IDC Minutes 02-21-1985
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 1, 1985 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticello City Hall
Members Present: Vice-Chairman G ry Wieber, Tom Eidem, Arve
Grimsmo, Ron Ho lund, Shelly Johnson, Harvey
Kendall, Bud Sc rupp, Don Smith, and Allen
Pelvit.
Vice-Chairman Wieber opened the m
Morrell was out of town and would
He then asked for approval of the
Bud Schrupp moved to approve said
Hoglund, and passed 9-0.
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Gary Wieber reviewed the agenda it
dates and the options pertaining t
he was in favor of alternative #3
six meetings on regular meeting dai
with prospects, existing industry
He added that in the past, members
effect, the Directors of Economic
a variety of staff type duties. M,
in that Committee members coordina
Allen is on board, that necessity
stated that it was his understandi
needing special attention such as
etc., there would be no problem ca
from 4-8 individuals attend. Tom
productive to schedule six regular
the regular business such as the a
Day events, and six meetings on al
etc.
Bud Schrupp stated that he felt it
of luncheon meeting for our local
it would not only show our appreci
to discuss their firm's concerns a
Vice-Chairman Wieber stated
a meeting just for the sake
Allen indicated that the proposed
March as our first luncheon meetin
worked out to coincide with the an
Day, etc. He added that there
at or prior to the luncheon.
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eting stating that Chairman
not be attending the meeting.
January 17, 1985, minutes.
inutes, was seconded by Ron
m concerning future meeting
it. Tom Eidem stated that
hereby the Committee has
es and six luncheon meetings
eaders, or special guests.
of the Committee were, in
evelopment and performed
eting monthly was important
ed their efforts. Now that
s not as critical. He further
g that when issues arose
romotional or prospect meetings,
ling a meeting and having
elt that it would be most
meetings to take care of
nual banquet and Appreciation
ernating months for luncheons,
important to have this type
ndustries. He added that
tion but give them a chance
d/or needs.
eeting calendar started with
and the alternating months
ual banquet and Appreciation
'd be a short business meeting
was not his intent to have
g a meeting. He stated
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that this agenda was an example i. case. If it were not for
this agenda item to establish a new meeting schedule, there
really was no need to get togethe .
Both Gary and Allen indicated th~t Chairman Morrell had indicated
prior to this meeting his prefere ce to holding monthly meetings.
Gary also stated that in his duties with the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, Allen has been given t e authority to handle routine
matters and, likewise, should use the same discretion with Committee
members. If, for example, the ma th before the annual banquet
we need to meet two times, then t 0 meetings will be held.
Flexibility will play an important role. Gary suggested that
Allen add the next tentative meeting date to the agendas from
now on.
Arve Grimsma stated that he agree with alternative #3 and added
that the luncheon meetings shoul be held in the right place.
It was also suggested the entire ommittee be invited to the
luncheon meetings and perhaps only four luncheon meetings per
year would be appropriate.
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Bud Schrupp moved to adopt alter
meeting/luncheon meeting startin
to call special meetings and/or
Eidem seconded the motion and wa .
.ative #3 and have a business
in March with the flexibility
onferences when needed. Tom
passed 9-0.
A follow-up discussion regarding 'the dates for the March luncheon
meeting took place. It was deci ed to have them during the
third week of the month, but not on the third Thursday of the
month, as that would interfere w"th the Chamber of Commerce
meetings. The Committee concurr d. Arve Grimsmo suggested
that Allen invite Eldon Brustuen, the Director of Minnesota's
Trade Office, for our first lunc eon.
The next agenda item covered the annual banquet. Vice-Chairman
Wieber reviewed the agenda item ith the Committee. Tom Eidem
moved to hOld the annual banquet at the Monte Club on May 20, 1985.
It was seconded by Harvey Kendal and passed 9-0. Other items
discussed inCluded ticket sales, the guest speaker, the banquet
times, menu, and ticket preparat"on. The next meeting would
be used to confirm some of these issues.
Arve Grimsmo reported on his with Eldon Brustuen
and STP. He stated that STP their marketing
ability is somewhat limited. To aid them in this important
aspect of manufacturing and sell"ng snowplows, they have or
will be using some of Falls Manu acturing expertise. STP has
indicated their choice of locati ns is between Hastings and
Monticello. In fact, STP has in icated they really want to
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choose Monticello. However, Har Rosefelt's office has not
been cooperative. Allen stated hat he has spoken to Mr. Rosefelt
about STP, and initially his office was leaning towards a city
with an existing building. AIle further stated that the last
time he approached Mr. Rosefelt about STP he agreed that we
were in the running and should proceed with a proposal. Allen
then explained the foreign manuf cturing application for a $100,000.00
Grant and how Monticello was the only city that applied on behalf
of STP.
Arve Grimsmo suggested g1v1ng Ha ,ry Rosefelt a push to get things
moving. He also suggested contaoting the Trade Office.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned.
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