IDC Agenda 12-20-2001• AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRLAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, December 20, 2001 - 7:00 a.m.
505 Walnut Street -Academy Room
MEMBERS: Chair Dick V-e[fi Allen, i Chair Tom Lin qu s"~Do- -th, Kevi- oty, Biller,
om Olli Don .~rts, ike ene~lc`etto~ Mar r er Susie W~ouski, Barb
c ~w~ ntek, Ellen P rault, an Olson nd Bob Mosfo
COUNCIL: ayor Roger Belsaas~
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STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, and Ollie ropchak.
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 18, 2001 IDC minutes.
7:05 3. Progress and status report on updating/amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Monticello including Otter Creek Crossing. O'Neill.
7:25 4. Approve Marketing Subcommittee recommendation to rezone and to develop the City
(Renunele) parcel from Commercial to Industrial forwarding the recommendation to the
Planning Commission.
7:40 5. Continued -Approve changes to the Business Retention and Expansion Visit Program
as suggested by the subcommittee.
A) Revised BRE Visit Outline.
B) Starting date, January 2002.
7:45 6. Continued -Address the concern raised about the difficulty to receive local service
for drug testing of newly hired employees. Does the IDC want to authorize drafting of
letter?
8:00 7. Repo--ts:
Marketing -Smith.
Economic Development - Kocopchak.
Mayor - Belsaas.
8:15 8. Other business.
The January IDC agenda will include election of officers and membership reinstatement.
Establish January meeting date of the Membership Subcommittee.
8:25 9. Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 18, 2001 - 7:00 a.m.
505 Walnut Street -Academy Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Don Smith, Bill
Tapper, Tom Ollig, Susie Wojchouski, Ellen Perrault, and Dan Olson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Doty, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, and Barb Schwientek.
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
Mayor Roger Belsaas.
Ollie Koropchak
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller, .leff O'Neill, John Simola, and Fred Patch.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
Call to Order.
Chair Van Allen called the IDC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
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Vote to approve the September 20, 2001 IDC minutes.
Chair Van Allen reminded members to read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.
"hom Ollig made a motion to approve the September 20, 2001 IDC minutes. Tom Lindquist
seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as written.
Follow-up to the IDC Banquet of October 4.
Members were asked to make one or two comments relative to the banquet of October 4, 2001.
Comments: People mingled; had a good time; Hatch, O.K. speaker; talked most about health care
industry; attendance down in general; conflict with another banquet; mostly Chamber/City
people, very few industries; home early by 9:00 p.m,; hard times for industries given recent
events. Members agreed the speaker is the drawing card. Additionally, it was noted that in
previous years the purpose of the banquet was to raise money for industry, now the banquet is a
fund-raiser for the Chamber. Susie estimated the banquet net profit at $1,500. Chamber Lunch,
today at 1 1:50 a.m., Comfort Inn, Program: Monticello Workforce Center, cost $8.00.
Input and discussion on the merit or need for a Monticello Commercial Market Analysis and
Development Potential Evaluation.
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Susie informed the IDC members that Steve Johnson is soliciting endorsement and funding for
an updated commercial market study to determine retail missing, land use, etc. A comprehensive
study. Susie questioned: What good is the study? Jim McComb is currently working with St.
Michael. Price of study $30,000. McComb states Monticello is next in line. The big boa user
come when ready. Does Monticello have land ready? Is the city prepared? Perhaps the
Hoisington (Maxfield) Study of 1996 and the MCP Study of 1999 are outdated. Steve Johnson
had suggested formation of a Retail Committee. Members discussed the growth in Big Lake and
IDC Minutes - 10/18/01
that some grades have larger class sizes than Monticello raising concerns that the commercial
users may develop across the river. Comments by the IDC members: A lot of money for a study,
commercial comes down to population. Tapper noted he had read the analysis which was
distributed to IDC members a couple months ago and noted the analysis was less about roof-tops
and more about commercial development as an overall plan. The Monticello Comprehensive
Plan being too small doesn't look to the future, no vision. As the [DC has no money, members
agreed the Chamber could consider forwarding the request to the HRA and Planning
Commission. Smith felt that the freeway is the attraction and that Big Lake has limitations. He
sees transportation as the issue with a single passenger per car. Where's the next bridge?
5. Subcommittee and Other Reports:
A. Marketing - Ollig reported that the subcommittee reviewed the final draft of the brochure
which has now gone to print. The inserts will to printed in phases to allow for update of data.
Koropchak noted a letter of request for funding in the amount of $4,000 was dratted and mailed
to Xcel Energy on October 16. Additionally, Ollig reported the subcommittee elected to have a
booth at the Chambe-- Business Expo, November 1 1. The booth will display products
manufactured in Monticello. Koropchak to coordinate solicitation of products. Koropchak
noted the initial letters for participation have been mailed and industries will be contacted next
week.
B. Mavor's Report - No report.
C. Economic Development Report - In addition the written report prepared by Koropchak, she
noted Red Wing Foods is leasing space in Big Lake with pressure to construct. The City of
Monticello will host the Wright County Economic Development Partnership Board on Friday,
November 9. The Minnesota Economic Development Conference is October 25 and 26 in St.
Louis Park. Tapper noted he is interested in leasing the paint area of the H-Window facility.
D. Lone-Tenn, Cooperative Land Use No report was liven by staff on the Gold Nugget Land
Use and Comprehensive Plan Update/Amendment. Chair Van Allen wondered where the city
was relative to the annexation of the Groveland and Remmele parcels since reading the
newspaper articles about the MOAA.
6. Present the chan~~es to the Business Retention and Expansion Visit Pro~~ram as su~Qested by the
cnhrmm~~ittva
A. BRE Visit Outline Report. Van Allen reported following the suggestions by the 1DC, the
subcommittee (Van Allen, Tapper, Barger, and Koropchak) met to revise the draft copy of the
questionnaire based on comments made at the September IDC meeting. The questionnaire now
called the BRE Visit Outline was revised so that the BRE visit conveys a message of value to the
business. The visit to be approximately one-half hour in length and provides the business with a
package of resource information, informs the business of current development activity in
Monticello, defines the IDC's role as one of lobbying on behalf of industry retention and
development (how can we better serve you), and promotes business and industry. Tapper
questioned the purpose as written and noted he thought the BRE visit purpose was to keep
business in town and healthy. Lindquist inquired as to the definition of healthy. Financially
sound by promoting the loan program and non-conventional services available, and by endorsing
the purchase of local goods, services, and products. The IDC recommended the subcommittee
again meet to discuss the purpose of the BRE visit. The removal of company information such
as job creation, etc. was a concern of some members. Koropchak noted she will provide a
summary of each company to the IDC representative prior to the date of the BRE visit. The
members agreed the BRE visits are to commence in January 2002.
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IDC Minutes - 10/18/01
Q. Determine the businesses to be visited under the BRE Program. The 1DC members went
through the list of industries and determined those to be visited.
C. Definition -Define what constitutes an industrial business versus a commercial business.
To define a business as industrial or commercial was viewed as splitting hairs. Discussion
dismissed.
D. Collect membership information. Koropchak requested members complete the form for
purpose of updating the IDC membership --ecords.
address the concern raised that no clinics in Monticello offer the service of druv testing for
newly hi-°ed employees.
Tapper clarified that his experience: Upon hiring a new employee, Genereux Fine Wood
Products informed the individual to go to the Monticello Clinic for the required employee drug
testing. The clinic refused administering the drug test because of a previous delinquent bill of
the individual although the drug test was the liability of Genereux Fine Wood Products. Earlier,
Standard Iron noted their employees go to St. Cloud for drug testing. Van Allen is attempting to
track down the managers or board of the Clinic. It was suggested perhaps the [DC should write a
letter.
Other business.
Van Allen noted he would be out-of--town Novembe-- 15 through 19 and not at the November
IDC meeting.
9. Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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RECOMMENDATION TO REZONE AND TO DEVELOP THE CITY (REMMELE)
PARCEL FROM COMMERCIAL TO INDUSTRIAL FORWARDING
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1. Council adopted Ordinance No. 36~ permitting annexation by ordinance for 68.73 acres
of vacant land on September 10, ?001.
2. Current zoning in the Comprehensive Plan is commercial.
3. Rezone from Commercial to Industrial:
1. Allows for immediate development and marketing. City ownership since July 1990.
2. Swap of commercial and industrial land uses.
A. Bondhus/Dahlheimer from Industrial to Commercial (50+acres).
B. Otter Creek Crossing from Industrial to Industrial PUD or Commercial (60
acres).
~. Development of Industrial Park.
1. Planned use of City ($26,000) and HRA ($300.000) Industrial Funds.
2. Additional development fiends available from TIF District Nos. 1-~ and 1-6 Surplus Funds.
No 1-5. December 2001 balance $261.000. Projected an additional TIF $330,000
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TIF District No. 1-6 December 2001 balance $131.000. Projected an additional TIF less
bond retirement is $2~1~.000 NPV.
3. Developed park allows for immediate marketing.
4. Diversifies land ownership.
5. Probusiness approach endorsed by City Official.
6. Park Development Goals modeled after Big Lake.
7. Park development is an investment for the City of Monticello.
8. Creates higher paying jobs.
5. Market Industrial Park.
1. Modeled after Big Lake. (Land for $1)
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Jim Thares, Community Development Director
Big Lake, Minnesota
Presentation for EDAM Meeting
November 15, 2001
• 1. Background of Industrial Park East
A. City and Township leaders both felt there was a need for an
Ind. Park (not much happening locally without public effort)
City wanted cooperation on annexations and extending city
limits.
Township wanted to control its own destiny (not be added to the
City) or some suitable trade-off (i.e., city tax base throwing off
tax revenue to Township).
Both wanted more local jobs for area residents (80% of the
residents drive to work in other communities).
B. City and Township create a Jointly owned Park
50 - 50 Venture.
Share the development and operating costs equally, forever.
Share the benefits (taxes) equally, forever.
Agreements put in place stating these points.
Expanded/Modified EDA to add Township Members.
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2. Phased Development of the Industrial Park
A. If you build it they will come approach; no solid prospects in hand.
B. City and Twp. bought the land on a contract for deed.
C. Financing - T1F District created for entire Park.
D. Phase I -Bonds sold; roads, sewer and water developed for 3 lots
(13 acres).
E. Phase II roads sewer and water for remainder of the park.
3. Marketing of the Industrial Park
A. Used consultants and staff for early period.
B. Heavy networking with developers and firms (i.e. Landcor).
C. Tout the benefits of owning property and equity from land for $1.
D. Tout the cooperative partnership approach -share the vision.
E. Package incentives, land for $1, site prep assistance, E.D. RLF.
4. Adjustments to the Park Development Process
A. Luke warm response led to new TIF District Configuration.
B. 429 Assessments added to pay for all improvements in Phase II.
C. Third TIF District in 2002 or 2003?
5. Results of the effort
A. Six projects broke ground in the past 12 months.
B. Two more projects ready to break ground (imminent).
C. 105 new FTE jobs in Big Lake Ind. Park East.
D. Added $8,084,570 in industrial tax base; 135 % increase versus 2000.
E. Added 235,300 sq. ft. of industrial space to the community.
6. Talk of expanding the Industrial Park
A. City and Twp. have begun discussions to add 25 to 30 acres to I.P.
B. Same type of agreements will be used except, "forever" will be
stricken from all agreements and a defined number of years will be
inserted (20 or 25 years or longer with less sharing of revenue??).
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BIG LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK EAST
November 15, 2001
The Big Lake Industrial Park East is unique in that it is jointly owned
and developed by Big Lake City and Big Lake Township. It is believed
that this is the first such cooperative venture and may be the only
joint Township and City Industrial Development Project in the State of
Minnesota at this time.
FACTS
- Size: 72 acres, less 4 acres +/- of roadway for U.S. Hwy 10
- Developable Land: 50.20 acres
- Cost to Develop: Approximately $800,000
- Number of lots: 13
- Expected Number of Jobs in Park at full development: 300 FTE (Full-
Time-Equivalents)
Expected Private Sector Investment at full development: $11 to $13
million
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GOALS ESTABLISHED AT THE
ONSET OF THE PARK
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HISTORY OF PARK DEVELOPMENT
AND BUILD OUT
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- 1996: Land Purchased by Big Lake City and Big Lake
Township.
- 1999: Infrastructure Phase 1 (roads, sewer and water):
installed in 1999 (serviced about 3 lots or 15 acres).
- Early 10/2000: Ground Breaking for Project #1: Landcor Project
Big Lake Commerce Center I; 48,000 sq. ft. multi-
tenant office-warehouse building featuring 10 bays
for rent.
- Late 10/2000: Installed Infrastructure Phase 2 (roads, sewer,
water, drainage ditches and ponds): (serviced
balance of 10 lots or 35.20 acres).
- Early 12/2000: Ground Breaking for Project #2: ATABOY
Manufacturing, Inc. - 20,000 sq. ft. metal stamping
and product assembly firm.
- Early 06/2001: Grand Opening of Park and Ground Breakings for
Projects #3 and #4: Thompson -Woodworking,
Inc. - 11,280 sq. ft. residential cabinet
manufacturer, and A.J. Machinery, Inc. - 16,000
sq. ft. machine tool supplier and repair firm.
- Late 09/2001: Ground Breaking for Project #5 -Whirl Air Flow -
48,500 sq. ft office and production facility
(manufacturer of material conveyance systems).
- Late 10/2001: Ground Breaking for Project #6 -Injection Mold
Technology - 13,500 sq. ft. office and production
facility (mold manufacturing).
- Projected 12/2001: Ground Breakings for Projects #7 & #8 -Landcor
Phase 11 - 48,000 sq. ft. mulit-tenant office
warehouse facility. JW Investments - 30,000 sq.
ft. office & production for MM Precision Machine.
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Big Lake Industrial Park East Projects
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Business Name ( Lot Size Building Size
.J. Machinery 3.10 Acres 16,000 square feet
ATABOY Manufacturing ~ 2.20 Acres 20,000 square feet
J & W Investments 2.30 Acres 30,000 square feet
LandCor Construction Phase I I 4.10 Acres 48,000 square feet
LandCor Construction Phase II j 4.00 Acres 48,000 square feet
Thompson Woodworking 2.00 Acres 11,300 square feet
Whirl-Air-Flow ~ 5.50 Acres 48,500 square feet
Injection Mold Technologies ~ 2.03 Acres 13,500 square feet
Totals ( 25.23 Acres 235,300 s uare feet
Current Status of Goals
4.2 jobs/acre
4.6 sq. ft.
$320,435/acre
None
Not determined
21.40%
None
Not determined
$12;OOD;000
$6,074,100 ;6,074,100 $3,986,500
$10:000.OOD'
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Goals Established at the Onset of the Park
Jobs per acre: (5 acres)
Land to building ratio: (4:1 sq. ft.)
Developed Land Assessed Value: ($250,000/acre)
Open Storage: (Not allowed)
Years to pay back incentives: (5 to 6)
Percent of building coverage on lots: (50%)
Transportation Projects?: (None)
Return on investment: (approximately 17%)
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IDC/CITY OF MONTICELLO
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS RETENTION AND EYPANSION PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2001
Purpose
Retain industrial business.
Plan
Members of the Monticello Industrial Development Committee (IDC) working in cooperation
with the Director of Economic Development will meet with the industrial business leaders of
Monticello. The meeting known as Business Retention and Expansion Visits must instill a sense
of value to the business. As a public relations visit, it is an opportunity for an exchange of
information between the industrial business and the community. The business will be briefed on
current community activities, be provided a package of resource information, and be asked to
suggest ways the community and the city can better serve the needs of their business and
employees. The goal is to visit at least two industries per month. The suggested len~~th of time
for visit is approximately one-half hour. Information gathered will be reported at the following
monthly IDC meeting and forwarded to the City Council.
Role of IDC member
Each IDC member will visit tv~•o industrial businesses annually. IDC members may request to
visit an industrial business of their choice or the Economic Development Director will match IDC
members and businesses. Meeting date and time will be arranged through the Economic
Development Director. The representative must be a Qood listener. positive, as well as ask good
questions. The representative is expected to give a report of its visit at the following IDC meeting
and complete a written summary for submission to the City Council.
Supplements
A. BRE Visit Schedule and Written Summary Form.
B. BRE Visit Outline.
C. Monticello Industrial Business List
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IDC/CITY OF NIONTICELLO
BUSINESS RETENTION/EXPANSION VISIT
2001/2002
Industry Name and Contact
IDC Member/Visitors
PURPOSE
Date of Visit
RETAIN INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS.
A. Introductions.
B. BRE Visit:
1. Lobby on behalf of industry retention and development.
a) The IDC will lobby community leaders on behalf of industry.
b) How could the community better service your business?
c) Do you have any concerns/answers?
2. Information of current development activities within the City.
a) Update of projects by Economic Development Director.
(Are there any questions?)
3. Provide a packet of information which includes:
a) List of services available through the City.
b) List of financial resources available through the City, County, Region, and
State.
c) List of training resources.
d) List of nerivorking connections.
4. Promote business and industry.
a) Does your company plan to expand in the near future?
b) How can we be of assistance?
c) What companies or types of businesses support your business?
d) Do you know of business friends or associates looking to relocate?
If so, please obtain name, contact person, and phone number.
C. Conclusion.
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AME Ready MiY
John Dietz -Elk River
441-2800
Cty Rd 75 and 18
Aroplax Corporation
Paul & Steve Schoen
200 Chelsea Road
295-5002
B & B Metal Stamping, Inc.
Allen Walter
208 Dundas Road
295-6300
Bondhus Corporation
John Bondhus
li49 Hart Blvd
295-2162
C.H. Holt Co. Inc.
Craig Holt
208 Dundas Road
295-0760
Clow Stamping Company
Rick Clow
218 Chelsea Road
295-5050
Custom Canopy, Inc.
Stephen Birkland. Jr.
219 Dundas Road
295-0060
Double Bull Archery
Brooks Johnson/Keith Beam
1401 Fallon Avenue
295-3664
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS LIST FOR
2002 BRE VISITS
Electro Industries, Inc.
Bill & Merrlyn Seefeldt
2150 West River Street
295-4138
EDMA Company
Pat Jensen
1335 Dundas Circle
952-942-8043
Fulfillment Systems, Inc.
Jack Peach
406 East 7 Street
295-2929
Genereux Fine Wood Products/
Westland Distributing
Bill & Barb Tapper
212 Chelsea Road
295-4222
Integrated Recycling Technologies, Inc.
Steve Budd
9696 Fallon Avenue NE
428-1954
Lake Tool, Inc.
Eric & Carl Bondhus
1347 Dundas Circle
295-6655
LinteY Corporation
Jamey Merkel
1463 Fallon Avenue
295-3338
Monticello Nuclear Generatin« Plant
Jeff Forbes/Ellen Perrault
2807 West Broadway
295-1282
Polycast Specialities, Inc.
Roy & Todd Schutz
112 Dundas Road
271-6600
Rainbow Enterprises
Bill Harris & Keith Dillinger
108 Chelsea Road
295-1100
Remmele Engineering
Greg Pickert & Matt Boenish
213 Chelsea Road
295-0139
Standard Iron & Wire Works. Inc.
Rich, Bill & Joe Demeules
207 Dundas Road
295-8728
Suburban Manufacturing" Inc.
Brad & Mary Barger
301 Chelsea Road
295-5635
Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc.
Mike Luker & Joe Campbell
206 West 4`~ Street
271-5600
Tire Service Equipment Nlfg. Company
Ray Schmidt
201 Chelsea Road
295-4650
Twin City Die Castings Company
Doug & Steve Harmon 651-645-3611
Patty Haiby 271-5060
520 Chelsea Road
Vector Tool ~, Mf~z. Inc.
,Tames Harwood & Brad Bar~?er
206 Dundas Road
295-0909
BRE VISIT
SCHEDULE AND WRITTEN SUMMARY FORM
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IDC MEMBER INDUSTRY
Name Name
Phone Primary Contact
FAX Phone
E-Mail E-Mail
Mailing Address
Date of Visit
Location
FAX
Time of Visit
Summary of Visit:
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RESOURCE GUIDE
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MONTICELLO BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION VISIT
2002
Provided b.' the Monticello Industrial Development Committee
• DIRECTORY OF MONTICELLO MANUFACTURERS
2002
AME GROUP, i'~TONTICELLO PLANT is one of five locations of the AME Group, Inc.. Elk
River, MN. The Monticello Plant produces ready-mix concrete.
9694 Fennin~ Avenue NE - 763-295-3111 -Tom Barrett, Plant Manager.
AROPLAX CORPORATION is a third generation family owned business specializing in
precision mold design building and quality injection molding production. The company services
the automotive, medical, industrial, agricultural and consumer products industries.
200 Chelsea Road - 763-295-002 -Steve Schoen, President and Paul Schoen, Vice President.
B & B METAL STAMPING, INC. is a family owned business which produces quality custom
metal stampings, assemblies, and finishing.
208 Dundas Road - 763-29~-6300 -Alan Walter, President.
BONDHUS CORPORATION is a privately owned corporation which manufactures hexagonal
steel hand tools such as the Balldriver and L-Wrenches.
1400 East Broadway - 763-29~-2162 -John Bondhus, President.
C. H. HOLT COMPANY, INC. is a machine shop which manufaett~res engine housings for
Kohler engines.
208 Dundas Road - 763-295-0760 -Craig Holt, President.
CLOW STAMPING COMPANY, MONTICELLO, is a distribution facility for Clow
Stamping Company, Inc., Merrifield, MN. The company produces metal stampings and
assemblies.
218 Chelsea Road - 763-295-~0~0 -Rick Clow, Distribution Manager.
CUSTOM CANOPY, INC. is a family owned business which manufactures and erects steel
canopies.
219 Dundas Road - 763-29~-8478 -Stephen Birkeland, Jr., President.
DOUBLE BULL ARCHERY designs and makes ground blinds for the hunting industry.
1401 Fallon Avenue NE - 763-29~-3664 -Brooks Johnson and Keith Beam. Owners.
EDMA COMPANY specializes in short and medium run production machining and wire EDM.
133 Dundas Circle - 9~2-942-8042 -Pat Jensen, President.
ELECTRO INDUSTRIES, INC. is a 26 year old business specializing in products for the
electrical utility industry. The company provides affordable electric energy and control product
solutions for residential and small commercial application.
21 ~0 West River Street - 763-29~-4138 -William Seefeldt. President.
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FULFILLMENT SYSTEMS, INC. is a premium redemption business service with its
headquarters located in Monticello.
406 East 7 Street - 763-29~-2929 -Jack Peach, President.
GENEREUX FINE WOOD PRODUCTS is a privately owned corporation and division of
Tappers, Inc. The company manufactures custom wooden cabinets for commercial and
residential use.
212 Chelsea Road - 763-295-4222 -William Tapper and Barbara Tapper, Owners.
INTEGRATED RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. recycles platinum group metals from
spent auto catalyst.
9696 Fallon Avenue NE - 763-428-1954 -Steve Budd. President.
LAKE TOOL, INC. is an employee owned company which manufactures plastic injection molds
including engineering and prototyping.
1347 Dundas Circle - 763-29~-66~~ -Carl Bondhus, President -Eric Bondhus. Vice President.
LINTEX CORPORATION manufactures window treatments for the health care industry.
1463 Fallon Avenue NE - 763-29~-3338 -Jamey Merkel. Plant Manager.
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT produces electrical power. The plant is
owned by Xcel Energy and operated by Nuclear Management Company. LLC.
2807 West County Road 75 - 763-29~-1282 -Ellen Perrault, Communications Coordinator -
Jeffrey Forbes. Site Vice President.
POLYCAST SPECIALITIES, INC. is a privately owned company which manufacturers
polyurethane molds and products.
112 Dundas Road - 763-271-6600 -Todd Schulz. President -Roy Schulz, General Manager.
RAINBOW ENTERPRISES, INC. is a metal and plastic precision machine job shop which
supplies products to the medical. defense. and aerospace industries.
108 Chelsea Road - 763-29~-1100 -Bill Harris and Keith Dullinger, Owners.
REMMELE ENGINEERING, INC., MONTICELLO, is one of six Remmele plants. The
company is organized into four divisions. The Repetitive Batch Machining Division is located in
Monticello and provides precision machinin~7 and assembly services in batch quantities for
complex. close tolerance components up to 24 inches (60em).
213 Chelsea Road - 763-29~-0139 - Gre~~ Pickers. Plant Mana~~er -Matt Boenish. Market
Manager.
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STANDARD IRON & WIRE WORKS, INC. is a third generation family-owned metal
fabricator specializing in parts for a vast array of original equipment manufacturers and
commercial and industrial construction projects, and designs and manufactures durable returnable
containers. The Monticello facility is the corporate headquarters for its three plants.
207 Dundas Road - 763-29~-8700 -Rich Demeules, Vice President, and Joe Demeules, Vice
President.
SUBURBAN iVIANUFACTURING, INC. is a manufacturer of custom machine products and
assemblies. The company also manufactures and distributes its own product lines.
301 Chelsea Road - 763-295-563 -Brad Barger, President.
SUNNY FRESH FOODS, INC. develops, tests, and produces sophisticated egg products. The
company, a subsidiary of Cargill, Inc., operates as an independent trait able to utilize resources of
the international corporation.
206 West 4 Street - 763-271-5600 -Mike Luker, President.
TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT MFG. COMPANY, INC. manufactures and distributes
automotive service equipment and recycles automotive vehicle component equipment.
201 Chelsea Road - 763-29~-=160 -Ray Schmidt, Plant Manager.
TWIN CITY DIE CASTINGS COMPANY is a manufactt.irer of aluminum, zinc, and
magnesium die castings components including extensive secondary operations in close tolerance
machining, milling, tapping, drilling, painting, and assembly. The Monticello facility, one of
three locations, is home to the magnesium die castings division.
520 Chelsea Road - 763-295-060 -Doug Harmon and Steve Harmon, Owners.
VECTOR TOOL & MANUFACTURING, INC. is a screw machine job shop.
206 Dundas Road - 763-295-0909 -Jim Harwood, President.
WESTLUND DISTRIBUTING is a privately owned corporation and division of Tapper's Inc.
The company is a wholesaler of hardware for the cabinetry-maker industry.
212 Chelsea Road - 763-295-222 -William Tapper and Barbara Tapper, Owners.
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• LOCAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIERS
(refen•ed by local industries)
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND FITTINGS - Harry s Auto/NAPA - 29~-5699
BULK OIL, LUBRICANTS, COOLANTS -Riverside Oil - 295-3708
BRASS FITTINGS, CONNECTORS, BUSHING - Fastenal, Inc. - 29~-8545
ELECTRICAL (COMMERCIAL) -Olson Electric - 295-2690
River Road Electric - 295-2526
DSL SERVICE - TDS Telecom - 295-2974
Sonnek Communications - 271-2550
GOLF -Silver Springs Golf Course - 295-2951
Monticello Country Club - 295-4653
GROCERS -Maus Foods - 295-2634
Cub Foods - 271-6800
HARDWARE, INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SUPPLIES -Ace Hardware - 295-2552
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING - B&H Heating - 878-2292
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER -Sonnek Communications - 271-2550
LAWN SERVICE - Bergerson Lawn - 263-8101
LUMBER -Simonson Lumber - 295-2120
MEDIA -Monticello Times - 295-3 U 1
OFFICE SUPPLIES - Teri's Office Supply - 295-3121
PHOTO DEVELOPING -Photo One - 295-4646
PRINTING, FLYERS, LETTERHEAD, ETC -Monticello Printing - 295-3141
SHEET METAL -Custom Sheet Metal of Monticello. Inc. - 295-2229
• TEMPORARY SERVICES -Action Plus - 295-4005
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
November 1, 2001
Whether an expansion within or relocation to the City of Monticello, the City offers a Primary
Contact approach to assist your business with its planned industrial development project. The
Office of Economic Development will coordinate assembling an attractive financial package for
your business. Financial incentives are offered through the city, county, region, and state. please
contact:
Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director, City of Monticello
Phone: 763-217-3208
FAX: 763-295-4404
E-Mail: Ollie.koropchak~a~~ci.n~onticello.mn.us
City of Monticello
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING -The City of Monticello offers Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) to encourage new and expanding industrial development. The purpose of the gap financing
• program is to create jobs and increase the tax base.
GREATER MONTICELLO ENTERPRISE FUND -The City of Monticello offers a fixed, up to
two points below prime rate loan, to encourage new and expanding industrial and commercial
development. Maximum loan amount $200,000.
PACKAGING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE -The City of Monticello contracts with a
financial consultant who will assist and complete the application process for regional and state
financial programs. This at no cost to your business.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS -The City of Monticello can issue industrial revemie bonds
for manufacturing and industrial businesses. Generally used for projects over $1 million.
Coun , of Wright
WRIGHT COUNTY ENTERPRISE FUND -The County of Wright offers a one point below
prime rate loan. to encourage new and expanding industrial or commercial development in
Wright County. Maximum loan amount $25.000.
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Fourteen-County Region
BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM -The Central Minnesota Initiative Fund offers a gap
Iinancing program to encourage industrial, commercial, and technological business development.
Maximum loan amount $20.000.
GUARANTEE LOAN PROGRAM -The Central Minnesota Initiative Fund offers this program
for small loan projects. It provides participating banks with a secured guarantee of $50.000 or
80% of total project. whichever is less. y
SEED INVESTMENTS -The Central Minnesota Initiative Fund will consider investments of up
to $50,000 for research and development projects targeted to high technology manufacturing
ventures.
State of Minnesota
MINNESOTA INVEST1v1ENT FUND -The Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development awards a grant to the City of Monticello who then provides a loan to the industrial,
manufacturing, or technology business. Maximum amount $00,000 per state fiscal year.
• SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM -The Minnesota Agricultural and
Economic Development Board issues industrial revenue bonds backed by a state-filnded reserve
of 25% for manufacturing and industrial businesses locating or intending to locate in Minnesota.
Minimum $500,000 up to a maximum of $6 million.
Small Business Administration
Commercial lenders are ready to partner with your business. Most commercial lenders work
with the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 and 7(a) loan programs.
Commercial Lenders
The above programs are a secondary source of funding to the conventional lender. The
commercial lender is one of vour choice.
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SERVICES AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES
CITY OF MONTICELLO
• The option to install a separate water meter for the purpose of irrigation is
available to reduce sanitary sewer costs.
• Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Trunk Storm Sewer, and Trunk Water Fees can be assessed
over 10 years at a low interest rate.
• For industrial development or expansion, there is no park dedication or fee
required.
• For industrial expansions greater than 10.000 square feet, the initial and one
follow-up consultation with City Engineer and City Planner Consultant is at no
cost to the developer.
• The City of Monticello will assist your business with its planned industrial
expansion including coordination of financial resources and coordination of the
development and review process.
• For qualifying manufacturing businesses, the City offers packaging and application
assistance for regional and state funding programs at no cost.
• As the City of Monticello contracts for police protection with Wright County,
please inform the Office of the Wright County Sheriff s Department with a contact
name and telephone number for after-hour emergencies.
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For additional information, please call the Office of the Economic Development Director at 763-271-3208.
IDC Agenda - 12/20/01
7. Consideration of Executive Director's Report.
A) Amoco site -Staff and HRA has reviewed concept design for the 5,700 sq ft
restaurant/office (1st floor) and 8 loft apartments (2"d floor). DAT will review on Dec 18
and approval of a conditional use permit for parking will be on the Planning Commission
January meeting. Amoco station should be down in January.
c) Right Choice -Having not heard a response from the owner, Emmet Hanratty, I
contacted LandCor, Inc., Chad Weeks, on November 5 for an update and data to assist
with marketing the 63,000 sq ft building, 4 acres. Asking price about $3.4 million.
Offers encouraged. The company leases 33,000 sq ft in Maple Grove and its
headquarters occupy the first-floor of a office building in Osseo. Very few employees
remain at the Monticello facility. LandCor has had one inquiry. One inquiry from EDD.
d) H-Window -Company from Plymouth still interested in the building. Taking a wait
and see approach. Can utilize 30,000 sq ft of the total 62,000 sq ft. Looking for other
tenants. Inquired as to DSL providers in Monticello. Secondly, I will b e following up
with the company from Hamel the first of the year as their decision to re-locate is subject
to the willingness of the existing community to provide necessary infrastruch~re.
Follow on company from Hamel. The proposed contractor called to see if TIF assistance
offer changed from year ago. With the reduction in class rates, the reduction of tax
increment to the company was reduced by $86,000. However, this would be constant
throughout the state. Additionally, I contacted Pfeffer and Company to reaffirm land
prices. Land costs have increased from $1 per sq ft to $1.50 per sq ft. In other words, for
this project the land costs increased by $130,680. This is another reason, for the
recommendation of the Marketing Subcommittee.
e) Fay-Mar building - No update from Ron Musich. One inquiry from EDD.
f) The EDMA and IRTI buildings are under construction in the industrial park.
g) BRE update: Wiha Tools is expanding by 16,000 sq ft. Xcel Energy Service facility
along Dundas Road is expanding by 5,800 sq ft. Another manufacturing company has
taken a wait and see approach to expand.
h) Fulfillment Systems, Inc. (FSI) -Jack Peach is building a 62,000 sq ft warehouse and
processing center in Dassel. He also informed me that when they out-grow their
headquarter facility in Monticello, they will Ieave Monticello.
i) Red Wing Foods - I talked with Gene Chase in November, they are leasing the facility
vacated by FSI in Big Lake for assembling their gift baskets for Byerly's, etc. If the City
and Mr. Peach can come to an agreement, Red Wing Foods is interested in purchasing the
building.
1) In conversation with the businesses in the industrial park, the economic down-slide
varies among businesses, some reduction of production hours and some lay-offs and other
overwhelmed.
h) 200,000-250,000 sq ft building, 40 to 50 acres -Looking for location between St.
Cloud and Twin Cities. Manufachirer/wholesaler. 150 jobs at average wages of $11 per
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hour within 2 years. 250 additional jobs three to five years. October 22 lead from Wright
County. No contact since.
i) Four-year knock-down rule - I did meet with County Auditor Doug Gruber and Denise
to submit documentation (evidence of activity) within TIF District No. 1-22. The parcels
with qualifying activity will continue to collect tax increment revenues. The four-year
knock-down rule is effective for taxes payable 2003.
j) Scattered Housing Project - In the most recent conversation with Shari Harris, CMHP,
she has accepted offer on one property and 3 more to go.
1) Marketing Brochure -They have arrived all 2,000. The inserts will be printed upon
update of map. Target date for distribution at Chamber Banquet, January 31. Received
check from Xcel Energy for $4,000. Thanks Darrin.
n) Attended Minnesota Economic Development Conference Oct 25 and 26. Very good
conference, great speakers. An entertaining speaker was Glenn Dorfman, Minnesota
Realtors Association, topic ``Does everyone have to be a homeowner?" May be a
candidate for Industrial Banquet program. He is a lobbyist. Programs center around
workforce development, technology, affordable housing, and finance.
o) The City of Monticello is in the process of developing and managing their own web
site. The Economic link will market the city of Monticello for industrial development.
Staff's e-mail addresses will be changing. Meeting with WSB Dec 14 relative to map
update.
p) The Monticello Housing Study prepared by the Central Minnesota Housing
Partnership is complete. Presentation was made to Council, Planning Commission, HRA,
and Supt. Benedetto on December 5.
s) The HRA heard a presentation by Jim McComb, McComb Group, LLC on November
14 relative to the Commercial Market Analysis and Development Potential Evaluation.
The HRA questioned the merit of the study for the price and elected not to finance the
study, as study only benefitted a small portion of the efforts of the HRA. They suggested
the Planning Commission address the merits of the study relative to long range land use
planning.
t) Front Street redevelopment -The HRA is working with Hans Hagen Homes for
development of l0sing1e-family, owner-occupied, row houses. Ranging from 1,800 to
2,500 sq ft, brick front and side exterior at selling price of at least $190,000.
Construction July 2002.
u) I'm meeting with owners of Block 52 to discuss interest to sale and to establish
purchase prices. The interested owners are asked to complete anon-binding letter of
intent. This info will allow the HRA to determine feasibility and boundary lines for a
potential redevelopment project.
VOTING MEMBERS
TERM
December 2001
December 2002
December 2003
Standing Member
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
City Council Liaison
Executive Director
Support Staff
IDC MEMBERSHIP
2001
MEMBERS
Don Smith
Tom Lindquist
Tom Ollig
Don Roberts
Bill Tapper
Bob Mosford
Mike Benedetto
Ellen Perrault
Kevin Doty
Mary Barger
Dick Van Allen
Dan Olson
Barb Schwientek
Susie Wojchouski
Roger Belsaas
Ollie Koropchak
Rick Wolfsteller
Jeff O'Neill
Fred Patch
John Simola
OCCUPATION
Service, Publisher
Service, Lender
Service, Utility
Industrial, Manufacturer
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, CPA
Education
Service, Utility
Service, Lender
Industrial, Manufacturer
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, Insurance
Health Care
Chamber Director
Mayor