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IDC Minutes 02-18-1988 . MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELO MENT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, February 18, 1988 - 7:00AM City Hall Members Present: President She 1y Johnson, Vice President Don Smith, Treasu er Lowell Schrupp, Jay Morrell, Joel Winke1ma , Dan Carlson, Ron Hoglund, and Ollie Koropch k. Members Absent: Dale Lungwitz, Arve Grimsmo, Linda Mielke, Harvey Kendall, and ick Wo1fste11er. 1. CALL TO ORDER. The IDC meeting was called 2. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 21, Don Smith made one correcti Ron Hoglund had recommended continuation of imp1ementat to Monticello rather than s by himself with no furth motion to approve the Janua by Joel Winkelman, the minu . 3. REVIEW OF COMPARATIVE INDUS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. Koropchak reported to the I projection comparison, she community to establish a pa than apply this information felt that time was crucial existing industries, yet re accurate study to document are out of line or if we ar questions if the City is un sewer hook-up costs? Don S to continue the research an and indirect costs associat inorder for the committee t city staff or city council. March meeting. Motion seco no further discussion the m o order by President Shelly Johnson. 1988 IDC MINUTES. n to the January minutes, stating that that the 1988 IDC Goals include the on of extended area metro services ate that this recommendation was made r correction Mr. Smith made a y 21, 1988 IDC minutes, seconded es stand approved. RIAL START-UP AND OPERATING COSTS C that to do an accurate ten year ould need to contact each t percentage rate increase graph to the projections. The IDC or the visit of potential and ognized the importance of an f the City of Monticello costs competitive? The committee illing or unable to change the ith made a motion for Koropchak projections of utility rates d with industrial development make recommendations to the This to be completed by the ded by Lowell Schrupp and with tion passed. Koropchak advised the IDC a out previous concerns by Winkelman Building Corporation regard"ng the City staff's attitude and procedures for development ithin the city. She told of Mr. Harold Jesh telephone c nversation with her stating the their company would no long r tolerate working under the same conditions with the Ci y staff and asked to have the message related to the City Administrator and/or Mayor. Koropchak had spoke with th City Administrator whom agreed a meeting should be set up 0 Dmprove the working relations, however, administration has taken no action. Koropchak . . . . IDC - 2/18/88 recognized the busy schedule of the City Administrator without an Assistant. The IDC felt ore immediate action should be taken as this attitude conce n of the city staff has existed for several years. With con inued comments and the addition of local realtors concern of the City's interest to participate with enhancement of industri 1 development. Also, the IDC questioned whether this is a preception or reality, or if the city lives in the shadow of previous admin"stration. The IDC is interested in the City staff's attitude, t e City's industrial development requirements, and how the rules are applied. The committee felt this was an opportune time for them to receive direct information from an outside developer 0 comparative state and city trends, how Monticello fits into these trends. Recommendation by the IDC was for Koropchak to ar ange a meeting date with Winkelman Building Corporation Presid nt Duane Schultz, Marketing Director Harold Jesh, and Supt. Mike and the IDC for a direct and honest exchange of information, wh reafter, the IDC can develop an action plan for recommendation if need be. It was of the opinion of the IDC that no other City staff pe son attend this meeting to allow the builder/contractor ease of open expression. The IDC is interested in Winkelman reception and the meeting is not to justify staffs position. Also, the IDC agreed that it is essential for the Cit Administrator to attend the IDC regular meetings to develop continuity between the city, the IDC, and developers (to he1 optain the IDC goals and solve problems). Shelly Johnson and Mayor Gr"msmo with approach Rick Wo1fste11er regarding this concern. CONSIDERATION OF STAR CITY ECERTIFICATION PRESENTATION DATE. Koropchak reminded the IDC f Monticello's scheduled date for the Recertification Visitation with three state technicia1 assistance representatives on Wednesday, March 23, 1988, 9:30AM at the City Hall. Participation by the IDC will be discussed at the March 17th meeting. 4. 5. CONSIDERATION OF SPEAKER'S The IDC having received th agenda supplement regardin Curt Carlson. Koropchak a of a specific topic. Two committee: 1) In the earl Companies, Inc., and as an attributes were important f they differ today and how? their company and the cure enhance the contuation of "State of Minnesota" as he Companies, Inc.? If a sub company the IDC recommende banquet speaker by the IDG of the State of Minnesota. TOPIC FOR THE IDC BAN VET. background information in the the recruitment progress of king the committee for a direction opics were recommended by the development stage of Carlson outside business, what community r their site location and would What are the current roles of t roles of the community which his "marriage?" 2) Why the dquarters for the Carlson titute is suggested by the Skip Gage. Other suggested was Elmer Anderson, Past Governor 6. REPORTS. Koropchak reiterated the ritten reports which were accepted by the committee. IDC - 2/18/88 . 7. INFORMATION. The iDC accepted the agenda supplement information. 8. OTHER BUSINESS. None. 9. ADJOURNMENT. By general consensus of the IDC the meeting adjourned. ~ ~Glo:.;:.~ Ollie Koropchak - IDC Executive Secretary . .