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IDC Minutes 06-17-1993MINUTES REGULAR MEETING . MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, June 17, 1993 - 7 a.m. Members Present: John McVay, Dennis Taylor, Shelly Johnson, Arve Grimsmo, Kevin Doty, Ron Hoglund, Ken Maus, Merrlyn Seefeldt, Harvey Kendall, Don Smith, Linda Mielke, Glenn Nemec Staff Present: Jeff O'Neill. Ollie absent due to illness. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 a.m. O'Neill reported on Ollie's condition. IDC directed that flowers be sent to Ollie with get well wishes from the IDC. 2. Consideration to approve the May 20, 1993, IDC minutes. After discussion, a motion was made by Shelly Johnson and seconded by Merrlyn Seefeldt to approve the meeting minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration to hear and accept the IDC financial report. Ron Hoglund provided a financial report to the IDC. Hoglund reported that the IDC balance of funds available to date is $5,377. After discussion, a motion was made by Harvey Kendall and seconded by Ken Maus to accept the financial report. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of prospect updates. A. Steinwall, Inc. John McVay reported that he had been attempting to contact the owners by phone. None of his phone calls has been returned. He also noted that Steinwall has not been returning Ollie's calls either. B. Wilson Tool, Inc. John McVay reported that Wilson Tool hired a new plant manager that likes the southwest metro area; however, owner Tom Emery continues to like the Monticello area. Wilson Tool's search for a new location was put on hold for one month to accommodate staffing changes. • C. Winehold Company. No report. Page 1 Industrial Development Committee Minutes - 6/17/93 • D. Standard Iron and Wire Works Inc. John McVay detailed the potential of relocation of Standard Iron and Wire Works, Inc., to Monticello. He noted that the facility would include approximately 50,000 sq ft of metal fabricating and manufacturing. Standard Iron and Wire Works would ~ h o~ be combining three facilities now located in Minnesota. It would create Cor tet,~,.~ approximately 80 jobs to start with potential of 185 jobs. O'Neill noted gliy~Q~ that Ollie has scheduled a visit to the Standard Iron facility in New Hope for June 23. Anyone interested in visiting this facility is welcome. E. Medical Transcription. No report. F. Custom Molder of Industrial Medical Products. No report. G. Right Choice Services. No report. 5. BRE updates. A. The H-Window Company. Ken Maus noted the importance of continuing to take an aggressive posture toward making Monticello an attractive place for the H-Window Company. He noted that a letter from the IDC to the HRA supporting a good hard look at utilization of TIF to assist the H-Window Company in the expansion plans is appropriate. Shelly Johnson emphasized the importance of showing continued interest in retaining the H-Window Company in the community. We need to be aggressive in meeting their needs. Don Smith indicated that the H-Window Company has had recent successes and anticipates a bright future. Arve Grimsmo mentioned that the facility may double in size. Other states have unbelievable bait that they are using to try to attract the H- Window Company. Monticello should not take it for granted that H- Window will expand in Monticello. B. Aroplax Corporation. Ollie's notes indicated that Aroplax will be conducting an open house sometime in August. C. BRE reports. Don Smith noted he'd been in touch with Joe Campbell of Sunny Fresh. Sunny Fresh is doing well and may be looking at expansion of their facility at some point in the near future. Assistant Administrator O'Neill noted that Sunny Fresh has come forward with plans for improving their parking and installing landscaping on the • library side of the facility. He reported that Sunny Fresh is interested in utilizing or purchasing a portion of the 5th Street right-of--way for Page 2 Industrial Development Committee Minutes - 6/17/93 parking purposes. Issues relating to overall site development and private use of the 5th Street right-of--way will be upcoming topics for Council consideration. Ken Maus noted that as part of Sunny Fresh's planning process, they may be looking at redirecting some of their truck traffic away from 4th Street and toward the railroad track side of the property. If this could be accomplished, it would be a plus for the area. Maus suggested that we should attempt to have the vehicle scale moved from the 4th Street side of the property, as this type of use is not compatible with the adjoining residential neighborhood; and use of the scale by large trucks often results in temporary obstruction of 4th Street right-of--way. 6. Consideration of IDC Banquet date and sneaker. Ollie's notes indicated a potential date of Tuesday, October 26, 1993. Don Smith reported that Jim Benson, President of Dunwoody Institute, has agreed to speak at the banquet. Smith explained that Benson charges a small fee which he asks to be paid directly to Dunwoody. Don went on to note that Benson's presentation requires the use of an overhead projector and that perhaps the lower meeting room at the Monte Club will better accommodate Benson's presentation. As another alternative, perhaps the Riverwood Conference Center meeting rooms would work well. After discussion, a motion was made by Harvey Kendall and seconded by Linda Mielke to approve Jim Benson as the speaker at the IDC Banquet scheduled for October 26, 1.993. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Consideration of protect updates. A. Monticello Commerce Center zoning request. Assistant Administrator O'Neill reviewed the original zoning request, Planning Commission recommendation, and Council action. Ken Maus emphasized that the City Council will be reviewing the green space requirement in an effort to identify the most reasonable method for assuring development of the area in a manner consistent with the business campus purpose. He noted that a strict 30~/o green space requirement may not necessarily assure achievement of the business campus design goals and that perhaps the ordinance can be adjusted to allow higher density of development but require more landscaping and/or perhaps irrigated grounds. Page 3 Industrial Development Committee Minutes - 6/17/93 • B. NSP Community Railroad Partnership Committee. John McVay noted that the partnership is in the information collection stage. He also noted that NSP will be looking at the possibility of purchasing a portion of the Hoglund property and installing a spur that would be used in conjunction with future development. McVay indicated that he is waiting for a response to this concept from decision makers at NSP. C. Central Minnesota Initiative Fund Meeting. It was noted that Ollie's notes indicate that there is a meeting on June 29 at 10:30. Kevin Doty requested that O'Neill contact the organization to find out what is the purpose of the meeting and report back to Kevin. D. Wright County Development Group Meeting. Ollie's notes indicated that a meeting is scheduled for June 24 at 10 a.m. E. Industrial Business Directory. John McVay reported that Ollie is working on preparing a directory of industrial businesses that provides basic information relating to each business. A major purpose of the directory is to assist communication between industries. • F. HRA senior housing con~re~ate/assisted living summary. O'Neill reported that the housing needs survey recently conducted by the HRA. indicated that the area would not qualify for a HUD grant because, according to the survey, the assisted living housing demand is not sufficient at this time; however, the survey did indicate sufficient need for senior housing to support an FmHA housing project similar to the housing projects completed by Brad Larson and Jim Metcalf. Glenn Nemec indicated that the HUD grants are not being given to any communities with a housing need of less than 42 units. He noted that in the near future, the assisted living demand will exceed this amount. O'Neill informed the group that the City and the hospital district will be working cooperatively toward development of a long-term plan for the hospital's facility. The plan will address methods to improve access to the site through possible realignment of the entrance from its present position to a point farther east along County Road 75. It will also look at the possibility of vacating a portion of Hart Boulevard, thereby increasing the area available for on-site parking. Finally, the study will identify the best location for future senior housing in the area and how such housing and associated traffic flows will integrate with the hospital district site plan. Page 4 Industrial Development Committee Minutes - 6/17/93 8. Other business. A. The group was reminded that the Chamber of Commerce meets at the Legion today. There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned. ~--k~ ~~~ Jeff O'Neill Assistant Administrator • • Page 5