IDC Agenda 04-06-2004AGENDA
• MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS: Ch 'Tom Est, Vi air Dan Olson, IVY-Bar~~Sill Tap~~y..i2ick'Van Alleny
Tom Olli on Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Barb,,S~e t~Gvientek, Kelli Huxford, n Feaskt,
Lynne Dahl, on T mo ann n au~ leinwachter
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Bruce Thielen.
STAFF: ick Wolfstellert, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, an Ollie Koropchak
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to
create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
A. Welcome new IDC members Don Tomann and Paul Kleinwachter.
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7:05 ~` .~ Vote to approve the March 2, 2004 IDC minutes.
7:08 ~~ - 3. Follow-up and discussion of the City Council action to authorize a purchase
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~.."'c$~; A. Final draft review of the Purchase Agreement between the City and -~~
~~ ~~° - Chadwick by the Small Industrial Group prior to Council meeting. ~~-"~'"4-~ .
Schedule date (April 7, 8, or 9).
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Agreement between the City and Chadwick. April 12. ~L~
C. Small Industrial Group, City Planner Consultant, and City Planner
meeting to discuss zoning and covenants. `~°~ `b~`~'
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7:38 4. City Updates: ,1 '~~~ . ~S~ ~-°"'~"
A. Annexation. ~ ~'^-~~ ~~ G ` i~ ~ ~ tr~ "'~~ ~ ~~ `~
B. Meeting of city officials to set 2004 Council's Community Vision &
Governing Policies.
C. Proposed I-94 and County Rd 18 interchange and I-94 re-alignment ~' ~~~~••-``-,,~
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7:52 5. Reports: ~-- ~~
A. Economic Development Report -Koropchak.
8:00 6. Review the draft copy of the April 6, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda for
industrial related items. Discuss and vote ot1 an IDC position or action if
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8:10 7. Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates - Feaski -Chamber Golf Outing, Thursday, May 20,
2004.
B. Next IDC meeting, Tuesday, May 4, 2004.
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8:15 8. Adjournment.
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 2, 2004 7:00 am
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS: Chair Mary Barger, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Tom Feaski, Don Roberts, Bill Tapper, Dan
Olson, Kelli Huxford, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Barb Schwientek, Mike Benedetto, Dick
VanAllen.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Ollig, Don Tomann, Paul Kleinwachter
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Bruce Thielen
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neil, Rick Wolfsteller
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the
City of Monticello, Minnesota.
1. Call to Order. Chair Barger called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 am.
2. Vote to approve the December 2 2003 and January 6 2004 minutes.
Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the December 2, 2003 and January 6, 2004 IDC minutes.
Seconded by Don Roberts with no corrections or additions. The minutes were approved as
written.
3. Election of IDC officers.
• Nominations were open and filled for the following positions.
Chair: Tom Lindquist
Vice Chair: Dan Olson
Secretary: Ollie Koropchak
Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the above list of officers. Seconded by Tom Feaski. Motion
carried.
4. Follow-up discussion of the city council action to authorize a purchase agreement for acquisition
of industrial land.
a. Rick W. stated that the city council authorized the small land group to develop a purchase
agreement for +/- 120 acres of land.
b. Rick W. scheduled to meet with land owner (J. Chadwick) to finalize details.
c. Rick W. reported that the small land group had a good meeting with Shawn Weinard and
Charlie Pfeffer regarding the city's potential purchase of land and development of an
industrial park.
d. April 5 is the proposed date the city council will be reviewing the purchase agreement.
e. Answers to "Why the IDC believes the City of Monticello will be successful at
development of an industrial park."
1. Jobs program in out-state areas are not suited for all types of business/manufacturers.
The city will be marketing to companies not interested or qualifying for this
program.
2. City offers flexibility to market land and sell lots in smaller parcels.
3. With the interchange coming and our proximity to population growth along the I-94
corridor, the time is right and the location is well suited for industrial land demands.
4. This opportunity fits well with the long term city goals.
5. NOTE: Tom Feaski noted that adding a $2500 per acre commission to the real estate
price for an agent's commission will move the industrial land well within the next
five years.
5. City Updates. Jeff O'Neil presented the following:
A. Annexation mediations are continuing between city and township. Jeff showed map of recent
annexation petitions and requests for Monticello, including outlined areas of current city
boundary, proposed township annexation, wet lands areas, etc.
B. Jeff reported that the request for a consultant to work with the city to select a strategy for
organizational development and growth in relation to annexation issues, the councils'
community vision, and governing policies is currently on hold.
C. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 interchange. The State of Minnesota is still undecided on
structure of interchange in relation to current impact of bridge, land use, and financial
obligations. Deadline of April 12, 2004 by city to request a commitment for the project.
Actually two different projects: MN Dot bridge safety and State's project for interchange
access. Federal government needs to also approve design. Originally if was the City's desire
to get two legs of the interchange completed early.
6. Reports:
A. Economic Development report was presented in written form by Ollie K., reviewed and
discussed by Chair Barger.
B. Marketing Subcommittee met Feb 11, 2004. Tom L., Lynn D. in attendance for IDC.
1. Discussed advertising and marketing in publications that are read by our target
businesses.
2. Perry S. with Visitor's Association, start-up with chamber sponsorship.
3. Waited to spend advertising dollars until industrial park is firm.
7. Planning Commission Agenda
Jeff O. reviewed the Planning Commission Agenda, which was held March I, 2004 due to
Political Caucus) for industrial related items.
A. He updated the IDC on the Conditional Use Permit for the new community Ice Arena.
B. Discussed hospital joint parking arrangement with school district.
C. Schneider development was tabled by Planning commission.
D. Reviewed comprehensive plan amendment establishing a 3:1 ratio of single family homes to
attached town homes. This was tabled because only 3 of the 5 members of the planning
commission were in attendance.
E. Discussed Resurrection Lutheran Church permit for expansion.
8. Other Business:
A. Tom Feaski gave the Chamber report:
1. 3-18-04 Chamber luncheon at Monticello Community Ctr.
2. 3-23-04 Public Speaking seminar offered, $25.
3. 5-11-04 Breakfast with the mayor
4. 5-13-04 Chamber luncheon. Possibly a speaker for the National Guard.
5. 5-20-04 Chamber Golf Outing at Silver Springs
6. Promotion of tourism in Monticello in regards to Trumpeter Swan viewing area and
establishing a visitors association within the chamber
7. Jeff O. -City report on unique characteristics of Mississippi Drive neighborhood and the
city park area.
B. Mike Benedetto reported about the Monticello Schools.
1. Mike announced the partial re-opening of Eastview Elementary with ECFE type
activities for the 2004-OS school year.
2. Ice Arena: A few issued still need to be worked out between the hockey association, all
attorney's involved, the lender, and the architect.
9. Adjournment:
With no further issues, a motion was made by Dick Van Allen to adjourn, seconded by Tom L.
The motion was carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 am.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Lynne Dahl-Fleming
IDC Agenda - 4/6/04
• 5A. Executive Director's Report.
a) Job and Wage Level Survey -Forty-two businesses were mailed a job and wage level form
to complete and return by March 1, 2004. Eighteen were returned. A second mailing was sent
March 24 with a deadline date of April 15. The number of jobs will be used to update the
Monticello Community Profile. The wage levels will be calculated to determine dollars
available for spending in our community, one economic benefit resulting from the successful
recruitment of industrial and commercial businesses.
b) Minnesota Business Assistance Forms -Any business who receives assistance from the City,
HRA, or EDA must account for jobs committed within the Loan Agreement or Private
Development Contract. This a part of the Minnesota Business Subsidy Law. The reports are
due each April 1. Job creation is reported until neither the jobs are created or until two years
of benefit date whichever is first. The EDA in April will review one small loan for non-
compliance of job creation. Completed forms mailed March 22 to MN DEED. The year-end
progress report for the State/City Grant then loan to UMC was also completed and mailed.
c) HRA Annual meeting in April -Landmark Square II TIF' assistance and Block 52
redevelopment, proposed Walgreens.
I've been invited to the Waverly Planning and Zoning and EDA meeting on April 14 to talk
about the practical application of TIF. I'll join Dan Greensweig, State Auditor's Office,
previous HRA attorney.
2003 TIF Report Information and Forms arrived. Must be completed and submitted to State
Auditor's Office by August 1.2004.
d) EDA Annual meeting in April -Block 35 Improvements.
e) Marketing Committee -Chamber Golf Outing is May 20 -gratis invitations will be mailed to
developers, builders, etc. Survey to local manufacturers to list preferred five industrial
magazines read is ready to mail right after Council's authorization to purchase land.
f) Leads -
March 26 -Meeting with a manufacturing business who is interested in the EDA loan
and Monticello location.
March 17 - Visited a Monticello manufacturer looking to expand in fa112004.
March 24 -Metal fabricator looking to relocate from metro. Wants to lease 10,000
sq ft. Currently 6 jobs. Suggested: Standard Iron and Kaltac. EDA loan for M&E.
March 18 - H-Window building had an offer which was turned down. Knut Flakk,
Norway, stopped by my office to visit.
March 25 -Toured Monticello with United Properties. Looking for large track of land
for future Business Park development. Some interest in shared marketing with City on
Chadwick property. He suggested Chelsea Road not run parallel to Interstate,
particularly, if additional car, boat, etc dealers are allowed. He believes this will
devalue city property and not suitable for Business Park development. Looked at Gold
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17,000 sq ft for Industrial cleaner of cloths -County lead.
Other commercial leads
g) Development of Industrial Parks -Jeffrey Peterson, First American Exchange; Chuck Van
Heel, Allied Properties; and Steve Schwanke, RLK. April 16, 11:30, Russell's, St. Michael,
$30.
h) Check with Feaski relative to proposed date of Industrial Banquet..
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• AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 6th, 2004
6:00 P.M.
Members: Dick Frie, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, and David
Rietveld
Council Liaison: Glen Posusta
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, Steve Grittman - NAC, and Angela
Schumann
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held Monday,
March 1st, 2004.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a
detached accessory use structure in an R-1 district as allowed by the General Provisions of
the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
Applicant: Jason VanderHeyden
5. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Preliminary Plat and
Conditional Use Permit for five 4-unit townhouse buildings in an R-2 district.
Applicant: Homestead Multi-Family Development Corporation
7. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of an amendment to the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan establishing policy requirements for the development of townhouses
in Low Density Residential land use areas.
Applicant: City of Monticello.
8. Consideration of a request to call for a Public Hearing regarding R-lA Zoning District
design standards.
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9. Consideration of a request to amend the Monticello Subdivision Ordinance regarding:
a. Topographic survey requirements
b. Tree survey requirements
c. Final plat submission requirements
d. Park dedication requirements
Applicant: City of Monticello Staff and the Parks Commission
10. Adjourn.
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