IDC Minutes 05-16-1985
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL EVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 16, 1985 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticello City Hall
Members Present: Tom Eidem, Arve rimsmo, Ron Hoglund, Shelly Johnson,
Chair Jay Morrel , Harvey Kendall, Bud Schrupp,
Don Smith, Vice- hair Gary Wieber, and Allen Pelvit.
Because Chair Jay Morrell was busy with a telephone call, Vice-Chair
Gary Wieber opened the meeting and asked for approval of the
April 18, 1985, meeting minutes. ud Schrupp moved to approve
said minutes, with Shelly Johnson seconding the motion. It was
passed 9-0.
The next item on the agenda pertained to the Star City quarterly
meeting on June 5, 1985. A copy of the agenda was provided,
and anyone who would like to attend was asked to let Allen know.
Star City lapel pins @ $2.50 each c uld be ordered by June 3D,
1985. Allen stated that he would b attending the meeting on
the 5th. Vice-Chair Wieber asked there was interest among
the IDC members for the Star City pel pins. There being enough
interest, it was the consensus of t e Committee to order 12 pins
and wear them to IDC functions such as the Annual Banquet.
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The discussion that followed covere final details of the Annual
Banquet. Allen stated that Lynn Sm'th ordered a special block
with a nuclear logo to be placed on the City's location. Mr. McCarthy's
initials are also planned for the m ntage. Rite Cable indicated
that they would videotape the speec by Mr. McCarthy and air
it at a later date. Allen indicate that everything was in order
at the Monte Club.
A question was raised as to whether
prior to the banquet or at the regi
that it was easier to have the indi
at the time of registration. Allen
listing of those attending will hav
name tags should be prepared
tration. Ron Hoglund stated
iduals complete a name tag
stated that an alphabetical
notations for paid donations.
Chair Morrell asked how the special guests would be treated upon
their arrival. It was the consensu of the Committee to have
Ron or Harvey locate the guests to , heir appropriate places.
A discussion pertaining to the head table seating arrangements
and introductions took place.
It was decided that an open bar wou d take place from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. only. If someone wish d to drink during the meal,
drinks could be purchased. The wai resses would take one order
for an after dinner drink immediate y before the guest speaker
starts. After that point, it could be a cash bar.
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At this point, Chair Morrell asked ow ticket sales were. Various
members stated that it was harder t an in the past to get any
new contributors, while others stat d that they had lost some
that contributed in the past. Alle stated that he sold tickets
to some new individuals, but lost s me old ones that were not
going to be in town. He also indicated that it took a lot of
time to explain the IDC and its ac ivities, etc. Allen explained
that because of various reasons, he took over three other members'
tickets as well as his own.
Don Smith agreed that the sales we ,e very time consuming and
suggested that some of his sales/a vertising people help sell
tickets next year. He suggested t at the usual contributors
be handled by us as a Committee as in the past, but those that
have not been contributors in the ast be given to the sales
people. It was suggested that a c mmission of S5.00/ticket could
be given. Don also stated that Ly n did not care to give the
montage to Mr. McCarthy. It was a reed upon that Don would prepare
some background information on the ,montage and that Arve would
present it.
The Committee questioned the ticke
Allen stated an actual count of co
of May 16, 1985. He further state
a smaller number may actually atte
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Arve Grimsmo asked Harvey Kendall
speeches with question and answer
he did not know how he might react
be discussed prior to the dinner.
A lengthy discussion took place wi
from the work that this Committee
that there was no excuse for some
when they get thousands of dollars
the businesses this Committee brin
Committee's consensus to stress th'
banquet letter's first two paragra
and added that some new contributo'
donate but not come. They realize'
on industrial jobs, his business w
new jobs.
The next item on the agenda pertai
asked about the snowplow/truck bod
updated the Committee on why the N
with the snowplows/truck bodies pa,
people generally are reluctant to
ideas/innovations, and are leery a'
are having a tough time selling th
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count and the attendance.
itment at 130 tickets as
that although 130 may contribute,
f Mr. McCarthy followed his
eriods. Harvey stated that
to this but felt it could
h regard to those who benefit
oes. Committee members felt
usinesses not contributing
as a result of the City and/or
s into the City. It was the
information that was in the
hs. Allen restated that information
s such as Dave Hyttson will
that although we are concentrating
11 feel the effects of those
ed to STP. Chair Morrell
aspect of the project. Allen
rwegians might not proceed
t of the project. Because
hange, are skeptical of new
out low prices, the Norwegians
ir projects.
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Allen explained that the City of M
quality of some other products, an
likely purchase an STP plow. We f
help sell themselves in the future
IMF as a major force in initial ac
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nticello does not like the
if buying another plow would
el that their products will
but we want to stress Bondhus'
eptance and distributorship.
Bud asked if the snowplow/truck bo y firm did not become part
of the greenhouse project what th chances would be for the
rest of the greenhouse participant. Allen stated that the last
few conversations with STP have be n without the snowplow/truck
body firm but included 5-6 other N rwegian firms.
In other business, Allen updated t
with the Minnesota Farm Bureau. H
is for sale, and word is out among
is a contender. They will not mak
the building.
Vice-Chair Gary Wieber complimente
the presentation they made to the .
indicated that the Farm Bureau was
e Committee on the progress
stated that their building
their employees that Monticello
a choice before they sell
Chair Morrell and Allen on
arm Bureau. Chair Morrell
very impressed with the presentation.
There being no further business, t e meeting was adjourned.
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Allen L. Pelvit
Director of Economic Development
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