IDC Agenda 04-16-1992
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL EVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 16, 1992 ~ 7:00 AM
City all
MEMBERS:
Chairperson Shelley John on, Vice Chairperson Don Smith,
Treasurer Ron Hoglund, L well Schrupp, Arve Grimsmo, Jay
Morrell, Harvey Kendall, Dennis Taylor, Ken Maus, Linda
Mielke, John McVay, Dave Peterson, Tom Pogatchnik, Kevin
Doty, Merrlyn Seefeldt, Steve Lemme, Candy Benoit, Mary
Micke, and Cyndie Johnson.
STAFF:
Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff 'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME OF EW MEMBERS.
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Molding
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ARCH 19, 1992 IDC MINUTES.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACC IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPD
a) Aroplax Corporation
b) Long Lake Tool & Die, PI
c) Wisconsin Foam Products
d) Out-of-State Food Proces
e) Federal Foam Technology,
f) Hallmark Window Company
BRE UPDATE:
a) Remmele Engineering
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stic Injection
anufacturer
ing Company
Inc.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDATE BY DC MEMBERS REGARDING DESIGNATED
INDUSTRY BUSINESS VISIT OR CO TACT.
a) BRE Breakfast RSVP
6. CONSIDERATION TO FINALIZE BRE BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM.
a) Time and setup.
b) IDC count and guests.
c) Program Moderator: Chair erson Johnson
Recycling: John Simola
Land Use Map & Ordinance Jeff O'Neill
Taxes: Doug Gruber and en Maus
Metro Phone: Koropchak nd Rierson
IDC Tours: Open
Industry News: Open
Legislative Issues: Open
BRE Survey Result Questi Koropchak
7. CONSIDERATION OF FARM CREDIT' PLANS OF A LAND SALE AUCTION.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
a) Banquet speaker update.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 19 1992 - 7:00 AM
Monticello Public Library
Vice Chairperson Don Smith, Ron Hoglund, Jay
Morrell, Harv y Kendall, Dennis Taylor, Ken
Maus, Linda Mi lke, John McVay, Dave Peterson,
Kevin Doty, andy Benoi t, Mary Micke, and
Cyndie Johnson. ~~
Chairperson Selley Johnson, (Lowell sc~ (1.\ .\l.,,'~":l.
Arve Grimsmo, nd Tom Pogatchnik.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Jeff
STAFF ABSENT:
Rick Wolfstell
1. CALL TO ORDER.
d Ollie Koropchak.
In the absence of Chairperso Johnson, Vice Chairperson Don
Smith called the IDC meeting to order at 7:02 AM.
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CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE EBRUARY 20 1992 IDC MINUTES.
Mary Micke made a motion to a prove the February 20, 1992 IDC
minutes, the motion was seco ded by Kevin Doty, and with no
corrections or additions the m.nutes were approved as written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACC~ PT THE IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
Treasurer Ron Hoglund reported a Wright County State Bank
balance of $481.66 and a Secu ity Financial Banking & Savings
balance of $2,965.97 for a t tal balance of $3,447.63. Ken
Maus made a motion to accept t e financial report, seconded by
John McVay the report was fil d as given.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPD TE:
Wisconsin Foam Rubber Manufacturer Koropchak had
presented the company I s preliminary building plans to
Assessor Doug Gruber for stablishment of per square foot
costs. Thereafter BDS, I c. prepared a letter explaining
the two TIF financial op ions and a suggested financial
package which was mailed to Mr. Brad Roberts on March 12.
The Oakwood Industrial Park, Lauring Hillside, and
Hoglund properties were arketed as available sites for
construction of an all me al building with no contrasting
exterior finishing requi ements. The company continues
it IS si te location sear h in the areas of St. Cloud,
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Princeton, and Montieel o. Mr. Roberts has plans for a
Monticello visit in the very near future.
b) Food Processing Company - This contact is through Mr.
Terrell Towers at the n partment of Trade and Economic
Development and a South Carolina consulting firm. The
company desires 20 acres, would employ up to 200 ($5.50 -
$ 7 . 00 per hour wages), and would run a three shi f t
operation. The 60,000 sq ft facility would be for
process/packaging, war housing, freezer, shipping &
receiving, off ice/admin, and lunch and locker rooms.
Truck docks, trailer par ing and car parking spaces must
be present. Mr. Towers as no specifics to what type of
food processing compan this might be. The ini tial
industrial site analysis information request was
submitted on March 5th. Additional electrical, natural
gas, water, sewer, and p operty tax rates and approximate
land cost information w s requested of Monticello and
Maple Grove. This infor ation was mailed on March 18th.
The initial request was ubmitted to eight communities.
c)
Aroplax Corporation decision by this company
continues to be muddie by Brooklyn Park's financia.l
proposal, these are the ords of Mr. Jerry Schoen. The
question has been asked, hat does the Monticello package
need to meet the compe itive proposal? Monticello's
package consists of t 0 financia.l options and has
suggested a GMEF increas: from $30,000 to $55,000.
d) Long Lake Tool & Die, P Molding Injection - The
company reviewed the Mon icello financial proposal which
was a comparative mate to Buffalo's proposal. The
company indicated commi ment to Buffalo, however, the
option was presented if onticello could sweeten the pot
would they consider anot er look at us? The company will
respond to that question today.
e) Micro Tech - No propos I has been submi tted to this
company, as BDS nor Ko opchak has been able to make
contact with the camp ny. Koropchak has received
information on this fast growing company from BDS, Inc.
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Maid of Scandia - Koropc ak contacted Mr. Dahlquist as a
followup. The company acknowledged the need for a
flexible relocation ti e frame inorder to meet a
potential buyer's needs. Scandia has pursued a search
and found existing buil ings in the metro area in the
event they would need to relocate quickly. The company
has no active buyer at this time and still remains
interested in a builftage- uit faci.lity if the cards fall
into place.
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BRE UPDATE:
a) Remmele Engineering - K ropchak reported that Mr. Mike
Pudil, Vice President 0 General Management, announced
the expansion of the Mo ticello's facility by 10,000 sq
ft with an estimated increase of 10 employment.
Construction to be completed by September, 1992. The
original TIF District in luded Phase II and III building
expansions with the expe ted additional revenue budgeted
for the realigment of F lIon Avenue.
b) Postal Service Expansio - As a point of information
Koropchak informed the IDC of the HRA's resolution
(enclosed) supporting t e post office expansion at it's
current location or at a other downtown location because
of it's convenience to both residents and businesses.
Ken Maus added facility size is the issue as it relates
to land availability, fe sibility, or if it's too late in
the game plan. Ron Hogl nd noted the postal service has
changed its mail sartin process.
CONSIDERATION OF
USEKEEPING ITEMS:
a)
Set '92 Banquet Date and Explore Guest Speaker Options -
Koropchak reported tha she had spoke wi th Lynnette
Gagnelius at the Monte C ub regarding a Tuesday, October
27th IDC banquet date. The Monte Club encouraged the
Tuesday evening suggestion as Tuesday is somewhat a slow
business night. The will direct their business
customers to the origin 1 dining area therebye the IDC
will retain the main dining area as in the past.
Secondly, Mr. John (Jac ) Grundhofer, CEO of First Bank
Systems, Inc., was sugg sted as a potential IDC banquet
speaker. He is a cousi of Marn Flicker which would be
an excellent local conta t for us, Koropchak was asked to
follow through on this. Thirdly, it was suggested to
keep the three local te timonies on the program.
b)
Determine BRE Breakfast Location and Program -
Koropchak reported she first contacted Pam at Joyners
Lane as to the availability and interest to host the BRE
Breakfast. Pam respon ed that timing was poor as a
breakfast presented a co flict with the spring opening of
the golf course and declined the inquiry.
Next, Koropchak contacte Riverwood Conference Center for
availability and intere t. Breakfast costs ranged from
si t.-down plate wi th no beverages ($4.90) to a buffet
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inclusive of beverages ($5.95). Two hundred dollars was
budgeted for the BRE Breakfast. Don Smith's suggested
that it may be in our b st interest to acknowledge the
accessibility of Riverw ad and to develop a partnership
between Monticello busin sses, the IDC, and the Riverwood
Conference. The IDC agr ed and Riverwood was determined
as the site of the BRE reakfast on Thursday, April 23,
7:30 AM.
IDC members were encour ged to contact their designated
industry as the breakfa t would be an excellent lead-in
and Koropchak's letter could serve as a reinforced
invitation to the bre kfast. The next agenda will
include a IDC report of RE visits or contacts and could
serve as an excellent ti e for RSVP's, Don Smith shared
his experience as he telephoned Courtney Allen of Sunny
Fresh who indicated he as anticipating his call due to
the BRE informational Ie ter received. Don also informed
the IDC of Mr. Allen's Ian to retire in June.
The Chamber Board sugges ed Mr. David Olson, President of
the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, for the BRE program.
His message would be aba t current legislative issues.
The IDe appreciated the Chamber's suggestion; however,
agreed with Ken Maus that the BRE program should
encourage an exchange of local ideas between the IDC and
the industries. Sugg sted ten-minute topics were
recycling alternatives (example need to recycle
fluorescent bulbs), over iew of the BC/I-1 Land Use Map
and Ordinance, potential industrial tours, etc.
c)
Elect IDC Industrial epresentative(s) Koropchak
reported that the BRE survey results indicated five
individuals expressed an interest in IDC membership with
comment: Bill Tappe (concern of early morning
meetings), Ray Schmidt ( ossibly), Jerry Andrusko (maybe
in 6 months), Steve Lem e, and Merrlyn Seefeldt, Mary
Micke made a motion to e ect Merrlyn Seefeldt and Steve
Lemme to the IDC, th s to gain a balance of an
established existing ind strial business and a recently
recruited industrial business. Dennis Taylor seconded
the motion and wi th no further discussion the motion
passed unanimously.
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Tabled,
Earmark '92 IDe Industri 1 Tours -
Suggested for dscussion at BRE breakfast,
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6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW BU INESS CAMPUS LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AS ADOPT D BY CITY COUNCIL.
The IDe received a copy of he land use map and ordinance
amendment in November. In December, the IDC reviewed and
discussed the land use map i detail, however, time did not
allow for ordinance amendm nt discussion. Mr. O'Neill
apologied for the oversight a d acknowledged that Koropchak's
concern of the lot coverage equirement was worth review and
discussion, and that the plan errs suggestion of 30% may be a
little high. Koropchak is oncerned that the lot coverage
requirement: Not less than 3 % of a lot, parcel, or tract of
land shall remain as a gr ss plot including shrubbery,
plantings, or fencing and sha 1 be landscaped may be difficult
to market and turn businesses away. This means that of a five
acre parcel, 1.5 acres woul be required to meet the lot
coverage ordinance or in the case of the 20 acre request, 6
acres would be required to m et this ordinance.
John McVay informed the IDe t: at companies such as Pillsbury
and 3M are now constructing facili ties wi thin their green
space because of increased e uipment and maintenance costs
some of which are due to en ironmental regulations (use of
fertilizers). Some IDC membe s felt the wording of not less
than 30% presented an ordi ance which was too rigid and
suggests no room for negoti tion and at a first glance a
prospective business may n t give Monticello a second
consideration. Rewording of the or{linaUf1e was suggested.
Kevin Doty suggested to pro ate or ~e3f~~approach to the
percentage requirement as the and request becomes greater the
lot coverage percentage becom s smaller (Example: 5 acres 30%,
10 acres 20%, etc.).
The BC/ll Ordinance Amendments were prepared to address the
concerns raised by Remmele En ineering and Tapper's regarding
the aesthetic value of the in ustrial park and to complement
of school campus development. Ken Maus noted the ordinance
was developed to provide an a ditional option for industries
looking to locate in Monticell and in the future, the council
may find the higher standard ay be keeping industries away.
Koropchak noted that most of Monticello's inquires are from
metro industries looking to relocate outside the metro area
and want to avoid the metro traffic. They must justify their
relocation costs and search for communi ties which provide
economical rental costs, cons ruction costs, land costs, wage
costs, taxes, etc.; yet, look to maintain a quality company
image. Acquisition of additi nal property for the purpose of
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a lot coverage requirement nly increases unnecessary costs
for a company and doesn't ne essarily increase the aesthetic
value of the park.
Dennis Taylor questioned the ot width requirement as compared
to the setbacks.
The IDC made no recommendati n as the ordinance was recently
adopted and with no input f om the school in Mr. Johnson's
absence, it was suggested tha the land use map and ordinance
be reviewed at the BRE brea fast and to encourage existing
industrial business input. A a later date, the issue may be
put to a committee.
Ken Maus suggested that at a future meeting the IDC may want
to discuss al ternative uses for the Monticello Mall which
might encourage short erm occupancy with final
recommendations for Council onsideration. Jeff O'Neill is
aware of other community's all wing short term land uses which
prOVide periodical flexibilit for under-utilizied properties.
Don Smith further suggested t at the IDe may want to consider
their role in retail expansio .
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OTHER BUSINESS.
Enclosed wi th the agenda was a copy of the PUC letter as
prepared by Koropchak. Korop hak reported that if no further
extenion request were grante the Monticello 295 balloting
would occur in the third qua ter of 1992. If Bridge Water
requests the 295 and 878 cost studies be combined (not cost
effective for Bridge Water this would delay the 295
bal.loting.
Koropchak noted Star City r certification materials were
submitted to the State within the time frame, noted a letter
received from Mr. Towers reg rding an insurance company's
decision to locate in Iowa and noted a copy of MIDA
Newsletter which included a picture of Ann Hurley, Sunny
Fresh, at the MIDA Conference.
Chamber meeting today at noon, American Legion.
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8. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDe meeting adjourned at 8:45 AM.
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1992 PROPOSED IDC ASSIGN D INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS
SHELLEY JOHNSON
KEN MAUS \
HARVEY KENDALL \
0 RON HOGLUND \
LOWELL SCHRUPP \
JOHN MCVAY 1.
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JAY MORRELL \
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~ ANDY AND RSON, RAINBOW ENTERPRISES
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NI~RICK CLO , CLOW STAMPING
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\ STEVE LE ME, THE H-WINDOW COMPANY
'(GREG TO lAS, AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR
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\#COURTNEY ALLEN, SUNNY FRESH FOODS, INC.
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\ RAY SCHM DT, THE TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTU ING COMPANY, INC.
~WILLIAM A D BARB TAPPER, TAPPER'S INC.
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PRODUCTSI ESTLUND DISTRIBUTION
\ JOE LAVAL E, REMMELE ENGINEERING PLANT 20
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JAY MORRE L, M & P TRANSPORTS, INC.
nO"WAYNE HOG UND, HOGLUND BUS COMPANY, INC.
, GREG DAHL EIMER, DAHLHEIMER DISTRIBUTION
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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
William and Barbara Tapper
Tapper's, Inc. d.b.a. Genereux Fine ood
Products/Westlund Distribution
212 Chelsea Road
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tapper:
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DID YOU KNOW THAT USED FLUORESCENT
April 2, 1992
MUST NOW BE RECYCLED?
This is a sample of the program to to be provided at the Annual
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE Breakfast scheduled for Thursday,
April 23, 1992, at 7:30 A.M. This year's complimentary buffet breakfast
will be held at the Riverwood Confere ce Center located five miles east
of Monticello on East County Road 39.
If your designated Industrial Develop ent Committee (IDC) representative
has not contacted you, he/she will s on be doing so to assist you with
transportation or answer follow-up qu stions regarding the breakfast.
The breakfast objective is to allow time for industrial and community
leaders to exchange ideas, concerns, or to hear what's new within your
company. Another program topic to be overviewed is the newly adopted
Business Campus/Light Industrial land use map and ordinance. The IDC is
aware of your busy schedule; therefo e, the program will be kept short
and informative. You can plan to al ow approximately one and one-half
hours for the entire event.
Please RSVP with your designated IDC representative or call my office
(295-2711) by Friday, April 17. See you at the breakfast.
Sincerely,
. CITY OF MONTICELLO C\
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Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
cc: IDC Representative
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Nancy Cassano
Chair
James Herbst
Clerk
Edward Holloway
Treasurer
Jo Havel
Director
Russ VanDell
Director
Kathryn Figenshau
Di rector
ADMINISTRA TION
Michael Benedetto
Ass!. Supl./lnstruction
.95-5184
Richard Weiers
Business Manager
295-5184
Lyndon Sonju
High School Principal
295-2913
Robert Voecks
High School Principal
295-2913
Kermit Bensen
Middle School Principal
295-5183
Kay Douglass
Elementary Principal
295-5164
Bruce Novak
Elementary Principal
295-2934
WIlliam White
Activities Director
295-2913
Paul Zemke
Special Education Director
295-5185
tlane Gates
mmunity Education Dir.
95-2915
Candace Benoit
Ass!. Community Educ. Dir.
295-2915
INDEPENDENT SCHOOi DISTRICT NO. 882
Sheldon D. Johnson, Superintendent
Telephone (612 295-5184
Fax (612) 2 5-2330
P. O. 80 897
MONTICELLO, MIN ESOTA 55362
March 24, 1992
Mr. Steve Lemme
The H-Window Company
1324 E. Oakwood
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Steve:
On behalf of the Indu trial Development Committee of
Monticello, I would l'ke to take this opportunity to
extend a warm welcome to you as the newest member of
our commi ttee. For y ur information, the Industrial
Development Committee took unanimous action to invite
you to be a member of this important committee in our
community. We look forward to your service as
together we attemp to make the community of
Monticello as attract' ve as possible to new industry
and also to existi g industry.
Our Executive Director Ollie Koropchak, will send you
information prior to e ch monthly meeting held by the
Industrial Development Committee. Our next meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 1992, at 7: 00 a.m.
at Ci ty Hall, so all e will be sending to ;.'Oll all
information pertaining to agenda items that we will be
addressing a day or tw prior to that meeting.
We do hope that you will be able to accept our
invitation to serve on this committee and we also hope
to see you at our fir t meeting on April 16. If you
have any questions you may feel free to call Ollie or.
me at your convenience
On behalf of the memb rship of the committee, thanks
for your interest in serving your community in this
manner.
~J
S. D. Johnson
Superintendent/IDC Cha r
~ Ollie Koropchak
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BOARD OF EDUCA nON
Nancy Cassano
Chair
James Herbst
Clerk
Edward Holloway
Treasurer
Jo Havel
Director
Russ VanDell
Director
Kathryn Figenshau
Director
ADMINISTRATION
Michael Benedetto
Asst. Supt./lnstruction
.295-5184
Richard Weiers
Business Manager
295-5184
Lyndon Sonju
High School Principal
295.2913
Robert Voecks
High School Principal
295-2913
Kermit Bensen
Middle School Principal
295-5183
Kay Douglass
Elementary Principal
295-5164
Bruce Novak
Elementary Principal
295-2934
INDEPENDENT SCHOO' DISTRICT NO. 882
Sheldon D. Johnson, Superintendent
Telephone (61 295-5184
Fax (612) 2 5.2330
P. O. BO 897
MONTICELLO, MIN ESOTA 55362
March 24, 1992
Ms. Marilyn Seefeldt
Electro Industries, In .
2150 W. River Street
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Marilyn:
On behalf of the Industrial Development Committee of
Monticello, I would 1 ke to take this opportunity to
extend a warm welcome to you as the newest member of
our committee. For your informat ion, the Industr ial
Development Committee took unanimous action to invite
you to be a member of this important committee in our
community. We 100 forward to your service as
together we attemp to make the community of
Monticello as attract ve as possible to new industry
and also to existi g industry.
Our Executive Director, Ollie Koropchak, will send you
information prior to ach monthly meeting held by the
Industrial Development Committee. Our next meeting is
scheduled for Thursda.', April 16, 1992, at 7:00 a.m.
at City Hall, so Ollie will be sending to you all
information pertaining to agenda items that we will be
addressing a day or two prior to that meeting.
We do hope that yo
invitation to serve on
to see you at our fir
have any questions YOt
me at your convenience.
will be able to accept our
this committee and we also hope
t meeting on April 16. If you
may feel free to call Ollie or~
On behalf of the memb rship of the committee, thanks
for your interest in serving your communi ty in this
manner.
WIlliam White
Activities Director ~ince ~~/
295-2913
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Paul Zemke
Special Education Director~/
295-5185 y S, D, Johnson
.uane Gates Superintendent/IDe
mmunity Education Oir.
95-2915 ~ \ 0,
ct 011 ie Koropchak
Candace Benoit
Asst. Community Educ. Oir.
295-2915
Chair