IDC Agenda 10-15-1992
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AGEN A
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 1 , 1992 - 7:00 AM
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MEMBERS:
Chairperson Shelley John
Treasurer Ron Hoglund, L
Morrell, Harvey Kendall,
Maus, .John McVay, Dave
Seefeldt, Steve Lemme,
Candy Benoit, and Mary
STAFF:
on, Vice Chairperson Don Smith,
well Schrupp, Arve Grimsmo, Jay
ennis Taylor, Linda Mielke, Ken
Peterson, Kevin Doty, Merrlyn
om Lindquist, Cyndie Johnson,
M'cke.
Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff 0 Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE EPTEMBER 21, 1992 IDC MINUTES.
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3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACC IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRIAL P UPDATE:
a) Steinwall, Inc.
b) Irish, Inc.
c) Concrete Production/Dist ibution/Retail Business
d) Q-A Thermal Processing
GROUNDBREAKING RECEPTION:
a) Suburban Machine & Manuf cturing, Inc.
5. CONSIDERATION OF BANQUET TICK T COUNT AND FINAL DETAILS.
6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW IDC A VERTISEMENT.
7. CONSIDERATION TO RECOGNIZE THE ONTICELLO ALL-STAR CITY AWARD.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
a) Letters
b) Chamber Candidate Debate, October 20, 1992, City Hall.
e) St. Cloud Area Economic evelopment Partnership.
d) Downtown Redevelopment Network.
e) Remmele Tour.
f) Sunney Fresh Foods, Building a Bridge for
Literacy.
g) Farm Credit Purchase Update.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL D"'VELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, September 7, 1992 ~ 7:00 AM
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Chairperson Selley Johnson, Treasurer Ron
Hoglund, Low 11 Schrupp, Harvey Kendall,
Dennis Taylor, Linda Mielke, John McVay, Kevin
Doty, Merrlyn ~eefeldt, Tom Lindquist, Cyndie
Johnson, Candy Mary Micke.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice presiden
Morrell, Ken
Lemme.
STAFF PRESENT:
Ollie Koropcha
Rick Wolfstell r and Jeff O'Neill.
STAFF ABSENT:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Smith, Arve Grimsmo, Jay
Dave Peterson, and Steve
Chairperson Johnson called th IDe meeting to order at 7:02 AM
and welcomed new IDC member Tom Lindquist.
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CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE UGUST 20 1992 IDC MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund made a motion to pprove the August 20, 1992 IDC
minutes, seconded by John M Vay. Wi th no corrections or
additions, the minutes were a proved as written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACOEPT THE IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported a Wright County State balance of
$490.17 and Securi ty Financial balance of $2,535.89 for a
total balance of $3,026.06. John McVay made a motion to
accept the financial report as given, seconded by Harvey
Kendall. Without further com ent, the treasurer's report was
accepted and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRIAL ~ROSPECT UPDATE:
a) Q-A Thermal Processing, Inc. - Koropchak reported via
BDS, Inc. that the two c mpany principals were unable to
obtain the exclusive hea ~treating license as the initial
licenseholders reached i an agreement retaining the
license. Revised plans! call for the start-up company
include leasing a 7,500q ft facility (18 ft sidewalls
and one loading dock) with the utilization of an
al ternative metal treatii g process. Total project cost
of $500,000 with the . eed to raise $75,000-$100,000
equity.
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Perf-form Products, Inc. - This Big Lake company was one
of the bidders at the Fa Credit Auction. This company
which manufacturers oi filters for motorcycles is
looking at a r 93 proje t of 6,000-9.000 sq ft. The
company employs two full time and one part-time and also
expresses an interest i Elk River.
Cold Spring Granite Comp ny - Another auction bidder was
Steve Thompson who is in erested in constructing a 5,000
sq ft facility, 4,000 sq ft as shop area for customized
granite cutting and ma ufacturing and 1,000 sq ft as
office space. Six job. The company indicates all
manufacturing and gran'te cutting would take place
inside. John McVay in ormed staff to inquire if the
cutting process is by wire or saw cut. Initial
discussion with staff ce tered around BC Ordinances and
financial assistance options.
Lake Tool, Inc. - Koropch k indicated that she has talked
with Eric Bondhus. T e company has purchased the
previously known Heskin I s Electric building from Andy
Anderson. Plans are fo a winter/spring move as their
current Minneapolis facilty has not been placed on the
market. The brothers Er c, Carl, and Dennis will be the
original three employees
BRE PROJECT UPDATE:
a) Remmele Engineering, Inc - Koropchak reported that the
Remmele addition has been completed and it is anticipated
that the large piece of equipment from Japan will arrive
around the end of Septe ber. Remmele representatives
participated in a major how in Chicago and upon return
were host to 30 visiting apanese. The company will host
the Minnesota Associatio of Tool & Die Makers late this
fall. Mr. LaValle was receptive to the IDC visiting
their facility, an appro imate date of the first week in
November was set.
Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc.
Hurley, it was agreed up
scheduled communi ty eve
than tour the facili ty
Benoit, the fall ev
organizations such as th
INDUSTRIAL PROJECT UPDATE:
a) Aroplax Corporation - Construction financing is expected
to close next week wi th an anticipated groundbreaking
September 22 or 28. The DA and State Grant funding for
machinery and equipment ill close later.
Suburban Machine & Manufa turing, Inc. - The $50,000 CMIF
was approved September 1 by the Board at 7.5% interest
rate amortized over 15 ye rs with balloon payment in five
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Upon discussion wi th Ann
that the IDC participate in a
t "Li teracy Awareness" rather
independently. As per Candy
nt will involve community
Adult Basic Education, etc.
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years as compared to t e requested 6% interest rate
amortized over 20 years An adjusted 7% interest rate
with balloon payment in even years is being requested by
the applicant. The bank is awaiting an appraisal, Phase
I Study, and sworn co struction statement prior to
closing. The IDC agai discussed the need for Wright
County representation on the CMIF Board. At present, the
fourteen county board h s no opening; however, upon an
opening the IDC should onsider submitting a candidate.
Headquarters are in Lit Ie Falls, Minnesota.
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CONSIDERATION TO DISBURSE THE IDC FUNDRAISER BbNQUET TICKETS.
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Koropchak distributed ba quet tickets, individual contact
lists, and invitation 1 tters for use as so desired by
IDC members. The list re basically the same as in the
past with the exception each IDC member received their
designated BRE industr. Members are to encourage
industries to display th ir company brochures or products
at the banquet. An acc untability of ticket sales will
be done at the October meeting. Ray Schmidt and Bill
Seefeldt will give the local testimonies. The four
dinner choices remain t e same as last year with a cost
increase of $1.00 for he Chicken Breast and the cost
reduction of $.50 per erson for the hors d'quervres.
The reduction is due to a selection of cheese/crackers
and vegetable/dip trays only.
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CONSIDERATION TO RE UEST THE HRA T~ RENEW LETTER OF INTENT
WITH SHINGOBEE BUILDERS , IN'. REGARDING TIF BUILDING PRE-
PLANS.
Based on an acceptance of the
annual land purchase option,
members to request the HRA t
the TIF/Building Pre-Plans w
IDC felt the concept was go
and we have the potential to
advertisements.
Oakwood Partnership to renew the
it was the consensus of the IDC
. renew the Letter of Intent for
th Shingobee Builders, Inc. The
d, the pre-plans are completed,
arket the concept in the journal
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CONSIDERATION TO HEAR OF ECO OMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES.
a) Marketing Subcommittee, - Donations were received from
NSP, $2,500; Oakwood P rtnership, $500; and Shingobee
Builders, $500 for a to al of $5,000 with the IDC budget
amount of $1,500. ary Micke reported that the
subcommittee met with r presentatives from the Minnesota
Real Estate Journal and usiness Media. The subcommittee
recommends a six-month campaign featuring a one-fourth
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page/second color ad p blished 3 times in the Media
($1,200) and 6 times in t e Real Estate Journal ($3,800).
The IDC accepted the sub ommittee's recommendation with
the consenus to use he theme "Monticello, your kind
of place". Koropchak reported that Elk River does
receive prospect lead as the result of their journal
advertisement which has ran for a couple of years. In
addition, quarterly newsletter are mailed to
approximately 1,500 architects and builders. These
marketing tools are fund d through the EDA levy.
Star City Conference and wards - Koropchak passed around
a copy of the three-day onference agenda for September
23-25 and encouraged IDC members to attend the banquet.
Again, Koropchak remind d IDe members that Monticello
entered the All-Star Cit Award and video competition.
Farm Credit Auction - Th total 186 acres was purchased
by the highest bidder, Shawn Weinard of Elk River, for
$450,000 after two hours of individual, combination, and
whole tract bidding. K ropchak as well as other ci ty
staff have spoken wi th r. Charles Pfeffer, Jr., Real
Estate Agent, and Mr. ohn Gries, Attorney, for the
owner.
Downtown Redevelopment N twork - Koropchak reported she
attended the event held 'n Becker. The group of twenty
reviewed Becker's redeve opment plans as prepared by the
Governor I s Design Team, toured Becker, and presented
various al ternatives or communi ty concentration:
Historial, cuI tural, an commercial area, zoning and
safety issues. The grou may visit Hutchinson or White
Bear Lake next. The IDC welcomed the group to
Monticello.
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8. OTHER BUSINESS.
The Chamber meeting program his noon will be Shoplifting
Prevention with Sgt. Berlyn Birkholz, Wright County Sheriff's
Department.
On September 30, the Chamber w'll sponsor a seminar "Building
A Customer Focused Organization" wi th Bob Nassauer.
Registrations are being accep ed now.
The Chamber reported the cir us was well received and was
profitable. Cyndie Johnson m rketed the new Monticello logo
pins, a fundraiser for the Ch mber at $5.00 each.
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John McVay asked the committe for volunteers to assist with
the Mississippi River Cleanu , a community efforts involving
Monticello and Becker NSP, Ro ary, Chamber, Lions, and the NW
Bass Association. Date Saturday, September 26, meet at 8:00
AM in Ellison Park. Lunch se ved at noon.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:05 AM.
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Ollie Koropchak, IDC
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MONTICELW
October 8, 1992
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax: (612) 295-4404
Mr. John (Jack) Grundhofer
Chairman, President, and CEO
First Bank System, Inc.
First Bank Plaza
601 Second Avenue South
Suite 2900
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4302
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Dear Mr. Grundhofer:
The Monticello Industrial Develop ent Fundraiser Banquet is fast
approaching as the scheduled date is Tuesday, October 27. Again,
the committee is both proud and hon red of your acceptance as guest
speaker.
Enclosed you will find two gratis anquet tickets and a map of the
banquet location, the Monte Club. Social hours begins at 6: 30
p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. with thei program to follow.
If you have any questions, pleas don't hesitate to call me at
(612) 295--2711 or Metro 333-5739. Otherwise, I look forward to
meeting you and hearing your messa e on the 27th of October.
RespectfuLly,
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
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dU$trial Sites: 1.94 PrOnt.lgl; aod Access,
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4;ntion: 25 Minutes Northwest ofMerro Area,
bl 'ods "smali town" living with Inl;tropolitan
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· S nices: Si{e Location Assistance, Financial
P~I'kagil1g Options and Assistaoo." "Free"
Re idemial G::ubage Pkkup, and MOrt.
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Sf ong Communir>'.Edu(::ttioo Program.:;, Lively
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Su "h as the i'vlississippi Riv(.:[, Lake M;uia Slale Park.
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City of Monticello
Economic Development DirtCt()l"
250 E. Broadway, PO BOK 1147
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October 2, 1992
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax: (612) 295-4404
Mr. Dale Lungwitz
174 Jerry Liefert Drive
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Dale:
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Although, this note is slow i arriving, it sure was good
to see you out and about. Our thoughts and prayers were
with you and your family duri g surgery and now continue
through your recovery.
I will contact you about the I C Groundbreaking Reception
for Axoplax, and hope to see Y<:l11 at the IDC Banquet,
Tuesday, October 27.
A speedy recovery from your friends of the Monticello
Industrial Development Commi tee.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Directo
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October 2, 1992
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax:' (612) 295-4404
Brad and Mary Barger
105 Mississippi Drive
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Brad and Mary:
Congratulations, on the birt 1 of your Baby Boy. We hope
baby, Mom, and the rest of t e family are doing well.
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Wow! What a big year for th Bargers, a new baby and a
new company building and sit. We're delighted you chose
Monticello for the new home f your business. May both
baby and business continue to flourish with success.
Again, congratulations fr m your friends of the
Monticello Industrial Development Recruitment Team.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Direct r
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MONTICELLO
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax: (612) 295-4404
Mr. Scott Laugen, President
Wright County state Bank
PO Box 729
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Mr. Laugen:
October 5, 1992
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On behalf of the Monticello Indust ial Development Committee (IDC),
I extend a warm Monticello welcol e to you and your family.
Wright County state Bank and its staff have been an integral player
in Monticello economic developme t efforts, and I look forward to
continuing that established-coope ative relationship wi th Marquette
Bank Monticello. In the near fu-ure and as your time permits, I
would be most pleased to visi t wi th you about our industrial
development programs.
Again, welcome to Monticello and I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
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Kevin Doty, IDC Member
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