IDC Minutes 02-18-1988
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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7. INFORMATION.
The iDC accepted the agenda supplement information.
8. OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
By general consensus of the IDC the meeting adjourned.
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Ollie Koropchak -
IDC Executive Secretary
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