IEDC Agenda - 03/04/2025AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Luke Dahlheimer, Wayne
Elam, Shawn Hafen, City Council Member Charlotte Gabler, Aaron Holthaus, Liz Kokesh,
Sarah Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Rob Stark, Darek
Vetsch, Andrew Tapper, Tony Velishek
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Missy Meidinger, Deb Meyer,
Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. January 7, 2025, meeting minutes
D. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic – PFAS Pollutant Management Plan, Matt Leonard
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
B. Chamber of Commerce
C. Economic Development
• Project Update
• Prospect List
• March 4, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda
D. City Council Update
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5. Adjournment (8:30 a.m.)
MINUTES (draft)
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
January 7, 2025
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Vice-Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Shawn Hafen, Aaron
Holthaus, Liz Kokesh, Sonja McElroy, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Andrew
Tapper, Rob Stark, Tony Velishek
Absent: Luke Dahlheimer, Wayne Elam, Tracy Hinz, Sarah Kortmansky, Cory Ritter, Randy
Skarphol
Liaisons: Jim Thares, Deb Meyer, Missy Meidinger, Tyler Bevier
Guest: Greg Schultz, National Bank of Commerce (fka Riverwood Bank)
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Jarred Merchant called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to order
at 7:00 a.m.
B. Approve Minutes:
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE NOVEMBER 6, 2024, REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES. ROB STARK SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None
2. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Electing 2025 Officers
Mr. Thares presented appointment for officers and requested motions to fill the
position of Chairperson for 2025 AND Vice Chairperson for 2025.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPOINT JARRED MERCHANT AS CHAIRPERSON,
SECONDED BY ROB STARK, MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY.
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPOINT MIKE HUEY AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON, SECONDED BY
TONY VELISHEK, MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY
B. Consideration of Adopting “2025 IEDC Position-Action Statements”
Mr. Thares presented the draft 2025 IEDC Position-Action Statements. Member Joni
Pawelk suggested adding Points at Cedar.
TONY VELISHEK MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2025 IEDC POSITION-ACTION STATEMENT WITH
THE ADDITION OF POINTES AT CEDAR, SECONDED BY ANDREW TAPPER, MOTION
CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Consideration of Table Topics for 2025 (preferences for meeting topics)
Mr. Thares presented a list of Table Topics listing those new additions. He asked for
additional suggestions at the meeting or to be emailed to him.
D. Table Topic – Monticello Public Schools Facilities and Programming Updates
Eric Olson, Monticello Public Schools Superintendent and IEDC member, presented
School Facilities and program updates.
Mr. Olson shared that the enrollment has not increased and is the same as in 2003.
Since the funding from the State is per student, this causes budgetary issues.
The School District has started a marketing strategy using social media.
He reviewed the “Be the Light with Integrity” program, recognizing students which
demonstrate kindness, compassion and integrity within our community.
The Strategic Plans and District goals include Safety & Healthy Culture, Teaching &
Learning, Innovation & Leadership, and Collaborative Connections.
The Monticello Rally to Read program ultimate goal is to motivate, educate, and engage
literacy development for all children.
Community Connections is focusing on “Every Child Before They Get to School.”
The Education and Awareness Team provides awareness, education, resources, concrete
techniques, and materials for the community.
Every Kid and Every Day Team develops structures that ensure all students meet reading
readiness, receives academic and social/emotional support.
The Cultural Impact Team is to provide inclusive community outreach.
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Missy Meidinger, WCEDP Executive Director, shared that the upcoming Wright Couty Economic
Development Partnership Annual Meeting will be on Friday, January 17 at 7:30 a.m.
B. Chamber of Commerce
Deb Meyer, Chamber of Commerce Director, reported that 2024 was a successful year
with hosting 70 events and adding 56 new members
C. Economic Development
Mr. Thares presented updates.
• Building Permits Update
• Project Update
• Prospect List
• January 7, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda Update was presented by Andrew
Tapper – Planning Commission Chair.
D. City Council Update
Rachel Leonard enclosed a written update presented by Mr. Thares. Actions by the City
Council include but are not limited to adopt the following.
• 2025 Fire Department Officers.
• Waiving the annual digital advertising fee for downtown businesses in 2025.
• Going out for bids for the School Blvd street improvements.
• The 2025 fee schedule, 2025 HRA and levies, and 2025 budget and CIP.
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
5. Adjournment
TONY VELISHEK MOVEED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING; MOTION SECONDED BY ERIC OLSON.
MOTION CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY
Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 a.m.
Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 3/4/2025
2A. Table Topics – PFAS Mitigation Plan
Prepared by:
Administrative Assistant
Meeting Date:
3/4/2025
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
N/A
Approved by:
Community Development Director
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director, will present the PFAS Mitigation Plan.
SUPPORTING DATA:
• PFAS Management Plan
IEDC Agenda 3/4/25
3C. Economic Development Updates
Prepared by:
Economic Development Director
Meeting Date:
3/4/2025
☒ Liaison Updates
Reviewed by:
N/A
Approved by:
N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Information overview by Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager. IEDC members are
encouraged to ask questions as so inclined. Attachments include the Project Updates report List
and the Planning Commission Agenda (3/4/2025 Mtg.). The Project Status will be presented at
the meeting.
A. Prospect List
B. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 4, 2025
Date of
Contact
Company Name Business Category Project Description Building‐Facility Retained Jobs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status
5/22/2018 Karlsburger Foods Food Products Mfg.Facilty Expansion 20,000 sq. ft. +/-42 10 to
20
$4,500,000 On Hold
2/28/2022 Project Emma II Light Ind-Assembly New Construction 20,000 sq. ff.0 4 $1,350,000 Active Search
10/28/2021 Project Stallion Technology Service New Construction 42,000 sq. ft.40 $3,600,000 Active Search
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
11/9/2022 Project Tea Mfg New Construction 25,000 sq. ft.55 20 $5,800,000 Active Search
4/20/2023 Project Lodge DH1 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
8/16/2023 Project Lodge RT4 Lodging-Hopsitality New Construction 98 Room Hotel N/A 30 $19,500,000 Identified Site
9/19/2023 Project Panda #4
SZ
Childcare Facility New Construction ?N/A ?$2,000,000 +/-Active Search
1/17/2024 Project Tex Industrial New Construction 500,000 sq. ft.0 100 $500,000,000 Active Search
1/17/2024 Project G Industrial New Construction 1,000,000 sq. ft.0 ?$120,000,000 Focused Search
PROSPECT LIST 02/07/2025
Date of
Contact
Company Name Business Category Project Description Building‐Facility Retained Jobs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status
PROSPECT LIST 02/07/2025
2/12/2024 Project Lodge-
MSMWDC
Lodging-Hospitality New Construction ?0 10 $12,000,000 Identified Site
3/5/2024 Project Panda 20-
MS
Child Care Facility New Construction 25,000 sq. ft. 0 20 $5,500,000 Active Search
3/29/2024 Project ET-BB-12-9 Industrial Relocate ‐ Existing Bldg 12,000 sq. ft.12 $1,150,000 Identified Site
4/12/2024 Project Rest B52 Restaurant New build out‐Finish 5,000 sq. ft. +/-0 15 1500000 +/-Identified Site
5/30/2024 Project EP-BDDC
LACW
Data Center New Construction ??????Identified Site
5/31/2024 Project DC2-NWG-GB Data Center New Construction ??0 40 ??Active Search
7/3/2024 Project Hair Obsess Service Property Acquisition and
Renovation
2,100 sq. ft.14 6 $600,000 Identified Site
7/30/2024 Project EPG 40x2-50 Industrial New Construction 40,000 sq. ft. 0 40 $4,000,000 Active Search
12/3/2024 Project LEI Pack Industrial New Construction 35,000 sq. ft. 0 21 $15,500,000 Active Search
2/5/2025 Project Nordic Resturant-Taphouse Relocate ‐ Remodel‐4,300 sq. ft. 9 1 $1,090,000 Identified Site
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Chair Andrew Tapper, Vice-Chair Melissa Robeck, Rick Kothenbeutel, Teri
Lehner, Rob Stark
Council Liaison: Councilmember Kip Christianson
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman, Bob Ferguson, Tyler Bevier
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 – February 4, 2025
F. Citizen Comment
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of a Request for Development Stage and Final Stage Planned Unit
Development/Rezoning to Planned Unit Development for Phased Industrial
Development including Industrial Service and Industrial Self-Storage as Principle
Uses in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District.
Applicant: Timothy Flander
B. Consideration for a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed
Entertainment/Recreation, Indoor Commercial Facility in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
District.
Applicant: Elizabeth Barthel
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Mississippi Room
4:45 p.m. Concept Stage Submittal for a 106.05 acre development including
data center uses, within a Light Industrial Park, Mixed
Neighborhood, Commercial and Residential Flex and Estate
Residential land use designation areas as identified by the
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan.
C. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Auto Repair -Minor Facility
in an B-4 (Regional Business) District and Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit
for Cross Access and Parking.
Applicant: RA Smith, Inc.
D. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Cross Parking Agreement in the
Central Community District (CCD)
Applicant: Zach Barthel
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Site Plan Review for The Nordic at 106 Walnut Street
B. Consideration of approving Corrective Resolution PC-2025-03A – Meadowbrook
Development Stage PUD
4. Other Business
A. Community Development Director’s Report
5. Adjournment