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IEDC Agenda 05-05-2020AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 — 7:00 a.m. North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center In keeping with safe practices and minimizing contact and potential community spread of the COVID-19 virus, the IEDC meeting will be conducted as a virtual online meeting. The login instructions will be provided to IEDC members as part of the meeting invite reminder. Members: President -Joni Pawelk, Vice President -Randy Skarphol, Mayor -Brian Stumpf, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Kari Moorhouse, Meghan Hanson, Student Representative-Jadyn Nelson, Student Representative -Paige Danforth Liaisons: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Duane Northagen, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes: a. March 3rd, 2020 meeting minutes 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 4. Consideration of member resignation; Christopher Church, Xcel Energy and recommendation of member replacement; Thomas Conboy, Xcel Energy 5. Consideration of Update of Business Roundtable Event 6. Consideration of Update of 2020 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Visits 7. Consideration of Update of COVID-19 response activities: City -EDA -Chamber of Commerce Collaborative City -School District -Hospital Collaborative 8. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) c. City Council d. Chamber of Commerce 9. Adjournment (8:00am) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 — 7:00 a.m. North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Members Present: Joni Pawelk, Randy Skarphol, Brian Stumpf, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Christopher Church, Meghan Hanson, Jadyn Nelson, and Paige Danforth Members Absent: Elizabeth Calpas, Kari Moorhouse, Steve Johnson, and Don Roberts Liaisons Present: Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, and Duane Northagen 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes: a. February 4th, 2020 meeting minutes ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 4TH, 2020 MEETING MINUTES. WAYNE ELAM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 14-0. wW 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda None. 4. Consideration of 2020 Action Statements -Goals and Table Tonics - Continued from February 4th, 2020 Meeting Joni Pawelk discussed the balanced set of goals and asked Jim Thares to update members on the changes from 2019. Thares provided a brief overview of the items that were deleted and those that were added. 5. Consideration of Proposed Business Roundtable Format Discussion Jim Thares summarized the three main options regarding program -topic and the alternatives for time of day. It was suggested that the late afternoon would be the most casual and allow attendees to do the most comfortable networking. The topic selected was State and local business financial assistance programs. The goal is to hold the event in mid-June. Members suggested that a second event should be looked at for the fall of 2020 with another topic featured that is relevant to the local businesses. DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO HOLD A ROUNDTABLE EVENT IN MID -JUNE AS A CASUAL EVENT AT A RESTAURANT. MEGHAN HANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 14-0. Industrial and Economic Development Committee Minutes — March 3, 2020 Page 1 1 3 6. Table Topic — Co -Work Development Concept Overview and Potential for Monticello, Crustal Nutt, Crystal Nutt Consulting Crystal Nutt provided a summary of the co -work committee's goals. Progress has been achieved in learning about the potential of co -work space being established in Monticello. An overview of the trends and various facilities established in communities that are similar to Monticello was provided by Ms. Nutt. 7. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development Jim Thares, provided an update on the UMC expansion project, a nearly $10,900,000 investment into a new 52,000 square foot facility adjacent to the existing UMC building. The project was originally reviewed on July 1, 2019. It involves the EDA creating a new economic development TIF District (# 1-41), funding awards from MN -DEED in the amount of $300,000 from the MIF program and $175,000 from the JCF program. The EDA is acquiring the 7.39 - acre site from a private landowner and then conveying it to UMC for a reduced price of $300,000 via a deferred second mortgage. The total land write-down through the TIF District is $731,000. The EDA should be fully reimbursed the $731,000 over the 9 -year life of the TIF District. The land sale closing is scheduled to take place on April 1, 2020. UMC has committed to create 60 new FTE jobs over the next three years. UMC is hoping to start construction in early May, 2020. Thares reviewed the prospect list. He also reminded members that during the April IEDC meeting, potential BR&E visits would be discussed and participation on those visits would be requested of interested members. b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) The Planning Commission agenda was reviewed by Jim Thares and Jeff O'Neill. c. City Council Jeff O'Neill reviewed the housing projects that are underway and provided an update about the fire station project. He also briefly spoke about the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan progress and schedule for the rest of 2020. d. Chamber of Commerce Marcy Anderson provided information regarding the Golf Tournament fundraiser. It is the Chamber's largest fundraiser of the year and is quickly filling up. Industrial and Economic Development Committee Minutes — March 3, 2020 Page 2 13 8. Adiournment WAYNE ELAM MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:55 P.M. KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 14-0. Recorder: Jim Thares Approved: May 5th, 2020 Attest: Jim Thares, Economic Development Director Industrial and Economic Development Committee Minutes — March 3, 2020 Page 3 13 IEDC Agenda: 05/05/20 4. Consideration of member resignation; Christopher Church, Xcel Energy and recommendation of member replacement; Thomas Conboy, Xcel Energy (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: City staff received email correspondence on March 9, 2020 from Christopher Church indicating that he would like to resign from the IEDC. Church has accepted an offer at the Xcel Energy Headquarters in Minneapolis. He recommended Mr. Thomas Conboy, who replaced Church as the Site Vice President of the Monticello Nuclear Plant. Mr. Conboy has been employed by Xcel Energy since June, 2015. With Mr. Church's resignation, there is a total 17 members of the IEDC. The IEDC is allowed to have no more than 18 members. Per the IEDC bylaws, all recommendations for appointment to the IEDC are required to go forward to the City Council for final approval. The tentative date of City Council review would be on May 11, 2020. Al. Staff Impact: None A2. Budget Impact: None; IEDC Members do not receive a stipend at this time. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. Motion to approve the resignation of Christopher Church and recommend to City Council appointment of Thomas Conboy to the IEDC for a term expiring on December, 2020. 2. Motion to approve resignation of Christopher Church and direct City staff to post notice of the IEDC vacancy. 3. Motion to table action. 4. Motion of other. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Due to Xcel Energy's partnership and importance to the City of Monticello, City staff recommend Thomas Conboy to complete Christopher Church's term on the IEDC (alternative 1). D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Christopher Church's Resignation (March 9, 2020) b. Thomas Conboy's IEDC Application c. IEDC Enabling Resolution d. IEDC Ordinance— Title 2, Chapter 10 Jacob Thunander From: Church, Christopher R. <Christopher.Church@xenuclear.com> Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 10:48 AM To: Jim Thares Cc: Kivimaki, Stacey; Tombers, Dave; Conboy, Thomas A.; Kelly, Michelle Subject: IEDC Dear Jim, This note is to inform you that I am changing positions and work locations within Xcel Energy, and will begin working from our headquarters in Minneapolis effective March 16, 2020. Given the shift in my duties and responsibilities I will no longer be able to serve as a member of the Monticello IEDC. Please accept my resignation from this committee, effective March 16, 2020. 1 have enjoyed serving with you and the rest of the members, and feel that this team is a great asset to the City of Monticello. I'd like to suggest that Tom Conboy, who is my replacement as Site Vice President at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, be considered as a replacement for me on the IEDC. He begins his new role here at Monticello on March 16, 2020, and will also be a great asset to the committee. Thank you, Chris Church Christopher R. Church Xcel Energy I Responsible By Nature Site Vice President — Monticello Nuclear Plant 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN 55362-9637 P:#763.295.1639 C:#423.413.5253 F:# 763.271.5810 E: Christopher.Church(a)-xenuclear.com XCELENERGY.COM Please consider the environment before printing this email. NameThomas Conboy Address I:6T,i-3WST.7ir: APPLICATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I:60I1>@Tm tC CITY OF Monticello 21►TI Nill If not otherwise specified, you must be a resident of the City of Monticello to serve on the following boards. Please circle the board(s) on which you are interested in serving. Industrial and Economic Development Committee (Does not require residency) City Planning Commission Library Parks and Recreation Commission Economic Development Authority (May not require residency) Transportation Advisory Committee Education Highest Level of Education Employment Current Employer, if applicable Xcel Energy Position/Title Site Vice President Monticello NP Dates of Employment (starting/ending) 6/15 - present Former Employer, if applicable NextEra Position/Title Plant Manager Turkey Point NP Dates of Employment (starting/ending) Other 1/09-6/15 Please describe in detail why you are interested in volunteering for the City of Monticello. As SVP of Monticello Nuclear plant I have vested interest in the Monticello community. Please describe your prior volunteer experiences (include organization names and dates of service) Currently Vice Chair Board of Directors for River Valley Riders in Afton MN List your qualifications for this appointment: Managerial experience MBA Strong ownership and leadership for community References Please list three non -family members who can provide references on your ability to perform this volunteer positon: Name Michelle Kelly Name Don Barker Name Jason Kindred Phone Number Phone Number Phone Number Please read the following carefully before signing this application: I understand that this is an application for and not a commitment or promise of volunteer opportunity. I certify that I have and will provide information throughout the selection process, including on this application for a volunteer position and in interviews with the City of Monticello that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have and will answer all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information that would unfavorably affect my application for a volunteer position. I understand that information contained on my application will be verified by the City of Monticello. I understand that misrepresentation or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a volunteer position with the City of Monticello or my termination as a volunteer. Signature Date Return Completed Application to: Monticello City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 505 Walnut St, Suite 1, Monticello, MN 55362 FAX: (763)295-4404 E-mail: HR@ci.monticello.mn.us CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA AMENDED AND RESTATED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-44 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to create advisory boards for the City as deemed necessary for the proper management and operation of the City by Minnesota Statutes Section 412.111, and; WHEREAS, in 1982 an Industrial Development Committee was formed to operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial development in and for the City of Monticello, and; WHEREAS, on February 11, 2008, the City Council of the City of Monticello adopted Resolution No. 2008-16 recognizing the Industrial Development Committee, and; WHEREAS, in May 2008, the purpose of the Industrial and Economic Development Committee was amended and restated to operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota with an emphasis on industrial, and; WHEREAS, the mission of the IEDC was amended and restated to increase the tax base and the number of liveable wage -level jobs in Monticello by promoting industrial and economic growth and working to maintain a desirable business environment, and; WHEREAS, the City Council and the Industrial and Economic Development Committee have determined it mutually beneficial to more formally recognize the IEDC's importance and role in promoting and maintaining industrial and economic development and job creation within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Monticello: The existence and continuation of the amended and restated IEDC is hereby recognized by the City Council. 2. The IEDC as an independent organization shall make recommendations, advise, and assist the City Council, the Economic Development Authority, and other City boards and commissions on matters relating to industrial development and job creation and retention. 3. The IEDC shall select and confirm all committee members by a majority of vote of its membership for recommendation to the City Council for Council appointment. 4. The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IEDC as non-voting members and shall appoint the Economic Development Director as the Executive Director of the IEDC as a non-voting member. The Executive Director is under the direction of the City Administrator and the City Administrator may assign other support staff to the IEDC as needed. The IEDC shall hold regular meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson and Executive Director. 6. The IEDC committee size, make-up of the committee, officers, length of membership term, and attendance shall be governed in accordance with the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee Organizational and Membership Guidelines. ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2008, by the City Council of the City of Monticello. 4� Z"'ll Clint Herbst, Mayor ATTEST: l_) G u Dawn Grossinger, Deputy City Clerk TITLE 2 - CHAPTER 10 INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-10-1: Name of Committee 2-10-2: Authorization 2-10-3: Membership 2-10-4: Term of Office 2-10-5: Attendance 2-10-6: Vacancy 2-10-7: Officers 2-10-8: Meetings 2-10-9: Quorum 2-10-10: Duties of the Committee 2-10-11: Amendments 2-10-1: NAME OF THE COMMITTEE: The name of the organization shall be the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC). 2-10-2: AUTHORIZATION: Duties are delegated to the IEDC by the City Council of Monticello by this ordinance dated June 28, 2010, and by Resolution No. 2008-44 approved the 27th day of May, 2008. 2-10-3: MEMBERSHIP: The Monticello IEDC shall consist of sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) regular members to be appointed by the City Council of Monticello. Said Committee members shall consist of Monticello business representatives or residents of the City of Monticello. One Council member shall be appointed annually to serve on the IEDC. The Director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall be an ex -officio member of the IEDC. (Ord 637 4/25/16) 2-10-4: TERM OF OFFICE: The term of the regular members shall be for three (3) years and shall be staggered so that no more than one-half of the terms expire in a given year. All regular terms shall expire at the first City Council meeting of the new calendar year. 2-10-5: ATTENDANCE: It is the City Council's intention to encourage IEDC members to attend all IEDC meetings. It is desired that IEDC members attend at least 75% of meetings in a calendar year. Members may be subject to replacement by the City Council in the event attendance does not meet this standard. 2-10-6: VACANCY: Any vacancy in the regular or at large membership shall be filled by the City Council, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term so filled. MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II/CHAPTER 10/PAGE 1 2-10-7: OFFICERS: (A) Elections. The Monticello IEDC shall elect at its Annual meeting from its membership a chair, vice chair, and a secretary who shall serve for a term of one year and shall have such powers as may be prescribed in the rules of said Committee. (B) Duties of Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the IEDC and shall have the duties normally conferred and parliamentary usage of such officers. (C) Duties of Vice Chair. The vice chair shall act for the chair in his absence. (D) Duties of Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the Committee with the assistance of City Staff. 2-10-8: MEETINGS: (A) Regular meetings shall be held on a date established by the IEDC. In the event of a conflict with a holiday or special events, a majority at any meeting may change the date and location of the meeting. The meeting shall be open to the general public. 2-10-9: QUORUM: A majority of the total IEDC members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2-10-10: DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: It shall be the duty of the Committee, with staff assistance, to advocate and make recommendations to the Economic Development Authority and City Council, relative to and including influencing industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, with an emphasis on industrial land, increase tax base and number of livable wage -level jobs by promoting industrial and economic growth, and working to maintain a desirable business environment. 2-10-11: AMENDMENTS: This ordinance may be amended as recommend by the majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only after majority vote of the City Council. (#519, 8/23/10) MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II/CHAPTER 10/PAGE 2 IEDC Agenda: 05/05/20 5. Consideration of Update of Business Roundtable Event (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 response, the Business Roundtable meeting planning and organizing steps have been placed on hold for the near future. Staff will continue to monitor the various pandemic response guidelines related to group size and social distancing, etc. and begin the event planning steps as warranted and bring any updates to the IEDC for further discussion or action in the future. Al. Staff Impact: Limited A2. Budget Impact: None B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. No motion needed; information only. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff believe that it will be impractical to hold the Business Roundtable event as was planned in mid-June. Over the past few weeks, staff work focus has been related to responding to the COVID-19 executive orders and making organizational adjustments, disseminating information about the emergency funding programs and taking calls from businesses that have been negatively impacted by the crisis response. Going forward, staff will continue to monitor the meeting and social distancing guidelines and present potential alternative event options to the IEDC for consideration at that time. D. SUPPORTING DATA None IEDC Agenda: 05/05/20 6. Consideration of Update of Business Retention and Expansion Visits - 2020 (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 response, the usual cycle of 5 to 6 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits that have been conducted each spring over the past several years is on hold. Staff will continue to monitor the various pandemic response guidelines related to group size and social distancing, etc. and update the IEDC on the potential for BR&E visits later this year. Al. Staff Impact: Limited A2. Budget Impact: None B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. No motion needed; information only. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff believe that it will be impractical to conduct Business Retention & Expansion visits as is the typical practice each of the past few springs. Over the past few weeks, staff's primary work focus has been related to responding to the COVID-19 executive orders and making organizational adjustments, disseminating information about various emergency funding programs and taking calls from businesses that have been negatively impacted by the crisis response. Going forward, staff will continue to monitor the lifting of the restrictions including the social distancing guidelines and review potential alternative BR&E visit options with the IEDC. D. SUPPORTING DATA None IEDC Agenda: 05/05/20 7. Consideration of Update of COVID-19 Collaborative Response Efforts (JT/AS/JO) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 response, business as usual has been sidelined since early March, 2020. Staff have been responding to the various executive orders with organizational adjustments and practices to ensure social distancing and safety for City staff and those who interact with staff and disseminating information and responding to calls from businesses. As a result of the COVID-19 response several federal and state financial assistance programs have been approved to help businesses get through this challenging time. To try to bring the information about those programs to a central focus point, staff prepared and mailed out a letter to Monticello businesses (using the Chamber of Commerce data base) in early April (4- 6-20) summarizing the various programs. The letter has generated calls and email inquiries about the assistance programs and the potential of using the Greater Monticello Enterprise Fund (GMEF), the primary EDA economic development loan program for projects that create new jobs and tax base, as an emergency program as well. The State is encouraging local communities that have such funds to consider flexing the rules on a temporary basis to help businesses that may have been unable to tap into the federal and state programs. In addition, on April 30, 2020, in a collaborative effort with the Chamber of Commerce, a Small Business Roundtable call was convened specifically to hear the stories and concerns of businesses related to the COVID-19 crisis. That information will be used as a guide for the EDA's discussion about the potential to utilize a portion of the GMEF program for emergency loans -grants. It will also be shared with legislators and community leaders, as needed, to formulate policies to address the crisis. The City has also been holding calls three days per week with the School District and the Hospital to review COVID-19 response impacts and potential mitigation measures. Cooperative efforts have been discussed as well. It should also be noted that several businesses in Monticello have altered their typical product work to provide needed PPE or medical equipment and supplies. The attached article reviews Twin City Die Casting's switch toward hospital bed parts and the summary email from Suburban Manufacturing highlights their production of face masks which they distributed to hospitals throughout the region. Al. Staff Impact: Limited A2. Budget Impact: None IEDC Agenda: 05/05/20 B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. No motion needed; information only. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Over the past few weeks, staff's primary work focus has been related to responding to the COVID-19 executive orders and making organizational adjustments, disseminating information about various emergency funding programs and taking calls from businesses that have been negatively impacted by the crisis response. Going forward, staff will continue to monitor the lifting of the restrictions including the social distancing guidelines and provide updates to the IEDC. If the IEDC has thoughts about additional programs or methods of supporting businesses at this challenging time, this would be an opportune time to discuss with all members. D. SUPPORTING DATA a. Letter to local businesses regarding federal and state financial assistance programs b. Twin Cities Die Casting news article c. Summary of Suburban Manufacturing PPE efforts d. Photo of Suburban Manufacturing PPE products Pa April 3, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam, During this unprecedented and chaotic time, the Monticello City Council, Economic Development Authority (EDA), and city staff are thinking of your challenges and needs as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are felt throughout the community. We acknowledge this is a very difficult situation for many businesses as revenue is reduced while fixed costs and operational expenses continue. In light of this, federal and state governments have initiated financial assistance programs to address the impacts of the pandemic on your business. You may have already learned about some of the federal and state efforts to support businesses; the programs are offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and MN -DEED in the form of loans, loan guarantees, and debt relief. In addition, the City of Monticello EDA has an existing loan option that may provide interim financial assistance. A summary of the SBA, MN -DEED and EDA programs is listed below. Federal Programs — Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — A loan program helping businesses keep their workforce employed during the Covid-19 crisis. The program is designed as a direct incentive for small businesses, self-employed people, and gig workers to help them from going under due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It offers incentives to keep workers on the payroll. The loans are forgiven if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the loan dollars are used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utility expenses. The program is available through June 30, 2020. The link for more information is: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck- protection-pro rg am-ppp Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program - A loan program offering low interest rates, long-term (up to 30 years in duration) loans in an amount up to $2 million. The first payment is deferred for 12 months. The application has been simplified and can be completed 100% online through the SBA's improved web portal at www.sba.gov/disaster. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can't be paid because of impacts related to the Covid-19 crisis. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for non -profits is 2.75%. EIDL Grant Advances - Businesses applying for an EIDL loan (above) can request up to $10,000 be disbursed immediately. This advance will need not to be repaid, regardless of the EIDL loan decision. The request for the grant must be made within 3 days of applying to the SBA EIDL program. Additional information is available at: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources 504 Loan Forbearance Program — Under the CARES Act, the SBA will pay the principal, intertest and any associated fees that are owed on a 504 loan in regular servicing status to the Central Servicing Agent (CSA) within 30 days of April 1, 2020. The SBA will continue to make these loan payments to the CSA for the 6 -month period beginning April 1, 2020. 7(a) Debt Relief Program - Under the CARES Act, 7(a) borrowers are granted debt relief through a reprieve of loan payments as follows: • The SBA will pay the principal and interest of new 7(a) loans issued prior to September 27, 2020. • The SBA will pay the principal and interest of current 7(a) loans for a period of six months. You can find more information on the SBA website at: https://www. sba. gov/page/coronavirus-covid- l 9 -small -business -guidance -loan -resources State of Minnesota Programs (MN -DEED) Minnesota Small Business Emergency Loan Program - Loans are made through an approved lender — you can find FAQs, application materials and lenders on the DEED website. These loans are for $2,500 to $35,000 at a 0% interest rate to help meet ongoing expenses. There is a total of $30 million available for this program. Minnesota Small Business Emergency Loan Guarantee Program - Provides an 80% loan guarantee for loans up to $250,000 made by a qualified economic development lender within this program. Details for business are not yet on DEED's website, but DEED and agency partners are reaching out to lenders to make them aware of this new program — look for more details soon. This program is intended to incentivize the private market to make loans to small businesses and provides the guarantee for those loan dollars. The state is providing a loan guarantee of $10 million which is likely to leverage between $20 and $25 million in lending by private banks. City of Monticello Economic Development Authority Programs Greater Monticello Enterprise Fund (GMEF) Loan Program — Under the authority of the EDA, the GMEF loan program is intended to fill funding gaps and create new jobs in the community. A wide range of businesses are eligible for the funding. The minimum size loan is $25,000. Program minimum and job requirements may be considered for future adjustments allowing greater access and use as an emergency mitigation fund for an interim period during the 2 COVID-19 crisis, pending feedback from the business community on this need. For more information on the GMEF Program, please contact Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager at 763-271-3254 or jim.thares&ci.monticello.mn.us. Other Information and Resources Temporary Signs: The City Council recently relaxed certain temporary sign ordinance requirements to support local businesses as they communicate their available services as noted below: 1. The requirement for permit application for temporary signs is waived through June 30, 2020. 2. No temporary sign application fee will be charged for applications for the balance of 2020. 3. Temporary signs currently in place will be allowed to remain through June 30, 2020, regardless of their application date. Businesses with existing permitted temporary signs will also be allowed to apply for a new 2020 temporary sign permit upon reinstatement of the full ordinance. 4. After reinstatement of the full ordinance, any new temporary sign permits for 2020 will start with a full 120 days available to all businesses. 5. Each business is allowed one temporary sign consistent with ordinance requirements for size with no distance requirement between signs. 6. Each business is allowed one temporary sign at up to 40 square feet, in addition to the use of one sandwich board per business. The waiver applies to all business and industrial districts. Businesses should note that off - premise signage remains prohibited. Other sign regulations also remain in place. More information is available on the website: hgps://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/sigppennits Our commitment to supporting Monticello's businesses and employers is one of our top priorities as a city. If you have any questions, ideas, suggestions or concerns you would like to share, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Sincerely, Angela Schumann Community Development Director angela. schumann&ci.monticello.mn.us Jim Thares Economic Development Manager jim.thares@ci.monticello.mn.us 0 Help Regenstrief Institute track the COVI D-19 outbreak Close Take the survey e WHO eyes link Native tribes haven't USA Gymnastics Canadian military between virus... seen a cent of $813 in... suspends ex -national... helicopter crashes; 1.. AdChoices Foodborne i continue to Employee -owned Twin City Die Castings pivots to medical products © Star Tribune/Star Tribune/Glen Stubbe - Star Tribune/Star Tribune/TNS Twin City Die Castings CEO Todd Olson held two of his companies products, a fan assembly for Nissan pickup trucks and a casting for oxygen generator. By NEAL ST. ANTHONY, Star Tribune 4/12/2020 One hundred -year-old Twin City Die Castings began 2020 with a teeming order book that continued into the final week of March, even after the coronavirus pandemic began shredding the U.S. economy. Over the past two weeks, customer cancellations wiped out about 25% of its April bookings, taking the month's revenue expectations from about $4 million to just under $3 million. Last week, Chief Executive Todd Olson reluctantly furloughed 40 of the 225 employees at the Minneapolis-based firm, a specialist in custom aluminum and magnesium die casting. He said the prospect of laying people off kept him awake for two weeks. "The coronavirus situation takes us in so many directions in just one day," Olson said. "I'm confident that this is not just a four-week problem. The economy is in a deep valley. I'd rather weather this now #,@R �j4#e can down the road." Privacy & Cookies Terms of use ... Wlity, storefront retail and service industries plunged into an elReenstrief I titLge trhack t ie Cf�VID-19 outbreak Close Take the survey ''Trecession in mid-arc as ealt au ori ies and government leaders urged Americans to spread themselves out and have less contact as a way to slow the deadly virus. © Star Tribune/Star Tribune/Glen Stubbe -Star Tribune/Star Tribune/TNS Three weeks ago, Octavio Rodriguez switched from making transmission parts to casting parts for hospital bed brake assemblies at Twin City Die Castings. 0 The hit to manufacturers came more recently and leaders like Olson have just as suddenly been forced to adjust. "Like most businesses now, we will have a tough stretch," he said. "We will have to manage expenses and cash flow." He is accelerating a strategy already in place to increase TCDC's work for medical -products makers, particularly as demand has fallen rapidly in its main customer group, the automotive industry. Last month, the company made a deal with Seattle -based Ventec Life Systems to supply parts that will be used in a venture Ventec has with General Motors to build ventilators. Over the past few years, TCDC's growth has come from making parts for Medtronic -built ventilators and hospital beds. It reduced its reliance on supplying auto -parts manufacturers with electronic enclosures, throttle bodies, fan drives and mirror mounts. © 2020 Microsoft Privacy & Cookies Terms of use ••• r Tribune/Star Tribune/GLEN STUBBE Star Tribune/Star Tribune/TNS The company had begun ng��[ti, g6pq i§T���l f�i s r�� bj9�I�*ith the arrival o pandemic, it s a move that has proved fortuitous. With the Ventec deal, Olson shifted even more workers from automotive parts to medical -equipment parts. "If it wasn't for our medical diversification, our [April] sales would be under $2 million," said Olson, a 16 -year veteran of TCDC. "We are lucky we had the foresight to have some diversity that enabled us to 'shift gears' from automotive transmissions to life -medical devices." His single -best weapon: dedicated employees who also own a majority of TCDC. "We will survive due to our diversification," Olson said. "More importantly ... we communicate transparently with our employee - owners. They see our financials. There is more of a sense that we are in this together." © Star Tribune/Star Tribune/GLEN STUBBE Star Tribune/Star Tribune/TNS Twin City Die Castings CEO Todd Olson. The company has two Minnesota plants and one in South Dakota, which Olson hopes will be an advantage if larger manufacturers turn in th� future to more domestic suppliers. Some analysts speculate the pandemic will shrink global supply chains and be a boost to domestic firms. � 3insu��� ripattp.: t$& !hu Minnesota Seniors On Medicare Are Getting a Big Pay Day "We are able to react quickly, increase production in a matter of hours, even bring new products into production in days," Olson said. "Reliance on overseas suppliers would cripple this ability. You have your normal manufacturing time plus an additional four to six weeks transit time on the ocean. Comparisons.org Learn More Airfreight is very tough to come by right now." Olson hopes Twin City Die Casting is back to full strength in 2021 and setting new revenue records. Close Take the survey © 2020 Microsoft Privacy & Cookies Terms of use ••• 6theirpde going to feel great when our employee-owners reap the rewards HefR e strief Institute track he COVIM9 ou br ak Close Take the survey ci afion, perseverance ani hard work contributed to, Olson said. The employee ownership structure is a big reason why. Octavio Rodriguez switched three weeks ago from making transmission parts to making brake parts for hospital beds. Arlan Cook, a senior die cast engineer, recalled that late CEO Steve Harmon liked to chat with fellow employees on the factory floor. "Steve would say, 'It's your company, take care of it,7' Cook recalled. "I've worked for a couple other companies that didn't operate that way." A few years ago, Steve Harmon's brother Doug Harmon, 68, the retired CEO who is chairman of the board, turned down higher sale offers from private -equity firms and competitors. He sold 51% to the employee stock program. "Doug could have made a bigger bundle selling to somebody else, but he sold the company to us," Cook said. "They always treated us as equals. And it is our company." Neal St. Anthony has been a Star Tribune business columnist and reporter since 1984. He can be contacted at nstanthony@startribune.com. 02020 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Full COVID-19 coverage Subscribe to MSN on our News App Newsletter Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. TOPICS FOR YOU I US Company with Local Support,... Recalculate Your House Payment... Yikes... Minnesota Mortgage Rat... © 2020 Microsoft Privacy & Cookies Terms of use ••• Exhibit C From: Marshall, Chase <cmarshall@gosuburban.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:55 AM To: Jim Thares <Jim.Thares@ci.monticello.mn.us> Cc: May, Michael <mmay@gosuburban.com> Subject: Suburban Manufacturing Group Masks Hi Jim, Thank you for the time on the phone. Here is the information we spoke about. We look forward to seeing the story. 1. Suburban Manufacturing Group COVID19 Update a. Letter to Customers stating Critical Business status b. See here: https://mailchi.mp/976683a5a0bc/covidl9-update-from-essential-business- suburban-manufacturine 2. 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New Construction 175,000 sq. ft. 0 75 $49,000,000 Active Search 4/13/2020 Project Boat Boat Equip Repair -Sale ? 12,000 sq. ft. 0 3 $500,000 Active Search Contacts: M = 4 YTD = 17 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 - 6:15 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Due to recommendations related to the COVID-19 virus, the Planning Commission meeting will be conducted as remote/virtual meeting. To join the meeting: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 256-261-333 One -touch: tel:+16467493122..256261333# Commissioners: Sam Murdoff, John Alstad, Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, and Alison Zimpfer Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron Hackenmueller 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. Consideration of approving minutes a. Regular Meeting Minutes — April 7th, 2020 C. Citizen Comments D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda E. Consideration to approve agenda 2. Public Hearings A. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for amendment to Conditional Use Permit for detached accessory structure in an A -O (Agriculture/Open Space) District to accommodate an open, covered patio over existing outdoor entertainment space Applicant: Monticello Country Club, Inc. B. Public Hearing — Request for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for height for a 40' building silo addition and Variance to the required 50' side and rear yard setback Applicant: Copperhead Industries, LLC (Tim Burmis) 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report 4. Added Items 5. Adjournment