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Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 7:00 a.m. ~~, ~6
Academy Room -Monticello Community Center
MEMBERS: Chair Paul emwachter, Maryr, Bill er, n Allen, Don erts Mike
Be to, B c wi , Lynne~Fleming, oma , Totr~,F~'aski,
uxford Jim J~rnson, Zon~zwiller, and Micl~'e Hertwig. ~ c3.-v~~,Sd ~.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, and Olli~chak.
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor j~xt'I~erbst and Council Member~Mayer.
GUEST: Darri ahr, Xcel Energy.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
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7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Welcome new members and introductions. Recognize out-going Chair.
7:02 2. Vote to approve the January 3, 2006 IDC minutes. ~J.~' ~~
7_:05p~ 3. Mayor's City Update: ~ ~~"'~
e4.e9-'4 a^"" A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Project. C~. '~*~y
~~~''-`'"' ~ 1. Status ofAVR litigationMegotiations.~ e°e"k ~~e~..e~~ "
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Review the draft copy of the February 7, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda for
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B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, March 7, 2006. C°`^'
C. IDC Tour of Bondhus Corporation -Friday, Febt i~ 10 0 17,
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MINUTES -ANNUAL MEETING
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 7:00 a.m.
• Academy Room -Monticello Community Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dan Olson, Vice Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Mary Barger, Bill
Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don
Tomann, Tom Feaski, and Michele Hertwig.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, and Kelli Huxford.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Council Member Wayne Mayer.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Chair Olson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m declaring a quorum.
2. Vote to approve the December 6 2005 IDC minutes
Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the December 6, 2005 IDC minutes. Lynne Dahl-
Fleming seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were
approved as written.
Chair Olson welcomed Michele Hertwig to the IDC. Michele is the Chamber representative to
the IDC as its 2006 Chair. Olson also welcomed Don Tomann back and Don expressed his
appreciation for the opportunity to serve after a year of health issues.
Mayor's City Update:
A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Pro's.
1. Status of Council negotiations with AVR. Council member Mayer informed
members that the AVR going-concern issue is not resolved. Koropchak concurred
stating Wolfsteller had not heard anything since the meeting between city and company
representatives to discuss site and building design.
2. Status of I-94/County Rd 18 interchange construction Mayer reported the city is
investigating into the potential of a round-about at County Rd 18 and Meadow Oak
Avenue as a left-hand turn from Meadow Oak Avenue onto County 18 is not allowed..
The County supports around-about at County Road 18 and School Blvd but not at
Meadow Oak.
B. Status of YMCA property. YMCA completing an appraisal.
C. Fiber Oation Task Force. Mayer reported the Council approved the request for proposal
(RFP) in December. Lynne Dahl-Fleming set up a web site where the RFP can be
down-loaded and for questions. TDS Telecom can partner with the city.
D. Other. None.
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4. Annual meetin
A. Review Monticello IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines for discussion and
potential modification Although initially the IDC was OK with the Guidelines later in the
meeting they motioned to change the roles of the IDC secretary and Economic
Development Director.
B. Hear recommendations for discussion from Membershi Committee and motion to
appoint new members Chair Olson reported Kleinwachter, Koropchak and he met on
December 14. Given the resignation of Lindquist, they discussed his replacement and
recommend the following for membership: Zona Gutzwiller for lender position replacing
Lindquist, Jim Johnson for education position, and Mike Benedetto to continue as a
member-at-large. Gutzwiller recommended based on long-term community involvement.
Dan Olson made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Membership
Committee. Lynne Dahl-Fleming seconded the motion and with rro further
discussion, the motion carried. Olson to follow-up with elected members.
C. Review IDC 2005 Action Statement, the proposed amendment to the Mission Statement
and the proposed 2006 IDC Goals for discussion and approval
Klemwachter reported Olson, Koropchak, and he also discussed 2006 goals at their
December 14 meeting which were included in the agenda packet. Kleinwachter noted
since his stay on the IDC, he felt the role of the IDC leaned toward maintaining and
creating a favorable or desirable environment for industries rather than creating a tax
base and jobs. Therefore, he proposed a change to the mission statement for discussion.
The proposed change stirred discussion with most members agreeing with Kleinwachter.
Questions asked: What does it mean to be a desirable environment? What or can the
town support additional industry? Is tax base and job creation important to the Council?
Council member Mayer felt from the perspective of the Council, tax base and job
creation was important. Members suggested verbiage combining the previous and
suggested mission statement sending it back to the subcommittee.
Next, the members reviewed the proposed goals. Because of the holiday break and the
number of proposed goals, the IDC tabled any action to establish goals until the February
meeting and suggested each member identify their top three goals. However, members
did discuss the reliability of electric and telephone service and its importance.
Schwientek noted the hospital's concern with electricity fluctuation ranging from 30
seconds to one-half hour to hours. This concurs with the concern raised by industrial
businesses. Koropchak noted Darrin Lahr was contacted and a monitor was put in place.
She has not heard the results. Schwientek said the IDC needs the support of the
businesses to supply monitored documentation for distribution to Council and/or the utility
companies. Conclusion was to first check with Darrin.
The members than discussed the status of Comprehensive Plan update stating the value
of an updated plan to the IDC and that an updated plan is essential to the IDC goals. The
Comp Plan update involves two questions: Has the RFP been drafted? Or what is the
status of the process of the Comprehensive Plan update? Members felt it was
importance for the IDC to give input or to have the latitude to give input. Council
member Mayer suggested the IDC draft a letter to the Council for the January 9 meeting
. requesting a progress report on the Comp Plan update.
The Marketing Committee budget and actual expenditure report was submitted to the
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IDC for review. With about $31,000 of the $36,000 budget expended, the subcommittee
needs to look at future marketing plans for the industrial center.
D. Election of 20061DC Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Dan Olson made a motion to elect Paul Kleinwachter as 2006 IDC Chair.
Seconded by Lynne Dahl-Fleming and with no further discussion, the motion
carried. Election of vice chair will be addressed at the February meeting when new
members are in attendance. In order to prioritize and manage her time and due to the
decrease in help by city staff, Koropchak asked if the IDC would elect a secretary to
record the minutes per the IDC Organizational Guidelines. Dan Olson made a motion
to elect the Economic Development Director as Secretary responsible to record the
minutes of each meeting and the IDC Chair to be responsible for the committee
correspondence. Lynne Dahl-Fleming seconded the motion and with no further
discussion, the motion carried,.
5. Reports:
A. Economic Development Report - In addition to the written report, Koropchak noted she
expected to hear from the State in a couple of days that the EDA was approved as a
local development organization for the purpose of marketing the Federal dollars at 0%
interest rate with balloon payment in three years or up to 3% below prime with balloon
payment in five years. Lastly, she noted that Christmas cards were mailed to local
manufacturing businesses.
6. Review the draft copy of the January 3, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related
• items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary
The Planning Commission agenda supplement for the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for
Open and Outdoor Storage was distributed to members. Tapper reported on a productive
meeting with the committee before Christmas and stated his frustration that a copy of the agenda
and proposed amendment was not mailed the committee members prior to the January Planning
Commission meeting. Having just received a copy, Tapper was not prepared to give a summary
but said he would attend the Planning Commission meeting that evening. The Planning
Commission had told the committee and staff/consultant to take as long as necessary. Mary
Barger made a motion to support Mr. Tapper and recommended the Planning Commission
table any action on the request for an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance
regulating Open and Outdoor Storage in I-1, I-IA, and I-2 areas. Dan Olson seconded the
motion and with no further discussion, the motion carried. IDC members were encouraged
to call members of the Planning Commission.
The IDC reviewed the request from Walbord, Inc for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance to
allow an 11,760 sq ft detached accessory structure in an I-2 district. Given a 6,330 sq ft
accessory building already existed, some members felt an addition to the principal building was a
long-term better investment for the company. Kleinwachter asked, "What the IDC thought was
reasonable or what the standard should be?" The existing ordinance states an accessory use is
limited to 30% of the gross floor space of the principal structure. The variance request is for
49%. Council member Mayer suggested to maintain the IDC's credibility and until the IDC
mission statement is established, perhaps no decision is best or at least no decision until after
• Walbord Inc. has been is asked. IDC members agreed they were OK with 30% and moved-on.
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7. Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates -Chair Hertwig reported that the Annual Chamber Board Retreat
would be held tomorrow morning from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Chamber plans to
survey their members to see what the members want. Regular monthly Chamber
meetings will now be held on the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Monticello
Community Center due to the size of its membership and attendance.
B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, February 7, 2006.
Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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Recorder
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Monticello Industrial Development Committee
Monticello, Minnesota
January 5, 2006
Dear Mayor Clint Herbst; Council Members Glen Posusta, Brian Stumpf, Wayne Mayer and Tom
Perrault:
As you may know, the current mission statement of the IDC is "to maintain and increase the industrial tax
base and to create jobs in the City of Monticello". The members of the Monticello Industrial
Development Committee (IDC) recognize an updated Comprehensive Plan is essential to manage the
growth of the City of Monticello and to carry out the IDC mission.
Because of our mutual value placed on a Comprehensive Plan, the members of the IDC respectfully
request an update of the status of the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan. More specifically, we
would refer you to the Council motion of June 13, 2005, to have Mr. O'Neill prepare a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the Comprehensive Plan update.
Our membership has asked the following questions:
"Where is the City of Monticello at in the process of preparing a Request for Proposal for the
Comprehensive Plan a~pdate? "
"What is the status of the process of the Comprehensive Plan update? "
As a follow up to the above (and since the purpose of the IDC is to operate as an independent lobbying
organization structured to influence and assist industrial development in the City of Monticello), the IDC
requests the opportunity to be a part of the Comprehensive Plan update process or to have the latitude to
give input.
Lastly, the IDC would like to express their "thanks" for the sLipport of the Monticello City Council during
this past year through the consistent attendance of monthly IDC meetings by Mayor Herbst and Council
Member Wayne Mayer.
We would be pleased to have a comprehensive plan update presentation at an upcoming IDC meeting and
would seek your input as to whom would provide this update to our organization.
With sincere appreciation,
MONT. LLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Pa e' yachter
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cc: Jeff O'Neill, Deputy Administrator
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• 6. Economic Development Report:
a) Received letter from State of Minnesota designating the Monticello EDA as a local
development organization allowing re-use of the Twin City Die Castings Federal Grant. Of the
$500,000 principal, about $350,000 of P&I has been paid back. Loan payback runs through
2007. New interest rates established for Federal dollars only: 0% with balloon 3 years or up
to 3% below prime with balloon in five years.
b) Viper Powersports Inc. has a purchase agreement on the Clow Stamping building. Upon
the lender completing its analysis, the EDA will consider a loan for the real estate. The
company is leasing the equipment and upon inspection of the building, improvement costs are
estimated at $400,000. The company who produces motor cycles will bring 38 jobs from its
current facility in New Hope and add another 14 within two years.
c) North Star Real Estate -Met with agents on January 30, interested in marketing city
industrial park. Sold industrial property recently at $3.62 per sq ft.
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e) Redeveloper for Old Theater Block looking to revitalize the redevelopment project as well
as development of 13 acres along East 7 Street. Talked about gap and closing of River Street.
Met on January 25. Architect hired for development concept of both properties.
f) While on vacation, staff had meeting with Horst Glazer, Feather Development, relative to
development of 40 acres of industrial/commercial along Highway 25 South.
g) I visited a business in Albertville on December 9. Looking at city property for construction
of 10,000 sq ft building. Bubul confirmed nature of business complies with TIF Statutes. Eight
jobs at average hourly wage of $17.39 per hour w/o benefits. They will get back to me.
h) Held preconstruction meeting January 10, 2006, with food-processing company. Dock
door on Chelsea or School doesn't work. Trying to confirm lot size.
i) Wright County Economic Development Partnership's Annual meeting is scheduled for Friday,
January 20, 7:30 a.m. in Annandale.
k) I've been asked to be a panelist at the Public Finance Seminar in February which is
sponsored by Ehlers & Associates (city financial consultants.). The session is on "Bonds as a
Development Tool."
1) Semi-annual TIF payments authorized for payment on February 1, 2006.
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n) The Council on January 9, 2006 requested NAC to provide a scope of service and price for
update of the Comprehensive Plan by the next Council meeting with option to go out for RFP.
At the January 23 meeting, the Council heard presentation by NAC and directed staff to go out
for RFP.
o) New IDC members: Zona Gotzwiller replaces Tom Lindquist, Supt. Jim Johnson replaces
Mike Benedetto and Mike Benedetto becomes amember-at-large. 2006 Chair is Paul
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Kleinwachter, First Minnesota Bank. Proposed vice chair, Mike Benedetto.
p) LEADS:
- 5,000 + sq ft building to purchase with room to grow to 25,000 sq ft. 10 jobs to start,
around $16 per hour. Wright Partnership. Manufacturer of high quality foods products,
private, start-up.
- 3,000 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft expandable -sporting goods sewing, local business since 2002.
Recommended to Barger for lease space and perhaps EDA can help with purchase of
machines.
- Looking for lease-hold improvement or M&E loan. 12 employees. Great precision
machining company. Mailed GMEF application.
- 125,000 to 200,000 sq ft German company looking to relocate and expand. 12 to 15 acres.
Realtor. Mailed application January 9. No problem with covenants. (1-18-06 received info,
meeting with client 1-23-06)
- 375,000 - 400,000 sq ft warehouse/distribution. 1-3-06 Realtor.
- 55,000 sq ft headquarter and gas meter distribution center. 30-40 acres. Needs out-door
storage.
- Local builder -mailed application for client. (1-18-06 client wants precast building)
- Looking for 4-5 acres for client. Plymouth realtor. Mailed application. 1-3-06.
- 150,000-200,000 sq ft distribution, 10 acres, 120 jobs. Mailed application 1-4-06 Heard
. from realtor again 1-11-06.
- 10,000 sq ft start-up plumbing business. Needs out-door storage.
- 400,000 sq ft office/warehouse. Would like 25 acres. Realtor says job not an issue. Mailed
info 1-17-06.
- 3-4 acres for office warehouse. Welch Companies. Preliminary scope. 1-17-06
- 150,000 sq ft building, 20 acres, $150 million project including equipment. Interested in
designated AVR site. Lead from MN DEED. January 25 -site must be outside of a 5-mile
radius of the Power Plant and outside transmission line easements.
o) AVR -Still in negotiation for 12-acre city site. Commissioner court hearings to begin in
March/April.
p) Darrin Lahr appointed another 5-year term on the HRA and Bill Demeules appointed
another 6-year term on the EDA by Council January 9.
q) At Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) Conference, January 19/20.
The conference centered on Bio-Science and its relationship to the importance of research
facilities and education in the field of science and math (for State to remain competitive), and
the importance of technical training to support spin-off job creation such as in manufacturing..
r) Carol Pressley-Olson and myself toured UMC on January 23 as part of the close-out of the
State Grant. Received Letter from the State January 30 approving the closeout of the grant.
s) The State has changed the amount of dollars a city can retain for state grants from the first
$100,000 plus interest to 20% of the grant or not greater than $100,000 plus interest.
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t) Brad Johnson reported demolition and site improvements for Koppy garage were over
budget, will request HRA to authorize payment of over-run costs. Working on numbers for
Landmark II project facility construction. District certified in 2005 which means the time clock
has started.
u) Marketing Committee scheduled to meeting Monday, February 6, at 7:30 a.m. City Hall.
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Upcoming Events
State of the Cities Event (part of our "bridging the gap" development series)
Date: February 15, 2006
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: Riverwood Inn, Otsego
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
Topic: Presentations by several Wright County cities about their "State of
Development"
The following cities ~ county commissioner will be participating:
Albertville, Hanover, Monticello, Otsego, St. Michael, & Commissioner
Sawatzke.
Transportation Plans for Wright County
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(part of our "bridging the gap" development series)
Date: March 8, 2006
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: Silver Springs Golf Course
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
Topic: Transportation Plans for Wright County
• 2006 Job Fair
(In association with CMJTS, the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce,
Monticello Chamber of Commerce, the Wright County Journal, & St. Cloud
Technical College).
Date: March 21, 2006
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Monticello High School
Cost: $150 for booth space, free for job seekers
Topic: Job opportunities in this region
Other Development Series Events
Dates: April, May, June
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
Topic(s): TBD .
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~n behalf of Sunny Fresh Foods I want to thank you and your
organization for your kind thoughts and congratulations.
1e entire Sunny Fresh team feels deeply honored to receive the
2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
want to wish you the very best as you continue on your own
performance-excellence journey.
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION ~/.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2005
6:00 PM ~ ¢r('^'
Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and Sandy Suchy
Council Liaison: Glen Posusta
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann and Steve Grittman - NAC
Call to order.
Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, January 3rd, 2005.
Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
Citizen comments.
5. Continue Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for an Amendment to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance regulating Open and Outdoor Storage in 1-1, I-2, and I-1A areas.
Applicant: City of Monticello
6. Consideration to adopt a resolution approving the modification of the Tax Increment Plan for Tax
Increment Finance District No. I-6 (Raindance).
7. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for variance to the sideyard setback relating to the
extension of a driveway in an R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District.
Applicant: Michael Moree
8. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for and Amendment to
Planned Unit Development for Open and Outdoor Storage and for Outdoor Sales and Display in a
B-3 (Highway Business) District and for Additional Used Automobile/Light Truck Sales &
Display.
Applicant: Walt's Pawn and Gun.
9. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for a Concept Stage
Planned Unit Development fora 128-unit residential development in a PZM (Performance Zone-
Mixed) District.
Applicant: UP Development
10. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Preliminary Plat and request for rezoning
from A-O to R-lA for the Second Phase of Hidden Forest, a 172-unit single-family development.
Applicant: Monticello 39, Inc.
11. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Preliminary Plat and request for rezoning
from A-O to R-1 A for Niagara Falls, a 72-unit single-family development.
Applicant: GP Land Corporation
12. Public Hearing -Consideration of a Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit for Joint
Access and Drives and for Drive-through facility for Warnert Retail, a commercial retail
development in a B-3 (Highway Business) District.
Miller Architects & Builders, inc.
13. Adjourn.
a. Semi-truck trailers located in designated loading docks, or otherwise in
the active process of loading or unloading, for a period of not more
than 72 hours.
e. Trash handling equipment, provided such equipment is located within
an enclosure in compliance with the City of Monticello zoning
regulations. In the I-1, I-1A, and I-2 zoning districts, trash handling
equipment and/or areas shall be treated as outdoor storage for the
purposes of location and screening in those districts.
[B] The following table details the processing requirements within the I-1A, I-
1, 1-2 District:
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Processing CUP for accessory CUP for accessory Permitted as an
Requirements use use accessor use
Front Setback, and Rear line of building R, ~~~~~^^ ~~^~ Equal Ri ~ili-linrv ~;no No
Side Setback facing to the required required setback,
a Street building setback except that no
closest to the public outdoor storage
street. on front or may be located
side within a drainage
and/or utility
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Internal Side Equal to building Zero feet setback Zero feet setback
property line requirement permitted in rear permitted in rear
Setback and side yard and side yard
behind buildin behind buildin
Rear Setback Equal to setback ,Zero feet setback Zero feet setback
requirement permitted in rear permitted in rear
and side yard and side yard
behind building behind building
Area Limitation 20% of building floor 50% of lot area, No limitation as an
area, maximum maximum accessor use
Screening from ~°~ screenin~c ~-99°~e screening ~-9~°,~ screening
Street and consistent with consistent with consistent with
Residential and ordinance ordinance ordinance
Commercial Uses or requirements via requirements via requirements via
Zoning landscaping and /or landscaping and/or landscaping and/or
decorative fencing decorative fencing decorative fencing
required required from required from
residential, residential,
commercial or I-1A commercial or I-1A
property, but not property, but not
streets where streets where
adjoining zoning is adjoining zoning is
Industrial Industrial
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ATTACHED IS A SURVEY
PLEASE COMPLETE PRIOR TO IDC MEETING
AND BRING TO MEETING ON FEBRUARY 7, 2006.
THANKS.
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IDC Mission Statement
Please select one option from below that you feel best describes the IDC mission.
1. To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
2. To maintain and create a favorable or desirable industrial environment within the
community.
3. 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.
4. To maintain and increase the industrial tax base; to create a favorable and desirable
industrial environment and its related "liveable wage" jobs.
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2006 IDC Goals
Please rank the following four proposed goals one (1) through four (4) as to where the IDC should
focus its efforts in 2006.
Research transportation and traffic issues (Transportation.)
Within this category, please rank the following focus areas one (1) through five (5.)
I-94 to six lanes.
I-94/Orchard Road Interchange.
Intra-city traffic circulation including round-abouts.
Trunk Highway 25 upgrade to four-lanes between Monticello and Buffalo.
Light rail and/or expansion of commuter bus system from Rogers to Monticello.
Continue business retention and expansion (BRE) programs for the industrial business sector
(Retention)
Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential (Land.)
Provide support for recruitment efforts of additional industrial businesses to locate in
. Monticello (Recruitment of industry.)
Within each of the four proposed goals are tasks to accomplish that goal, please rank the tasks.
TRANSPORTATION (1 through 4):
Invite WSB Traffic Engineer or someone other for purpose to gather information on current
and proposed transportation projects.
Form partnerships with Wright County, Mayor/council to lobby for joint transportation
goals.
Develop lobbying network amongst IDC members, local industries, and legislators.
Research lobbying effort with local chamber(s).
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RETENTION (1 through 6):
Schedule tours of local manufacturers (outside normal IDC meetings.)
Develop "yes/no or check box" survey to communicate between local industries and
city/council regarding specific operational issues such as transportation/traffic, fiber optics,
skilled work force, utility (electrical/telephone) reliability, etc.
BRE visit by IDC member(s) and Economic Development Director to individual
manufacturers.
Encourage local newspaper to feature an industrial section or individual business articles.
Coordinate with the Chamber the annual Industrial Luncheon, recognize an industrial
business, and develop criteria for recognition.
Encourage and provide process for mayor and council members to acknowledge industrial
businesses.
LAND (1 through 3):
Research sites for future industrial development (through comprehensive plan/orderly
annexation.)
Discuss trends of future industrial parks.
Develop funding source(s) for future land purchase and encourage the HRA and Council to
establish annual matching fund account.
RECRUITMENT (1 through 4):
• Request Marketing Committee provide an annual report to evaluate the effectiveness of the
marketing efforts for the Monticello Business Center.
Monitor need for additional purchase of land currently under Contract for Deed in the
Monticello Business Center and the need to authorize feasibility study for construction of
Phase II infrastructure.
Continue participation in the industrial business prospect tours.
Recognize new industrial businesses via an open house when appropriate.
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met on December 14, 2005.
Modified January 4, 2006
1. For discussion: Proposed amendment to the IDC Mission Statement.
" To increase the industrial tax base~a~-to create jobs at liveable wage-levels and to
maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello."
2. For discussion: Proposed 2006 IDC Goals.
A. Goal: Research transportation/traffic issues to ensure safety and reliability.
1. I-94 to six lanes.
2. Third Monticello Interchange - I-94/Orchard Road.
3. Intra-city traffic circulation including round-abouts.
4. Trunk Highway 25 upgrade to 4-lanes between Monticello and Buffalo.
5. Light rail and commuter bus links.
Proposed Tasks:
1. Invite WSB Traffic Engineer to IDC meeting for presentation of Local
Transportation Study and MDOT Updates for purpose of information
gathering.
2. Research existing coalitions for potential partnerships: Wright County,
Wright County Economic Development Partnership, Mayor's/Administrator's
Coalitions, and WSB, Inc.
3. Develop potential lobbying network between IDC members and
Legislators.
4. Research potential lobbying partnership with the Chamber.
B. Goal: Continue Business Expansion and Retention programs to ensure
interaction between the industrial business sector and the community.
Proposed Tasks:
1. Schedule tours of local industries independent of monthly IDC meetings.
2. Establish subcommittee to develop ayes/no check-box survey to include
questions relating to local operational topics such as: transportation/traffic,
electric/telephone reliability, fiber optics, skilled work force, fire
protection/crime/safety, etc. Survey mailed and results compiled for follow-up
and distribution.
2006 Proposed IDC Goals.
3. IDC member and Economic Development Director continue BRE Visits as
previously established.
4. Encourage local newspaper to feature a local industrial section or article.
5. Provide input to Chamber for annual Industrial Luncheon and consider an
annual recognition recognizing an industrial business (develop criteria).
6. IDC Chair to draft letter encouraging Mayor and elected officials to
periodically write a note of "thanks" to local manufacturers. Manufacturer's
Directory and note cards provided.
C. Goal: Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with
infrastructure potential.
Proposed Tasks:
1. Establish subcommittee to investigate sites for future industrial
development through the use of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan and 2004
Orderly Annexation Map.
2. Discuss trends of future industrial parks.
3. Discuss the need to request the HRA and Council to budget an annual-
matching fund for future industrial land purchase.
D. Goal: Support efforts for recruitment of industrial businesses to ensure aself-
sustained, full-service community.
Proposed Tasks:
1. Request Marketing Committee provide an annual report in order to
evaluate effectiveness of the marketing efforts for the Monticello Business
Center.
2. Monitor the Monticello Business Center Map and land sales for purpose of
requesting the City Council to exercise the Contract for Deed to purchase
additional land and to authorize study for construction of Phase II
infrastructure.
3. Continue the willingness to participate in an industrial business prospect
tour.
4. Continue to recognize new industrial businesses though hosting an open
house.
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