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IDC Minutes 12-18-1986 .. 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. . 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. . 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 IDC Minutes . 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. . 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 . . felt a raffle was tacky for was for the Chamber of Comme fundraiser withthe IDC, sinc the Chamber. Gagne1ius sugg the school. IDC Minutes 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. . 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. . IDC Minutes . 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. 10. Adjournment. CensensuS was to adjourn. \~SL.>-~~ ~. ~d\- C)~ Olive M. Koropchak Economic Development Secretary . .