IDC Minutes 06-17-1999• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, June 17, 1999 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shelly Johnson, Tom Lindquist, Ken Maus, Dick Van Allen,
Bob Mosford, and Jim Fleming.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Tom Ollig, Don Smith, Kevin Doty, and Bill Tapper.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
Call to Order.
Chair Johnson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Consideration to approve the May 20, 1999 IDC minutes.
• Tom Lindquist made a motion to approve the May 20, 1999 IDC minutes. Shelly Johnson
seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as
written.
3. Consideration of Updates:
a) City Council - In the absence of Mayor Belsaas, Koropchak reported the MOAA
had met in early June with no resolutions to the Land Use Plan. A public hearing
has been noticed for the July MOAA meeting. If land use issues are not resolved
and the MOAA Agreement dies, the City Comprehensive Plan will be inconsistent
with the Land Use Plan.
b) Prospects - 200,000 sq ft building, 20 acres -The company president attended the
Golf Luncheon and Outing. Looking to meet with property owner, contractor, or
others to proceed with this project perhaps within the next few weeks. Via
Administrator Wolfsteller, it appears the Commerce Center broker is stating the
property owner is not interested in selling freeway property which is the desire of
the company president. Mayor Belsaas will be asked to attend this meeting.
75/100 acres -This well-known name company looking for freeway exposure
property has slowed-down their decision process for expansion plans. Have left
messages for company update but no response.
• IDC Minutes - 6/17/99
100 + acres -Monticello remains in the running. Six community options going to
second-level of company directors. Goeman/Chadwick parcel and Monticello
Commerce Center are Monticello sites under consideration. The broker was not
interested in the Gold Nugget parcel as his client does not want involved in a local
political land use dispute or a land use which contradicts the recommendation of
the city's professional planners. However, site preparation of the
Goeman/Chadwick is more expensive than the Gold Nugget parcel.
Die Cast Company -Two owners of the company and the site selection manager
visited the Monticello Commerce Center site for a second time the early part of
June. Shelly Johnson, Kevin Doty, Darrin Lahr, Mayor Belsaas, Lenny Kirscht,
Rick Wolfsteller, and Ron Hoglund joined us for lunch at the Monte Club.
Monticello remains in the running. The uses and sources statement was well
received and Kirscht has followed-up on SBA qualifications and IRB availability.
Manufacturer of refrigerator systems -Lead from NSP. No new information from
company after submission of marketing information.
3,000 sq ft to lease -Looking for lease space for light assembly of in-house store
displays. Mailed information and phone number of Barger and Morrell.
Brochures - A little behind on sending out brochures. Brochures to be mailed to
previous contacts of interest.
Marketing -The bus tour was canceled for lack of positive responses of targeted
audience. Conflict with date of EDAM conference. However, about 20 for lunch
prior to golfing. Excellent networking. 14 golfers.
Business retention -Mayor Belsaas will be visiting industries and Aroplax is
looking to expand.
4. Consideration to discuss action taken by Citv Council relating to activel~pursuin~ to
acquire the Chadwick/Goeman properties.
Members were informed Council took action to actively pursue the acquisition of the
Chadwick/Goeman properties and authorized city staff to begin preparation to acquire.
The IDC request was supported by resolutions from the HRA and EDA. The Council
took action with very little discussion. IDC members agreed to continue this item on the
IDC agenda and to individually encourage Council members to proceed with acquisition.
Consideration to discuss the need to increase the membership of the IDC and direction
thereafter.
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Mosford liked the subcommittee approach with less meetings as a whole. A few years
ago, there was a lobbying, BRE, and marketing subcommittee. Prior to forming new
subcommittees, first identify the objective of the subcommittee? A marketing
subcommittee of HRA and IDC members does currently exist. Agenda items influence
the turn-out at meetings. Others suggested periodic luncheon functions with special
guests. Time can be an issue at noon but perhaps more convenient for out-of--town
guests. To strictly increase membership with off-street individuals has no benefit, need to
select members with connection to industrial development such as HRA or EDA members.
If city staff unable to attend IDC meeting, they should designate an alternate. In lieu of
the perceived reluctance of the broker to sell freeway exposed land, it was suggested to
invite Charlie Pfeffer to an IDC meeting. Pfeffer being the broker, the IDC recommended
Shawn Weinard, property owner, be invited to the July IDC meeting. Optional morning or
noon. Increase of membership to be continued.
6. Consideration of follow-up on progress to solicit Governor Ventura as ug est speaker for
the Industrial Banquet.
Chair Johnson informed members he knew people in the Governor's Office and he would
be happy to try and solicit Governor Ventura as guest speaker of the banquet. Perhaps
suggest some alternate dates for the Governor. Johnson will stop by Koropchak's office
next week for contact to the Governor's office.
7. Other Business.
None.
8. Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned by consensus. Adjournment at 8:00 a.m.
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Recorder
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