IDC Minutes 11-20-1997• Minutes of IDC Meeting from November 20'x, 1997
Members Present: Ken Maus, Tom Lindquist, Tom Ollig, Don Smith, Shelly Johnson,
Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Grace Pederson,
Mayor Bill Fair, City Staff Fred Patch and Ollie Koropchak.
Members Absent: Kevin Doty, Bob Mosford.
1. Approved the minutes from October 16`~ meeting, motioned by Lindquist seconded
by Johnson, unanimously approved.
2. Grace Pederson gave an IDC Banquet report and handed out attendance and financial
information. Mr. Tapper commented that next year we should use the upper level bar
and have snacks to create more traffic for those with displays. Attendance was down
a little and the speaker a little more expensive however overall a successful event.
3. Much discussion was had on draft resolutions from the IDC to the City Council
relating to industry in Monticello. Both Mr. Van Allen and Mr. Tapper were asked to
pool their ideas and revise a resolution to be discussed at our December meeting.
4. Motioned by Mr. Smith seconded by Mr. Johnson that the Chairman of the IDC and
HRA determine a forum for a joint meeting between the two groups to discuss mutual
goals.
5. After discussion it was agreed that the IDC would not request current funding from
the Chamber for 1998. This decision was based upon the fact that there is $10,000.00
held in a reserve fund by the Chamber for possible use by the IDC.
6. Ollie talked about industry visits by the Mayor and overall felt they were going well
and that they were having a positive impact and helping to imporve the perception of
the city by industry.
7. Ollie discussed possible prospects:
Midwest Graphics, new building in spring and 22 additional employees.
Metal Stamp Proto-types, called them twice, will revisit, 25 to 50 possible
employees and a 20,000 sq. Ft. Bldg.
8. Committee agreed to change the meeting dates as follows.
December 11 `~ and January 22"d
9. Motioned by Van Allen seconded by Ollig to adjourn, unanimously approved.
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