IEDC Agenda - 05/06/2025AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Luke Dahlheimer, 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, Greg Schultz
Liaisons: City Administrator Rachel Leonard, Tyler Bevier, Missy Meidinger, Deb Meyer,
Anne Mueller, Sarah Rathlisberger, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Dave Tombers,
Tim Zipoy
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of March 4, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
D. Consideration of Additional Agenda Items
2. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Wayne Elam Resignation and IEDC Member Application (Joe Elam)
B. Table Topic – City of Monticello–Long Term Financial Management Plan, Sarah
Rathlisberger
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
B. Chamber of Commerce
C. Economic Development
• Building Permits Summary – Qtr. 1 2025
• Project Update
• Prospect List
• BR&E Visits Update
• May 6, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda
D. City Council Update
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (Legislative Review Table Topic)
5. Adjournment (8:15 a.m.)
MINUTES (Draft)
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
March 4, 2025
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Luke Dahlheimer, Shawn
Hafen, City Council Member Charlotte Gabler, Aaron Holthaus, Liz Kokesh, Sarah
Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Rob Stark, Darek Vetsch, Andrew
Tapper, Tony Velishek
Absent: Eric Olson
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Missy Meidinger, Deb Meyer,
Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy
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. Roll Call
C. Approve Minutes
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 7, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES. ROB STARK SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Mr. Thares informed the IEDC that Randy Skarphol submitted his resignation. He then
introduced Greg Schultz who is visiting as a guest today with intent to apply to fill the
IEDC seat that has been held Randy Skarphol. Mr. Schultz provided a brief history on his
background in banking and how he came to Monticello over 20 years ago.
Members then discussed the resignation of Randy Skarphol.
JONI PAWELK MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF RANDY SKARPHOL,
SECONDED BY DAREK VETSCH. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY.
JONI PAWELK MOTIONED TO APPROVE GREG SHULTZ AS A MEMBER OF THE IEDC.
SECONDED BY ANDREW TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic – PFAS Pollution Management Plan
City Engineer Matt Leonard gave an overview on PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances, a group of synthetic chemicals used to make products resistant to heat,
stains, grease, and water, and the effects on City sewer and water systems. A
presentation on PFAS Pollution Management Plan provided background information,
testing conducted at the wastewater treatment facility by means of categorizing
IEDC Meeting Minutes – 03/04/2025 (draft)
sampling results, sources of PFAS and the state Amara’s Law for mitigation to change in
2025. Mr. Leonard presented various reduction strategies for industrial, commercial,
and businesses within the City and how to best educate residents on PFAS, starting in
the summer of 2025 for public education. The summer/fall 2025 is earmarked to meet
with businesses, with additional PFAS testing slated for summer of 2026. Drinking water
testing results from the 40 different types of PFAS compounds captured a s hort chain
PFAS compounds were found in the drinking water system at trace levels, 90% below
the threshold levels requiring treatment.
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Darek Vetsch, County Commissioner, District 2, provided an overview of WCEDP
activities as well as a Wright County update.
B. Chamber of Commerce
Deb Meyer, Monticello Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, provided a brief
overview of recent and upcoming Chamber events.
C. Economic Development
Mr. Thares presented updates on the following economic development activities.
• Project Update
• Prospect List
• Planning Commission Agenda (March 4, 2025)
He noted several prospects that are actively searching for development sites or are in
the early pre-development action steps.
D. City Council Update
Rachel Leonard provided an update of the recent City Council activities.
• School Boulevard Improvements project awarded to OMG Midwest. Construction
expected to begin in late spring with estimated completion in early fall. Approved
joining the Coalition of Greater MN Cities.
• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for the former General Rental property –
Rockstone will be establishing a vehicle sales business on the site.
• Approved use of a $30,000 grant from the IIJA Grants Technical Assistance
Program to review the City’s Federal Roadway Classification System. This will
identify additional corridors that would qualify for the classification, opening up
additional funding support sources.
• Approved preliminary engineering for the future Fallon Ave Improvements project
between Chelsea Road and Fallon Drive. Improvements are expected to include
reconstructing the roadway from rural to an urban section with curb, gutter,
sidewalk, trail, etc. as well as installation of trunk water and sewer main
extensions.
IEDC Meeting Minutes – 03/04/2025 (draft)
• Approved development stage PUD and preliminary plat for the Meadowbrook
neighborhood. This was originally part of the Hunter’s Crossing neighborhood, but
it was never finished. The proposed neighborhood will include single-family homes
with a mix of detached single family and attached town homes. This is one of
several neighborhoods proposed in the southern part of the city: we’re
anticipating 300-500 residential units/homes in phases over the next 5 years.
• Held a workshop about Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park to confirm
current status and preliminary conversations about the use of upcoming sales tax
revenue. Also approved the design of pickleball courts as an initial improvement
with the tax revenue.
• City Council approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan including a text
amendment to clarify the appropriate land use guidance for data centers. Text
amendment was adopted to establish allowing data centers in the Light Industrial
Park designation. Updates to the zoning code will be a future complementary
consideration. Additionally, a map amendment for land previously guided as
“development reserve.” The map amendment creates consistent guidance for the
entire proposed development.
• City of Monticello has a bonding bill legislation requesting an additional $10
million for the construction of a water treatment plant as well as a bill requesting a
sales tax exemption on construction materials.
Members asked numerous questions about the processes and studies that are
connected to the concept data center.
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as per new meeting schedule.
5. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:17 a.m.
Industrial Economic Development Committee Agenda: 05/06/2025
2A. Consideration of Appointing Joe Elam to the Industrial Economic Development
Committee (IEDC) for a three-year term ending on December 31, 2025
Prepared by:
Economic Development Manager
Meeting Date:
05/6/2025
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Community Economic Development
Coordinator
Approved by:
Community Development Director
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Wayne Elam recently notified City staff of his intent to resign from the IEDC. Wayne has been
on the IEDC for many years and has been involved in key planning and/or policy discussions
regarding industrial land sites and related zoning codes over the past 20 years. He suggested
that his son, Joe Elam, apply for the vacant IEDC position. Joe also works at Commercial Realty
Solutions (CRS) and has a familiarity with available commercial and industrial sites in the City of
Monticello. CRS has many commercial land listings in the City. The IEDC may benefit greatly if
Joe is able to share the perspectives and insights of his role as a commercial realtor in
connection to both short term and long-term land development planning and policy discussions
and formation.
Joe Elam’s application is attached to this report. Again he has worked at CRS for a number of
years and is known in the local and regional development community. Staff also remind the
IEDC that after organizational amendments approved in late 2024, that the IEDC’s total
authorized voting membership is 18. If Joe Elam’s membership is approved by the IEDC at the
May 6, 2025, meeting, there will be no other vacancies. An affirmative membership
recommendation by the IEDC will also need to be ratified by the City Council at the May 12,
2025, regular meeting.
A1. Staff Impact: None
A2. Budget Impact: None; IEDC Members do not receive a stipend currently.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to approve Joe Elam to the Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC)
for a three-year term ending on December 31, 2025.
Industrial Economic Development Committee Agenda: 05/06/2025
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the IEDC approve Joe Elam as a member of the IEDC for a three-year
term ending on December 31, 2025. Joe is a commercial real estate agent and works for CRS,
which is very active with commercial and industrial land and property listings in Monticello and
the surrounding region. Joe’s insights and knowledge will likely be beneficial to future IEDC
discussions regarding commercial and industrial land use trends, as well as long range planning
and policy formation. His membership would also bring the total number of members to 18,
the authorized membership total.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
A. Joe Elam application
B. IEDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines
C. IEDC Ordinance – Title 2, Chapter 10
D. IEDC Ordinance Amendment; from November 12, 2024, CC approval
E. IEDC Enabling Resolution
F. IEDC Members Terms Expiration
■ Yes □ No
□ Yes ■ No
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
City of Monticello
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, Minnesota - 55362
http://www.MonticelloMN.gov (http://www.MonticelloMN.gov)
Elam, Joe
Industrial and Economic Development Committee Member
(Volunteer)
Received: 4/17/25,
6:06 PM
For Official Use
Only:
QUAL:________
DNQ:_________
□Experience
□Training
□Other:_______
PERSONAL INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE:
Industrial and Economic Development Committee Member
(Volunteer)
Job Number:
2025-00011
NAME: (Last, First, Middle)
Elam, Joe
PERSON ID:
62376229
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State, Zip Code)
22 Marie ave
Rogers, MN 55374
HOME PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:NOTIFICATION PREFERENCE:
Email
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Yes
State: MN Number:
G***********6
LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN
THE UNITED STATES?:
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree
PREFERENCES
WHAT TYPE OF JOB ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
TYPES OF WORK YOU WILL ACCEPT:
EDUCATION
SCHOOL NAME:
U of M
LOCATION:(City , State)
Minneapolis, MN
DID YOU GRADUATE?DEGREE RECEIVED:
Bachelor's
MAJOR/MINOR:
Landscape Design / Architecture
■ Yes □ No
WORK EXPERIENCE
DATES:
from January/2014 to December/2018
EMPLOYER:
Boulder Creek Landscape &
Construction
POSITION TITLE:
Owner
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
22605 Marie ave
Rogers, MN 55374
PHONE NUMBER:SUPERVISOR:
Joseph William Elam - Owner
MAY WE CONTACT THIS
EMPLOYER?
HOURS PER WEEK:
100
DUTIES:
Everything
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Sold the business
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Nothing Entered For This Section
SKILLS
OFFICE SKILLS:
Typing: 80 WPM
Data Entry: 80 KPH
OTHER SKILLS:
Joe Elam - Intermediate - 6 years, 0 months
LANGUAGE(S):
Nothing Entered For This Section
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nothing Entered For This Section
Agency - Wide Questions
1.Are you at least 18 years old?
Yes
2.How did you hear about this position?
Referral
3.If you marked "Other" please specify.
Been with CRS for over 6 years. Primarily work Wright County. Work all of MN.
4.Why are you interested in serving on this Board or Commission?
Yes
5.Please list your qualifications for this volunteer appointment.
Knowledge of local movements and regional inquiries, and direct connect to national developers.
6.Please list all City Boards, Commissions, or Committees you're currently serving on or have served on in
the past. Write N/A if this question doesn't apply.
Wright County CEO group. Participate in a number of chambers.
Job Specific Supplemental Questions
1.Please describe in detail why you are interested in volunteering for the City of Monticello.
We handle a number of transactions in Monticello every year. We work all of Wright and Sherburne County.
2.Please describe your community involvement and other related qualifications for this position.
We typically know who's looking and for what prior to government.
3.Please list your qualifications for this volunteer appointment.
Local, regional, state, and national knowledge relating to commercial & industrial activity. Direct connections
to local, state, and national developers and government officials.
By clicking on the 'Accept & Submit' button, I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in
this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any
facts in said documents may be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of
employment regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery.
I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. I understand that
none of the documents, policies, procedures, actions, statements of the City of Monticello or its
representatives used during the employment process is deemed a contract of employment, real or
implied. In consideration for employment with the City of Monticello, if employed, I agree to conform to
the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the City of Monticello at all times and understand that
such obedience is a condition of employment.
I understand that if offered a position with the City of Monticello, I may be required to submit to a drug
screening and background check as a condition of employment. I understand that unsatisfactory
results from, refusal to cooperate with, or any attempt to affect the results of these pre-employment
tests and checks will result in withdrawal of any employment offer or termination of employment if
already employed.
With my signature below, I am providing the City of Monticello authorization to verify all information I
provided within this application, including contacting current or previous employers. However, I
understand that if, in the Employment Experience section I have answered "No" to the question, "May
we contact your current employer?", contact with my current employer will not be made without my
specific authorization.
This application was submitted by Elam, Joe
Signature________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________
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.
II. 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 are 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. 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.
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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 1st of January and ending on the 31st of December
Amended: 01/05/2016, 12/06/2016, 03/05/2019, 11/12/2024
INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
§ 32.075 NAME OF COMMITTEE.
The name of the organization shall be the city’s Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC).
(Prior Code, § 2-10-1)
§ 32.076 AUTHORIZATION.
Duties are delegated to the IEDC by the City Council by the ordinance codified herein dated June 28, 2010, and by Res.
2008-44, approved May 27, 2008.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-2)
§ 32.077 MEMBERSHIP.
The city’s IEDC shall consist of 16 to 18 regular members to be appointed by the City Council. The Committee members
shall consist of city business representatives or residents of the city. Specific general membership eligibility on the IEDC
shall be defined in the Organizational and Membership Guidelines. One councilmember shall be appointed annually to serve
on the IEDC. The Director of the city’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall be an ex-officio member of the IEDC. Up to
two 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.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-3) (Ord. 637, passed 4-25-2016; Ord. 715, passed 3-25-2019; Ord. 782, passed 8-8- 22022)
§ 32.078 TERM OF OFFICE.
The term of the regular members shall be for three 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 on December 31 of any given year.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-4)
§ 32.079 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 Council in the event
attendance does not meet this standard.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-5)
§ 32.080 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.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-6)
§ 32.081 OFFICERS.
(A) Elections. The city’s 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 powers as may be prescribed in the rules of the 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 or her absence.
(D) Duties of Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the Committee with the assistance of city
staff.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-7)
§ 32.082 MEETINGS.
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.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-8)
§ 32.083 QUORUM.
A majority of the total IEDC members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-9)
§ 32.084 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, with an emphasis on industrial land, increasing tax base and number of livable wage-level jobs by promoting
industrial and economic growth, and working to maintain a desirable business environment.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-10)
§ 32.085 AMENDMENTS.
This subchapter may be amended as recommend by the majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only
after majority vote of the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-11) (Ord. 519, passed 8-23-2010)
COMMISSIONS/BOARDS NAME TERM EXPIRES
Planning Commission Melissa Robeck 3 yr 12/2025
(3-year staggered terms)Teri Lehner 3 yr 12/2026
Rob Stark 3 yr 12/2026
Richard Kothenbeutel 3 yr 12/2027
Andrew Tapper 3 yr 12/2027
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission Julie Jelen 3 yr 12/2025
(3-year staggered terms)Steve Peterka 3 yr 12/2025
Adam Leiferman 3 yr 12/2025
Danielle Murdoff 3 yr 12/2026
Daryl Tindle 3 yr 12/2026
Maria Onnen 3 yr 12/2027
Janine Kopff 3 yr 12/2027
Library Board Joan Brezlin 3 yr 12/2025
(3-year staggered terms)Jamie Driscoll 3 yr 12/2026
Shea Roskowiak 3 yr 12/2026
Lisa Bush 3 yr 12/2027
Beth Metzger 3 yr 12/2027
Economic Development Authority Steve Johnson 6 yr 12/2029
(6-year staggered terms)Jon Morphew 6 yr 12/2026
Hali Sittig 6 yr 12/2027
Rick Barger 6 yr 12/2028
VACANCY 6 yr 12/2030
Tracy Hinz (voting)Council rep
Lloyd Hilgart (voting)Council rep
IEDC:Joni Pawelk 3 yr 12/2025
(3-year staggered terms)Wayne Elam 3 yr 12/2025
Charlotte Gabler 3 yr 12/2025
Sonja McElory 3 yr 12/2025
Mike Huey 3 yr 12/2025
Liz Kokesh 3 yr 12/2025
Andrew Tapper 3 yr 12/2026
Eric Olson 3 yr 12/2026
Rob Stark 3 yr 12/2026
Tony Velishek 3 yr 12/2026
Aaron Holthaus 3 yr 12/2026
Sarah Kortmansky 3 yr 12/2026
Jarred Merchant 3 yr 12/2026
Sean Hafen 3 yr 12/2027
Darek Vetsch 3 yr 12/2027
Luke Dahlheimer 3 yr 12/2027
Greg Schultz 3 yr 12/2027
Corey Ritter Chamber Rep 12/2027
Chamber Director ex-officio
Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council Daryl Tindle Parks rep 12/2026
(3-year staggered terms)Tom Vetsch (at large)3 yr 12/2026
2025 ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 05/06/2025
2B. Table Topic – Overview of the City of Monticello Long-Term Financial Management
Plan – Sarah Rathlisberger, City of Monticello Finance Director
Prepared by:
Administrative Assistant
Meeting Date:
05/06/2025
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
N/A
Approved by:
Economic Development Director
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Overview presentation of the City of Monticello Long-Term Financial Management Plan with
question and answers. City of Monticello Finance Director, Sarah Rathlisberger, will be the
presenter.
SUPPORTING DATA
None
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3C. Economic Development Updates
Prepared by:
Economic Development Director
Meeting Date:
5/6/2025
☒ Liaison Updates
Reviewed by:
N/A
Approved by:
N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The Economic Development Update includes an overview of various information by Jim Thares,
Economic Development Manager. IEDC members are encouraged to ask questions as so
inclined. Attachments include the Quarter 1, 2025 Building Permits Summary, the Project
Updates and Projects-Prospects List. The Planning Commission Agenda for the May 6, 2025,
meeting is also included.
A. Building Permits Summary – Quarter 1 – 2025
B. Project Updates
C. Prospect List
D. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2025
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION
PERMIT TYPE
2024
1st Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
2025
1st Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
Single Family 17 $4,433,995 17 $4,433,995 11 $3,100,261 11 $3,100,261
Multi-Family Townhomes 12 $1,200,000 12 $1,200,000 0 $0 0 $0
Commercial-Industrial New -
Remodel - Addition 6 $327,200 6 $327,200 6 $923,615 6 $923,615
PERMIT TYPE
2024
2nd Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
2025
2nd Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
Single Family 14 $3,894,720 31 $8,328,715
Multi-Family Townhomes 12 $1,200,000 24 $2,400,000
Comercial-Industrial New -
Remodel - Addition 9 $1,507,400 15 $1,834,600
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION
PERMIT TYPE
2024
3rd Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
2025
3rd Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
Single Family 14 $3,232,288 45 $11,561,003
Multi-Family Townhomes 14 $1,400,000 38 $3,800,000
Comercial-Industrial New -
Remodel - Addition 9 $3,348,000 24 $5,182,600
PERMIT TYPE
2024
4th Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
2024-4th
Qtr Valuation YTD Valuation
Single Family 3 $689,151 48 $12,250,154
Multi-Family Townhomes 0 $0 38 $3,800,000
Comercial-Industrial New -
Remodel - Addition 3 $379,750 27 $5,562,350
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3C. Project Update
Project Corona and Project Kraken RFI Status (MN-DEED Prospects):
City staff have responded to several recent MN-DEED prospects by completing (RFI) Request
for Information packets wherein City owned sites located in Otter Creek Business Park (OCBP)
have been offered. In some instances these prospects prefer to locate in an available
industrial building. In other instances, the prospect is seeking a greenfield site to build a new
facility to meet their specific needs. Two recent MN-DEED prospects (April submittal dates)
include Project Corona (it is not beer production) and Project Kraken. The former is seeking a
site of 5 to 10 acres and plans to invest $15,000,000 in a new facility and equipment. It has a
small retail-tourism space for sales of frozen dairy products. Approximately 50 employees
would be needed to operate this facility. Project Kraken on the other hand prefers an available
building of 30,000 sq. ft. which could be expanded to 150,000 sq. ft. over the next 3 to 5 years.
This firm would hire 150 FTE staff to operate its facility to make and assemble medical
equipment. There are currently no available vacant industrial buildings in Monticello of this
size, so staff did not submit an RFI packet for Project Kraken. Previously in 2025, the City
submitted an RFI packet for Project Megawatt, a solar panel fabrication firm, seeking 85 acres
($757 million; 527 new FTE jobs).
Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial-Residential Redevelopment:
With the arrival of spring weather, the Block 52 developer is completing the final punch list
items at the core downtown development. The developer continues to court restaurant
operators regarding locating in the new building (north end cap with outdoor patio overlooking
West Bridge Park). Per the development contract’s business subsidy agreement, a total of 45
new jobs are required to be created by entities that locate in the building within three years
from the benefit date. Simplicity Group Financial Services has approximately 102 employees
housed in the facility with some of those being new jobs.
Headwaters Villa Twin Homes:
The 60-unit Phase 1 twin home housing development project for ages 55 + on 7th Street West is
now complete. The 22-twin home unit Phase 2 project is also just getting started with site
prep, grading and utility installation activities. Those units will be completed by late 2025. The
total number of rental units in phases 1 and 2 totals 82 with 33 units required (40 percent) to
be rented by households of low- and moderate-income levels (60 percent of the AMI; Wright
County).
IEDC Agenda: 5/06/25
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Big River Commercial Development - Chelsea Road:
Chipotle opened its restaurant in this commercial development project located on Chelsea
Road near Fenning Avenue in late December 2024. A Starbucks coffee shop is also expected to
open in the near future after it completes its interior finish work. Additional pad site
developments in this 10-acre project include Les Schwab Tire (15,136 sq. ft. at 669 Chelsea
Road) and Valvoline Oil (2,673 sq. ft. located at 721 Chelsea Road). Permits for both of these
developments will be issued in the coming weeks. A concept plan of the Big River
Development is attached to this Project Update.
Fairfield By Marriott Hotel:
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 98-room hotel on April 29, 2025. The hotel
development project will also feature a Boulder Tap House Restaurant as an attached facility.
The hotel will also have small conference rooms to accommodate meetings and events in its
facilities. The developer of the nearly $21,500,000 project is expecting the restaurant to be
open in November 2025 with the hotel to be completed by mid-summer 2026. A total of 45 to
50 jobs will be created through this development. The City and County used Tax Abatement as
a financing assistance tool for the development. It was the City’s very first use of this tool. The
combined assistance from the City and County will total $742,655 over a 10-year time frame.
Nordic Tap House and Restaurant:
Nordic Tap House is expected to complete its move into the former Bessie Antique Store at 106
Walnut Street (near the Block 52 building) in early to mid-July. The EDA will be considering a
Façade Improvement Forgivable Loan request for Nordic to support exterior façade
renovations at its regular May 14, 2025, meeting.
Discount Tire:
A proposed Discount Tire sales and service store is working its way through the final review
steps. This facility is proposed for a 2.04-acre parcel located at 1300 7th Street East.
Wendy’s Restaurant:
A building permit for a new Wendy’s Restaurant is currently under review. The location of the
proposed 2,300 sq. ft. restaurant development is at 261 Highland Way.
IEDC Agenda: 5/06/25
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Panera Bread:
A Panera Bread restaurant opened in Monticello near Target in late 2024. The address of the
Panera Bread restaurant is 1495 East 7th Street.
Data Center Campus Proposals:
Two fairly large data center campus proposals have been submitted to the City for review and
entitlement processes. These two proposals are sizeable and have considerable review and
approval processes to go through. These steps include environmental review steps and land
entitlement through the City. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission may also have some
review processes as well. And, finally Xcel Energy, the electric utility serving these sites, also
has its own service studies that are expected to be completed in the future as well.
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
8/11/2022 Project Sing Precision Machining New Construction 400,000 sq. ft.0 500 $90,000,000 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
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
7/30/2024 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 52,500 sq. ft. 0 21 $16,500,000 Active Search
1/14/2025 Project Megawatt Industrial New Construction 650,000 to 1,300,000
sq. ft.
0 592 $757,000,000 Active Search
2/5/2025 Project Nordic Resturant-Taphouse Relocate ‐ Remodel‐4,300 sq. ft. 9 1 $1,090,000 Identified
Site
4/17/2025 Project Corona Industrial - Retail New Construction 30,000 to 50,000 sq. ft.50 $15,000,000 Active Search
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PROSPECT LIST 04/30/2025
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION
May 6, 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 – April 1, 2025
• Workshop Meeting Minutes – March 4, 2025
F. Citizen Comment
2. Public Hearings
A. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a Request for an Amendment to the
Monticello City Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section
153.044 Business Base Zoning Districts, Central Community District for standards
applicable to Parking and 153.067 Off-Street Parking, Standards applicable to
commercial, industrial and civic/institutional uses in the Central Community District
(CCD).
Applicant: City of Monticello
B. Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Structure-
Major in the R-1, Single Family Residential District with a driveway leading to the
detached structure in the rear yard.
Applicant: Benjamin Roberg
C. Consideration of a request for Preliminary Plat of Meadows at Pioneer Park;
Development Stage Planned Unit Development; Rezoning to Planned Unit
Development for proposed 157 single-family residential development in the
Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA), currently guided as low-density
residential
Applicant: Reid Schulz
D. Consideration of an Amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan
(Comprehensive Plan), Chapter 3, “Land Use, Growth and Orderly Annexation” re-
guiding certain parcels from their existing Estate Residential, Commercial and
Residential Flex, and Mixed Neighborhood designation s to Light Industrial Park
designation.
Applicant: Scannell Properties, LLC
E. Consideration of a request for Amendment to the Red Rooster Planned Unit
Development for changes related to the building expansion for vehicle use and
storage. Applicant: Brian Jovan/Jovan Properties LLC
F. Consideration of a request for an Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for
Planned Unit Development for Carcone Second Addition, for interim improvements
to support the land use of vehicle sales, display and storage.
Applicant: Aeron Ashbrook
3. Regular Agenda
4. Other Business
A. Community Development Director’s Report
5. Adjournment