IDC Agenda 11-05-2002AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
. Tuesday, November 5, 2002 - 7:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce Office, Broadway and Pine Street
MEMBERS: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Mary Barger, Kevin Doty, Tom Lindquist, Bill
Tapper, Tom Ollig, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Susie Wojchouski, Barb Schwientek,
Dan Olson, and Kelli Huxford.
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Rober Belsaas.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, and Ollie Koropchak.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
7;02 2. Vote to approve the October 17, 2002 IDC minutes.
7:06 3. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
a) AnneXation hearing and ruling.
b) Amendments to the Comp Plan as approved by City Council. Status of the
Council recommendation to establish a task force for implementation of the
Comp Plan.
7.20 4. Discussion on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to
accomplish the goal of the IDC: To provide a continuous stream of available
industrial land with infrastructure potential.
a) Vote to mail the IDC minutes and BRE Visit summaries directly to the City
Council and Planning Commission members.
b) Vote to endorse the formation of a subcommittee to complete the Business
Park Development 101 Exercise and appoint a representative.
c) Review the draft copy of the November 7, 2002 Planning Commission
Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on au IDC position or
action if necessary.
d) Follow-up on IDC request for HRA to reinstate use of committed funds and
draft a letter to city staff, City Council, and Planning Commission.
e) Review current list of tasks established to accomplish the goal of the IDC.
8:00 5. Request by the [DC Membership Subcommittee for input and vote to amend the
IDC Organization and Membership Guidelines as recommended.
g: ~ 0 6. Reports:
BRE Scheduled Visits -Bondhus Corporation (Olson/Koropchak)
Unofficial BRE Visit with John Bondhus -Van Allen.
Economic Development Report -Koropchak.
8:29
Other Business.
8:30 9
Adjournment.
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• MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 7:00 a.m.
Monticello City Hall, Academy Room, 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Kevin Doty, Tom Lindquist, Don Roberts, Mike
Benedetto, Susie Wojchouski, and Dan Olson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Tom Ollig, and Barb Schwientek.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayo-° Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Ask for volunteer to take IDC minutes.
Chair Van Allen called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Vote to a rove the August l 5 2002 and Se tember 19 2002 IDC minutes.
Mike Benedetto made a n~iotion to approve the Auga+st 1 ~, ?002 IDC minutes. Seconded by Kevin
Doty and ti-~ith no core^ections or additions, the rnir~utes were upproved as written.
Susie Wojchouski made a motion to approve the September 19, 2002 IDC minutes. Seconded by
Mike Benedetto and with no corrections or additions, the mn~utes were approved as written.
3. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
a) Annexation hearinv and ruling.
b Amendments to the Com Plan as a roved b Cit Council. Status of the Council
recommendation to establish a task force for implementation of the Comp Plan.
In the absence of Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill, Koropchak reported the annexation hearing had
been held the middle of September and the ruling is anticipated sometime in late December. No
task force has been established, city staff and city engineer/planner consultants to meet first to
develop agenda. Van Allen volunteered to be a member of the Task Force.
4. Discussion on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to accomplish the goal of
the IDC: To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infi-astructure
potential.
a) Feedback on O'Neill/Wojchouski/Osowski meeting. Susie reported she had tried Judy
Osowski three times to set up a meeting. The ball -s now in the court of Osowski.
b) Establish-nent of a subcommittee to develo effective wa s to influence decisions
zoning/PUD of the Plannin Commission Cit Council and administrative staff.
Chair Van Allen informed members that in his research it appears to him that land use/zoning
decisions are done by the time it reaches the City Council agenda. Maybe a better place to
influence decisions is through 1DC action or attendance at the Planning Commission meetings.
IDC Minutes - 10/17/02
To be on the Planning Commission Agenda, contact Jeff O'Neill or Lori Kreamer. Van Allen
requested the name and term of the Planning Commission members. As the Plannang
Coyiv»isszon n7eets the first Tuesday ~f each month al 7: 00 p. m. and i» order for the IDC to
influence or contribute input to industrial related agenda items, Dorn Roberts made a motion to
amend the IDC Organization and Membership Guidelines changing the regular meeting date
f}•orn the third Thursday of each month to the first Tuesday of each month beginning November ~,
2002. Motion seconded by Mike Benedetto and with no further discussion, the motion passed
unanimously. Because November 5 is Election Day, the IDC will meet at the Chambe-- Office
and the Planning Commission meeting is rescheduled to November 7, 2002. Other organizational
discussion tabled to the November 5 meeting. Koropchak informed members of the Business
Park Development 101 presentation at the NAHRO Conference noting she thought the exercise
would be worthwhile as it would prioritize industrial site options for purchase. The three phases
of development include planning, financing, and marketing. The thought is to create a
development committee consisting of an IDC, HRA, and Council or Planning Commission
member, public utility representative, and the city engineer consultant to work through the
exercise.
c) Clarif IDC's recommendation: To recommend use of committed reserve funds for
ac uisition of land for industrial develo ment or to recommend use of committed reserve fiords
for interchange and/or street/utilit~mprovements. With discussion at the Plam~ing Commission
meeting for the city to use the reserve funds for infrastructure or interchange development, Mike
Benedetto made a motion to reinstate to the Planning Commission and City Council the IDC's
recommendation is to use the committed reserve funds to purchase 200 acres of land for future
industrial development. Seconded by Kevin Doty and ti~~ith no further discussion, the motiof7
passed ununirnously. The IDC requested the HRA reaffirm the committed use of their reserves;
thereafter, a letter be drafted and submitted to city staff, City Council and Planning Commission.
5. Vote to confirm the a ointment of Kelli Huxford as a member of the IDC and to direct the
Membersh~ Committee to draft a policy of stimulations for IDC membership and to recruit
candidates for Officers of the 1DC.
Koropchak informed members that the Membership Committee was made up of the IDC Chair
and Vice Chair, Don Smith and Koropchak. The (DC confirms all new members by a majority
vote. Historically, a representative of the local power plant as been a member of the IDC. Upon
the resignation of Ellen Perrault, HRA Commissioner Darrin Lahr suggested a waiting period
while the plant re-organized. Lahr suggested the na-ne of Kelli Huxford, Communications
Director at the plant, as a replacement and Huxford accompanied Lahr to the Industrial Banquet
this past spring. Wojchouski having talked with Lahr, concu--red with Koropchak. Mike
Benedetto made a motion to appoint Kelli Huxford as a member of the IDC replacing the
vacancy created by the resignation of Ellen Perrault Kevin Dory seconded the motion and with
no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Dan Olson volunteered to replace Don
Smith on the Membership Committee. Koropchak to set up a meeting date next week for the
committee to draft a policy of stipulations for IDC membership and to recruit candidates for
Officers of the IDC. It was suggested the committee members get ideas from previous members
Shelly Johnson and Don Smith.
6. Reports:
BRE Scheduled Visits -Attached Summaries. Accepted.
Unofficial BRE Visit with John Bondhus. No report by Van Allen.
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Economic Development Report -Written reported accepted. Additionally, Koropchak presented
members with a copy of an article from the MN Real Estate Journal regarding Elk Rive- and
their recently implemented Location Site Guide. Koropchak noted she had called for a copy.
Koropchak also noted the request from Noel LaBine, Wright County Economic Development
Partnership, to partner with two other cities ($1,000 each) to participate in aNorth by Northwest
Site Selection Conference in November. This sponsored by the MN Real Estate Journal and St.
Thomas University. This entitles one person to participate in the Round Table discussions and
share a booth. Participants are brokers, developers, contractors, and manufacturers. Although a
discussion for the Marketing Committee, Koropchak asked for input. The IDC felt if money
were available, Monticello should participate independently. Koropchak has e--r-ailed the
.fournal recent construction projects such as UMC groundbreaking, Landmark Square, Hans
Hagen Homes,etc.
Other Business.
Van Allen talked about the sanitary sewer capacity needs of Sunny Fresh and misinformed
information reported by some Council candidates such as the costs of a lawn mower and light
poles purchased by the City.
9. Ad~urnment.
The 1DC meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday -November 7, 2002
8:00 P.M.
Members: Dick Frie, Robbie Smith, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsten and Lloyd Hilgart
Council Liaison: Clint Herbst
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Steve Grittman
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held October 1, 2002.
Approval of the minutes of the special Planning Commission meeting held October 14,
2002. Approval of the minutes of the special Planning Commission meeting held October
28, 2002.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit and variance
allowing construction of accessory structure in excess of 1200 square feet. Applicant:
Craig and Naomi Schibonski
6. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for preliminary plat approval for Monticello
Business Center 2°d Addition. Applicant: Michael Krutzig and Daryl Krutzig
7. Discussion regarding proposed re-zoning of the West Side Market property.
8. Review revised sketch plan for the `Bruggeman" residential PUD, now referred to as M.W.
Johnson residential PUD.
9. Summary of the Fair Housing discussion at the HRA meeting of October 2, 2002.
10. Adjourn
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MEMBERSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE SUMMARY
October 23, 2002 - l 1:30 a.m.
Dick Van Allen, Mary Barger, Dan Olson, and Koropchak.
Purpose of Meeting: To draft a policy of stipulations for IDC membership and to recruit
candidates for Officers of the IDC.
The subcommittee reviewed the IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines and the 2002
IDC membership list.
1. The subcommittee recommends the IDC Committee Size remain as written and to consider
replacing those seats vacated by Bob Mosford and Don Smith which would bring the IDC voting
membership to 14.
2. The subcommittee recommends amending the IDC Organizational and Membership
Guidelines, IV. Standing Committee Members. From President of the Monticello Area Chamber
of Commerce to Chair or President of the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce.
3. Based on the two vacant positions under Service Occupation and the current objective of the
IDC: To lobby for the purchase of 200 acres of land for future industrial development; the
Subcommittee recommends an individual(s) with lobbying skills and commitment to assist in
accomplishing the IDC objective. Those Service Occupation and names suggested: Lawyer -
Steve Conroy; Elected County Commissioner or appointed Planning Commissioner -Pat
Sawatzke or Rod Dragsten; Marketing -Lynn Dahl or Michele Hartwig.
4. The Subcommittee request the IDC members suggest other names.
5. The following names were considered for IDC Chair: Mary Barger, Don Roberts, Tom
Lindquist, Kevin Doty, Bill Tapper, and Tom Ollig.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the t13~sdzy of each month at
7:00 a.m. in the Monticello City Hall, Academy Room. Special meetings maybe called by
the Chairperson and Executive Director.
Objective: As written and adopted by the Annual Industrial Development Committee
Action Statement.
Committee Size: While there is no set or definite size established, it is generally
understood that the committee will not exceed 16-18 members.
IV. Make-up the Committee: Committee members must either work or reside in the
community of greater Monticello. Individuals who are involved in an occupation or
profession that provides services to the community of Monticello but is not headquartered
within the community may also serve as members of the committee.
Standing Committee Members:
~~ ~.. President of the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor of the City of Monticello. Non-voting.
Economic Development Director of the City of Monticello.
Chief Building Official of the City of Monticello.
V. Officers: The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary shall be elected
annually at the January meeting. Length of office term shall not exceed three consecutive
years. '
City Staff Members: Non-voting.
Administrator of the City of Monticello.
Assistant Administrator of the City of Monticello.
Minutes of each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary. Committee
correspondence are the responsibility of the Economic Development Director.
VI. Length of Membership Term: Members shall serve for three year terms on a three year
rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year.
Individuals wishing to continue serving on the committee many so indicate prior to the
expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the
Industrial Development Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation.
VII. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the
Executive Director. The Industrial Development Committee must confirm all new
members by a majority vote.
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VIII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each
member is expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings in any given year. A year is
defined as beginning on the 1st of January and ending the 31th of December.
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6c. Economic Development Director's Report.
a) HRA - On the November 6 HRA agenda, the commissioners are being requested to
reinstate the use of their committed reserve funds for the purchase of 200 acres of land for
future industrial development. They are also being requested to endorse the formation of
a subcommittee to complete the Business Park Development 101 Exercise and to appoint
a representative.
b) After further discussion with the HRA, MN Real Estate Journal and Wright County
Partnership, the decision was for the City of Monticello to jointly participate in the North
by Northwest -Site Selection Conference scheduled for November 22, 2002, 8:00-12:00
noon at the Northland Inn. Our contribution of $1,000 is subject to the Wright County
Partnership soliciting two other communities. Benefits: The city will share in the county
booth marketing the City of Monticello and the County Executive Director will
participate in the round table panel discussions. Other scheduled participants are St.
Cloud, Chisago County, and Sherburne County. The program for the event is being
coordinated by St. Thomas University and will consist of four speakers. Without the
program agenda being finalized, the HRA elected to wait and independently participate at
the annual conference in October if the opportunity arises.
c) Sunny Fresh Expansion -Consideration of amendment to conditional use permit for
planned tulit development ........ on the Planning Commission and City Council agendas
October 28, 2002. Amendment approved subject to certain conditions. Partial set of
building plans submitted, building permit not issued. Footing permit issued.
d) Sunny Fresh/Cargill presented the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership with a
check for $60,000 at a breakfast on October 28. The redevelopment and workforce
housing project is a joint effort between the City, the HRA, Sunny Fresh, and the CMHP.
The project would not have proceeded without the contribution from Sunny Fresh. The
corporate contribution enhances the quality of the finished product while still meeting the
targeted income levels.
e) Tax Abatement -Rick Wolfsteller and myself will attend a workshop among County
Commissioners on October 29 as they discuss the county's position relative to use of tax
abatement. Tax abatement is a financial tool available to cities, counties, etc. It works
much like TIF but is less restrictive and the tax increment revenue is generally less. This
depends on the number of taxing jurisdictions participating. Criteria must be established
prior to use. At this point, the City of Monticello has not developed nor approved any
criteria. This tool was established by Legislation a few years ago, as the TIF rules
become more restrictive.
f) UMC -Building plans submitted, building permit not issued, grading permit issued.
Couple of issues brought up by Don Tomann. L Relative to landscaping and grading
near ponding easement. Engineer Consultant comment "Do not encroach or berm in our
easement" A ponding easement ('/~ to 1 acre) exists on the southerly portion of the lot
purchased from Pfeffer. This unknown to Tomann until plat filed. Tomann position - if
he had to purchase ($32,500 to $65,000) the property, he felt they could landscape and
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construct a pathway around the pond for employee use; otherwise, the city can purchase
the property from UMC. Check on storm fee credits. 2. Installation of fire hydrant along
Chelsea Road. Surprise to UMC. Two fire hydrant will be installed on site. What is the
purpose of the Chelsea Road hydrant and why is it the obligation of the buyer (business)
and not the seller? 3. The building size has grown from 60,000 to 64,000 sq ft plus a
8,000 sq ft mezzanine. With the growth of the building size, will the estimated market
value increase to allow for additional TIF assistance? Building plans at County Assessor
to calculate estimated market value of building.
g) October 23, met with Mike Hammer and Chuck Van Heel relative to proposed East 7
Street project and Fallon Avenue building. Discussed 1. Proposed County Road ] 8
interchange. 2. Use of TIF for East 7 Street project -Suggested meeting with Mark Ruff
relative to potential use of TIF. 3. Discussed Fallon Avenue TIF Contract. Can they buy
down TIF debt or amend restrictive use clause. Both are options, suggested to approach
the HRA for authorization. 4. Reduced price on Fallon Avenue building. 5. Marketing
tool: Trunk fees paid unless wet industry. 6. East 7 Street assessments. Public hearing
October 28 at Council and referred to Rick.
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IDC MEMBER INDUSTRY
Name _Dan Olson/Ollie Koropchak Name Bondhus Corporation
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Date of Visit October 30, 2002
Summary of Visit:
Primary Contact John Bondhus. President
Phone 763-295-2162
E-Mail ~~~~w.bondhus.com
Location 1400 East Broadway
Monticello, MN
Time of Visit 2:00 p.m.
Agreed to a two-way linkage to the City website.
The Bondhus Corporation bean about 35 years ago and currently employs 88 people.
John noted he was a charter member of the IDC who assisted in the preparation of the
data necessary for Star City designation.
3. Taxes and an available labor pool are important to a small business owner. Suggested
marketing to attract commuters: At least $2,000 per year spend per commuter. John had
requested a copy of local tax rates. Presented a copy of the analysis of 2002 property tax
data from the League of Minnesota Cities.
4. Felt the Power Plant hurt the City of Monticello. Things came to easy.
Bondhus Corporation looking to perhaps se out in the future (beyond five years).
Looking elsewhere beyond the city and township limits. Feels the city staff and engineer
consultant run the city. (Projects driven by the engineer consultant.) Feels the city
constructs infrastructure and assesses the abutting property owner prior to its need.
6. Felt the break-even point for city revenue and expenditure (services) for a home requires
$300,000 market value.
7. Suggested the local post office be customer sensitive. Does not deliver mail with street
address only or without PO Box.
8. Asked about when the dirt in the area of Bondhus and school would be moved as
promised where the water/sewer line was installed?
9. Suggested the following types of businesses be added to the Local Industrial Supplier list:
Wes Olson Electric under commercial electrical, travel agencies, insurance agencies, and
computer services.
10. Appreciated the visit and information provided.
11. Meeting concluded at 3:25 p.m.
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Schedule and written summary form
IDC member:
Dan Olson & Ollie Koropchak
INDUSTRY:
Bondhus Corporation
John Bondhus, President
1400 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
PH: 763-295-2162
DATE OF VISIT:
October 30, 2002 @ 2:00 pm
NOTES:
• Discussed purpose of IDC and purpose of our visit: to retain Industrial Business
and pursue more industrial land
^ John seemed understanding of the role of the IDC and was very
supportive of our efforts. He supports the idea of strong industry
complimenting a strong city.
^ Agreed to being linked with the city web site
^ John discussed the surrounding land from his business possibly
being sold.
^ Although it is 5 + years out, the possibility is still there to expand
or relocate.
• I sensed that cost is not John's greatest concern however
the concern is still present.
• John did share past and ongoing frustrations, which I
interpreted as lack of communication: add-ons, last minute
changes and demands that just did not seem sensible. "It's
hard to even think about expanding because you really
can't get a final cost figure". John seems to have many
examples supporting his frustrations and concerns.
^ John had concerns of higher taxes for him vs. surrounding
community.
• Ollie had information showing his concern is accurate
although he seemed pleasantly surprised that the difference
was less than he anticipated. Ollie did a great job of
reminding John of the benefits that come with tax money.
^ INTERESTING FACT: many employees travel west from the
metro area homes to work at Bondhus.
^ COMMUNITY SERVICE CONCERN: having trouble with mail
address to the business name, not PO Box, being returned to sender
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IDC AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
7:00 a.m.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
Broadway & Pine Street (Trunk Highway 25)
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the I-94 property for commercial use. The MOAA and the City agreed on the land use as
industrial. WBS, Inc. previously indicated the 27 acres along I-94 and abutting West Chelsea
Road could be served by gravity tlow. Bottom-line the negotiations are further apart.
The IDC asked "What's next?" Options: 1. Gold Nugget parcel. MOAA and City need to
resolve land use differences. 2. Bohano^ parcel -Infrastructure more difficult and land use
difference. Asking the Mayor, if the City was ready for industrial development? f fe responded,
"Not at this time, not until a change of mind of Council." Smith recalled the differences
between the City and Township during the NSP annexation in 1973-1974 when Mayor Con
Johnson and Franklin Denn had one-on-one discussions which resulted in an agreement between
the city and township. The Mayor reported he and Denn have met several times and agree, the
Council is not in agreement. O'Neill again mentioned the Planning Commission on several
occasions have been asked to address a land use change on the Gold Nugget property but have
responded "no." As an outsider, Shelly Johnson suggested the need to talk to each Council and
Planning Commission member about the impact of industrial development to the community.
Smith sees the issue as more complex today than previously. Chair Van Allen suggested a
subcommittee of MOAA, township, and Council to brain storm for development of a working
agreement. O'Neill stressed the importance of including the Planning Commission. Suggestions
included a subcommittee consisting of Planning (Dick Frie), Township, Council (Bruce Thielen),
County (Pat Sawatzke), and IDC (Mike Benedetto and Dick Van Allen). The IDC summarized
the discussion: 1. For the IDC to proceed with the recruitment of a township representative as a
member of the IDC. 2. For the Mayor to continue addressing Council members on the
importance of industrial development and the need to resolve land use issues. 3. Chair Van
Allen and Benedetto to meet to discuss strategies for the potential formation of a subcommittee
to address the need for cooperative land use decisions and its impact to the community (meaning
city, township, schools, hospitals, county, businesses and residents).
Approve the recommendation of the Membership Subcommittee.
Smith reported on the membership subcommittee meeting held between Lindquist, Van Allen,
Smith, and Koropchak. The subcommittee agreed and recommends the IDC accept the leave of
absence request of Bob Mosford with a review at annual appointments. Each member was to
contact an individual identified by profession for interest in IDC membership. Van Allen
reported Hospital Administrator Barb Schwientek said "yes" and Lindquist reported Dan Olson,
local insurance agent said "yes". Koropchak reported Darrin Lahr was over-committed at this
time; however, will help out via the HRA/EDA and suggested the name of Ellen Perrault,
Communications Coordinator, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, as the local utility
representative. Smith reported on positive conversation on the recruitment of a township
representative and will report more next month. Don Smith made a motion to accept the names
of Barb Schwientek, Dan Olson, and Ellen Perrault as IDC members, to accept the leave of
absence request from Bob Mosford with review year-end, and to accept moving forward on the
recruitment of a township representative. Motion was seconded by Bill Tapper and with no
further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
TOUR OF TWIN CI"TY DIE CASTINGS.
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VOTING MEMBERS
TERM
December 2002
December 2003
December 2004
Standin~~ Member
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
City Council Liaison
Executive Director
Support Staff
IDC MEMBERSHIP
2002
MEMBERS
Bill Tapper
Mike Benedetto
Kevin Doty
Mary Barger
Dick Van Allen
Dan Olson
Barb Schwientek
Tom Lindquist
Tom Ollig
Don Roberts
OCCUPATION
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, CPA
Education
Service, Utility
Service, Lender
Industrial, Manufacturer
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, Insurance
Health Care
Service, Lender
Service, Utility
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, Publisher
Susie Wojchouski
Roger Belsaas
Ollie Koropchak
Rick Wolfsteller
Jeff O'Neill
I'red Patch
John Simola
Chamber President
Mayor
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