IDC Minutes 12-15-1988
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MINUTES.
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEV LOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, December 5, 1988 - 7:00 AM
City Hal
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson S elly Johnson, Don Smith, Dennis
Taylor, Jay M rrell, Arve Grimsmo, Rick Wolfsteller,
Linda Mielke, Ron Hoglund, Harvey Kendall, and
Ollie Koropch k.
GUEST: Mayor-Elect Ken Maus.
CITY STAFF: Jeff O'Neill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lowell Schrupp Dale Lungwitz, and Dan Carlson.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Shelly Johnson aIled the IDC meeting to order at
7:04 AM.
2. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 1988 IDC MINUTES.
Linda Mielke made a motion 0 approve the November 17, 1988
IDC minutes, seconded by Ar e Grimsmo. With no further
. discussion the minutes were approved as written.
3. CONSIDERATION OF 1989 IDC
MEMBERSHIP, AND GOALS.
Don Smith reconfirmed his 9 of a year ago that in
accepting the 1988 Vice Cha r of the IDC he was unable
to move up the ladder in 19 9 because of a commitment
as 1989 President of the Mi nesota Newspaper Association.
He had given consideration to a year leave of absence on
the IDC but reconsidered to remain on the IDC. Shelly
Johnson was asked to consider a second term as Chairperson
inwhich he stated that other IDC members were well-qualified
and if no one was interested he'd accept a second term.
Arve Grimsmo made a motion to elect Shelly Johnson as
1989 IDC Chairperson and Ddn Smith as 1989 Vice Chairperson.
The motion was seconded by Harvey Kendall and without
further discussion the mot on passed unanimously.
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Chairperson Johnson expres
members to the IDC to enha
Ken Maus accepted IDC memb
remains on the committee b
interest in economic devel
Dave Peterson and Ron Hogl
as potential new members b
marketing and financing, r
Dale Lungwitz will remain
sentatives will be Linda M
for Dan Carlson to remain
recommended.
the potential of additional
ce the effectiveness of the group.
rship as Mayor-Elect. Arve Grimsmo
cause of his commitment and
pment. Don Smith will contact
nd will contact Dale Pogatchnik
cause of their expertise of
spectively. The IDC is hopeful
n the committee. Chamber repre-
elke and Jim Kruger. An invitation
n the committee was also
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3. CONTINUED.
The 1989 IDC goals were tab ed until the January meeting
with Shelly Johnson, Don Sm"th and Koropchak to serve as
a subcommittee with recomme, dations to the IDC.
4. CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE ON HE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EDA.
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Jeff O'Neill summarized tha he had 1) updated the original
EDA Ordinance, 2) reorganiz d the Revolving Loan Guidelines,
and developed a Joint Power Agreement between the EDA, the
HRA, and the City Council. He proceded by explaining the
purpose and function of the EDA to the IDC asking for their
input of No. 4 FUNCTIONS, P WERS, AND DUTIES, C. The Authority
may be a limited partner in a partnership whose purpose is
consistent with the Authori y's purpose. The IDC requested
more information before a c nsensus was made whether to
eliminate or leave in this "tern. Other corrections were
the EDA to be composed of s ven members (1. CREATION, A.)
and (C.) to be correlated with a total of seven members,
the remaining five members with appointed terms accordingly.
Mr. O'Neill handed out the revolving loan guidelines and
informed the IDC that chan es were made to blend with the
EDA Ordinance, he asked th IDC to look at it and respond
at the next meeting. The LF sub-committee of Dale Lungwitz,
Don Smith, Linda Mielke, J ff O'Neill and Koropchak will
meet to review the changes. Koropchak is to set up the
meeting. Concerns express d by the IDC were: Are the
funds located in the 1989 ity Budget, the sub-committee
will recommend EDA members (same as RLF board members)
at the next meeting, the E A shall meet regularly at
least quarterly, must be c ordinating interest from within,
no mention of how the IDC s interrelated with the EDA,
the City Ordinance prevail over other ordinances, important
to keep seperate the funct ons of the HRA and the EDA,
and no mention of capital eturn in the EDA Ordinance.
Mr. O'Neill advised the co mittee members to call himself
or Koropchak with any addi ions or corrections. The IDC
will review and adopt the EDA Ordinance and the Greater
Monticello Enterprise Fund Guidelines at their January
meeting. The subcommittee will recommend seven Board
members at the January mee ing.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT F THE LOCAL AIRPORT PLANS.
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Jeff O'Neill informed the DC that time did not permit
him to further research th, airport issue, however,
stated they were looking f r assistance for snow removal
and upgrading of the local facility. Big Lake has no
interest with financial assistance of the project. Mr.
Harvey Kendall will assist O'Neill with the local contact
person. Tabled until the January meeting.
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6. CONSIDERATION TO MEET WITH TW REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
DUTCH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AG NCY.
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Koropchak informed the IDC th
contacted her of the IDC pote
representatives from the Dutc
to exchange methods used for
meeting would be December 20.
Appointed to represent the ID
Ken Maus. Jeff O'Neill and 01
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PROSPECTs...:
FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY -
a Monticello location. how
on a stand still until the
structure.
t Mr. Sanchez of Bondus Corporation
tial interest to meet with two
Economic Development Agency
conomic recruitment. The
11:15 AM at the City Hall.
was Ron Hoglund. Arve Grimsmo.
ie Koropchak.
he company is still interested in
ver. plans for construction are
completion on a similiar outs tate
SCOVILLE- PRESS INC. - Kor pchak reported she had received
a letter from Scoville Pr~ss. Inc. indicating their decision
to locate elsewhere. Chai person Johnson informed the
IDC he had contacted Mr. rendt who stated that the communities
of Litchfield and Milacaere located within depressed counties
which allows a company ta credits on equipment and the greater
availablity of a labor fo ce willing to work at $4.50 per hour.
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INFECTIOUS WASTE FACILTIY 1- the Planning Commission tabled
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the request for a conditi nal use for an infectious waste
facility until the PCA ha updated their regulations/guidelines
on such facilities. It b'comes difficult for the City to
regulate without State or Federal regulations.
UNDISCLOSED INDUSTRIAL CO PANY - this a regional located
company wishing to reloca e in Monticello with a project
cost of $700.000 to $900. 00 and potential employment of
50 jobs in the medium ski led. skilled. and high skilled
wages.
TWO LARGE RETAIL/COMMERIC,L DEVELOPMENTS - O'Neill and
Koropchak had contacts wih two different large chain
retail companies with inq iries of Monticello site
locations.
CONSTRUCTION FIVE - the C ty Council consensus was the
installation of a storm s wer was an undesirable use of
TIF. Construction Five r quested the use of TIF for
the installation of a 60 "nch storm sewer along the easterly
border of Outlot A (516.8 feet) which would allow them an
extra 47.5 feet width to ccommodate the city's requirements for
parking spaces and setbac s designed around their original
site plan. Total of pote tial 32 jobs plus and substantial'
increase in tax base.
NSP - plans for a spring construction of a 5.460 sq ft facility
in Oakwood Industrial Park.
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7. CONTINUED.
METCALF/LARSON PROJECT - the project continues to move along
at a slow pace with de olition expected in March or April
and construction begin ing in April or May. The HRA has
signed purchase agreem nts with Stelton's, O'Connor, and Jones.
8. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON HE MODIFICATION OF THE CENTRAL
MONTICELLO REDEVELOPMENT PL N.
Koropchak informed the IDC
Development Services, Inc.
Plans, extend the Central M
and modify the TIF Plan for
(NSP). The modifications w
and available current finan
for the Boyle property, Hog
and research the potential
allows for more flexibility
is assisting the HRA.
9. OTHER BUSINESS.
hat the HRA had contacted Business
o combine the current seven TIF
nticello redevelopment Plan boundaries
newly created Economic District No. 1-8
11 allow for an easier bookkeeping system
ial records; allow the use of TIF
und property, and other areas;
f excess surplus reserve funds which
for HRA projects. Mr. Pat Pelstring
Arve Grimsmo reported 185 b ilding permits were issued in 1988.
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The IDC briefly discussed issues of the local industries stating
the approval by NSP for expansion of the Training Center in 1989,
the decrease in employment to 85 at FSI, water supply and pressure
at Sunny Fresh along with oncerns of the treatment plant, and
encourage Titan Recreation 1 Products, Inc. to remain in Monticello
The IDC inquired of the fu
annexing 160 acres to the
How long should the annexa
less than a month, once an
established criteria an ag
the City and the Township,
to the agreement.
Linda Mielke informed the
meeting in December and th
Saturday, January 21, 6:30
is Dennis Smith of Smith a
a motivation speaker.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
ure of the OAA. Potential of
outh within a couple of years.
ion process take? Normal conditions,
area is identified and meets four
eement is established between
however, the Twonship is not bond
not long,
DC that there is no Chamber regular
Chamber Banquet is scheduled for
PM at the Monte Club. Guest speaker
d Associstes in St. Cloud. He is
By consensus of the IDC, t e meeting adjourned with the next
scheduled meeting for Janu ry 19, 1989, 7:00 AM, City Hall.
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Ollie Koropchak
IDC Executive Secretary