IDC Minutes 07-17-1997Monticello Industrial Development Committee:
Minutes of July 17, 1997 Meeting
Members Present: Ken Maus, Tom Lindquist, Tom Ollig, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen,
Others Present: Mayor Bill Fair, City Staff, Ollie Koropchak, Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch,
and Bill Fahrney of Shingobee, Inc.
Members Absent: Shelly Johnson, Jay Morrell, Don Smith, Kevin Doty, Grace Pederson.
1. Minutes of June 18, 1997 meeting were reviewed, motioned by Dick Van Allen to
approve, 2°d by Bill Tapper, unanimously approved.
2. Chairman Ken Maus introduced Mr. Bill Fahrney of Shingobee, Inc.
Discussion centered on the long range plans of NSP in regard to the land they
currently own. It is apparent that NSP does not need all of the property it now has.
Many options are being looked at keeping the needs of the City in mind.
3. No date has yet been scheduled for the IDC subcommittee workshop with the City
Council and City Staff. schedules will again be compared to try and work out a date.
4. An update on the storm damage and how the City is responding was given by Fred
Patch of the City Staff. It is estimated that some 600 buildings throughout Monticello
received some type of damage ranging from shingles missing to total destruction.
Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties were effected. The City Staff is
gearing up to streamline the construction and repair permit process. The City has
added additional staff to help with this process, and put on hold some current projects
in order to be able to meet the needs of residents with significant structural damage
to their home or business.
5. Ollie Koropchak reported that the Faymar building is still under construction,
Standard Iron and FSI had significant water damage from the storm.
Also stated that she has heard nothing from the Council in regard to the new tax
abatement request by Midwest Graphics.
6. Reminder of the IDC Banquet on October 28~'.
7. Note a Planning Commission meeting to be held on August 5`~ in regard to rezoning
of some parcels of property currently in the City. This would require a
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
There being no further business motioned by Tom Ollig seconded by Bill Tapper to
adjourn, unanimously approved.
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