IDC Agenda 10-07-2003•
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003
IDC MEETING - 7:00 A.M. -CITY HALL
UMC OPEN HOUSE/TOUR - 8:00 A.M.
AGENDA
• MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 7, 2003 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
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MEMBERS: Chair Mar~ar er, Vice Chair To mdquist, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Tom
~g, Donrts, Mike B detto, Barb Sctek, Dan ~n, Kelli
Hurd, Tom ~ki, and Lynge~bahl.
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Bruce Thielen.
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. I . Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the
meeting.) ''1 ~ b v ~ '~''-
7:02 2. Vote to approve the September 2, 2003 IDC minutes. ~(- (~. n ~ '
7:05 3. Updates by Mayor Thielen:
A. Progress of annexation agreement and future township/city council
meetings.
B. Meeting of city officials to set 2003 Council's Community Vision
& Governing Policies.
C. Update and progress on the proposed I-94 and County Rd 18
interchange and I-94 realignment.
7:15 4. Reports:
A. Economic Development Report -Koropchak.
B. Industrial Land Subcommittee -Barger, Van Allen, Frie,
Wolfsteller, and Koropchak.
7:50 5. 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 infrastn~chire potential.
A. Review the draft copy of the October 7, 2003 Planning
Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote
on an IDC position or action if necessary.
I. None.
7:55 7. Other Business.
Chamber Updates -Chamber/IDC Banquet -Tuesday, October 14, 2003)
8:00 8. Adjournment. (Attend UMC Open House and Tour as IDC group)
MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 2, 2003 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Mary Barger, Vice Chair Tom Lindquist, Dick Van Allen,
Dan Olson, Tom Feaski, and Lynne Dahl.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Tapper, Tom Ollig, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Barb
Schwientek, and Kelli Huxford.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Bruce Thielen.
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Wolfsteller and Ollie Koropchak.
GUESTS: Bret Weiss, WSB & Associates, City Engineer
John Chadwick and Jim Bowers, Otter Creek Crossing
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 Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Chair Mary Barger called the September IDC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
2. Vote to approve the Iune 3 2003 and August ~ 2003 IDC. minutes.
DAN OLSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 3, 2003 IDC MINUTES.
SECONDED BY DICK VAN ALLEN AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS OR
ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
TOM FEASKI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 5, 2003 IDC
MINUTES. SECONDED BY DICK VAN ALLEN AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS
OR ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
3. lohn Chadwick and Jim Bowers presentation.
Chair Barger informed members that on Friday, Mr. Chadwick had called and requested
to be on the IDC agenda. John Chadwick and Jim Bowers introduced themselves and
stated they purchased the 181 acres of land in the southwest corridor of Monticello in
1998. A portion of the property is used for a mining gravel business of which, this last
month, the most gravel ever had been shipped. The initial discussions for use of the 181-
acre property included relocation of local businesses such as the beer distributor..
bus/transportation, Ruff's auto, oil service and ready mix plant. This to keep the local
businesses and tax base in town. The intent for the ready mix plant was to locate within
the gravel mine hole adding a berm and landscaping. This within seven years (wrap up of
gravel mine). Then came 9/1 I and the down-turn in the economy resulting in a 1:6
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industrial vacancy rate. He distributed supporting information to IDC members.
Chadwick asked the IDC for a motion to support the text which he saw consistent with
the approved concept stage PUD. He read a portion of the Planning Commission Agenda
text, second paragraph: While there may be occasions where residential uses are more
appropriate than some of designated industrial areas ............. Noting Area A being the
area for future study, he continued that the power lines in this area were not an obstacle to
residential development but an observation. Pictures illustrated wetlands and trees to
support residential use with power poles 800 ft apart. Secondly, he asked for a motion of
support for School Blvd extension to Chelsea Road. In anticipation of relocation of the
ready mix plant, the question was raised: How would they access the property yet in the
township? The property would be accessible through temporary use if acceptable to the
City and Township. The IDC would consider the request under Agenda Item 6A2.
4. Information items by City En~~neer Bret Weiss.
A. Results of the water table study for the northerly 286 acres of the Osowski
pro~ert~
Bret Weiss, City Engineer Consultant, said he was asked to research the amount of land
available for development and the ground water level for the 286-acre site located in the
northwest corridor known as the Osowski property. This area according to the old
MOAA Land Use Map was designated as industrial. Bret provided each member with a
copy of WSB site review method and results stating 31 acres of the 286 acres contained
wetlands. He noted additionally, some areas appear to have been disturbed by drain the
and other activities. An advantage to wetlands is that in some cases they can serve as
future storm ponds. The next step would be to get a topography (surface features and
contours) of the area perhaps from the County. The County flies the area every couple of
years. Or monitor the area with the use of piezometers (hydrostatic pressure) over time
(three months or more).
B. Update and progress on the proposed I-94 and County Rd 18 interchange and I-94
reali n~ent.
Bret Weiss gave a history of the I-94 and County Road 18 and MDOT plans to realign the
I-94 bridge. Staff is working with Streeter, a developer; Weinard, major land owner; and
the Ready Mix Plant, for relocation. Bret noted MDOT's list of issues: Cost and ground
water, storm water drainage, neighborhood access, maximize access to Ready Mix site,
utility crossing, signal spacing, trail, right-of--way, and trunk sanitary sewer line. It is
proposed, the City will purchase the Ready Mix Site. Also under consideration is the
Fallon Avenue over-pass and Chelsea Road upgrade. The City has an option on a site in
the township, on Highway 25 South by the Gun Club as a possible site for the Ready
Mix. The RR tracks are only used by the Power Plant. City is working on a finance plan
to assess vacant land with business owners assessed for Chelsea Road upgrade. MDOT is
non-committal. Earliest re-alignment start, 2005, with interchange start maybe 2004.
Asked about the future of the Orchard Road/I-94 interchange, Bret replied the Cty Rd
18/I-94 interchange will set a finance model for the westside which has more land to
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5. Updates b_y Mayor Thielen:
A. Pro~rPss of annexation agreement and future township/city council meetings.
A letter has been sent by the City to the Township suggesting afollow-up meeting prior
to the end of September to discuss these options: Merger of city/township, annexation by
State Statutes, or renew agreement with city in lead position. Whether annexation by 60
acres or to ask the State to look at the big picture, the main reason is for "planning".
B. Meeting of city officials to set 2003 Council's Community Vision & Governing
Policies.
No meeting date has been set.
C. 2004 City Budget.
The preliminary budget adopted by Council includes the request for $100,000 for
industrial development/land and matched funds by the HRA. Although the city has
raised more money, they get $300,000 less. The City's tax share should drop reported
Wolfsteller.
5. Reports:
A. Marketing Subcommittee -Lindquist reported the Subcommittee decided to
participate in the Golf Outing sponsored by the Economic Development
Partnership of Wright County. Agreeing to be a hole sponsor at $300, a
promotional card with a $1,000 reward for a successful industrial lead will be
distributed.
B. Economic Development Report -Accepted Koropchak's report as written.
6. Discussion on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to accomplish the
foal of the IDC• To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with
infiastructure potential.
A. Review the draft copy of the September 2 2003 Planning Commission Agenda
for industrial related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if
necessary.
1. THE -Continued interim use/conditional use permit allowing outside
storage. The IDC saw this as a city problem and suggested the use
of outside storage be consistent among businesses.
2. Otter Creek - Contimled an amendment to the comprehensive plan and
consideration of an amendment to a concept stage planned unit
development for Otter Creek Crossing. Lindquist questioned the multi
uses and reiterated the IDC's goal to maximize the amount of available
industrial land. Feaske asked if the IDC should support purchase of Areas
B & C? DICK VAN ALLEN MADE A MOTION TO RE-AFFIRM THE
IDC'S MOTION OF AUGUST 5, 2003, SUPPORTING STAFF"S
RECOMMENDATION. TOM FEASKI SECONDED THE MOTION
AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates -Chamber President Feaski reported that Congressman Mark
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Kennedy spoke at the Chamber meeting in August and that he and Senator Mark
Ourada are working with Susie to get Governor Pawlenty as guest speaker for the
IDC/Chamber Banquet on Tuesday, October 14 at Silver Springs Golf Course.
This along-shot. Monticello Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at
the High School. Booths are available.
Adjournment.
VAN ALLEN MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC MEETING. SECONDED
BY FEASKI AND WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 9:00 A.M.
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4A. Consideration of Executive Director's Report.
a) Marketing -
250 brochures were mailed last week to state medical related companies with similar SIC
(Standard Industrial Codes) as UMC.
Monticello Promotional Card -This promotion started at the Golf Event of the Wright
County Economic Development Partnership on September 25. The Marketing
Committee is a Tournament Sponsor. Will give out towels, tees, brochures, and
promotion card.
The HRA and EDA application forms and process information sheets are being redone
for consistency among the Development Services Department forms.
The Monticello Site Location Guide modeled after Elk River is in draft stage and needs
attention.
The Marketing Committee needs to check out membership ($300 annual) to this sales
leads-browse leads of which a portion was faxed to me from Olson General Contractors.
b) Industrial Banquet hosted by the Chamber is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at the
Silver Springs Golf Course. Invitations being mailed.
c) UMC -News release by Olson General Contractors and received check for balance of
HRA administrative costs. The City will give a large green plant at the open house since
my budget and for consistency didn't allow for the professional photo. I know they are
planning a ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6. You should receive an
invitation for the week-long open house. Get this, UMC called last week asking for ideas
to entertain out-of--town guests. I thought two people but turns out to be 20 from Stryker
Howmedica Osteonics. Does that help the local economy or what? My son works for
Stryker, he's district manager for 5 eastern states in the knee and hip replacement division
not the machining division. Small world.
d) Industrial leads -
H-Window Building - A Minneapolis company is looking at the building. The executive
vice president golfed at the Rotary Golf (I believe guest of Dan Olson) outing last week.
I was doing registrations and he asked to talk to me. It is my understanding via the real
estate agent, the building will be on auction, October 22, if not sold. Will accept a
minimum bid of $22 million.
Remmele Building -Being looked at by a manufacturer (wanted water bills) and local
company.
High tech-medical company -Attached is a follow-up letter to --------- after receiving a
response from initial letter and marketing information. Wolfsteller and Andrews OK
with "the carrot" within the letter. I called Mr. Linder, hope to schedule a visit of their
Maple Grove facility to plant a seed for future development I did notice the Kaus
Anderson construction trailer on site. Pm still excited that the cold call letter resulted in a
response.
~~~1 - Attached is a similar letter (initial) mailed to this medical related
company. This lead came from Olson General Contractors. They wrote the Dir.
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Engineering and I wrote the CEO. I talked with Mr. McGoldrick on September 19, and
because of his busy schedule Pm to email him in mid October to set a time to meet in the
cities. He said they were looking in the southwestern metro, Chanhassen area. They are
a developer of MIR-guided laser technology who plan to establish a manufacturing
facility in the Twin Cities area. Olson hasn't heard from the Engineer. Company is
customer of UMC.
Ed Sorgatz, Olson General Contractors, told me their company has established a
relationship with another potential customer.
Need to follow-up on another couple of leads from State and other. Large grocery
distributor still looking.
e) TIF Management - When I completed the July 30 Audit Reports for the State, a red
flag came up stating the need to modify the budgets for a couple of old districts because
the actual expenditures exceeded the budgeted expenditures; although, actual revenues
exceeded actual expenditures. Mark Ruff said they were OK not to worry.
Close-out decertified Economic TIF Districts -Mark suggested this was a good time to
close these decertified districts which can be a bonus to the City/HRA. The HRA will
reimburse the County for excess tax increment, the County will reimburse the City for
their portion which can be designated for future industrial development. Pm in the
process of comparing by district the actual amount of administrative cost expended to the
10% allowance. We have two pre-1990 economic districts with no pooling restrictions.
f) The industrial land group met September 26 including Dan Frie. I received a copy of
the Contract to Market being prepared for use by Big Lake as an option to acquiring land.
The group will weigh the pros and cons. There has been some interest by John
Chadwick to deal with the City. The Gold Nugget people appear interested to work with
the city as well.
g) For your information Lori Kraemer's last day of employment at the City of Monticello
is October 3. She's moving on to a part-time position. Lori made sufficient
contributions to the community as well as having served as Secretary to the Development
Services Department. P11 miss her. Please wish her well.
h) Received notice from Standard Iron & Wire Works that they are consolidating their
Monticello manufacturing to Alexandria and Sauk Centre facilities. Up for lease is
36,000 sq ft, 24 foot clear ceiling of manufacturing space with a 5 ton crane. Monticello
will remain their headquarters which employs about 50 people.
i) Genereux Fine Wood Products is holding an open house on Thursday, October 23, 3-7
p.m. IDC members are invited. Please RSVP. See attached.
j) 20,000 sq ft manufacturing -Looking from Albertville to Clearwater. Lead from real
estate agent St. Cloud.
k) Annual Minnesota Development Conference -October 8-10. I'll be attending.
1) Quad County Economic Development meeting -October 2, 1-3 pm.
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Auction to be held onsite at 1324 Oakwood Drive East, Monticello, MN
Monticello is located on I-94 between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Cloud, MN. Take exit
193 (Buffalo/Monticello), then South on MN Hwy 25, the Left on Dundas Road, then
Right at Oakwood Drive (County Road 117) to auction site.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
BIDDER REGISTRATION: Although there is no obligation to bid, all prospective buyers MUST register to
bid at the auction. DOWN PAYMENT: $100,000 down on purchase agreement day of auction in certified
funds. CLOSING: Closing will take place on or before November 22, 2003, the date of closing and posses-
sion. FAILURE TO CLOSE BY THE BUYER: If for any reason you are unable to complete the transaction,
your down payment money will be forfeited. PROPERTY INSPECTION: Preview of this property if you wish
to bid on it is essential. This parcel is sold in "as is", "where is" condition. Property will be sold subject to all
easements, restrictions, zoning, and other matters of record. Inspection and auction orientation are from
10:OOam-2:OOpm, Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the property site. For a private showing please call Terry
F ey at Fahey Sales Agency, Inc. (952) 758-4113 or Garfield Clark at Garfield Clark and Associates (612)
-6688 TITLE: This property will be sold free and clear from any and all liens and encumbrances but sub-
~ect to any zoning, environmental, or other municipal, federal and state laws, easements, rights of way or
other matters of record. SELLER, BROKER ~ AUCTIONEERS D{SCLAIMER: All announcements made
by the auctioneer shall take precedence over any previously written material or oral statements made. Con-
duct of the auction, increments of the bidding and decisions as to the high bidder will be at the direction and
sole discretion of the auctioneer. The information contained in this brochure and advertising is subject to the
inspection and verification by all parties. No liability for its accuracy, error or omissions is assumed by the
owners, auctioneers, or the agents. TERMS: $100,000 down on purchase agreement day of the auction.
Balance in full due on or before November 22, 2003, the date of closing and possession. Buyers to have fi-
nancing arrangements made prior to the auction with no contingencies what-so-ever accepted on auction
day. 1031 tax exchange language can be included in the purchase agreement at the buyers request, how-
ever, any 1031 tax exchange shall not alter the terms, conditions, or closing date of this transaction. This
property sells with a reserve of $2.2 million and will sell absolute over and above that amount. A 3% buyers
premium applies on this parcel and shall be made part of the purchase price. Example: A selling bid price of
$3 million plus 3% = a contract purchase price of $3,090,000. TAXES: The real estate taxes due in the year
2003 will be prorated between the buyer and the seller as of the date of closing. .AGENCY DISCLOSURE:
Fahey Sales Agency, Inc. and Garfield Clark and Associates represent the seller in this real estate transac-
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The building, consisting of 51,990 sq. ft. of 20' high cIE
cast high rib finished panel with 12" bat insulation. The plant has 3 overhead doors
sprinkler system. HID light fixtures, locker and storage area with 4 wire, 3 phase elec
open atrium, sprinkler system, showroom, FWA gas heat, central air, restrooms, half b~
tion. The site consists of 10.48 acres. Zoned industrial. PID#: 155018002120. The s
Road, with access to each. The building is serviced by a bituminous parking lot with cc
improvements are located on the West half of the site providing for ample expansion
water, natural gas, electricity and telephone.
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12 recessed loading docks. Infrared space heat, complete humidification system and
al. The office area consists of 8,376 square feet in two floors with tiled entry, 2 story
>, offices, conference and storage areas. Completely wired with category 5 communica-
has 630.18 feet of frontage on Oakwood Drive and 731.92 feet of frontage on Dundas
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Monticello is located on I-94 between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Cloud, MN. Take
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then Right at Oakwood Drive (County Road 117) to auction site.
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Thanks for introducing yourself at the Rotary Golf Outin`, today. I hope you had tun and maybe
even came away with a few prizes. '
I ~york as the Economic Development Director for the City of Monticello promoting industrial
business `,rowth and retention includin, job and wage lzvel creatiun. The H-Window building
was constructed in about 1937 by the Winkelman Buildin~z Corporation. St. Cloud, iVi~1 and
some ~~ears Later was doubled in size. Should purchase the buildin`, and wish to lease-out a
portion of the building, tlTis lease information can be added to the City Web Site
(~L~~~t~.ci.m~~r,ticellc~.tTTn us) From time to time. I receive calls from businesses or individuals
looking for lease space. I'd be happy to market your space and refer the interested parties to your
contact person.
:lttached Is a marketuT`, brochure and other journals promotim~ the City of iVlonticello. Should
you have t'urther questions about 1~[onticello or if [can assist in any other wa}~. please call me at
763-_'71-3?03. (look f'or«ard to hearings from you.
Sincerely.
CITY OF ~IONTICELLU
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Ofticc of Public Works. 909 Culf Cuurx Rd., Montic;cllu. MN 55362 • (7fi3) 295-3170 • Fax: (763) 371-3272
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Dear `L'yck:
Thank volt for the telephone call of ~•esterda~~ and for responding to the marketin_ information
from the City of Monticello. I con;ratulate ~e on their proposed construction of a
260,000 square foot manufacturing facility in vlaple Grove. Should some unforeseeable event
cat.tse A to re-consider their site location decision, the City of iV(onticello is
prepared to offer the fol[o~ving T[F package based on some assumptions and
subject to job and wave level ,Toals.
.Assumptions: Commence construction in 200. first tai increment in 2006.
Construction of a 260,000 square foot mar.>.tfacturin~ facility.
Acquisition of at least 1 ~ acres of Light IndustrialBusiness Campus
Zoned Land.
Site Location - ~[onticello Commerce Center (south side of East Chelsea
Road).
Land Price: 56.3-f0 per acre.
Otter valid throu_h December 31, 2003.
Subject to: Job and ~yage level ~~oals.
City Codes and Zoning, Ordinances.
TIF requirements.
TIF Otter: The City of ~~iontictllo offers to write-down I x.30 acres of industrial land
to X1.00 (a S1.000.000 value) throu~_h the pay-as-you-go finance method
Dyer nine ~•ears at 6.~°% interest rate.
Ifyou are interested in pursuing this offer ~r have questions. please call mr at 763-271-3203.
.Additionally, the City of ~Ionticellu has successfully ucured two grants of'S~OO.000 and
5290,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The
City then lent the dollars to Twin City Die Castings Company and Ultra Machining Company
Monticello City Hall, SUS Walnut Strcet. Suite 1. Monticello, MN 55362-8831 • (763) 295-271 1 • Fax: (763) 395-4404
Office of Public Works, 9(X) Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 • (763) 295-3170 • Fax: (763) 271-3272
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(UMC) respectively at a low interest rate of2.75%. Additionally, the City has its own revolving
loan fiend program which oti'ers an interest rate of up to ?% below prime. Loan amounts are
based on job and wa~`e level creation and fund balance. Real estate development and machinery
and equipment are eligible costs. Upon meeting ~vith~l~ to obtain estimated
project costs and job/wage level information. [would be happy to prepare a f nancial proposal
from the City of Monticello.
Wyck. I plan to call you to set up a date to visits in Maple Grove to see first-hand your
operation and product lines. This to establish a relationship between the City of Monticello and
in hopes of exploring future expansion projects. As you can see, the City of
Monticello has manv amenities to offer the employees of~ and offers apro-active
financial package to quality manufacturing businesses such as
look forward to hearin~~ ~ ~~• As always, I
from you.
Sincerely,
CITY OF iVIONTICELLO
Ollie Koropchak
Economic Development Director
c: Bruce Thielen. Mayor
Rick ~~~olfsteller.:•ldministrator
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RE: Site Starch for manufacturing plant in r~tinnesota.
Dear Mr. McGoldrick:
Congratulations to r .for its decision to establish a manufacturin, plant in
iVtinnesota within the next near.
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offer : and its employees? The City of Monticello is located alon~t [-9=1. one of
the fastest growing corridors in the State of IV[innesota, just ;0-3~ minutes northwest of
iVlinneapolis. [t's 100 square-mile school district has a population of 13,000 and the city has
population of nearly 10.000. Our housin`_ permit trend has an annual avera~~e of 2~0 permits.
Sevin housin`_ sub-divisions recently received approval which will add another 1,13 units. This
demonstrates housing options for ~~employees. "fhe Monticello Community
Center. the ~~Iississippi River. 19 city parks, pathways, numerous soccer and softball/baseball
fields. and golfcourses provide residents with mama recreations( opportunities. The
-IonticelloiBi~_ Lake F(ospital is currently in its second expansion in three years and a new state-
ot=the-art hi~,h school was completed in 1999. Two market-rate independent senior housing
facilities. one assisted-livin`, facility with memory-loss units, and a nursing home provide
alternative livin~~ choices for loved ones of your emplo}'ees.
'Chr Cih~ continues to work with developers on downtown redevelopment and big box retail
~(evrlc~pments. Currently, the cite. a developer, and the ~(innrsota Department of Transportation
art re•.~ie~~in_, plans and func(ing for a new (-9:1 interchan~_e at County Road 13. This is brim,
driven by a planned retail d~velopmcnt. This proposed interchan~_e will add a second exit point
het~~een I-~)-~ ,end the ~(onticello Commerce Center. an industrial park. Either the I-t)-~~Trunk
I fi~_h~~av ?~ Interrhnn~,e or the proposed I-9-}/County Ruud I Y Interchan~_r would provide direct
seers; to your rustomcr and ,uppl}• base in iVlinnesota. the U.S., and Canada.
Monticello City Hall, SUS Walnut Street, Suite I, Monticello, MN 55362-8831 • (763) 395-271 I • Fax: (763) 295-•3404
Office of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 • (763) 295-3170 • Fax: (763) 271-3272
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dlr. McC;~~l~lrick
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l'ltra ~lachinin~_ Company- (L'~1C). ~~•hich manufacturers medical instruments and devices.
mo~•ed into their ne~~• 70.000 square toot uffice.~manufacturing facility located in the ~tonticelio
Commerce Center this ~ti-eek. .-fit least -t0 acres of industriaVbusiness.campus land remains in the
~lonticrllu Commence Center. an ideal site for your manufacturing facility. W~tv nut ot~'rr your
emplo~~ees a place to call home ~~•ithout tragic congestion and the friendliness and pride of a
small-to~~n communit~•? lust `_iye me a call at 763-?71-3?0S for a tour of ~tilonticello and its
industrial sites.
Lastly-. the Cit~• of Monticello has been successful at securing grants from the State of Minnesota
for industrial use. .additionally. eye offer Tax Increment Financing and a belo~~•-prime intzrest
rate loan pro~~ram for real estate development ur machinery/equipment purchase to qualit}~ing
businesses. :~ financial proposal will be prepared upon receiyin`z information on project size
and jobi«-a`Te ~_oals.
I look font~ard to hearin_ from Again. please call me at (763) ?71-308
or a-mail mz at oflie.koropchak c~~ci.monticello.mn.us.
~~'ith ..'arm re~_ards.
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Enclosures
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Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 10:08 AM
To: press -real estate
Subject: Olson /U MC News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLSON COMPLETES HQ FOR ULTRA MACHINING COMPANY
For information contact:
Craig Hegdahl
Olson General Contractors
763-535-181
New Hope, Minnesota, September 23, 2003 Olson General Contractors, Znc. (Olson)
announced that they have completed construction of a state-of-the-art, 73,000
square foot corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for Ultra Machining
Company (UMC) in Monticello, Minnesota.
Situated on a 10-acre site, the facility features a pre-cast concrete exterior
envelope with liberal use of glass in both the office and production areas. Large
.glass expanses are also used internally to minimize a sense of separation between
the two spaces. The large, central atrium is topped with a 201 skylight. The
majority of electrical, phone, data wiring and process piping is fed to p' ant
equipment via underground conduit. Utilizing a new terrazzo-like floor finish, the
entire production area creates a clean, sloe}; atmosphere.
UMC has imported 60 large diameter trees to transform the flat sand plain into an
attractive outdoor envlronmer.t, as •r;e'__ as Completed extensive grading tc help
create an interesting terrain on an otherwise flat site. They have added an or_-
site coal}:i_^.a trail o~rerlooking an adjoining pond.
Olson was selected at the projectls design/build contractor early in the process.
The firm then assisted in all facets of its de•relepment process, includinc: site
selection; pursuit of financial assistance from the City; assembly of the team
partners, including architects, engineers and subcontractors; facilitating the
competitive bid process; and dir=_cting the construction process through completio
to achieve UMCIs goals for form, function and budget.
Established in 1968, with over 90 employees, Ub1C provides precision-machined part
and assemblies for the medical, aviation and commercial industries. UMC is an ZSO
9002 certified company with capabilities that include turning, milling, wire E~?~1
and Swiss turning. The company excels in difficult-to-machine materials such as
stainless steel, titanium, hastellc}-, waspaloy, stellite and other high
temperature alloys. For more information, visit ~r~ww.uitramc.com.
Founded in ~9G9, Olson General Contractors specializes in non-residential
construction and renovation. For mere information regarding Olsen General
Contractors, please contact Craig Hegdahl at 763-535-181.
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INDUSTRIAL LAND GROUP
September 26, 2003
HRA Commissioner Dan Frie, IDC members Mary Barger and Dick Van Allen, City Staff Rick
Wolfsteller and Ollie Koropchak.
GOAL: TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS STREAM OF AVAILABLE
INDUSTRIAL LAND WITH POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
POTENTIAL.
1. Industrial Site Options
Monticello Commence Center, Gold Nugget, Otter Creek Crossing, Paumen, Osowski.
2. Potential Funding Options.
City/HRA Fund, $931,000; Public Infrastructural Grant; TIF; Remmele parcel sale
3. Pros and cons of potential Site Control Options.
Contract of Marketing; Acquisition/Infrastructure; Acquisition
4. Targeted market (zoning codes and ordinancesl.
Business campus, light industrial, or heavy industrial.
5. Recommendation approval b_y HRA and IDC.
City Staff support.
6. Presentation to City Council. (Set date as goal.)
Reasons for recommendation perhaps supported by an appraisal.
7. Offer to landowners for control of site.
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday -October 7, 2003
6:00 P.M.
Members: Dick Frie, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsien, Lloyd Hilgart, and David Rietveld
Council Liaison: Brian Stumpf
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Steve Grittma~l
Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Conunission meeting held September 2, 2003.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a ~ foot variance to the required setbacks for
residential driveways. Applicants: Leola Backsh-om and Heidi & Wayne Bachler
6. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of an ordinance amendment allowing car washes by
conditional use permit in the central community district; and continued public hearing to
consider a request for a conditional use permit allowing a carwash in the central community
district, and a request for a variance to the bufferyard requirements. Applicant: Broadway Kwik
Stop, LLC
7. Consideration of a request for a simple subdivision to create two buildable parcels. Applicant:
City of Monticello
8. Set date for open house to discuss possible amendments to the comprehensive plan regarding
single family to attached townhouse unit ratios.
9. Discuss information compiled from other cities regarding ordinances for sandwich board signs.
i® Adjourn
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IDC RECOMMENDATION
to the
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 5, 2003 and re-affirmed September 2, 2003x
Planning Commission Agenda Item No. 8. Consideration of a request to amend the Monticello
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and consideration of an amendment to a planned unit
development.
Recommendation: The IDC recommends and finds the staff recommendation of Alternative
Action No. 2 to table the request and direct the developer and planning staff to prepare concept
plan revisions as workable. The IDC concurs with the recommendation to reduce the residential
density in the 19 acres of Area C by incorporating industrial development along the power lines
and enforcing the R-2A standards.
Reason of recommendation: The R-2A land use serves as a transition between residential and
industrial land uses and incorporating industrial development along the power Imes maximizes
the I1-A land use within Area C of the PUD. The Comp Plan identified the entire 180 acres of
Otter Creek as industrial.
* John Chadwick and Jim Bowers attended the IDC meeting of September 2, 2003 and requested
support from the IDC for the proposed residential land use within Otter Creek. Chadwick noted
the proposed site (Area C) was better used for residential because it contained tree cover,
significant water features and hillside views. The power lines are not an obstruction, but an
observation. The IDC approved a motion re-affirming their August recommendation which is
consistent with the recommendation of the planning staff.
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