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IDC Agenda 10-03-2006MEMBERS: STAFF AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - 7:00 a.m. Bridge Room -Monticello Community Center Chair Paul KJ,~wachter, Vice Chair Mik~nedetto, Mary~er, Bill T er, Dick Val enll , Don Roberts, Dar~Oi'son, BarbrS~Cliwientek, Lynne D~~'leming, Do~ann, To~aski, Kelli Huxford, Jim~Tarh'nson, Zon~~zwiller, and Michele Hertwig. Ollie Ko~hak. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Crbst and Council Membe e Mayer. ~~ IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage- levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable industrial ) environment in the City of Monticello. , O Q '~JYY"' 7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) 7: O1 7:05 2. Vote to approve the September 5, 2006 IDC minutes. ~ Q ~~ 3 7:25 ~ •~901,~~-~~ ~~~^' PRESENTATION: City Permit P o°~`~y J~'$°'#eill, Be~~y~dministrator. 'mss-c~`,~"~' Follow-up Business: / ~~ Discuss recommended Ordinance Amen en for Open and ~~or St~.~ a (___-/ ~~ . (Barger) and call for vote if necessary. ~' e r~-,~„~ ~~~~^^ eT~ ~' B. Town Hall Concerns & Issues and BRE -Van Allen_ ~tg~~ ~. o~ bi1`.p 1.:40 ` t~ ~~ ~ ~~~~~ ~~ 7:45 Review the draft copy of the October 3, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. 8:00 6. New Business: 8:01 7. Reports: A. Economic Development Report by Koropchak. 8:15 8. Other Business. ~ ` ~; n ~ ~~ A. Chamber Updates -Chair Hertwig. ~-- \~-'~' B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, November 7, 2006. 8:17 9. Adjournment. ~ ,~ (~` • .~. ~~~~ 1 4r' C. Paul Klemwachter and Chamber - Industnal Luncheon, October 4. ~~~~ ~ '~ ~ ~~ D. Reports from and goals of Subcommitte s: eting, Industrial La d, and ~' ~~ Transportation. °« ~ocn W` ` ~ ~" ~ `~ ~Gr.~.~-.9~~t- _. (~g~C~;l~ '~ ~~~.. c Q-F ~~ C~ ~ '~ ~p$ ~,~.~.~5`+~ '~-Q C.Q.. ~ ~ ~ 5. Mayor's City Update: ~ ~" L--- A. AVR Closing. ~~C ~a,~~ ~~ ~ ~~; B. YMCA property 6~~, 3.. ~~~` ~~-~ dv'~ g<, E ~ Fiber Optics Task Ford (Mayer) w~'~tic~llo i er.co ~ ti~ o~ ~ Questions/answer period ~, ~ ~,''~ p ~ .. -~~ti~„~ ~. `~r~ ~- ~~ ~ c..~ ~ h off- c~ c~ ~~..~ . ~~ ~ ~ `- ~? ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ c~ ~~L ~~ ~ ~ ,~ e ~~ ~~a„c9~-~ t~~ ~~ ~ ~ ,. ~.t ~ ~~ _` ~ ~ ~"~~ ~ ~ ~~ _ ~ c.~ ~~ ~. ~ ~ ~- ~ s ~ a~ c~'~ ~, ` _ ~ _ ~ vh - -~-`-'-' °-"~.`.~ .a a ~ c a,k , v~ rqS- cn ~t'T~ • trtif . ~~~ ~ d~~ ~ ~~~ ~ I~~ '~~ ~ ~ ~ ~-~'' ~`~ ~. ~QC-~Jl vC 4 ~, p (l ~1 S~ `arc" °-' tJ ~v,7Y`~ h~~~ ~ ~-~(~'"~ ~~~ ~\~- c mom... ~ C ~.9.n..,-~:x..StA - c~-c.~.rnst~ MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - 7:00 a.m. Bridge Room -Monticello Community Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Vice Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Tom Feaski, and Michele Hertwig. MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Roberts, Dan Olson, Don Tomann, Kelli Huxford, Jim Johnson, and Zona Gutzwiller. STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak and Jeff O'Neill. COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) Chair Kleinwachter called the IDC meeting to order at 7:06 a.m. declaring a quorum. 2. Vote to approve the August 1, 2006 IDC minutes. BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 1, 2006 IDC MINUTES. MIKE BENEDETTO SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 3. Follow-up Business: A. Discuss recommended Ordinance Amendment for Onen and Outdoor Storage (Barger) and call for vote if necessarv. Barger reported a meeting has been scheduled for September 20, 2006 at City Hall. B. Town Hall Concerns & Issues -What is the role of the IDC? Van Allen sorted the identified Manufacturers Roundtable Issues and Concerns into three categories: qualified workers, cost issues -personnel, and cost issues -business. Benedetto noted the lack of interest in technical careers is also a perception of parents and kids. After 30 years of existence, the Technical School in Buffalo struggles and may close within two years. The school to work program was previously cut. Some students earn post-secondary education credits through Anoka Technical College and transfer to a four-year college/university. Tapper expressed his observation: A comparison of his experience as a youth working in a bike shop, others working on farms. Government regulations and drug issues have affected hands-off mechanical learning for young people. Members agreed to encourage school counselors and students to attend the Chamber IDC Minutes - 09/05/06 Showcase of industrial businesses on October 4th. Tapper also inquired as to why the inability do drug testing in Monticello rather than sending employees to Elk River. C. Discuss time, 2-hour length, and date of IDC meeting and vote if necessary. After noting the IDC meeting date of the first Tuesday of the month was selected in order to review and give input into industrial related items on the Planning Commission Agenda, the IDC agreed to keep the current date and time. Noting the importance of the discussion and feedback from subcommittees, Kleinwachter indicated his attempt to keep the agenda moving. D. Meeting between Paul Kleinwachter and Chamber Board relative to Industrial Luncheon. Kleinwachter reported he and Koropchak attended the Chamber Board meeting to assist with planning the Industrial Luncheon as the two organizations share a common interest to increase communication between students and industrial businesses. Chamber President Hertwig distributed an update on the details of the October 4 luncheon. E. Reports from and goals of Subcommittees: Marketing -Dahl-Fleming reported the marketing committee requested $33,000 from the 2007 city budget, flyers mailed to 55 precision machining companies, billboard up September 1, and Koropchak exploring ways and means of the St. Cloud Industrial Insert in the Business Journal. Koropchak noted at this point, the budget request has not been cut; however, the Council has not set the levy or final budget. BRE -Van Allen reported on the conclusions and recommendations by the BRE related to building permit issues. See attached. Industrial Land -This topic to be a part of the Comp Plan Task Force reported Barger. She and Don Tomann are IDC representatives. Transportation - No report from committee. Schwientek noted the upgrade of I-94 to 61anes from Rogers to Monticello is 20-years out. O'Neill stated the Hwy 101 interchange and Hwy 610 interchange would come first. 4. Mayor's Cit~Undate: A. Final agreement with AVR. Mayor Herbst reported the agreement with AVR is signed with the closing yet to take place (mid October). He felt pretty good about the $3 million dollar budget and felt the land exchange was a fair price. He felt the finished product would be attractive and noted Koropchak does not agree. Koropchak foresees the I-2 zoning as a long-term negative effect on the city. B. Business Community Neighborhood meeting -Herbst reported on the Comp Plan Update stating the business neighborhood meeting was well attended by downtown and industrial business people. He expects the public hearing on the comp plan to be in the spring/summer. C. Fiber Optics Task Force. www.monticellofiber.com Council Member Mayer informed members that he and Herbst met with Tom Ollig, TDS Telecom. Mayer gave a presentation to the Chamber and Lynn Dahl-Fleming to the Rotary. The topic will come to a head by the next IDC meeting, as the feasibility report and the task force recommendation come before the Council on September 25. Fiber optics is served to every home much the same as cable TV. Mayer said: O'Neill's hot list includes right-of--way use and agreement. The objective is not to put the telephone or cable companies out-of-business but to provide a competitive choice of co~ and speed. Feaski reported his phone bill doubled from Rogers to Monticello. Monticello is 2 IDC Minutes - 09/05/06 looking at two scenarios: own the switch or partner. D. Questions/answer period. The City and the Bowling Alley owners exchanged property, the Monti Club and alley for city property north of the Theater along School Blvd. The city has a lease-back to the bowling alley through 2007. Tapper asked about a stop sign at Chelsea East and Fallon and the process for adjusting the speed limit. It appears Chelsea is 35 mph, School 45 mph, and County 117 55 mph. Herbst reported Chelsea Road would be upgraded and the Fallon Avenue bridge completed soon. Lastly, Herbst reported not all the YMCA property lies within the MOAA and work continues on the appraisal. 5. Review the draft conv of the September 5. 2006 Plannins Commission Agenda for industrial_related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. One industrial item appeared on the September 5, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda: Consideration of a request for conditional use permit for open and outdoor storage in an I-2 District, the applicant AME (AVR). A copy of the agenda supplement was distributed to IDC members. Mayor Herbst said the five stalls are for use as overflow to store aggregate. Tapper asked if this would be setting a precedence or set a standard? Members were encouraged to attend the Planning Commission meeting as a quorum no longer existed. Feaski encouraged IDC members to look at the screening behind the Blue Chip building which consists of plantings and fencing and also to note the architectural panels used on the exterior of the building.. 6. New Business: None. 7. Reports: A. Economic Development Report. Schwientek elaborated on the medical treatment facility stating it was a blanketed inquiry from a national company looking through-out Minnesota for a site for an out-patient facility. The proposed facility has no Doctors and could put others out-of-business. Koropchak said responding to the request is a long- shot for Monticello as the requested community quality of life criteria is greater than exist in Monticello today; however, Koropchak sees responding as a way of marketing and the opportunity to expose the name of the City of Monticello for future development. Members accepted the written economic development report. 8. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Hertwig reported on the plans for the Industrial Luncheon of October 4. Also encouraged people to attend the 150`'' Anniversary of the City of Monticello on September 14 at Ellison Park; Chamber September 19th luncheon, program- proposed school referendum; and Candidates Forum, October ~.`.~~ `~ B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday. October 3, 2006. ~~ ~J 3 IDC Minutes - 09/05/06 9. Adjournment. BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC MEETING. MIKE BENEDETTO SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:05 AM. 0 ~ \~~ Ollie Koropchak, Recorder ~ ~ ~~'`' ~ ~ ~~ r ~~~ 1 Q ~.'`fJ ~ 4 '~ ~ ~'~ ~ ` ~ ~ ~~ ~ '~;~~ ~ .~ ~ ~~~ ~r`~ ~~ . ~~ ~ ~ r ^~ J ~ ~ •~, ~ ,'~ ~~~ ~~ V- ~~~' ~. --, 4 • ~~~z..n CITY OF MONTICELLO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UPDATE It is a goal of the City of Monticello to provide excellent service to citizen customers and the development community. Within the last two years, the City's Community Department, including Planning, Economic Development, Building, and Engineering, have worked to develop programs and strategies to better meet the needs of the development community and citizens. These strategies have been developed under the premise that the City, the development community and citizens have a vested interest in working together to achieve mutually beneficial goals. In determining where to focus program efforts and improvements, the City conducted a 2004 survey of the development community and those who had worked through the City's planning process within the last 5 years. The survey concentrated on evaluating the status of development services at City Hall. The Results: • 75% overall satisfaction rating • Opportunities for improvements identified in the survey: o Consistency in application of process and ordinances o Availability of staff • o Review and processing time The City has implemented the following measures in response to concerns: • Established a goal of 90% overall satisfaction with City development services. • Instituted pre-design meetings for all new projects, allowing a up-front discussion of relevant design, land-use and buildings issues, as well as timeline and City review process. • Implemented neighborhood meetings for large-scale or area-sensitive development projects • Created and/or updated all planning forms and checklists. • Created a Development Guidebook, providing development process information from "a to z". • Made significant improvements to the City website to allow for real-time project updates and better access to City staff. • Hired a City Engineer to enable the City to respond more quickly to general engineering questions and concerns and to manage engineering projects and workloads. • Hired an additional full-time building inspector. • Re-structured staffing to create a Building Technician and Community Development Coordinator to assist customers throughout their planning and development process. • Implemented a cost accounting and recovery system. • Instituted a second Planning Commission meeting every other month to handle pure "planning" issues related to long-range planning and ordinance issues. • Developed a feedback form for gathering ongoing input on customer satisfaction. Each of the above strategies is aimed at achieving a higher satisfaction percentage from customers. Realizing that this is an ongoing process, the City's Community Development department welcomes your comments and questions. We also appreciate your support within the community. We are all working toward building a better Monticello! ~-~-~ ~ . 1l~nufacturers [roundtable June 7, 2006: Monticello ~~._~ C~_ ~ E~~~ G `1 G S ~~ ~~ S'S'UES' AND C0IVCERNS IDENTII,I~ Qualified Workers ~- 2. Finding qualified workers ~~ ~~'~ S ~- ~~ ~ ~~ 4. Lack of young people interested in manufacturing careers 7. No promotion of manufacturing careers in middle and high schools ~0. Soft skills rofessionalism and leaders~i in the work lace ~p P p 15. Training needs in project and quality management 6. Technical schools lacking trainii~g/capacity 9. Technical colleges need more support from the State Cost Issues -personnel -- 1. Healthcare costs for employees (tlou~Ie digit in~red~~s) 3. Workers compensation costs/increases 13. Drug testing Cost Issues -Business ~-" 14. Property zoning issues buffer zones 5. Prime interest rates (up and down/fed reserve issues) 1 1. Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership Grant: Cumbersome process for small business (too much paperwork and time required) 16. Small businesses "get lost" in the web of business assistance/resources 18. Emergency assistance (natural disaster, etc) for business . 8. Foreign markets and competition drive down profits 12. Global manufacturing issues: shipping/receiving, documentation, how to get started, training from the State on global competition 17. Global competition for resources • • BRE/IDC Small group Meeting -14 August 2006 -7.~30am Members attending: Don Tomann, Michele Hertwig, Dick Van Allen Discussed: Building permit issues, Small group meetings, and Data Base. Conclusions and recommendations: A) Building permits: 1. After hearing Jeffs presentation of the goals for improvement of the building permit issuance and process it was concluded that further interviews with dissatisfied customers is not useful at this time. 2. Recommendation to city -Permits and permit procedures should be handled as three separate and specifac areas. Industrial, Commercial Residential 3. Committee Conclusion / recommendation to the city -When permits are issued by the city it has been determined that previous recommendations have been included, building plans have been reviewed and approved, fees have been disclosed, and that building may continue to completion, including the required infrastructure without further changes. 4. Recommendation to IDC -BRE/IDC should follow city progress on this issue as a watchdog, providing feedback when necessary, without becoming involved in the . determination of the actual permit process. S. BRE Committee recommends that Jeff O'Neil be invited to give a short positive presentation at the October IDC meeting that includes: • An overview of what the city does right • Good parts of the permit process • Permit process being worked on, the improvements implemented in August, September and what's planed for implementation by year end 2006. B) BRE smaUgroup meetings -Conclusion • are scheduled as first and third Monday after the IDC monthly meeting to be held at UMC at 7:30am. • The committee will decide at the first monthly meeting whether the second is necessary and if necessary whether another Location is desirable. C) Data Base - Commlttiee will continue to pursue establishment of data base defining use at the next committee meeting. Respectfully, Dick Van Allen • ~~°F~ C5~ AGENDA MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 6:00 PM Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and Sandy Suchy Council Liaison: Glen Posusta Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Gary Anderson, Ollie Koropchak, Kimberly Holien and Steve Grittman - NAC 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of September 5th, 2006. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. Citizen comments. • Planning Commission Candidate Interviews Public Hearng -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage Planned Unit Development for a restaurant use in a B-3 (Highway Business) District. Applicant: Brendsel Properties, Inc. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration to review for discussion an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapters 6A (R-lA Single Family Residential District) and 7A (Single Family Residential District). Applicant: City of Monticello Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a request to amend Chapter 3 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance regulating the height and area of signs in a freeway overlay zone within commercial districts. Applicant: Monticello Planning Commission Consideration to review for discussion a draft framework for an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance for Planned Unit Developments. 10. Adjourn. r~ IDC Agenda -10/03/2006 7. Economic Development Director's Report• LEADS: a) Out-of--state aluminum and glass company - 65,000 sq ft building, 50 jobs initially up to 80 jobs. Upon receiving and analyzing their preliminary application for the discount price of $1.00 per sq. ft., the company wage levels did not meet the wage criteria of - at least an average of $16.00 per hour, exclusive of benefit. After review with the HRA, they were offered 8 acres at $3.00 per sq ft plus trunk fees. Based on a map with proposed boundary lines the company has indicated a site within the business center. The attached building was recently constructed in Utah. They are looking at five other communities in MN. Back in MN in October. b) Albertville company -With the Otter Creek 3rd Addition Plat -Lot 2, Block 1, was offered this company fora $1.00 per square foot. Looking at 2007 project. Small project 10,000 sq ft. c) Washburn Computer Group -Building permit issued September 7 for renovation of the Clow Stamping building. Plans call for eliminating front dock doors and reducing the size of the overhead doors along Fallon Avenue. Inside renovations include office and c~onst~uctio~f ap,_ „ c~ , ~ ` ` "' ~'- area for repair stations. Q ~ V~ ~ ~-u~ _ ~ ~ °" ~ ~ C d) Precision Technologies -Started moving process from Rogers. e) Karlsburger Foods, Inc. - EDA loan of $200,000 approved for machinery & equipment. Construction moving along. Reported kids on the construction area. See attached. f) Medical treatment facility -According to state, Monticello still on the list. g) Custom manufacturer of die cut and thermoformed components. Message 9/22/06 OTTER CREEK 3rd ADDITION: The plat for the 53 acres of additional land purchased by the city from Chadwick is on the Council agenda for September 25 to approve the modifications. Fourteen acres are for AVR. General grading of the entire area has commenced including preparation of the AVR site in anticipation of their fall construction. Council will also award the bid for the construction of the utilities and extension of Dalton Avenue, Dalton Court, and portion of Dalton Way on September 25. ~'-' ~ ~`^- `~'^~ ~ dam{ `t - 1'.''~a RECONSTRUCTION OF CHELSEA ROAD: At September 25 Council meeting, Council members will consider authorizing preliminary survey and feasibility study for reconstruction of ~ Chelsea Road between Fallon Avenue and County Road 18. CHELSEA ROAD WEST LIGHTING project in city business center was deleted by the ' Council. As the developer of the industrial park, to enhance security and safety, and to set an example, I was surprised. The companies have been advised that lighting is part of the no assessment. FIBER OPTICS -The Council will hear the findings of the Feasibility Study and consider the recommendation of the Task Force at the September 25 meeting. MEETINGS - * Out-door Storage - I attended the meeting with Jeff, Angela, Bill, and Mary on September 1 IDC Agenda - 10/03/2006 * Gave Steve Sussman, Positively Minnesota, on September 11 a tour of the Business Center and other developed areas. Working with him on proposed aluminum and glass company and medical facility projects. * Worked atee-box at the Wright County Economic Development Partnership Golf Outing in Buffalo on September 7. Marketed the Business Center. WSB Team of Bret, Jeff, Rick and Steve Grittman took first place. * Meeting with real estate firm who's client are industrial and technical firm. * Continue to visit with existing industries on future plans. * Follow-up meeting for HRA between Frie, Conroy, and myself. TAX ABATEMENT -Continue to draft policies for HRA and Council to consider. HOUSEKEEPING - Followup on recorded mortgage for Transformation Home Loan and EDA Loan. GMEF Loan No. 019 balloon payment plus accrued interest paid on September 27. Three inquiries on Transformation Home Loan Program. 2 ~~. ~.~ 4_~y ~ ,: ; ~. ~ e ~tv ~;{.. u) :. i `. >,5'; ~ , ~~~ ~, ~ ~.`:~ ,Anat.. 'zrH ~ *y ~ f' .:•;t,`'u;, ~ ~yµ. `d ~~ ~ ~ i ..r t .1, ~~~ -~ ~ } r L , .L ` ~ 1 , , L ux:a, `~ ; ~ ~~ ,9 • Y ~~ a Z ~~ ~ ~ rn gj ~ ~ 11 V~ II !t~ _~ ~R ~~ ~u ~~ ~, W~ U p U O ~ Z m ~ ~ m g ~ ~ ~ U ~ U H ~ z a O a e~ ~~ I~ ml ~ ®~ . f 6 d tt a g sz • • • Page 1 of 2 Ollie Koropchak ~ ~ From: Mike Maher [Mike@karlsburger.com] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:57 AM To: Ollie Koropchak Subject: Re: HRA Meeting Hi Ollie, Yes, We have been having kids on 4 wheelers and dirt bikes riding around and inside our building. They have also been riding on the mound of Dirt behind our property on the cities property. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Ollie Koropchak To: Mike Maher Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 1:42 PM Subject: RE: HRA Meeting • • The HRA meeting is Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 6:00 p.m. in the Boom Room, in the Community Center. For your information, I should be getting the revised Loan Agreement this afternoon and I'll forward it to you. I've written the council agenda item for the 25th of September, they just ratify that the EDA approved your loan accordance to the Guidelines. No need to be there as on the consent agenda. Secondly, regarding the HRA or EDA, the commissioners are appointed by the Council each January, those whose term expires. There's also the IDC (Industrial Development Committee). Thirdly, I mailed you a gratis invitation to the Industrial Luncheon. Do I have a taker? I've enjoyed working with Karlsburger Foods and look forward to completion of your facility and involvement in the community. Mike, did you say last night that people are driving within your property along Chelsea? I need to keep the appropriate people aware of any potential security or safety issues. Ollie From: Mike Maher [mailto:Mike@karlsburger.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:55 PM To: Ollie Koropchak Subject: HRA Meeting Hi Ollie, Can you confirm date and time of the HRA meeting so I can put it on my schedule. Also wanted to let you know that I enjoy working with you and both of your committees. After I am established as a Monticello Community member I would be interested in becoming involved with the community and possibly the Economic Development Association. Maybe at a later point you can let me know what is involved with participating with these projects. Thanks, Mike Michael H. Maher President & CEO Karlsburger Foods, Inc. 9/25/2006 Page 1 of 1 Ollie Koropchak From: Michele Hertwig [majirs@tds.net] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 12:54 PM To: Ollie Koropchak; Paul Kleinwachter Subject: IDC meeting on Tuesday Hi Ollie & Paul, I won't be able to make it to the IDS meeting on Tuesday. My son is getting married on the 7th and I've got some last minute things to take care of that day so I can be at the Banquet on Wednesday. Upcoming Chamber notes: Tues., Oct. 17th Chamber Lunch: Dr. Mahoney from Monticello Clinic will be speaking about how to stay well in the flu season Candidate Forum: Wed., Oct 18, 6:30 pm in the Mississippi Room Senator Coleman is coming Friday, Oct. 20u for morning continental breakfast -between 8-10 (he will call and confirm time). We have confirmed Silver Springs, and are sending a group email for people to save date. Cost will be $10 for continental breakfast. Mark your calendars and please spread the word. Thanks! Michele Hertwig MAJIRS! Advertising & Design majirs _tds.net p: 763.295.4393 f: 763.295.8858 PO Box 681 Monticello, MN 55362 9/28/2006