IEDC Agenda - 03/03/2026AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, City Council Member
Charlotte Gabler, Luke Dahlheimer, Joe Elam, Shawn Hafen, Aaron Holthaus, Liz Kokesh,
Sarah Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Greg Schultz,
Rob Stark, Andrew Tapper, Darek Vetsch, Tony Velishek
Liaisons: City Administrator Rachel Leonard, Tyler Bevier, Missy Meidinger, Deb Meyer,
Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. January 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
2. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Table Topic – Monticello Public School District #882 Update - Eric
Olson, Superintendent
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
B. Chamber of Commerce
C. Economic Development
• Sales Tax Revenue Collections – November 2025
• Project Updates
• Prospect List
• March 3, 2026, Planning Commission Agenda
D. City Council Update
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2026
5. Adjournment (8:30 a.m.)
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INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Vice Chairperson Mike Huey, Luke
Dahlheimer, Liz Kokesh, Sarah Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Eric Olson, Rob
Stark, Tony Velishek, Darek Vetsch
Members Absent: Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Greg Schultz, Joe Elam, Charlotte Gabler, Shawn
Hafen, Andrew Tapper, Aaron Holthaus,
Liaisons Present: None
Liaisons Absent: Deb Meyer, Missy Meidinger, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy
Staff Present: Jim Thares, Rachel Leonard, Bob Ferguson, Tyler Bevier
1.General Business
A.Call to Order
Chairperson Jarred Merchant called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC
to order at 7:07 a.m.
B.Roll Call
Chair Merchant did not call the roll.
C.Approval of Minutes
ROB STARK MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2025, AND NOVEMBER 5,
2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager noted a correction to the November 5,
2025, meeting minutes, that Charlotte Gabler was shown in attendance, when she
was in fact absent. The prepared meeting minutes should be updated to reflect the
attendance correction update of Charlotte Gabler not being in attendance at that
meeting. Rob Stark accepted the change.
LUKE DAHLHEIMER. SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D.Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None
2.Regular Agenda
A.Consideration of electing 2026 IEDC officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
and Secretary)
Mr. Thares began with the report in the packet noting that typically the current
serving vice chairperson transitions to the chairperson role, and a new vice
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chairperson is nominated for that role; all of which is subject to the IEDC
members nominating prerogatives and approval of the individuals for the
respective offices.
CHAIRPERSON JARRED MERCHANT OFFERED A NOMINATION OR A MOTION OF
UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR MIKE HUEY, CURRENT VICE CHAIR TO SERVE AS
CHAIRPERSON FOR 2026. MIKE HUEY ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION.
SARAH KORTMANSKY NOMINATED ROB STARK TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIRPERSON.
LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Jarred Merchant stated that city staff would offer to serve as the IEDC Secretary
again. It was a consensus among members to have city staff remain as
Secretary.
Jarred Merchant turned the meeting over to 2026 Chairperson Mike Huey.
B. Consideration of Adopting 2026 IEDC Position-Action Statements
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the position-action statements for 2026,
with a comparison to the 2025 statements. Mr. Thares highlighted the few
changes to the position-action statements that reflect the advisory capacity of
the IEDC, the business retention and expansion (BR&E) visits, and the annual
manufacturers’ breakfast. Mr. Thares further pointed the “hotel and restaurant
support position statement item” as raising a question of whether it possibly
should be removed when considering overall hotel-restaurant factors. He
suggested that maybe the position statement would be better intended to lean
toward the possibility of a future hotel study as a precursor to further support of
another proposed concept hotel with a conference center. This ties into the
IEDC actions statement(s) regarding additional public funding for such a
development. He then updated the members about the status of the current
Fairfield By Marriott Hotel (98 rooms) that is currently under construction. It’s
expected to receive a certificate of occupancy (CO) in late July or early August
2026. He also shared information about the concept Broadway Plaza hotel,
restaurant, and museum development, which is involved in continuing search for
sufficient funding to move forward. Members concurred that there is likely no
longer a need to have the hotel attraction item in the position-action
statements.
Discussion was also held about the importance of downtown area revitalization and
redevelopment and that it should remain a key focus with Mr. Thares sharing that
the EDA is looking to commission another downtown Small Area Plan (SAP) study
focusing on the east side of TH25 to gain more understanding of the community
needs-preferences and the best strategies and in early 2026.
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2026 POSITION-ACTION
STATEMENTS AS DISCUSSED.
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SARAH KORTMANSKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
C. Consideration of Table Topics for 2026
Mr. Thares began with an overview of the table topics for 2026. He encouraged
the members to discuss the potential topics and add, delete, modify them as
preferred. Discussion was held to condense and merge several of the table
topics under broader, more relevant topics, with a focus on items relating to
transportation, economic development, industrial park, building permit
indicators, and county updates. Members also expressed the continued
importance of the legislative update at the end of the Minnesota legislative
session.
Staff highlighted the increased importance of the manufacturer’s breakfast. It
was pointed out by several members that discussions and planning steps should
start earlier in the year. Discussion was held to potentially look at a Wednesday
or Thursday luncheon, versus a Friday morning breakfast, to see if that would
help increase attendance, as well as exploration of a location change if feasible,
with future topics of AI and the economy as the headliner. Mike Huey, Rob
Stark, and Jarred Merchant expressed interest in reaching out to local
manufacturers in the coming weeks and months to report back to the IEDC at
the March 3, 2026, meeting.
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Rob Stark, Vice Chair for the WCEDP, spoke of the upcoming annual meeting
and the changeover in staff for the administrative and marketing assistant
position.
B. Chamber of Commerce
Jarred Merchant gave an update on the annual banquet's success and upcoming
events, including the new regional civics bee contest, scheduled for March 21,
2026 at the Middle School (involves 6th, 7th and 8th grade students).
C. Economic Development
Mr. Thares presented the following City economic development updates:
• Sales Tax Collections Update Actual vs Projections
• Projects Update
• Residential, Commercial, and Industrial building permits and activity
• Prospect List
• Downtown Façade Forgivable Loan Program
• January 6, 2026, Planning Commission Agenda
City Administrator Rachel Leonard gave an update on the Data Center PUD
Ordinance, where action is recommended to be postponed at the January 6, 2026,
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting. She also noted a joint City Council-Planning
Commission workshop planned for January 15, 2026 which will allow further
discussion and sharing of information among all members of the two bodies findings
of a planned January 8, 2026 field trip to the Des Moines, Iowa metro area to discuss
data center development with various city leaders and view-tour the developed
data center sites. The goal is to bring forward those findings and final
recommendations at next Planning Commission Regular Meeting in February (02-
03-26) for consideration. The next action step for the Data Center PUD Ordinance
will be final consideration by the City Council at the end of February.
D. City Council
Ms. Leonard gave an update on the City Council-adopted budget, where the final
levy increase was smaller than the preliminary levy, as well as an update on the
history of bonding projects. An additional update of the public works facility
contract redesign for future proofing of the project was presented.
Ms. Leonard also gave an overview of the proposed Twin Pines multi-family project
(96 market rate units) and spoke about the update of the final draft of the AUAR
(Alterative Urban Areawide Review) environmental review document and the next
steps in the process involving the EQB (Environmental Quality Board).
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
5. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:14 a.m.
Recorded By: Tyler Bevier
Date Approved: March 3, 2026
Attest: _____________________________________
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager
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2A. Table Topic – Consideration of Monticello Public School District Facilities and
Programs Update – Eric Olson, Superintendent, Monticello ISD #882
Prepared by:
Economic Development Manager
Meeting Date:
3/3/2026
☒Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Community and Economic
Development Coordinator
Approved by:
Economic Development Manager
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Superintendent Eric Olson will present information about the Monticello Public School District
facilities and programs to the IEDC.
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3. Liaison Updates
Prepared by:
Economic Development Director
Meeting Date:
03/03/2026
☒ Liaison Updates
Reviewed by:
Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) - Update provided by
WCEDP staff and/or leadership
B. Monticello Chamber of Commerce - Update provided by Chamber staff and/or
leadership
C. City Economic Development - Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager
IEDC members are encouraged to ask questions as so inclined. Attachments include the
Sales Tax Revenue Collections, the Project Updates Summary and Projects-Prospects
List. The Planning Commission Agenda for March 3, 2026, meeting is also included.
• Sales Tax Collections Update – November 2025
• Project Updates
• Prospect List
• Otter Creek Business Park Update – Specific potential development (based on
initial discussions)
• 2026 Development Fee Schedule
• Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 3, 2026
D. City Council Update - Rachel Leonard, City Administrator
Collection
Month Amount Collected Admin Fees
Admin Start
Up Fees Total Received
May-25 175,249.36$ (1,577.24)$ (16,116.45)$ 157,555.67$
Jun-25 204,919.19$ (1,844.27)$ 203,074.92$
Jul-25 203,551.14$ (1,831.96)$ 201,719.18$
Aug-25 217,249.10$ (1,955.24)$ 215,293.86$
Sep-25 200,916.80$ (1,808.25)$ 199,108.55$
Oct-25 219,355.63$ (1,974.20)$ 217,381.43$
Nov-25 225,114.69$ (2,026.03)$ 223,088.66$
Dec-25 -$
Jan-26 -$
Feb-26 -$
Mar-26 -$
Apr-26 -$
May-26 -$
Jun-26 -$
1,446,355.91$ (13,017.19)$ (16,116.45)$ 1,417,222.27$
Monticello Local Option Sales Tax
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3C. Project Updates
Big River Commercial Development - Chelsea Road:
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were recently issued for both the Les Schwab Tire Center
and the Valvoline rapid oil change service facility.
Fairfield By Marriott Hotel:
Construction of the 98-room hotel development project has slowed greatly due to labor
shortages. City staff will continue to monitor and provide updates.
Minnesota Sports Cards - Retail:
Construction of the Minnesota Sports Cards retail center (4,409 sq. ft. building) on a 1.09-acre
site located just east of the former McDonald’s fast-food restaurant (located along the freeway
in front of Home Depot) is progressing with opening slated for Spring.
Big Bore Restaurant (formerly the McDonald’s Restaurant on East 7th Street):
The extensive remodeling of the former McDonald’s restaurant is also continuing. The Big Bore
Restaurant, featuring convenient pick-up and drive-through options, is scheduled to open in
late April 2026.
Discount Tire:
Construction of Discount Tire (2.04-acre parcel located at 1300 7th Street East) at sales and
service store is underway on the north side of I-94 adjacent to the Sunny Days Therapy facility
on 7th Street East. After pausing construction for some time due to supply chain issues, it is
now actively progressing again and is targeted for late June 2026 completion.
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 27,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to 20 $4,500,000 On Hold
2/28/22-
01/27/26
Project Emma II Light Ind-Assembly New Construction 40,000 sq. ff.0 5 $4,350,000 Active
5/30/2023 Project Flower-M &
M
Commercial Concept Expansion ????Concept
6/9/2023 Project Pez Mfg New Construction 30,000 to 35,000 sq. ft. 19 17 $4,900,000 Paused
2/12/2024 Project Lodge-
MSMWDC
Lodging-Hospitality New Construction ?0 10 $22,500,000 Under Const
3/5/2024 Project Panda 20-
MS
Child Care Facility New Construction 27,100 sq. ft. 0 43 $6,500,000 Site Selected
4/12/2024 Project Rest B52 Restaurant New build out-Finish 7,000 sq. ft. +/-0 25 $2,300,000 Identified Site
5/30/2024 Project EP-BDDC
LACW
Data Center - Hyper Scale New Construction 2,150,000 sq. ft. +/- 0 190 $3,000,000,000 Identified Site
9/2/2024 Project Scannell Data
Ctr
Data Center Enterprise New Construction 1,200,000 sq. ft. +/- 0 135 $2,000,000,000 Identified Site
1/14/2025 Project Megawatt Industrial New Construction 650,000 to 1,300,000 sq.
ft.
0 592 $757,000,000 Active Search
7/19/2025 MC Outdoors Industrial Service New Construction 8,200 sq. ft.0 14 $1,500,000 Site Selected
7/25/2025 Project BOM Service Retail Acquisition-Renovation 3,000 sq. ft 0 6 $550,000 Site Selected
9/4/2025 Project Starfish Industrial New Construction 70,000 sq. ft. to 92,000
sq. ft.
$8,500,000 Active Search
10/24/2025 Project 2834-120-2kj Industrial New Construction 1,265,000 sq. ft.1,350 $1,900,000,000 Active Search
11/13/2025 Project Firefly Industrial New Construction 30,000 to 35,000 sq. ft. ?15 $5,800,000 Site Identified
11/24/2025 Project RBD 20K Industrial New Construction 18,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. 0 15 $3,700,000 Active Search
11/24/2025 Project ET 12K Industrial New Construction 11,000 to 12,000 sq. ft. 0 11 $1,600,000 Paused
1/30/2026 Project Sol Industrial New Construction 600,000 sq. ft. - 75
acres
0 330
[214]
$339,000,000 Active Search
2/3/2026 Project SP-65-80 Industrial New Construction 65,000 sq. ft. - 6.30
acres
70 10 $8,150,000 Active Search
2/14/2026 Project PS 70-45 Industrial New Construction 70,000 sq. ft. 6,67 acres 0 45 $8,750,000 Site Identified
Contacts:
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PROSPECT LIST 02/25/2026
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3C. Update of Potential Development Activity in Otter Creek Business Park (OCBP)
Industrial Development
Prepared by:
Economic Development Manager
Meeting Date:
03/03/26
☒ Regular Agenda Item
☐ Consent Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Development Services Administrative
Assistant
Approved by:
Economic Development Manager
ACTION REQUESTED
Information and/or discussion purposes only.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Otter Creek Business Park has approximately 52.50 acres available in platted lot and Outlots.
Current prospects that the City has had initial discussions with regarding potential development
in OCBP are listed below:
1. Proj Firefly = 25,000-30,000 Ind-Wareh development – 15-to-20-acres - 25 to 45 jobs
2. Project Pezzo = 30,000-45,000 Ind Prod-Mfg Bldg – 4 to 5.25 acres – 20 to 35 jobs
3. Proj RBD = 20,000-30,000 sq. ft. Ind-Prod-Mfg Bldg – 2.25 to 3.10 acres – 15 to 20 jobs
4. Proj SP–60-80 = 60,000-65,000 sq. ft. Wareh-Proc Bldg – 6.35 to 7.0 acres – 70 to 85 jobs
5. Project PSLW-70-50 = 70,000 sq. ft. Mfg-Prod Bldg. – 6.15 to 6.75 acres – 50 jobs
6. Project PS-70-25 = 70,000 sq. ft. Industrial Bldg - 25 to 35 jobs
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2026 Monticello Development Fee Schedule
Community Development - Building
County Assessor Fees: Building Valuation $499,999 or less……………………………………………………………….…… $60
Building Valuation $500,000 or more…………………………………………………………………. $160
Basement Finish……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…… 106% of 1997 State recommended schedule
Building Inspection (non-permit related) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… $60/hr. ($15 minimum for 15 min. or less)
Building Permit Fees ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 106% of 1997 State recommended schedule
Building Permit Surcharge………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. use State-mandated fee
Building Re-Inspection Fee (after 2nd failed inspection) …………………………………………………………………….……………… $60
Contractor License Fee………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $5
Building Permit/Records – Duplicate………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… $60/hour
$15 minimum charge for 15 minutes or less
Blight Processing Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $60 (per parcel)
Demolition Permit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 106% of 1997 State recommended schedule
Permit is issued under a building permit (follow same procedures as issuing a building permit). Prior to demolition permit issuance verify with
Public Works. Contractor must arrange disconnection: 1) Sanitary sewer; 2) City water & retrieve water meter; 3) approve routing for trucks and
heavy equipment, (if applicable). An excavation permit may also be required by Public Works.
Fire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler System………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 106% of 1997 State recommended schedule or
$100 + State surcharge
Food Truck Inspections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50/annually
Master Plan Review…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 25% of building permit fee
Mechanical Permits
Residential………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………. $50 base + $9/fixture + State surcharge
Commercial………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1.5% of valuation or $100 minimum
+ State Surcharge
Mobile Home Permit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $200
Moving Buildings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150 + expense + demolition permit
Plan Review………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 65% of building permit fee
Non-single family as-built survey escrow………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Contractor must provide an escrow amount of
125% of the written cost of the as-built-survey,
before issuance of building permit.
Plumbing Permits
Residential…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50 base + $9/fixture (“fixture” includes such
things as traps, toilets, floor drains, sinks,
showers)
Commercial………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1.5% of valuation or $100 minimum + State
surcharge
Rental Application/Records-Duplicate fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………….… $60/hour
$15 minimum charge for 15 minutes or less
Rental Housing License Fee………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $45/building + $15 /ea. dwelling unit within building
Rental License Application Late Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Double standard license fee
Rental Housing License Transfer Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $35
Rental Re-Inspection Fee (after 2nd failed inspection) …………….……………………………………………………………………… $60
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Community Development – Building Cont.
Residential Building Escrow
Landscaping – Boulevard Trees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $800 (interior lot – 2 trees), $1,600 (corner lot –
4 trees)
Landscaping – Lot Turf Establishment………………………………………………………………………………………………. $7,500 (includes curb stop, small utilities, etc.
– minor public utility items)
Public Sidewalk & Curb………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $600 (per damaged panel)
Driveway Pavement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $3,000
FG As-Built Survey………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1,300
Secondary Escrow Release Inspection Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………. $75 (applied if first escrow release inspection
fails)
Re-roof (residential)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150 + State surcharge
Re-side (residential)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150 + State surcharge
Solar Systems; Commercial/Industrial………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 106% of 1997 State recommended schedule
+ State surcharge
Solar Systems: Residential…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + State surcharge
Swimming Pools – Above Ground………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150 + State surcharge
Swimming Pools – In-ground………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + State surcharge
Window and Door Replacement (residential)……………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150 + State surcharge
Sign Permit – Permanent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50 for first $1,000 of value (minimum fee $50)
$10 each additional $1,000 of value
Sign Permit – Temporary……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50 regular fee/$100 if City initiated
State Building Permit Surcharge
Valuation of Structure Additional or Alteration Surcharge Computation
$1,000,000 or less………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. .0005 x valuation
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $500 + .0004 x (Value - $1,000,000)
$2,000,000 to $3,000,000…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $900 + .0003 x (Value - $2,000,000)
$3,000,000 to $4,000,000…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $1,200 + .0002 x (Value - $3,000,000)
$4,000,000 to $5,000,000…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $1,400 + .0001 x (Value - $4,000,000)
Greater than $5,000,000……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1,500 + .0005 x (Value - $5,000,000)
Surveys………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $15
Utility Locate Fee
Residential…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50
Commercial/Industrial………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $65
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Community Development – Planning/Zoning
Administrative Home Occupation Permit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50
Comprehensive Plan Amendment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $300 + escrow (per chart) *
*Escrow waived for cross/joint parking CCD
Conditional Use Permit…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + Escrow (per chart) *
Encroachment/License Agreements………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…. $50
Escrow Chart – Land Use Application Plan Review
*All escrows reconciled to actual costs for staff/consulting time after decision, whichever is greater
Escrow Chart – Development & Subdivision Project.
City Review & Administration……………………………………………………….……. 1% of estimated public improvement cost or $2,000 min. (whichever is greater)
Legal Review & Administration…………………………………………………………… 1% of estimated public improvement cost or $2,000 min. (whichever is greater)
Engineering: Grading Review & Inspection…………………………………………… 3% of estimated site grading cost or $2,000 min. (whichever is greater)
Engineering: Streets & Utilities Review and Inspections …………………… 4% of estimated public improvement cost or $2,000 min. (whichever is greater)
*All escrows reconciled to actual costs for staff/consulting time after decision,
whichever is greater
EAW/AUAR Preparation & Administrative Escrow…………………………………………………$15,000 Min, with final escrow amount established per required escrow
agreement and reconciled to actual costs
Wetland Boundary – No Loss ………………………………………………………………………………… $50 application fee/$500 escrow deposit (reconciled to actual cost)
Wetland permit
(boundary/type, delineation, replacement/bank/other & MnRaM review) ……$50 application fee/$1,500 escrow deposit (reconciled to actual costs)
Iron Monuments……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… $300/lot
Interim Use Permit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + escrow (per chart) *
Labor (for Community Development/Projects)
Planner……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $197/hour
Engineer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… $263/hour (maximum)
Construction Inspector……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. $158/hour (maximum)
Landscaping Security…………………………………………………………………………………………… Letter of credit or cash based in statement if value of landscaping, including
retaining wall, materials and labor for installation x 125% (held for 1 full year
or 2 growing seasons)
As-Built Grading & Improvements Security…………………………………………………………. Escrow amount of 125% of the written estimate cost of as-built survey
Park Dedication (residential)……………… An amount of land equal to eleven percent (11%) of the total gross land area of the plat shall be presumptively
defined as “reasonable commensurate.” In the event that the subdivider objects to the eleven percent (11%)
standard, the City shall, at the developer’s request and expense, conduct a specific dedication study of the park
system and the demand placed on the system by the proposed plat.
Cash-in-lieu - 11% of fair market value of the raw land to be platted at the time of final plat. The City may require
an appraisal to determine the market value of subject land being platted.
Parking Fund (CCD District) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $4,500 per stall
Plat Subdivisions:
Preliminary Plat……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + escrow (per chart) $2,000 min.
Final Plat………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $50 + escrow (per chart)
Commercial/
Industrial/
Institutional
Residential
0-3 acres $2,000 1 unit $1,200 (single family)
4-10 acres $6,000 2+ units $1,000 base + $100 per unit
(up to $10,000) 11+ acres $8,000
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Community Development – Planning/Zoning Cont.
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
*All escrows reconciled to actual costs for staff/consulting time after decision, whichever is greater
Pointes at Cedar Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) Land Use Application Reviews:
Public ROW or Easement Vacation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $250 + escrow (per chart)*
Rezoning Request (Text amendment) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $400
Rezoning (Map Amendment) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….…………. $400 + escrow (per chart)*
Simple Subdivision/Administrative Lot Combination/Lot Line Adjustment……………………………………………………. $200 + escrow (per chart)*
Special Home Occupation Permits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 + escrow (per chart)*
Special Planning Commission Meeting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $350
Temporary Use Permit (waived for parades only) …………………………………………………………………………………………… $50
Variance:
Residential, 1 unit………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………… $300 + $1,200 escrow (per chart)*
Residential, 2+ units……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… $300 + escrow (per chart)*
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional____________________________________________________ $300 + escrow (per chart)*
*All escrows reconciled to actual costs for staff/consulting time after decision, whichever is greater.
NOTE: When multiple land use applications are run concurrently, only one application fee and escrow deposit shall be required per meeting cycle, until escrow
depleted. New escrow required per escrow chart once depleted.
Community Development – Economic Development
Business Subsidy Pre-Application…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………… $300 application fee
Tax Abatement Application……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $300 application fee + $10,000 escrow
GMEF Loan Application………………………………………………………………………………………… $550 Minimum or 1.5% of loan amount, whichever is greater
SCDP Loan Application……………………………………………………………………………………… $550 Minimum or 1.5% of loan amount, whichever is greater
Housing Rehabilitation Forgivable Loan Application…………………………………………………………………………………………. $100 application fee
Façade Forgivable Loan Application…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300 application fee
TIF Application……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $250 application fee + $15,000 escrow
Concept $50 + $3,500 escrow
Development: $300 + escrow (per chart) $2,000 min.
Final: $50 + escrow (per chart)
Adjustment: $50 + $1,000 escrow
Concept Plan Submission $50 + $3,500 escrow
Development Stage Permit $300 + escrow per Land Use App chart) $2,000 min.
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Engineering
Driveway Permit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $55
Construction Inspection (City or Engineer) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $158/hour
GPS Locate Fee (New Subdivisions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… $70/unit
Grading Permit:
Existing Single-Family Residential………………………………………….……… $75/permit + $1,500/acre restoration surety bond
New single-Family Residential Development…………………………….…… No drainage calculation review required:
$150/permit + restoration surety bond of
$3,000/acre; $3,000 minimum escrow
Multi-Dwelling, Commercial & Industrial Properties……………………… Drainage calculation review required.
$350/permit + restoration surety bond of
$3,000/1st acre; $1,500 each additional acre
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Escrow……………………………………………… $300 x weeks of construction – sites disturbing 1 acre or more
w/NPDES construction stormwater permit
Land Reclamation/Mining Permit (requires subdivision development agreement or CUP) …. Fee determined by City Council resolution
+ 100% of land restoration costs as determined by City Engineer
Public Improvement Security……………………………………………………………………………. Letter of credit or cash based on statement of construction
cost of improvement x 125%
Right-of-Way Permits
Drops – no drawing required unless origination occurs more than 10 feet from property to be served:
Fee w/out drawings………………………………………………………………………… $55/25 addresses (maximum)
Fee w/drawings………………………………………………………………………………… $55/5 addresses w/drawings (maximum)
Permit Extension fee……………………………………………………………………… $20
Pavement Hole Fee…………………………………………………………………………. $55
Trunk Line Fee:
Base Fee (first 100 Feet) ………………………………………………………………… $55
Trenching (over 100 feet) ………………………………………………………………. $.10/lineal foot
Boring (over 100 feet) ……………………………………………………………………… $.05/lineal foot
Obstruction Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $55
Small Cell Wireless Fee……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $55
*Collocation Fees:
Escrow – Document Review………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1,500
Wireless Support Structure Rent………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150/year
Wireless Support Structure Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………….…… $25/year
2026 Development Fee Schedule
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Sanitary Sewer
Sewer Access Charge
Residential – Single Family………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $5,026/unit
All Others per Unit Equivalent…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $5,026/unit
SAC fees in effect at time of building permit application will apply if application has been submitted within 6-months of rate changes.
Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Residential Unit…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………… $1,811/unit
Non-Residential…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $4,572/acre
Storm Sewer
Trunk Storm Sewer Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $4,851 (net acre)
Alternate Ponding Area – Residential…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………. $4,970/acre
Alternate Ponding Area – Commercial…………………….………………………………………………………………………….……………. $9,963/acre
Alternate Ponding Area – Industrial……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………. $11,645/acre
Stormwater Utility
Residential (1 drainage unit per residential unit) _________________________________________ $5.00/drainage unit/month
(effective 2/1/2024)
Non-Residential (7 drainage units per impervious acre-minimum 7) __________________________ $5.00/drainage unit/month
(effective 2/1/2024)
Water
Trunk Water Charge
Residential Unit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1,519/unit
Non-Residential……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $3,797/acre
Water Access Charge…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $2,732/equivalent residential unit
WAC total charge is calculated utilizing the same unit charge per multiplier as per the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(MCES) Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) Procedure Manual
WAC fees in effect at time of building permit application will apply if application has been submitted within 6-months if rate changes
Water Meters:
5/8” meter………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. $520 + sales tax
1” meter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… $595 + sales tax
1 1/2” meter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Cost + $50 + sales tax
2” meter + up………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… Cost + $50 + sales tax
1” x ¾” meter valves…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $78 + sales tax
1” x 1” meter valves……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $85 + sales tax
Misc. Materials…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………. Cost + sales tax
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 3, 2026– 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 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 3, 2026
F. Citizen Comment
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of an Amendment to the Stony Brook Village Planned Unit
Development District for amendment to the proposed residential twinhome
structures, including design standards for the exterior elevations and floor plans.
Applicant: Thomas Dehn – Thomas Allen Homes LLC
B. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Jefferson Commons Fifth Addition and
Conditional Use Permits for Cross-Access on a 7.01 acre site in a B-4 (Regional
Business) district, for a Day Care Center use.
Applicant: Kid’s Haven Childcare and Preschool
C. 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 the Light Industrial Park land use designation to
other land use designations, and including any other amendments to related
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Monticello Community Center – North Mississippi
5:00 p.m. Discussion on Amendments to 2040 Vision + Plan and Zoning Ordinance
for single-family housing goals
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sections of Chapter 3 necessary to regulate land use for the subject area.
Applicant: City of Monticello
3. Regular Agenda
4. Other Business
A. Community Development Director’s Report
5. Adjournment
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