IDC Agenda 01-07-2003MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2003 MEMBERSHIP
~ary Barger
pair
Suburban Manufacturing, Owner
763-295-5635
763-295-6601 Fax
301 Chelsea Rd
Monticello, MN 55362
Tom Lindquist
Vice Chair
Wells Fargo Monticello, President
763-271-2714
763-295-3773 Fax
407 Pine Street
Monticello, MN 55362
Dick VanAllen 763-295-5553
Retired 763-295-4440 Fax
E-mail: vanallen(c~bondhus.com
Tom Ollig TDS Telecom, General Manager
763-271-6007 Direct
763-295-2974 Fax
E-mail: thomas.ollia(a~,tdstelecom.com
Bill Tapper
Genereux Fine Wood Products, Owner
763-295-4242
763-295-6379 Fax
Mike Benedetto
Don Roberts
Tom Feaski
Owner
Barb Schwientek
Kelli Huxford
Dan Olson
ynne Dahl
wner/Designer
6448 River Mill Dr.
Monticello, MN 55362
316 Pine Street
PO Box 298
Monticello, MN 55362
212 Chelsea Rd
Monticello, MN 55362
Monticello Public Schools Dist. #882 302 Washington St.
Superintendent Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-0300 Mail Agendas: PO Box 1233
763-271-0313 Fax Monticello, MN 55362
E-mail: mike.Benedetto(a~monticello.kl2.mn.us
Sunny Fresh Foods, Asst. Vice Pres. 206 W. 4`~ Street
Mgr. of Engineering/process Systems Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-5600 763-271-5711 Fax
Tricon Construction 111 'Thomas Park Dr.
763-295-1141 Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-1151 Fax
Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital 1013 Hart Blvd.
Administrator Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-2945 763-295-4593 Fax
Monticello Nuclear Generator Plant 2807 W. County Rd 75
Communications Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-1282 763-295-1454 Fax
State Farm Insurance, Owner PO Box 265
763-295-2199 Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-2518 Fax
Design for Print & Web PO Box 1075
763-295-8100 Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-6192 Fax
Lynnedahl(i~aol.com www.designfor~rint.com
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CITIi STAFF SUPPORT Rick Wolfsteller Jeff O'Neill
City Administrator Deputy City Administrator
City of Monticello
5 Walnut Street, Suite 1
onticello, MN 55362
763-295-2711
763-295-4404 fax
Ollie Koropchak
IDC Executive Director
763-271-3208
E-mail: Ollie.koropchak(c~ci.monticello.mn.us
Council Liaison -Bruce Thielen, Mayor
Fred Patch
Chief Building Official
John Simola
Public Works Director
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AGENDA -ANNUAL MEETING
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 7 , 2003 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Mary Barger, Kevin Doty, Tom Lindquist, Bill
Tapper, Tom Ollig, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Tom Feaski, Barb Schwientek, Dan
Olson, and Kelli Huxford.
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, and 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 Orde--. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) ~~
7:02 2. Vote to approve the November 5, 2002, and December 3, 2002, IDC minutes.~`~ e+~-Q~
7:06 3. Annual meeting:
A. Review IDC 2002 Action Statement and Organizational and
Membership Guidelines for potential amending or re-affirming.
B. Follow-up of candidates for IDC membership and vote to accept.
C. Acceptance for three-year te--m of IDC Membership - "happen,
Benedetto, and Hux~ford.
D. Request for Council Liaison.
E. Election of2003 IDC Ofticers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
7:20 4. Discussion on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to
accomplish the goal of the IDC: To provide a continuous stream of available
industrial land with infrastructure potential.
A. kZeview the draft copy of the January 7, 2003 Planning Commission
Agenda fo-- industrial related ite-r~s. Discuss and vote on an IDC
position or action if necessary.
B. Follow-up to the letter drafted to the Postmaster.
C. Review current list of tasks established to accomplish the Qoal of the
. 1 DC.
7:45 5. Reports:
A. BRE Scheduled Visits - B&B Metal Stamping -Barger/Koropchak
B. Economic Develo meat Report - Ko--o~chak.
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8:00 6. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
A. Progress on annexation requests.
B. Status of the Council recom-nendation to establish a task force for
implementation of the Comp Plan.
8:15 7. Other Business.
8:20 8. Adjournment.
MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
"Cuesday, November ~, 2002 - 7:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce Office, Broadway and Pine Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Mary Barger, Tom Lindquist, Bill
Tapper, Mike Benedetto, Susie Wojchouski, Barb Schwientek, Dan
Olson, and Kelli Huxford.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Doty, Tom Ollie, and Don Roberts.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neill and Ollie Koropchak.
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 Van Allen called the [DC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
Vote to approve the October 17. 2002 IDC minutes.
Su.S~ie I~ojchouski mucle a motion In up~~•ove the Octohe~° 17, 2002 IDC mi~tutes. Seconded by
Torn Li~rdc~ui.5~1 and ivi~/~~ no additions or corrections, the mit~zNe.e tirere cg~prored ns ti>>>^ztten.
3. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
a) Annexation hearin<~ and ruling. O'Neill informed the IDC that the City is awaiting annexation
rulin~~ from the judge. The deadline date is December 1, 200?. He felt the judge is obligated to
the deadline date; however, the ruling can be appealed. According to the city attorney and the
administrator, early on in the hearing process, it was felt the judge was sensitive to the city
reported O'Neill.
b) Amendments to the Comp Plan as approved by City Council. Status of the Council
recommendation to establish a task force for implementation of the Comp Plan
A meeting is scheduled for November 7, 1 1:00 a.m., between staff and the planner and engineer
consultant to develop an a«enda for study the northwest corridor including development of a
capital improvement plan. Van Allen main volunteered to be on the Task Force. O'Neill
sug~~ested the IDC vote to appoint a representative to the Task Force.
O'Neill then reported on the residential development waiting in line for annexation: 1)
Approximately 40-~0 acres. 190-240 units, north of I-94, B. W. Johnson, developer 2) Harold
Schermer. east of Meadow Oaks, 25 units, 15 acres 3) Hermes, 78 acres. 80 units, new Rl A
standards 4) Jim Schultz, 40 acres, 80 units, high density 5) Kenneth Schultz, 40+ acres, single
family, RlA standards 6) School Blvd & County Rd 18, Kenneth Schultz, town homes, 40-50
units, R I A standards 7) O'Brien property, 1 ~0 acres, nothing going on, not interested in
development at this time, prime area 8) Kline Farm 7''' Addition 9) 94 acres sold at auction for
$40.000 per acre, single family/high density combination 10) Gold Nugget in limbo, nothing 1 1)
Hwy 25 - Groveland Fourth Addition, 50 acres, 1 10 units, everything is place, ready to go upon
annexation 12) Schleunder. nothing 13) Chadwick, commercial/industrial no residential just
fishing, preliminary PUD approved for including such uses as large furniture or file store 14)
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• Paumen, a~~~~ressive development with extension of Chelsea Road west. left side --esidential and
right side commercial/industrial. preliminary sketch at comp plan meeting. Other updates: l~)
Retail space well poised for development, across from Comfort ]nn, staff provided info, 35 acres
for 11ome Depot and other large boxer, deal close to done, Custom Sheet Metal condemnation
maybe necessary 16) Retail space, east end, Dahlheimer/Bondhus, 55 acres, more boxers, need
interchange and 7 Street alignment developed 17) Redevelopment of Ruff's Auto, 7 acres, east-
side only, applied for clean-up funds 18) Extension of West 7 Street, prior to big boxers, right
up there on Council's priority list. IDC members asked questions: Appears more pressure for
development now? Due to 18 month stall of annexation, pent-up. Big Lake and Albertville
beginning to deal with township issues. What does up-scale housin~~ mean? Over $200,000 to
$225,000. Developments contingent upon annexation.
4. Discussion on and to continue develo~nent of a list of potential tasks to accomplish the goal of
the IDC• To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure
potential.
a) Vote to mail the IDC minutes and BRE Visit summaries directly to the City Council and
Plannin~~ Commission members. Bill Tapper made a molron !o moil the IDC minzrtes and BRE
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O~Neill reported that it was a ~~ood decision by the IDC to chan~~e their meeting date to the first
Tuesday of the month, as the third Thursday conflicted with his preparation of Council agenda
items.
b) V~~te to endorse the formation of a subcommittee to complete the Business Park Development
10l Exercise and ap~~oint a representative. Koropchak reported that on behalf of the HRA
recommendation to attend the NAHRO Conference and attend the Business Park Development
101 session. Koropchah was requesting endorsement to form a subcommittee to work throu~,h
the exercise (attached outline). Su~,~rested was a group of 5-6 consistin; on an IDC, HRA.
Council or Plannin~~ Commission membe--. electric or gas representative. and
consultants/specialists as necessary. O'Neill cautioned the IDC on the time invested in the
approval of the Comp Plan Amendment which IDC representatives gave input. Now to take oft
in a different direction takes ener~~y and is it realistic. IDC members asked of the difference
between the tasks of the Comp Plan Task Force and the 101 Exercise Group. Van Allen stated
the 101 Exercise prioritizes sites from the viewpoint of the end user (industrial business owner)
where the Comp Plan Task Fo--ce will focus on the northwest cor--idor and the entire Comp Plan
implementation. As a means of buying-in the Planning Commission to the idea of a 101
Exercise, O~Neill suggested the IDC make a presentation to the Planning Commission sellin~~ the
exercise as a test plan or complimentary plan to the Comp Plan. O'Neill requested involvement
in the presentation and preparation of the Planning Commission Agenda. Dan Olson made a
mo~rnn to make cr presen~a~ion to t/~e Plumlinr Commission defini~tg the purpose of the 101
E.~•erci~~e, to endor.l~e the fowualioit of'u 101 subcommittee, caul to appoint Don Roberts crs the
IDC rc j~re.~~errlutire. 1Llike Bc~nedett~~ sec~nrded the ~m~lton cmd tirilh no fin°ther discussion, the
nlOh011 pU.SSed Ima17linO1LSl1'.
c) Review the draft cow of the November 7 X00? Plannin« Commission Agenda for industrial
related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. Not discussed.
d) Follow-upon IDC request for HRA to reinstate use of committed funds and draft a letter to
city staff. City Council. and Planning Conunission. Not discussed.
. e) Review current list of task, established to accomplish the goal of the IDC. Not discussed.
t) To recommend the City Council order the installation of fire hydrants along Chelsea Road
undeveloped I•lnd and to assess the property o~yner. In o--der to eliminate the "surprise' to
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business owners relative to the installation of a fire h~~drant upon development of a platted site,
the Public Works Director requests the IDC recommend City Council order the installation of
fire hvdrants. Although the business owner is informed as to the fire hydrant installation
requirement at initial site planning meeting, it consistently becomes a "surprise" item.
Normally, the fire hydrants would be installed by the developer upon construction of Chelsea
Road and the utility improvements. Tapper questioned the time value of the development. Is it
necessary to install something prior to its need? Is there not amiddle-line, rather than coming in
after the fact and irritating the developer? Estimated cost about $x,000 per hydrant. O'Neill
suggested a cash deposit from the developer as part of the plat approval. Bill Tapper oracle a
motion reconunending plat approval be subject to a cusp deposit from the developer for
installation of a fire hy~drunt(s) for u»developed land along Chelsea Road. Mike Benedetto
seconded the motion and with no fin•Iher discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
Request by the IDC Membership Subcommittee for input and vote to amend the IDC
Organization and Membership Guidelines as recommended.
Chair Van Allen read the summary of the Membership Committee meeting. Barb Schivientek
made a motion !o approve items 1, 2, and 3 us recommended lrithin the summ~rry and requested
IDC members suggest other names for IDC membership behreen notin and the next IDC meeting.
Susie Wojchouski seconded Ihc~ motion and tivith no fin-ther discussion, the motion passed
tmuninnn~sly.
6. Reports:
BRE Scheduled Visits -Bondhus Corporation (Olson/Koropchak) Not discussed.
Unoffiicial BRE Visit with .lohn Bondhus -Van Allen. Not discussed.
Economic Development Report -Koropchak. Not discussed.
Other Business.
None.
Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 a.m.
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Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 3, 2002 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Mike Benedetto, Barb
Schwientek, and Dan Olson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Kevin Doty, Tom Lindquist, Tom Ollig, Don
Roberts, Susie Wojchouski, and Kelli Huxford.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neill and Ollie Koropchak.
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.)
Vice Chair Mary Barger called the IDC meeting to order at 7:10 a.m.
2. Vote to approve the November 5 2002 IDC minutes.
Due to a lack of quorum, the minutes were not approved.
3. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
a) Annexation hearing and ruling.
O"Neill informed the IDC that the Court order was made on November 8, 2002, in favor of the
City of Monticello, ruling annexation by city ordinance. The Township Board can appeal the
order. It was the recommendation of Mayor-Elect Thielen for staff/council not to attend the
township meeting of last night. The city to keep a low profile and eliminate any sense of
weakness. [f the township appeals before the law changes this could make it more restrictive
against the city. The approach by the city is to work in a cooperative spirit with the township
through a revised joint agreement with the city in lead position. The IDC members received a
map identifying properties to proceed with annexation as approved by Council on November 25.
This opens up five to eight years of development. Mayor-Elect Thielen and Council member
Brian Stumpf were appointed to the represent the city at future joint meetings.
b) Status of the Council recommendation to establish a task force for implementation of the
Comb Plan. O'Neill reported staff is still researching information for the task force to rev-ew.
A meeting between city staff/consultants and Dave Wisted, Facilities Supervisor, Nuclear
Management Company, is scheduled for December 5, 2002, at 1 I :00 a.m. This to identify
property owned by the plant, future direction of the plant, and its viewpoint.
O'Neill then updated the group on the potential Home Depot development. The preliminary plat
concept is expected in December 16 for a l 03,000 sq ft Home Depot; however, as of today there
is no confirmation. The plat also includes a 200,000 sq ft Retail B site (not committed). The plat
in the area along Chelsea Road between Cedar Street and County Rd 1 l 7. The big boxer market
does not exist in Monticello yet but it's a game of whose in first.
IDC Agenda - 12/3/02
4. Discussio^ on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to accomplish the foal of
the IDC: To rovide a continuous stream of available industrial land w-th -nfrastructure
potential.
a) U date on the formation of a subcommittee to complete the Business Park Development 1 O1
Exercise.
Koropchak reported that the HRA recommended that Com Plan Task Force complete the 101
Exercise as no need for more meetings and it appears more duplication. O'Neill stated
staff/consultants ace working to lay-out plans and how to fund an interchange prior to
establishment of a task force. Pre-planning about 30% complete with another 90 to 120 days
before completion.
b) Review the draft co v o'f the December 3 2002 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial
related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary.
No related industrial development items on the December 3, 2002 Planning Commission
Agenda.
c) Follow-u on 1DC re uest for HRA to restate use of committed funds and draft a letter to city
staff Citv Council and Plam~ing Commission.
Koropchak submitted a copy of restated resolution no. 02-13 as approved by the HRA on
November 6, 2002. Amount committed for Budget Year 2003 by the HRA, $400,000, and the
City, $365,000, for acquisition or development of industrial land.
d) Review cu--rent list of tasks established to accomplish the goal of the IDC.
Tabled until Chair Van Allen present.
5. Request b~ the IUC Membership Subcommittee of names for membership and IDC officers.
Koropchak noted that the January meeting is the annual meeting of the IDC w-th elect-on of
office--s and so forth. In November, IDC members were asked to bring forward names of
individuals in the occupations as recommended by the Membership Committee. Tapper felt a
key person for the 1DC would be a township representative. Benedetto volunteered to contact
Bill Young, Township and Lynn Dahl, Marketing, for interest in IDC membership. Macy Barger
agreed to call Dick Van Allen and Tom Lindquist for IDC Chair.
6. ReRo--ts:
BRE Scheduled Visits -Bondhus Corporation (Olson/Koropchak)
Dan and Ollie both stated John Bondhus appreciated the v-s-t and the information provided. As
business owners, the 1DC agreed with Bondhus that the local post office is not customer fi-iendly.
The IDC recommended a letter be drafted to the local postmaster addressing the customer
friendly concerns of business owners. O'Neill felt the visits should address the positiveness of
the community as just one report of negativism spoils all the good of the community. Olson gave
an example of a survey he conducted in his business noting a couple clients repeating made the
same complaints no matter what he tried. IDC members felt the objectives of the BRE visit
were met as reported in the summary. If a company plans to expand in the future and has
concerns relative to expanding or building in Monticello, the staff and council should be aware
of the concerns in order to address and resolve them. This one of the objectives of the visit.
Economic Development Report -Koropchak.
Accepted written report.
7. Other Business.
None.
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8. Adjournment.
The 1DC meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
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Ollie Koropchak, Recorde~
3. Pr
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
2002 ACTION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
Purpose
To operate as an independent lobbying organization structured to influence and assist industrial
development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota. In the broadest context focus on
overall industrial development and developers.
Goals and Direction
1. To provide a continuous stream of available industrialland with infrastructure potential.
2. To review and assess the implementation of the industrial marketing plan developed in
conjunction with the HRA for the City of Monticello.
3. To rate the effectiveness of the use of the industrial marketing plan.
4. To assign time and effort when and where it is deemed necessary to accomplish industrial
development.
3•A.
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at
7:00 a.m. in the Monticello City Hall, Academy Room. Special meetings may be called
by the Chairperson and Execurtive Director.
IL Objective: 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-u~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:
President or Chair of the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor of the City of Monticello. Non-voting.
City Staff Members: Non-voting.
Administrator of the City of Monticello.
Assistant 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 Membership Tenn: 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 many so indicate prior to the
expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish lus/her position on the
Industrial Development Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation.
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.
IDC ORGANIZATIONAL/MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES.
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VIII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee,
each member is expected to attend at least 75% of the n7eetings in any given year. A year
is defined as beginning on the 1st of January and ending the 31 th of December.
•
3C ,
2002 IDC Monthly Attendance
This is printed only as an informative report relative to the IDC Guidelines
knowing individuals participate in other functions of the IDC.
No No No
Jan Feb Mar Anr Mav Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mtn uorum uorum
Ollig X X O O LOA
Van Allen X O X X X X O X X X O
Doty X X X O X X X O X O O
Lindquist X X O X X O X O X X O
Tapper X X X X X O X X O X X
Roberts X O O O X X O O X O O
Benedetto O O X O X O O X X X X
Barger X X O X X O X X O X X
~chwientek O X O X O X X O O X X
Olson X X X O X X X O X X X
Kelli Huxford X O
Chamber O X X X O X X X X X O
COUnCII
Liaison O O O X O O O O O O O
X denotes present
O denotes absent
3c.
IDC MEMBERSHIP
2002
VOTING MEMBERS
TERM
December 2002
December 2003
December 2004
Standing Member
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
City Council Liaison
Executive Director
Support Staff
MEMBERS
Bill Tapper
Mike Benedetto
Kelli Huxford
Kevin Doty
Mary Barger
Dick Van Allen
Dan Olson
Barb Schwientek
Tom Lindquist
Tom Ollig
Don Roberts
Susie Wojchouski
Roger Belsaas
Ollie Koropchak
Rick Wolfsteller
Jeff O'Neill
Fred Patch
John Simola
OCCUPATION
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service,
Education
Service, Utility
Service, Lender
Industrial, Manufacturer
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, InsL~rance
Health Care
Service, Lender
Service, Utility
Industrial, Manufacturer
Service, Marketing
Chamber President
Mayor
4A.
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AGI{,NDA
RI;GULAIt MI+.ETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday -January 7, 2003
7:00 P.M. ~~~
Members: Dicl: Frio, Robbie Smith, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragster and Lloyd Flilgw-t
Council Liaison: Brian Stumpf
Staff: .Leff 0"Neill. Fred Patch. and Steve Grittman
Call to order.
2. Approval of the minuses of the regular Planning Commission meeting held December 3, 2002.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a variance to the buffer yard width standards.
Applicant: TDS Telecom
6. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit allowing a cell
tower in an I-] A district. Applicant: Sprint PCS and Fulfillment Systems
7. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for development stage planned writ development
approval allowing expansion of the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital. Applicant: Monticello-
Btg Lal:e Community Hospital District
8. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request to re-zone the proposed Groveland 4"' Addition
from AO (agriculture-open space) to R-l (sin~~le family residential) and 13-2 (Limited
Business). Applicant: Ocello. LLC
9. Public Hearin~~ -Consideration of a request for concept sta~~e approval of a planned unit
development for Home Depot. Applicant: Birchland Development Company..lohn
Lundsten_ .lorry Mathwig, Lee Parks. and The Ho~1~c Depot.
10. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for preliminary plat approval for the Spirit Hills
residential development. Applicant: Maplewood Development & Construction, Inc.
1 ] . Consideration to call for a public hearing to »~odify the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
12. Consideration of re-appointment for expired terms of planning. commission members
Dicl: Frio and lZod Dragster.
l3. Ad.journ
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NIONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
505 yt~~rlrrtrt Street, Suite J
NIO~VTlCELLO, NIIV X5362
December 19, 2002
Mr..lohn Roden, Postmaster
United States Post Office
331 West Broadway
Monticello, MN »362
Re: Notice of Customer Dissatisfaction
Dear NIr. Roden:
The Monticello Industrial Development Committee (IDC) is an independent lobbying organization
structured to influence and assist industrial development in and for the City of Monticello, Ntinnesota.
The lDC is made up of local business owners and civic leaders. Through the Business Retention and
Expansion Program, the (DC and the Economic Development Director visit the existing indus~if~jal
businesses of Monticello. During the visit, each business is briefed on current community activities,
provided a package of resource information, and asked to sug;est ways the community and the city can
better serve the needs of their business and employees. A summary of each visit is prepared and
reviewed for follow-through at the monthly meeting of the IDC. Thereafter, a copy of the summary rs
forwarded to the Monticello City Council and Planning Commission.
Upon a recent visit, a business suggested that the local post office be customer sensitive. During the
December meeting of the 1DC, some members of the IDC noted they also experienced poor service and
frustration with the Monticello Post Office. Particularly noted was non-delivery of mail by street address
(no listed P.O. Box) and assignment of new P.O. Box numbers without customer notification. As the
City of Monticello and the [DC work to recruit and retain businesses, it is important that all entities work
together to provide prompt and friendly service to all the businesses and residents of Monticello.
The IDC invites you to attend one of their monthly meeting for further discussion or c(irect a response to
the above address or call me at 763-271-3208. Thank you for attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
NIONTICLLLO INUUS•['Rli\L DE;VEI~OPMEN"I' COMMITTEE
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
COMMUNITY VISION &
GOVERNING POLICIES
MONTICELLO
S~EPT~EMBER 8,1997 DRAFT
The Monticello City Council is an elected body representing the citizens, businesses and other
taxpayers within the City of Monticello. As such, it is the intent of the Council to provide
representative leadership to the community and direct the resources* of the City toward achievement
of an intended vision (goals).
Boards and Commissions serve in an advisory role to the City Council, assisting the Council to make broad
decisions and support the City Council by focusing on the details required to accomplish the intended Vision.
The EDA/HRA also act as independent political subdivisions working in partnership with the City Council to
achieve the shared vision.
* RESOURCES--
Direct resources of the City include but are not limited to its personnel, budgets, boards,
commissions, consultants, machinery, buildings, public works, utilities and other capital
improvements.
• Indirect resources of the City include its citizens, businesses, community groups (i.e. IDC, MCP,
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, etc.), affiliated governmental agencies (i.e. Wright County,
Monticello School District, ECFE, Head Start, WIC, etc.).
The following statement of values and related policies are adopted by the City Council for the purpose of
providing a foundation for Council leadership and direction to the City Administration.
I. VI ION: (A definition of ends not means)
These community visions will be the basis for the City Council in making policy to achieve intended
results.
A. Values and Intended Results -
AestheticlEnvironmental
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The image of our city will be as a friendly, thriving, and proud community that has
retained its small town charm and identity.
The City will support paced growth and development so as to provide diverse,
comfortable urban neighborhoods while preserving natural amenities for public use and
end oyment.
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3. Our support of economic development will be directed toward the creation of jobs
that are not just "liveable" but prosperous, stimulate the local economy, and capable of
supporting our families and community.
4. The City will encourage reinvestment in our community and support with our
resources the economic efforts of local businesses.
5. The City will save through dedicated reserves, be prudent in its investments and
expenditures, and strive to maintain affordability of services to its citizens.
Recreational
1. The City will promote, build upon, and take advantage of our public, private, and
natural recreational amenities. We will seek to increase cooperative program_m;ng of
the community recreational facilities (civic, township, county, and school).
2. The City will seek to expand public and private recreational opportunities in the civic
core to increase downtown vitality. In providing for accessible recreation,
opportunities must be provided for people during normal leisure time. We will provide
for evening and weekend opportunities for community activities.
3. The City will maintain and promote pride in our existing recreational facilities while
continuing to develop new recreational uses and facilities which take greater
advantage of the river and our city/country setting. We will strive to link pathways
and trails to recreational destinations.
4. The City will promote `5~ser ownership" of recreational facilities through volunteerism
such as "Adopt-A-Park".
5. The City will maximize year-round opportunities for organized and unplanned
recreation for families and persons of all ages.
Spiritual
1. The City of Monticello must appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our faiths while
recognizing the oneness and diversity of our moral and ethical beliefs.
2. The City will respect diversity in faiths and facilitate cooperation to make our
community a place that protects the vulnerable and helps those in need.
3.. In governing our city, officials will uphold the highest moral and ethical standards that
reflect the values of our caring, compassionate community.
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Budget/Fiduciary Responsibilities -
1. The City Council must maintain its fiscal responsibilities and direct resources toward
the Community Vision. The Council must prohibit misdirection or waste of municipal
resources.
Personnel --
The City Council and its City Administrator will be provided opportunities for training
and personal development directed to the purposes of the City or as related to job
performance.
2. ~ Concurrent to adoption of the annual budget, the City Council will consider and
approve or deny an annual pay plan for city personnel as recommended by the City
Administrator.
3. The City Council will consider and approve or deny changes to the organizational
structure of the City as recommended by the City Administrator.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY POLICIES -BOUNDARIES & LIlVIITATIONS FOR
THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
General Responsibilities --
~1. To achieve the Vsion, the City Council authorizes the City Administrator to manage
the direct resources of the City.
2. The City Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient use of direct
resources provided by the City Council and to develop and maintain productive
channels to available indirect resources.
3. The City Administrator will uphold the ordinances and policies of the City of
Monticello.
4. The City Administrator must not tolerate unlawful acts of any kind, by any person.
Budget/Fiduciary Responsibilities -
The City Administrator must uphold the fiduciary responsibilities of the City.
2. The City Administrator is authorized sole authority to manage and directlredirect
monetary resources within the annual budget approved by the City Council. The City
Administrator must gain approval from City Council to exceed the annual budget
approved by City Council.
3. The City Administrator will make or cause to be made sound investments of municipal
• funds.
4. The City Administrator shall not pernut waste of City assets and resources.
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SCHEDULE AND WRITTEN SUMMARY FORM
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Name Mar Bar r /Koro chak Name B&B Metal Stamping, Inc.
Phone Primary Contact Alan Walter, President
FAX
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Mailing Address
Phone 763-295-6300
E-Mail None
Location 208 Dundas Road
Monticello MN 55362
FAX 763-295-6301
Date of Visit Monday, January 6, 2003 Time of Visit 1:30 p.m.
Concluded at 2:30 p.m.
Summary of Visit:
Alan inquired as to the availability of low interest money for machinery/equipment or
property acquisition without the need to create additional new job~~,,~ It appears
manufacturing businesses are looking to ' ~ ~" `"'d " °° automatizer°T n order to cut costs.
Recommendation: Forward to EDA: Can or should the EDA Business Subsidy
Guidelines be amended to require no increase in job creation for existing businesses with
residency of X number of years.
2. When is Dundas Road scheduled for completion? Recommendation: Forward to City
Council. Alan would find the completion of Dundas Road a convenient route for his
company. He was informed if the proposed commercial developments moves forward
adjacent to Dundas Road, the road would be completed.
B & B Metal Stamping has no e-mail address.
4. Kids are using the side loading dock for skateboarding and bicycling on weekends and
during the day. He has notified Sheriff's Department. T ~ -five wooden pellets stolen
last summer. Recommendation: Forward to P ice Commissi i and inform Wright
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Business Retention/Expansion Visit Summary
B & B Metal Stamping, Inc.
Monday, January 6, 2003
Ollie Koropchak and I visited with Alan Walters, President of B & B Metal Stamping,
Inc. Al was very congenial and the meeting lasted approximately one half hour. Al currently has
three full time employees and stated that business was steady over the past year. Al appeared to
be pleased that we were visiting his company and he was interested in the packet of information
we presented.
The subject of government sponsored loan programs was of significant interest to him.
Al stated that in the past few years, he had made significant investments in new equipment.
However, he was unable to tap these low interest loans because of the job creation criteria
required by most of these loan programs. We discussed why job creation was important for
government loan programs. However, Al maintained that for his business, automating equipment
versus hiring more personnel was a better financial decision. The question then arose, can the job
creation criteria be waived in certain circumstances if the loan assists in retaining a business and
it can be documented that additional personnel would be detrimental to the financial health of the
company. Ollie stated that she would discuss this with the proper finance committees in the
future.
We discussed the current and proposed city projects and how they would affect future
business and traffic patterns. Al was particularly interested the interchange at County Road 18
and I-94, as well as when Dundas Road would be paved through to Highway 25. Al stated that
• having Dundas Road paved would facilitate access to his building for the semi trucks that deliver
material and would make travel in and out of downtown much more convenient. Ollie explained
that Dundas would likely not be paved until the Home Depot project began. He was satisfied with
this answer.
When asked if he had any concerns he would like to share, Al stated that he would like to
have increased police presence in the industrial area. In the past year, Al said he had several
pallets stolen and that he has had trouble with kids skateboarding, roller skating and biking up
and down his load dock ramps. He hoped that additional police presence would deter theft and
keep the children out of the area so that they would not get hurt.
Finally, Al stated that he plans on staying in Monticello. He hopes to purchase the
building that he is currently renting. We discussed the inventory of vacant buildings and potential
building sites but he did not seem interested in purchasing any of these at this time. He stated that
he expects business to improve in 2003 and looks forward to a good yeaz.
In my opinion, it was a very amiable meeting. Al enjoys living and working in the
Monticello area. He thanked us for stopping and for acknowledging the importance of having his
company in Monticello.
Respectfully submitted by,
Mary Barger
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HRA Agenda - 1/8/03
IDC Agenda - 1/7/03
a) Downtown Redevelopment -Been in contact with Jim Graber, James & Gruber,
and Keith Kjellberg as other potential redevelopment projects.
b) Custom Sheet Metal - If the Home Depot project and Retail B development
moves forward, the HRA will be asked to create an Economic TIF District to
assist the business with land write-down. Relocation caused by proposed
development.
c) Lake Tool - At the EDA meeting, the commissioners tabled any action relative to
a request by the owners to reduce the remaining unpaid principal of the machinery
and equipment loan from $45,000 to $18,000. The owners have yet to collect all
receivables. The EDA does hold personal guarantees from each of the owners.
The EDA questioned the Iegality of selling financed machinery and equipment.
The lender is in first position. ~q, ~~ ,
d) BRE visits are scheduled for B & B Metal Stamping, Double Bull Archer ~,' ~~•
Vector Tool, Suburban Manufacturing, and Aroplax.
e) All TIF documents now recorded at County. Upon summarizing the TIF Districts
and Development Contracts, it was noted the County certified the 2002 local tax
rate as 128% for District Nos 1-29 and I-30 instead of 145%. I've called the
Cotulty Auditor's Office.
f) UMC -Panels are scheduled for delivery in late January.
g) TCDC - It is my understanding TCDC lost a contact and lay-off has occun~ed at
the Monticello facility.
h) Midwest Graphics building -There is a potential tenant for the building.
i) Next Northwest development and interchange comp plan meeting with Xcel and
NMC personnel, city staff and consultants scheduled for January 23, 8:30 a.m.
j) Production Stamping -Call from Charlie Pfeffer asking me to call Les Wurm
relative to plans to construct in spring. Charlie states no deal as Les is tuiable to
sell existing building, however, does not return Charlie's calls. I have not
authorized Ehlers to certify this TIF District.
k) One lead for 20,000 sq ft building. Production of counter-tops. Exist in Rockford.
Noted Wright County Partnership Business Ethics.
I) Central MN Housing Project -One home was delivered and set Dec 26 with
another scheduled for December 27. The Contract reads 3 homes completed by
December 31.2002, and all 1 I homes completed by end of 2003. Home loan
closing expected by January 3I, 2003.
m) Steve, it's my assumption you'll accept the appointment as HRA commissioner
for another 5-year term. Council appoints January 13, 2003.
n) Christmas cards mailed to all industrial businesses.
o) Note the Chamber has selected Thursday, May 15, 2003, as their annual Golf
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HRA Agenda - 1/8/03
IDC Agenda - 1/7/03
Outing at the Monticello Country Club
If OK with the Chamber, the HRA/IDC
Marketing Committee needs to meet to discuss sponsoring a bus tour and gratis
golf for developers.
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ANNEXATION CRITERIA
ID Approx. Acreage Comp Plan Guided Concept Plan Preliminary Plat Utilities
1 27.06 (R-1) Approved Pending eed Study
2 21.47 (R-1) A roved A roved vailable
3 38.96 (R-lA) Pending Pending vailable
a 39.78 (R-1 A) A roved A roved vailable
5 17.39 Med. Den. Attach Pending Pending vailable
6 34.55 (R-1 A) Pendin Pendin vailable
7 107.40 Ind/R-1 Not Cont guous Yet
8 39.60 (R-1A) Not Cont guous Yet
9 67.55 (R-1) Not Cont uous Yet
10 37.66 (R-1) None Available None Availabl Available
11 56.72 (R-1) None Available None Available Available
12 39.96 (R-1) Under bevel t
13 40.35 (R-1) Under Developm ent t Avail.
14 31.03 Ind t Avail.
15 26.27 (R-1) A roved A roved vailable
1s 6060 Ind ~ Approved ~ Pending vailable
+ = Proceed with annexation by Ordinance or Joint Resolution
0 =Wait for development of potential new MOAA Agreement or completion of necessary studies/plarm'ng
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2003 Membership Dues Renewal
Contact: Ollie Koropchak
Company: Industrial Development Committee
Address: 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1
City, State, Zip: Monticello, MN 55362
2003 Dues Amount: $500.00
Payment Due by: Upon Receipt
Make checks payable to: Economic Development Partnership of Wright County
Remit to:
Economic Development Partnership of Wright County
6800 Electric Drive
Rockford, MN 55373
S Thank you for your membership support
Please include bottom portion with payment.
2003 MembershipDues Renewal ¢ f~G.
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Contact: Ollie Koropchak
Company: Industrial Development Committee
Address: 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1
City, State, Zip: Monticello, MN 55362
2003 Dues Amount: $500.00
Payment Due by: Upon Receipt
Make checks payable to: Economic Development Partnership of Wright County
Remit to:
Economic Development Partnership of Wright County
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Rockford, MN 55373
(NDUSTR(AL DEVELOPMENT COMNI[TTEE
Montiieello, Minnesota
.(anuary 9, 200>
Bruce "Chie(en, Mayor
City of Monticello
~0~ Walnut Street, Suite 1
Monticello, MN ~~362
Dear Mavor Thielen:
The Monticello Industrial Development Committer (IDC) requests the attendance of the Mayor
at their monthly meetings because the IDC is irlentitied as one of the indirect resources of the
City within the City of Monticello Community Vision & Governing Policies; the Mission
Statement of the IDC is to maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs i.n the
City of Monticello, and historically, t11is mission statement has been supported by the City
Council with the Niayor sci~~~in~~ as the Council Liaison to the IDC. This collaborate effort has
proven and remains l:ey to the success of industrial development within the City of Monticello.
The IDC meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July) at 7:00 a.m. in the ~~cademy Room
at City Hall. IDC: officers elected for 2003 are Mary Barger, Chair, and Tom Lindquist, Vice
Chair.
T}1e IDC understands the Mayor and Council Members will consider annual appointments at
their meeting of January 13, 2003, and they request the Mayor be appointed to the IDC.
Thanf< you for consideration of this appointment.
i\~ION"(~IC[/L,LU INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMEN"h CONIMII'~hEI
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Staff Reco~unendation
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Shermer '~
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Jim Shultz '~
Ken Shultz 't
Ken Shultz
Future
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Chris Klein
Loren O'Brien
Gold Nugget
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Groveland Iv
Chadwick ~
ANNEXATION CRITERIA
ID Approx. Acreage Comp Plan Guided Concept Plan Preliminary Plat Utilities
1 27.06 (R-1) Approved Pending eed Study
2 21.47 (R-1) A roved A roved vailable
3 38.96 (R-iA) Pending Pending vailable
4 39.78 (R-1 A) A roved A proved vailable
5 - 17.39 Med. Den. Attach Pending Pending vailable
6 34.55 (R-1A) Pendin Pendin vailable
7 107.40 Ind/R-1 Not Cont guous Yet
8 39.60 (R-1 A) Not Cont guous Yet
9 67.55 (R-1) Not Cont uous Yet
10 37ss (R-1) None Available None Availabl Available
11 56.72 (R-1) None Available None Available Available
12 39.96 (R-1) Under Devel t
13 40.35 (R-1) Under Devel nt t Avail.
14 I 31.03 Ind t Avail.
15 26.27 (R-1) ~ A roved A roved vailable
1s so.so Ind i Approved Pending vailable
+ = Proceed with annexation by Ordinance or Joint Resolution
0 =Wait for development of potential new MOAA Agreement or completion of necessary studies/plarmin~