IDC Minutes 05-04-2004MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Tom Lindquist, Mary Barger, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Mike
Benedetto, Kelli Huxford, Tom Feaski, and Paul Kleinwachter.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Dan Olson, Bill Tapper, Tom Ollig, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl,
and Don Tomann.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Bruce Thielen.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Ollie Koropchak.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Chair Lindquist called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Vote to approve the April 6, 2004 IDC minutes.
• Following a question of clarity on the Otter Creek zoning, Mike Benedetto made a motion to
approve the April 6, 2004 IDC minutes. Mary Barger seconded the motion and with no
corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as written.
Follow-un and discussion of the Citv Council action to authorize a purchase agreement for
acquisition of industrial land.
A. Follow-up of Industrial Small Group meeting_of April 14, 2004.
Since no final copy of the Purchase Agreement was received by Wolfsteller, Wolfsteller removed
the item from the Council agenda of April 12. The small group met with Matt Brokl, City
Attorney, and Bret Weiss, City Engineer, on the 14th. Bret to get Chelsea Road and
infrastructure numbers to Matt. Everyone agreed no discussions with Chadwick as other items
continuously are added to the Purchase Agreement. At the attorney s suggestion, the Purchase
Agreement to go to Chadwick prior to approval by the Council.
B. Purchase Documents finalized and sent to Chadwick, April 27, 2004. Looking for
response by May 10, 2004, Council meeting
The Purchase Agreement was finalized and forwarded to Chadwck on April 27 with a cover
letter requesting a response by May 10, 2004, the date of the next Council meeting. Wolfsteller
informed members the $3 million offer is a package deal using a 2:1 special assessment for
Chelsea Road with the greater benefit to the property along I-94. If Chadwick does not accept
the package deal, the land price is reduced to $2 million.
4. City Updates:
A. Annexation.
• Wolfsteller reported on the last mediation meeting, April 26, with City Reps and Township Reps
stating that the two sides were real close to an agreement except for a few minor border lines.
He also felt the Township is waiting and hopeful for a Legislative decision.
IDC Minutes - 05/04/04
B. Meeting of city officials to set 2004 Council's Community Vision & Governing Policies.
A meeting between city administration, the Mayor, and outside consultant is scheduled for today
to review city organizational development strategies and future needs.
C. Proposed I-94 and County Rd 18 interchange and I-94 re-ali ng ment•
Wolfsteller reported the MNDOT is willing to participate in funds to wider the County Road 18
bridge to 4 lanes, ramps, and part ofright-of--way for ramps. Feds will re-deck and paint I-94
bridge over railroad and agreed to folded ramp design. Estimated costs at least $15 million.
Reports:
A. Economic Development Report
Koropchak indicated she had a meeting scheduled on May 12 with United Properties and a
representative from a grocer looking for land fora 500,000 sq ft distribution center. Report was
accepted as written. Distributed a copy of an article from The Business Journal relative to City's
plan to acquire land for industrial development.
B. BRE Visit, Aroplax Corporation, May 6, 9:00 a.m.
Koropchak asked for volunteers to go on the BRE Visit, Chair Lindquist, yes. Barger and Van
Allen had conflicts. Roberts indicated he'd check his calendar and call.
6. Review the draft copy of the May 4, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related
items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary.
No action was required by the IDC. Wolfsteller informed members that the city is requesting the
re-zoning from Agricultural to Regional Business as the City has a potential buyer for a portion of
• the Highway 25 South site. If the Council agrees to the purchase offer, the road alignment of
School Blvd to the west would proceed.
7. Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates -
Feaski reported on the Chamber Golf Outing, Thursday, May 20, 2004, currently has l 10 golfers
signed up; Chamber monthly meeting, May 13, Monticello Country Club, noon; Feaski is
spearheading a Monticello Queen Scholarship Fund-raiser; and Industrial Banquet, temporary
June date, trying to get Governor Pawlenty
B. Next IDC meeting, Tuesday, June ], 2004.
8. Ad1ournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
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