07-22-1987 EDA MIN
~mETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1987
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Members present: Chairman, Cliff Lundberg; Vice Chairman, Jeff Gongoll; Past
Chairman, Dick Gongoll; Jim Simpson, Keith Holme, Elaine
Anderson, Carol Mills(7:15), Larry Toth(7:35-with 7:55
departure).
Members absent: Lloyd Brutlag, Wade Turner, Jerry Hagen, Bud Houlton, Frank
Madsen, John Oliver, John Plaisted, Greg Hohlen.
Staff present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator.
Others present: Councilmember, Gene Schuldt; Mike Mulrooney, Business
Development Services, Inc.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cliff Lundberg at 7:05 p.m.
1. Review Minutes Of March 26, 1987
The minutes of the March 26, 1987, meeting were then brought up for
consideration. Vice Chairman, Jeff Gongoll moved to approve the minutes
as printed. Jim Simpson seconded the motion. This motion carried
unanimously.
2.
Committee Reports
a. Planning
Vice Chairman, Jeff
Planning Committee.
three times this
year work plans.
work plan have been
to work on.
Gongoll gave a report on the progress of the
He stated that the Committee has met two or
year and is mainly working with the one and five
Gongoll explained that the duties on the one year
divided up so that they all have various projects
.
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, stated that the one and five year
work plans were drawn up for the Star City recertification project.
Klaers suggested that since there is now a designation of duties and
jobs, there should also be some communication with the City Council
on these EnC projects.
Chairman Lundberg stated that the Council has not
plans. Vice Chairman Gongoll suggested that
placement on the Council agenda to discuss
proposals of the EDC.
taken
the
work
action on the
EDC request
projects and
Mike Mulrooney questioned whether or not there is an ordinance
establishing the Commission. Klaers stated that there is an
ordinance but no bylaws and that the Council will be requesting Mr.
Mulrooney's input regarding the role of the EDC. Mr. Mulrooney then
asked if the Commission prepares any reports for the Council. Dick
Gongoll and Chairman Lundberg both stated that the only real reports
put together are those which were done for the Star City
program.
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Carol Mills then
be. Lundberg stated
received from Mr.
detail.
questioned how detailed the five year plan should
that this plan is sufficient until more input is
Mulrooney. The one year plan should have more
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Lundberg suggested looking at the organization of the Commission and
committee structure. "Are we organized appropriately or do we need a
different committee structure?" Mr. Mulrooney plans on working with
the EDC on this issue.
Carol Mills then continued by saying that information on the housing
survey had been received from Betty Kolar of Linden. Corp. and Cliff
Lundberg. She also gave a committee meeting report and stated that
August will be budget month. Mills suggested a booth at the Business
Expo to inform the public of the Star City program. Lundberg
suggested that the promotion committee handle this.
b.
Promotion
A meeting of the Promotion Committee has not been held. Wade Turner
had however. made the suggestion to Chairman Lundberg to turn the
slide presentation into a video. Dick Gongo11 continued by
suggesting turning what is already available into a video and
updating it as new slides and information are available. He also
suggested having Mike Mulrooney look at the presentation to make any
current updates.
Gongo11 stated that a promotional presentation had taken place to a
beverage company in which Turner participated. Other participants
were John Oliver on the land and site. Jeff Gongo11 representing the
EDC. a representative from All-Tool. and Pat K1aers representing the
City.
Gongo11 also stated that Mr. Turner had attended a meeting with Pat
Connoy from the State MNDEED along with Larry Toth. Pat K1aers and
himself. This was an informational meeting on the Star City program.
Gongo11 stated that the program is trying to become less detailed
and Mr. Connoy is not out promoting the program as much now as
compared to previous years.
Chairman Lundberg commented
the Beverage Company.
Warren Meyer. has signed
building and Bob Neary will
equipment for golf courses.
on the promotional work for Data Card and
Also. Marsh Optical. being represented by
a lease on a McChesney Industrial Park
be moving into a building specializing in
Discussion was held on the wording used by the Star News on the
rejection from the Beverage Company.
Elaine Anderson will be contacting the new businesses to get their
plans for press coverage.
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c.
Finance
Dick Gongoll stated
River) have agreed to
if required.
that the banks (1st National and Bank of Elk
put together a financial package for Data Card
Jim Simpson gave a report on various discussions he has had with Ty
Bischoff. County Assessor. These discussions have been in regards to
the Elk River tax base and mill rate as compared to neighboring and
similar communities. Ty has been in contact with persons at the
State level regarding this issue and he would now like to attend an
EDC meeting to discuss Elk River ratios versus other
communities.
Dick
taken
stated
cities
Eagan.
Gongoll suggested that the specs for the Data Card building be
around to get estimates on the taxes in other cities. He
that Jim Simpson and himself could work on this and some
suggested were Minneapolis. Maple Grove. Minnetonka. and
.
Chairman Lundberg then questioned what grants are available for EDC
use. He also questioned the Industrial Park expansion. Dick Gongoll
stated that the City has been cooperative in working with Associated
Investors on using MSA funds. The bid for the project was discussed
and Gongoll stated that an extension has been granted.
Pat Klaers stated that a meeting will be held between Terry Maurer.
City Engineer and the Utilities Commission to discuss a water main
interconnection between the Industrial Parks.
It was stated that the City is running out of Industrial land. There
is approximately 8 acres to the North of the Industrial Park which is
owned by Oliver & Caswell which could be considered. Also. the
Growth Management Task Force and the Planning Commission are looking
at rezoning properties to Industrial.
4. Report by Consultant on Work Program for 1987
Mike Mulrooney. ;,representing B.D. S. .Inc. stated that the City Council has
asked him to look at various items from now through December 31. 1987.
The items Mr. Mulrooney referred to were:
1. Organizational Development - July.
2. Review coordination issues - August.
3. Review potential work program for period of October 1. 1987 to
December 31, 1988 - September.
4. Establish budget for 1988 - October
5. Discuss business retention techniques and funding mechanisms for
industrial park - November.
6. Establish data base on community - December.
Mr. Mulrooney briefly explained each area and what he would be trying to
. accomplish each month.
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Jeff Gengoll questioned Mr. Mulrooney on his availability; is this on an on-
call basis? Mr. Mulrooney stated he is willing to meet anytime. however. it
should be cleared with Pat Klaers first. He also confirmed that he is on a
retainer basis. Anything above and beyond the retainer is on an hourly basis.
Mr. Mulrooney stated that he meets with the Council once a month and will be
attending the EnC meetings on a regular basis. He is also willing to attend
committee meetings.
Chairman Lundberg stated that all the committees should continue to meet.
When Mr. Mulrooney wants to attend a meeting or when a committee wants to talk
to him. contact should be made through Pat Klaers.
Budget preparation was discussed briefly and it was stated that Mike Mulrooney
will be assisting in this area.
4.
Other
Chairman Lundberg stated that some membership expirations will be coming
up on January 1. 1988. These people should decide if they want to
continue on the Commission. Lundberg also suggested each committee look
at their membership and review individual participation levels. The
Commission does not need someone's name on the membership list just for
names sake.
Dick Gongoll. commenting on the Beverage Company. stated that the bad
part of the deal was that Elk River was not selected; but the good part
was that Elk River was one of the top cities. Gongoll thanked everyone
who helped with the presentation. He noted a special thank you to John
Oliver. surveyor. for the exellent job he did on follow-up to questions
regarding sites and locations.
There being no further business the meeting of the Economic Development Task
Force Commission adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Danille Mathison
Recording Secretary