IEDC Minutes 04-02-2019MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke
Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Christopher Church,
Elizabeth Calpas, and Randy Skarphol
Members Absent: Steve Johnson, Mike Carr, and Kari Moorhouse
Liaisons Present: Jim Thares, Matt Leonard, Wayne Oberg, Mark Birkholz, Marcy Anderson,
Duane Northagen, and Dave Tombers
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:04 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. March 5th, 2019 meeting minutes
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 5TH, 2019 IEDC
MINUTES. KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 11-0.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Joni Pawelk asked if they could introduce each other.
4. Consideration of Appointing IEDC member to the Comprehensive Plan Proposal
Review Committee
Jim Thares indicated that four proposals for the Comprehensive Plan were received. The
first phase would be a visioning session, with the second being the updated
Comprehensive Plan. Staff were looking for one person to represent the IEDC on a
review committee that would review each of the four proposals and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO NOMINATE ELIZABETH CALPAS AS THE
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
TO 2040 MONTICELLO COMMUNITY VISION & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PROPOSAL REVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE. KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 11-0.
Update on Stormwater Management Ordinance, Matt Leonard, City Engineer
Matt Leonard provided the history of stormwater management and the requirement for
cities to have a separate utility for stormwater. Currently, Leonard indicated that the City
spends approximately $300,000 per year on stormwater management. He explained that
in order to offset some of those costs, the City is proposing a stormwater fee for
residential and non-residential properties. It was noted that $1 per drainage unit per
month would be charged to residential customers and $7 dollars per impervious acre(s)
per month would be charged for any non-residential property. There would be no cost for
cemeteries, parks, or right-of-ways. Leonard noted that most surrounding cities have this
fee in place already. The fee would be charged starting on July 1St, 2019.
6. Table Topic — Review of FiberNet Monticello by Mark Birkholz, Arvig
Mark Birkholz provided an update to the IEDC regarding FiberNet. He indicated that on
July 1, 2016, the City of Monticello hired Arvig to manage FiberNet. Birkholz gave an
overview of Arvig along with the history of the company. He noted that the company
started in 1950 and currently has services in 48 counties of Minnesota. Arvig currently
has approximately 45,000 internet customers and 20,000 television customers.
Birkholz noted that since the City has chosen Arvig to completely manage the company,
expenses have decreased, while revenues have increased.
Discussion by the IEDC about the costs of running fiber to new developments and
redevelopments occurred.
Birkholz also discussed the services that Arvig provides and included information on the
importance of 5G.
Lastly, Birkholz indicated that Minnesota has received approximately 85 million dollars
in grants to support broadband throughout the state.
7. Consideration of Update of BR&E Visits/Schedule
Jim Thares indicated that staff have secured Business Retention and Expansion visits for
2019. A schedule was provided in the IEDC agenda packet. Thares asked that up to two
IEDC members participate per visit.
The following confirmed participation during the visits:
• Wallboard (04/16/19) — Kevin Steffensmeier and Joni Pawelk
• Aroplax (04/24/2019) — Kevin Steffensmeier and Duane Northagen
• Midwest Precision Machining (05/21/2019) — Randy Skarphol
• WSI/Polaris (05/28/2019) — Marcy Anderson
• UMC (06/18/2019) — Joni Pawelk
8. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided an update regarding Economic Development activities. A
summary is included below:
• Fire Station is expected to begin construction in June, 2019 and be
complete by February, 2020.
• The Briggs Companies apartment complex (3rd Street/Locust Street) has
received building permits for footings and foundation. Permits for the
structure have been applied for and are currently in review by the Building
Department.
• Monticello RV has received final approval by the City Council for the
construction of a new facility along Chelsea Road. They are requesting a
loan from the EDA in the amount of $118,500 for a gap in financing. The
estimated cost of the project is 4.4 million.
• A Hispanic grocery store and bakery is coming to the Sixth Street Station
building.
• Headwater's Development is working towards their next set of land use
approvals for the construction of a senior living facility along Hart
Boulevard.
• Fred's Building has completed renovations and is the new home of the
Monti Art's program.
• Riverwood Bank would be completing a small renovation project at their
facility.
Thares also provided a summary of Building Department permits issued to date.
The prospect list was discussed as provided in the agenda.
b. Planning Commission Agenda
The Planning Commission agenda was discussed as provided in the agenda.
c. City Council
Jim Thares indicated that Kari Moorhouse was approved by the City Council to
be on the IEDC. He also noted that amendments to the bylaws to allow the
participation of up to two high school students was also approved. The school
district would be responsible for selecting the students to serve on the committee.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson indicated that early -bird registration for the Chambers golf event
was ending on April 12`x'. She stated that registration is filling up and that the
sponsorships are full.
Anderson explained that Eric Olson, the Monticello Public Schools
Superintendent would be speaking at the next Chamber Lunch on April 16`''
9. Adjournment
Darek Vetsch adjourned the meeting at 8:04 a.m.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: May 7, 2019
Attest:
im hares, Economic Development Director