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IDC Agenda 04-04-2006Agenda MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 7:00 a.m. Bridge Room -Monticello Community Center • • :~ MEMBERS: Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Vice Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Tomann, Tom Feaski, Kelli Huxford, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, and Michele Hertwig. STAFF: Ollie Koropchak. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer. GUEST: Chuck Rickart, WSB, Inc. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial taz base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello. 7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting. 7:01 2. Presentation on the proposed City of Monticello Transportation Study. Chuck Rickert, WSB, Inc. 7: 31 3. Vote to approve the March 7, 2006 IDC minutes. 7:32 4. M. A. B. C. D. E. iyor's City Update: Status of AVR litigation/negotiations. RFP for hiring consultant to update Comprehensive Plan Status of YMCA property. Fiber Option Task Force (Mayer). Question answer period. 7:40 5. Restate role of the IDC subcommittees. A. Break-up session -each subcommittee will review tasks, discuss how they wish to proceed and perhaps, set a time schedule. 8:05 6. Reports: A. Economic Development Report -written report by Koropchak. B. Marketing Committee -Lynn Dahl-Fleming. 8:15 7. Review the draft copy of the Apri14, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. 8:25 8. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Michele Hertwig B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, May 2, 2006. 8:30 9. Adjournment. 1 • • ~p ` ,n ~,V~^-- ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF 2006 IDC GOALS ~ ~. Now that our goal setting is complete we would like the IDC members to serve as liaisons in each of our four main goal areas. These are not in-depth commitments but merely to serve (gather knowledge and resources and be a voice) and assist wherever possible in these areas of importance. Goals Committee members 1. Provide support for recruitment efforts of additional ~~~ 1.~~~~~ `'`~~~~ industrial businesses to locate in Monticello. V y' YJ n 2. Continue business retention and expansion programs ~ ~ `, y („. ' ' s for the industrial business sector. ~ , .._ ~ - , , 3. Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land `rn~.~t ,, ~~ r~?~ with infrastructure potential. _ J~~~1 ~,~ tt~~~. ~~zs~ 4. Research transportation and traffic issues. 3i' ~ ~ ~ f1,~,~,~,-y- ~v~ t '~ ;~ • 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. 2006 IDC GOALS AND TASKS GOALS: Provide support for recruitment efforts of additional industrial businesses to locate in Monticello (recruitment of industry). TASK: 1. Request Marketing Committee provide an annual report to evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing efforts for the Monticello Business Center. 2. 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. 3. Continue participation in the industrial business prospect tours. 4. Recognize new industrial businesses via an open house when appropriate. 2. Continue business retention and expansion (BRE) programs for the industrial business sector (retention). TASK: 1. Encourage and provide process for mayor and council members to acknowledge industrial businesses. 2. 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. 3. BRE visit by IDC member(s) and Economic Development Director to individual manufacturers. 3. Coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce the annual Industrial Luncheon, recognize an industrial business, and develop criteria for recognition. 4. Encourage local newspaper to feature an industrial section or individual business articles. 5. Schedule tours of local manufacturers (outside normal IDC meetings.) • :7 3. Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential (land). 36 TASK: 1. Research sites for future industrial development (through comprehensive plan orderly annexation.) 1. Develop funding source(s) for future land purchase and encourage the HRA and Council to establish annual matching fund account. 2. Discuss trends of future industrial parks. • • 4. Research transportation and traffic issues (transportation). FOCUS: 1. I-94 to six lanes. 1. I-94/Orchard Road Interchange. 2. Intra-city traffic circulation including round-abouts. 3. Trunk Highway 25 upgrade to four-lanes between Monticello and Buffalo. 4. Light rail and/or expansion of commuter bus system from Rogers to Monticello. TASK: 1. Invite WSB Traffic Engineer or someone other for purpose to gather information on current and proposed transportation projects. 1. Form partnerships with Wright County, Mayor/council to lobby for joint transportation goals. 2. Develop lobbying network amongst IDC members, local industries, and legislators. 3. Research lobbying effort with local chamber(s). 2 ~. AGENDA . MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 6:00 PM Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, Craig Schibonski, William Spartz, and Sandy Suchy Council Liaison: Glen Posusta Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann and Steve Grittman - NAC 1. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for a professional office in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District. Applicant: Don Hickman 2. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit to allow adrive-in and convenience fast food establishment in a B-3 District. Applicant: Tom Holthaus 3. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for a Concept Stage Planned Unit Development for a nursing home and medical, health clinic and professional office facility in a PZM (Performance Zone Mixed) District. Applicant: St. Benedict's Senior Community 4. Public Hearing -Consideration of an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for a Development Stage Planned Unit Development for an expansion to the Muller Theater. Applicant: AMCON • 5. Public Hearing -Consideration of request for variance from the Monticello Zoning Ordinance regulating wall and pylon signage and consideration of a request for rezoning from B-3 (Highway Business) to B-4 (Regional Business) for the proposed Warnert Retail plat. Applicant: Miller Architects and Builders 6. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for an interim use permit for the relocation of a billboard within Outlot A, Country Club Manor. Applicant: City of Monticello 7. Consideration to approve a resolution of the city of monticello planning commission finding that a modification to the redevelopment plan for central monticello redevelopment project no. 1 and a TIF plan for TIF District No. 1-37 conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the city. Applicant: Karlsburger Foods, lnc. 8. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Comprehensive Plan relating to open space planning. Applicant: City of Monticello 9. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Subdivision Ordinance, Section 11- 6-1(A), regulating park dedication requirements. Applicant: City of Monticello 10. Consideration to review an update on signage as related to temporary sign ordinance. 11. Consideration of information regarding the 2006 Monticello Comprehensive Plan update. • Message Page 1 of 1 gfl. Ollie Koropchak n..~___ ~...~~ ~~_~~ ~, ~~~~ From: monticello chamber [monticellochamber@tds.netj Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 2:52 PM To: 'Paul Kleinwachter'; 'Michele Hertwig'; Oltie Koropchak Subject: Industiral business Chamber solicitation Attachments: Industry solicitation letter.doc The Chamber has mailed out letters to all of Monticello's Industrial and Manufacturing businesses that do not currently belong to the Chamber of Commerce. We feel it is very important that these companies get involved in our local community and ask that you re-inforce our solicitation at the next IDC meeting. I have attached a copy of the letter that we put in the mail today. If you have questions or concers, please let me know. Thanks, Sandy f. ~ ~ i; ~~ ~.__ ___ 3/29/2006 O ~. ~~ March 11, 2006 <First Name> <Last Name> <Company> <Address 1> <Address 2> <City> <State> <ZIP Code> <Salutation>: We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to become a member of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce. Your committment to the community through your membership allows us to meet our goals. The Chamber is a business sponsored organization with many programs dedicated to making our business community stronger. We would like to work with you to better promote our local industrial businesses. Membership information is enclosed with this letter for you to review. Please note the special pricing for manufacturing businesses. 0-25 employees$125.00 26-50 employees $175.00 51+ employees $250.00 We hope you will decide to make another positive commitment to our business community and take advantage of the many opportunities that we promote throughout the year. In April the Chamber is offering a Time Management Seminar and many of the Franklin Covey techniques will be taught. This is one more way that we provide value added benefits with our membership. • As always, hope you feel free to forward your thoughts to us on any of the issues facing the community at this time and in the future. This year we hope to expand our services and offer our members a public policy voice. Our goal is to strengthen and promote our members by building community alliances and working as business advocates, making Monticello an even greater place to visit, work, and live. Our organization, with your help, has a great impact on our community. Sincerely, Susie Wojchouski Sandy Suchy Director Assistant Director Silver Springs GOLF CLUB 11:30 a.m. Registration -12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start PRIZES -TROPHIES - DOOR PRIZES Galore! 18-Holes of golf with cart, dinner following tournament and LOTS of FUN! Lunch available prior to play inside the Club House If you do not have a f l Monticello Chamber Golf 'Tournament match you up with `Yhe finest ' that everswungaclub" Thursday, May 18, 2006. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start ~ ' .... orsomeoneelse! at e~e~e~eaClub • Best Ball Tournament ~ ~ S ~°l~'~' ' ~ ` ` ~ ~ `~ ~ ft Your Name ' ~ ~~ ~ ~^ I have a foursome: 1) 2) ~ ~ ~, ~ _ Payment enclosed ($80 per person) Checks payable to: Monticello Chamber ~ _ Please bill me. Send invoice to: ~ ~ May 18th Mail this registration form to: ~ ~ Monticello Chamber, P.O. Box 192, Monticello, MN 55362 ~ `~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J • MONTICELLO TRANSPORTATION PLAN PRESENTATION APRIL, 4, 2006 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. A. PUROPOSE OF PLAN • inventory/document current conditions • identify future issues and needs -recommend improvements and programs • clarify City intentions to other agencies and private developers B. STRUCTURE OF DOCUMENT 1. Introduction 2. Existing Conditions • traffic volumes • roadway functional classification • safety conditions (crash analysis) 3. Planning Issues • • other plans • future land use 4. Transportation Needs • traffic forecast computer model • deficiency/alternatives analysis 5. Transportation Plan • future roadway network • future functional classification system • roadway access management guidelines • right-of--way requirements • trails plan C. PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Future network (please see attached figure) 2. Key system improvements • continue extension of 7th Street, ultimately linking State Aid Highway (CSAH) 39 on the west to CSAH 18 on the east • improve and extend Trunk Highway 25 frontage roads south to 85th Street (west side) and Davidson Avenue (east side) 1 T:\01545-00\Transportation Presentation_040406.doc • extend Chelsea Road west to connect with CSAH 39 • • extend School Boulevard west to 90`x' Street and north to CSAH 39 • construct Fallon Avenue Bridge across I-94 • evaluate and construct interchange at Orchard Road pending future development • other long term network improvements 3. Functional classification network • long term arterials and collectors identified 4. Safety evaluation • assess elevated crash rates on TH 25 through town, particularly intersections north of I-94 5. Trails plan • • 2 T:\01545-00\Transportation Presentation_040406.doc --~ Bill Tapper ~~~~ From: Bill Tapper [BiIIT@WestlundDistributing.comj Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 3:08 PM , To: Ollie Koropchak Subject: Mission statement Ollie Page 1 of 1 To make your life difficult I have an alternate IDC mission statement proposal. So I will not break the tie. Alternate Proposal for the IDC Mission Statement To create and maintain an environment which encourages top quality industries and commercial businesses to come to and stay in the community. Bill • 3/7/2006 uuy t-SU-u!J \Vuu\UU-S9StV\:1 ~ "' a°I!~' tlJM 9002/5/b :Paluud :a~o0 •