IDC Minutes 12-18-1986
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPME T COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, December 18, 1 86 - 7:00AM
City Hall
Members: Chairperson Ron Hoglu d, Harvey Kendall, Bud Schrupp,
Arve Grimsmo, Joel Wi kelman, Bruce Gagnelius, Dale
Lungwitz, Shelly John on, Don Smith, Jay Morrell,
and Olive Koropchak.
1. Call To Order.
The December 18, 1986
President Ron Hoglund
was called to order by
Members Absent: Tom Eidem and ohn Bondhus.
2. A roval of the Se tember 25, 1986 IDC Minutes.
Joel Winkelman motioned to pprove the September 25, 1986
minutes, seconded by Arve Crimsmo, and passed unanimously.
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3. The Monticello Industrial Develo ment Committee's Financial
Report.
Joel Winkelman questioned t e Wright County State Bank Money
Market account withdrawals to the City of Monticello and
the State of Minnesota. Koropchak responded that the check
to the City was toward her salary and the check to the State
was issued for one-half the NDC Training fee. Bud Schrupp
indicated Korophcak's mile ge turned in was not as great
as Mr. Pelvit's. Ollie re ponded that she doesn't turn in
all her expenses. Mr. Grismo suggested that she account
for all expenses and Mr. W"nkelman suggested a double-entry
bookkeeping system for com arable years. After the Chamber
of Commerce 1986 donation nd with recent disbursements
the IDC financial statemen s will remain about equal to
last year's balance at thi time. Harvey Kendall motioned
to accept the financial re ort, seconded by Joel
Winkelman, and approved by the committee.
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4. Consideration of Goals for !the 1987 Star Cit One Year
Work Plan and Five Year Wo k Pro ram.
The committee discussed th five year plan for 1986 and
inquired on the progress 0 the community fact booklet,
Koropchak stated she would take responsibility for the
slow progress. At this tie, assigned to that committee
is Linda Mielke and Juliechmanski. Bruce Gagnelius
emphazied the importance 0 a report on comparisons of
industrial and business gr wth to other communities.
Arve Grimsmo reported 233 ,ew building permits were issued
this year for a total of 1 .5 million dollars of property
valuation. The one year p an was discussed again recognizing
the community brochure was not initiated. Koropchak asked
the committee about some p omotional work for the one year
goals: trade shows, magaz ne advertising, etc. Koropchak
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restated the suggested areas overed in the agenda, adding
one or two top priorities may be more effective than
many. Koropchak addressed th committee for input if they
felt the Monticello area woul be interested in a low-level
radioactive waste disposal facility. the committee asked
for some detailed informatio. Also, Koropchak pointed out
the continuous recruitment t create jobs in the industrial
zoned areas and the availabiiity of two vacant buildings
in the Oakwood Industrial pa k; Best-In-Webb and IXI
Complex. The IXI Complex is listed with Thorpe Brothers
for a selling price of 1.1 m llion dollars. Jay Morrell
inquired if IRB's or if Tax ncrement Financing was used
on those buildings. Dale Lu gwitz explained no IRB's were
used on either building and IF was used for lXI, and Best-
In-Webb was privately owned. Mr. Lungwitz also explained
how TIF worked. A committee of Ron Hoglund, Bruce Gagnelius,
and Ollie Koropchak will mee within 10 days to review the
1987 goals. Mayor Grimsmo s ggested Korophcak set up a
luncheon meeting will David Speer, Commissioner for the
Department of Energy and Ec nomic Development.
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5. Evaluation of the Performan e of the Economic Develo ment
Director.
Koropchak restated to the c mmittee she would leave the
room if requested and also ndicated the result of her
evaluation with City Admini trator that her weakness was
out of the office recruitme t. The committee indicated
they had not evaluated the erformance of the Economic
Development Director before, but felt their input should
be considered by the City S aff and the City Council. A
committee of Shelly Johnson, Jay Morrell, and Joel
Winkelman will give a written report based on the critical
work areas.
6. Anal sis of the IDC Fundra1ser and Consideration to Set
the IDC Banquet Date.
Mayor Grimsmo suggested Mr Speer, Commissioner for the
Minnesota Department of En rgy and Economic Development,
as speaker for the IDC Ban uet. Don Smith stated he had
contacts with Mr. Speer. motion by Joel Winkelman
was for Don Smith to be th contact person to recruit
Mr. Speer as the 1987 Banq et speaker, seconded by
Mayor Grimsmo. Jay Morrel suggested Win Borden, President
of the Minnesota Associati n of Commerce and Industry as
an alternative. The motio passed 11-0. The committee's
consensus was for a May 18th banquet date at the Monte
Club. Bruce Gagne1ius' r commendation was for a change
of menu for variation and cost benefits, possible buffet
with chef carving. The c mmittee asked Bruce to present
alternative menu choices t the next meeting. The committee
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felt a raffle was tacky for
was for the Chamber of Comme
fundraiser withthe IDC, sinc
the Chamber. Gagne1ius sugg
the school.
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IDC fundraiser. Suggestion
ce to possibly sponsor a
the IDC was a spin off from
sted a powerful speaker at
7. Consideration to Reor anize he IDC.
Joel Winkelman inquired abou the by-laws of the IDC,
Don Smith responded that the e were no by-laws, just
general rules. Past history indicated the Chamber of
Commerce President, served a the IDC President after his
term as Chamber President. r. Winkelman said no one had
informed him of those respon ib1ities, therefore, Chamber
Presidents-elect were not in ormed. Winkelman informed the
IDC that Sally Martie prefer d not to serve on the IDC.
The committee asked Winke1ma to remain on the committee
because of his experience. fter discussion with Shelly
Johnson, Don Smith, and Harv y Kendall for the IDC
Presidency, Harvey Kendall a cepted the nomination. Don
Smith motioned for Harvey Ka da11 to be the 1987 IDC
President, seconded by ArveGrimsmo and carried unanimously.
President Hoglund asked for recommendations for a committee
member to fill John Bondhus' position. Dave Peterson was
named because of his strong community support and for his
effective management of his dealership. Koropchak also
suggested Jack Peach and F1 yd Mark1ing. It was a consensus
of the IDC that Koropchak i vite Dave Peterson to lunch,
extend an invitation to bec me a member of the IDC, and
to inform him of the IDC's unctions. Don Smith indicated
he would also speak to Mr. eterson, if need be. Pres.
Hoglund spoke to the issue f membership rotation, expressing
he didn't think the committ e needed a limited membership.
Shelly Johnson felt that fo prospects to acquire information
about Monticello that the c mmittee consisted of key individual
leaders to answer specific uestions. Incorporating the
secretary/treasurer positio to the Economic Development
Director was tabled.
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8.
Consideration to Renew the
Membership in the MIDA.
Don Smith recommended the r
and felt dues be payable wi
review.
conomic Develo ment Director's
newa1 to the MIDA membership
h or without the committee's
9. Other Business.
Shelly Johnson stated in co. fidentia1ity of a food wholesaler-
distributorship with possib e interest in property and
building for 50-100 employe s. Don Smith informed the
committee that the Downtown Revitalization program is alive,
stating it's in the City's 1987 budget, looking at new
sidewalks, low-lighting effect, and to be done in phases.
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Smith hoped the revitalizati n plan would include a link
of the Mall and Downtown on alnut Street. The committee
was informed of other possib e future changes for Monticello.
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Adjournment.
CensensuS was to adjourn.
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Olive M. Koropchak
Economic Development Secretary
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