IEDC Minutes 12-07-2021MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, December 7, 2021— 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, Monticello Community Center
The meeting will be In -Person -Remote hybrid to accommodate those who prefer to minimize contact with
others due to COVID-19. The Bridge Room at the MCC will be set up to allow attendees to socially
spread out.
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Members Present: Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas, Joni Pawelk, Bill Fair, Darek Vetsch, Kevin
Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Andrew Tapper, Thomas Conboy,
Sarah Kortmansky
Members Absent Dick Van Allen, Eric Olson, Randy Skarphol, Luke Dahlheimer, Don Roberts
Liaisons Present: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to
order at 7:03 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. November 1, 2021 meeting minutes
KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 1, 2021
MEETING MINUTES, SARAH KORTMANSKY SECONDED THE MOTION,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Consideration of Recommending Expiring IEDC Terms to City Council
1. Liz Calpas
2. Randy Skarphol
3. Darek Vetsch
4. Luke Dahlheimer
SARAH KORTMANSKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND REAPPOINTING THE
ABOVE EXPIRING TERMS OF IEDC MEMBERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Table Topic — Transportation Improvements -Projects (regional and local) — Matt
Leonard, City Engineer -Public Works Director
Matt Leonard presented information about the Transportation Improvements around
the region. He also highlighted the concept proposals from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation as well as the proposed projects that will begin in the
near future. Mr. Leonard also presented the 5-year construction plan that was
provided by Wright County. For local street projects within the City of Monticello,
Mr. Leonard provided information on the scheduled 2022 improvements as well as in
the years out beyond 2022.
5. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Proiect Update — See Exhibit A
• Prospects List — See Exhibit B
• Restaurant Committee Update — See Exhibit C
• Building Permit Report — See Exhibit D
Economic Development Manager Jim Thares provided the IEDC with
information on Economic Development prospects and projects in Monticello. Mr.
Thares highlighted the EDA's pending acquisition of a key property in Block 52
which should allow the long-awaited redevelopment proposal to start to move
forward. Mr. Thares also reviewed the restaurant subcommittee's researcha do
recruitment efforts, specifically with a restauranter from the region. The
ownership is excited about the potential to work with the City and the EDA and
may want to establish two distinct restaurant and service formats to the City of
Monticello with a goal of being part of Block 52 and possibly in the Pointes At
Cedar.
b. Planning Commission Agenda
Mr. Thares noted the Planning Commission meeting agenda; meeting to be held at
6:00 p.m. that night.
c. Wright County EDP
Jolene Foss provided the IEDC an update from Wright County EDP. Wright
County will be moving into their new building in Buffalo in the middle of
January.
d. City Council
City Administrator Rachel Leonard provided an update on the City Council's
recent approval for acquisition of land for a new City public works building. Ms.
Leonard also noted the DMV is moving to the Prairie Center building adjacent to
Caribou Coffee on the corner of 61h and Walnut.
e. Chamber of Commerce
Director Marcy Anderson provided an update to the IEDC on the Chamber of
Commerce. They Recently held their annual banquet at the MCC on 12/3/2021. It
was a success and fulfilled the goal as a significant fundraiser for the Chamber.
6. Adjournment (8:00am)
KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MONTICELLO IEDC. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:15.
Recorded by: Hayden Stensgard /�
Community & Economic Development Coordinator
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Attest:
Ji{n Thares, Economic Development Manager