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IDC Agenda 06-05-2007 AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - 7:00 a.m. Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN MEMBERS: Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson, Barb Schwientek, Tom Feaski, Kelli Huxford, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Tomann, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, and Patty Haiby. STAFF: Ollie Koropchak and Angela Schumann. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: 7:00 a.m. 7:05 7:08 7:12 7:20 7:35 7:40 7:45 To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) 2. Vote to approve the May I, 2007 IDC minutes. 3. Follow-up Business or Reports: A. Marketing Committee - SCSU presentation to the community - Tomann. Marketing meeting of June I. 4. City Council Update: A. Impact of Governor's Tax Bill vote. B. Monticello/Big Lake Annexation Update. C. YMCA and Chadwick properties and appraisals. 5. Old Business. A. Election ofIDC Vice Chair for 2007. B. Consideration to review and discuss IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines (Membership Attendance.) 6. New Business: A. Tabled - Consideration to discuss Area A of Otter Creek Crossing for possible acquisition for the purpose to construct an interchange. Vote on an IDC position or action if desired. 7. Reports: A. Economic Development Report. 8. Review the draft copy of the June 5, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. (8) Public Hearing - Consideration of a requestfor Amendment to PUD for expansion of Open and Outdoor Storage Applicant: Sunny Fresh Foods. (JO) Consideration of a request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a change in land use designation from industrial to commercial and a request for a re-zoningfrom 1- IA to B-4 South side of Chelsea Road Applicant: Mills Properties, Inc. I 8:25 8:30 11. (11) Public Hearing - Consideration of a requestfor Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a change in land use designation from industrial to commercial and request for re-zoningfrom I-IA to B-3 North side of Chelsea Road Applicant: Mills Properties, Inc. 10. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates - Haiby B. Next IDC meeting - July 3, 2007. (Do you want to meet?) C. Special Planning Commission meeting - June 12,2007, 6:00 p.m. (Fleet Farm PUD and preliminary plat.) Adjourmnent. 2 . . . MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 1,2007 - 7:00 a.m. Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Tom Feaski, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, and Don Tomann. MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Roberts, Barb Schwientek, Kelli Huxford, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, and Patty Haiby. STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak, Angela Schumann, and Jeff O'Neill. COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information orior to the meeting.) Vice Chair Benedetto called the IDC meeting to order at 7:03 a.m. declaring a quorum. 2. Vote to approve the March 6. 2007. and Aoril 3. 2007 IDC minutes. TOM FEASKI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 6, 2007 AND APRIL 3, 2007 IDC MINUTES. SECONDED BY DICK VAN ALLEN AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 3. Follow-uo Business or Reoorts: A. Marketing Committee - Dahl-Fleming reported that on April 30 a group consisting of Paul Kleinwachter, Brad Barger, Don Tomann, Dan Frie, Mayor Herbst, Angela Schumann, Koropchak, and herself heard the findings of the Feasibility Study conducted and presented by the nine SCSU students. The Feasibility Study was an assessment of the City of Monticello as a potential location for the life sciences. After identifYing the city's strengths and weaknesses, the students identified steps to becoming a life science park: Create partnerships with UofM, SCSU, Anoka-Rarnsey; apply for State of Minnesota BioScience Zone designation and LifeScience Alliance memberships; tap resources such as Cargill (Sunny Fresh); think in-terms of regional assets (clusters), recognize this takes long term planning, investment, and commitment by the City. Those who attended the presentation were energized by the possibilities to create a vision for Monticello and agreed for the need to spread the energy to key stakeholders of the community. Two hard copies and an electronic version of the presentation is available. Tomann sees the IDC as an advocate for the Council/City to 1 . . . IDC Minutes - 05/01/07 keep this plan alive. He sees life science manufacturing as the continued immediate focus with the life science incubators as a five to ten to fifteen-year process. Monticello has the lead with the upcoming fiber optic network and don't forget the Mississippi River. Land size appeared not to be the issue stated Dahl-Fleming. Koropchak will schedule a meeting of those who attended the SCSU presentation to plan the next step in keeping the energy moving forward and to stimulate questions. 4. City Council Update: A. Stabilization Agreement. Mayor Herbst reported for now it looks good with Legislators as the agreement has been dropped by both houses. B. MonticellolBig Lake Annexation Update. The City of Big Lake is considering a resolution to jointly form a transportation study committee and at this time, the Monticello is unclear to the status of a Big Lake Township resolution. C. Chadwick/Spike propertv meeting. Staff has met with Chadwick a couple of times and the council has ordered an appraisal. D. Comprehensive Plan Update. Planning Commission and Council met on April 30 and expressed their concerns. The next step is the preparation of a draft copy of the Plan for review by JeW Angela thereafter distributed to others prior to the last community meeting. The Comp Plan should be a good road map to the city's future. 5. Old Business. A. IDC letter of recommendation to Planning Commission - The attached IDC letter of recommendation to the Planning Commission was submitted with the Planning Commission agendas. 6. New Business: A. Consideration to discuss Area A of Otter Creek Crossing for possible acauisition for the pllf1Jose to construct an interchange. Vote on an IDC position or action if desired. Discussion tabled to the June IDC meeting. Council authorized an appraisal of the property. 7. Reports: A. Economic Development Report. Accepted as written. 8. Review the draft copv of the Mav 1. 2007 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action ifnecessarv. Public Hearing - Consideration of a reauest for Comvrehensive Plan Amendment for a change in land use designation from industrial to commercial and a reauest for a re- zoning from I-lA to B-4. IDC members previously received the written supplement of the May 1 Planning Commission agenda. The supporting data was distributed at the meeting including various maps ofthe Chelsea area. Tomann noted of the ten most recently recruited industrial businesses, the wage- levels far exceed the average ($12 ph) paid by big box retailers. Manufacturing wages allow 2 . . . IDe Minutes - 05/01107 individuals to purchase decent housing, increases the value of housing stock, and discourages individuals from commuting. Herbst responded that the City is considering replacement of industrial land with the authorized appraisal of the Chadwick property. The question of why this spot (industrial zoned) for Fleet Farm when other commercial zoned property is available? Is there a precedence set of people and business? Weinand made an investment in Monticello some twenty years ago and has the right to make a request to re-zone said Herbst. Why didn't Weinand request the re-zone prior to development by industrial businesses? Barger noted the land values, the difficulty of working with the broker (Pfeffer), and cost to build infrastructure (Dundas Road extension) has delayed development of the 33 acres. Again, manufacturing/industrial businesses create towns Gobs). Hiring local individuals was brought- up. Tomann stated they look to hire locally. The last individual hired was from Coon Rapids as they require skilled workers. Combined with good paying wages and the amenities of a community, employed workers look to purchase or build houses within a community. Given Monticello has commercial zoned land available for Fleet Farm, why does it become an either/or situation when the reality is existing industrial businesses made a commitment and investment in Monticello consistent with the Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance? The assessed property values may increase resulting in higher taxes but the real estate value may decrease resulting in a loss of investment by existing industrial businesses with the proposed Fleet Farm adjacent. Vice Chair Benedetto indicated further discussion was counter-productive and the system will work it out. 9. Annual Meeting: A. Tabled - Vote to elect 2007 IDC Chair. Given the year is about one-half over, Vice Chair Benedetto volunteered to be 2007 Chair of the IDC. The IDC membership accepted Benedetto as Chair. Election ofa Vice Chair for 2007 tabled until June. B. Replacement of membership l'osition vacated bv Kleinwachter. Koropchak informed members that two names came up for consideration: A representative from the Monticello Work Force, Tim Zopy or lender, Bob Viering, First Minnesota Bank. Given the lack of quorum at meetings, Fleming-Dahl suggested the IDC revisit their Organizational and Membership Guidelines in particular the section on Membership Attendance at the June meeting. Annually, an attendance report is complied which notes the consistent lack of commitment by a member(s). It was agreed to address the Organizational and Membership Guidelines at the June meeting. 10. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates - In the absence of Haiby, Feaski reminded individuals of the May 17 Chamber Golf Event at the Monticello Country Club, check-in time, 11 :00 a.m. B. Next IDC meeting - Tuesday, June 5, 2007. 3 . . . IDC Minutes - 05/01/07 11. Adjournment. TOM FEASKl MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC MEETING. SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER AND WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 A.M. ()~.', , ~,~ Q~ -' Recorder ~ 4 S.D. MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES I. Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Monticello City Hall, Bridge Room. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson and Executive Director. II. Obiective: As written and adopted by the Annual Industrial Development Committee 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-uD 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 the Mayor and a Council Member to the IDC as non- voting members. The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint a voting member to the IDe. Citv Staff Members: Non-voting. Administrator of the City of Monticello. Economic Development Director of the City of Monticello. Chief Building Official of the City of Monticello. V. Officers: The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary shall be elected 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 are the responsibility of the Economic Development Director. VI. Length of MembershiD 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. Individuals wishing to continue serving on the committee may so indicate prior to the expiration oftheir term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the Industrial Development Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation. 2007IDCORG&GUIDELINES ~\b. IDC ORGANIZATIONAUMEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES. PAGE 2 VII. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive Director. The Industrial Development Committee must confirm all new members by a majority vote. VIII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each member is expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings in any given year. A year is defined as beginning on the 1st ofJanuary and ending the 31th of December. 2007IDCORG&GUIDELINES S0, 2006 IDC Monthly Attendance This is printed only as an informative report relative to the IDC Guidelines knowing individuals participate in other functious of the IDC. No Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul AUI! fuR Oct Nov Dee Mtl! Feaski P p P P P P P P P P P Van Allen P P P P P P P P A P P Kleinwachter p p p P P P P P P P P Gutzwiller P p P P P P P A P P P Tapper P p P P P P P P P P P Roberts A p A A P P A A A A A Benedetto A p A A P P A P P A A ) Barger P p P P P P P P P P P Schwientek P A A A P P P P P P P Olson P p P P P P P A P P P Huxford A A A P A A P A A A P Dahl-Fleming P P P P P P P P P P P Johnson p p p p P A A P A A Tomann P A P P P A P A P A P Chamber P p P A P P P P A A P P = PRESENT ~ 1 ~~ ~ ~ ~ /0 ~ ~= ABSENT ?S(>/o ~ ~ ~+ ~ IDC Agenda - 06/05/07 7. Economic Development ReDort. a) HRA/EDA merger - Council Members Wayne Mayer and Tom Perrault, HRA Vice Chair Bill Fair, EDA Chair Bill Demeules along with staff and Attorney Bubul are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 6, 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular 6:00 p.m. HRA meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the intended powers and organizational structure of the EDA. b) SCSU Feasibility Study - Approximately 35 individuals attended the community meeting on May 22 to hear the presentation by SCSU Student Lundgren. The Marketing Group has a meeting scheduled for June I to assess the feedback forms and to begin to define a plan identifying Monticello as a future site for the bio-science industries based on recommendations. It was suggested by Anoka-Ramsey Community College Representative that O'Neill and myself meet with the Eden Prairie Economic Development Director to discuss how Eden Prairie developed into a high-tech and 40+ biotech company location. A Bio-Science article has been written for the June City Newsletter. c) Fiber Optics Finance meeting is scheduled for June II at the bond attorney's office and Fiber Optics Committee is scheduled to meet June 20. d) Maus Foods building along Highway 25 has been purchased by Standard Iron & Wire Works. They plan to relocate their corporate headquarters from the Dundas Road location to this facility when their lease expires. In addition to Standard Iron's needs, they will lease-out the remaining 20,000 sq ft of the Maus building. e) Leads: 5,000-8,000 sq ft space to lease for manufacturing. 40,000 sq ft warehouse/office, 8-10 employees, 3 acres. 1) Thanks to those who attended the Karlsburger Open House on May 10. A photo book was mailed to them. g) Our next visit to schedule is to Washburn Computer Group (previous Clow building) along Chelsea Road. h) HRA and Cedar Garden Center have an executed Purchase Agreement pending Council approval ofa loan to the HRA. (Conceptual approval 5/29/07) Also working with a developer interested in redevelopment of different downtown block. i) Walker In-Store - Purchase and Development Contract between the HRA and Walker is complete and execution in order. Anticipated construction commencement date is ? j) According to the West Sherburne, Big Lake is proceeding to purchase about 50 acres of land extending their current industrial park. They have inquired a couple times as to Monticello's interest and projects in our park. 1 4. 5. 6. 7. @ 9. ~. cv ~. AGENDA MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 6:00 PM Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and Barry Voight Council Liaison: Brian Stumpf Staff: Angela Schumann, Gary Anderson Kimberly Holien and Steve Grittman - NAC 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of May 1st, 2007. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. Citizen comments. Consideration of a request for extension of a Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage Planned Unit Development for the proposed Villas at Elm. Applicant: UP Development Consideration of a request for extension of a Preliminary Plat for the proposed Hidden Forest. Applicant: Monticello 39, Inc. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Concept Stage Planned Unit Development for a proposed commercial development. Applicant: 251 Partnership/Mike Schneider Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Amendment to Planned Unit Development for expansion of Open and Outdoor Storage Applicant: Sunny Fresh Foods Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Simple Subdivision, Rezoning from B-4 (Regional Business) to PS (Public/Semi-Public), Amendment to Planned Unit Development, and Variance to signage height and area requirements. Applicant: St. Benedict's Senior Care Facility/CentraCare, St. Henry's Catholic Church and Horne Depot, Inc. Consideration of a request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a change in land use designation from industrial to commercial and a request for Rezoning from I-IA (Light Industrial) to B-4 (Regional Business). (South Side of East Chelsea Road) Applicant: Mills Properties Inc. CiJ 12. 13. 14. ~ Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a change in land use designation from industrial to commercial and a request for Rezoning from I-IA (Light Industrial) to B-3 (Limited Business). (North Side of East Chelsea Road) Applicant: Mills Properties Inc. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Amendment to Planned Unit Development for a retail commercial development at Monticello Travel Center 2nd Addition. Applicant: Mielke Bros., LLC Public Hearing - Consideration of an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Open and Outdoor Storage, Open and Outdoor Sales and Display and Automobile Repair - Light in a B- 4 (Regional Business) District. Applicant: Moon Motorsports Adjourn.