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IEDC Agenda - 06/03/2025AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, June 3, 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, Joe Elam 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 May 6, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes D.Consideration of Additional Agenda Items 2.Regular Agenda A.Table Topic – Greater MSP Overview of Readiness Approach - Jim Thares & Tyler Bevier 3.Liaison Updates A.Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) B.Chamber of Commerce C.Economic Development a.BR&E Visits Update b.Project Update c.Prospect List d.June 3, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda D.City Council Updates 4.Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5.Adjournment (8:15 a.m.) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) May 6, 2025 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center Members Present: Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Luke Dahlheimer, City Council Member Charlotte Gabler, Aaron Holthaus, Sarah Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Greg Schultz, Rob Stark, Darek Vetsch, Andrew Tapper Members Absent: Chair Jarred Merchant, Sean Hafen, Liz Kokesh, Tony Velishek Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Deb Meyer, Dave Tombers Liaisons Absent: Tim Zipoy, Missy Meidinger 1.General Business A.Call to Order Vice Chair Mike Huey called the regular meeting of the Monticello Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC) to order at 7:00 a.m. B.Roll Call C.Approve Minutes DAREK VETSCHMOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 4, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. CORY RITTER SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D.Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda None. 2.Regular Agenda A.Consideration of Wayne Elam Resignation and IEDC Member Application (Joe Elam) Economic Development Manager Jim Thares introduced Joe Elam who is applying to fill a new IEDC vacancy. DAREK VETSCH MOTIONED TO APPROVE JOE ELAM TO THE INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2025, SECONDED BY SARAH KORTMANSKY. MOTION CARRIED, UNANIMOUSLY. B.Table Topic – City of Monticello–Long Term Financial Management Plan, Sarah Rathlisberger Finance Director Sarah Rathlisberger spoke to the function and model for the Monticello Long-Term Financial Management Plan for 2025 and beyond. 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. 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C.Economic Development Mr. Thares presented updates on the following economic development activities. x Building Permits Summary – Qtr. 1 2025 x Project Update x Prospect List x BR&E Visits Update x May 6, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda D.City Council Update City Administrator Rachel Leonard provided an update of the recent City Council activities including downtown parking discussion, a joint workshop with Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) expected to occur in the coming month, the final plat approval on the Meadowbrook Residential development Plat, an tour and review of the public works building, the Monticello Tech project annexation submittal package, the School Boulevard Roundabout Improvements project, and other resident-related news. 4.Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (Legislative Review Table Topic) 5.Adjournment Meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:08 a.m. Recorder: Anne Mueller ___ Approved: June 3, 2025 Attest: _____________________________________ Jim Thares, Economic Development ManagerDR A F T d an update of the d an u recent nt City City Coun , a joint workshop with Planning Co, a joint workshop with Planning Co ity (EDA) y (EDA)expected to occur in the cocted to owbrook Residential development PResidential the Monticello Tech project annexathe Monticello Tech p dabout Idabout Improvements project, and otmprovements project, Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (Legislasday, June 3, 2025 (Legis adjourned by consensus at adjourned by conse 8:0088 a.m.a rder:rder:Anne Mueller ___Anne Muelle DR Approved:Approve June 3,June 2025025 ttest:ttest: ____________ EcoEco 1 Is Wright County Project Ready? Wright County Ready Workshop | Part 2 May 29, 2025 Powerful Partnership Regional location Data, Research, Analysis RE brokers, developers, construction, trades Regional marketing, storytelling, and lead generation Policy, incentives, regulatory Regional assets (e.g. R&D, labs, feedstocks, utilities) The GREATER MSP Partnership is the way we work together to do big, new, or hard things that no one can do alone. Deal Wins Cities, Counties, the State Regional economic development strategy Education institutions, training, community orgs What does it mean to be "RFI Ready"? Deep Dive 8 11 What does it mean to be RFI Ready? Sites and Buildings •Site size, site shape and site dimensions •Total vs. Developable acres •On-site impediments to development & plan for mitigation •Wetlands or Floodplains •Underground infrastructure •Stormwater management •Threatened/endangered species •Ownership and site control •Asking Price/Lease Rate 12 What does it mean to be RFI Ready? Zoning and Permitting •Permitted and conditional uses •Process, timeline and necessary approvals for zoning change •Zoning and Land Use surrounding the site •Forms, fees and timeline for all applicable permits •Land disturbance •Building •Stormwater •Process water •Air •Etc. 13 What does it mean to be RFI Ready? Transportation •Access roads known •Necessary upgrades known; cost and schedule identified •Distance to nearest 4-lane highway(s) and interstate(s) •Mapped routes •Planned upgrades (roads, interchanges, etc.) •Distance to nearest airports •Rail Access •BNSF •CPKC •UP •Progressive Rail 14 What does it mean to be RFI Ready? Utilities •Utility Provider name and contact information •Electric •Voltage of lines at site •Opportunity and timeline for upgrades •Natural Gas Utility: •Size of line at site •Normal operating pressure •Opportunity and timeline for upgrades •Water/Wastewater •Excess capacity of line at site •Overall system excess capacity •Opportunity and timeline for upgrades 15 What does it mean to be RFI Ready? Environmental •Phase I Environmental Site Assessment •Identification of potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities •Geotechnical Assessment •Evaluate subsurface soil and rock conditions •Wetlands Delineation •Identification and mapping of boundaries of wetlands •Archaeological Study/Cultural Resource Survey •Identification and evaluation of cultural or historical resources that may be affected by development •Endangered and Protected Species Study •Assessment of whether listed plant or animal species or their habitats are present on or near the site 16 Workforce •List of largest employers in the county •List of largest manufacturers in the county •List of applicable project announcements •Attraction and Expansion •List of applicable recent closings or layoffs •Colleges/Universities in the region •Applicable workforce programs and/or training resources What does it mean to be RFI Ready? 17 Taxes •List of applicable local and state taxes and exemptions •Income, sales, property •Copy of tax bill or sample tax bill •List of tax rates applicable to the site •Simple instructions on how to calculate property tax liability What does it mean to be RFI Ready? 18 Visuals •Aerial photograph with site boundaries indicated •USGS topographic map with site boundaries indicated •FEMA floodplain map with site boundaries indicated •Zoning map with surrounding uses noted •Infrastructure map identifying location of utility lines •County soil survey What does it mean to be RFI Ready? 19 Incentives •Identify incentives available and/or supported at the local level •Tax Incentives •Revolving Loan Fund •Infrastructure Improvements/Upgrades •Utility Discounts & Rebates •Permitting & Regulatory Assistance and/or Expedition •Workforce & Training Programs •MN DEED Programs (MIF, JCF, Automation Loan Program, etc.) •Identify your community needs/wants and be prepared to ask directly What does it mean to be RFI Ready? 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Example Site 1010 Example Ave Great City, MN 1010 Example Ave Great City, MN 55XXX Ready Site Details Location 1010 Example Ave, Great City, MN Owner(s)Jane Doe (JaneD@greatproperties.com) Size 64.8 acres Zoning I-2 Industrial Asking Price $XX,XXX per acre Highway Access 0.2 miles to I-35 // 0.1 miles to State Highway 62 Air Access 10 miles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Rail Access No rail access Other Remarks Site Readiness Checklist PARCELS 5 PARCEL ACREAGE Parcel A: 7.9 acres Parcel B: 5.1 acres Parcel C: 5.2 acres Parcel D: 8.4 acres Parcel E: 6.3 acres STREET & UTILIY ACCESS Frontage along 90th Street and Chelsea Road, possible extension of Dalton Way Storm: Available at Site Water: Available at Site Sewer: Available at Site ZONING Light Industrial (I-1), Allowing Light Industrial and Warehousing Development GET CONNECTED! Learn More: MonticelloMN.gov/281 OTTER CREEK BUSINESS PARK:EAST The City-owned Otter Creek sites are ideal for light & precision manufacturing/industrial development, warehousing and related industries. PREFERRED USES • Light & precision manufacturing • Warehousing and distribution • Research and development • Medical laboratories • Machine shops • Computer technology • Industrial engineering OTHER SITE INFORMATION Significant incentives are available for manufacturing users, including land cost reductions, tax increment financing, low-interest loans and more. Restrictive covenants are in place. Visit MonticelloMN.gov/264. CENTRAL WEST WEST WEST A EAST B EAST C EAST D EAST E EAST Life is good.BUSINESS IS GREAT. OTTER CREEKPARCELS EAST Wright County is the Fastest Growing in Minnesota! The City of Monticello is a vibrant community, proud of its rich heritage and excited about it’s growth. With a population of nearly 15,500, Monticello has a small town vibe with big city amenities. We are the gateway to the Twin Cities metro area and a major connection to northern Minnesota adventures. We are the front door to nature, situated along the Mississippi River with more than 17 miles of trails and more than 30 parks and acres of state and regional parkland. Our growing community includes manufacturing, financial & professional services, as well as a growing list of shops, and restaurants. You can be next! 90K Population within 15 min. Drive 55.3% Population Increase Projected for Wright County 35 MIN Drive to both Minneapolis & St. Cloud TOP RANKED Performing School System with 4,000+ Students GROWING Downtown and Businesses! The City-owned Otter Creek sites are ideal for light & precision manufacturing/ industrial development, warehousing and related industries. For questions or to discuss a site, contact: Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager Jim.Thares@MonticelloMN.gov 763-271-3254 WHY MONTICELLO? Connection betweenNATURE & BUSINESS. OTTER CREEK PARCELS GET CONNECTED! Learn More: MonticelloMN.gov/281 O t t er Cree k COUNTY ROAD 75 COUNTY ROAD 18 COUNTY ROAD 75 COUNTY ROAD 39 COUNTY ROAD 39 7th St E Wash ington St 7th St W Elm St River St E River St W River St W Walnut St 90t h S t N E 90th St NE 106 Ca h i ll A v e N E Br i arw o od Ave 85th St NE 85th St NE School Blvd Chelsea R d E C h el sea R d W evA nosnomdE evA nollaF EN evA gninneF Cedar St 95th St NE rD kaO wodaeM EN evA dralliG Meaow Oak A v e NE Came r on A v e N E 120th St NE 12 7 t h St N E Bertram Long Beaver Pond Mud First M ississ i p p i R iver 9 4 9 4 SITE LOCATION TO ST. CLOUD TO TWIN CITIES TO U.S.HWY 10 CS A H 7 5 3 MAJOR ROAD CONNECTIONS Interstate 94 Highway 25 Highway 10 58,000 ADT5,900 ADT OTTERCREEK DO W N T O W N 27,900 ADT PARCELS 3 PARCEL ACREAGE Parcels A & B: 11.59 acres Parcel C: 6.19 acres STREET & UTILIY ACCESS Frontage along Dalton Court Storm: Available at Site Water: Available at Site Sewer: Available at Site ZONING Light Industrial (I-1), Allowing Light Industrial and Warehousing Development OTTER CREEK BUSINESS PARK:WEST The City-owned Otter Creek sites are ideal for light & precision manufacturing/ industrial development, warehousing and related industries. PREFERRED USES • Light & precision manufacturing • Warehousing and distribution • Research and development • Medical laboratories • Machine shops • Computer technology • Industrial engineering OTHER SITE INFORMATION Significant incentives are available for manufacturing users, including land cost reductions, tax increment financing, low- interest loans and more. Restrictive covenants are in place. Visit MonticelloMN.gov/264. CENTRAL C WEST B WEST A WEST EAST EAST EAST EAST EAST Life is good.BUSINESS IS GREAT. OTTER CREEKPARCELS WEST GET CONNECTED! Learn More: MonticelloMN.gov/281 Wright County is the Fastest Growing in Minnesota! The City of Monticello is a vibrant community, proud of its rich heritage and excited about it’s growth. With a population of nearly 15,500, Monticello has a small town vibe with big city amenities. We are the gateway to the Twin Cities metro area and a major connection to northern Minnesota adventures. We are the front door to nature, situated along the Mississippi River with more than 17 miles of trails and more than 30 parks and acres of state and regional parkland. Our growing community includes manufacturing, financial & professional services, as well as a growing list of shops, and restaurants. You can be next! 90K Population within 15 min. Drive 55.3% Population Increase Projected for Wright County 35 MIN Drive to both Minneapolis & St. Cloud TOP RANKED Performing School System with 4,000+ Students GROWING Downtown and Businesses! The City-owned Otter Creek sites are ideal for light & precision manufacturing/ industrial development, warehousing and related industries. For questions or to discuss a site, contact: Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager Jim.Thares@MonticelloMN.gov 763-271-3254 WHY MONTICELLO? Connection betweenNATURE & BUSINESS. OTTER CREEK PARCELS GET CONNECTED! Learn More: MonticelloMN.gov/281 O t t er Cree k COUNTY ROAD 75 COUNTY ROAD 18 COUNTY ROAD 75 COUNTY ROAD 39 COUNTY ROAD 39 7th St E Wash ington St 7th St W Elm St River St E River St W River St W Walnut St 90t h S t N E 90th St NE 106 Ca h i ll A v e N E Br i arw o od Ave 85th St NE 85th St NE School Blvd Chelsea R d E C h el sea R d W evA nosnomdE evA nollaF EN evA gninneF Cedar St 95th St NE rD kaO wodaeM EN evA dralliG Meaow Oak A v e NE Came r on A v e N E 120th St NE 12 7 t h St N E Bertram Long Beaver Pond Mud First M ississ i p p i R iver 9 4 9 4 SITE LOCATION TO ST. CLOUD TO TWIN CITIES TO U.S.HWY 10 CS A H 7 5 58,000 ADT 3 MAJOR ROAD CONNECTIONS Interstate 94 Highway 25 Highway 10 5,900 ADT OTTERCREEK 27,900 ADT DO W N T O W N Step 1: Pre-Design Meeting Staff distributes land-use application, checklists, fee schedule & calendar deadlines Permitted Use? Follow Building Safety and/or Economic Development timeline Staff submits recommendation to Planning Commission Staff verifies a completed application. 60-day 15.99 Statute clock begins Planning Commission Meeting City Council Meeting (4 Monday th of the Month) Post Approval Meeting Economic Development Track can work concurrently to Planning & Zoning 60-day timeline with a completed application and board approvals Staff distributes Business Subsidy Pre-Application Completed Pre-Applications are due three weeks before EDA evening meeting (2 Tuesday of the Month) nd Staff reviews for completion Economic Development Authority Workshop Proceed to Building Safety Planning & Zoning Building Safety Staff distributes Building Matrix Checklist Staff Reviews Building Matrix for completion Plan Review letter sent to applicant of outstanding items Staff Reviews Development Ready to Proceed Checklist Building Permit Issued Estimated 21-day timeline with a completed application and board approvals 15-Business Day Review Disclaimer: This flow chart is intended for a broad overview of the City of Monticello development process, and is not an exhaustive list of requirements and timelines. Each project is unique and may require additional information and review to comply with zoning, statutes, and building codes. D r a f t C o n c e p t O n l y Discussion & Questions 22 IEDC Agenda 06/03/25 3C. Economic Development Updates Prepared by: Economic Development Director Meeting Date: 6/3/2025 ☒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 summaries of the first two Business Retention & Expansion visits for 2025, the Project Updates and Projects-Prospects List. The Planning Commission Agenda for the June 3 2025, meeting is also included. A.BR&E Visits Update B.Project Updates C.Prospect List D.Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – June 3, 2025 AROPLAX DATE OF VISIT: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ABOUT THE BUSINESS: “The Aroplax Advantage is founded on 75 years of experience in high-quality mold design, material selection, and injection molding solutions.” - aroplax.com WHAT WE LEARNED Aroplax representatives indicated a satisfaction with their current business facility and production capacity in Monticello. They spoke to the challenge of finding available childcare and affordable housing for their employee attraction and retention efforts. Aroplax also noted that water and power needs will be infrastructure considerations for their future growth. BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION VISIT LOCATION: 200 Chelsea Rd Monticello, MN 55362 FOUNDATION BUILDINGMATERIALS DATE OF VISIT: Thursday, May 15, 2025 ABOUT THE BUSINESS: “An industry leading building materials and construction products distribution company..” -www.fbmsales.com/about-us/ WHAT WE LEARNED Foundation Building Materials has 8,000 employees nationwide, with an estimated 19 FT at the Monticello location, with room for growth of an additional 4 employees. providing drywall, steel studs, acoustic tile, lumber, doors, and specialty products with 60% residential and 40% commercial contractors. FBM shows the need for truck delivery drivers. Currently leasing in the building, transportation near rail preferred. BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION VISIT LOCATION: 207 Dundas Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 1 IEDC Agend a: 6/03/25 Project Update Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial-Residential Redevelopment: The Block 52 developer recently installed the parking lot lights and is nearing the completion of the final punch list items at the core downtown development. The developer is in discussions with a restaurant operator considering a suite in the 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. The home health hospice firm, St. Croix Hospice, has approximately 27 FTE assigned to the Monticello office. Fairfield By Marriott Hotel: Progress continues oni the 98-room Fairfield By Marriott Hotel project and the attached Boulder Tap House Restaurant. Footings at the site have been poured and initial foundations walls are being put in place. The Boulder Taphouse restaurant will open in November 2025, and the hotel is expected 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. Please see pictures of the construction progress. Nordic Tap House and Restaurant: Progress continues on the Nordic Tap House facility interior renovation efforts at the site of the former Frank and Bessie Antique Store at 106 Walnut Street (near the Block 52 building). The EDA recently approved a Façade Improvement Forgivable Loan request for Nordic for exterior façade renovations. The City also approved an assessment agreement with Nordic in accordance with its newly approved policy to allow downtown businesses, including Nordic, to assess applicable SAC/WAC and parking fees over a 10-year period with no interest charges. 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 and land IEDC Agenda: 6/03/25 2 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. Housing Development: Tamarack Tamarack is seeking Preliminary Plat and Development Stage and Rezoning to Planned Unit Development for a 158-unit single-family residential project. Tamarack was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission at the May 6, 2025, Planning Commission. The requests are expected to move forward to the City Council in June. Planning Commission’s denial summary includes extensive use of 45’ lots with no local precedent, how the 45’ lots would meet PUD design standards, lack of detail for neighborhood design and detail, inconsistences in plan submissions; and failure to provide landscaping and amenity plans and failure to meet subdivision ordinance block length requirements. Meadowbrook Meadowbrook was recently approved for their Final Plat and Final Stage Planned Unit Development and development contract at the April 28, 2025, City Council meeting. This three-phase residential development includes 107 single family homes and 73 town homes. Construction has begun on the project. Haven Ridge West Haven Ridge West is expected to seek their Final Stage and Final Plat Planned Unit Development approval from the City Council in June. This residential development includes a mix of single-family lot types from attached townhomes to detached single family, with lot sizes ranging from 26’ for the townhomes to up to 80’ for the detached single-family lots. The total residential development is proposed to have 298 lots. Groundbreaking is planned for 2025 with final lot sales between 2028 or 2029 for this multi-phase project. FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES/ BOULDER TAP HOUSE This project includes a 98-room Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel and Boulder Tap House, a full- service restaurant. The hotel will occupy the easterly portion of the property, with parking on the north, east, and south sides of the building. The four-story hotel will offer an indoor pool, meeting room space, exercise area, and breakfast dining for guests. 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OPENING DATE: Boulder Tap House: October/November 2025 Fairfield Inn & Suites: Late Spring 2026 May 30, 2025 Update FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES/ BOULDER TAP HOUSE May 30, 2025 Update 90th S t S E Miss issi pp i Rive r Otter C r e e k E H B Ed m o n s o n A v e nm nmMonticello Middle School Monticello High School ®v CentraCare Health nmnm Little Mountain Elementary School Eastview Education Center MCC/City Office D C !"b$ ?¾A@ )x A F G To Twin Cities Do c u m e n t P a t h : J : \ g i s \ c i t y \ M O N T \ M a p s \ D e v e l o p m e n t M a p s \ M o n t i c e l l o P r o p e r t y I n v e n t o r y \ M o n t i c e l l o P r o p e r t y I n v e n t o r y . a p r x LEGEND City Limit Single Family Available ¯ 0 810405 Feet Outlot To St. Cloud Residential Neighborhoods Available Housing Lots/ Single-Family Units www.MonticelloMN.gov DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS KEY DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY LOTS (DETACHED) MULTI FAMILY LOTS (ATTACHED) A Edmonson Ridge 26 0 B Autumn Ridge Villas 1 0 C Stony Brook Village (Twinhomes)28 0 D Haven Ridge 2nd Addition 59 0 E Country Club Manor 3/4 Addition (Rental Townhomes)0 88 F Haven Ridge West (Proposed Multiple Phases)226 72 G Meadowbrook (Proposed Multiple Phases)109 73 H Featherstone 7th Addition TBD 0 Updated March 2025 Ed m o n s o n A v e nm nm nmPinewood Elementary School Monticello Middle School Monticello High School ®v CentraCare Health nmnm Little Mountain Elementary School Eastview Education Center MCC/City Office !"b$ )x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 3536 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 To Twin Cities Do c u m e n t P a t h : J : \ g i s \ c i t y \ M O N T \ M a p s \ D e v e l o p m e n t M a p s \ M o n t i c e l l o P r o p e r t y I n v e n t o r y \ M o n t i c e l l o P r o p e r t y I n v e n t o r y . a p r x LEGEND City Limit Multi-Family Available ¯ 0 810405 Feet To St. Cloud Residential Neighborhoods Available Housings/Rental Multi-Family ID NAME UNITS ADDRESS PROPERTY PHONE NO. 1 154 E Broadway Apartments 15 154 E Broadway (612) 669-3486 2 Block 52 87 101 W Broadway St (763) 314-4295 3 Bluffs, The 72 700 , 707, 714E 7th St (320) 253-0003 4 Chock Apts 12 801, 803, 807 W 3rd St (763) 295-2091 5 Deephaven Apartments 165 1255 Edmondson Ave NE (701) 412-2947 6 Hillside Properties I—(Low Income)36 207 E 7th St (763) 295-5804 7 Hillside Properties II—(Low Income)12 301, 303 E 7th St (763) 295-5804 8 Jefferson Heights Apts 24 615 7th St E (320) 530-0003 9 Jen’s River Road Apts 8 159 Riverview Drive (763) 295-6566 10 Joyro Investments, LLC 8 625 E 3rd St (763) 280-6307 11 Jude Apts 4 624 W 5th St (763) 263-7704 12 Klick Apts 4 719 E 4th St (651) 242-9463 13 Landmark Square Apts 9 204, 206 Locust St (320) 253-0003 14 Longley Apts 4 247-249 Marvin Elwood Rd (763) 295-6566 15 Marywood Apts 24 407 E 7th St (763) 878-6318 16 Monticello Crossings 202 2205 Meadow Oak Ave (651) 204-0957 17 Monticello Manor 12 306 W 6th St (651) 602-7090 18 Monticello Village Apts 60 725, 727, 729, 731, 733 MN St (651) 204-1027 19 Park Place Apts 8 11 Walnut St (763) 807-8657 20 Pointe Apts, The 12 607 E 7th St (612) 854-6534 21 Ramsey Townhomes 8 501-507, 509-515 Ramsey St (763) 295-2590 22 Ridgemont Apts—(Low Income)48 716 Maple St (320) 493-0562 23 Ridgeway Apts—(Low Income)44 330, 331, 332, 333 W 6th St (763) 295-5081 24 River Road Apts 24 139 Riverview Dr (763) 295-3013 25 River Road Residential Suites (income restrictions apply to 20% of units) 47 212 Locust St (763)-249-5045 26 Rowan Apts 8 705 E 3rd St (763) 295-6566 27 Savanna Vista 200 9277, 9379 Edmunson Ave NE (320) 258-3000 28 Seventh Street Townhomes 15 313 W 7th St (763) 295-5081 29 Silvercrest Apt 35 307 E 7th St (320) 240-8188 30 Smith & Associates 4 200 W Broadway (952) 254-8385 31 Terrace Six Apts 12 318 W 6th St (763) 913-9521 32 Terrace View Apts—(Low Income)26 401 E 7th St (763) 263-1955 33 Twelve Oaks Townhomes 8 518-520, 522-524 Wright St (651) 465-6841 34 Twelve Oaks Townhomes 8 511-513, 515-517 E 7th St (651) 465-6841 35 Twelve Oaks Townhomes 4 513 1/2 -517 1/2 E 7th St (651) 465-6841 36 Twelve Oaks Townhomes 8 517-519, 521-523 Ramsey St (651) 465-6841 37 West Cello Apts 44 915, 917, 919, 921 Golf Course Rd (763) 295-2981 38 **Broadway Square Apts 28 243 W Broadway (763) 263-1955 39 *Cedar Crest Apt 38 406 Cedar St (763) 295-4242 40 *Country Club Villas - Under Contruction 60 10715 Tee Box Trail (952) 358-5152 41 *Mississippi Shores 49 1213 Hart Blvd (763) 295-0787 42 **River Park View Apts 31 218 W River St (763) 263-1955 43 *St Benedicts—(Independent Living)91 1301 E 7th St (763) 295-4051 44 *St Benedicts—(Independent Living)59 1305 E 7th St (763) 295-4051 45 *Willows Landing 92 9872 Hart Blvd (320) 428-9586 *Senior Living**Independent Senior or/ Disabled Living Updated March 2025 www.MonticelloMN.gov 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. 0 50 $15,000,000 Active Search 4/15/2025 Project BB Food Service-Retail Renovation 6,000 sq. ft. 0 25 $2,500,000 Identifed Site 5/19/2025 Project 7030-B-O Industrial New Construction 70,000 sq. ft.0 30 $7,300,000 Site Search Contacts: M = 03 YTD = 12 PROSPECT LIST 05/21/2025 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION June 3, 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 – May 6, 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 3.Regular Agenda 4.Other Business A.Community Development Director’s Report 5.Adjournment Planning Commission Agenda – 06/03/2025 1 2A. 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 Prepared by: Grittman Consulting, Stephen Grittman, City Planner Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Council Date (pending Commission action): 06/23/2025 Additional Analysis by: Community Development Director, Community & Economic Development Coordinator ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-016 recommending approval of Ordinance No. 8XX 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), based on findings in said resolution. 2. Motion to adopt Resolution No. PC-2025-16 recommending denial of Ordinance No. 8XX 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), based on findings in said resolution, based on findings to be made by the Planning Commission and directing staff to prepare the resolution and authorizing the Chair to execute said resolution. 3. Motion to continue the hearing to the Planning Commission regular meeting of July 1, 2025 and postpone action on Resolution No. PC-2025-16. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Property: Legal Description: City of Monticello PID #: City of Monticello Planning Commission Agenda – 06/03/2025 2 Planning Case Number: 2025-14 Request(s): 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). Deadline for Decision: NA Land Use Designation: Downtown Mixed Use - DMU Zoning Designation: Central Community District - CCD Overlays/Environmental Regulations Applicable: NA Current Site Uses: Downtown Monticello Project Description: Consideration of amendments related to parking requirements for the Central Community District. ANALYSIS: A series of amendments to various sections of the zoning ordinance regulating off-street parking are proposed. The amendments relate to both general restaurant parking calculations, as well as regulations specific to downtown parking requirements. The amendments proposed are consistent with direction provided by the Planning Commission on potential ordinance amendment options presented during the April regular meeting. A short summary of the amendments follows. Central Community District Ordinance – Section 153.044 (G) Section 1: Proposes to extend the walking distance for eligible parking when evaluating feasibility of payment into the parking fund. Currently, the City calculates the available parking within 400’ of the primary entrance. The amendment increases the distance to 450’. This increase supports the Downtown Small Area Plan “park once strategy”, which encourages multiple visits to downtown destinations, although they will only park once. The amendment also recognizes that a City block has a distance of 330’; the longer distance proposed allows for walking one- and one-half block between Planning Commission Agenda – 06/03/2025 3 parking and a destination. The proposed amendment further details how the 450’ distance is measured. Finally, this section of amendments clarifies the timeline for City review of the required parking study for payment into the parking fund. Section 2: The proposed amendments clarify that a conditional use permit process is required to utilize either or both cross and joint parking options in the CCD. While other sections of the ordinance reference the need for CUP. This provision lies within the CCD ordinance itself for easy reference. The ordinance amendment to this section further clarifies that existing parking deficiencies are not grandfathered into the parking requirement calculation when a use converts to a more intense parking demand. As a reminder, the code accommodates two forms of shared parking. “Joint” parking allows two sites/uses to provide less than the required number of parking spaces for either or both of the uses, but only when conditions can support the shared use through hours of operation or differing use types. Joint parking requires authorization through Conditional Use Permit, which continues in this amendment proposal. “Cross” parking allows two sites/uses adjoining one another to share parking, allowing cross access to parking lots. Joint parking may or may not be a part of the cross-parking agreement. Cross parking is also allowed via Conditional Use Permit. Off-Stret Parking Ordinance – Section 153.067 Section 3: Amends the off-street parking table to require parking spaces for sit-down restaurants based on occupant load as specified in the adopted building code. The requirement is 1 parking space per three occupants. Staff believes this is a more accurate representation of parking demand for restaurants than the current square footage requirement. Section 4: Reference to the CCD District’s amended language for parking study added. Section 5: Clerical correction for clarity. Section 6: Proposes to amend the ordinance consistent with the CCD parking distance regulation noted above, increasing the eligible parking for joint use to parking located within 450’ for full credit and 800’ for half credit per space. The measurement method is also provided. STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends adoption of the proposed amendments for off-street parking requirements. The amendments support the City’s goals for Downtown revitalization. The amendments balance the necessary parking supply to support business and customer parking needs with reservation of land area for active tax base and employment activities. Planning Commission Agenda – 06/03/2025 4 SUPPORTING DATA A. Resolution 2025-16 B. Ordinance No. 8XX, Draft C. Ordinance Excerpts D. Planning Commission Minutes of April 1, 2025 E. Planning Commission Agenda Report – April 1, 2025 CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-16 1 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTICELLO CITY CODE XV, CHAPTER 153.044 AND 153.067, RELATED TO REQUIREMENTS REGULATING THE PARKING OF PASSENGER VEHICLES WHEREAS, the City of Monticello regulates the required minimum amount of parking for specific land uses and the availability and accessibility of public and private parking within the Central Community District; and WHEREAS, the zoning regulations applicable to parking facilities both facilitates and limit their locations in ways that the City uses to support its goals for land use; and WHEREAS, the City finds that revision of the Code to add more specificity and direction is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 3rd, 2025 on the application and the applicant City of Monticello and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval: 1. The zoning amendment provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the Comprehensive Plan by focusing the ordinance regulations on the needs of the community. 3. The change in zoning language will accommodate reasonable and efficient operation of existing or new parking facilities when evaluating new development or changes in land use. 4. The change in language will have no expected impacts on public services and expected land uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City Council approves the zoning amendment to modify the regulations applicable to Extraction of Materials, Land Reclamation, and Temporary Contractor’s Yards as defined in the proposed ordinance. ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2025, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-16 2 By: _______________________________ Andrew Tapper, Vice-Chair ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Angela Schumann, Community Development Director ORDINANCE NO. 8XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE XV, CHAPTER 153.044 AND 153.067, RELATED TO REQUIREMENTS REGULATING THE PARKING OF PASSENGER VEHICLES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 153.044 (G)(4)(d) is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. A commercial use which demonstrates an adequate amount of available parking is eligible to propose to vary from the requirements of this section by deferring its required off-street supply and contributeing to the public parking fund in lieu of providing all or a portion of the off street-parking as required by this ordinance. shall be accompanied by a parking study, subject to review and approval by Community Development staff, which illustrates an adequate amount of available unused public parking within 400 feet of the establishment’s primary entrance. “Adequate amount” shall be established by the city on a case-by-case basis in review of the applicant’s individualized parking study,. Such study but shall be required for payment-in-lieu to the public parking fund and shall include the following elements, as a minimum: (1) an examination of the public parking supply located within 450 feet of the establishment’s property, measured from the boundary of the subject property in a straight line to the public parking facilities commonly available for use by the proposed business during its peak usage hours; (2) the likely demand placed on said supply by the proposed business based on contemporary resources for parking utilization; and (3) an estimate of competing demand on said supply. The Community Development Department may request additional information to support the analysis of the study, and shall render an opinion as to the sufficiency of the public parking supply within 15 business days following the submission of all requested study materials. SECTION 2. Section 153.044 (G)(4)(d) is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. An existing business non-residential land use, as of the date of this chapter, which has a parking supply which is substandard according to § 153.067 - Off-Street Parking, shall be considered a legal nonconformity. The business non- residential land use may expand or change to another business land use that increases the parking supply deficiency only by approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Joint-parking and/or Cross-parking, or if necessary, participating in the CCD parking fund, according to the requirements of this Section and §153.067(E)(4)(c) for such deficiency. The parking deficiency applicable to such new or expanded non-residential land use occupant shall be calculated based on the existing available parking on-site and shall not “grandfather” the prior deficiency. SECTION 3. Section 153.067, Table 4-7, MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES BY USE, is hereby amended to read as follows: Restaurants. Sit down/dining area: 1.0 space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining and bar area; Pick-up or Counter Area: 1.0 space for each 15 square feet of gross floor area but not less than 15 spaces; Kitchen Area: 1.0 space for each 80 square feet of kitchen area. 1.0 space for each 3 seats of seating capacity as determined by the Building Code. Seasonal outdoor seating shall be exempt from the application of off- street parking requirements, provided such seating does not occupy required off-street parking spaces. SECTION 4. Section 153.067 (E)(4)(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Where the city finds that there will be adequate opportunity to provide public parking in the vicinity of the subject property, and at the city’s option, the owner shall pay into a “CCD” parking fund an amount as established by City Council Resolution. Said fund shall be used for the acquisition, construction, and/or maintenance of publicly- owned parking in the “CCD” district. Eligibility for this payment-in-lieu shall be determined based on the availability of an adequate amount of parking per Section 153.044(G) of this ordinance. SECTION 5. Section 153.067 (G) is hereby amended to read as follows: (3) Joint facilities for commercial, industrial & civic/institutional uses. A conditional use permit for one or more businesses to provide the required off-street parking facilities by joint use of one or more sites where the total number of spaces provided are less than the sum of the total required for each business should they provide them separately. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, including Subd. (G)(3)(a), (G)(3)(b), (G)(3)(c), and (G)(3)(d), for uses in the CCD, the Community Development Department shall determine the compatibility of uses qualifying for joint parking facilities, and the appropriate levels of joint use. Except as allowed herein, when considering a request for such a permit, the Planning Commission shall not recommend that such permit be granted nor the Council approve such a permit except when the following conditions are found to exist: SECTION 6. Section 153.067 (G)(3)(e) is hereby amended to read as follows: (e) Conditions required for joint use: 1. The building or use for which application is being made to utilize the off-street parking facilities provided by another building or use shall be located within 300 450 feet of such parking facilities for each full space to be credited. Any proposed joint parking space more than 450 feet, but within 800 feet, of the subject property shall be counted as one-half space. with the following exception: For theatres located in the Original Plat of Monticello, theatre parking provided by another use shall be located within 500 feet of said theatre Distances shall be measured from the nearest boundary of the subject property in a straight line to the proposed parking space; any parking space or portion of a space shall be eligible to be counted. SECTION 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance as part of the Official Monticello City Code, Title XV, Chapter 153, Zoning Ordinance, and to renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process, provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as has been adopted. SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and publication. The ordinance in its entirety and map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies of the complete Ordinance and map are available online and at Monticello City Hall. __________________________________ Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Rachel Leonard, Administrator AYES: NAYS: ITEM 2B Exhibit A | MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, APPLICABLE EXCERPTS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 153.044 BUSINESS BASE ZONING DISTRICTS (G) Central Community District, CCD. (3) General requirements. (c) Private joint-parking use. All new non-residential parking areas shall be designed to accommodate cross-access and joint use throughout the CCD zoning district to minimize the need for parking infrastructure. (4) Performance standards. (d) Parking. 1. Off-street parking areas shall be developed and constructed according to the requirements of § 153.067. Parking supply shall be as identified in this chapter, or where not specified herein, as in § 153.067 – Off-Street Parking. 2. A commercial use which propose to vary from the requirements of this section by deferring its required off-street supply and contributing to the public parking fund shall be accompanied by a parking study, subject to review and approval by Community Development staff, which illustrates an adequate amount of available unused public parking within 400 feet of the establishment’s primary entrance. “Adequate amount” shall be established by the city on a case-by-case basis in review of the applicant’s individualized parking study, but shall include the following elements, as a minimum: (1) an examination of the public parking supply commonly available for use by the proposed business during its peak usage hours; (2) the likely demand placed on said supply by the proposed business based on contemporary resources for parking utilization; and (3) an estimate of competing demand on said supply. 3. An existing business, as of the date of this chapter, which has a parking supply which is substandard according to § 153.067 - Off-Street Parking, shall be considered a legal nonconformity. The business may expand or change to another business that increases the parking supply deficiency only by participating in the parking fund, according to the requirements of this Section and § 153.067(E)(4)(c) for such deficiency. 4. Parking shall not be located on a parcel between the front building line of the principal building and the public street, except where expressly provided for by the City Council after recommendation from the Planning Commission. § 153.067 OFF-STREET PARKING. (C) Change in use or occupancy. (1) Change in use or occupancy of land. (a) Any change of use or occupancy of land already dedicated to a parking area, parking spaces, or loading spaces shall not be made, nor shall any sale of land, division, or subdivision of land be made which reduces area necessary for parking, parking stalls, or parking requirements below the minimum prescribed by these zoning regulations. (b) Off-street parking spaces and loading spaces or lot area existing upon the effective date of this chapter as denoted in § 153.004 shall not be reduced in number or size unless said number of size exceeds the requirements set forth herein for a similar new use. (2) Change in use or occupancy of a building. Any change of use of occupancy of any building or buildings, including additions thereto, requiring more parking area shall not be permitted until there is furnished such additional parking spaces as required by these zoning regulations. (3) Site plan drawing necessary. In all zoning districts, all applications for a building permit or prior to a change in use for an existing building or as required for a certificate of occupancy in all zoning districts shall be accompanied by a site plan drawn to scale and dimensioned indicating the location of off-street parking and loading spaces in compliance with the requirements set forth in § 153.067. (E) Standards applicable to all uses. (4) Vehicular use area stall calculation requirements. (a) General provisions. 1. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shown in Table 4-7 shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement, and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth. 2. When determining the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, each fraction of one-half or more shall constitute another space. 3. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches, and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other similar seating facilities, each 22 inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining requirements. 4. Should a structure contain two or more types of use, each shall be calculated separately for determining the total off-street parking spaces required. (b) Floor area. 1. The term "floor area" for the purpose of calculating the number of off-street parking spaces required shall be determined on the basis of the interior floor area dimensions of the buildings, structure, or use times the number of floors. 2. Whenever practical, final parking calculations shall be based on an actual building floor plan. 3. Unusable space (e.g. entries, halls, service areas, bathrooms, etc) within uses may be excluded from floor area calculations when applicable. 4. Required parking spaces may be reduced through alternative development types (e.g. Planned Unit Development, etc) as permitted in this chapter. (c) CCD district exceptions. Property owners in the CCD District shall comply with the parking supply requirements as listed in Table 4-7 of this chapter. However, property owners may be granted flexibility from a portion of their required parking supply under the following conditions: 1. Where the city finds that there will be adequate opportunity to provide public parking in the vicinity of the subject property, and at the city’s option, the owner shall pay into a “CCD” parking fund an amount as established by City Council Resolution. Said fund shall be used for the acquisition, construction, and/or maintenance of publicly-owned parking in the “CCD” district. 2. The city may, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the option listed in § 153.067(E)(4)(c)1. above, and at the discretion of the city, offer the property owner the opportunity to choose to supply parking at a rate which is 60% of the requirement listed in § 153.067 provided that the owner grants an easement to the public for automobile parking use over the subject area. The owner shall retain responsibility for maintenance of said parking area. (G) Standards applicable to commercial, industrial and civic/institutional uses. (3) Joint facilities for commercial, industrial & civic/institutional uses. A conditional use permit for one or more businesses to provide the required off-street parking facilities by joint use of one or more sites where the total number of spaces provided are less than the sum of the total required for each business should they provide them separately. When considering a request for such a permit, the Planning Commission shall not recommend that such permit be granted nor the Council approve such a permit except when the following conditions are found to exist: (a) Up to 50% of the parking facilities required for a theatre, bowling alley, dance hall, bar, or restaurant may be supplied by the off-street parking facilities provided by types of uses specified as a primarily daytime use in division (d) below. (b) Up to 50% of the off-street parking facilities required for any use specified under division (d) below as primary daytime uses may be supplied by the parking facilities provided by the following nighttime or Sunday uses: Auditoriums incidental to a public or parochial school, churches, bowling alleys, dance halls, theatres, bars, or restaurants. (c) Up to 80% of the parking facilities required by § 153.067 for a church or for an auditorium incidental to a public or parochial school may be supplied by off-street parking facilities provided by uses specified under division (d) below as primarily daytime uses. (d) For the purpose of this section, the following uses are considered as primarily daytime uses: Banks, business offices, retail stores, personal service shops, household equipment or furniture shops, clothing or shoe repair or service shops, manufacturing, wholesale, and similar uses. (e) Conditions required for joint use: 1. The building or use for which application is being made to utilize the off-street parking facilities provided by another building or use shall be located within 300 feet of such parking facilities with the following exception: For theatres located in the Original Plat of Monticello, theatre parking provided by another use shall be located within 500 feet of said theatre. 2. The applicant shall show that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the two buildings or uses for which joint use of off-street parking facilities is proposed. 3. A properly drawn legal instrument executed by the parties concerned for joint use of off-street parking facilities, duly approved as to form and manner of execution by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Administrator and recorded with the County Recorder, Wright County. (4) Cross parking facilities for commercial, industrial and civic/institutional uses. Adjoining business properties may allow cross parking and/or access if authorized by a conditional use per the requirements of § 153.028(D) and subject the following conditions: (a) The required island and landscaping requirements in § 153.060 are met. (b) The vehicular use area meets the required setback at the perimeter of the parcels in question. (c) The curb cut access locations to the parking lot(s) are approved by the city. (d) A shared parking/access and maintenance agreement is provided by the parking owners and recorded against all subject properties. (e) A properly drawn legal instrument executed by the parties concerned for joint use of off-street parking facilities, duly approved as to form and manner of execution by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Administrator and recorded with the County Recorder. May 6, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda – 6/03/25 1 4A. Community Development Director’s Report Council Action on/related to Commission Recommendations • 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 The applicant requested moving this item to the June 9th, 2025 City Council agenda. • 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 designations to Light Industrial Park designation. Applicant: Scannell Properties, LLC The City Council approved this item on the consent agenda on May 27, 2025. • 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 The City Council approved this item on the consent agenda on May 27, 2025. • 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 The City Council approved this item on the consent agenda on May 27, 2025. Legislative Action The City received information from the Coalition of Greater MN Cities that the zoning pre- emption language did not proceed in any form for this session. However, the Housing chairs of both the Senate and House intend to address the language again in the next session. City staff will continue to work the LMC and CGMC on conversations with legislators on housing solutions rather than pre-emption. Meadowbrook Plat & Construction JPB Land has recorded the plat and all related development documents with Wright County. Work has commenced on site for the first phase of construction on this residential neighborhood. Housing Workshop Follow-Up Council will consider adoption of the minutes from the March workshop in June. Following, staff will coordinate a Planning Commission workshop for consideration of Planning Commission Agenda – 6/03/25 2 direction on 2040 Plan and zoning ordinance amendments. City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report The City’s consulting auditor provided an overview of the report, commonly known as the annual audit, on May 13, 2025. To view the report, click here: 1248 Project Update List The project update list current through May 2025 is attached. Website Project Page A reminder to stay current with news and information by visiting: Projects | Monticello, MN Concept Projects Project Type Address/Location Description Review Date & Info Progress Report Project V Commercial/Light Industrial 88 acre parcel bounded by The Meadows to the North, Highway 25 to the West, 85th Street NE to the South, and the Featherstoe Residential neighbohood to the East Concept Stage review for a planned unit development for a multi-phase Medical Office Buildings on roughly 25 acres, with subsequent phases of private development to follow. Joint City Council and Planning Commission review on 3/25/24 On hold General Equipment Industrial 13 acre parcel along CSAH 39 and West Chelsea Road Concept Stage review for planned unit development for Machinery/Truck Repair and Sales Joint City Council and Planning Commission review on 7/2/24 Post Concept Stage PUD, Pre-Development Stage PUD Application Submittal Pending Land Use Application Projects Project Type Address/Location Description Approval Date & Info Progress Report Tamarack/The Meadows at Pioneer Park Residential 68 acre parcels along Fallon Avenue Concept Stage review for planned unit development for single-family residential Reviewed in Joint PC/CC on 9/16/24 Recommended denial at May 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. Previously Approved Projects Project Type Address/Location Description Approval Date & Info Progress Report Broadway Plaza PUD Commercial 6321 E. Broadway Street bound by Interstate 94 to the North and East Broadway Street to the South Development Stage PUD and preliminary plat for a 76-room hotel, 15,000 square-foot event center, 6,800 square-foot restaurant, and a 6,000 square-foot post-frame building. 11/24/2024 Approved 11.25.24, Annexation Pending Twin Pines Apartments Residential South Side of School Blvd. East of Wal-Mart 96 multi-family unit apartment building 2/28/2022 Final Plat Expired Haven Ridge West Residential Near the Southeast corner of 85th Street NE and Fallon Ave NE, Also South of 85th Street NE between Eislele Ave NE and Edmonson Ave NE Concept Stage review for a planned unit development for a 298-unit residential development with various lot sizes and townhome section Reviewed by Planning Commission on 1/7/25 Preliminary Plat, Development Stage PUD approved at January Meeting. Block 52 Redevelopment Mixed-Use NE Corner of Highway 25 and Broadway St 87 multi-family units with rougly 30,000 sq ft of 1st floor commercial 7/11/2022 Continued leasing of commercial spaces, Revised Conditions CC Approved 2.24.25 Featherstone 6th Addition Residential North of 85th St NE and West of Highway 25 21 Single-family lots with commercially guided outlots for future development 4/25/2022 Under Construction; last lot permit issued Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Residential South of Farmstead Ave and West of Fallon Ave NE 59 Single-Family Lot Development Reapproved 8/28/2023 Home sites under construction Country Club Manor 3rd/4th Addition Residential Along South side of 7th St W between Elm St and Golf Course Rd 82 Twinhomes Senior 55+ Development 4/22/2024 Under construction, home sites under construction Deephaven 3 (Lot 2)Commercial Southeast corner of Cedar St and Chelsea Rd New Construction of a Clinic/Medical Service Facility (10,000 sq ft)N/A (Permitted Use)Completed Jimmy Johns/Baskin Robbins Commercial Southeast Corner of Oakwood Drive E and Cedar Street New Construction of Quick Service Restaurant with Drive-Through Service 1/22/2024 Withdrawn Big River Commercial Vacant property north of Chelsea Rd, south of Interstate 94, and west of Fenning Avenue PUD for New Construction of two commercial lots for a quick-service restaurant and a coffee shop, with 6 lots platted for subsequent commercial development. 4/8/2024 Commenced, Chipotle open and Starbucks finalizing construction Holiday Store EV Charging Stations Commercial 110 Oakwood Drive E.Installation of up to 12 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Lot behind Building 5/28/2024 Construction commenced StorageLink (Dundas Site) PUD and Plat Commercial 36 Dundas Road (Southeast corner of Dundas Road and Cedar Street)Preliminary & Final Plat of Cedar Street Storage, Dev. & Final Stage PUD for expansion of permanent storage area 6/24/2024 Construction commenced Rockstone Auto Commercial 219 Sandberg Road Conditional Use Permit Request for Minor Automotive use as a Principal Use in the B- 3, Highway Business District 1/27/2025 Approved Fairfield Inn & Restaurant Commercial Along south side of Chelsea Road directly north of Deephaven Apartments Development Stage Permit (CUP) for construction of a 98-room hotel and restaurant in the northern "Populus" biome of the Pointes at Cedar District 7/22/2024 Construction commenced Wendy's CUP Commercial Near Highland Way, Union Crossings Conditional Use Permit for Amendment to PUD and accessory drive-through 9/23/2024 Approved; building permit submitted Valvoline Commercial Big River 445 PUD Amdt to Big River 445 PUD and Development and Final State PUD - Auto Repair - Minor 10/28/2024 Approved; building permit submitted Les Schwab Commercial Big River 445 PUD Amdt to Big River 445 PUD and Development and Final State PUD - Auto Repair - Minor 10/28/2024 Approved, building permit submitted Discount Tire Commercial 1300 7th Street East Conditional Use Permit for Auto-Repair Minor and Cross Access 3/24/2025 Approved Mastercraft Outdoors PUD Industrial 1.46 acre vacant lot along the West side of Fallon Ave NE between Washburn Computer Group and Norland Truck Sales Development Stage review for a planned unit development of a vacant site for an Industrial Service use 3/24/2025 Approved JPB Land/Meadowbrook Residential 44 acre parcel along Edmonson Avenue 3/24/2025 Development Stage and Rezoning Approved. Active Adventures Commercial 207 Dundas Road Indoor Entertainment/Recreation Commercial Approved MONTICELLO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING – MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 12, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Mayor: Lloyd Hilgart Council Members: Kip Christianson, Charlotte Gabler, Tracy Hinz, and Lee Martie 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Agenda – Councilmembers or the City Administrator may add items to the agenda for discussion purposes or approval. The City Council may or may not take official action on items added to the agenda. Approved C. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Special Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2025 Approved • Regular Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2025 Approved D. Citizen Comments – Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes with a maximum of five speakers. The Mayor may allow for additional time and/or speakers. The City Council generally takes no official action of items discussed, except for referral to staff for future report. No citizen comments E. Public Service Announcements/Updates • No Mow May • Farmers Market Opening Day – Thursday, May 15 • Holiday Hours for Memorial Day • Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 27 F. Council Liaison Updates • Industrial & Economic Development Committee (IEDC) Update provided by Council Member Gabler • Planning Commission Update provided by Council Member Christianson G. Department Updates • Fibernet/Arvig quarterly update Arvig provided report for Quarter 1 2025 • Finance Update Annual update provided by Assistant Finance Director Liz Lindrud CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (Academy Room) 5:15 p.m. County Road 39 West Utility Extension Project Update Council consensus to pursue extending water service only to stay within the existing project budget and use grant funding. • Construction Update City Engineer Matt Leonard provided an update for the Downtown punch list and School Boulevard Improvements. 2. Consent Agenda – All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered standard or may not need discussion prior to approval. These items are acted upon by one motion unless a councilmember, the city administrator, or a citizen requests the item by removed from consent for additional discussion. A. Consideration of approving payment of bills Approved B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments Approved C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property Approved D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2025-31 accepting donations of $500 from American Legion for Power of Produce Kids Club, $500 from Monticello Lions for a Fire Department fire wrap tool, $700 from Uptown Eye Care for Movie in the Park, and $100 from Dennie and Judy Suedbeck for flowers at cemetery Approved E. Consideration of appointing Joe Elam to the Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC) for a term to expire on December 31, 2025 Approved F. Consideration of appointing Clint Berglof to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for a six-year term ending December 31, 2030 Approved G. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing the use of City parks, core City public right-of-way, Monticello Community Center parking lot and related assistance for the annual Riverfest celebration on July 11-13, 2025. Applicant: Riverfest Committee Approved H. Consideration of approving a temporary liquor license for the Monticello Lions for Riverfest events on July 12 and 13, 2025 Approved I. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit, a temporary liquor license, and charitable gambling permit for Church of St. Henry for St. Heinrich’s Fest on September 27, 2025. Applicant: Church of St. Henry Approved J. Consideration of approving an application for a charitable gambling permit and a temporary liquor license for the Monticello Grad Party organization for a raffle to be held on October 4, 2025, at the Monticello Community Center. Applicant: Monticello Graduation Party Approved K. Consideration of authorizing an on-sale liquor license for Nordic Tap House located at 106 Walnut Street beginning June 1, 2025. Applicant: Zach Barthel Approved L. Consideration of approving a contract with HCM Architects for the preparation of bid documents for the roof replacements from recent storm damage in the amount of $92,368 Approved M. Consideration of approving a request for 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 Approved 2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion 3. Public Hearings 4. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of accepting the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Audit report presentation from Abdo. ACFR approved unanimously. B. Consideration of approving plans and specifications and authorization to bid for the Ditch 33 Improvements Project Approved unanimously C. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 848 granting a 10-year franchise agreement to Fibernet to construct, operate, and maintain a cable system and provide cable service in the City of Monticello and to adopt Summary Ordinance 848A for publication Approved unanimously D. Consideration of approving a contract with Safety Rail Company for the installation of fall protection systems in the amount of $31,716.39 Approved unanimously E. Consideration of authorizing the City Administrator to sign a letter of support for TH 25 Area Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study and Wright County’s Corridor of Commerce Readiness grant application Approved unanimously F. Consideration of adopting an amendment to the City of Monticello Assessment Policy and approving a Sewer and Water Availability and Connection and Downtown Parking Fund Assessment Agreement for Nordic Tap House (Property Owner Keith Kjellberg/Linda Yonak) Decision 1 –Amendment to the City of Monticello Assessment Policy approved unanimously Decision 2 – Assessment Agreement for Nordic Tap House approved unanimously 5. Adjournment AGENDA RECAP MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance B. Recognition of Pam Loidolt and Introduction of new Monticello Senior Center Director Jay Jay Tauzell C. Approval of Agenda – Approved D. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Approved • Special Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2025 • Special Meeting Minutes from May 13, 2025 • Regular Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2025 E. Citizen Comments - None F. Public Service Announcements/Updates G. Council Liaison Updates • Economic Development Authority • Park, Arts, and Recreation Commission H. Department Updates • Construction Update 2. Consent Agenda – Approved A. Consideration of approving payment of bills - Approved B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments - Approved C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property – No report D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2025-33 accepting donation of $300 from Women of Today for Farmers Market Power of Produce Kids Club and $1,028.20 from H. Brothers Painting for mural by MontiArts at Nordic Tap House – Adopted resolution accepting donations E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2025-34 accepting a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board in the amount of $18,972 for a community mural project – adopted resolution accepting grant CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (Academy Room) 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Discussion on THC Beverage Sale at Hi-Way Liquors F. Consideration of approving a special event permit for the Monticello VFW Post 8731, including use of City resources for Summerfest 2025 event on July 26, 2025 – approved special event permit G. Consideration of approving a special event permit allowing use of Ellison Park and related assistance for the Brewfest event on August 16, 2025, and approval of temporary liquor license. Applicant: Monticello Lions Club – Approved special event permit and temporary liquor license H. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 849 amending City Code Title IX, Chapter 112: Mobile Food Units, Section 112.28 Conditions of Licensing Adopted ordinance 849 I. Consideration of authorizing a one-month credit of base water and sewer charges to properties that provide water samples for testing – Authorized the credit J. Consideration of setting the 2025 pension benefit level at $5,500 per service year for current Monticello Fire Relief Association members and a deferral rate at 2.5% for past members – Approved the pension benefit level K. Consideration adopting Resolution 2025-35 approving 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 designations to Light Industrial Park designation. Applicant: Scannell Properties, LLC – Adopted resolution approving the amendment to the comp plan L. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 850 amending the Red Rooster Planned Unit Development for changes related to the building expansion for vehicle use and storage. Applicant: Brian Jovan – Adopted ordinance 850 M. Consideration of approving 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 – Approved the amendment N. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2025-36 approving plans and specifications and authorizing to bid for Golf Course Road (CSAH 39) Trail project – Adopted resolution approving plans and specification and authorizing bids O. Consideration of approving a funding and construction agreement with Wright County and adopting Resolution 2025-37 restricting on-street parking on Golf Course Road from Elm Street to Bridge 86802 over Interstate 94 for the Golf Course Road Trail Project – Adopted resolution restricting on-street parking and approved the agreement P. Consideration of approving a quote from Michels Underground Cable, Inc. for Fibernet installation within the Country Club 4th Addition for $30,299.26 – Approved the quote Q. Consideration of approving an agreement with Xcel Energy for the relocation of a transmission line pole as part of the School Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project – Approved the agreement R. Consideration of approving annual liquor license renewals for 2025-2026 Approved liquor license renewals 2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion Adjournment