IDC Minutes 04-15-1993• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 15, 1993 - 7:00 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson John McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin
Doty, Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Shelley Johnson
(left early), Don Smith, Arve Grimsmo, Harvey
Kendall, Ken Maus, Dennis Taylor, Linda
Mielke, Steven Lemme, Merrilyn Seefeldt,
Cyndie Johnson, Mary Micke, and Dr. Glenn
Nemec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lowell Schrupp, Jay Morrell, Dave Peterson,
and Tom Lindquist.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie
Koropchak.
GUEST: Charles Pheffer, Jr., Pheffer COMPANY, INC.
and Mike Gair, McCombs Frank Roos Associates,
Inc.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson McVay called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 18, 1993 IDC MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund noted the need for a correction on page 4,
paragraph one , 1 ine one : May 15 corrected to Apri 1 15 . A
motion to approve the corrected March 18, 1993 IDC minutes was
then made by Ron Hoglund and seconded by Cyndie Johnson. With
no further corrections or additions, the minutes were approved
as corrected.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported a Marquette Bank balance of
$5,277.03 and a Metropolitan Federal balance of $1,238.67 for
a total balance of $6,515.70. One $640 disbursement was made
to the Minnesota Real Estate Journal. Linda Mielke made a
motion to accept the April IDC financial report. Seconded by
Mary Micke and with no corrections or additions, the financial
report was accepted and filed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
a) Custom Canopy - Both the TIF and GMEF funding sources
have received full approval and it is anticipated that
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
be the week of April 26. IDC
the Groundbreaking Reception
an Birkeland, Jr.
Mr. Holman has delayed his
-days and is unable to attend
ns for the delay, he did not
essary commitment from one of
customer who required no rail.
eable rail and the unknown of
acres were the other reasons.
- The company will not be
attending the BRE Breakfast as the second-round of
interviews are in progress for selection of a plant
manager. Upon hiring the new plant manager, the company
will proceed with their site selection. The project is
still scheduled for 1993 and Monticello remains in the
the bank/GMEF closing will
members will be notified of
in honor of Stephen and Jo
All-Temp Distribution -
location decision by thirty
the BRE Breakfast. Reaso
receive the anticipated nec
his potential customers, a
No security of a future us
the Haglund's to sell ten
Wilson Tool International
running.
Mike Langer - Due to the un
industrial space for lease i
options available in surround
has decided against a Montic
was very impressed with the
Jim Thompson - The company
availability of convenient
n Monticello and due to the
ing communities, Mr. Langer
ello location. However, he
community.
's business plan is being
reviewed by Business Development Services, Inc. (BDS) for
project merit and thereafter, would BDS determine to seek
venture capital. This is a start-up business which has
developed a new pitching machine, needs dollars for
marketing and production.
Steinwall, Inc. - Richard Brotherton plans to attend the
BRE Breakfast. On Friday or Monday, an appointment will
be made to visit Monticello industrial site options. The
company plans to construct a 35, 000 sq ft metal building,
prefers freeway exposure, and currently employs 70.
BRE UPDATES:
a) BRE Business Reports: IDC members had no reports.
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Koropchak reported that she had visited both the Aroplax
and SMM new facilities. Aroplax has opened local
accounts and purchased a truck, locally. SMM reported
having reached their projected two-year employment of 25.
Additionally, Koropchak re
from Bill Tapper. Insty-B'
power drills. The company
the owner is Jim Weinhold.
would serve as the company
ported on an industrial lead
it is a quick-change bit for
name is Weinhold Company and
The 5,000 sq ft facility
's office and assembly areas
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while the product is manufactured elsewhere. The
facility would employ six full-time people and the owner
is considering both options of ownership and lease.
5. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW THE NSP LETTER FOR SUPPORT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO FORM A RAILROAD RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP
COMMITTEE.
Chairperson McVay reported NSP's railroad time is a long-term
commitment because of the need to transport heavy equipment.
NSP is willing to create a partnership with the community to
research upgrading the railroad bed and the Crow River Bridge.
Research would include funding and working cooperatively with
Burlington Northern and Minnesota Commercial RR. Total cost
estimated between $4 to $5 million. An alternative to
relicensing the nuclear plant is to repower with coal/natural
gas. Dr. Nemec suggested, "Putting the necessary people
together". IDC members who expressed interest to serve on the
committee were Ron Hoglund, Arve Grimsmo, Harvey Kendall, and
Ken Maus.
6. CONSIDERATION OF BRE BREAKFAST PLANS AND RSVP CONFIRMATIONS.
Koropchak reminded IDC members to wear their name tag and that
breakfast was planned to begin sharply at 7:30 a.m. RSVP's
were accepted from TDC members.
7. OTHER BUSINESS:
a) Chamber Announcements - Chamber Chairperson Micke
reminded members of the Chamber meeting slated for noon
today and that the scheduled program was "How to Hire a
Winning Team?"
b) Wright County Development Partnership - Koropchak
informed IDC members that organizational meetings
continue and the next meeting is scheduled for April 22
at 10:00 a.m. at Wright-Hennepin Electric in Maple Lake.
All are invited.
c) Star Recertificiation Peer Visit - Although, volunteers
were unable to attend, the meeting went well and the IDC
was complimented as a leader in the BRE program.
8. PRESENTATION BY CHARLES PFEFFER AND MIKE LAIR: DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT PLANS FOR THE MONTICELLO COMMERCE CENTER AREA.
The presentation team consisted of Charles Pfeffer, Pfeffer
COMPANY, Inc., the marketing firm; Mike Gair, McCombs Frank
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Roos Associates, Inc., the planner; and Dennis Taylor, Taylor
Land Surveyor, Inc., the surveyor.
Of the original property purchased from Farm Credit, the
easterly portion was sold for residential development and the
remaining 150 acres was the subject of this presentation. Mr.
Pfeffer told IDC members that the land was purchased on
speculation and the rezoning request is an attempt to shape a
product (land plan) which best serves the community, school,
and the developer.
Mr. Gair presented a historical background of the land use
plan for the 600-acre southeasterly quadrent of the City of
Monticello. Areas reviewed were pre-1992 zoning, the school
district's long-range plans, potential development of 1,500 to
1,800 homes, and storm sewer conceptual plan. The storm sewer
concept refined the ponding areas, however, the easterly flow
remains consistent.
Currently, the property bounded by I-94 to the north, Fallon
Avenue to the west, and School Campus to the south is zoned
Business Campus (BC) with the northeasterly corner zoned
Limited Business (B2} and Residential - Planned Unit
Development (R-PUD). Under the request, approximately 509K of
the BC area would be rezoned to Light Industrial (I-1). The
high-quality BC would remain along both sides of Chelsea Road
(northerly area) and the proposed I-1 would be to the north of
the School Campus (southerly area). To accommodate the
transition between the School District and I-1, the concept
proposes the construction of a 3-4 foot berm with 3-4 foot
evergreen plantings. Secondly, under the request, the B2
would be rezoned to Highway Business (B3) and the R-PUD would
be rezoned with a combination of B3, B2, and R-PUD. Ponding
and park allowances were also included in the concept plan.
The planner stated that from a marketing prospective the
rezoning request allows for a greater diversity. The
planner's opposition to an entire BC zone was the not less
than 30~ green plot and the no more than 50~ of any wall shall
be of exposed metal or fiberglass finish standards.
The development plan outlined the extension of Dundas Road;
however, Mr. Gair reminded IDC members that the outlined road
was part of a concept plan only, and actual road alignment and
lot sizes would be determined as the need occurred.
On a preliminary basis, Jeff O'Neill viewed the over-all
proposed concept plan as addressing the original raised
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the proposed B3 zone which Mr. O'Neill agreed may create
flexibility for the developer but may also fracture the
downtown area.
The interest of a future westerly interchange at I-94 and
County Road 118 has changed from positive in 1978, negative in
1991, and back to positive because of the additional interest
of a developer. Available Federal monies are administered by
the State. A plan extending the width of County Road 118
bridge, construction of a limited interchange, and
construction of a Fallon Avenue bridge are among the MDOT
priority list which is similiar to a future wish list.
IDC members were pleased with the seemingly cooperativeness
for establishment of a workable plan. With no further
questions and with no formal motion in favor or in opposition
of the proposed plan, IDC members were encouraged to contact
Mr. O'Neill or a city staff member regarding any comments to
the proposed plan. Chairperson McVay informed members that
Supt. Johnson has reviewed the proposed plan but has given no
formal approval.
• Upon application, the Monticello Commerce Center Rezoning
Request will be heard by the Planning Commission on Tuesday,
May 4. Prior to the commission meeting, staff will review the
plans in detail.
Chairperson McVay thanked Mr. Pfeffer, Mr. Gair, and Mr.
Taylor for their time and presentation.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Mary Micke made a motion to adjourn the IDC meeting at 9:45
a.m. Seconded by Linda Mielke, the meeting adjourned.
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Ollie Koropchak, Execu ive Director
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