IDC Minutes 08-18-1983
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MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMEN COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1. 83
The Regularly scheduled meeting of the Mont'cello Industrial Development
Committe was duly held at 4: 00 PM on Thursd' y, August 18, 1983 in City Hall.
Members present were Tom Eidem, John Bondhu! , Jay Morrell, Bruce Gagnelius, Con
Johnson, Ron Hoglund, Dale Lungwitz, Arve Q imsmo, Bud Schrupp, Shelly. Johnson,
Walt Musty, Don Smoth, and Allen pelvit. Me bers not present were; Gary Wieber.
The meeting was called to order by John Bodhus. The minutes of the July 21
meeting were approved.
Bondhus opened meeting suggesting that som
and some form a (4th) fourth subcommittee
At this point Bondhus opened it up for dis
had just talked to him about doing such su
charge approximately $25/question. It was
should not spend a lot of money or go out
attrack retail business, but should be her
ready here.
Lungwitz and Smith both felt that we shoul
retail business would take care of itself,
Industrial businesses do not work this way
on the original mission. In the long run i
beneficial.
It was asked why this was brought up agina
thoght it was taken care of at the July me
was tabled at the July meeting because app
the members were absent. The committee mem
present to make a stand on an item this im
members remain on industrial scope
or retail and service planning.
ussion. Hoglund told of a firm that
veys for retail businesses. They
ondhus's contention that the committee
f the committee's way to try and
to help businesses that are al-
mainly at track industry and that
that this is accomplished internally.
and the committee should focus more
dustrial attraction will be more
at this meeting, when the committee
ting. In response, pelvit said it
oximately (50%) fifty percent of
ers wanted the entire committee
ortant.
At this time Bondhus asked for any further discussion. It was the consensus
of the committee to drop the retail, servi e planning idea.
Bondus broght up the 75% goal for future mployment. He thought it was very
vague and the committee should make it a di finate figure. ie, need 175 jobs by...
Count jobs at present and then set a targe,t figure as a goal. Then you can
work towards that goal, and at any point i time you will know exactly where
we stand.
Bondhus wanted to keep the goal simple, s Hoglund suggested setting the new
number of industries to start up and the 'ndustries would dictate the new jobs.
Unfortunately this would still leave some uncertainty in how many jobs would be
created for each new industry. At this po"nt, Lungwitz suggested putting more
emphasis on the industries we already hav to expand and create new jobs. (such
as IXI) He felt we should not neglect the and help them along until they reach
theirfull potential in expansion.
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Bondhus felt that the committee has done ver
accomplishingtthe goals set. He felt that th
indirectly been responsible for attracting n
on target. The committee gave Bondhus OK to
the goal for attracting new industries and j
well over the last year or two in
committee has either directly or
w industry to be very close to being
et a definate number of jobs in
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Morrell was upset with the way things turned out with the Dickonson Lines decision
to move to Princeton. He then discussed some ordinances that may be to stringent
in Monticello and may deter future industries from either expanding or relocat1ng
here.
Lungwitz brought up O. D. Hendrickson's dis
here. He went on to say that O. D. was "tur
carne in. he found out something new". Bondh
be postponed until later in the agenda. so
all the items first.
Morrell reported on the Review & Inventory
He went through the booklet that he prepare
up to date. The committe asked to have copi
that all information that is being updated
into a revised Business and Industry Plan
satisfaction with the ordinances
ed off . because every time he
s suggested that this discussion
hat the committee could cover
Local Transportation & Utilities.
The information is current and
s for their use. Allen Suggested
hould be compiled and assembled
nd distibuted.
pelvit gave report on Industry Appreciation Day. He told the committee that
approximatley 200 guest were invited. basic' 11y Chamber Members. Political
Members. Future Industrial Representatives. Bankers. Real Estate Representa-
tives. and any representatives that have be! n associated with expansion in
the Monticello area during the last year.
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C. Johnson and Smith wondered if the committee wine & dine our own people or
if we should focus more on outside people. Should we start charging our own
business people and give complimentory ticets to the special guests? It was
the committees consesus to wait and discuss this again at a later meeting.
pelvit gave a report on the Labor Survey U date. He said the survey was
complete. the results tabulated. and the c mpilation approximately 75%
complete. He also said he would indicate a y areas that were different
from the 1979 survey and areas that may be of significant interest.
pelvit spoke briefly about the 1984 Prelim nary Budget. It was suggested that
he get a copy of it to all committee membe.s for them to look over. They
can comment and give suggestions and be re'dy for the September meeting.
pelvit informed the committee on several p
either relocating or expanding in Monticel.
pizza Factory which would provide approxim
ribution center. Fullfillment Systems relo.
40 addiriona1 jobs. and consideration of a'
Lake Airport.
ospects that are thinking about
o. National Bushing. Key Tool.
tely-40 new jobs. a reload dist-
ation which would also provide
individual purchasing the Big
c. Johnson suggested that perhaps Lungwit~. Anderson, Eidem. & Grimsmo sit
down and discuss all angle of what O. D. endrickson wants. It was the con-
sensus of the committee that we should tr . to work things out with O. D.
and maybe take a look at our ordinances fr industrial uses. Because several
of the industries have not completely corn lied with the ordinances, why not
try to relax them so that we can work bet er with future prospects.
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Morrell suggested that the committee should have a list of things that must
be done by a future developer and some time frame to follow. Also, we should
have a mini version of the ordinances to sh w the prospects right up front.
pelvit suggested that he would compile this type of information with the
help of the building inspector for the purp ses indicated above.
Morrell thought the City should realistical
Eidem informed the committee that the City
already in the process of having public hea
this process would take 6 - 9 months. Eidem
like to wait for the system to take its nat
The committee as a whole thought we should
Y look at our ordinances.
the Planning Commission was
ings for this purpose, however;
asked if the committee would
ral course or proceed immediately?
tart immediately.
Pelvit was asked if he would go through the ordinances, (with Anderson) and
assemble a brief containing those ordinances pertaining to industial business.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Director of Economic Development