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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. • IDC NIINUTES JULY 18, 1996 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 2 IDC MINUTES JULY 18, 1996 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. ~~ ~~ Ollie Koropchak, Recorder 3