IDC Minutes 05-18-1989
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEV, LOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday. May 18. 191 9 - 7:00 AM
City Ha 1
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson S;
Schrupp. Ron
Jim Kruger. L
Ken Maus. Har
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Nei 1
elly Johnson. Don Smith. Lowell
oglund. Dennis Taylor. Arve Grimsmo.
nda Mielke. Rick Wolfsteller.
ey Kendall. and Ollie Koropchak.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dale Lungwitz. Jay Morrell. Dave Peterson. and
Dale Pogatchn'k.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The IDC meeting was called 0 order by Chairperson Shelly
Johnson at 7:02 AM.
2. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL
89 IDC MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund made a motion t approve the April 20. 1989
IDC minutes. seconded by Ar e Grimsmo. without any corrections
or additions. the minutes s and approved as written.
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3. PROSPECTS: UNDISCLOSED CO - after the financial proposal
was drafted by DS. Inc. and delivered by the
Economic Devela ment Director. I have been in
contact with Mr'. Tapper who is very interested
in our proposal and has had his accountant
speak with Pat elstring. In the last
conversation Mr. Tapper indicated a low in
sales and is so ewhat apprehensive of
a relocation at this time however no final
decision has belen made.
MANTEQ - Mr. Pat Pelstring. Jim Boyle. A.J. Renner.
Conrad Larson. nd myself met at BDS. Inc. to
discuss Manteq's facility needs and financial needs.
Manteq is look! g at a 30.000 square foot office/
lab work area for lease. employment of 50.
Mr. Pelstring ill contact the principal owners.
Norm Strand and Stuart Wilson; draft a preliminary
financial proposal; and draft a letter of intent.
Mr. Boyle will obtain a contractor and draft a
lease proposal using Tax Increment Finance write
down as a direct reduction of the lease rate.
NSP - Mr. Jerry Zimmer. Bob Clark. Gary Anderson.
an NSP architect. and myself met to review building.
site. and landscaping plans for the projected
NSP 5.544 sq ft maintenance facility in the
Oakwood Industrial Park. Increased employment
of three and business retention. NSP staff
advised us that the project had been out for bids
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3. CONTINUED. twice and in b th cases bids received were
over budget. owever. NSP was still anticipating
a June 1 const uction start.
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EXISTING UNDIS
the IDC that s
Enterprise Fun
presently leas
is purchase th
5.000 sq ft. a
Present employ
of 10.
Koropchak advi
brochure and 0
which leaves t
need.
LOSED COMPANY - Koropchak informed
e has received a Greater Monticello
application from an existing company
ng in the industrial park who's goal
existing facility. expansion of
d interior rehabilitation.
ent 10 with an additional projection
ed the IDC of ABK. Inc. marketing
its successful 13% return rate
,e company with a working capital
Harvey Kendall reported the NSP Training Center
expansion will double their size and completion
of the project is expected the end of November.
The IDC briefl acknowledged the recently announced
Buffalo recrui ed Von Ruden Manufacturing Company
which will emp oy 70 people and construct an
approximate 60.000 sq ft building. Koropchak
was asked if t e company ever contacted the
City of Monticello, the reply was no.
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE AREA
The IDC briefly discussed t
area extended service. The
collecting of needed signat
as the City Council support
effect on Monticello reside
Koropchak is to call Diane
Buffalo's denial.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT
MONDAY. JUNE 5. 1989.
Chairperson Johnson reminde
to be held June 5 at the ne
for 7:00PM.goa1 is to estab
working relationship betwee
units thereby eliminating f
informed the IDC of the mee
into 5-6 small groups by
lead by staff members.
ideas within each service a
staff in planning and decis
be mailed out early.
TENDED SERVICE UPDATE.
e denial of Buffalo's request for
general consensus was to proceed
res for Monticello's petition
d the issue and for a positive
tial and busineess development.
ells for more information on
OVERNMENTAL UNITS MEETINGS.
the IDC of the joint meeting
Fire Hall. Starting time is set
ish/continue a cooperative
the different city government
agmentation. Jeff O'Neill
ing agenda strategy of dividing
ifferent city service areas and
Groups will brainstorm for
ea to aid city council and city
on-making. The agenda will
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6.
CONSIDERATION OF AIRPORT U DATE.
Mr. O'Neill updated the ID
to Mr. Ron Lloyd to determ
airport facility at the pr
associated with such an ex
federal financial programs
expansion.
stating he had written a letter
'ne the potential of expanding the
sent location, the process and cost
ansion, and requested an outline of
to be utilized in such an
state/
7. CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRIA PARK ROADS UPDATE.
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A public hearing will be h ld at City Council Monday
night to get input from prperty owners. Bids will be
opened Monday morning prio to Council. Bids are expected
to come in low for Chelsea Road, Dundas Road, and Thomas Park
Park Road. This does not "nclude Fallon Avenue which needs
major reconstruction. Two property owners said the additional
assessments would create h rdship for selling property and
since M & P Transports are the only major heavy truck traffic,
they suggested not posting axle limits in the spring.
City staffs input was if roads are not overlayed and
not posted results could b a million dollar project and
if project were delayed on year this could result in
a 25% project cost increas A question was posed on
the percentage of lots sol in the industrial park.
The IDC summarized the ove -lay project in the industrial park
as long term cost effectiv to present property owners, an
elimination of spring post"ng, and as a marketing strategy.
IDC members are.invited to attend the public hearing.
8.
CONSIDERATION OF AN EDA OR ANIZATIONAL MEETING UPDATE.
The EDA met on May 16 andeviewed the ordinance amendment,
the Joint Powers Agreement, and the Greater Monticello
Enterprise Fund Guidelines. The Board needs to hold a
second organizational meet"ng to continue wit~ drafting
bylaws and to elect office s.
9. OTHER BUSINESS.
Sunny Fresh will be discontinuing the egg shell operations and
will concentrate on the l"quid egg research and processing
at the Monticello facility. Koropchak is to contact Sunny
Fresh with the potential use of TIF for demolition of the
old creamery.
Ken Maus reminded IDC members of the Senior Citizen Ethnic
Day at the Monticello Seni r Lounge and of the grand
opening for noon lunches at the Monte Club. These events
scheduled for today.
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Chairperson Shelly Johnson 'informed the IDC that the ~epartment
of Revenue is proposi g certain rule changes governing the
valuation and assessment of electric companies, gas distrubution
and pipeline companies wit out a public hearing. If the
Department receives at least 25 letters requesting a public
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9. CONTINUED.
hearing, the rule change p''(Jposa1 can bestopped~' The e.ffect'
on Monticello could be a reduction or distrioution change of
1Qca1 valuations. The local school district and the city
have written letters requesting a public hearing, Mr. Johnson
encouraged other organizations to support the cause by
mailing a letter to Mr. Cok.
The IDC adjourned at 8:00
10. ADJOURNMENT.
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Ollie Koropchak
IDC Executive Secretary
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