IDC Minutes 05-20-1999• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 20, 1999 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shelley Johnson, Vice Chair Tom Ollig, Don Smith, Kevin
Doty, Tom Lindquist, and Bill Tapper.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ken Maus, Dick Van Allen, Bob Mosford, and Marianna Khauv.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Ollie Koropchak.
Call to order.
Chair Johnson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Consideration to approve the April 15 1999 IDC minutes.
Tom Ollig made a motion to approve the April 15, 1999 IDC minutes. Bill Tapper
seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as
written.
Consideration of Updates:
a) City Council -Mayor Belsaas reported the MOAA passed a motion approving land
use map Exhibit C., calling for a public hearing of July 1. The motion passed 4 to 1.
Belsaas voted against the motion supporting the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, IDC, and HRA. Personally, he supports the Gold Nugget property as
industrial. However, the vote does not constitute approval of the Land Use Plan. Exhibit
C. includes the Goeman, Chadwick, and 85-acre piece east of Silver Springs along I-94
for industrial use. If unresolved, the old ageement dies as of July 1 and the City's
Comprehensive Plan will be inconsistent with the MOAA Land Use Map. Lindquist
questioned the rumor of the proposed upper-level housing construction for Gold Nugget.
Belsaas responded the break-even point for services required for housing is between
$140,000 to $150,000. The current average selling price for new home construction in
Monticello is between $120,000 to $130,000. To serve the Gold Nugget property for a
residential land use, there is a need for a lift station and to serve the same property for an
industrial land use, there is the need for a lift station plus increased pipe size. Members
briefly discussed the potential for development of the infrastructure to the
Chadwick/Goeman site and were told the city has the right to condemn. Smith foresees
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the need for more players in the industrial park. With the amount of industrial activity of
late, the city may find itself in the same dilemma even if they purchase land for industrial
use.
b) Prospects - Koropchak reiterated the submitted prospect report and added perhaps in
the next week or so, members would be invited to a community lunch for the die cast and
machining company.
4. Consideration to review cit~pro~ress for acquisition of Goeman property and swan of
City/Chadwick.properties for recommendation to City Council.
Wolfsteller advised the IDC that although he received the completed appraisals of the
properties, he was seeking a second appraisal. IDC members saw the need for city staff to
proceed with acquisition of the Goeman and Chadwick properties based on earlier and
previous discussions. Perhaps, a Purchase Agreement or Option contingent upon MOAA
approval of the said property for industrial use is in order. This would put the City first in-
line for acquisition of the property. Kevin Doty made a motion for the IDC to draft a
letter recommending the City Council actively pursue the acquisition of the Goeman and
Chadwick properties for industrial development. The letter to be reviewed by the IDC
Chair and Vice Chair prior to submission to the City Council as an agenda item. Tom
Lindquist seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion passed
unanimously.
Consideration to discuss membership attendance at IDC meeting and its importance.
Koropchak read the membership guidelines for the IDC. Ollig felt each IDC member
personally monitors its contribution to the IDC and if one feels they are not contributing,
they would resign. Doty expressed conflict with Thursday morning meetings but feels he
contributes by attending open houses and participating as a member of the prospect team.
Lindquist mentioned the IDC has no bylaws and is not a commission. Tapper informed
members he brought the subject up as he felt the Director needed support and
commitment from the IDC and at times when the IDC discusses the "meat of a subject"
there is no quorum or no longer a quorum. Emphasize commitment to the organization.
Smith felt perhaps the current membership of 10 needs to be reviewed as the IDC
guidelines allows for 16 to 18 members. It was recommended the IDC Chair and Vice
Chair draft a letter encouraging members to re-enforce their commitment to the
organization. Additionally, it was suggested to add to a future agenda the consideration
to expand the committee.
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6. Consideration of a follow-up on the Industrial Breakfast of April 22.
Koropchak felt the networking and the update of city road improvements met the
objectives of the breakfast. People appear to enjoy the event and good food. Some IDC
members noted the number of industrial businesses in attendance was small.
7. Consideration of setting date for Industrial Banquet and ideas for speaker.
Koropchak reported she had spoken with Kitty Baltos relating to the Industrial Banquet
date and both agreed to suggest the fourth Tuesday in October, October 26, 1999. Kitty
reported Marianna Khauv had an idea for a speaker. Koropchak reported Chair Johnson
suggested Governor Jessie Ventura and Shelly was willing to make the contact. Members
agreed he certainly would be a draw. The IDC agreed to the date of October 26 and
requested Chair Johnson follow through in recruiting Governor Ventura as speaker.
8. Other Business.
Tapper suggested taking the die cast and machining company to the Monte Club for lunch.
Members questioned if the outlet mall under construction in Albertville was the same as
_ the one looking at Monticello a few years ago? Koropchak was unaware.
9. Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
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