IDC Minutes 10-18-1984
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 18, 1984 - 7:00 A.M.
Monticell City Hall
Members Present:
John Bondhus, T
Hoglund, Harvey'
Jay Morrell, Bu
Pelvi t.
Co-Chairman Jay Morrell opened th
of the September 20, 1984, meetin
effect was made by Ron Hoglund an
Passed unanimously.
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The first item on the agenda cone
the Monticello Story. Allen stat
City video to complete the update
before the Committee was to decid
an additional $300 - $400 for a
voice such as Dave Moore, Pat Mil
stated that he could obtain a lis
perhaps a recorded sample of each
stated that the action at hand wa
voice or to use regular voice-ove s.
Jay Morrell asked how long our pr
Allen stated that it was approxim
by asking if the updated version
Allen stated that it would be mor
all the information in. Tom Eide
the way Channel 5 treated Montice
off the list. It was the consens
Moore. Jay asked what the life e
would be. Allen stated that the
years and the video perhaps for t
shots are taken, names and dates
longer use of the production. Ar
with the video update and also to
voice of someone like Dave Moore.
bring a list of possible names an
to the November 15, 1984, meeting
and was passed 10-0.
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Co-Chairman Morrell reviewed the
(at least 200 pieces per mailing)
Inc. (FSI) help. He expressed hi
mailing. Tom Eidem asked if the
with a Matrix Printer, was the fi
m Eidem, Arve Grimsmo, Ron
Kendall, Dale Lungwitz, Co-Chairman
Schrupp, Don Smith, and Allen
meeting asking for approval
minutes. A motion to that
seconded by Bud Schrupp.
rned the progress of updating
d that he had chosen River
for $2,000.00. The question
if they wanted to expend
instant recognition type
s, or Cyndi Brucato. Allen
of these personalities and
by the next meeting. He also
to go with an instant recognition
sent presentation was, and
tely 15~ minutes. Jay responded
ould be cut to 6-8 minutes.
like 8-10 in order to get
suggested that because of
10 last winter, they be taken
s to use a voice such as Dave
pectation of the added expense
udio could be used for several
o years. When new construction
ill be deleted to allow for
e Grimsmo moved to proceed
use the instant recognition
He added that Allen should
sample of their voice recording
Tom Eidem seconded the motion
osts associated with a bulk
mailing with Fulfillment Systems,
support for a more targeted
etter, which was produced
ished product. When Allen
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stated that it was and that the e
consensus was to go with a regula
and a good quality letterhead. T
window envelope is received, a fl
past the secretary, Tom stated th
junk mail and would be discarded.
was a bulk mailing and could be s
rate stamp affixed to the envelop
rate imprint.
Tom Eidem stated that the City's
be used to do the letters. The i
be typed into memory and the enve
that several letters could be run
someone could type in the names a
working hours.
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Bud Schrupp suggested hiring a ty
of 25-50 letters each month. Tom
Karen would be willing to do the
consensus to try the targeted mai
envelopes and letterhead that is
also their intent to pay for typi
a minimum of six months, at which
A motion was made by Bud SChrupp
Passed 10-0. It was suggested by
with FSI on the segmented mailing
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velope was windowed, the Committee's
business envelope/letter
m Eidem stated that when a
g goes up. If it made it
t it would look like a bill or
Allen indicated that this
nt with an attractive bulk
instead of the plain bulk
anasonic Typewriter could
itial letter would have to
opes typed, etc. He added
off, and then at a later date
,d addresses after regular
ist to complete a mailing
Eidem stated that he was sure
yping. It was the Committee's
ing with regular business
ore personalized. It was
g services and try this for
time it will be evaluated.
nd seconded by Dale Lungwitz.
Tom Eidem to continue working
list.
Bud Schrupp and Allen Pelvit indi according to the
1984 Budget, two areas needed to e changed for 1985. Travel
and Entertainment was increased t $2,000.00 to allow for contacting
prospects, etc., and $1,500.00 fo the video update. Allen
added that the $3,000.00 for banqet was based on a cost of
$20.00/person. (1984 costs includ d: dinner, $11.25; bar, $4.05;
appetizers, $2.18; and gratuity, $1.69.) Allen added that he
felt confident that the goal of 150 tickets @ $75.00 could be
sold for 1985. Bud Schrupp added hat he also felt comfortable
in obtaining the $ 11,250.00 1985 R' venue amount.
Co-Chairman Morrell asked if the 00.00 for 1985 Industry Day
was adequate. Allen stated that e 1984 event cost $347.00
and projected that $500.00 would adequate for some type of
1985 event. Morrell stated that a group from Rogers puts on
a pig roast type affair for an out"ng such as we have for a
reasonable cost. It was the conse sus of the Committee to return
to the afternoon/evening casual af air at the golf course.
Based on the last 2-3 years' resul s, there does not appear
to be any problem with the Country Club facilities handling
the 50-75 people. Another example, of a caterer would be the
Wright County Pork Association or he Country Club staff. It
was the consensus of the Committee to have the golf during the
afternoon and then start the socia hour at 5:30 P.M. with the
meal at 6:30 P.M.
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An idea of printing tickets that entitled them to attend both
the banquet and the Industry Appreciation Day would be perforated.
It was suggested to give the indi idual part of the ticket for
the banquet and then give the sec nd half of the ticket to them
for the Appreciation Day event. t was further suggested to
have the Industry Appreciation Da one week earlier (September 4,
1985).
Tom Eidem moved to adopt the 1985 Budget. It was seconded by
Arve Grimsmo. Passed 10-0. The ,985 Industry Appreciation
Day will be wednesday, september ,1985. A motion was made
by Dale Lungwitz to have the 1985 event at the Country Club
on september 4, 1985, and connect it with the sale of banquet
tickets. It was recommended to m ve the regular september,
1985, HRA meeting. It was second. d by Arve Grimsmo. Passed 10-0.
It was suggested to retain the se ond half of the ticket and
send it along with the invitation to the Industry Appreciation
Day event. AlsO, we should try t get away from the ticket
look.
Other Business Included:
Harvey Kendall indicated that af er going through all the appropriate
channels, Mr. McCarthy (NSP'S Ch irman of the Board) has agreed
to be our 1985 Banquet guest spe ker.
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John Bondhus expressed his conce n of not being able to be active
in the Committee during the next 12 months. This was due to
the expansion of his business. om Eidem explained that the
Committee had decided to leave m mbership open to those who
had conflicts or could not devot time to the Committee. It
was the consensuS of the Committ e to keep John Bondhus on the
inactive list for at least the nl xt 6-12 months. He should
be kept on the mailing list; and if we should need his assistance,
perhaps John would help. John B ndhus agreed to this. Tom
indicated that if John could mae a meeting, that would be great.
And if his business did not per it the time, the Committee would
understand. Don Smith acknowle ged the fact that John was a
charter member of this Committe and contributed greatly to
its origination.
Allen stated that Wayne Bidwell has accepted the invitation
to become a member of the Commi tee. He was unable to attend
this month's meeting but will a tend the November 15, 1984,
meeting.
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Allen explained how Rubber Rese rch, Inc., (RRI) has made a
presentation to start a full sc le tire recycling facility and
produce a product called Tire C cleo He added that this company
is looking for a city to work w'"th them and prepare a grant
application for machinery and e uipment through the Minnesota
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Waste Management Board. RRI has given us quite an extensive
overview of their proposal with he previous three years' financial
statements and proforma statemen s for the next 10 years.
Allen explained the concerns he
Areas concerning appearance, odo
to not be a problem area. RRI h
to be checked out. Allen stated
Minnesota P.C.A., and other sour
this project's viability. An in
and given to members.
ad for this type of project.
s, and pollution were said
s a good concept but needs
that the Waste Management Board,
es will be used to check into
ormation packet will be prepared
The question was asked, are there other plants such as this
in the state/country. Allen stated that there are. However,
because the costs are so high, ma t firms are not operating
at a profit or are just breaking ven. RRI's plan would be
to become designated as Minnesota's only tire recycling/redemption
center and would be subsidized by state (Waste Management) funds
to have the tires shipped to the acility. With a facility
such as this, the profitability w uld be such to allow RRI to
operate a complete operation. At' present, RRI only adds their
chemicals to already shredded rub er and produces Tire Cycle.
The proposal would allow this fac,'lity to produce as much shredded
rubber as all of the other plants in the country. RRI states
that their product can be utilize by many firms utilizing rubber
in their products. Plastic injec ion moulding firms would be
one major user, as well as firms anufacturing rubber products.
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Tom Eidem indicated that a facili
allowed to be built if it didn't
by the P.C.A., etc. This company
is willing to act as a grant writ
that in purSUing this proposal, w
the Governor, Commissioner of Ene
or others that could be influenti
project. As a whOle, the Committ
cautiOUSly.
y such as this would not be
eet the high standards set
is looking for a city that
r, etc. Don Smith suggested
may come in contact with
gy and Economic Development,
1 in backing this type of
e's consensus is to proceed
Arve Grimsmo stated that the repr sentatives from Norway will
be arriving in Minnesota and stay"ng for approximately three
weeks. They will be testing the ide/rear dump bodies on MN/DOT
trucks. They will be contacting s to meet. You will be informed
of the results at the November me ting.
Don Smith indicated that he has hard numerous comments on the
FSI building. The freeway exposu ,e is a great indication of
what is happening in Monticello.
There
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no further business, t e meeting was adjourned.
Allen L. Pelvit
Director of Economic Development
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