IDC Minutes 05-19-1994MINUTES
• MONTICEL"LO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 19, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
City Hall
MEMBERS PP.ESEPIT: Chairperson Jahn McVay, Vice Chairperson Kevin
Doty, Treasurer Ron Hoglund, Shelley Johnson,
Arve Grimsmo, Don Smith, Harvey Kendall, Jay
Morrell, Ken Maus, Tom Lindquist, Merrlyn
Seefeldt, Dr. Glenn Nemec, Cyndie Johnson, and
Jim Fleming.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dennis Taylor, Steven Lemme, and Bill Tapper.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfstzller and Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT: Jeff O'Neill.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
TY~c IDC meeting was called to order by Chairperson McVay at
7:30 a.m.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 17 AND 31L 1994 IDC
MT'ATTTTR~
Cyndie Johnson made a motion to approve the March 17 and 31,
1994 IDC minutes. Seconded by aim Fleming and with no
corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as
written.
3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY IDC FINANCIAL
REPORT.
Treasurer Hoglund reported a monthly balance of $1,244.64 at
Marquette Bank and a monthly balance of $3,858.91 at
Metropolitan Federal for a total balance of $5,104.55. This
incllzded the BRE Breakfast disbursement to Riverwood Metro
Business Resort of $372.06. Fifty people attended the
breakfast. Arve Grimsmo made a motion to accept the monthly
IDC financial report as given. Harvey Kendall seconded the
motion and with no corrections or additions, the financial
report was accepted and filed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPDATES:
In addition to the written prospect update, Koropchak noted no
Mariticelln site committments have been received; however, the
list includes some quality companies with serious inteTltlons
for relocation-expansion decisions. Harvey Kendall, Jim
F1`ming, Kevin Doty, Ron Hoglund, and John McVay volunteered
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to visit Fay-Mar Metal Fabricators and the stamping-short and
long run die company within the week.
Kevin Doty reported due to a change in the floor plan by the
redeveloper of Polycast Mfg. Inc., completion of the building
appraisal was delayed.
Dan Smith reported on his recent trip to Dungannon, Northern
Inland. Since the group's original trip last October, a
series of pen pal exchanges have developed between students
and an expressed interest by the Dungannon District Council to
explore or identify Monticello industries interested in
foreign investments or markets. Due to some difficult times
within the Dungannon Rotary and with no identified hat
Monticello industrial prospects, the connection will continue
with the Cookstown District Council. A July business/fami.ly
trip to the tJS and Monticello is in its initial planning stage
under the direction of Mr. Jim Eastvaood of Cookstown. The IDC
may wish to focus and invite the Cookstown delegation to their
July 21 meeting and coordinate some Monticello industrial
tours. Arve Urimsmo foresees a future in the European market
and the need to establish a "foot in the door" relationship
while the opportunity exists. Bath, DOY1 and Arve agreed that
• the fruits of the initial trip were the friendships and
connections established in Cookstown.
BRE REPORTS:
Jay Morrell reported on Lintex Corporation stating the company
has a three--year lease of 14,000 sq ft within his
Fallon/Dundas facility. The company headquarters are located
at University and Hwy 280 in the metro, this division employs
20 individuals who sew hospital supplies. They appear
finanically sound, are excellent tenants, and are managed by
Craig and Jamey Merkel of Buffalo.
John McVay will report on Standard Iron next month. Koropchak
reported company officials expect the SBA debentures for the
real estate portion to be sold in June and for the State,
regional, and local loans for equipment financing to close
June 1.
Ron Hoglund reported on the Tire Service Equipment Company
stating Ray Schmidt foresees the potential to expand the
facility in 1995 by 8,000 sq ft to the north. Sales have
increased 28% with local employment at 10. The sales office
resides in Phoenix. Overall is happy with his location and
his main concerns being worker's compensation and product
liability. Secondly, P.on reported on Der_orative Services with
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increased sales of 30% due to new accounts. The 35 employees
sow commzrcial drapery and Jerry Andrusko hopes to construct
a facility in September, 1995. His biggest concern is
worker's compensation.
Dan Smith reported on the Sunny Fresh groundbreaking for
expansion of the kitchen production/employee lounge areas.
Speaking at this event was one of Ken Maus' last official duty
as Mayor of Monticello.
5. CONSIDERATION TO DISCUSS AND ASSESS ALTERNATE OPTIONS FOR
FUTURE INDUSTRIAL SITES.
With tree Planning Commission and City Council approvals to
zone the Klein property R-1 and R-3, Chairperson McVay asked
the question, "Where next for an industrial site?" The
committee was advised of the increased a:~king price ($35,000,
$30,000, and $25,000 per acre) for industrial land in the
Commerce Center and along the East 7 Street areas. Arve
Grimsmo expressed as property seller to the US Postal Service
a few years ago, he was satisfied with his receipt of $14,000
per acre. It was noted direct access to major roads as a key
factor for industries. With the recommendation by the
• Planning Commission and Council to update the Comprehensive
Plan, Koropchak inquired of staff's progr4ss with the update.
Pick Wolfsteller responded that the monies were in the '94
budget for the Comprehensive Plan update. IDC members briefly
discussed the following options: 120 acres owned by Ray
Fuller, northwest of Goulds along Orchard Road (?--ton road)
or 60 acres owned by the City along south Highway 25, nortr~ of
the Kjzllbzrg's west mobile park. The IDC referred the topic
to the Infrastructure Subcommittee.
6, CONSIDERATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Legislative - Cyndie Johnson reported the minimum wage bill
was vetoed, the phased-in capitalized replacement equipment
tax bill passed, and the workers compensation bill died in
committee.
b) BRE - Tom Lindquist reported that Dean Bill Monson of St.
Thomas :poke to th` subcommittee regarding his role in
establishing a President's Club. His approach, an action
learning team approach, is generative learning from one
another through the means of real issues and motivation.
Utilizing outside resources as speakers and books for self-
preparation and open-ended questions. Dean Munson is a friend
of Bill Tapper. Chairperson McVay reported an attempt to form
a President's Club in St. Cloud failed.
c) Infrastructure - None.
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d) Marketing - Kevin Doty reported the subcommittee met on
March 22 and April 4 with each subcommittee member assigned to
update information ore brochure pages and data sheets. The
update cost should be substantially less than the initial City
cost of $22,000 through the use of inhouse computers and
volunteers. Upon completion of the brochure update, the group
will critique the video for necessary updating. A member
askzd: "Does the use of the video justify the cost to update?"
Also, Karopchak added Monticello's Community Profile was
updated and submitted to the Dept of TED for printing. The
samewhat new format includes a map of industrial sites.
e) Education - None.
f) EAS - Cyndie Johnson reported
attended a meeting at the Sen.
subcommittee met again May 4.
community's experience with EA
elected to take the advise given
The PUC does one news-release
polling process.
that Joy Swenson and herself
or Lounge in April and the
Upon the PUC and other
5 polling, the subcommittee
and let "a sleeping dog lie."
reminder midway through the
7. OTHER BUSINESS.
a) See printed enclosure.
b) Chamber lunch catered by Dina's, today.
• c;) Other - Chairperson McVay summarized the negotiated
alternative power sources to be phased-in by NSP over a time
period which allows immediate continued operation of the
Prairie Island Plant.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Ollie Karopchak, Executive Director
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