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IEDC Agenda - 08/01/2023AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, August 1, 2023 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center Members: Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Vice Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Tracy Hinz, Liz Calpas, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Eric Olson, Ryan Schmitz, Rob Stark, Tony Velishek Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. June 6, 2023, meeting minutes C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 2. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of Appointing Liz Kokesh as a Member of the IEDC B. Table Topic — 2023 Legislative Session Authorized Economic Development Funding — MN -DEED Business Assistance Programs - Jim Thares 3. Liaison Updates A. Economic Development • Roundtable Event Update — Steering Committee Members • Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast Event Update • 2nd Qtr. Building Permits • Prospects and Projects Update • Planning Commission B. City Council Update C. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) D. Chamber of Commerce 4. Other Business A. Next Meeting Reminder— Date: September 5, 2023 5. Adjournment (8:00 a.m.) INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) DRAFT MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center Members Present: Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Vice Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Tracy Hinz, Jerad Merchant, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Corey Ritter, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol Members Absent: Wayne Elam, Ryan Schmitz, Rob Stark, Tony Velishek Liaisons Present: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss 1. Call to Order Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to order at 7:04 a.m. Approve Minutes: LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 2, 2023, REGULAR MEETING Iu11��JIL�.��Z•li�'�:l��l�:%��I•]n.7�.j�a�•r•)t�[•]�wc•>�[•]►[�1a:1:11�1��re1u1► [•PL�'� Consideration of Addine Items to the Aeenda None 2. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of Accepting resignation of Ryan Schmitz L��1:�e\7L�a�lu1_�:J•1[•1,�L��7C•le��Z�i��7L�:i�.y[�lVe��[•L[•]�:�7eL[.�y7Wl�t� ERIC OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. Table Topic — Wright County Workforce Pathways Update Jolene Foss, Wright County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director, presented an update on the Wright County Pathways. Wright County Economic Partnership (WCEP) is a Non -Profit corporation and is supported by local and county governments as well as area businesses. The WCEP has been collaborating with the Wright County Technical Center (WTC) and Central MN Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS)/Career Force Center on the Workforce Pathways Initiative to create long-term community through education, training, and collaboration. The 4 main objectives are to create a database of major employers and manufacturers in Wright County, help citizens find jobs, connect existing assets Wright County including the MCJTS, WCT, and regional schools. MS Foss presented a resource on the Workforce Pathways website which helps citizens and businesses navigate through different careers in Wright County. There are 6 career fields and 4 different resources listed. Each selection will lead you to a pathway of resources for education, training, and the current climate in Wright County of that selection. Upcoming training this summer includes Welding, EMR, and EMT. 3. Reports a. Economic Development i. Business Round Table Jim Thares provided an update of the sub -committees' planning efforts. The event is scheduled for September 14, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Location is Nordic Brewery. This event is informal with representatives from the Initiative Foundation, MNDEED, WCEDP, and Mr. Thares as Economic Development Manager will be there to answer questions and present Financial Options for Small Businesses. Mr. Thares is asking for assistance in getting the word out. H. Project Update Mr. Thares presented updates on several projects. • Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial -Residential Redevelopment—The next building phase includes The roof, HVAC, Plumbing and electrical. The Business Subsidy component of the Purchase and TIF Development Contract requires 45 new jobs to be created by the development (by the new businesses that are located in the building). • Wiha Tools Warehouse Facility Development — Wiha broke ground on it's new 74,000 square foot facility in early May. Site excavation and grading is near completion and footings have been poured. An additional 21 FTE jobs are expected to be created in the phase 2 project, increasing the total workforce at the facility to approximately 142 +/-. • Scooters Coffee Shop - Broke ground on May 25th • Deephaven 3rd — West Metro Ophthalmology - This 10,000 square foot building is on the corner of Chelsea and Cedar. West Metro will be relocating from its long-time home, 504 Pine Street (adjacent to Papa Murphy's). • Sunny Days Therapy — Construction of the Sunny Day's Therapy occupational and speech therapy facility is progressing and in the final phase. • Headwaters Villa Twin homes —This housing project is for ages 55 +. Currently, excavating and grading for infrastructure (utilities and roads) is occurring as well as pad sites being prepped. The placement of 10 units is planned to be completed by late July with balance of the 50 units throughout the remainder of 2023. • Headwaters Apartments — The 102 -unit apartment building for ages 55 + is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and progress through the entirety of 2024. • Monticello Lakes Apartments—This is a 2 building, 200 -unit apartment development is in the Pointes At Cedar (PAC) Master Plan Planned Community District and is expected to begin construction mid -summer. iii. Prospects List 1. Mr. Thares highlighted the prospect list. During the past month five hotel developers contacted the city regarding potential hotel developments concepts. The 2020 Hotel Study results showed Monticello needs hotel space of at least a hundred rooms. 2. One new prospect on the list Project Flower M&M —Conceptual manufacturing 3. Continue to receive prospects from DEED for large projects. iv. Planning Commission Mr. Thares reviewed the Planning Commission 06/06/2023 Agenda. Prior to the meeting there is a special joint workshop City Council/Planning Commission, a concept review of a 100 -unit multifamily housing development proposal. This will be followed by the regular PC meeting which includes 3 Public Hearings. The first for an Accessory Structure Conditional Use Permit. The second for a Home Occupation for Manufacturing. The third is an Amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan to add flexibility for industrial designation. b. City Council Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, highlighted a few items the council and staff have been working on. Approved an Economic Impact Study Analysis for BCOLAP, authorized the bidding process for the Downtown Project, approving a Parks Needs Assessment, seeking federal funding for a new water treatment facility, and continued planning the roll out of the LOST program. c. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) Jolene Foss, Wright County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director, highlighted upcoming events: • Launch Minnesota Entrepreneur Event, spotlighting small business startup and resources — June 14th • WCEDP Photo Contest From June 15 —August 1, 2023 • WCEDP 30th Anniversary—August 22, 4-7 p.m. —Buffalo Rodeo Grounds • WCEDP Golf Open —September 13th, 10:00 a.m. Albion Ridge • The BRE will be visiting Cargill to see how they are addressing the demands of childcare. d. Chamber of Commerce Marcy Anderson, Chamber of Commerce Director, highlighted the upcoming events including: Walk and Roll June 11th Art in the Park- July Party in the Park — July 13 Royal Ambassadors Candidate and Sponsorship—June 20 The Golf Tournament was a success. 4. Next Meeting Reminder —Date: August 1, 2023 5. Adjournment (7:48 a.m.) TRACY HINZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO IEDC. 1► 1��I►[e��i%�y_1�I�1�1:�►1��1:�'L�L�]►�Y�►[►�IL� Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 8/1/2023 2A. Consideration of Appointing Liz Kokesh as a Member of the IEDC Prepared by: Meeting Date: ® Regular Agenda Item Economic Development Director 8/1/2023 Reviewed by: Approved by: N/A N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND An application for membership on the IEDC was recently received from Liz Kokesh. She is the new General Manager at the Cargill Kitchen Solutions facility in Monticello. She replaced Ryan Schmitz who was held the General Manager position prior to her. Ryan was also a member of the IEDC, as was his predecessor, Don Roberts. Cargill employs over 430 FTE staff at its facilities in Monticello. The IEDC currently has 15 members. If Ms. Kokesh's membership application meets the IEDC's approval, it will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration at the August 14, 2023, meeting. There is only one general member opening at this time, so if her appointment is ratified by the City Council there would be no other vacancies on the IEDC. A total of 18 members are authorized in the IEDC Organizational documents with two of those spots reserved for High School students. Ms. Kokesh's application is attached to the staff report for IEDC review. Staff Workload Impact: There is minimal staff impact. II. Budget Impact: The budget impact is minimal. III. Comprehensive Plan Impact: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends appointing Liz Kokesh to the IEDC to fill a vacant position. SUPPORTING DATA A. Application B. IEDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines C. IEDC Ordinance —Title 2, Chapter 10 2023-00019- Industrial and Economic Development Committee Member (Volunteer) Contact Information -- Person ID: 54056089 Name: Elizabeth Kokesh Address: Home Alternate Phone: Phone: Email: =Notification Email Preference: Personal Information Driver's License: Yes, Minnesota Can you, after employment, submit proof of Yes your legal right to work in the United States? What is your highest level of education? Bachelor's Degree Preferences Minimum Compensation: Are you willing to relocate? Types of positions you will accept: Types of work you will accept: Education College/University University of Minnesota, Duluth duluth, Minnesota Work Experience Facility General Manager 5/2023 - Present Cargill Protein Monticello, Minnesota Did you graduate: Yes Major/Minor: Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Degree Received: Bachelor's Hours worked per week: 40 May we contact this employer? Yes Duties Manage day to day operations for the Monticello Production facility. Reason for Leaving na Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Hours worked per week: 40 Lead May we contact this employer? Yes 3/2022 - 5/2023 Protein NA Wichita, Kansas Duties ' Facilitated a ' 'Supply Chain Yellow Belt" Course, first focused effort for this group. 21 Participants. x Deployed Performance Dialogue across the business ' Realized $25M in Cost Reduction in FY23 Reason for Leaving new opportunity in Cargill Certificates and Licenses Skills Office Skills Typing: Data Entry: Additional Information References Resume Text Resume Attachments Agency -Wide Questions 1. Q: Are you at least 16 years old? A: Yes 2. Q: Are you at least 18 years old? A: Yes 3. Q: How did you hear about this position? A: Referral 4. Q: If you marked "Other" please specify. A: Supplemental Questions 1. Q: Please list your qualifications for this volunteer appointment. A: I would like to support the community as the relationship with the city is very important to Cargill. 2. Q: Please describe your community involvement and other related qualifications for this position. A: Cargill General Manager, hires a lot of talent in the community. 3. Q: Please list any city boards, commissions, or committees you're currently serving on or have served on in the past. A: Served on my neighborhood board for 2+ years. Have served on the Chemical Engineering Advisory Board in Duluth for 6+ years. MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES I. Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be called by the Chair. IL Mission Statement and Objectives: As written and adopted by the Monticello IEDC in the Annual 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-up of 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: The City Council shall appoint a representative of either the Mayor or a Council Member to the IEDC as a voting member. The Board of Directors of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint a voting member to the IEDC. Up to two (2) Monticello High School Senior Students may serve as voting members. The High School Principal shall recommend their membership on the IEDC. These members shall be considered in committee size. City Staff Members: Non-voting Administrator of the City of Monticello Economic Development Manager of the City of Monticello (serves as the EDA Executive Director) Community Development Director of the City of Monticello (in the absence of the Economic Development Manager) V. Officers: The Chair, the Vice Chair, and the Secretary shall be appointed 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 is the responsibility of the Economic Development Manager. VI. Length of Membership Term: Members shall serve for three-year terms on a three-year rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year. PAGE 2. IEDC ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES Individuals wishing to continue serving on the committee may so indicate prior to the expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the IEDC may do so by submitting a letter of resignation. VI. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive Director. The IEDC must recommend approval of new members by a majority vote. The City Council must ratify the appointment of new members to the IEDC. VII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each member is expected to attend at least 75 percent of the meetings in any given year. A year is defined as beginning on the 1 st of January and ending on the 31 st of December Amended: 01/05/2016, 12/06/2016, 03/05/2019 CHAPTER 10 INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-10-1: Name of Committee 2-10-2: Authorization 2-10-3: Membership 2-10-4: Term of Office 2-10-5: Attendance 2-10-6: Vacancy 2-10-7: Officers 2-10-8: Meetings 2-10-9: Quorum 2-10-10: Duties of the Committee 2-10-11: Amendments 2-10-1: NAME OF THE COMMITTEE: The name of the organization shall be the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC). 2-10-2: AUTHORIZATION: Duties are delegated to the IEDC by the City Council of Monticello by this ordinance dated June 28, 2010, and by Resolution No. 2008-44 approved the 27th day of May, 2008. 2-10-3: MEMBERSHIP: The Monticello IEDC shall consist of sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) regular members to be appointed by the City Council of Monticello. Said Committee members shall consist of Monticello business representatives or residents of the City of Monticello. One Council member shall be appointed annually to serve on the IEDC. The Director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall be an ex -officio member of the IEDC. Up to two (2) Monticello High School Senior Students may serve as voting members during their appointed term. The High School Principal shall recommend their membership on the IEDC. The IEDC and the City Council shall confirm their appointment. (Ord 637 4/25/16) 2-10-4: TERM OF OFFICE: The term of the regular members shall be for three (3) years and shall be staggered so that no more than one-half of the terms expire in a given year. All regular terms shall expire at the first City Council meeting of the new calendar year. 2-10-5: ATTENDANCE: It is the City Council's intention to encourage IEDC members to attend all IEDC meetings. It is desired that IEDC members attend at least 75% of meetings in a calendar year. Members may be subject to replacement by the City Council in the event attendance does not meet this standard. MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 1 2-10-6: VACANCY: Any vacancy in the regular or at large membership shall be filled by the City Council, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term so filled. 2-10-7: OFFICERS: (A) Elections. The Monticello IEDC shall elect at its Annual meeting from its membership a chair, vice chair, and a secretary who shall serve for a term of one year and shall have such powers as may be prescribed in the rules of said Committee. (B) Duties of Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the IEDC and shall have the duties normally conferred and parliamentary usage of such officers. (C) Duties of Vice Chair. The vice chair shall act for the chair in his/her absence. (D) Duties of Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the Committee with the assistance of City Staff. 2-10-8: MEETINGS: (A) Regular meetings shall be held on a date established by the IEDC. In the event of a conflict with a holiday or special events, a majority at any meeting may change the date and location of the meeting. The meeting shall be open to the general public. 2-10-9: QUORUM: A majority of the total IEDC members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2-10-10: DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: It shall be the duty of the Committee, with staff assistance, to advocate and make recommendations to the Economic Development Authority and City Council, relative to and including influencing industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, with an emphasis on industrial land, increase tax base and number of livable wage -level jobs by promoting industrial and economic growth, and working to maintain a desirable business environment. 2-10-11: AMENDMENTS: This ordinance may be amended as recommended by the majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only after majority vote of the City Council. (#519, 8/23/10) (#715, 3-25-19) MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 2 Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 8/1/2023 2B. Table Topic — 2023 Legislative Session - Authorized Economic Development Funding — MN -DEED Business Assistance Programs Prepared by: Meeting Date: ® Regular Agenda Item Administrative Assistant 8/1/2023 Reviewed by: Approved by: N/A Economic Development Director REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Presentation by Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, City of Monticello. I "C7.1 DEED 2023 0 Legislative Session Wrap -Up • With the November election, the DFL took control of the House, Senate and Governor's office. The Senate was 34/33 DFL and the House 70/64 DFL. • The February Budget Forecast projected a $17.5 billion surplus. • The 2023 Legislature passed historic investments in legislative priorities and key items on the DFL's to-do list, including passing a $72 billion biennial budget and infrastructure investments of $2.6 billion. • For DEED, this amounts to almost $1.8 billion in total investments in FY24-25. EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed • Of the $1.8 billion for DEED, $1.3 billion to Economic Development: • $800 million — General Fund Programs (Jobs, Tax, Cannabis) • $443 million — Capital Investment (GF and GO) • $100 million — Broadband (Ag) • Perspective — over the last 8 years: • 2015-2022 Economic Development Awarded $1.25 billion in appropriations EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A one-time flagship investment of $400 million for the Minnesota Forward Fund —to attract business, leverage federal funds, and deploy capital quickly. • $50,000,000 - Matching funds required by federal programs • $100,0001000 - DOD matching funds for a bio industrial manufacturing pilot or an aerospace center or both • $250,0001000 - CHIPS matching funds • MIF and JCF fully funded - $20 million per year • JCF program changes — lower thresholds, additional wage category for high wage jobs MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • The Jobs bill provides aone-time investment of $10 million for an Expanding Opportunity Fund • $7 million for the McKnight Foundations for their revolving loan funds. • $6 million of Canstartup loans —financing for Cannabis businesses • $2 million for the Emerging Entrepreneur Fund • $3 million for Community Wealth Building Program (MCCD) MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I • The Tax bill funded the Angel Tax Credit at $10 million in FY24-25 but not ongoing. • The Film Board Tax Credit was funded at $18.6 million in FY24-25 and $25.7 million in FY26-27. EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • The Agriculture omnibus included $100 million for broadband infrastructure. Of this: o $60 million for the Border -to -Border Broadband Grant Program o $40 million for the Low Population Density Grant Program • Codification of the Low Population Density Grant Program (codified under 116J.3952). • Modification of the Border -to -Border Broadband Grant Program statute to increase the maximum award from $5 million to $10 million. • Preparing for BEAD funding from NTIA MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As power plants across Minnesota plan for closure, communities surrounding them face economic uncertainty. $10 million in new funding in the FY24-25 biennium for the Energy Transition Grant Program to support impacted areas by providing resources for these communities to diversify their economies and find new opportunities for quality jobs and economic growth. J -j rm MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT e • Create the Office of Economic Promotion at Explore MN Tourism funded at $11M in FY24-25. • This initiative will harness the brand and expertise of Explore Minnesota to market Minnesota not only as a place to visit, but to live and work. • MN Job Skills Partnership ($4.295m per year) and the Job/Automation Training Incentive Program ($1.35m per year) were fully funded EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT AND I III ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • PROMISE Act Grants $94.950M —for working capital • $10K for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of $100,000 or less • $25,000 for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of more than $100,000 but no more than $350,000 • $50,000 for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of more than $350,000 but no more than $750,000. • PROMISE Act Loans $30.3M —for development • No more than $1M • Term or no more than 10 years • Interest rate of no more than 3% EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 16t . • The Jobs bill funded the Small Business Partnership program at $12.85M for FY24-25 and at $5.450M in FY26-27. • Included 17 direct appropriations of over $31 million to various technical assistance providers across the state • CanNavigate - $2M FY24-25: focused on technical assistance for businesses on cannabis regulations. EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • The Jobs bill provided $15 million in the FY24-25 biennium and $3 million in the FY26-27 biennium to support child care economic development in Greater Minnesota. • Also created an Office of Child Care and Community Partnerships at the Department of Employment and Economic Development funded at $1 million in each biennium. • Provided $7 million to the McKnight Foundations for their Child Care programming. MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Nil � r- • The Jobs bill provided $500,000 per year for FY2024 and each year thereafter to support the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). • Funds will increase the number of entrepreneurs and small businesses that receive business assistance and counseling. • This budget funds this program at $5 million in FY24-25 to support Launch Minnesota's work. • Launch Minnesota empowers and elevates the innovation ecosystem to make Minnesota the best place to start and scale new ventures. MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT view Program Alert! EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Capital Investment bill made many investments in public infrastructure, including funding for three of DEED's existing programs and one new program: • Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program - $10 million • Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program - $1.5 million • Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Grant Program - $1.5 million • Greater Minnesota Child Care Facilities - $900 thousand MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed • Redevelopment received base funding increase • Contamination Clean Up, Host Community and • Emerging Developer Program - LISC • There are also several other GO bonding and cash provisions totaling $47.7 million in General Obligation bonds and $395.567 million in cash projects that DEED will administer. • 53 to local units of government • 63 to non-profit organizations MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Drive for 5 Workforce Fund - $20 million to prepare the workforce to enter five of the most critical occupational categories in the state with high-growth jobs and family - sustaining wages. • Clean Economy Equitable Workforce - $3 million to prepare workers for high -demand fields of construction, clean energy and energy efficiency. • Targeted Population Workforce Programs - $50 million to bring workers who have been overlooked for employment -particularly people of color —into the workforce at family -sustaining wages. • Youth Workforce Development - $20 million in the FY24-25 biennium toward youth workforce development. MEMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Office of New Americans - $1.5m over the biennium to support immigrant and refugee integration, reduce barriers to employment, and improve connections between employers and job seekers. • The Jobs bill makes sone -time $10 million investment to modernize the digital tools that support workforce development initiatives across Minnesota. • Unemployment Insurance Between Terms Removal for Certain Employees. The legislature changed the law to remove this limitation during summer breaks to make these K-12 school workers eligible to collect UI benefits (bus drivers, non -instructional staff). EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed • New programs + existing programs = more staffing and new faces at DEED • Patience — we have a lot to get through! • Accountability — expectations on DEED, partners and projects/initiatives being funded • Historic funding and opportunity for economic development! EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT mn.gov/deed EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT We welcome your questions. Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 8/1/2023 3A. Economic Development Updates Prepared by: Meeting Date: ® Regular Agenda Item Administrative Assistant 8/1/2023 Reviewed by: Approved by: N/A Economic Development Director REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Information overview by Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager. join us Thursday, Sept. 14 from 3-5 p.m. at Nordic B'rewPuh! This free event is open to the Monticello business community and aims to highlight the various business assistance loans and grant programs offered through multiple resources in our community. Thank you to our Sponsors! r� Worth Stor Bonk, Riverwood Bonk, First Bonk Elk River; North Risk Partners, and the City of Monticello EDA T o learn more and RSVP, scan the QR code or VIY'L OW website: wwwxi.monticello.mn.us/627 PLEASE RSVP BY SEPT. 8, 2023 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION 2022 - 2nd 2023 - 2nd PERMIT TYPE Qtr. Valuation YTD Valuation Qtr. Valuation YTD Valuation Single Family 13 $ 3,209,083.00 26 $ 6,871,735.00 11 $ 2,400,962.37 12 $ 2,725,962.37 Multi-Family 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Comercial-Industrial New - Remodel - Addition 1 $ 1,400,000.00 2 $ 2,407,760.00 11 $ 13,499,769.00 17 $ 14,144,769.00 IEDC Agenda: 08/01/23 3A. Project Update Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial -Residential Redevelopment: Progress continues on the construction of the 5 -story mixed use commercial -residential development. Finish work is beginning on the interior of the building. The parking lot which has been used as a staging and materials storage area will be excavated to the engineered grade and paved in the next five to six weeks as well. Overall, the pace of the project is moving along faster than was projected. It is possible that the project will be ready to open in early 2024 versus the previously projected date of May 2024. On the building lease up front, the developer has informed staff that discussions have been occurring with prospective commercial tenants. The developer is hoping to entice a restaurant to locate on the north end of the commercial space (facing the park) with an outside patio. The Business Subsidy component of the Purchase and TIF Development Contract requires 45 new FTE jobs to be created by the development (by the new businesses that are located in the building). Wiha Tools Warehouse Facility Development: Construction of Wiha Tools' new 74,000 square foot assembly and warehouse facility development is also moving rapidly along. The building walls and roof are complete. Work is occurring on the inside for plumbing and utility connects. Floors preparation is also occurring. The projected completion date is late December 2023. The new facility will house Wiha Tools' assembly, warehouse, distribution, sales, and administrative functions. Wiha received $880,000 in funding assistance from the MIF and JCF programs for equipment and building (MN -DEED) as well as City -EDA TIF assistance to offset land acquisition and site prep costs. Under the Business Subsidy component of the TIF Development Agreement, Wiha is required to create 59 FTE new jobs over the next 5 years. The company is also planning to complete a second phase addition of 79,000 square feet in the future at the 12 -acre 7t" Street East site. An additional 21 FTE jobs are expected to be created in the phase 2 project, increasing the total workforce at the facility to approximately 142 Recent project photos are included in the packet. Scooters Coffee Shop: Scooters Coffee Shop is about four weeks away from opening in Monticello, near the Pancho Villa Restaurant (on the east side of Cub Foods). The Scooters building is approximately 845 square feet in size. IEDC Agenda: 08/01/23 Deephaven Third - West Metro Ophthalmology: A 10,000 square foot building is under construction at the southeast corner of Cedar and Chelsea Road for a new ophthalmology clinic. The building has room for a second tenant as the eye clinic will occupy about 60 to 65 percent of the space. West Metro is relocation from 504 Pine Street (adjacent to Papa Murphy's Pizza). Sunny Days Therapy — 7t" Street East: Construction of the Sunny Day's Therapy occupational and speech therapy facility is progressing and in the final phase. City of Monticello building inspections staff estimate the progress of completion at approximately 88 percent. Headwaters Villa Twinhomes: The 60 -unit twinhome housing development project for ages 55 + is well underway at the former 16.70 -acre EDA parcel along 7 t Street West. Currently, excavating and grading for infrastructure (utilities and roads) is occurring. Specific pad sites are also being prepped. Headwater's goal is to complete the placement and finish of 10 units (the units are modular fabricated at the AVA facility in nearby Albertville) by late July. The balance of the 50 units would be placed and finished throughout the remainder of 2023. Headwaters Apartments: Construction of the 102 -unit apartment building for ages 55 + is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 and progress through the entirety of 2024. The building has ground level covered parking with four floors of rental units above the parking structure. Attached are illustrations from the plan set approval packet showing the building. Monticello Lakes Apartments: A two building, 200 -unit apartment development at a parcel on the west side of Edmunson Ave NE in the Pointes At Cedar (PAC) Master Plan Planned Community District is now under construction. This is a market rate housing development. The PAC water amenity features and proximity to restaurants and shopping are expected to be a strong leasing draw for this development. 2 IEDC Agenda: 08/01/23 Take 5 Car Wash: The new car wash facility located at 4008 Deegan Court is now open for business. This is the second high-speed car wash along MN-TH #25 to open in the past 15 months. Other Development Activity: Additional Multi -Family Residential Developments are being proposed in concept format for sites in the City. The low MF vacancy rate and the current high interest rates are impacting availability and affordability dynamics of the single-family home market, thereby increasing the demand for multi -family units. Additional commercial development is being proposed at various sites in Monticello. Additional industrial development proposals are also being considered for sites in Monticello. This is very preliminary and may take up to 12 to 15 months before final decisions are made for these proposals. , M N* 41k r far 5: RAW ... z iM, SNV4 owmn �,& ;2S;.: s E71 PrIk1w kilpoW !WA*k\jj%W 1504- � 7�Z% A 'ATM Iwo' Al" zv ZZ! R it, w po Wk 'M Waz OOA,1- U �g 9 AZ�� IRR1, IM-SWA, FAN.— 'dMAMM FAV j-10�A&19A NVAjrqX1Er ' -% IT Ab - Fix VFW 7L - NNW -'n lk"411111 oo- law fAV 41 !!! f do p 04t 100 QL-I Z7�1 lit, W-0 —.Vill lid, 'Wiiiii, --&'r 7w -7i ti 7e jK Ar' 9%, ik yyyy • jm N, M- . m4mlk M -- d L Yl- • Oki-, 41 4. Date of Company Name Business Category Project Description Contact E in Total Investment 5/22/2018 Karlsburger Foods Food Products Mfg. Facilty Expansion 11/29/2018 Project Blitzen Precision Machining Exist Bldg or New Const. 3/28/2019 Project Nutt Co -Working Space Existing Building 5/9/2019 Project FSJP Light Mfg -Res. Lab New Construction 8/16/2019 Project Jaguar Office New Construction 1/20/2020 Project Panda v3 Service -Child Care New Construction 12/23/20- 6- Project TDBBST Industrial New Construction 30-22 $1,400,000 Active Search 22,000 sq. ft. 2/16/2021 Project Cold Industrial -Warehouse -Di New Construction 10,500 sq. ft. 0 stri $4,100,000 3/19/2021 Project Orion Warehouse-Distributi New Construction $1,850,000 Concept Stage on 2/28/2022 Project Emma II New Construction 0 6/16/2021 Project UBAA Child Care Services New Construction or Exist 6/30/2021 Project Ecosphere Industrial Tech Mfg. New Construction 07/27/2023 Project BA710 Lt Assem-Distribute New Construction 6,500 to 7,000 sq. ft 10/28/2021 Building -Facility Retained Jobs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status Project Shepherd III Lt Assembly Distribution New Construction 75,000 sq. ft. 4/28/2022 Project Cougar 20,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to $4,500,000 On Hold 20 12,000 sq. ft. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stage ? ? ? ? Concept Stage 20,000 sq. ft. 0 20+/- $1,400,000 Active Search 22,000 sq. ft. 22 4 $2,700,000 Active Search 10,500 sq. ft. 0 21 $4,100,000 Active Search 10,000 to 15,000 sq. 0 9 $1,850,000 Concept Stage ft. 80,OOOsq. ft. 0 21 $12,000,000 Concept Stage 832,500 sq. ft. 0 500 $125,000,000 Active Search 20,000 sq. ff. 0 4 $1,350,000 Active Search 5,000 sq. ft. 0 14 to 19 $2,000,000 Act Search 1,000,000 sq. ft. 0 1122 $85,000,000 Act Search 7/29/2021 Project BA710 Lt Assem-Distribute New Construction 6,500 to 7,000 sq. ft 10/28/2021 Project Stallion Technology Service New Construction 42,000 sq. ft. 2/7/2022 Project Shepherd III Lt Assembly Distribution New Construction 75,000 sq. ft. 4/28/2022 Project Cougar Precision Machining -Mfg. New Construction 35,000 to 45,000 sq. ft. 0 10 $650,000 Active Search 40 $3,600,000 Active Search 75 $10,500,000 Active Search 38 $4,700,000 Active Search 8/11/2022 Project Sing Precision Machining New Construction 400,000 sq. ft. 0 500 $90,000,000 Active Search 10/28/2022 Project IAG Mfg. New Construction 300,000 sq. ft.? 0 50? $70 to $80,000,000 Active Search 11/9/2022 Project Tea Mfg New Construction 25,000 sq. ft. 55 20 $5,800,000 Active Search 12/13/2022 Project Love Mfg New Construction 250,000 130 $24,000,000 Active Search 4/20/2023 Project Lodge DHl Lodging -Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 4/20/2023 Project Lodge RS2 Lodging Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 4/26/2023 Project Lodge DO Lodging Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 5/30/2023 Project Flower -M &M Commercial Concept Expansion ? ? ? ? Concept 6/9/2023 Project Pez Mfg New Construction 6,000 to 8,500 sq. ft. 12 2 $1.300,000 Active Search 7/1/2023 Project V Mfg New Construction 150,000 + sq. ft. ? $16,000,000 Active Search Contacts: M = 01 YTD = 19 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center SPECIAL MEETING – JOINT MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Monticello Community Center – North Mississippi 4:45 p.m. Concept Stage Planned Unit Development Proposal Submittal for a Multi -Commercial Project in the B-2 Limited Business District at the Intersection of Chelsea Road and Fenning Ave Commissioners: Chair Paul Konsor, Vice Chair Andrew Tapper, Teri Lehner, Eric Hagen, Melissa Robeck Council Liaison: Councilmember Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman, Ron Hackenmueller, Hayden Stensgard 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Consideration of Additional Agenda Items D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Regular Meeting Minutes—July 5, 2023 F. Citizen Comment 2. Public Hearings A. Consideration of a request for an Amendment to the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Planned Unit Development District for proposed amendments to the PUD Design Standards Applicant: Tamarack Land B. Consideration of a request for an Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance related to commercial animal kennels as a principal use, including Use Table, Use Specific Standards and Definitions Applicant: City of Monticello C. Consideration of a request for an Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance related to a correction to the approved language within Ordinance No. 799 as related to R-1, Single -Family Residential District Applicant: City of Monticello 3. Regular Agenda A. Economic Development Toolbox Update 4. Other Business A. Community Development Director's Report 5. Adjournment