pursuing acquisition of land for future
industrial development. Tapper, Smith, and Koropchak went on tour of the
Chadwick/Goeman site.
Consideration of updates:
a) Mayor Belsaas -Noted the City received word from the State as to the award of
the $500,000 grant to the City for the Twin City Die Castings project.
Gold Nugget parcel to be on Council agenda in order to bring to head. If yes,
interested in purchase for development as industrial land; then Council should
recommend a purchase price and amend City Comprehensive Land Use Plan by 4/5
vote. If no, not interested in purchase for development as industrial land; land is
preserved. Gold Nugget parcel can be developed quicker than Chadwick/Goeman
parcel.
b) Prospect and BRE -See Attachment A.
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6. Consideration to elect IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretarv for 2000.
7. Consideration to review the IDC 1999 Action Statement and Organizational and
Membership Guidelines for potential amending
Don Smith made a motion to table Items 6 and 7 to the February meeting. Bill Tapper
seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
8. Other Business.
None.
9. Adjournment.
Tom Lindquist made a motion to adjourn the IDC meeting. The meeting adjourned at
8:45 a.m.
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