IEDC Agenda 02-02-2021AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021— 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.
Participants can attend remotely via Go -To:
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Members: Chairperson -Randy Skarphol, Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas, Mayor -Lloyd Hilgart, Darek
Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van
Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Meghan Hanson,
Thomas Conboy, Sarah Kortmansky
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Marcy Anderson,
Jolene Foss, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy, Jeff O'Neill
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes:
a. January 5, 2021 meeting minutes
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
4. Consideration of 2021 IEDC Action Statements -Goals and Table Topics
5. Consideration of Discussion of Template Letter of Support re Xcel Energy Integrated
Resource Plan (IRP) - Public Utilities Commission (PUC) filing
6. Table Topic — Wright County Workforce Pathways — Jolene Foss, Executive Director,
Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
7. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Projects
• Prospects List
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
c. City Council
d. Chamber of Commerce
8. Adjournment (8:00am)
MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, January 511, 2021— 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Participants attend in -person and remotely.
Members Present: Joni Pawelk, Randy Skarphol, Mayor Lloyd Hilgart, Darek Vetsch, Kevin
Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Andrew Tapper,
Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Meghan Hanson, and Thomas Conboy
Members Absent: Steve Johnson, Don Roberts,
Liaisons Present: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers,
1. Call to Order
Joni Pawelk called the regular meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. December 1st, 2020 meeting minutes
RANDY SKARPHOL MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1ST, 2020
MEETING MINUTES. THOMAS CONBOY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED, 13-0.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Darek Vetsch asked to have a time for an update and discussion regarding Wright
County's allocation of recently approved State Emergency COVID-19 Business Relief
funding program. Chair Pawelk added the topic to the Agenda as item 7.5.
4. Consideration of Electing 2021 IEDC Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and
Secretary)
LIZ CALPAS MOVED TO APPOINT RANDY SKARPHOL AS CHAIRPERSON.
LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 13-0.
RANDY SKARPHOL MOVED TO APPOINT LIZ CALPAS AS VICE
CHAIRPERSON. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 13-0.
Members discussed the Secretary officeholder. Jim Thares indicated that City staff could
continue to serve in the role as Secretary. Members agreed and by unanimous consensus
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, was appointed as IEDC Secretary.
5. Consideration of recommending Sarah Kortmansky as new IEDC member to City
Council to fill vacant 3-year-term
Jim Thares reviewed the staff report and recommendation regarding Sarah Kortmansky's
recommended appointment to the IEDC. She is currently the Vice President of Business
Banking at Sherburne State Bank, Monticello, MN. She also serves on the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors and is currently the Treasurer.
WAYNE ELAM MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF SARAH
KORTMANSKY TO THE IEDC FOR 3-YEAR TERM EXPIRING ON DECEMBER
31, 2023. JONI PAWEKL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 13-0.
6. Consideration of Restaurant -Hospitality Recruitment Strategy Update and
Discussion — Verbal Report, Randy S. and Jim T.
Randy Skarphol and Jim Thares provided a summary of their discussions since the
December 1, 2020 IEDC meeting regarding formulating a plan to recruit a new restaurant
into the community. They reviewed a preliminary outline of the identified initial steps
and suggested that a small sub -committee be formed to complete the development of the
action plan. Members agreed that this was a worthwhile effort and several volunteered to
be on the sub -committee. Volunteers included: Wayne Elam, Darek Vetsch, Dick Van
Allen. Jim Thares also suggested Jacob Thunander, Community Economic Development
Coordinator for the City also be asked if he would be willing to participate in the sub-
committee. Jim will discuss with Jacob.
7. Consideration of 2021 IEDC Action Statements -Goals and Table Topics
Jim Thares reviewed the proposed 2021 Action Statements -Goals rough draft and the
related worksheet. He noted the status of each goal as to completion or ongoing work.
He asked the members to take the worksheet home and submit a priority ranking of the
2021 Action Statements back to staff in the coming weeks. A final proposed 2021
Action Statement could then be considered at the February 2, 2021 IEDC meeting.
7.5. Wright County Emergency COVID-19 Business Relief Funding Program
Darek Vetsch (Wright County Commissioner, District #2) reviewed the envisioned use of
Wright County's $2.7 million funding allocation recently approved by the Minnesota
Legislature. He said it is still a work in progress, though, by the end of the week, the
program details are expected to be finalized. Applications for grant funding assistance
may be available for download from the County website beginning on January 11, 2021.
Darek noted three main focus areas of grant assistance as being: 1) Businesses such as
restaurants and gyms that have been the most severely impacted by the COVID-19
shutdowns and the Governor's executive order(s), 2) Sole Proprietor type businesses (e.g.
DJ's or specialty consultants) negatively impacted by COVID-19, and 3) Non -Profit
entities that have been negatively impacted through loss of fundraising opportunities or
reduced revenue streams (e.g. hockey clubs and ice arenas or Chamber of Commerce
organizations). He stated that applicants would have to show a revenue reduction of
30 percent from 2019 to 2020. He mentioned that a press release regarding grant funding
program would be coming out later in the day (January 5, 2021).
8. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development - Jim Thares reviewed.
• Proiects — Jim Thares reviewed.
• Prospects List — Jim Thares reviewed.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) — Jim Thares reviewed.
c. City Council — Rachel Leonard introduced herself to the IEDC members as the
new City Administrator and reviewed steps to seat the new City Council and fill
the vacant seat. She also noted the adoption of the 2021 budget. Rachel updated
the IEDC about the Community Energy Transitions (CET) Grant program. The
City submitted its $500,000 CET Grant Program application to MN -DEED on
Monday, January 4, 2021. The funding is intended to help communities prepare
for the day when they no longer have large power generating facilities that
provide outsized employment, tax revenue, spin-off economic and social impacts.
The City proposed developing a Strategic Transition Plan (STP) as well
identifying new potential industrial development sites and financial modeling
exercises to better understand revenue stream adjustments in the grant scope of
work. The CET Grant Program is competitive. The City should learn in March
2021 if it will receive the funding. If the City receives the funding, it will have
until June 2022 to spend the funding.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson reviewed the Chamber of Commerce activities. She is
optimistic that they can hold the annual golf tournament fundraiser in late May
2021. If COVID-19 is still restricting gatherings, they may have to move it to the
fall of the year, like they did in 2020. She informed the IEDC that the 2021
Riverfest dates are set for July 8-11, 2021.
9. Adiournment
RANDY SKARPHOL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:59 A.M. KEVIN
STEFFENSMEIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 13-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: February 2nd, 2021
Attest:
Jim Thares, Economic Development Director
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
4. Consideration of 2021 IEDC Action Statements (JT/AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The IEDC Organizational & Membership Guidelines requires that the IEDC adopt Action
Statements each year. The proposed 2021 Action Statements are attached to this report. It
should be noted that many of the Action Statements are carry overs from 2020 and previous
years as they are inherently the nature of the IEDC's mission. It should be noted that there
were a few 2020 Action Statement items that were completed in their entirety and they have
been removed from the proposed 2021 list.
Staff used the submitted member comments and rankings to draft the proposed 2021 Action
Statements. The priority ranking as viewed by members are shown following the Statements
(e.g. #1 or #4 or #7). A redline and final proposed Action Statement document is attached to
the report.
Members were also asked to offer feedback or suggestions regarding table topic ideas for
meetings in 2021. Those suggested topics will be added to the staff generated list and tapped
throughout the year as opportunities arise.
Al. Staff Impact: Limited
A2. Budget Impact: None
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Motion to approve the IEDC's 2021 Action Statements
2. Motion to deny approving the IEDC's 2021 Action Statements
3. Motion to table approving the IEDC's 2021 Action Statements for further research and/or
discussion.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend Alternative # 1. The IEDC reviewed and discussed the status of 2020 Action
Statements during the January 5, 2021 meeting. At that meeting, certain Action Statements
that noted as being completed (they fall into a once a decade type of time frame) and those
were removed from the proposed 2021 Action Statements. The Draft proposed Action
Statements are priority ranked based on feedback received from members comments back to
staff. The majority ranking is shown at the end of the Statement. Many of the core
Action Statements will always remain on the annual Action Statement listing as they are a
core part of the IEDC's mission.
D. SUPPORTING DATA
a. Proposed 2021 Action Statements — Clean version
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
b. Proposed 2021 Action Statements - Redline
c. Priority Ranking of Action Statements
d. City Council Enabling Resolution Authorizing IEDC
e. City Council Ordinance Establishing the IEDC
f. IEDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines
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INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2021 ACTION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: The Monticello IEDC will advocate industrial and economic growth within
the City of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the
business community.
Goal:
The IEDC is dedicated to being pro -active in following the objectives and policies established in
the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas
identified below as supporting objectives and actions.
Objective: Workforce Development, Job Creation and Retention
1. Encourage and Support Business Retention within Monticello. #6
a. Conduct Business Retention (BR&E) visits by IEDC members to long standing
business in the community to help grow stronger relationships between businesses
and City Hall.
b. Discuss the needs of businesses for development of a Retention Action Plan.
c. Market and present various programs available via the City and EDA.
2. Enhance Workforce Development through Partnerships with Local Educators,
Businesses, Organizations and Agencies. #7
a. Based on the need of the businesses, partner with Wright County and key leaders of
our local businesses, educators and others to develop and execute a Workforce
Development Plan.
b. Collaborate with and support the Monticello School District in growing their
initiatives to bring businesses into the classrooms.
c. Collaborate with the Wright Technical Center (WTC), Buffalo, in developing and
promoting career training programs and courses.
d. Continue to engage stakeholders in an effort to raise awareness of labor force
demographics and potential solutions such as youth career building initiatives.
e. Explore and support ways business can bring relevance to educational classes &
programs.
f. Support residential land development and workforce housing as it correlates to
workforce development.
3. Recognize the contributions of Monticello manufacturers through organization of
and participation in industry -related events. #9
a. Promote and organize Manufacturer's Week 2020 events.
b. Continue Manufacturer's Week Appreciation Breakfast.
Objective: Industrial Growth and Tax Base Expansion Through Recruitment and Retention
1. Support the recruitment of business which further the goals and objectives for the
community as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. #1
a. Assess the current marketing materials and plan.
b. Assist in execution or development of a new Marketing Plan.
c. Respond in a timely manner to inbound communications.
d. Support the development of an incubator -accelerator as way of supporting start-up
businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.
2. Continue to lead the City in moving forward key transportation projects which
support economic development. #4
a. Participate in the "Business Day At the Capitol" through the Minnesota Chamber
and lobby on behalf of the Monticello community to help City staff bring
attention to our local transportation needs.
b. Develop a needs -based transportation priority statement for lobbying/support
purposes.
c. Encourage key transportation projects which improve product delivery for
businesses, such as interchange, freeway, and bridge crossing projects.
d. Identify specific benefits of a 3rd interchange to businesses and/or community and
support policy encouraging future development of the interchange.
3. Identify, evaluate and provide recommendations to the City regarding industrial land
supply and availability.
a. Periodically evaluate current property inventory and uses for Industrial properties
with the objective of better marketing efforts.
b. Monitor industrial land availability with the following metrics:
1. Total acreage with developed infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase
and the maximum acreage of a contiguous, buildable lot.
2. Total acreage with undeveloped infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase.
Owner contact information.
3. Total acreage preserved in Land Use Plan for future development.
c. Monitor and support periodic review of accessibility to Interstate 94 and State
Highway 25 and utility capabilities.
4. Continue to provide recommendations in an advisory capacity on land use and tax
base matters relating to industrial and economic development. #2 and #3
a. Monitor and provide comments of the site selection process related to locating
future industrial -business park development.
b. Monitor the status of the Monticello Nuclear Plant in relation to its license renewal
in 2030 and as it relates to the NW Interchange (Orchard Road) Land Use Study.
c. Monitor and provide feedback of any Community Energy Transition (CET) Grant
Program funding award supported Strategic Transition Plan (STP) development
and implementation steps.
5. Support community quality of life initiatives which enhance Monticello's objectives
for high quality development across the land use spectrum, including residential,
commercial, industrial and civic uses. #8
a. Support and encourage the development of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional
Park and recommend the development of a pathway connection to Monticello
Businesses.
b. Promote CentraCare Health Monticello to industrial businesses.
c. Develop a visioning worksheet to get IEDC members views on residential,
commercial and industrial needs and challenges to bring to light needed future
planning and ordinance changes.
d. Review and coordinate public and private actions with parks and trails.
e. Support and enhance efforts to bring economical childcare services into the
community.
f. Support and enhance efforts to recruit a new restaurant and lodging facility into the
City.
6. Support and facilitate regional development plans and initiatives.
a. Support the development and implementation of the Regional CEDS
(Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) Plan through strategy review,
feedback and identification of local projects for federal funding support.
b. Monitor the CMRRPP (Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership)
initiative and provide comments, as appropriate, on various stages of plan
development.
7. Promote communications & engagement with Monticello businesses and prospects.
#5
a. Create and host a Monticello business round table event which will offer businesses
a platform for discussion.
b. Facilitate "Industrial Round Tables".
c. Sponsor networking individually and in small groups for input.
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2021 ACTION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: The Monticello IEDC will advocate industrial and economic growth within
the City of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the
business community.
Goal:
The IEDC is dedicated to being pro -active in following the objectives and policies established in
the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas
identified below as supporting objectives and actions.
Objective: Workforce Development, Job Creation and Retention
1. Encourage and Support Business Retention within Monticello. #6
a. Conduct Business Retention (BR&E) visits by IEDC members to long standing
business in the community to help grow stronger relationships between businesses
and City Hall.
b. Discuss the needs of businesses for development of a Retention Action Plan.
c. Market and present various programs available via the City and EDA.
2. Enhance Workforce Development through Partnerships with Local Educators,
Businesses, Organizations and Agencies. #7
a. Based on the need of the businesses, partner with Wright County and key leaders of
our local businesses, educators and others to develop and execute a Workforce
Development Plan.
b. Collaborate with and support the Monticello School District in growing their
initiatives to bring businesses into the classrooms.
c. Collaborate with the Wright Technical Center (WTC), Buffalo, in developing and
promoting career training programs and courses.
d. Continue to engage stakeholders in an effort to raise awareness of labor force
demographics and potential solutions such as youth career building initiatives.
e. Explore and support ways business can bring relevance to educational classes &
programs.
f. Support residential land development and workforce housing as it correlates to
workforce development.
3. Recognize the contributions of Monticello manufacturers through organization of
and participation in industry -related events. #9
a. Promote and organize Manufacturer's Week 2020 events.
b. Continue Manufacturer's Week Appreciation Breakfast.
Objective: Industrial Growth and Tax Base Expansion Through Recruitment and Retention
1. Support the recruitment of business which further the goals and objectives for the
community as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. #1
a. Assess the current marketing materials and plan.
b. Assist in execution or development of a new Marketing Plan.
c. Respond in a timely manner to inbound communications.
d. Suppeft residential !and development and weg&r-ee hetising as it eeffelates to
wofkfer-ee development-.
e. Support the development of an incubator -accelerator as way of supporting start-up
businesses and entrepreneurs into the community.
2. Continue to lead the City in moving forward key transportation projects which
support economic development. #4
a. Participate in the "Business Day At the Capitol" through the Minnesota Chamber
and lobby on behalf of the Monticello community to help City staff bring
attention to our local transportation needs.
b. Develop a needs -based transportation priority statement for lobbying/support
purposes.
e. Paffieipate in and off-ef feedbaek fel&ted to the Comprehensive Plan Phase 1
stfategie planning
d. Encourage key transportation projects which improve product delivery for
businesses, such as interchange, freeway, and bridge crossing projects.
e. Identify specific benefits of a 3rd interchange to businesses and/or community and
support policy encouraging future development of the interchange.
3. Identify, evaluate and provide recommendations to the City regarding industrial land
supply and availability.
a. Mere f o, entl.. Periodically evaluate current property inventory and uses for
Industrial tiese-properties as a group with the objective of to better marketiag
efforts. those properties-.
b. Review and eennneat en the Compfehensive Plan Land Use update as it r-ekites tO
in&str-ial and eommer-eial guided land in the City of Mentieelle.
. Assess Monitor industrial land availability with the following metrics: for -jobs
ineome levels to s oi4 f m lie
1. Total acreage with developed infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase
and the maximum acreage of a contiguous, buildable lot.
2. Total acreage with undeveloped infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase.
Owner contact information.
3. Total acreage preserved in Land Use Plan for future development.
d. Assess Monitor and support periodic review of accessibility to Interstate 94 and
State Highway 25 and utility capabilities.
4. Continue to provide recommendations in an advisory capacity on land use and tax
base matters relating to industrial and economic development. #2 and #3
a. Monitor and provide comments of the site selection process i the "T«"`' entiee"e
(Orchard Road) inter-changeLand Use Stu related to locating future industrial -
business park development.
b. Keep infefmed en Monitor the status of the Monticello Nuclear Plant in relation to
its license renewal in 2030 and as it relates to the NW Interchange (Orchard Road)
Land Use Study.
c. Monitor and provide feedback of any Community Energy Transition (CET)Grant
Program funding award supported Strategic Transition Plan (STP,) development
and implementation steps.
e. Create a lobbying statement regarding Co nity -Energy Transition -Grants
eommunities for- o ,.t,. ent by the r v slat ffe i 2020
5. Support community quality of life initiatives which enhance Monticello's objectives
for high quality development across the land use spectrum, including residential,
commercial, industrial and civic uses. #8
a. Support and encourage the development of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional
Park and recommend the development of a pathway connection to Monticello
Businesses.
b. Promote CentraCare Health Monticello to industrial businesses.
c. Develop a visioning worksheet to get IEDC members views on residential,
commercial and industrial needs and challenges to bring to light needed future
planning and ordinance changes.
d. Review and coordinate public and private actions with parks and trails.
e. Support and enhance efforts to bring economical childcare services into the
community.
£ Support and enhance efforts to recruit a new restaurant and lodgingfacility into the
cit3L
6. Support and facilitate regional development plans and initiatives.
a. Support the development and implementation of the Regional CEDS
(Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) Plan through strategy review,
feedback and identification of local projects for federal funding support.
b. Monitor the CMRRPP (Central Mississinni River Regional Planning Partnershin)
initiative and provide comments, as appropriate, on various stages of plan
development.
7. Promote communications & engagement with Monticello businesses and prospects.
#5
a. Create and host a Monticello business round table event which will offer businesses
a platform for discussion.
b. Facilitate "Industrial Round Tables".
c. Sponsor networking individually and in small groups for input.
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMNIITTEE
M1 ACTION STATEMENT WORKSIIEET
Mission Statement: The Monticello IEDC will advocate industrial and economic growth within
the City of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the
business community.
Goal.
The IEDC is dedicated to being pro -active in following the objectives and policies established in
the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas
identified below as supporting actions and objectives:
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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:
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Dawn Grossinger, Deputy City Clerk
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 271h 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. Up to two
(2) Monticello High School Senior Students may serve as voting members during
their appointed term. The High School Principal shall recommend their
membership on the IEDC. The IEDC and the City Council shall confirm their
appointment.
(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- l 0-5: 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.
MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 1
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.
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/her
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 liveable 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 recommended by the
majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only after majority
vote of the City Council.
(#519, 8/23/10)
(#715, 3-25-19)
MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 2
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(IEDC)
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
I. Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 a.m. at the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be
called by the Chair.
IL Mission Statement and Objectives: As written and adopted by the Monticello IEDC
in the Annual Action Statement.
III. Committee Size: While there is no set or definite size established, it is generally
understood that the committee will not exceed 16-18 members.
IV. Make-up of the Committee: Committee members must either work or reside in the
community of greater Monticello. Individuals who are involved in an occupation or
profession that provides services to the community of Monticello but is not
headquartered within the community may also serve as members of the committee.
Standing Committee Members: The City Council shall appoint a representative of
either the Mayor or a Council Member to the IEDC as a voting member. The Board
of Directors of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint a
voting member to the IEDC. Up to two (2) Monticello High School Senior Students
may serve as voting members. The High School Principal shall recommend their
membership on the IEDC. These members shall be considered in committee size.
City Staff Members: Non -voting
Administrator of the City of Monticello
Economic Development Manager of the City of Monticello
(serves as the EDA Executive Director)
Community Development Director of the City of Monticello (in
the absence of the Economic Development Manager)
V. Officers: The Chair, the Vice Chair, and the Secretary shall be appointed annually at
the January meeting. Length of office term shall not exceed three consecutive years.
Minutes of each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary. Committee
correspondence is the responsibility of the Economic Development Manager.
VI. Length of Membership Term: Members shall serve for three-year terms on a three-year
rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year.
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Individuals wishing to continue serving on the committee may so indicate prior to the
expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the IEDC
may do so by submitting a letter of resignation.
VI. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the
Executive Director. The IEDC must recommend approval of new members by a majority
vote. The City Council must ratify the appointment of new members to the IEDC.
VII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each
member is expected to attend at least 75 percent of the meetings in any given year. A
year is defined as beginning on the 1 st of January and ending on the 31 st of December
Amended: 01/05/2016, 12/06/2016, 03/05/2019
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
5. Consideration of Xcel Energy PUC Integrated Resource Plan Letter of Support
Template Discussion Update (JT)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
This item is for discussion and seeks consensus feedback from the IEDC members. Xcel
Energy is currently in the process of working through a periodic Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) filing referred to as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) wherein it
identifies and proposes a mix of power sources and outputs to meet its customer's needs over
the next 10 to 20 years. The PUC process involves acceptance of public comments as they
consider and arrive at decisions related to the IRP filing proposal. Thomas Conboy, Xcel
Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generation Plant (MNGP) Manager, and also an IEDC member,
noted in brief comments at an IEDC meeting in mid-2020 that letters of support from
community stakeholders regarding the IRP would be worthwhile and appreciated. The IEDC
represents a variety of stakeholder interests within the City of Monticello and offers an
effective outreach method to further support and effectuate a letter of support campaign in this
regard.
If the members agree that this is worthwhile, staff will coordinate with Xcel Energy
leadership and prepare a letter template that can be provided to IEDC members for use as
individually decided. City staff research into the public comment process at the PUC
indicates that it is best if a letter of support form it fits in a well-defined format. The docket #
and format of the letter may be critical as to it being accepted by the PUC. Staff is asking
for IEDC discussion and will use that as next step guidance in this initiative.
IEDC members may be aware that Xcel Energy's MNGP facility is currently the source of
approximately 56 percent of the City's property tax revenue. The MNGP facility is also an
employment hub where over 600 jobs are located. Xcel has indicated previously that it plans
to seek an extension of its Nuclear License which is set to expire in 2030, for at least 10 more
years, to 2040.
Al. Staff Impact: Limited
A2. Budget Impact: None
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. No Motion — discussion only
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff encourage the IEDC to discuss the letter of support concept and if a consensus of action
is arrived at will work on next steps as appropriate.
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
D. SUPPORTING DATA
None
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
6. Project Update (JT)
A. Project Gia-Saurus Update: Task efforts related to Project Gia-Saurus have been organized
into four areas and each is accompanied by a short summary of the work status below:
1. Legislative — in a standstill phase and monitoring COVID-19 stimulus discussions.
2. Federal and State funding programs — status of tasks awaits further direction related to a
definitive site for the proposal. Funding would be primarily used for infrastructure which
may or may not include a building. A Letter of Intent (LOI) or a PDA (Preliminary
Development Agreement) has been drafted as it must be entered into prior to submittal of
funding applications to US-EDA.
3. Industrial Land Feasibility Study — Completed by WSB. Study has been revised through
add on Memos identifying full ultimate public infrastructure development costs. The
Memo(s) still identify three viable sites with infrastructure costs ranging from $5,000,000
to $19,000,000.
4. Project and Process Review -Communications — Continuance of efforts to understand the
desired development timeframe and deadlines. Also, additional collaborative efforts to
introduce equity partners and/or willing large project lenders or developers capable of
building and owning the building to Gel-X Corporation. A thorough review of company
due -diligence information in detail is expected at the time of funding applications. A
Draft Letter of Intent (LOI) has also been completed. The LOI contents and form will
ultimately hinge on a final site determination. The Draft LOI will need a review by all
involved parties in the coming weeks prior to formal consideration. Staff will continue to
work on all various tasks for each of these tracks to keep moving the proposal forward.
5. Developer, Equity and Bank financing discussions are continuing — Progress occurring
with developer who could build and lease facility to Gel-X and also with a regional bank
regarding equipment financing.
B. Community Energy Transition (CET) Grant Program: Staff interacting with MN -DEED
regarding additional information requested in support of the further scoring review. The CET
Grant program is competitive. Grant applicants (cities, counties and tribes) can access up to
$500,000 to create and implement multi -year program efforts -strategies. A summary of the
intended objectives of the CET Grant Program are shown below:
The CET grant program assists eligible communities with developing a plan to address the economic
and social impact associated with the closing of a local electric generating plant.
Plans may include, but are not limited to, researching, planning, and implementing activities designed
to:
1. Assist workers at the plant find new employment, including worker retraining and developing
small business start-up skills;
2. Increase the eligible community's property tax base; and
3. Develop alternative economic development strategies to attract new employers to the eligible
community.
IEDC Agenda: 02/02/21
Staff outlined the following work scope components in the City CET Grant Application.
• Planning and research efforts that support goals of further developing strategies to attract new
employers as well as pursuing activities to increase the City's tax base and employment levels
• Site planning initiatives including environmental studies, road networks study and design and
municipal infrastructure service design
• Land acquisition related to potential new industrial park development
• Marketing and economic development materials
• Legislative affairs and messaging regarding the City's energy transition needs
C. UMC Expansion Project Update: UMC continues to finalize its financing arrangements
with its private sector lenders for the $10,831,000 development project (58,000 square foot
building). It is hoping to begin construction at the site in mid -March 2021.
E. Project Panda #3 - Child Daycare Facility Proposal: Vikram Augural is planning to
develop a new children's daycare facility on School Boulevard near the multi -screen theatre
complex. Commencement of the project is expected in early 2022.
F. Rivertown Residential Suites Apartment Building in Block 34 (near Beef O' Brady's):
The recently completed 47-unit multi -family building (received C.O. in early May 2020), is
being sold to an investor group from St. Cloud. The developer and current owners, Briggs
Properties, reports that the building is 100 percent leased. The EDA will consider its consent
to an assignment of the TIF Contract and related semi-annual payments in exchange for
maintaining "affordable rental rates" for 20 percent of the units (10 units) at its upcoming
February 10, 2021 meeting.
G. Chelsea Commons: See the attached concept rendering. The City Council recently
authorized completing an in-house Small Area Study spelling out a process and guidance for
development of the 110 +/- acres.
H. Prospect List Update: Please see the updated Prospect List
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PROSPECT LIST
1/29/2021
Date of Contact
Company Name
Business Category
Project Description
Building -Facility Retained Jobs
New Jobs
Total Investment
Project Status
11/12/2016
MN DEED Prospect
Metal Mfg.
Exist Facility+ Equip
65,000 sq. ft.
0
55 - 100
$2,500,000
Active Search
11/17/2016
Project Novus v2
Precision Machining
New Facility Constr.+ Equip
52,000 sq. ft.
205
60
$10,831,000
Constrtuction
6Z�
Project #6580
Metal Mfg.
.1111ft New Facility Constr. jlll�
70,000 sa. ft.
0
5,480,000
n Hold AN
6/26/2017
Project Basil
Bio-Ag.
New Facility Constr. + Equip
165,000 sq. ft.
0
77
$11,000,000
Active Search
10/4/2017
Project Shepherd
Tool Mfg.
New Construction
70,000 sq. ft.
60
50
$5,900,000
On -Hold
10/17/2017
Project Ted
Equipment Mfg.
New Equipment
N/A
45
?
$650,000
Concept Stag
4/3/2018
Project Hawk-FBN
Wholesale Dist Facil
New Construction
35,000 sq. ft.
17
7
$3,905,000
Active Search
5/22/2018
Karlsburger Foods
Food Products Mfg.
Facilty Expansion
20,000 sq. ft.
49
3 +/-
$2,500,000
Act -Plan -Fin
7/3/2018
Project Synergy
Office
New Construction
15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.
15
$3,000,000
Concept Stag
7/30/2018
Project Saturn
Plastic Products Mfg.
New Construction
5,000+/- sq. ft.
4+/-
$830,000
Active Search
8/10/2018
Project Jupiter
Metal Mfg.
New Construction
5,000 sq. ft. +/-
3
$800,000
Active Search
11/29/2018
Project Blitzen
Precision Machining
Exist Bldg or New Const.
12,000 sq. ft.
10
$1,200,000
Concept Stag
12/14/2018
Project Comet
Commercial Bus
New Const.
1,700 sq. ft. +/-
7
$700,000
Active Search
3/28/2019
Project Nutt
Co -Working Space
Existing Building
?
?
?
?
Concept Stag
5/9/2019
Project FSJP
Light Mfg -Res. Lab
New Construction
20,000 sq. ft.
0
20+/-
$1,400,000
Act Search
8/16/2019
Project Jaguar
Office
New Construction
22,000 sq. ft.
22
4
$2,700,000
Act Search
8/25/2019
Ausco Design
Service-Lt Prod.
Existing Building
8,000 sq. ft.
4
3
$665,000
Concept Stag
9/19/2019
Project Kata
Service
New Construction
22,000 to 35,000 sq. ft.
0
25
$7,900,000
Concept Stag
Project Dancer
Light Mfg.
New Construction
25,000 Sq. ft. +/-
35 to 37
$2,200,000
Concept Stag
roject a
ervice- hild Care-
New Construction
dive earcProject
t
GiaSaurus
Medical Prod. Mfg.
AL New Construction
175,000 sq. ft.
0
75
$50,000,000
Active SearchProject
Copperhead
Utility Locating Prod. Mfg.
Expansion of Existing Bldg 7,36
11
$630,000
Construction
5/21/2020
Verde Plus Lawn Care
Service
Existing or New Construction
4,000 to 6,000 sq. ft.
0
3
$550,000
Active Search
8/27/2020
Project Nuss
Combo Service -sale
New Construction
20,000 sq. ft.
0
20 to 30
$3,500,000
Concept Stag
12/23/2020
Project TD
Industrial
Existing or New Construction
10,000 to 15,000 sq. ft.
0
5 to 7
$800,000
Concept Stag
11/5/2020
Project Flowe
YTD = 03
Office
7,000-8,000 sq. ft.
0
12
$750,000
Concept Stage
Contacts: M = 03
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 - 5:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: John Alstad, Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, and Eric
Hagen
Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
2. 2021 Planning Commission Workplan
3. Adjournment
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 - 6:15 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: John Alstad, Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, and
Eric Hagen
Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron
Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Appointment of Officers for 2021
C. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes — January 5th, 2021
D. Citizen Comments
E. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
F. Consideration to approve agenda
2. Public Hearings
A. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Ordinance
Amendment relating to R-1 Zoning District standards
Applicant: Capstone Homes
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of amendment to regular monthly Planning Commission
meeting time.
B. Monticello Capital Improvement Plan Update
C. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report
4. Added Items
5. Adjournment