IDC Agenda 03-19-1992
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL EVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 1 , 1992 - 7:00AM
Monticello Pu'lic Library
MEMBERS:
Chairperson Shelley .]0 nson, Don Smith, Ron Hoglund,
Lowell Schrupp, Arve Jay Morrell, Harvey
Kendall, Dennis Taylor, Ken Maus, Linda Mielke, John
McVay, Dave Peterson, T m Pogatchnik, Kevin Doty, Candy
Benoit, Mary Micke, and Cyndie Johnson.
STAFF:
Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, and Ollie Koropchak.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE EBRUARY 20, 1992 IDC MINUTES.
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3. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR AND IDC FINANCIAL REPORT.
CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UPD
a) Wisconsin Foam Products
b) South Carolina Food Proc
c) Aroplax Corporation
d) Long Lake Tool & Die, PI
e) Micro Tech
f) Maid of Scandia
BRE UPDATE:
a) Remmele Engineering
b) Postal Service Expansion
(Copy of HRA Resolution)
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CONSIDERATION OF IDC LIGHT HO
a) Set '92 Banquet Date and
b) Determine BRE Breakfast
c) Elect IDC Industrial Rep
d) Earmark '92 IDC Industri
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anufacturer
ssing Company
stic Molding Injection
SEKEEPING ITEMS:
Explore Guest Speaker
ocation and Program
esentative(s)
1 Tours
Options
6. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW BUS NESS CAMPUS/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ORDIANCE AMENDMENT AS ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL.
a) Copy of adopted Ordinanc
b) Copy of Council Minutes.
7. OTHER BUSINESS.
a) Copy of PUC Letter.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 0, 1992 - 7:00AM
City all
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson S Johnson, Don Smith, Ron
Hoglund, Arve Grimsmo, Jay Morrell, Dennis
Taylor, Linda Mielke, John McVay, Kevin Doty,
Candy Benoit, Mary Micke, and Cyndie Johnson.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lowell Schrupp, Harvey Kendall, Ken Maus, Dave
Peterson, and Tom Pogatchnik.
STAFF PRESENT:
Rick Wolfstel 'er and Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT:
Jeff O'Neill.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Johnson called t e IDe meeting to order at 7:00
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2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 16 1992 IDe MINUTES.
Ron Hoglund made a motion to approve the January 16, 1992 IDC
minutes, seconded by John cVay. With no corrections or
additions, the minutes were pproved as written.
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CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECT UP ATE:
a) Wisconsin Foam Produc s Manufacturer This company
looking to relocate it s facility from Maple Grove is
interested in an exist ng 35,000 sq ft metal building
with five docks (25 job). At this time, unable to find
an existing facility the company is completing a
preliminary design for a build-to-suit or for a lease-
back facility. The com any must be able to economically
justify their move. Tb Y recognized the lower taxes of
Wright County, however, can not justify the cost to meet
the city's suggested c ncept that for a metal facility
not more than 50% of t e exterior finish should consist
of metal for those walls facing the public right-a-way.
The company representative plans to be in the Monticello
area the week of Fe ruary 24th. Originally, the
shingobee TIF Plan was marketed but the company isn't
interested in a concre e facility.
b) G & G Oil Company - Mr. Speck has contacted Mr. Terrell
Towers at the State for assistance in locating an
existing 20,000 sq ft acility. The company has taken
the position to lease r ther than own. Both Mr. Galewski
and myself have markete the Shingobee TIF Proposal which
is of great interest t the company. G & G has listed
both of their properti s with a real estate company. No
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company decision will b made until a firm interest to
purchase the existing p operty is completed.
Micro Tech - Last summe this company briefly explored
the possibility of a onticello expansion location,
however, earmarked Wisconsin. This high-tech, labor
intense company produces hearing aid parts. Now located
in Eden Prairie and St. loud, they need to expand due to
the growth of the campa Y and to convert all operations
under one-roof. Mr. P lstring who contacts with New
Richmond WI informed me f the company's decision not to
locate in Wisconsin and uggested contacting the company
again. This will be d ne. Needs are 5,000 sq ft, 45
jobs.
Aroplax Corporation - r. Schoen has made no location
commitment, however, v'ews Brooklyn Park's financial
proposal as most benef' cal upfront wi th a Monticello
location possibly more enefical long term. He informed
me of his decision date of February 17, this not being
the case, he's now out- f-town til March 9th.
Plastic Molding Injecti n, Tool & Die Making - This Long
Lake company is looking to expand and construct a 20,000
sq ft facility, 25 j bs. The lead came from Mr.
Pelstring as was a pas potential Wisconsin candidate.
The company is now lnte ested in Buffalo being closer to
their present operati, n, however, the company may
reconsider based upon the president's review of a
Monticello financial pr posal. Proposal being drafted.
Rogers 20,000 sq ft ecycling company It is the
company 1 s intent to epand in Rogers as this is most
economical. No need to duplicate management or increase
transportation costs. This company was looking to
construct a basic meta building such as a pole barn.
John McVay indicated co panies who are interested in the
pole barn concept are having a difficult time finding
zoning and ordinances hich permit such. St. Cloud is
looking for an area to accommodate such concepts.
Monticello Processors, Inc. - No further word on this
company who is in oper tion at the previous Centra Sota
si te. The group appea. ed before the State's Communi ty
Development Block Committee but were told that they must
first apply for funds f om all other sources: banks, SBA,
local, etc. before con ideration of state monies.
Wafer Manufacturer - K ropchak referred to the enclosed
letter from Mr. Tower of the company I s decision to
locate outside the Sta e of Minnesota.
Metro National Distribution Company - The company for the
time being is treading water and will make a decision in
Ma y '93.
Package Products Man According to Deb
Palmquist, NSP, thi~ p~ny has put their site location
search on-hold due to t e recession and have indicated no
time frame. The compan was looking to lease a 35,000 sq
ft structure and emplo s 35-40 people. The Shingobee TIF
Proposal was marketed.
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Remmele Engineering - Up n visiting the plant recently,
the company indicated '9 plans include placing footings
in the ground with const uction of approximately 20,000
sq ft in '93. The compa y informed Koropchak that they
place employment ads i the local, St. Cloud, and
Minneapolis newspapers. However, the majority of their
work force is from the S . Cloud area, qualified people
from the Metro area are .ot eager to work or to relocate
out this far. The comp ny has good employment results
from the St. Cloud and S aples Technical Schools and has
some problems with the A oka Technical School. Remmele
also has an additiona two year in-house training
program.
Tapper's Inc. ny has closed out the SBA loan
which reduces their ove all debt service. The company
has survived the recessi n and with business increasing,
the company is inve tigating the possibility of
installing a water-based paint operation.
H-Window Company Th s past week the company was
expecting approximately 0 dealers from the east and west
coast. The meeting p rpose was to obtain objective
design and marketing fe dback from US dealers regarding
the H-window.
ABK, Inc. - As indicate
Andrusko is unaware of
incentives. Koropchak
company on Friday.
Automatic Garage Door - Koropchak informed the IDC that
due to Mr. Tobias lack 0 response to BRE Survey question
regarding company plan to expand or relocate, she
contacted the company. Mr. Tobias said there was no
reason for him not res onding, however, he did inform
Koropchak that Automati Garage Door is being purchased
by a major company out of Cincinnati on March 2 which
means the company will n longer be of private ownership.
To his knowledge, there re no plans to relocate or close
the Monticello facility. For now, their present facility
size and site are suffi ient as they have experienced a
decrease in sales due t the recession.
Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc. - Koropchak contacted Mr. Heying
as the BRE Survey indi ated the company's potential of
relocating outside the state after three years.
Koropchak reminded IDC members that it is important to
hear and absorb the com any's perception as it's through
the company I s percepti n that expansion or relocation
decisions are made, rig t or wrong. Mr. Heying pointed
out the State of Minne ota's regulations governing the
BRE
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in the BRE Survey results, Mr.
the avai lable local f inanc ial
has an appointment wi th the
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need for boiler operator license, the need for certified
engineers for technical assistance, and environmental
issues of which are no required in Iowa. Also, he
reiterated his comments ade at the IDC Banquet stating,
"sunny Fresh is a capti e business" as the sewer costs
are high and the electrical costs are low. He commented
on the City's attitude t at Sunny Fresh must pay for the
treatment plant as the m jor industrial user through high
sewer user rates and tha the City won't consider raising
the residential (littl old ladies)/commercial rates
which would somewhat he p to distribute the cost of the
plant. Today, Mr. Heyin would not consider Minnesota as
a site location for the.r type of business. Koropchak
reported that Sunny Fre hIs quarterly sewer bills range
from $38,500 to $43,500. This does not include the water
billing.
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Arve Grimsmo mentioned of Sunny Fresh's research of
residential/commercial sewer user rates. Jay Morrell
mentioned the company' investment into their present
location wi th the rena atian of the old creamery for
additional office space, John McVay mentioned relocation
of the electrical tran formers, and the agreement with
Burlington Northern fo increased utilization of the
site. The IDC felt the more money the company invested
in the Monticello facil ty the less likely they would be
to move. Jay Morrell uggested keeping an eye on the
situation and sited the example of what can happen to a
community as in northw stern Minnesota with the turkey
plant closings. Curr ntly, Sunny Fresh employs 180
people.
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CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW THE 1992 BRE SURVEY RESULTS.
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The profession most diffi ult to recruit or retain was
technical/skilled, with mana erial, scient/eng, handler/labor
to follow. The two main r asons being lack of skills and
employee health benefits. T e two leading factors considered
favorable for remaining, expanding, or relocating in
he '92 BRE survey results which
rs. Highlighted areas were the
edominantly are the state and
panies responding to the wage
wage is $21,160 and the annual
opchak said this includes about
surveyed employment (does not
Koropchak briefly reviewed
were mailed to the IDC memb
industrial markets which p
national; and of those co
question, the annual averag
median wage is $16,000. Ko
65% of the total Monticell
include NSP).
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Monticello were freeway acce s and labor availability while
the two discouraging factors were lack of metro phones and
increasing property taxes. The most important factors
businesses consider when rem ining, expanding and relocating
are other imposed state co ts (work camp, unemp insur),
property taxes, labor availability, state income/sales taxes,
utilities, etc. Jay Morrell xpressed that the local Chamber
of Commerce should take a more active role through the
Minnesota Chamber of Commer e Legislative Commi ttee as to
these issues raised by conce ned businesses.
Services and facilities prov ded by our community listed as
adequate and ranked highest were roads, water, emergency
medical services, fire protec ion, etc. Those ranked highest
as most inadequate were air service, local capi tal
services/banks, and facility space availability.
Two companies had contacted t e city regarding a problem, one
company said a satisfactory effort was made to resolve the
problem, however, neither pr blem was resolved.
Two companies indicated plans to relocate outside the city for
reasons of incentives from other ci ties/states, Minnesota
business climate, and/or ina equacy of land/facilities.
Copies of the BRE survey resu
who participated in the surve
HRA, EDA, and staff members.
that the state will tabula
comparison study of Monticel
ts will be mailed to businesses
, Council, Planning Commission,
Koropchak reminded IDC members
e the resul ts and complete a
o with the region and state.
5. CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW AND A CEPT THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE 1992
ECONOMIC DEVELPMENT WORK PLA
Koropchak noted the adjustm nts made to the work plan as
directed by the IDC at the J nuary meeting and additionally
noted the attached exhibit: reliminary plans to address the
property tax concerns of ind strial businesses. The generic
plan earmarked recognize, ed cate, research, recommend, and
implement.
Koropchak reported according 0 Doug Gruber, County Assessor,
the '92 Tax Rate is 99.852%, his compares to the '91 Rate of
87.780%. Other County city's tax rates for '92 also increased
therefore Monticello still ma have the lowest county rate and
one of the lowest rates in testate.
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Addi tional information was that the overall County
market value is up d the overall County net tax
capacity is up 2.8% which in ast years has risen at an equal
ratio. Mr. Gruber explaine the reason being that State
places the market value on tility properties and for '92
those values did not chang ; however, due to Legislative
action to reduce propert taxes for businesses the
classification percentages w re reduced from 3.2% to 3.1% for
the first $100,000 and from 4.95% to 4.75% over $100,000
thereby causing the County utilities net tax capacity to
decease by 5.4%.
Also, industrial building val es (cost per sq ft) are the same
for HeR-\:: i ~~ 11....e.,. St. Michael/ 1 bertvi lIe, Buffalo, Delano, and
Monticello; however, land va ues vary within the County.
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As part of the education cess regarding the property tax
concerns, Mr. John McVay, ad ised and informed the IDe that
NSP is concerned about the otential Legislative action to
consider dispersing NSP's ta capacity among its user area.
NSP fears the reduction of ax benefits to a community and
county will leave no incenti es for a community or county to
consider the expansion or location of a nuclear plant
(benefits versus risk). N P feels Legislation will take
action on this issue in '92.
Mary Micke made a
Development Work Plan,
passed unanimously.
accept the 1992 Economic
by Kevin Doty, the motion
6. CONSIDERATION OF IDC LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS:
a) Set '92 Banquet Date - ith the fifth Monday of the month
being either August 3 or November 30, the IDC fel t
August would conflict wi th late summer vacations and
November would conflict with Thanksgiving events. It was
recommended that Koropc ak contact Bruce Gagnelius at the
Monte Club for his inp t as to any potential conflict
with public seating an the availablity of space in the
main dining room or t e old dining room for Tuesday,
October 27.
b)
Set BRE Breakfast As the BRE Survey resul ts
indicated Fall was th most favorable season for the
breakfast however this conflicts with the IDe Banquet.
Therefore the IDC se ected the next most favorable
season, Spring and earm rked Thursday, April 23th for the
breakfast. It was su gested to check availabli ty and
meal prices at Joyner's Bowling and Riverwood Conference
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Center. To address business' concerns, it was
suggested to invite a pa e1 of agency representitives to
discuss State regulatio s in the area of Enviromental,
Electrical Code, etc. Also, suggested was to invi te
County Assessor Doug Gr ber.
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Elect IDC Industrial
resentatives - Tabled.
d) Earmark '02 IDC Industr a1 Tours - Tabled.
7. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR WRIGHT OUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
UPDATE.
Last month Koropchak informe the IDC that due the Initative
Fund denial of the $20,qOO grant, the Wright County
Commissioners had authorize hiring a consultant firm to
develop a county economic evelopment plan and authorized
county in-house staff to res arch the need for a County HRA.
The IDC was concerned about
returned as extracted if
Koropchak reported as per A
that a county authority can n
boundaries of a city which
authority" unless empowered b
the balanced value of dollars
County HRA was established.
torney Batty, Holmes & Gr~ven,
t undertake any project witartthe
as established an "active ci ty
the city through a resolution.
8. CONSIDERATION TO HEAR EAS ME RO PHONE UPDATE.
Based on a discussion with Mr. Rierson, Bridge Water Telephone
Company, he first suggested he City hire of an attorney and
later suggested a letter be ddressed to the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) regarding t e extension request by US West to
define the definition of an 'effective party" as this relates
to the toll route and costs.
Koropchak reported in a conv
he understood most communit
the monies to hire an atto
sponsor" address a letter of
docket. The IDC agreed
encouragement letter to the
rsation with Mr. David Sharp that
es or organizations do not have
ney and suggested the "peti tion
encouragement for the Monticello
o Koropchak writing a generic
PUC.
Mary Micke informed the IDC
signatures for a "petition
hat the 878 exchange is gathering
f interest".
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9. OTHER BUSINESS.
The IDC was informed that Cyn ie Johnson and Candy Beniot will
join Lloyd Johnson, CEO of Norwest, at the Monticello Remmele
Engineering Plant, thereaft r Mr. Johnson will visit the
Monticello Times prior to hi appearance as guest speaker at
the scheduled Chamber meetin this noon.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:45 AM.
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Ollie Koropchak
IDC Executive Director
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RESOLUTIO 92-1
HOUSING AND RED EVE OPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelop ent Authority (HRA), in and for
the City of Monticello, Minnesot , is aware of the U. S. Postal
Services' need for an enlarged ostal facili ty to service the
Monticello area; and
WHEREAS,
aware 0 f
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the Monticello Housing land Redevelopment Authority
the U.S. Postal Serv~ces' current consideration
a new facility near 1-9 and Highway 25; and
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WHEREAS, the Monticello Housin
recognizes the importance of the
as it provides convenience to bot
and Redevelopment Authority
ost office to the downtown area
residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Housin and Redevelopment Authority
recognizes that land parcels adjoining the c1lrrently leased postal
facility lie within the boundarie of an established Tax Increment
Finance Redevelopment District; a d
WHEREAS, the Monticello Housing Redevelopment Authority will
investigate the feasibility to assist a developer with land
acquisition which may be necessa Y and appropriate to encourage
expansion of a leased postal fac'lity at the present site or at
another suitable site near the do ntown area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota, requests
the U. S. Postal Service and th developer investigate and re-
evaluate the possibility for expa sion of the present post office
facility in the downtown area of Monticello.
Adopted this 11th day of March, 1992.
CJ~~ '<:cn~~
HRA Executive Director
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IDC AGENDA
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A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND.
CONSIDERATION OF IDC LIGHT HD SEKEEPING ITEMS:
a) Set '92 Banquet Date - I the previous few years, the IDC
Banquet has been held th 5th Monday of the month in the
fall. In '92 this would be Monday, August 31 or Monday,
November 30. Thanksgivl g is the 26th of November. The
4th Monday of September is the 28 and the 4th Monday of
October is the 26.
b) Set BRE Breakfast Date - Last year the BRE Breakfast was
held June 30 at the M nticello Country Club and ten
industrial businesses at. ended. It was suggested to find
a new meeting place as !the breakfast cost seemed high
with Sunny Fresh donatig some of the food.
The BRE Survey results
4 companies
3 companies
3 companies
1 company
3 companies
2 companies
ndicated:
Fall
Spring
Anytime
Summer
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Although, four companie indicated fall I would still
suggest a spring date (A rill as not to conflict with our
fall banquet date. Note three companies said anytime and
also note the program i eas in the survey results.
Elect IDC Industrial Re resentative(s): (J-..p.\o\.e-tl )
As per the BRE Survey re ults, the following individuals
expressed interest in I C membership:
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Bill Tapper, Tappe's Inc
Ray Schmidt, Tire Serv Equip Mfg (possibly)
Jerry Andrusko, AB , Inc. (maybe in 6 months)
Steve Lemme, The H-Window Company
Merrlyn Seefeldt, lectro Industries
I recommend the IDC ta
persons for IDC members
to elect one or more
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FEBRUARY 20, 1992
Earmark '92 IDe Industr al Tours, 6'1'1.10\ e.-{, J
The following companies expressed interest in hosting
other industrial busine ses and the IDC:
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Hoglund Bus Season: N/A Time: N/A
Dahlheimer Dist Summer Lunch
Tapper's Winter After Lunch
Remmele Eng Anytime
Bridge Water Anytime
Tire Serv Equip Anytime (possibly)
NSP Nuclear N/A
Sunny Fresh Anytime Morning
ABK, Inc Fall After Lun
Rainbow Enterprises N/A
H-Window Summer/Fall Morning
Clow Stamping Fall After Lun
Bondhus Corp Anytime Lun or aft Lun
Electro Industries Fall After Lun
Those who expressed no in a Chamber visl t were.
Hoglund Bus, Bridge Water, Sunny Fresh, NSP Nuclear, and
Rainbow Enterprises. Previo s visits in the last six years
have been at Remmele, Tire Se v Equip, and H-Window. Wi th the
plans for the banquet and bre kfast, I recommend the IDC only
consider two industrial v sits per year and consider
Tapper's, Sunny Fresh, ABK, Inc., Rainbow Enterprises, Clow
Stamping, Bondhus Corp, and lectro Industries.
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ORDINANCE AMEN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MI NESOTA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN THAT
THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER BE ADDED TO ITLE 10, THE MONTICELLO ZONING
ORDINANCE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION:
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CHAPTER 15A
"BC" BUSINESS CA PUS DISTRICT
Purpose
Permitted Uses
Permitted Accessory Uses
Conditional Uses
"Be" Design and Site PIa. Standards
PURPOSE: The purpose of
to provide for the es
industrial business offic
wholesale showrooms and
which provides a high
landscaping, perservat
architectural controls,
he Business Campus District is
ablishment of limited light
s , limited light manufacturing,
elated uses in an environment
~ evel of amenities, including
on of natural features,
nd other features.
PERMITTED USES: The fol owing are permitted uses in a
"Be" District:
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[B]
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[D]
[E]
[F]
[G]
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[J]
[K]
[L]
[M]
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Radio and televisio
Research laboratori s
Trade school
Machine shops
Paint mixing
Bus terminals and m intenance garage
Warehouses
Laboratories
Essential Services
Governmental and pu lie utility buildings
Manufacturing, camp unding, assembly, or treatment
of articles or merc andise
Manufacture of musi al instruments, novelties, and
molded rubber produ ts
Manufacture or asse bly of electrical appliances,
instruments, and de ices
Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic
products using only previously pulverized clay and
kilns fired only by electricity or natural gas
Manufacture and r pair of electrical signs,
advertising structure, light sheet metal products,
including heating an ventilation equipment
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[Q]
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[S]
[T]
[U]
[V]
[W]
[X]
[Y]
[Z]
[AA]
[BB]
[CC]
[DO]
[EE]
[FF]
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Blacksmith, weldin , or other metal shop
Laundries, carpet, 'and rug cleaning
Bottling establishents
Building material Sales and storage
Broadcasting antenae, television, and radio
Camera and photogr~phic supplies manufacturing
Cartage and express facilities
Stationery, bookb nding, and other types of
manufacturing of pa er and related products but not
processing of rawaterials for paper production
Dry cleaning establishments and laundries
Electric light 0 power generating stations,
electrical and el ctronic products manufacture,
electrical service 'shops
Engraving, printing, and publishing
Jewelry manufacturi g
Medical, dental, an optical laboratories
Storage or warehousing
Wholesale business nd office establishments
Commercial/professi nal offices
Wholesale showrooms
Conference centers
Commercial printing establishments
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE: The following are permitted
accessory uses in a "BC" District:
[A] Commercial or busin ss buildings and structures for
a use accessory to the principal use but such use
shall not exceed t irty (30) percent of the gross
floor space of the rincipal use:
1. The parking requirements of Chapter 3,
Section 5, are complied with in full.
2. The off-stre t loading requirements of
Chapter 3, Se tion 6, are complied with in
full.
CONDITIONAL USES: The f llowing are conditional uses in
a "BC" District: (Req ires a conditional use permit
based upon procedures et forth in and regulated by
Chapter 22 of this ordin nee.)
[A] Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use
provided that:
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1. The area is f nced and screened from view of
neighboring r sidentia1 uses or, if abutting a
residential istrict, in compliance with
Chapter 3, Se tion 2 [G], of this ordinance.
2. Storage is sc eened from view from the public
right-of-way in compliance with Chapter 3,
Section 2 [G] of this ordinance. .
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3. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control
dust.
4. All lighting hall be hooded and so directed
that the lig t source shall not be visible
from the p: blic right-of-way or from
neighboring esidences and shall be in
compliance wi h Chapter 3, Section 2 [H], of
this ordinanc .
5. The provisions of Chapter 22 of this ordinance
are considere and satisfactorily met.
[B] Industrial planned nit development as regulated by
Chapter 20 of this ordinance.
[C] Indoor limited ret i1 sales accessory to office/
manufacturing uses provided that:
1. Location:
(a) All sale are conducted in a Clearly
defined rea of the principal building
reserved exclusively for retail sales.
Said sa es area must be physically
segregat d from other principal
activiti s in the building.
(b) The reta.l sales area must be located on
the gro nd floor of the principal
building.
2. Sales Area. he retail sales activity shall
not occupy mo e than fifteen (15) percent of
the gross flo r area of the building.
3.
Access. The building where such use is
located is 0 e having direct access to a
collector or a terial level street without the
necessity of using residential streets.
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4. Hours. Hour of operation are limited to
8:00 a.m. to 9::00 p.m. The provisions of this
section are co sidered and satisfactorily met.
"BC" DESIGN AND SITE LAN STANDARDS: The following
minimum requirements s. all be observed in the "BC"
District subject to additional requirements, exceptions
and modifications set forth in this chapter:
[A] Lot Coverage. Not ess than thirty (30) percent of
the lot, parcel, or! tract of land shall remain as a
grass plot including shrubbery, plantings, or
fencing and shall b landscaped.
[B] Building Type and
1.
nstruction and Roof Slope
Any exposed me al or fiberglass finish on all
buildings sha.l be limited to no more than
fifty (50) pe cent of anyone wall if it is
coordinated i to the architectural design.
Any metal fi ish utilized in the building
shall be alum" num of twenty-six (26) gauge
steel, the ro f slope shall be limited to a
maximum of one (1) in twelve (12) slope.
2. In the "BC' District, all buildings
constructed of curtain wall panels of finished
steel, alumin m, or fiberglass shall be
required to be faced with brick, wood, stone,
architectural oncrete case in place or pre-
case panels on all wall surfaces.
[C] Parking. Detailed arking plans in compliance with
Chapter 3, Section , shall be submitted for City
review and approved before a building permit may be
obtained.
[0] Loading. A detailed off-street loading plan,
including berths, area, and access shall be
submitted to the ity in conformance with the
provisions of Chapt r 3, Section 6, for review and
approval prior to i suance of a building permit.
[E] Landscaping. A etailed landscaping plan in
conformance with Chapter 3, Section 2 [G], shall be
submitted to the Council and approved before a
building permit may be obtained.
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In addition to requirements of Chapter 3,
Section 2 [G], parcels developed along the
boundary between th BC zone and a residential zone
shall include plan ing of evergreens as a screen
between BC and R-l' uses. The evergreens planted
shall be planted e ery 15 feet along the property
boundary.
[F] Usable Open Space. Every effort shall be made to
preserve natural po ding areas and features of the
land to create pass.' ve open space.
[G]
Signage. A comp ehensive sign plan must
submitted in confor'ance with Chapter 3, Section
Lot Requirements:
ot Area -
ot Width -
ront Yard -
ide Yard -
ear Yard -
Setbacks:
Adopted this 24th day of February, 1992.
Mayor
City Administrator
30,000 sq ft
100 feet
50 feet
30 feet
40 feet
be
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Chelsea Area Land Use Study.
SEE RESOLUTION 92-4.
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se Plan in conjunction wi th the
Motion carried unanimously.
Consideration of an amendment establishin a
business cam us zonin d strict which rovides for
establishment of limited Ii h industrial business offices
limited Ii ht manufacturin holesale showrooms, and retail
uses in an environment whi h rovides a hi h level of
ameni ties, includin landsca , reservation of natural
features architectural contr and other features.
Assistant Administrator O'Nei 1 noted that the preparation of
this ordinance amendment was done in conjunction with the
comprehensive land use study nd prepared in response to two
factors, one being the develop ent of the school campus along
the boundary of an industrial rea, which has created the need
to upgrade industrial site de~elopment standards in the area.
In addition, O'Neill noted th t the business campus zone was
proposed in response to the eed to provide for a slightly
upscale industrial neighborh od for businesses that desire
this type of area.
Ollie Koropchak noted that th proposed ordinance includes a
grass plot requirement of not less than 30% of a lot, parcel,
etc. She stated this may be ifficult to market and gave an
example using a 5-acre lot, w ich is approximately 217,000 sq
ft. This would mean a compa y would be required to have at
least 65,000 sq ft, or 1.5 cres, of grass plot including
shrubbery, plantings, or fencing and shall be landscaped. She
further indicated that toda.' s trends for development of
business parks are to reduce t e amount of green space because
of the excess costs to businesses for acquisition,
development, and maintenance. She stated the Industrial
Development Committee had rev ewed the land use maps only and
not the ordinance amendments.
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Brad Fyle stated that he
industrial area that has
landscaping standards.
Ken Maus noted that establishi
another option for industr
Monticello. In the future,
standards are keeping industr
find that we need additional I
always consider rezoning thi
uses.
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need for this type of
level of aesthetic and
g this zoning district provides
es that wish to locate in
if we find that the higher
out of the community, or if we
1 or 1-2 property, the City can
property again to I-I or 1-2
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Steve Grittman agreed that a 30% requirement is strict. This
number could be reduced if it becomes a problem.
Clint Herbst stated that he's comfortable with the ordinance
as proposed and made the otion to approve the zoning
ordinance amendment establis ing a business campus zoning
district based on the finding that the ordinance proposed is
consistent with the compreh nsive plan, and there is a
demonstrated need for the zoning ordinance amendment. Motion
was seconded by Shirley Ande son. Voting in favor: Brad
Fyle, Clint Herbst, Ken Maus, hirley Anderson. Opposed: Dan
Blonigen. Blonigen was opposed to the amendment because he
did not feel that the amendme t was necessary.
SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NOS. 21 AND 222.
Consideration of ado tin
amendments to the zonin m
con 'unction with the Chelsea
City of Monticello.
Assistant Administrator O'Nei
zoning map that would occur i
of the business campus zoning
the Chelsea Area Planning Stu
.1 outlined the amendments to the
conjunction with establishment
istrict and in conjunction with
y.
Ken Maus asked Shelley Johnso if he was comfortable with the
establishment of the busines campus zoning district to the
north of the school property. Shelley Johnson stated that the
landscaping standards include with the business campus zoning
district served to buffer th school property to the north.
He has no problem with the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment.
Council reviewed the propose
After discussion, a motion wa
by Shirley Anderson to approv
the City of Monticello pro
Chelsea Area Planning Study.
that the zoning map amend
comprehensive plan. Motion
SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
Page 5
map changes in detail.
made by Brad Fyle and seconded
amendments to the zoning map of
osed in conjunction with the
Motion is based on the finding
ents are consistent with the
arried unanimously.
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MARKET MONTICELLO TO I DUSTRIAL PROSPECTS
Not less than 30% for grass plot:
Cost to starting a business in Monticello (excludes State costs).
Five acre parcel:
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217,800 sq ft
65,340 sq ft r 1.5 acres for grass plot
Twenty acre parcel: 871,200 sq ft
261,360 sq ft r 6 acres for grass plot
Land for green plot $21,000
Plantings & landscape costs
Hard Surface, parking, aisles,
and curbing costs
Land costs $70,000
Hook-up charges
Building permit costs
Building costs
Machinery & Equipment
Relocation costs
Other considerations:
Property
Wages and
Rates
Maintanen
$84,000
$280,000
axes
availability
Electric
Natural Gas
Water
Sewer
Telephone
e Grass Plot
Building
Hard surface
A business must justify his reloc tion and expansion, be within
budget and looks at profits.
Government looks to be within budge, if not increase to tax payers
(businesses) .
Residents: Free garbage pickup, 10 water/sewer rates, low taxes.
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February 25, 1992
Richard Lancaster
Executive Secretary
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
780 American Center Building
150 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
RE: Monticello - Metro EAS Docket No. P-404, 421, 430, 407, 405,
426/CP-89-1039
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
On behalf of the Monticello Industrial Development Committee (IDC)
"the petition organization", I submit the following information for
record:
1 . In the past six months., the Off ice of the Economic
Development Director has: received a noticeable increased
number of telephone ca' Is from frustrated residents
inquiring of the statu of the Monticello/Metro EAS
Petition.
2. The 1992 Business Retent on and Expansion Survey results
indicated the lack of me ro telephones as one of the two
leading location facto s which currently discourage
industrial businesses f! om expanding or remaining in
Monticello.
3.
The Monticello Metro AS Petition of Interest was
accepted by the Public U ilities Commission in April of
1990.
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February 25, 1992
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Therefore, the Monticello IDe e courages the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission to expedite tle process necessary to complete
the cost studies for the refe enced Docket Numbers thereby
encouraging the balloting process to begin.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
IDC Executive Director
cc: File
IDC Members
All parties on attached Servi e List
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February 28, 1992
Ms. Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development
250 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362-9245
Dear Ollie:
Business Development and Analysis Division
900 American Center Building
150 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 5510 1-1421
612/296-8341
Fax; 6121296-1290
I was finally able to get no ification from Continental
Life Insurance regarding their expansion/relocation
decision.
Unfortunately, they did not c
location. They have decided
There were a number of reason
including nearly $750,000 in
forgivable loans. There were
regarding Minnesota's insuran
requirements. In reference t
be talking to a representativ
Department of Commerce to det
needed.
Thanks for your efforts, and
with you in the future.
Sincerely,
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Terrell Towers
Industry Recruiter
oose a Minnesota
o go to Sioux city, Iowa.
for their decision,
quity investments and
also some concerns
e regulatory
these concerns, I will
in the Minnesota
rmine if improvements are
look forward to working
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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