IEDC Agenda - 09/26/2023AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Vice Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Tracy Hinz, Liz Calpas,
Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Andrew
Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Rob Stark, Tony Velishek, Jared Merchant, Corry Ritter, Liz
Kokesh
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Dave
Tombers, Tim Zipoy
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. September 5, 2023, meeting minutes
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic — School District Facilities and Programs Update — Eric Olson, Superintendent
3. Liaison Updates
A. Economic Development
• Business Roundtable Showcase Event — Event Feedback -Critique
• Manufacturers Appreciation Breakfast Event Update — October 12, 2023
• Project and Prospects Update
• Draft Agenda — October 3, 3023 Planning Commission Mtg.
B. City Council Update
C. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
D. Chamber of Commerce
4. Other Business
A. Next Meeting Reminder — Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
5. Adjournment (8:00 a.m.)
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Vice Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Liz
Calpas, Tracy Hinz, Liz Kokesh, Eric Olson, Corey Ritter, Randy Skarphol,
Rob Stark, Andrew Tapper, Tony Velishek
Members Absent: Wayne Elam, Jared Merchant, Joni Pawelk, Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek
Vetsch
Liaisons Present: Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to
order at 7:00 a.m.
Approve Minutes:
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 1, 2023, REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES. RANDY SKARPHOL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda:
None
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic — 2023 Hotel & Hospitality Study Update Preview
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, presented the Hotel Market Study
prepared by the Hospitality Consulting Group, highlighting points from the
report.
The scope of the study is to evaluate the demographic and economic profile
information and analyze the hotel room demand in Monticello and the primary
market area. Based on the current local hotel supply and demand for
Monticello, the Study indicates that a national upper mid -scale hotel affiliated
with one of several national brands would be viable in Monticello. A new hotel is
also recommended to have amenities like an indoor pool, meeting room(s) of
800-1,200 square feet, an fitness -exercise room, and facilities to provide a
complimentary breakfast. Other recommended amenities would include a
business center and a rewards program.
Hospitality Consulting Group, Inc. reviewed 4 possible new hotel development
locations in Monticello and rated them. Criteria included visibility, proximal
location to restaurants and shopping, and easy accessibility to industrial areas
for business customer use. The Study finds that the best hotel locations in
Monticello are sites 1 and 4 among the four identified and named:
1. The Points at Cedar residential/commercial development
2. Eastern exit on 1-94, bounded by 1-94 & Chelsea
3. East exit bordered by the interstate and Broadway
4. North side of 1-94 and Hwy 25 bordered by 7th St.
IEDC members made comments about the Study. Marcy Anderson, Chamber of
Commerce Director, stated the Chamber's events have outgrown the Monticello
Community Center Mississippi Room (the largest room) and as a result some
events are now planned to be held in the MCC gymnasium. Due to this she
believes Monticello could support a larger event center. Mr. Thares noted that
since the spring of 2023, there have been 5 hotels development groups that
have reached out to City staff to learn about the demand and interest in a new
hotel. The report in its entirety is found on the City website.
3. Reports
a. Economic Development
L IEDC Event Updates
1. Business Round Table — September 14 from 3-5 p.m. at Nordic
Brewing
Jim Thares provided an update of the sub -committees' planning
committee and is asking for assistance in getting the word out and
requesting members to RSVP.
2. Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast
An internal committee has met. A caterer and florist are reserved.
A "Save the Date" postcard will be sent early the following week.
ii. Prospects List Presented by Jim Thares, Economic Development Director
• Project Lodge RT — Hospitality developer is searching for a location to
pursue a new hotel and has had an initial meeting with City staff.
• Project V — Manufacturing firm is seeking to build a new 150,000
square foot facility.
iii. Planning Commission
1. Mr. Thares reviewed the Planning Commission 08/01/2023
agenda highlighting the Public Hearing considering a development
stage PUD for a 138 -unit multifamily residential building.
b. City Council
Hayden Stensgard, Community and Economic Development Coordinator,
presented a report prepared by Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, highlighting
what the Council is working on including but not limited to the 2024 budget and
associated preliminary levy, downtown construction, approved design standard
amendments for the 2nd Addition of Haven Ridge, a new single-family residential
neighborhood, publishing an RFP to select a Construction Manager for the new Public
Works facility, enacted an interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the operation of
cannabis businesses within the city limits, and awarded the Bertram Chain of Lakes
Regional Athletic Park Phase 11 Improvements.
c. Wrieht Countv Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP
Jolene Foss, Wright County Economic Development Partnership Executive
Director, highlighted upcoming events:
• WCEDP Golf Open — September 12t", 10:00 a.m. Albion Ridge
• Wright County has been approached about a potential large
development.
• CEO business mentoring and education program application numbers
are up, more than available slots.
• Bridgewater College and Cargill are collaborating with and supporting
the Partnership's Workforce Pathways efforts -activities.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson, Chamber of Commerce Director gave an update for the
Chamber.
The membership and attendance to events is back to pre -pandemic numbers.
Due to construction cancelation of the Downtown Halloween event is a
possibility. A meeting is scheduled for 9/5/2023 with City staff to discuss best
strategy and course of action.
The very popular Puzzlepalooza is coming back and is scheduled for September
30th
4. Next Meeting Reminder — Date: September 26, 2023
5. Adjournment (8:03 a.m.)
TONY VELISHEK MOVED TO ADJOURN. LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 09/26/2023
2A. Table Topic — Monticello Public Schools Facility and Programing Update
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Meeting Date:
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09/26/2023
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Approved by:
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Economic Development Director
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Presentation by Eric Olson, Monticello Public Schools Superintendent.
IEDC Agenda 09/26/23
3A. Economic Development Updates
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Meeting Date:
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REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Information overview by Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager.
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Thank you for all your hard work!
The City of Monticello EDA and IEDC are happy to announce the 2023
Manufacturers Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 7-8:30 a.m.
in the Mississippi Room at the Monticello Community Center. We're excited
to celebrate MN manufacturers and recognize the hard work and positive
community impact of Monticello's manufacturing and industrial businesses!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dawn Loberg, Business Development Consultant, Enterprise Minnesota
SPONSORED BY:
Monticello Economic Development Authority, Xcel Energy, WSB,
Sherburne State Bank, and Commercial Realty Solutions
Please RSVP to Vicki Leerhoff by Oct. 6, 2023
vicki.leerhoff@ci.monticello.mn.us 1 763.271.3219
City Hall, 505 Walnut St. #1, Monticello, MN 55362 ig
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3A. Proiect Update
Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial -Residential Redevelopment:
Progress continues on the construction of the 5 -story mixed use commercial -residential
development. The next stage of interior finish work is occurring. The parking lot continues to
be a staging and materials storage, though some excavation to final grad has occurred as well.
Paving will likely occur in early November. Overall, the pace of the project is moving along with
a potential for CO issuance on or about January 31, 2024.
The developer has indicated that discussions continue to occur with prospective commercial
tenants, including various restaurant groups. commercial space (facing the park) with an
outside patio. A total of 45 new FTE jobs will be required to be created by the new businesses
that occupy the building.
Wiha Tools Warehouse Facility Development:
Construction of Wiha Tools' new 74,000 square foot assembly and warehouse facility
development also continues. The projected completion date is late December 2023.
The new 75,000 sq. ft. 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. A
second phase expansion of 79,000 sq. ft. is projected to occur in about 2028 or 2029. An
additional 21 FTE jobs are expected to be created in Phase 2, increasing the total workforce to
approximately 142 +/-.
Deephaven Third - West Metro Ophthalmology:
Construction of a 10,000 square foot commercial building at the southeast corner of Cedar and
Chelsea Road is now about 75 percent finished. West Metro Ophthalmology is the primary
tenant and is relocating from 504 Pine Street (adjacent to Papa Murphy's Pizza). North Risk
Partners (Insurance) will be moving into the second available space in the building.
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 7t" Street West. Work on footings, foundations and unit
placement is occurring at this time. This work is expected to occur for the remainder of 2023
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and into 2024.
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 — Savanna Vista Apartments:
Construction of 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 in
the early stage though progressing rapidly. 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.
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.
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Date of
Contact
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/29/20
128/201
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(20/202
30-22
2/16/2021
3/19/2021
2/28/2022
6/16/2021
6/30/2021
7/29/2021
10/28/2021
2/7/2022
Company Name
Business Category
Project Description
IL
Karlsburger Foods
Food Products Mfg.
Facilty Expansion
Project Blitzen
Precision Machining
Exist Bldg or New Const.
Project Nutt
Co -Working Space
Existing Building
Project FSJP
Light Mfg -Res. Lab
New Construction
Project Jaguar
Office
New Construction
Project Panda v3
Service -Child Care
New Construction
Project TDBBST Industrial New Construction
Project Cold Industrial -Warehouse -Di New Construction
stri
Project Orion Warehouse-Distributi New Construction
on
Project Emma II Light Ind -Assembly New Construction
Project UBAA Child Care Services New Construction or Exist
Project Ecosphere Industrial Tech Mfg. New Construction
Project BA710 Lt Assem-Distribute
IProject Stallion Technology Service
Project Shepherd Lt Assembly Distribution
III
09/22/2023
0
9
$1,850,000
Concept Stage
Building -Facility
i
Retained lobs New lobs
Total Investment
Project Status
80,000 sq. ft.
0
21
$12,000,000
20,000 sq. ft. +/-
42
10 to
$4,500,000
On Hold
Active Search
20,000 sq. ff.
20
4
$1,350,000
12,000 sq. ft.
5,000 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.
80,000 sq. 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
New Construction 6,500 to 7,000 sq. ft 0 10
New Construction 42,000 sq. ft. 40
New Construction 75,000 sq. ft.
75
$650,000
Active Search
$3,600,000
Active Search
$10,500,000
Active Search
PROSPECT LIST
09/22/2023
Date of
Contact
Company Name
Business Category
Project Description
Building-Facility
Retained lobs New lobs
Total Investment
Project Status
4/28/2022
Project Cougar
Precision Machining-Mfg.
New Construction
35,000 to 45,000 sq. ft.
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 DH1
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 DC3
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
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
8/16/2023
Project Lodge RT4
Lodging-Hopsitality
New Construction
?
N/A
?
$11,500,000 to
$14,500,000
Active Search
8/31/2023
Project Enclave-
W300
Industrial - Warehouse-
Distr
New Construction
300,000
N/A
?
$30,000,000 to
$34,000,000
Active Search
PROSPECT LIST 09/22/2023
Date of
Contact
Company Name Business Category Project Description Building -Facility Retained lobs New lobs Total Investment Project Status
9/19/2023 Project Panda #4 Childcare Facility New Construction ? N/A ? $2,000,000 +/- Active Search
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
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—September 5, 2023
F. Citizen Comment
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Structures
Exceeding 1,200 Square Feet in the R-2, Single & Two -Family Residential District.
Applicant: Linn D. Jenson
B. Consideration of a Request for Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Structures
Exceeding 1,200 Square Feet in the R-1, Single -Family Residential District.
Applicant: Chip Bauer Construction, Inc.
C. Consideration of an Amendment to the Monticello City Code, Title XV: Land Usage,
Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, including Section 153.067 – Off -Street Parking,
related to Parking Area Surfacing Materials; Section 153.068 – Off -Street Loading
Spaces, related to Surfacing Materials; Section 153.070– Building Materials, related
to 1-2, Heavy Industrial District Building Materials and Finishing Standards; Section
153.092 – Accessory Use Standards, related to Accessory Use Outdoor Storage
Standards.
Applicant: Tim Flander/Big Bear Holdings, LLC.
D. Consideration of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for Cross/Joint Parking
Easement in the Riverfront Sub -District of the Central Community District (CCD).
Applicant: City of Monticello
E. Consideration of an Amendment to the Monticello City Code, Title XV: Land Usage,
Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.012 — Definitions, as related to Public
Building and Uses and Including Community Event Center.
Applicant: City of Monticello
F. Consideration of an Amendment to the Monticello City Code, Title XV: Land Usage,
Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.060 — Landscaping and Screening, for
Standards Relating to Native Landscapes.
Applicant: City of Monticello
3. Regular Agenda
A. Tabled — Consideration of a Request for Development Stage Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for a 150 -unit Multi -Family Residential Building in the B-3,
Highway Business District and Rezoning from B-3, Highway Business District to Great
River PUD District.
Applicant: Briggs Companies
B. Consideration of Adopting Resolution PC -2023 -XX, Finding the Proposed Acquisition
of Certain Land by the City of Monticello Economic Development Authority is
Consistent with the City of Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan (Comprehensive Plan).
4. Other Business
A. Community Development Director's Report
5. Adjournment