IDC Agenda 09-15-1988
e
AGEND.
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL
Thursday, Septembe
City Ha
...----~...
MEMBERS:
Chairperson Shelly
Treasurer Lowell Sc
Ron Hoglund, Jay Mo
Dan Carlson, Linda
Koropchak.
STAFF MEMBER: Jeff O'Neill
EVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
15, 1988 - 7:00AM
1
ohnson, Vice Chair Don Smith,
rupp, Dale Lungwitz, Arve Grimsmo,
rell, Harvey Kendall, Rick Wolfsteller,
ielke, Dennis Taylor, and Ollie
GUEST: Rich Carlson and Mori Malone, Planning Commission members
1. Call To Order.
2. Approval of the August 18 1988 IDC Minutes.
3. Consideration to Review P oposed Ordinance Amendment Regulating
Type of Exterior Building Construction.
4. Consideration to Review P oposed Ordinance Amendment on Landscaping
Requirements.
5. Consideration of Banquet pdate.
6. Consideration of Business Prospect Update.
7. Consideration of Labor Su vey Update.
8. Other Business.
-"
e
---,---
9. Adj ournment .
e
.
MINUT S
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL D VELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 1 , 1988 - 7:00AM
City H 11
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Presid nt Don Smith, Lowell Schrupp, Harvey
Kendall, Da e Lungwitz, Ron Hoglund, Jay Morrell,
Linda Mie1k , Dan Carlson, Dennis Taylor, and
Ollie Korop hak.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
President S
Arve Grimsm .
Johnson, Rick Wo1fste11er, and
STAFF MEMBER ABSENT: Jeff 0' ei11
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Vice President Don Smith a11ed the IDC meeting to order at 7:07AM.
2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 21, 988 IDC MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund made a motion to approve the July 21, 1988 IDC Minutes,
seconded by Harvey Kendal , the minutes stand approved.
.
3. PROSPECT REPORT.
.
Vice President Smith intr duced John Simola, Monticello Public
Works Director and Wright County Solid Waste Management Team
Director to the IDC. The IDC requested that John Simo1a inform
the committee in more det i1 about the proposed construction of
the Resource Recovery Fac lity for Wright County. John gave
a brief background of the Management Team's progress to this
point and explained that or public information the management
team has asked, "Why not Monticello location for the facility?"
The mangement team's site location objective is to stay away
from the higher populatio centers, to be within a close
proximity of an approved andfil1, and to obtain reasonable
affordable land cost. Th facility will decompose 120-160 tons
per day, initial operatio of 8 hours per day with potential
of 16 hours per day, truc traffic will be from within the
county. The 25,000 sq ft resource recovery facility and 50,000
sq ft hanger will be plac d on approximately 20 acres. The
property will be tax exe t, the operation will create 9 jobs,
create an increase in tru k traffic, proposed to be owned
by the county and operati n of facility to be contracted out, and
plans are for a turn key operation by 1990. The odor from the
facility should be well-controlled as the hanger has a
cover, reported John. Te total project cost is approximately
$8,000,000 of which $2,0 0,000 is grant monies. After Mr.
Simo1a left the meeting, the IDe discussed the question, why
not a Monticello location for the Wright County Resource_~ecovery
Facility? Based on the given information the committee saw
/ ,.
IDC Minutes - 8/18/88
.
3. CONTINUED.
no real benefit to the Ci
a facility. Vice Preside
that the IDC has never ma
City's industrial selecti
can locate in industrial
his concern of the City i
IDC make no recommendatio
refer the question to the
outside the powers of the
y, but does see the need for such
t Smith summarized the IDC agreement
e recommendations/decisions of the
n policies of what type of industries
oned land. Smith continued stating
age on this issue; however, the
/decisions and suggests Mr. Simola
City Council as this question is
IDC.
.
MANTEQ - Manteq's original concept was a research & development
company with an riginal base in Michigan. They were
interested in co structing a 20,000 sq ft lab/research
facility with total employment of 70 (contracting and
permanent). During the time we've meet with the
company's representatives, they've changed their plans
and have not sup ly the requested information for the
bank/city to ma e financial/participation decisions.
On July 21, a meeting was held between Norm Strand,
one partner in t e company ownership; Stewart Wilson,
CPA with Yo-Yo CPA Firm; Conrad Larson, Alexandria
Marketing Consultant; George Wilson and Jim Hanagahn,
St. Cloud Security Financial Savings and Banking, and
myself. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Hanagahn, and myself concluded
althrough the co pany had good ideas, the business
plans and projections were incomplete and were not
real, therefore, suggestions were made to the company
to prepare a detailed business plan showing the ability
to repay, stati g the need to hire a business manager,
the benefits to a central intern payroll system, and
suggested privately a benefit to the company to replace
Mr. Stewart Wilson. The company has made attempts
to negotiate co tracts with IBM, Rochester Mayo Clinic,
and McNealius Tucking Company. The company's needs
for a Minnesota facility now include 2,000 sq ft
of office lease space, $100,000 loan for offices in
Rochester, Aust n, and Minneapolis with long range
plans for a 20, 00 sq ft lab/research facility. The company
has established no banking relationship in Michigan.
The bank/city r presentatives see no need for further
negotiations un i1 the suggestions are satisfied.
GROCERY SUPPLIER - I've ttempted to contact Mr. Wally Wilbur;
however, have n t been successful.
.
KEN NIELSON, BUSINESS DE ELOPMENT PROPERTIES - I received a
letter from Mr. Nielson disclosing the name of the
company as Exca ibur Company of Elk River, Mr. Mike
Embertson, owne. This information was disclosed after
City Council ap roval for the up to $10,000 consulting
fee for a Monti ello site location.
WIMAN APPAREL - long ran
.
IDC Minutes - 8/18/88
CUSTOMIZED PAINT SHOP/CON ENTION DISPLAYS - Mike Zieska, Annandale,
No decision has be n made, his building is for sale in
Annandale.
LAKE TOOL - going to leas manufacturing space in Albertville.
DEAN LONNQUEST, MORA - produces Western Lee jackets, cattle and
horse products. E ploys 50 people, needs 4,000 sq ft and
1-2 acres.
INFECTIOUS WASTE FACILITY - Mr. Art Fretag appeared before the
City Council for p e1iminary concept of receptiveness
by the community t an infectious waste facility.
The Council respon ed that the City maintains an open
mind, recognizes t e needs for such facilities; however,
requested more det iled plans, control of the Pollution
Control Agency, an informed Mr. Fretag of no city
financial assistan e on the project. Upon the IDC
recommendation to ontact the communities which had
responded negative y to Mr. Fretag's concept are the
following findings: Plymouth had not been contacted,
Lino Lakes and Map e Grove's Building Inspector
immediately respon ed no because of ordinance restrictions
or community wants, and Moundsview had not dealt with
Mr. Fretag on a pr posed infectious waste facility but
the city has attem ted to work with him on a personal
four-plex developm nt and I was advised that the City
have complete plan and written financing guarantees
before approval. r. Fretag is attempting to sue to
City of Moundsview.
.
Last week Mr. Fret
and myself met to
would be approxima
15,000 sq ft with
build and 10 emplo
business plan and
of questions for t.
will be mailed out
after our meeting
reported Mr. Banke
the proposed proje
however, City Staf
research. The Po
out fact sheets.
per day which the
(not enforced) as
lbs per hour of i
.
g, Mr. Bankey, John Simo1a, Jeff O'Neill,
iscuss preliminary plans. The facility
ely 4,600 sq ft a reduction from
he possibility of lease rather than
ees. The compnay is working on it's
he City Staff will prepare a list
e company to respond to, this list
Friday, August 19, 1988. Wednesday
r. Fretag telephoned my office and
was no longer a partner of his for
t. Red flags are beginning to appear;
will continue with preliminary
lution Control Agency will be mailing
he company plans call to burn 500 Ibs
CA has guidelines but are not regulations
ith a facility which would burn 1,000
fectious waste' (bio-medical).
.
3. CONTINUED.
IDC Minutes - 8/18/88
RSI CONSULTANT. MINNEAPOL S - Mike Goosen. scouting site
locations for an undi closed industrial business.
BUSINESS RETENTION:
CONSTRUCTION FIVE - Gary
met to discuss Constr
for Tax Increment Dis
3.17 acres. would see
total square footage
a total of 14.000 sq
of office/storage war
SUNNY FRESH FOODS - I've
confirm the date for
item: Sunny Fresh's
$43.354.51 compared t
Remember. they are no
their productivity.
aFromboise. Rick Wolfsteller. and myself
ction Five's 1989 proposed development
rict #5. The proposal for Outlot A.
construction of two structures with a
f 24.000 sq ft and mini storage for
t. The 24.000 structure would consist
house bays for lease.
een unable to reach Wayne Horndvedt to
he joint breakfast meeting. Informational
ast quarterly water and sewer bill was
last year's of approximately $25.000.
running two shifts and have increased
his does not include any fines.
4.
Vice President Smith repo ted on the subcommittee meeting.
Shelly Johnson. Don Smith. and Ollie Koropchak decided to
add a local flavor to the banquet by one of two ways or both:
Shelly will work on possi 1e industrial presentations by
Decorative Services. Sunn Fresh Foods. Inc.. and Fulfillment
Systems. Inc. Don will w rk on the possibility of an industrial
trade show of the thirtee Monticello industrial businesses.
This to be held during the cocktail hour. Don cleared the
idea with Chamber Preside t Dan Carlson as not to confict with
the Chamber sponsored Business Expo scheduled for Sunday.
November 13. 1988. Dan saw no problems with the industrial
trade show. Representati e Bill Schreiber will still be
the featured speaker.
.
The committee briefly discussed the menu Options A and B.
with an agreement to combine the dinner choices. Decision
was table wine crafts. h rs d'oeuvres. and dinner choice:
filet with mushroom sauc $10.95. broiled shrimp $11.95.
orange roughy $7.95. and broiled chicken breast/veg $5.95.
Koropchak will deliver t e banquet tickets. ticket sales
list. and cover letter w ich is optional to use.
5. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW RELIMINARY PROPOSED 1989 CITY
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) B DGET.
.
Enclosed with the minute
List as prepared and typ
discussion of the City C
Assistant Administrator
suggested the request fo
Development Director. Ko
is a copy of the 1989 Budget Wish
d by Koropchak for the preliminary budget
unci1. City Administrator and
eing held this 7:00AM. Don Smith
clerical assistance for the Economic
opchak reElied. with training of
.
5. CONTINUED.
IDC Minutes - 8/18/88
the word processor and the purchase of a dictaphone, the
clerical responsibilities ou1d be reduced.
6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW PH: POSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGULATING
TYPE OF EXTERIOR BUILDING ONSTRUCTION.
The agenda supplement gave the background and input from the
Planning Commission, HRA, and Shelly Johnson on the proposed
ordinance amendment regu1 ting type of exterior building
construction. Vice Presi ent Smith expressed his viewpoint
with the IDC goals and Wi ke1man Building Corporation comments
in mind, that if the IDC pproves the industrial/commerica1
structure restrictions th IDC appears as if the right hand
doesn't know what the 1ef hand is doing. The IDC questioned
what the previous require ents were and asked, how the new
proposed restrictions cam about? Koropchak responded that
to the best of her know1e ge a Council member and the Planning
Commission members felt t e over-all physical appearance of
the City of Monticello wa deteriorating, therefore, the City
of Waconiawas contacted or a copy of their structural
restrictions. Waconia's estrictions were somewhat refined and presented
to the Monticello P1annin Commission. The IDC agreed that
they were not convinced 0 the need for the proposed ordinance
amendments regulating typ of exterior building construction
as there appears to be no problems with the current ordinance.
The IDC suggests that a Panning Commission member, Chairperson
Rich Carlson be present a the next IDC meeting for additional
information from the Plan ing Commission's viewpoint. The IDC
feels the issue is import nt enough for the delay of action.
.
Aaait~ona1ly, Smith had e pressed that his outside contacts
would comment that they'l"ked the looks of Monticello, ,the IDC agrees.
7. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW P OPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ONLANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS.
This item is tabled
for discussion with
IDC meeting.
e the committee time to read and
ning Commission member at the next
8. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW T E FOLLOWING REPORTS.
A. REVOLVING LOAN FUND
The subcommittee met yest; rday, August 17, 1988, and completed
the preliminary draft of he RLF policies. With some legal
questions still unanswere and staff administration not
determined, the draft wi1 be presented at the September meeting.
B. RESULTS OF CITY'S ATT TUDE SURVEY
Koropchak asked the IDC m mbers if they wished to receive a copy.
Don Smith responded, yes. Vice President Smith suggested that
tabulations and cross-tab lations be prepared which would pertain
to the interest of the IDC and their goals.
C. HRA'S PROPOSED BUDGET REQUEST.
This an informational ite , was accepted by the committee.
.
.
9.
OTHER BUSINESS.
The IDC reviewed the fina
approved by the City Coun
18% with reductions of 10
of plan review, and the c
The IDC suggests a letter
of the revised fees.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
IDC Minutes - 8/18/88
residential permit survey fees as
11. The total reduction cost of
in inspection fees, 85% reductions
rtificate of survey at $200.
be mailed to developers and builders
The IDC meeting adjourned by a consensus of the committee.
~ '~6)O~
Ollie Koropchak
IDC Executive Secretary
.
.
IDC Agenda - 9/15'/88
.
3. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW PR POSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGULATING
TYPE OF EXTERIOR BUILDING ONSTRUCTION.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROU D.
At the August IDC meeting,
September to allow members
attend. The IDC inquired
for exterior building cons
structures and how the pro
Rich Carlson, Planning Co
Planning Commission member
meeting.
this item was tabled until
of the Planning Commission to
hat the original ordinance was
ruction regulating industrial
osed amendments came about.
ission Chairperson and Mori Malone,
will be present at our September
Enclosed you will find a c
you were previously given
of the original ordinance and
proposed amendments.
4. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW PR POSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ON
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGOUN .
.
Following is a first draft I f an amendment to the landscaping
portion of the zoning ordi nce as presented to the Planning
Commission at their August meeting which received general
support and agreement. The language changes stem from discussion
conducted at the joint meet"ng of the HRA/Planning Commission/
Industrial Development Comm"ttee. Highlighted on the attached
pages are proposed addition /amendments to the ordinance. The
proposed amendments are des gned to accomplish the following:
1)
Provide flexibility by
developed as perimeter
llowing landscaping to be expanded/
f developed area expands.
2) Provides Council with t e option of allowing phasing-in
of landscaping over thr e year time period thus reducing
initial development cos .
The ordinace amendments as roposed do not accomplish the
following:
1) Reduce landscaping requ rements or attempt to differentiate
requirements for commer ial property versus industrial
property.
2) Ordinance amendment doe not establish firm criteria for
deciding which developm nt s will be allowed to phase
installation of landsca iug over a three year period.
.
The HRA hasn't received or eviewed the said proposed amendment
and Mr. Johnson had no comme! ts on the said proposed amendment"
IDC Agenda - 9/15/88
~,
4. CONTINUED.
Inorder to give you the tota picture regarding the landscaping,
the entire section of the or inance is in your packet. Sections
of the ordinance proposed fo amendments are underlined.
-
B. ACTION REQUESTED.
Review proposed ordinance an provide feedback for the Planning
Commission.
~ - -.... .-- -"- .-- -. --. - .- .- -
5. CONSIDERATION OF BAN VET UP ATE.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROU
The IDC Banquet has fast ap roached us with our banquet
scheduled for Monday eveni g. Returned ticket sales are
low, 32 tickets sold as of today, Tuesday. I understand
everyone has a busy schedu e and some monies will be turned
in Thursday, however, I kn w some persons or businesses
have not been contacted ye The committee has worked
hard to add a new flavor t the banquet with nine industries
responding positively to t e trade show (6:30-7:30 PM) and
the program in addition to our featured guest speaker,
Representative Bill Schrei; er, will include three short
local industrial testimont s. Dinner has four menu choices:
... filet, shrimp, orange rou y, and chicken. The social
hour will be an open bar ecause unnoticed by myself, the
tickets which were ordere prior to the IDC decision of
table wine rather than op n bar will have to wait until
next year. Sorry! Banqu t programs will be printed.
please bring your monies o11ected from ticket sales to
me on Thursday morning. on Smith will advise the committee
with further details of t e trade show.
6. F BUSINES I PROSPECT UPDATE.
GROCERY SUPPLIER _ accor ing to Wally Wilbur of Coldwell Banker,
the Washington company i self is researching the probability
of unions in communit es of St. Cloud, Maple Grove, and
Monticello. Mr. Wilbur or Mr. George Stecker have been given
no additional directions for site selection. Mr. Wilbur will
call when he receives ad itional information. The City
Staff will meet with the: Hoglund family to discusS acquisition options
and the possibility of t c1uding the 72.5 acres into the
Monticello Central Redevelopment Project boundaries.
CUSTOMIZIED PAINT - com any plans on hold, current Annanda1e
building for sale.
....................
.
---.---.-'- --.,.-- - ~..."........,-" -- --. - -- -. ,.-.-,,-.-.- .- .- --,'''- .-' ---.- ,-'-~.
.
[K]
Any proposed struc
ordinance and sub
non-conforming but
has been lawfully
date of this Ordin
acordance with the
construction is st
of the effective d
subsequent amendme
a period of more t
days, and continue,
years- Such struc
be a legally non-c
3-2:
GENERAL BUILDING AND
ure which will, under this
equent amendments, become
for which a building permit
ranted prior to the effective
nee, may be completed in
approved plans; provided
rted within sixty (60) days
te of this Ordinance and
ts, is not abandoned for
an one hundred twenty (120)
to completion within two (2)
ure and use shall thereafter
nforming structure and use.
ORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
[A] PURPOSE: The pur ose of this Section of the
Zoning Ordinance IS to establish general development
performance stand rds. These standards are
intended and desi ed to assure compatibility
of use; and to en ance the health, safety and
general welfare 0 the residents of the community.
.
. .~e.. "5 <?.. '" 'l-
\' -e '\) OJ < ~ 4.. y..-..... ~ v-.:\ s..
[E] DWELLING UNIT
1.
No cellar, ba
building shal
independent r
temporarily 0,
2.
Tents, play
may be used
3.
The followin
apply in R-l
ement, garage, tent, or accessory
at any time be used as an
sidence or dwelling unit,
permanentlY,
'ouses or similar structures
or play or recreational purposes.
Architectural Controls shall
R-2, R-3 and PZ-R Districts:
(a) Minimum building width of 24 feet.
(b) Minimum 3:12 roof pitch with minimum
six (6) inch soffit.
(c) must be anchored to a permanent
or treated wood foundation.
(d)
siding shall be permitted
an 12 inches or without a one-half (~)
more overlap and relief.
(e) floor area shall be 1,000 square feet.
(f) All dw llings shall meet all regulations
of the Minnesota Uniform Building Code.
~
(
In all Dist icts, all buildings shall be
finished on all sides with consistent architectural
quality, ma erials and design.
-
4.
.
C;liliC; 'oN l~ruJJd
NW 'InEd '15
PfEd J~E1S0d SO
ll'v'1I )1'1[19:
.
A reconstruction of the
downtown area attracts
ne'W" businesscs~
The Mi.nnesota
Main Street
Program promotes
downtown
enhancement.
.
29~SS NW OIls t~~OW
,\12Mp<~O~~l-] :3 OS:?
oIIa~~~~oW j ~~~8
'~a ~uawdota^aa ~tuouo~:3
l1eq.:Jd':I~~':)11 S^ ~ to
IA\ 'SHE.':! 'CM.~dd!q::> . NW 'lncd '15
':>ul 'uo!.~:>~PUJH-1l0m3:-1JoqS
JO uoqE::rnqnd V
LL L5S 1/1053NNIV'i ',nl/d 15
Ol/OC! I/Ol/NI/:) 3711fl151/3 Z;:;Z
5iJ3NN111d. 5~3.LIH:JiJl1 . 5iJ33N/ON3
HaS', .~.-
,"
.Jt'
Downtown renova
on spurs industrial growth
The City of Black River Falls, Wis onsin is
discovering how an investment in t eir com-
munity can result in economic expa sion,
In 1984, the City underwent reco struc-
tion of a five block section of the d wn-
town at a cost of nearly S 1 million. SEH
provided complete services from initial
planning to construction engineering
services, The renovation included new
sidewalks, streets, utilities and decorative
lighting and landscaping.
Just before the renovation, Black River
Falls experienced the loss of a major
employer in the area. The downtown
reconstruction seemed to encourage in-
dustries to take a second look at the area,
says Tim Marko, SEH Project Manager for
the Black River Falls job.
Leeson Electric, a firm which is building a
new plant in the City's industrial park, sited
the appearance of the renovated downtown
as a main reason for locating in Black River
Falls. A Budget Inn Motel and a WaL Mart
Department store are also under construction. .=
Main Street Coni rence explores renovation ideas
Renewing the image of .\hin St eet was
the theme of a two-day Main Stre t
Conference held in St. PauL in Ju e.
Sponsored by the Minnesota D partment
of Trade and Economic Develop ent, the
conference featured a variety of peakers
including SEH Landscape Archite t c.J, lilly.
The topic of Lilly's presentation as public
improvements, Other speakers d"scussed the
image of Main Street, preserving down-
town's historic assets, building d sign and
rehabilitation, and image buildin .
The goal of the Minnesota Ma n Street
program is to assist dties in dev loping an
org:mized program for enhandn the image
of downtown business districts. Participating
cities can receive assistance in the form of
partnership development, workshopS and
conferences, technical reports, and limited
direct technical assistance.
John Morse, the Main Street Program
Coordinator, says over 50 people from 22
communitieS attended the conference.
This year's conference was the fourth time
Minnesota Main Street has sponsored the
forum. Morse says he hopes the conference
will become an annual event as the Main
Street Program's philosophy recognizes that
downtown improvements are an ongoing
process. -