IEDC Agenda 05-04-2021 AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, May 4, 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:
Web Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ioin/294416277
Phone: (571) 317-3112 1 Access Code: 294-416-277
Members: Chairperson-Randy Skarphol, Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas, Joni Pawelk, Brian Hudgins,
Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick
Van Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Meghan Hanson, Thomas Conboy,
Sarah Kortmansky
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Marcy Anderson,
Jolene Foss, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes:
a. April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
4. Meeting format for June 2021 and August through December 2021 Report—Jim Thares
5. Wright County Economic Development Partnership Report—Jolene Foss
6. Table Topic— 2020 US Census Results for Minnesota — Megan Dayton, MN State
Demographic Center
7. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Projects Update
• 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, April 6, 2021—7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Participants attended remotely.
Members Present: Chair Randy Skarphol, Vice-Chair Liz Calpas, Joni Pawelk, Kevin Steffensmeier,
Steve Johnson, Brian Hudgens, Mike Carr, Thomas Conboy, Luke Dahlheimer,
Wayne Elam, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Sarah Kortmansky
Members Absent: Meghan Hanson, Darek Vetsch
Liaisons Present: Marcy Anderson, Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Dave Tombers
1. Call to Order
Randy Skarphol called the regular meeting of the IEDC to order at 7 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. March 2, 2021 meeting minutes
DON ROBERTS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 2, 2021 MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION SECONDED BY LIZ CALPAS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 14-0.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Discussion of a future presentation by state legislators.
4. Table Topic
a. Wright Tech Center (WTC) Presentation: Brian Koslofsky, Executive Director,
gave an overview of the programs and information about Wright Technical
Center. He noted that if anyone is interested in a tour of the facility to contact
him. The mission is to partner with member school districts and industry to
prepare students for careers, post-secondary education and lifelong learning.
Member districts include Annandale, Big Lake, Buffalo, Delano, Howard Lake-
Waverly-Winstead, Maple Lake, Monticello, and St. Michael-Albertville. They
offer a number of career and technical programs including:
• Automotive Technology
• CEO—Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Construction Technology
• Cosmetology Careers
• Early Childhood & Elementary Careers
• Graphic Communications
• Health Science Technology
• Horticulture Careers
• Law Enforcement & EMIR
• OJT—On the Job Training
• Welding Technology
• Youth Apprenticeship
It should also be noted that they're planning to expand the construction
program to include electrical, plumbing and HVAC which should be up and
running for the 2022-23 school year. It takes about 18 months to get a new
program up and running.
Wright Tech also offers transitional programs teaching career skills to
prepare students for competitive long-term employment. This is offered in
the automotive career skills, greenhouse careers, and general practical
assessment exploration system for skills that relate to many careers.
b. Monticello High School: Mike Carr, High School Principal, reiterated that the
Wright Tech Center is a great facility and well worth the time to visit. The
students' education is enhanced by attending there. Monticello School District
has a great working partnership with them. Carr noted overall for Monticello
High School that there have been a number of challenges this year due to Covid.
In the Summer of 2020, staff participated in virtual learning systems and
approaches training, getting up to speed on that technology. Not all kids are
succeeding and the failure rate is double what it typically is, so there is now
more effort in trying to find new ways to help kids. The High School added Focus
Fridays to bring in kids who are struggling to help them and get them up to
speed.
Wi-Fi has also been a big issue and they have tried to get hot spots out to kids
and find ways to get them in the school facility if they're having difficulty
connecting. They have also encouraged kids to even come in the evenings and sit
in the parking lot to use the school's Wi-Fi. Basically, there is a lot of energy put
forward trying to find better ways to connect with kids. Currently the students
are in a "full in-person" mode and classrooms are full but the close contact is
difficult to avoid and social distancing is a challenge. Safety is the number one
priority with a goal of trying to provide the safest environment.
The school nurses have been very busy in following up with kids who have tested
positive and then doing contact tracing to see who they were in contact with.
With the CARES Act Funding the district was able to hire some additional support
staff to assist teachers and students with extra programming. People are in place
to work with students who are failing and helping them catch up on their work.
Carr said they will more than likely have the largest summer program they've
ever had as so many students are struggling. They are continuing to provide
extracurricular activities while working to keep students safe. The goal is to have
prom this year and they also hope to have as normal of a graduation ceremony
as possible. Carr said that every plan requires a contingency backup option as
things have been changing on a daily basis.
5. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Project Update: Jim Thares reviewed.
• Prospects List:Jim Thares reviewed.
• Building Permits Update: Jim Thares reviewed.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached): Jim Thares reviewed.
c. City Council: Rachel Leonard reviewed:
• Mayor Hilgart and members of staff met with Congressman Emmer last
week and outlined significant potential projects in the community which
would focus on the potential for federal funding for those projects.
Those projects are: a future water treatment facility, Fallon Avenue road
improvements and trunk sanitary sewer line which would support
development in the south of the community as well as the Chelsea
Commons project. It is exciting to learn that there are opportunities for
federal funding. Staff will follow up and continue to pursue those
opportunities.
• City Council held a workshop regarding the construction of a new Public
Works Facility. This has been on the City's task list for over a decade now.
The public works facility is currently split between their existing facility
and the old fire hall and along with other off-site storage areas. The
consensus from the council is to locate the new facility in the Otter Creek
Industrial Park off of 901" Street. It is in the preliminary plan formation at
this time.
• There was a joint meeting with the Council, Planning Commission and
PARC to get a status update on the Chelsea Commons project and the
group had an opportunity to review three sketch concepts and to provide
feedback. Now the consultant and staff are incorporating the feedback
into the preferred plan and then they will it bring it forward with more
detail for the group in the future.
d. Chamber of Commerce: Marcy Anderson said that April 201" will be the first in-
person luncheon at the MCC. The maximum capacity is 72 and 33 have already
registered. The golf tournament is planned for May 201"with registration now
open. It is filling up quickly. The tournament will be held at the Monticello
Country Club Golf Course. Walk & Roll is scheduled for Saturday, June 121" and
Party in the Park July 71"as a kickoff for Riverfest from July 8-121". Please
continue to watch for updates on the Chamber website regarding these and
other activities and programs.
6. Adjournment
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:01 A.M. MOTION SECONDED
BY LIZ CALPAS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 14-0.
Recorder: Beth Green
Approved: April 6, 2021
Attest:
Jim Thares, Economic Development Director
4/28/2021 Data by Topic-2020 Decennial Census/MN State Demographic Center
MINNESOTA STATE
DEMOGRAPHIC CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Census 2020
Census 2020 (https://www.census.gov),is the most recent decennial census,which generates population counts by age,
sex, race/ethnicity,for people living in households and group quarters(https://2020census.gov/en/conducting-the-
count/gq/gge.html), as well as counts of housing units, both occupied and vacant.
The decennial(every 10 year) U.S. Census aims to count every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I,
Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution and has been taking place since 1790.The data collected by the decennial census
determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is also used to direct the
distribution of federal funds.The results of each decennial census are also used by states for redistricting. Redistricting
is when state officials realign congressional and state legislative districts,taking into account population shifts since the
last census and assuring equal representation for their constituents.
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Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer Email: Susan.Brower@state.mn.us(mailto:susan.brower@state.mn.us)
Phone: 651-201-2472
THE FIRST CENSUS 2020 DATA ARE IN - MINNESOTA KEEPS 8 CONGRESSIONAL SEATS!
Today the U.S. Census Bureau released the first population data from Census 2020, showing that Minnesota's resident
population grew by 7.6 percent to 5,706,494, outpacing most Midwestern states and keeping pace with the national
average.The nationwide head count showed that the country's resident population on April 1, 2020 was 331,449,281,
up from 308,745,538 in 2010,for a 7.4 percent increase.The state grew just enough to hold on to all 8 of its
congressional seats.
"I want to thank Minnesotans for their nation-leading civic engagement,which made us the number one state in
responding to the Census,"said Governor Tim Walz. "Because of that participation,we will be fully represented in
Washington and will have access to federal resources we need to improve our infrastructure,fund our schools, and
support our health care system." Minnesota hung on to the 435th seat in Congress by the close margin of fewer than
1,000 people. Keeping all 8 representatives in the U.S. House means maintaining the clout that helps bring home
federal funding for schools, highways, and healthcare.
"Losing one district would have been a serious blow to the state,"said Susan Brower, State Demographer."Had
Minnesota lost that seat, each of the remaining 7 districts would have had to grow by 101,960 people, setting off a
complex realignment or redistricting of the state's political map.The impact in Greater Minnesota where the districts
are already very large would have been especially difficult."
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IEDC Agenda: 05/04/21
7. Project Update (JT)
A. UMC Expansion Project Update: UMC started construction of its 58,000 square foot
expansion project on April 14, 2021. The company held a groundbreaking event on April 15,
2021 with speakers and photos (courtesy of the Monticello Times). The project is a nearly
$11,000,000 investment. UMC has agreed to hire 47 new FTE (full time equivalents) by
January 2023. UMC's current headcount is approximately 200 staff.
B. Community Energy Transition (CET) Grant Program: City staff is in the beginning phase of
executing the scope of work related to the $500,000 grant. The current work focus involves
contracts in the amount of approximately $49,607 for the following services and deliverables
task:
1. Comprehensive Sewer System Study = $32,107
2. Comprehensive Water System Study = $17,500
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; and
2. Complete plans to increase the eligible community s property tax base; and
3. Develop alternative economic development strategies to attract new employers to the eligible
community.
C. Project Gia-Saurus Update: City staff continue to monitor the company's funding
application submittal steps and progress through the recently approved American Rescue
Plan (ARP) set aside for PPE production.
D. Housing Projects: The Deephaven Phase 1 market rate apartment development is currently
under construction. The 54-unit building is expected to open in the summer of 2021.
Deephaven's Phase 2 and 3 buildings (total of 111 units) are expected to built in succession
as each apartment reaches full occupancy. Several other multi-family developers are also
considering proposals in the city. Additional preliminary concepted rental unit totals are
estimated to be 570. This total does not factor in Block 52 development goals outlined by
the EDA. Duffy Development's 59-unit multi-family Tax Credit Affordable Housing proposal
is included in the above total. Duffy Development will be presenting its concept to the
Planning Commission and City Council on May 10, 2021 and to the EDA on May 12, 2021.
Active single family housing development projects consist of the following:
❖ Haven Ridge = total number homes expected to reach approximately 335 (build out
to occur over the next several years)
❖ Featherstone = approximately 46 lots
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❖ Edmondson Ridge = 54 lots
E. Block 52 Update: This project is a top 2021 EDA Workplan goal. Several developers also
have expressed interest in reviewing the EDA's objectives and collaborating on the mixed
use commercial and residential redevelopment project. As a next step, the EDA
recommended that staff utilize a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process in developer
invitation-notification and the review and selection process. Discussions regarding the EDA's
goals and proposed redevelopment concepts for a nearly full block redevelopment project
are still occurring with property owners. The main goal is to engage the property owners
and seek their feedback and possible participation.
F. Prospect List Update: Please see the updated Prospect List
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Paul Konsor, John Alstad, 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. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Workshop Meeting Minutes—April 6th, 2021
b. Regular Meeting Minutes—April 6th, 2021
C. Citizen Comments
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
E. Consideration to approve agenda
2. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing—Consideration of Amendment to the Nuss Truck & Equipment
Planned Unit Development for amendment to buffer yard landscaping
Applicant: Nuss Truck and Equipment (Phil Watkins)
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a request for one year extension of a variance to required 10'
side yard setback in the Mississippi Wild Scenic Recreational River District in the
R-1 (Single-Family Residence) District. Applicant: Sandra K. Lichty
B. Consideration of an Administrative Appeal to Monticello Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 3.4 Residential Base Zoning Districts, Subsection (E) R-1: Single Family
Residence District for Haven Ridge 2nd Addition. Applicant: Capstone Homes
C. Consideration of an update on the Land Use Application Process
D. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report
4. Added Items
5. Adjournment