IDC Minutes 04-19-1984
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DE
Thursday, April 19,
Monticello
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'LOPMENT COMMITTEE
984 - 7:00 A.M.
i ty Hall
Members Present: Jay Morrell, B d Schrupp, Dale Lungwitz, Gary Wieber,
Don Smith, Shelly Johnson, Arve Grimsmo, Ron Hoglund,
and Allen Pel 't.
Members Absent: John Bondhus, Tom Eidem, and Walt Musty.
Chairman Morrell opened the mee
the March 15, 1984, minutes. M
was made by D. Lungwi tz and
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Allen pelvit explained that a 1
of pre-approaching all names fo
would be written to allow for p
tickets as well. He also state
the text, making it easier to
letter, it would be signed by J
Development Committee and Micke
Chamber of Commerce. D. Lungwi
to be personalized or a general
general sales letter will be co
each person's name, address, an
that in previewing the letter,
It lists some of our accomplis
for.
Gary Wieber
a re cepti on
the people,
stated that Ron Hog
commi t tee at the ba
register them, and
ing asking for a motion to approve
tion for the approval of the minutes
seconded by S. Johnson.
tter had been drafted for the purpose
ticket assignments. The letter
rsonal delivery of tickets or sending
that some changes had been made to
. derstand. Upon completion of the
y Morrell as Chairman of the Industrial
Peterson as President of the Monticello
z asked if these letters were going
letter. Allen explained that a
ied at Monticello Printing and then
salutation will be added. Jay added
,e thought it was done very well.
nts, etc., and what the event is
und and himself will again act as
quet. Their job will be to receive
and out name tags.
Chairman Morrell complimented t e committee, as a whole, for the
handling of the open bar/cash b r situation. He also stated that
we, as Industrial Development C mmittee members, should plug the
banquet at every function or me ting we can. He suggested plugging
it at the Lion's, J.C.'s, Rotar , and Chamber, etc.
Gary Wieber commented that Lynn
mon tage in the shape of Minne s 0;
Mr. Smith sai d he would fee 1 un!
but he would be happy to explai
Smith has consented to making a
a for presentation to Mark Dayton.
omfortable making a presentation,
later what the montage represented.
D. Lungwitz suggested there be orne type of synopsis explaining what
the montage was and how it came to be. Gary suggested either the
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Mayor or Industrial Development ommi ttee Chairman making the
presentation and explanation. G ry then stated that Mr. Smith
would bill the committee for the montage and in return the
committee would sell him a ticke. Allen added that the usual
price for this type of montage w uld be $84.00.
Jay Morrell summarized the monta e and the reason for asking
Mark Dayton to Monticello, that being to impress upon Mark Dayton
that Monticello is an accomplish d City and this montage would give
Dayton a constant reminder of Mo ticello by decorating his office
wall.
Dale Lungwitz asked the size of he montage being considered. Allen
Pelvit compared the size to two existing Minnesota montages in the
Monticello Office Products Buildi g. In comparison to those, the
approximate size should be nearly 8-12 inches wide by 18-24 inches
hi gh .
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Gary Wieber continued his report
committee meeting. Jay added tha
and letter distribution. Allen t
tickets, letters, envelopes, and
to all committee members. This w
and accuracy.
rom the special promotional sub-
Allen could handle the ticket
en stated that he would combine
icket assignments and hand deliver
uld assure a standard procedure
Bud Schrupp suggested inserting additional note requesting all
members to notify him of their re ults as well as turning in monies.
Gary further discussed the banque
on the new speaker system and tha
the social hour and dinner. He f
to be eaten in the new area near
second tier. There was some cone
have on the audience. Bruce assu
Allen, Gary, and Bruce will make
banquet.
at the Monte Club. He reported
taped music would be used during
rther stated that the dinner was
he bar, wi th the head table on the
rn as to the effect this would
ed us that it worked out well.
inal arrangements prior to the
Gary gave a tentative head table rrangement. This consisted of the
Mayor, Mark Dayton, Chairman of tl;e I. D. C., President of the Chamber,
and Terrell Towers, who is a new finance specialist for the
Department of Economic Developmen. This was a post Bob Stern held
in the past. Bob is now in chargei of the Minnesota Star City Program.
Including spOuses, the head table ill have 8-10 indiViduals.
Gary reported on the promotion sub ommittee's suggested list of
complimentary tickets. They inclu e the following: Senator Betty
Adkins, Representative Bob McEache n, Bob Stern, Harry Rosefeldt,
Terrell Towers, Mark Dayton, Key T 01 & Plastics, Inc., Don Bergstrom,
and approximately six representati es from Scandinavian Transport
Products (STP).
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Gary further reported that Don S ith will spearhead publicity
and give a press release to AIle for distribution to larger
ci ties to publish in newspapers nd air on radio and te levision
stations. Jay Morrell, acting a Chairman of the Industrial
Development Committee, was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies.
He will give a summary of Montie llo's accomplishments for the
last 12 months. Allen will prov'de Jay with this information.
Shelly suggested he would contac
help in getting television cover
to WTCN indicating what will be
of getting coverage.
Don Dorn for possible inside
ge. Allen would then send a letter
aking place, etc., and the possibility
Arve Grimsmo suggested contacting either Jeanine Nistler or Sharon
Stenton of the St. Cloud Times of Coverage. Arve will make a brief
speech about Monticello and intro: uce Dayton and Morrell.
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Gary suggested to tentatively hav
introducing Mark Dayton; with the
explain his dutie s wi th the Depar
having Jay summarize Monticello's
introduce Mark Dayton as guest sp
Chamber will be at the head table
suggested we acknowledge other sp
Representative Robert MCEachern,
Key Tool & Plastics, Inc., and Bo
a description of Bob's new activi
Arve make some opening remarks;
montage; having Terrell Towers
ment of Economic Development;
Economic Development; and then
aker. The President of the
but will not speak. Also, Gary
cial guests: Senator Betty Adkins,
on Bergstrom, Harry Rosefeldt,
Stern. We should briefly give
ies with the Star City Program.
Again, Gary stated that Allen wou d have information on Dayton,
Towers, Stern, and Monticello, et ., on 3 x 5 cards. Jay will meet
with Gary and Allen to finalize t ese details.
Jay brought the idea of having a ive camera covering the event.
Allen suggested sending the press release to all T.V. stations who
did interview this past winter, inviting them to cover the event as
a follow-up. Dale Lungwitz questi ned what happens to the unused
tape after the news broadcast. at er members of the committee felt
that it was not possible to obtain it and no further discussion was
held. Shelly Johnson agreed to c tact Don Darn but gave no
assurances, as Don is only a camera man and has no control over what
topics are programmed. Allen adde that Dayton's office may use
their own press release methods to help us out.
Allen reported that he made a brie
in regard to becoming a member of
Committee. He stated that he was
the committee and its functions.
did not meet again until just prev
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contact with Harvey Kendall
he Monticello Industrial Development
nterested in learning more about
ecause of schedule conflicts, we
ously to this meeting. At that
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meeting we discussed the committ
detail. I informed Harvey that w
promotional, publicity, and pros
discussion on the committee, Har
However, he needed to discuss th
gave him a copy of the Star City
Plan to look over. I expect to
on the 17th of May.
Jay asked if Harvey's position h
job since Norm Ecklund is workin
Allen did not think it had chang
be in personnel. He added that
with the Monticello Nuclear Plan
Allen explained what has taken p
A wall cabinet has been complete
a wall partition as well as a do
office for Allen. Now there is
and personal visits.
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Gary Wieber asked for more backg
Allen explained that he answered
Monticello. A few days later he
sent to two other individuals.
from Martin to send more informa
this point I located Mr. Martin
broker. I since found some of t
the telephone book and traced th
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e, its purposes and functions in
would like to have him sit on the
ect subcommittee. After considerable
ey told me he was very interested.
s with his superiors at NSP. I
Manual/Industrial Development Guide
ee Harvey attend our next meeting
s changed to a public relations
so heavily with Becker, etc.
d. Harvey is believed to still
orm is not going to be associated
at all in the futUre.
ace with the supply room remodeling.
by Gary Anderson and Allen. Also,
r has been installed to make an
uch more privacy for both telephoning
ound information on Lauren Martin.
an ad and requested information on
wrote and requested information be
week later I received another request
ion to another two individuals. At
d talked to him. He is a business
e names of the other individuals in
to different businesses.
Jay Morrell asked if Jim Boyle pans to sell his land out near the
freeway. Allen stated that Jim as in just the day before and stated
that Dee Johnson cancelled any p ans for buying and developing his
property. Between the Oakwood I dustrial Park and the Hopkins
expansions, they are at their Ii its this year.
Jay suggested to Allen that Larr Hegedon be someone to shy away
from. He gave some background i formation, both as a business man
and a person, and suggested that I would be wasting my time working
with Larry. I informed the comm'ttee that I hadn't worked at all
on this, except to physically pi k up the telephone and see how he
was progressing. Allen also add d that if Larry's project is a
loser, he definitely is going th ough a lot of work with business
plans, finance plans, and the Ii e.
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Allen explained that we are awai
Systems, Inc. (FSI), letter of c
Dayton's office has approved our
$475,000. Allen added that a ne
Senate that IRS's will not be ca
for motels, eating establishment
for projects that are intended t
ing H.D.D. approval on Fulfillment
edit. We have also learned that
IRB application in the amount of
bill has been introduced into the
ped, etc., but will not be approved
, etc. It will be primarily used
create jobs, get rid of blight,
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and increase the tax base. This as what the original intention
was back in Roosevelt's days. A tentative ground breaking will
occur on July 1, 1984.
Dale asked for clarification on
and why the delay for FSI' s cons
because of H.D.D. They suggest
materials, etc., until the legal
and approved by H.D.D. The othe
for Tax Increment Financing and
must reach certain levels of com
be g in .
he dual bond opinion for IPB' s
ruction. Allen stated that it is
ot getting too involved in ordering
;y binding contracts have been signed
reasons are due to the formalities
egular financing. These areas
letion before construction may
Dale asked if it was the City At orney's opinion to not enter into
a dual bond opinion. Allen adde that as far as he knew, staff is
prepared to go with the dual bon opinion. FSI is agreeable to
the situation. The worst scenar 0 is that if the bonds become
taxable six months down the road, they are six months interest in
arrears. Dale had questions reg rding the dual opinion and the
two alternative financing method. Allen stated that there would
be another meeting with H.D.D.'s financial people to work out the
details.
Dale then questioned the deadlin for the D.D.A.G. He was especially
interested in knowing what would happen if a strike or some unforeseen
circumstances caused the project to not be completed on time. Allen
stated that the H.D.D. represent tive was very careful to not stick
his neck out. His only answer was that if the central office is
behind you and it was no fault af ours, there would be no problems.
Again, Allen noted that Dale's concerns could be brought up at
future H.D.D. meetings.
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Jay had some concern about the
campgrounds in the area. Is th
stated that it fell under his 1
was compiled, a general letter
and they returned brochures to
tion, we include the brochures
save us time and money in the 1
Allen introduced the initial in
Transport Products (STP). He f
project that would be somewhat
Experimental businesses would c
Europe as a whole, begin produc
point, and then relocate eithe
state, or even return to Norway.
building and need people experi
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ompiling of a list of resorts and
t in Allen's job description? Allen
% duties to the Chamber. A list
as sent to these resorts/campgrounds,
s. Now when someone requests informa-
ith a form type letter. It will
ng run.
ormation regarding Scandinavian
rther added that this is an experimental
. ike an international clearinghouse.
me from Norway and eventually from
ion until they reach their break-even
in the same town, a different city,
They are looking for a 60,000 sq. ft.
nced in aluminum welding. Allen has
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begun extensive work on a proposa
of individuals for the labor forc
facturing concern itself. The pr
HRA. We are among 12 other Minn:
project. Same of the cities are
and Monticello. Representatives
package to the Trade Office for
will be in Minnesota during the nd
make their decisions. We will send
to our banquet in hopes they are in
He has documented an abundance
and has a layout for the manu-
posal will be brought before the
sota cities competing for the
inona, Little Falls, Hutchinson,
:from STP will send a criteria
benefit. These representatives
of May to tour the cities and
them six complimentary tickets
the area then.
Allen L. Pelvit
Director of Economic Development
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