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IDC Agenda 10-18-2001AGENDA • MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, October 18, 2001 - 7:00 a.m. 505 Walnut Street -Academy Room MEMBERS: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Don Smith, Kevin Doty, Bill Tapper, Tom Ollig, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Susie Wojchouski, Barb Schwientek, Ellen Perrault, and Dan Olson. COUNCIL: Mayor Roger 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 September 20, 2001 IDC minutes. 7:05 3. Follow-up to the IDC Banquet of October 4. Limit of one or two comments from each 1 DC member. A. Chamber Lunch, Octobe-- 18, 1 1:50 a.m., Comfort Inn, Program: SHARP. 7:15 4. input and discussion on the merit or need for a Monticello Commercial Market Analysis and Development Potential Evaluation. Wojchouski. 7:25 5. Subcommittee and Other Reports: A. Marketing - Ollig B. Mayor's Report -Belsaas C. Economic Development Repo--t -Koropchak D. Long-Term, Cooperative Land Use * Progress report on the Gold Nugget Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Update/Amendment -O'Neill. * Newspaper Articles relative to MOAA -Van Allen. 7:40 6. Present the changes to the Business Retention and Expansion Visit Prog--am as suggested by the subcommittee. A) BRE Visit Outline Report. B) Determine the businesses to be visited under the BRE Program. C) Definition -Define what constitutes an industrial business versus a commercial business. D) Collect membership information. 8:10 7. Address the concern raised that no clinics in Monticello offer the service of drug testing for newly hired employees. 8:20 8. Other business. 8:30 9. Adjournment. MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, September 20, 2001 - 7:00 a.m. Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. - 207 Dundas Road MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Kevin Doty, Bill Tapper, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, and Ellen Perrault. MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Smith, Tom Ollig, Susie Wojchouski, Barb Schwientek, and Dan Olson. COUNC[L ABSENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas. STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O"Neill and Ollie Koropchak. CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT: Joanne Forbord. 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 of September 20, 2001 to order at 7:12 a.m. 2. Approve the Au~,~ust 16. 2001 IDC minutes. Van Allen requested the words (bring back) be replaced or corrected with the word (revise) on page 3, item 4, first line of the August 16 minutes. Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the August 16, 2001 IDC minutes as amended. Tom Lindquist seconded the motion and with no further additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as amended. STANDARD IRON TOUR -Rich Demeules gave a brief history of the company stating the company has three facilities located in Sauk Center, Alexandria, and Monticello. The largest production facility is located in Sauk Center and the smallest production facility in Monticello. However, Monticello is the company's headquarters and includes 20,000 sq ft of office space. Standard Iron has a total of 167,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. The group then toured the production area. Anew product being manufactured is a transport container for shipping snowmobiles. Subcommittee and Other Reports: A. Marketing -Van Allen reported on the brochure update stating the new photos have been taken and the subcommittee will review the lay-out the week of September 24. Through the assistance of Darrin Lahr, the contribution from Xcel Energy has increased from $2,000 to $4,000. B. Mayor's Report -None. C. Economic Development Report -Accepted as submitted. D. Long-Term, Cooperative Land Use -Combined with item 4 • IDC Minutes - 9/20/01 4. U date and discussion relative to the Se tember 18 meetin held between the Council and Planning Commission Gold Nusr~et Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Update Scope. O'Neill summarized the outcome of the workshop between the City Council and Planning Commission held on September 18. The workshop focused on two items: Gold Nugget Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Update Scope. First, in preliminary concept, the group agreed approximately 70 acres of the Gold Nugget parcel along Highway 25 should be considered for a land use of conunerciaVindustrial. Perhaps atwo-tier approach with an I1 A use. The remaining balance of the Gold Nugget parcel to be residential with green spacing between the I 1 A and residential and no sharing of roadway. In order to amend the Comprehensive Plan, a public hearing must be held. First task is to rewrite the Plan. Time frame perhaps 60 days. On other matters, an interchange at County Road 39 West was not highly supported. The Orchard Road interchange received the highest support although it was noted there are some sensitive areas. The groin requested a more detailed study of the Bohanon, Paumen, and Orchard Road areas. Lastly, the Council/PC agreed to draft an ordinance including standards and establishment of districts for upscale housing. Other updates by O'Neill included discussions with Paul Bilotta who has been retained by Chadwick for development of the 185 acres. Chadwick is not requesting commercial land use along I-94 as they feel it's too fa-- away from the interchange for big box users; therefore, the parcel will retain its light industrial use and is not part of the Comprehensive Plan update. The parcel can be annexed by the 60-day petition process. Additionally and relating to the Remmele and Groveland parcels, Council approved the annexations by ordinance on a 3-2 vote. O'Neill continued stating the County, not the MOAA, now determines the land use of parcels on the fringe of the city. And lastly. MDOT is considering 6 alternative options to improve the safety on I-94 at the overpass bridge and rail area. One option includes a full interchange at County Road 18 and I-94. Proposed improvements have been moved forward to 2006. 5. Discuss the operatinu draft of the Business Retention and Expansion Visit Plan for changes prior to acceptance to imple-nent. IDC members made comments on the operating draft of the BRE Visit Plan. The proposed questionnaire, drafted from comments of the August 16 IDC meeting, drew the most discussion: Is the questionnaire useful? Will the questionnaire and visit bring value to the business? Is it necessary to collect historic data of a business? Would a business want to share information about a management change? Do we want to measure customer satisfaction? If so, perhaps the answers should be measured in quantitative levels of satisfaction. Additionally, members discussed what qualifies a business as an industrial or commercial enterprise? Members suggested Van Allen, Tapper, Barger, and Koropchak meet to revise the operating draft of the BRE questionnaire and further discuss the list of industries. The visit must have value to the business. 6. An update on the Industrial Banquet sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. About 42 people have signed up for the banquet as of Tuesday. Forbord encouraged the IDC members to RSVP. • IDC Minutes - 9/20/01 • Discussion and input relative to the Monticello Commercial Market Analysis and Development Potential Evaluation. Due to a lack of quorum, no action was taken. Some members thought the analysis had merit. Other business. a) Chamber Lunch, September 20, 1 1:50 a.m., Silver Springs Golf Course. b) Tapper expressed his concern relative to the clinics in Monticello not performing drug testing for new employees. Anew employee was recently refused service at a local clinic. Forbord said Standard Iron also had problems in the past and now uses a clinic in St. Cloud; however, this is not convenient. It was suggested to contact Barb Schwientek. c) Ellen Perrault informed members the Nuclear Management Company has hired a new vice president His name is Jeff Forbes. Additionally, she informed members that city staff and council were invited to join other state representatives on a tour of the proposed dry-cast storage facility or site near Las Vagas. She said about 8 people from Red Wing were attending and was unaware of any Monticello people signed up. The first-hand experience of visiting the facility or area would be of great value. This insight would be helpful particularly during the public hearings associated with the proposed re-licensing the Monticello Plant. Adjournment. The IDC meeting.; adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Ollie Koropchak, Recorder U Economic Development Director's Report October ll, 2001 Industrial Marketing Brochure -The Marketing Subcommittee reviewed the brochure lay-out, including the new photos, on September 28 and suggested a replacement photo for the inside education photo, something more high tech. The Director reviewed the final draft including high tech photo and noted a few changes such as NSP to Xcel Energy within the text. The brochure has gone to print. The inserts will be printed in phases rather than printing the entire 2,000. This to accommodate the need to update the data. The application or request for dollars from Xcel ~o ~Q,,_o ~ Energy has not been drafted as the invoice has not been received to accompany the application. Expo Booth -The Marketing Subcommittee felt a booth at the Chamber Expo on Sunday, ~.a~9 November 11, has value to the businesses. The booth will have the same approach as two years - ~" ago when we displayed products manufactured in Monticello. Additionally, we'll give away one ~" drawing of a value of $100 at either the Rand Mansion or Riverwood Conference Center. ~~'""~ Volunteers may be necessary, as the city hall is closed for athree-day weekend (Veterans Day) and the Director may be out-of--town. Does anyone have industrial racks to display products? 2002 Minnesota Manufacturers Register - In the next few days, an order will be placed fora CD- ROM and printed register, this to aid in marketing and mailing of new brochtues. Cost $535 and $1 14 respectively. Our issue is 1996. Electro Industries -Attended their Expansion Open House on October 2 and sent a plant from the IDC. Couple of things I noted were the improvements in the production flow and the lighting within the production and workstation areas. Congratulations to Merrilyn and Bill. Wiha Tools Expansion -Plans were received the first week of October for the 16,000 sq ft addition. With the building official on vacation and with winter construction fast approaching, the department has been swamped. The chief building official has been handling two roles: inspections and reviews. The review process should be completed within the next week or so. Paul Allen is concerned about increased costs due to winter construction or the decision to hold the project. Allied Companies - At the IDC Banquet, I met Steve Heimbuch, Heimbuch Commercial, and Heidi Van Heel, Allied Companies. Mr. Heimbuch is assisting with the marketing efforts for the commercial/industrial rental facility proposed for East 7 Street. I was told they are looking at a spring construction. IRTI -Project moving along. Looking for aNovember lmove-in date. Located at 9696 Fallon Avenue NE. Plans are for an Open House, Steve Budd, owner. • EDMA Company -Project moving along. Pat Jensen decided against aground-breaking reception in order to keep construction moving along with the nset of winter. Did agree to a ~~ ground breaking photo for newspaper. Open House later. Q~ H-Window building - Received a call from a second party interested in the H-Window buildin C`,~.~ Looking for city incentives. The company now leases in Plymouth and would require about T'_ '0,000 sq ft of the facility. The company provides engineering, manufacturing, and software `~(~ solutions to meet the high demands of today's technology driven businesses. The economic ha reduced their employment from 50 to 20. Wages range from $30,000 to $60,000. Although a down economy, the company thinks the time to purchase is now. The company has two other ~~~,~~ spin-off businesses they'd like to relocate to H-Window facility. The ppresident of the company has a Monticello address. F"'' d ~''~ ' ~ ~ s ~` `m v,, ~.~..~r- 'cam S ~' n U • UMC - I did respond to Don Tomann relative to the depth of the production floor via voice mail after several calls. He has not returned my telephone calls. Also, I invited Tomann, Les Wurm of Stamping Production, and the above company to the banquet as guest but received no acceptances. I have heard via other sources, that Monticello is on the top of the list if not able to expand in Hamel. The city hall receptionist's husband made a service call to the Tomann home and reported this: Tomann talked about his business and Monticello for about ahalf--hour. Remember he was very clear with us that their first choice was to expand on the 46 acres they currently own in Hamel. Need municipal infrastructure improvements for expansion is the holdup. Fay-Mar building - No new update. Right Choice Fulfillment - Wrote a letter of the behalf of the HRA inquiring to the activity within the facility and offered assistance in marketing the facility for lease or sale. No response at this time. Front Street -Still in eminent domain process for the property at 218 Front Street. Journal articles Industrial space for lease or sale -One journal reported with the recent economy, the amount of industrial space on the market has increased. In Anoka, two large facilities occupied by IMI Cornelius Company and Lund Industries are closing. Attached article on new construction in Ramsey. Note upcoming November EDAM meeting program. W ~``~ ~ n ~'N E cr ps,,,,~ ~,~ ©~ '}S}Z1Q October 2, 2001 ~~~~~ 1 l Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear ,lason: Thank you for your telephone call of today. I've enclosed a brochure marketing the City of Monticello for industrial development. The Industrial Development Committee (IDC) of Monticello is a volunteer group comprised of civic and business leaders. Their purpose is to create and retain the job and tax base of the City of Monticello. A small delegation of the IDC members and myself are ver}~ interested in visiting your existin~~ facility in Plymouth and we extend an invitation for you to join with us for lunch. In either case, the objective of the meeting is to develop a clearer understanding of your company and it's needs. We would like the opportunity to worl: with ~ First, we believe Monticello would be the ideal home for~F . Our location along 1-94 provides for easy access to your suppliers and market. The City of Monticello offers your employees a full range of every day ~~oods and services. educational and health care facilities, workforce housing, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Secondly, whether decides to purchase the existin~~ H-Window building or you consider new construction, we would like the opportunity to further discuss financial assistance options. Jason, the IDC and Chamber of Commerce are hosting an Industrial Banquet on Thursday, October 4, 2001, at the Monte Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Mike Hatch, Minnesota Attorney General. 1 invite you and an associate to_join me. This is a gratis invitation and the banquet would dive you a flavor of the business community of Monticello. Please rsvp by calling me at 763-271-3208. y I'll be in touch with you later this week. A;~ain, thanks for the phone call. Sincerely, CITY OF MONTICELLO ~J XYI++~ \~ fS~ U ~/ Ollie Koropchak Director of Economic Development • c: File Montice]lo City Hall, SOS Walnut Street, Suite 1, Monticello, MN 55362-8831 • (763) 295-2711 • Fax: (763) 295-4404 Office of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 • (763) 295-3170 • Fax: (763) 27]-3272 MONTICELLO September 27, 2001 ivtONTICELLO Mr. Emmet Flanratty Right ChOICe FUI(Illment SECVtCeS, inc. 1170 f North 9~ Avenue Maple Grove, N(N 55369 Re: 9600 Fallon Avenue, Ntonticello, N(N Dear Mr. Hanratty: (n viewing the Ntonticello Industrial Park area, it Was noted a "for (ease or sale sign" is posted on the property located at 9600 Fallon Avenue. As Economic Development Director for the City of Monticello, it is important to keep abreast of the industrial activity Within ottr community. The City does receive inquiries from business owners or brokerage firms looking for available industrial space for lease or for sale. For example: Just a coupe of Weeks ago, arrangements were made with the real estate agent and business owner through this office to show the FI-Window facility. Our bottom-line objective is to encourage and maintain a vibrant, economical community Where job creation and building occupancy is maximized. [would appreciate a telephone call to discuss the future plans for the facility located along Fallon Avenue and to c(iscuss ifand how (might best assist Right Choice. Additionally, there exists a Contract for Private Redevelopment between the Flousing and Rec(evelopment Authority (HRA) in and for the City of Ntonticello, Minnesota, and Right Choice Fulfillment Services, (nc.; therefore, the HRA would appreciate a status report on the industrial activity within the facility. Please call me at 763-271-3208 to discuss the status of the facility and how [might assist Right Choice in marketing their facility. Sincerely, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTFIORI"fY IN AND FOR "fHE C["fY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA Ollie Koropchak Executive Director c: FIRA File Monticello City Hall, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1, Monticello, MN 55362-883 (• (763) 295-2711 • Fax: (763) 295-4404 Office of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 • (763) 295-3170 • Fax: (763) 271-3272 ~ ~ Q~ ~••~ ~ ~ ~ ~C FI Y ~ O ~ ~ ~ "•' r3 U ~ . ~ ~ ~ c~ ~ ~' +S O ~"' ~ off 'o ~ ~~ `~° ow ~~ 'H ~C7~ ~a~~w4-. a ~~b 3 ~p": ~ o y ~ a Y y ~ m ° p'b U'b ~"'' bAU U"~a~o ~3~~b ~ ~ U~ 3 U~ O U O ... o d ° ~ a o ~ ~,~ yi x ~ ~~H~,~ ~~o3a i~ Ub ~~ `~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ti °' U ~ ~ ~ 3 a ~ , Z °~' ~ , ~ , . . 4 ~ ~ a.+ N RS Q a+ ~ E"'~ N ~ ~ ~ U N j, C]. 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O moo. ~...o '~• bo ~a' a cocv v >~ ~ 'bo.~i,~~~'a~aa°~aa.~~b~~~.-,°o~~.~a~~F~aoa.~Qa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~F a'te' ~ o a~ aaai~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a~ tea' ova a,o a ~ ~V ..°'a.° ai >, w • U • Special Focus: TIF Development News Member News EDAM Event Calendar EDAM Medallist Members EDAM 7f~ird Thursdcy Evenh Geatrve IndustriaF Park Strategies " Thursdoy, November 15, 2001 i 1:30 a. m. - 1:30 p. m. (includes lunch) Edinburgh, Brooklyn Park Have your community industrial parks filled recently? Looking for new opportunities but having difficulty locating available land and resources? Jo'rn us as we hear how creative parfnerships are forming on the }ron Range and in Centra{ Minnesota to accomplish com- mon goals of business recruit menf and job creation through. industrial park development. big Lake Community Economic ;' Development. Director Jim Thares and Ph'r!' Bakken of the iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board By Kathryn S. Hahne, EDAM Government Relations The 2001 Legislative Session-a Difficult Session for Everyone Property taxes were the biggest issue of the entire 2001 Regular and Special sessions. Governor Ventura's dramatic property tax proposal-which would have reduced business property taxes by an average of 15%-became the sticking point of the session and was the main reason that the Legislature failed to complete its work during the regular ses- sion. In the end, historic property tax reform was signed into law, with a net average reduction of 10% in commercial/ industrial property taxes, a projected 25% reduction for apartment buildings and a 23% reduction for most homeowners. State Takeover of General Education Costs The cornerstone of this tax reform is the state takeover of the general education property tax levies of school districts. Historically, school districts had account- ed for approximately 50% of the local property tax burden. The state takeover of the general education property tax levies for school districts will reduce property taxes on taxpayers statewide by a net of $900 million. will discuss some of the challenges The 2001 tax bill also contains a new, and the key factors in creating statewide general tax that will raise $592 successful joint partnerships with 'll' Reform industrial businesses as well as cabi owners. It is this statewide levy and state's projected surplus that providf necessary revenues for the state to 1 for the assumption of general educa costs and the elimination of those a from the local property tax. Compression of Classification lia In addition to shifting the burden for eral education costs from the propert to the state, the 2001 tax reform legis also substantially compressed classific rates for all types of property in Minn This compression of property tax rate means that most homeowners will pa single rate of 1%, and the tax rates aoc commercial and industrial property v~ at over $150,000 will drop from 3.4 tc Tax Increment Financing Property tax reform in Minnesota shit burden of general education funding from the property taxpayer and onto state and also shifts several other burc currently paid for by property taxes o the state. Due to this shift in education funding, as well as the rate compressi the 2001 tax bill, there will thus be fe~ property tax dollars generated to be u for tax increment financing revenues. anticipated that tax capacity for tax ins ment financing purposes wilt be redu< by about 40% for new TIF districts, fog cities, counties, economic developmer authorities and housing authorities to search for new fi.~nding sources in ord finance local projects. townships, cities and agencies for mi ion. This new statewide tax will be levied on the property of commercial and industrial park development. Tax Reform continued on pagE Minnesota's Historic IDC/CITY OF MONTICELLO • INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2001 Purpose To promote goodwill within the industrial business sector and community for the purpose of retaining and creating the tax and job base of the City of Monticello. 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 and requested 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 length of tune 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 two 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 good 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. BiZE Visit Outline. C. Monticello Industrial Business List • IDC/CITY OF MONTICELLO • BUSINESS RETENTION/EXPANSION VISIT 2001 /2002 Industry Name and Contact IDC Member/Visitors Date of Visit PURPOSE PROMOTE GOODWILL WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS SECTOR AND THE COMMUNITY IDC MISSION STATEMENT To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota. A. Introductions. B. BRE Visit: 1. Provide a packet of information which includes: a) List of services available through the City. b) List of funding resources. c) List of training resources. (Are there any questions?) ~h~(1 vn a`~ c`c,-~ 2. + ion of current development activities within the City. a) Update of projects by Economic Development Director. (Are there any questions?) 3. Lobby on behalf of industry retention and development. a) The IDC ~irrebaFt will lobby community leaders on behalf of industry. b) How could the community better serve your business? c) Do you have any concerns/answers? 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. CITY OF MONTICELLO SERVICE AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES 1. The option to install a separate water meter for the purpose of irrigation is available to reduce sanitary sewer costs. 2. Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Trunk Storm Sewer, and Trunk Water Fees can be assessed over 10 years at a low interest rate. 3. For industrial development or expansion, there is no park dedication or fee required. 4. 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. 5. The City of Monticello will assist your business with its planned industrial expansion including coordination of funding resources and coordination of the development and review process. 6. For qualifying manufacturing businesses, the City offers packaging and application assistance for regional and state funding programs at no cost. 7. 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. For additional information, please call the Office of the Economic Development Director at 763-271-3208. BRE VISIT • SCHEDULE AND WRITTEN SUMMARY FORM IDC MEMBER INDUSTRY Name Phone FAX E-Mail Mailing Address Date of Visit Name Primary Contact Phone E-Mail Location FAX Time of Visit • Summary of Visit: • MONTICELLO INDUSTRIES • AME Ready Mix Attn: John Dietz P.O. Box 307 Elk River, MN 55330 Aroplax Corporation Attn: Paul Schoen/Steve Schoen 200 Chelsea Road Monti~c+ello. MN~"55362 Attn: Renee Schneider ha P.O. Box 10 Monticello, MN 55362 B & B Metal Stamping, Inc Attn: Allen Walter 208 Dundas Road Monticello, MN 55362 Bondhus Corporation Attn: John Bondhus 1349 Hart Blvd, Box 660 Monticello, MN 55362 C.H. Holt Co. Inc. Attn: Craiy~ Holt 208 Dundas Road Monticello, MN 55362 295-0760 Clow Stamping Company Attn: Rick Clow 218 Chelsea Rd, PO Box 908 Monticello, MN 55362 Custom Canopy lnc. Attn: Stephen Birkeland, Jr 219 Dundas Road Monticello, MN 55362 D & D Bus Service, [nc. Attn: Dean & Donna Carlson 440 W. Oakwood Dr. P.O. Box 582 h~ Monticello. MN 55362 Dahlheimer Distribution Attn: Gre; Dahlheimer ~0 P.O. Box 36 Monticello, MN 55362 Double Bull Archery Attn: Brooks Johnson/Keith Beam P.O. Box 923 Monticello. MN 55362 Electro Industries, [nc. Attn: William & Merrlyn Seefeldt P.O. Box 538 Monticello, MN 55362 Fa -Mar Metal Fabric ors Attn: on Mus~ ent Martin 307 Che oad Mo icello, M 5362 Fulfillment Systems, [nc Attn: Jack Peach 406 E. 7`'' Street Monticello. MN 55362 Genereux Fine Wood Products Attn: W i I I iam & Barbara Tapper 212 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN 55362 Groebner & Associates Attn: Joe Groebner/Stev~Groebner 9530 Fallon Avenue n ~ Monticello, MN 55362 Hoglund Transporation [nc. Attn: Gordon & Jeanine Hoglund 1 18 East Oakwood Drive V1~ Monticello. MN 55362 Hoglund Bus Company, [nc. Attn: Wayne Hoglund P.O. Box 249 ~" Monticello, MN 55362 JME Jay Morrell 1401 Fallon Avenue Monticello, MN 55362 ~- Jones Manufacturing Attn: John Jones P.O. Box 126 Monticello, MN 55362 Lake Tool Attn: Eric Bondhus/Carl Bondhus 1347 Dundas Circle Monticello, MN 55362 Linter Corporation Attn: Jamey Merkel 1443 Fallon Ave. Monticello, MN 55362 Right Ch ~ce Se ices, Inc. Attn: Emme nratty/Steve Krenz 9600 Fallon enue Monticel , M 55362 Xcel Energy Nuclear Plant Attn: Bob Grabinski 2807 West Broadway Monticello, MN 55362 Pipeline Supply O Attn: Curt Christopherson 9668 Fallon Ave. NE Monticello, MN 55362 Polycast Specialities, Inc. Attn: Rov & Todd Schulz 112 Dundas Road Monticello, MN 55362 Rainbow Enterprises Attn: Bill Harris/Keith Dellinger 108 Chelsea Road Monticello MN 55362 Misc; lndustries.lst 3/8/01 • Remmele Engineering Attn: Kent Paul/Greg Pickert 213 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN 55362 SMA Elevator Construction Attn: Arlan Wille (~ ~ 113 Chelsea Road ~ l Monticello, MN 55362 Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. Attn: Rich, Bill & Joe Demeules 207 Dundas Road Monticello, MN 55362 Suburban Manufacturing, Inc. Attn: Brad & Mary Barger 301 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN 55362 Sunny Fresh Foods Attn: Mike Luker/Joe Campbell 206 W. 4`h Street Monticello. MN 55362 TDS Telecom ~O Attn: Tom Ollig 316 Pine Street, Box 298 Monticello, MN 55362 Tire Service Equipment Mfg. Co Attn: Ray Schmidt 201 Chelsea Road Monticello, MN 55362 Twin ity D~ Castings Co. Attn: Do <~ armond & Steve Har nd 1070 S.E. ~3 Avenue Minneap lis. N 55414 Misc/Industries.lst 3/8/01 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIES Twin City Die Castings Co. 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C/~ .. '~ C'd CSR Cd ~P ~ ~ yf ~~ ~~if ~' ~ 1' y ~~ ` ~ i Pi"4M I c~ y r ~ ~ ~ .~~~~ ~•~~ ~ ~~ ~. ~.•~ ~ ". ~ ti N '~ ~' a C G -..~~, a', V 5 ~ O 00 p ° O ` C °' C ~ U L v ~ ~ ~° ~ . a y y A ~ ~~ o ~ t/~ ~ ^ 0 c >. r C. y ~ ~- ~ end ~ ~ L Cd L ~~ ~.' = o v ~ ~ ~ 'C ~' , .~.r ~. = ~ , ~ G~ y ~ ~ R= O ~ .C ~ ~ Up C t~v~ ~ tom ,~ ~ :~~ ,` ~ , r . N ~ ~ .. t o 0 ~- - - aoM a Cd CD -i ~I r (:All Saints tholic), the trans and ~ouperated d relatives ast dinner, entertain- -3090, and re seeking tible items friends hope to z at mal District in February, Vluu u~~ua~~ua After 60 years, the l'okato Garden Club has disbanded. Over this past summer, the rem~un- ing members decided to disband. "Only four active members were left and they are all getting older," said Lenore Zellman, one of the group. The Cokato Garden Club was founded by 1'2 women in 1941, as a stem of the Minnesota Horticultttral Society. The bombing of Pearl Harbor affected that generation like Sept. 11, 2001, will affect this generation. It was the era of "Victory Gardens:' The swing into "beautification of America,° had also begun, Zellman reported. These women (and some men) planted trees, shrubs and flower beds through the years and sponsored flower shows. A newspaper story from that era, "400 Attend Cokato Flower Show," reported visitors from many surrounding towns. Besides raising vegetables, flowers and landscape plants, the club also raised funds for benevolence. In 1976, club members made a "centennial quilt" showing all 50 states, a map of the United States, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a red, white and blue border. The quilt netted $300, giving the Cokato library and museum each $150, Zellman report- ed. Other benevolence funds went to the Red Cross, Salvation Army and other groups. Later funds vv-ent to food shelves, and families in crisis were also remembered. A record book about the club's his- tory was presented to the Cokato Museum last week. certificate of appreciation from the French government, it does not inter- fere with being awarded the Jubilee of Liberty Medal. For a form, contact the Veterans' Service office, 763-682-7325 or call Nathan Prouty in Congressman Kennedy's Buffalo office for questions or forms, 763-684-1600. be received in i., Dec. 7• The edal presenta- rthis year. Veterans' Ser- all Normandy if they cannot set for Febru- ible and their ed later. as received the cotrt. from page 1 the city to partirihate in the cost oC extending streets and sewer and water lines to the area. This could total $100,000. Another development isunder con- sideration for the southe:L~t corner of the city. Land use will be an integral part of the comprehensive plan. On Nov. 20, the council will intettiiew consultants interested in developing this plan. Among other business the council: • Heard a park board report. It was noted that tennis court use should be limited to tennis to protect the new surfacing. • Voted that the county put five loads ail gavel on Omer:\yenue. • Passed resolutions supporting families alTected by the terrorist attacks on the East Coast, supporting fire prevention week, and proclaming October as Minnesota Manufacturing and'I'echnology Month. • Learned that the Tapio-Shrocle family was recently given a court extension to nett spring, to bring their property up to code or face default. • Renewed an agreement for employee safety training. • Agreed to recruit rink attendants for the 2001-2002 skating season. Fulfillment Systems Cont. from page 1 for 13 years prior to moving to Monti- cello. "We prefer a country environment," said Jack, who grew up on a farm near Milaca. Trudy, too, has farm roots. A native of Wisconsin, she is well-kztown in the area, having taught Norwegian rose- malingthrough community education and craft classes in this area. She also does custom rosemaling for clients. Jack worked his way up in the busi- ness, being employed by other firms before branching ottt on his own in 1980, in a temporary building in Buf- falo. Their children (they have anoth- er son Carl who is still in high school) also got involved in the business- John is now a sales executive and Clarissa is promotion manager. Local contractor Art Hagen is man- agingthe construction. °We plan to have the basic building finished by late December. We will install interior racking and shelving in January and February, then install computer lines," said Jack. The new facility should be in oper- ation by bfay. Doctors are concerned that these drugs have damaged your heart or caused Pulmonary Hypertension. Many injured people have no symptoms, while others have shortness of breath, chest pains, fatigue, or other symptoms. Doctors are urging y'ou to have an echoctrdiogram co determine what care you may need. 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