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meeting on February 5, 2002, 7:00 p.m. Lindquist asked whether the proposed residential
standards would meet FHA standards? O'Neill responded "yes".
With limitation to discuss the Gold Nugget mediation, O'Neill reported the mediation has
not concluded but is relatively close. O'Neill felt it was Gold Nugget's goal to build in
2002. Will the proposed residential standards effect Gold Nugget? It really hasn't, as
districts will be established to meet their development. Is the MOAA gone? O'Neill
informed members the City will know on Friday as the Municipal Board will make its
ruling on annexation by ordinance or through agreement.
4. Follow-up on the IDC recommendation and IDC plans to present IDC recommendation at
the public hearing of the Planning Commission, March 5, 2002.
Koropchak noted the attached summary of the HRA and IDC recommendations which
were submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council. IDC members noted the
HRA recommendation and re-affirmed their motion of December 2001. It was suggested
that the IDC Chair and members attend the Planning Commission meeting in February.
Review the IDC 2001 Action Statement and Organizational and Membership Guidelines
for potential amending or reaffirming_
TOM LINDQUIST MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2001 ACTION STA'T'F,MENT
AS THE 2002 IDC ACTION STATEMENT. BILL TAPPER SECONDED THE
MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
It was noted that the IDC has no affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce per the
agreement of October 1996.
The IDC members agreed to continue operating under the IDC Organizational and
Membership Guidelines of January, 1995, and Organizational Restructure Agreement of
October 1, 1996.
6. Vote to elect 2002 IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Chair Van Allen called for nominations for chair of the IDC stating he would be out-of-
town in February and August. TOM LINDQUIST MADE A MOTION NOMINATING
DICK VAN ALLEN AS CHAIR. KEVIN DOTY SECONDED THE MOTION AND
WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
WITH NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, TOM LINDQUIST MADE A MOTION TO
CEASE NOMINATIONS AND TO ELECT DICK VAN ALLEN AS CHAIR OF THE
IDC FOR 2002. SECONDED BY DON ROBERTS AND WITH NO FURTHER
DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Van Allen called for nominations for vice chair of the IDC. BILL TAPPER MADE A
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MOTION NOMINATING MARY BARGER AS VICE CHAIR. TOM OLLIG
SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. WITH NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, TOM
OLLIG MADE A MOTION TO CEASE NOMINATIONS AND TO ELECT MARY
BARGER AS VICE CHAIR OF THE IDC FOR 2002. SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER
AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
IDC members agreed to appoint Koropchak as secretary.
Vote to accept the letter of resignation from IDC Member Don Smith.
Koropchak read a letter of resignation front Bob Mosford and informed members of Ellen
Per~ault phone call and notice to resign from the IDC as she is leaving the Monticello
Generating Plant. A request was made for a written resignation.
BILL TAPPER. MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS FROM DON
SMITH, BOB MOSFORD, AND ELLEN PERRAULT. SECONDED BY KEVIN
DOTY AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Tom Lindduist, Tom Ollig, and Don Roberts accepted another three-year term on the
IDC. Termination date December 3 l , 2004.
Continued -Address the concern raised about the difficulty to receive local service for
drug testin~~ of newly hired employees. Does the iDC want to authorize drafting of letter?
Tapper informed members of his and Van Allen's recent conversation with Dr. Glen
Nemec relative to the concern raised by businesses about the difficulty to receive local
service for drug testing of newly hired employees. Tapper and Van Allen expressed their
disappointment as the IDC recruits new businesses to enhance the economy of the
community and then the business is refused drug testing because of anon-payment of
customer bill. The issue being not the price but the lack of service. Nemec appeared
surprised and noted an upcoming executive board meeting this week. The St. Michael
Clinic targets businesses and worker's compensation as patients, Tapper informed the
group. Ollig said TDS uses a clinic in Elk River and St. Cloud. Roberts said Sunny
Fresh uses the local hospital for emergencies but was unsure about drug testing. He will
check. Koropchak to check with city and school.
9. Reports:
Marketinb -First BRE Visit report - VanAllen/Koropchak.
Van Allen asked members "How much involvement will the IDC have as a lobbying
group to answer or resolve the BRE questions and concerns of the industry?" Koropchak
proceeded by reviewing the written summary of Rainbow Enterprises and planned
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follow-up. First item, the suggested two-way web linkage between an industrial business
and the City's website has been implemented. Second item, the City Council will be
asked to direct the City Engineer or Public Works Director to look into the safety
concerns of the Chelsea/Cedar and Highway 25 intersection area. Third item, members
agreed the IDC should not be directly involved in human resource issues and suggested
Rainbow contact local businesses through the use of the manufacturer's directory for
potential interest. Upon future BRE visits, Rainbow's interest to share common human
resource services will be communicated. Fourth item, an Xcel Energy representative will
be informed of the comment relative to the power outage. And lastly, Rainbow's options
to expand the building to the front due to a drainage pond will be given to the City
Engineer Consultant. Koropchak will prepare afollow-up letter to the business. Bill
Tapper and Kevin Doty volunteered for BRE visits in February.
Economic Development Report -Koropchak
The report was accepted as written. In addition, Koropchak reported that the Chadwick
Group appears not interested in developing the remaining 110 acres. Xcel Energy has
been contacted twice relative to company's interest to purchase. Initiate price was $1.25
per sc~. ft. for undeveloped land, now reduced to $.65 per sq. ft. Secondly, the total of the
water, sewer, sanitary tnulk fees increased from $8,900 per acre to $9,260 per acre as
approved by Council in January 2002.
Mayor's Report. None.
Membership Subcommittee -Koropchak will call to set meeting date.
10. Other business.
Chamber "Las Vagas Night", Thursday, January 31, 2002, Silver Springs Golf
Course, 5:30 p.m., $45 per person.
11. Adiournment.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC MEETING.
SECONDED BY KEVIN DOTY AND WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 A.M.
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Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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