IDC Minutes 07-18-1996• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 18,1996 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Bill Tapper, Vice Chairperson Tom Lindquist, Shelly
Johnson, Don Smith, Jay Morrell, Ken Maus, Kevin Doty, Dick
Van Allen, Tom Perrault, and Bill Endres.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Secretary Tom Ollig and Merrlyn Seefeldt.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Jeff O'Neill.
GUEST: Ron Hoglund.
CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Tapper called the IDC meeting to order at 7:OS a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20, 1996 IDC MINUTES.
Not available.
3. CONSIDERATION OF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS:
a) Ron Hoglund -Annual IDC commitment of $2,000 to City -Past Treasurer
Hoglund reported a monthly balance of $4,031.21 at First Bank and a balance of
$10,109.42 at Marquette Bank for a total monthly balance of $14,140.63. Tom
Lindquist made a motion to accept the IDC financial report as given. Tom
Perrault seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the financial
report was accepted and filed.
Hoglund reported on his conversation with City Administrator Wolfsteller relating
to discontinuation ofthe IDC's annual $2,000 contribution to the City for
salary/benefits of the Economic Development Director. Hoglund reported the
Administrator had no problems with the IDC discontinuating the annual
contribution to the City, with the Economic Development Director continuing to
provide staff support to the IDC, nor with the IDC donating the remaining balance
of $9,640.63 to the Chamber of Commerce. $14,140.631ess $4,500 (retirement
of debt commitment) equals $9,640.63.
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b) Bill Endres -Chamber acceptance of IDC dollazs and hosting the BRE Breakfast
and Fundraiser Banquet -Chamber President Endres reported the Chamber Board
had no problem with setting up a separate fund for industrial purposes and had no
opposition to hosting the gratis breakfast or fundraiser banquet. The question of
whether IDC members must bedue-paying Chamber members was not addressed
by the Chamber Boazd. The Chamber was willing to sponsor the IDC activities
concluded Endres.
The IDC appoints their own members. Tapper saw the IDC as an autonomous
group. Ken Maus made a motion for Hoglund, Endres, Tapper, and Koropchak to
draft an organizational restructure agreement to be approved by both the IDC and
the Chamber outlining the new structure, funds, and activities of the IDC. A copy
to be given to the City of Monticello. Tom Perrault seconded the motion. Tapper
summarised the points as follows: One, the IDC shall remain an independent
organization, not affiliated with the Chamber. Second, upon retirement of the
$4,500 IDC debt to the City, the remaining IDC balance shall be transferred to the
Chamber. Next, the Chamber assumes the activities and events formerly
sponsored by the IDC. Fourth, the Chamber accepts the funds and costs
associated with the activities and events. Lastly, the IDC may request funds for
special activities. The motion passed unanimously.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PLANS FOR FUNDRAISER BAN UET
The banquet date of Tuesday, October 29, 1996, was verified with Shelly Johnson and
confirmed with the Monte Club. IDC members suggested two options for the banquet
program or guest speaker. The speaker to be entertaining and professional. Shelly
Johnson and Kevin Doty to contact Kirby Puckett's agent. If Kirby is unavailable, the
second option is for Jay Morrell to contact Jim Smith, a motivational speaker, who
previously was utilized by Jay. All agreed to proceed with distribution of banquet tickets
to IDC members at the September meeting.
5. OTHER
Tapper reported to IDC members that a number of businesses from the industrial park
held a meeting and noted Pipeline Supply Company and Wiha's frustration with the City
on their recent construction. Following their construction experience, Pipeline stated they
would not recommend Monticello as a place for industrial development. It appeazs the
City's attitude is to regulate development rather than to facilitate development.
Tapper continued by outlining his personal frustration with the City relating to the
• approval process for his 18,000 sq ft building expansion and site plans. He requested a
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building permit on April 24. Time lapsed with. the resolution of the need to install. an
elevator or ramp to a mezzanine of 3,000 sq ft+ for compliance with State Accessibility
Act; however, this was resolved. The City Engineer reviewed the site plans making
necessary corrections and minor suggestions. The minor suggestions may appear to some
as money maker items continued Tapper. Tapper received the comments one month after
the City had received the comments from the engineer. Although the amount of the
storm sewer charge had been approved by Council, Tapper was not informed of $5,000
per acre fee until the end of May. After a meeting between businesses and the City
Administration and City Engineer, suggestions were given by businesses to enhance a
quick turn around. Still no storm sewer payment policy is in place. Assist Administrator
informed Tapper that after review of some technical issues maybe his building permit
could be issued July 5. The permit was issued on July 10. In the meantime, Tapper has
made two payments on his EDA loan of which. he can not access and continues to rent
space from Mr. Morrell. With the review process of well over two months and the
surprised add-on and delay costs, the company's expansion costs increased several
thousands of dollars over what was anticipated.
Van Allen expressed that Bondhus is looking at plans to expand; however, they have the
ability to expand elsewhere. IDC members asked "What can the IDC do?" Members
• agreed it appears that the City Hall has a problem. Maus questioned if the council and city
administration was aware of the high frustration level of developers. It was suggested that
IDC Subcommittee Group II meet with City Administrator and Mayor to create an
awareness of the public's perception. Under the direction. of Van Allen, Group II agreed
to meet Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 a.m., at City Hall to plan an agenda for a meeting with
the Administrator and Mayor.
6. ADJOL1RN161ENT.
The IDC meetiug<adjourned by a consensus of its members.
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Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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