IEDC Agenda - 06/02/2026AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Members: Chairperson Mike Huey, Vice-Chair Rob Stark, City Council Member Charlotte Gabler, Luke
Dahlheimer, Joe Elam, Shawn Hafen, Lori Hanson, Aaron Holthaus, Liz Kokesh, Sarah
Kortmansky, Sonja McElroy, Jarred Merchant, Joni Pawelk, Cory Ritter, Greg Schultz,
Andrew Tapper, Darek Vetsch, Tony Velishek
Liaisons: City Staff - Rachel Leonard, Tyler Bevier, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares;
Missy Meidinger (WCEDP), Deb Meyer (Monticello Chambers), Dave Tombers (Xcel
Energy, Tim Zipoy (CMJTS)
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Consideration of May 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic – Legislative Update – Darielle Dannen, EDAM Lobbyist, Flaherty & Hood, PA
B. Manufacturers Appreciation Event Discussion
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
B. Chamber of Commerce
C. Economic Development
• Sales Tax Revenue Collections – March 2026
• Project Updates
• Prospect List
• BR&E Sign Up June & July visits
• June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda
D. City Council Update
E. City Volunteer Picnic Event – June 25 at West Bridge Park
4. Next Meeting Reminder – Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
5. Adjournment (8:30 a.m.)
MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) MEETING
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Chairperson Mike Huey, Vice-Chair Rob Stark, Luke Dahlheimer, Joe Elam,
Charlotte Gabler (City Council), Lori Hanson (Monticello Schools), Aaron
Holthaus, Liz Kokesh, Sarah Kortmansky, Jarred Merchant, Sonja McElroy,
Cory Ritter, Andrew Tapper, Tony Velishek, Darek Vetsch (Wright County
Commissioner)
Members Absent: Shawn Hafen, Joni Pawelk, Greg Schultz
Liaisons Present: Deb Meyer (Chamber of Commerce)
Liaisons Absent: Missy Meidinger (WCEDP), Tim Zipoy (CMJTS)
Staff Present: Rachel Leonard, Tyler Bevier, Bob Ferguson, Jim Thares
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Mike Huey called the meeting of the Monticello Industrial Economic
Development Committee (IEDC) to order at 7:00 a.m.
B. Approval of May 5, 2026, Meeting Minutes
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None
2. Regular Agenda
A. Table Topic – Discuss Manufacturer’s Appreciation Event
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the discussion held at the previous meeting.
Additional information was presented by Chair Huey and Vice-Chair Stark.
Preference is for afternoon/midday lunch; not an a.m. breakfast, especially on a
Friday during October amid other Manufacturing Month related activities.
Members were in favor of informational notecards printed for availability and
local networking prior to the formal Save the Date mailings.
Mr. Stark suggested that consideration be for speakers who provide
informational and educational relevance. Ms. Gabler suggested trained workers
from the technical college. Mr. Huey concurred with those ideas and suggested
applicable state and local loan and grant programs available to support
manufacturing activities be considered as a presentation topic.
IEDC Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
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Mr. Tapper reminded everyone of the potential cost to hire a professional
speaker. It may be beyond the available budgeted funds for this event.
Other ideas included military veterans, lunch-and-learn sessions, and a
representative for scholarship or grant resources. The National Speakers
Association website was also noted. Another idea touted local connection for
sponsorships to fund the event through banners, signage, logos on giveaway
merchandise).
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the feedback that UMC offered related to
the event. He noted that the past dates have conflicted with UMC’s
companywide meeting, explaining the lack of UMC attendance at the event.
UMC is still very supportive of the overall message and the event and offered to
explore hosting it at their campus facility on Chelsea Road.
Mr. Thares suggested the IEDC form a subcommittee which would be
responsible for further restructuring and planning for the event and determining
speaker options. He asked if any members were willing to volunteer and lead
this effort. Members Sonja McElroy, Rob Stark, Mike Huey, Sarah Kortmansky and
Deb Meyer offered their time and service. Lori Hanson also volunteered to be on
the subcommittee as much as her schedule may allow.
Mr. Ferguson suggested table sponsorships for local companies in current
environments. Mr. Thares said he would organize the subcommittee meeting.
More information will follow prior to the next meeting.
3. Liaison Updates
A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
Rob Stark, Chairperson, provided information on the upcoming WCEDP events.
B. Chamber of Commerce
Deb Meyer provided updates and information on Monticello Chamber events
and activities.
C. Economic Development
Mr. Thares presented information about the following City economic
development updates:
• Sales Tax Collections Update – February 2026
• Building Permits Update Qtr. 1 and Qtr. 2 - 2026
• Project Updates - Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Thares presented summary
information on the various development projects to date.
• Prospect List
IEDC Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
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• BR&E Summary and Signup for May and June Visits – Mr. Bevier presented on
upcoming business retention and expansion field trips to downtown locations
for volunteers to attend.
Thursday, May 14, 2:00 p.m. at Cocoa Maas (242 West Broadway)
Mike Huey, Sonja McElroy, Sarah Kortmanski signed up to attend.
Mr. Bevier provided updates on visits to Nordic Taphouse on April 14.
• May 5, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
D. City Council Update
City Administrator Rachel Leonard provided an update to City Council agenda
items and active projects throughout the community.
4. Adjournment
The IEDC meeting was adjourned at 7:59 a.m.
Recorded By: Anne Mueller__
Date Approved: June 2, 2026
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager
Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 6/02/2026
2A. Table Topic – Consideration of Minnesota Legislature 2026 Session Legislative Update
– Darielle Dannen, Flaherty & Hood, PA
Prepared by:
Economic Development Manager
Meeting Date:
6/02/2026
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Community and Economic
Development Coordinator
Approved by:
Economic Development Manager
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Darielle Dannen, Flaherty & Hood, PA, the Economic Development Association of Minnesota
(EDAM) lobbyist, will present an overview of the recently concluded MN legislative session
pertaining to economic development legislation. IEDC Members are encouraged to ask Darielle
questions about enacted (or proposed) legislative bills at the conclusion of her overview
presentation.
SUPPORTING DATA:
A. Summary of the bills that EDAM was following during the session
From: Darielle J. Dannen <djdannen@fiaherty-hood.com>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 12:56 AM
Subject: Legislative Session Adjourns - summary outcomes
Members of the Gov. Relations Committee,
The 2026 Legislative Session has adjourned Sine Die! They'll come back tomorrow for retirement speeches, but all the
business of the legislature has been adjourned. Many signiflcant bills passed in the last days of the legislative session but
there are a couple of notable misses - the legislature was not able to pass a Jobs Omnibus bill or a small business recovery
package this year. However, they were able to pass a bonding package and a tax bill in the flnal hours - both which will have
signiflcant impacts for the state! There were also no NDA provision or land use/zoning previsions included in any bills. Thank
you everyone for all of your hard work this session.
I'm sharing a summary of the signiflcant (for our work) bills that passed this session - passed provisions in green and
unpassed provisions in red:
Senate House Conference Committee
Agreement
Business Recovery Package SF4535 (Champion) $100
million business recovery loan
program. $18 million. Passed
Senate floor 35-31
on 4/30/26.
HF4477 (Frazier) $100
million business recovery
program. Offered as an
amendment to HF3732 on
House fioor but failed on a
party-line vote.
No agreement
Jobs Omnibus Appropriations Bill
SF3664 (Champion) Omnibus
appropriation and policy
bill. Includes Agency policy
flxes. Appropriation language
added to SF4059 Omnibus
Finance supplemental
appropriations bill (just
WDF approps.) Passed Senate
floor 35-31.
HF3732 (Pinto) Omnibus
appropriation and policy
bill.
• Would create a new
subcommittee of
the Governor's
Workforce
Development Board
to recommend
grants from the
Workforce
Development Fund
up to $10
million dollars
worth.
• Creates a new
Healthcare
Workforce Grant
Program (but does
not fund it)
• Extends UI beneflts
to laid off iron ore
mining workers.
• Creates an Office of
Community
Investment at DEED
that provides
oversight, strategic
direction,
program design and
tracks grant
outcomes.
• Passed House
floor 98-35 on
5/4/26.
Housing Omnibus Bill SF0203 (Port) Housing Finance
and Policy Omnibus bill
• Authorizes $50M in HIB
bonds
• Makes changes to
Housing Infrastructure
grant program to align
with workforce housing
• Makes changes to SHTC
to better align with
workforce housing
• Policy language around
agency reporting on
flscal balances and
restrictions on interest
spending
• Passed Senate floor 35
-31 on 5/7/26
HF1141 (Howard) Housing
Finance and Policy
Omnibus bill
• $20 million for
Greater Minnesota
Workforce Housing
grant program
• $40 million FHPAP
• $150,000 for
homebuyer
education training
• $100 million for HIB
bonds
• Policy language
around agency
reporting on flscal
balances and
restrictions on
interest spending
• Uses some interest
income from
Minnesota Housing
to fund some
appropriations.
• Passed House floo
r 99-32 on 5/4/26
Overview of Housing
Omnibus bill:
Spreadsheet-Conference-
Agreement-51226-3pm.pdf
Housing-Draft-
Agreement.pdf
• $14.275 million for
the Greater
Minnesota Workforce
Housing grant
program
• $38 million for FHPAP
• $150,000 for
homebuyer
education training
• $100 million for HIB
bonds
• Policy language
around agency
reporting on flscal
balances and
restrictions on
interest spending
• Uses some interest
income from
Minnesota Housing to
fund some
appropriations.
• Passed House
floor 105-28 and
Senate 42-25 and
was sent to the
Governor
Tax Bill SF5052 Senate Omnibus Tax
Bill
• Includes the Governor’s
expansion of the
dependent tax credit
• Modifles LAHA/SAHA to
allow funds to be used
for emergency shelter
facility construction and
extends by two years the
deadlines to spend the
aid on qualifying
projects.
• Modifles the SHTC to
require that 50% of the
tax credits for projects
in Greater Minnesota
Conference Committee
Agreement HF2438 which
includes some key
provisions:
• Federal tax
conformity
• Changes to the
dependent care
credit
• Passed House and
Senate – sent to
Governor
• Makes changes to SHTC
to better align with
workforce housing
HOA Limitations Bill SF1750 Amends the common
interest communities statute –
limits ability to charge interest,
imposes caps on late fees and
flnes, imposes notice
requirements, addresses
confiicts of interest, removes
the ability of an association to
enforce a lien against the
owner for unpaid flnes,
prohibits retaliation. Most
sections are effective Jan 1,
2027. Repassed Senate
floor 56-9 and signed into law
by the Governor.
SF1750 passed House
floor 4/30/26 with 100-34
votes
Capital Investment Bill Agreed-upon bilL
HF719 appropriates $1.2
billion for a bonding
package (cash is in the
sister-bill HF2484). Includes
some key provisions all in
HF719:
• $2 million BDPI
• $2 million IBDPI
• $2 million TEDI
• $2 million DCYF early
childhood
facilities grants
• Passed House 122-
11 and Senate 60-7
and sent to
Governor
Questions?
Thank you,
Darielle Dannen
Senior Attorney/Lobbyist
[she/her]
525 Park Street, Suite 470
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103
Direct: (651-259-1908
Cell: (612) 991-5744
Office: (651) 225-8840
Email: djdannen@fiaherty-hood.com
Web: www.fiaherty-hood.com
_________________________________________________
2026 Legislative Update
Darielle Dannen
Senior Attorney/Lobbyist Flaherty and Hood
June 2, 2026
FACTORS - 2026
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The 2026 Legislative Session was driven by some key elements:
•Ongoing fraud investigations and prosecution
•Gun violence
•Federal immigration enforcement actions
•Constrained state fiscal resources and a reduction in federal funding
•Election politics + Large number of legislative retirements
•Tied House – Senate +1 DFL seat, lame duck Governor
Outcomes 2026
Legislative Session
HOUSING
HOUSING
Program Final – Chapter 100
Greater MN Workforce
Housing Development
Program
$14.3 million one-time
Housing Infrastructure
Bonds (HIB)
$100 million
HOUSING POLICY –
LAND USE & ZONING
•Lawmakers continued to push
proposals that would preempt local
land use and zoning decisions from
local governments with few changes
•Again,this year those
proposals failed to advance,with
opponents expressing their opinion
that the proposals continue to be
overbroad and complex
HOUSING POLICY – FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
Makes changes to Minnesota Housing’s authority around interest income
on state appropriated funds.
•Modifies a report on operating costs to include earnings from investments and
Minnesota Housing's projected biennial costs
•Requires Minnesota Housing to use 25% of their aggregated earnings from
investments of their state appropriations beyond funds needed to administer
programs for comparable purposes than originally appropriated for
•Required to notify chairs and minority leads when transferring funds between
programs receiving state appropriations
•Legislative report due Feb. 15, 2027, on how to provide legislative fiscal staff
with access to Minnesota Housing’s accounting subsystem
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
•Increased federal immigration enforcement
efforts had a sizable economic impact on small
businesses in key communities in Greater
Minnesota
•Advocates worked with lawmakers to push for
$100 million to support small businesses that
were impacted.
•Those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful
•The lack of a small business recovery package
was also a barrier to a Jobs Omnibus bill
passing
Non-Disclosure Agreement
(NDA) Prohibition Bills
•Multiple bills were introduced that would
ban local officials, counties, EDAs, HRAs
and Port Authorities from signing NDAs
•Spurred by opposition to data centers –
but more expansive
•The bills stalled - House bill stalled in the
House Judiciary Committee and Senate bill
included in State Government Omnibus bill
that did not move forward
TAXES
OMNIBUS TAX BILL
•Federal Tax Conformity – Makes multiple changes to decouple the state from the federal tax preference for Opportunity Zones.
•Changes to the Dependent Care Credit – Doubles the dependent care credit to $6,000 for taxpayers with two dependents.
•Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Expanded current tax credit structure by extending availability through tax year 2036 and increasing the credit allocations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Any unallocated credits can be carried over.
•Vehicle Registration Fee – one-year reduction for 2027
NOT INCLUDED: Policy changes to TIF
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
BONDING PACKAGE
Appropriates $1.2 billion incorporating H.F. 719, which includes the GO provisions (cash is in the sister -bill H.F. 2484).H.F. 719 includes:
•$2 million – Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure program (BDPI)
•$2 million – Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure program (IBDPI)
•$2 million – Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure program (TEDI)
•$2 million – DCYF early childhood facilities grants
WHAT'S NEXT?
Campaigning has started in earnest!
•Governor
•House and Senate control
•Other constitutional officers
2027 Legislative Session = a budget year with lots of new members
Opportunity Zones 2.0
•The Opportunity Zones program uses tax incentives to encourage private
investment in low-income and high-poverty areas.
•H.F. 1 updated the program and made Opportunity Zones a permanent
component of economic development policy in the U.S.
•The next designation cycle will begin on July 1,2026,when governors will begin
nominating a new map of eligible census tracts.
•Governors will be allowed to select up to 25% of the state’s eligible
tracts. Minnesota has 289 eligible tracts and expects to designate 73 tracts
as Opportunity Zones.Minnesota has 59 Counites with an eligible census
tract, including Wright County.
•The new map of Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1,2027,and
last for 10 years.The tax benefits of OZ 2.0 also take effect the same day.
Opportunity Zones 2.0
•DEED and MN Housing are requesting input from
counties, cities of the first class, and Tribal
Governments on priorities for designation.
•DEED just rolled out their updated website where you
can find out more
information:https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-
business/tax-credits/opp-zones/.
•Counties, cities of the first class and tribal governments
will be able to submit their prioritization of eligible
census tracts.
•The deadline for local input is June 30, 2026
Questions?
Darielle Dannen | Senior Attorney/
Lobbyist
(651) 259-1908
Djdannen@flaherty-hood.com
Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 06/02/2026
2B. Table Topic – Consideration of Discussion of Manufacturers Appreciation Event format
and adjustments-activities-features
Prepared by:
Economic Development Manager
Meeting Date:
6/02/2026
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Reviewed by:
Community and Economic
Development Coordinator
Approved by:
Economic Development Manager
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The IEDC Subcommittee formed to further develop the Manufacturers Appreciation Event plans
and outreach will review its suggestions and ideas with the full IEDC membership during the
meeting. Members are encouraged to further discuss and refine/adjust the format of the event
activities, as well as the date, time of day, etc., to ensure a viable event and maximize impact
and turnout.
SUPPORTING DATA:
A. Suggested Manufacturers Event Discussion Points-Items
Items for IEDC Discussion – Manufacturing Appreciation Event
June 2, 2026
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, celebrating the state’s 8,500+ manufacturers,
320,000+ workers, and the vital role of manufacturing in the economy and communities.
Why It Matters
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Minnesota’s economy, producing everything from life-saving
medical devices to outdoor gear, food, and tech innovations. The sector employs over 320,000
people statewide, paying $26.7 billion in wages in 2024 — an average of just over $83,000 per
worker, 12% above the state average. It is the second largest private sector industry in terms of
payroll and offers one of the most reliable career pathways, with over 93,000 job openings
projected through 2032
Items IEDC Discussion & Feedback
Date & preferred weekday of the event in October
Early “Stay Tuned” Postcards (handouts) prior to “Save the Date”
Speaker Ideas
Invitation List
IEDC Agenda 06/02/26
3. Liaison and Economic Development Updates
Prepared by:
Economic Development Director
Meeting Date:
06/02/2026
☒ Liaison Updates
Reviewed by:
Community & Economic Development
Coordinator
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 the June 2, 2026, meeting is also included.
• Sales Tax Collections Update – March 2026
• Project Updates
• Prospect List
• C-I Development Trends Historic View
• BR&E Summary and Signup for May and June Visits
• Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – June 2, 2026
D. City Council Update - Rachel Leonard, City Administrator
E. City Volunteer Picnic Event – June 25, 2026 - West Bridge Park
SALES TAX RECEIPTS
Payment Date Spend Month Revenue Month
Gross Revenue
Amount
Start-up Costs
(One-time only)
Miscellaneous
Deduction or
Addition (See
notes below)
Administrative
Cost Net Amount Paid
7/10/2025 April May 175,249.36 (16,116.45) (1,577.24) 157,555.67
8/10/2025 May June 204,919.19 (1,844.27) 203,074.92
9/10/2025 June July 203,551.14 (1,831.96) 201,719.18
10/10/2025 July August 217,249.10 (1,955.24) 215,293.86
11/10/2025 August September 200,916.80 (1,808.25) 199,108.55
12/10/2025 September October 199,196.68 (1,792.77) 197,403.91
1/10/2026 October November 219,355.63 (1,974.20) 217,381.43
2/10/2026 November December 225,114.69 (2,026.03) 223,088.66
3/10/2026 December January 226,193.47 (2,035.74) 224,157.73
4/10/2026 January February 179,512.82 (1,615.62) 177,897.20
5/10/2026 February March 166,133.41 (1,495.20) 164,638.21
6/10/2026 March April -
7/10/2026 April May -
8/10/2026 May June -
9/10/2026 June July -
10/10/2026 July August -
11/10/2026 August September -
12/10/2026 September October -
1/10/2027 October November -
2/10/2027 November December -
3/10/2027 December January -
4/10/2027 January February -
5/10/2027 February March -
6/10/2027 March April -
7/10/2027 April May -
8/10/2027 May June -
9/10/2027 June July -
10/10/2027 July August -
11/10/2027 August September -
12/10/2027 September October -
1/10/2028 October November -
2/10/2028 November December -
3/10/2028 December January -
4/10/2028 January February -
5/10/2028 February March -
6/10/2028 March April -
7/10/2028 April May -
8/10/2028 May June -
9/10/2028 June July -
10/10/2028 July August -
11/10/2028 August September -
12/10/2028 September October -
1/10/2029 October November -
2/10/2029 November December -
3/10/2029 December January -
4/10/2029 January February -
5/10/2029 February March -
6/10/2029 March April -
7/10/2029 April May -
8/10/2029 May June -
9/10/2029 June July -
10/10/2029 July August -
11/10/2029 August September -
12/10/2029 September October -
1/10/2030 October November -
2/10/2030 November December -
3/10/2030 December January -
4/10/2030 January February -
5/10/2030 February March -
6/10/2030 March April -
7/10/2030 April May -
8/10/2030 May June -
9/10/2030 June July -
10/10/2030 July August -
11/10/2030 August September -
12/10/2030 September October -
1/10/2031 October November -
2/10/2031 November December -
3/10/2031 December January -
4/10/2031 January February -
5/10/2031 February March -
6/10/2031 March April -
7/10/2031 April May -
8/10/2031 May June -
9/10/2031 June July -
TOTAL 2,217,392.29 (16,116.45) - (19,956.52) 2,181,319.32
(12,818,680.68)
City of Monticello
5/29/2026
IEDC Agenda: 06/02/26
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3. Project Updates
Fairfield By Marriott Hotel:
Construction of the 98-room hotel development project is progressing. The Boulder Tap House
restaurant is projected to open in early June. The hotel is planning to open in late Summer
2026.
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 nearly complete, with opening slated for May.
Discount Tire:
Construction of Discount Tire (2.04-acre parcel located at 1300 7th Street East) 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 an early Summer completion.
L&L Homestyle Café:
As of late April, building façade improvements at the newly opened restaurant located at 154
West Broadway have started. The improvements, partially funded through the EDA Façade
Improvement Forgivable Loan Program in the amount of $100,000, include new windows, new
doors, new awnings, stucco repairs, and painting and trim-accent updates. The total project
cost is approximately $173,000 +/-.
Kid’s Haven Childcare Center:
Key milestone approvals have occurred for the proposed Kid’s Haven Childcare Center. The
City Council approved the sale of a 2.93-acre City-owned site in Jefferson Commons near the
bowling alley and immediately adjacent to the Emagine Movie Theatre. The EDA also approved
a $250,000 loan from its Small Cities Development Program loan fund. The EDA funding will fill
a gap in the nearly $6,065,000 development proposal and is to be used specifically to purchase
kitchen, laundry, and playground equipment and classroom materials. The land sale
transaction closing is anticipated to occur in mid-June. The 26,704 square foot childcare facility
will have a capacity to serve 316 childcare slots, reducing Monticello’s deficit of 700. A total of
40 new FTE jobs will be created. The facility is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027.
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
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
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$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
3/1/2026 Porject SCS 55-30 Industrial New Construction 55,000 to 90,000 sq. ft. 0 30 $7,425,000 Active Search
3/24/2026 Project CM - 60-50 Industrial New Construction 60,000 sq. ft. 0 50 $8,200,000 Active Search
5/28/2026 Project Pentagon Industrial New Construction 500,000 + sq. ft.0 1,500 $110,000,000 Active Search
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PROSPECT LIST 05/28/2026
Since 2000,
The City has added:
Over 1.3 million square feet of
new commercial building area
850,000 square feet of industrial
building area
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 2, 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 Planning Commission Minutes
• May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting
• May 5, 2026 Workshop
2. Public Hearings
Each speaker addressing the Commission on a public hearing item will be allotted five
minutes for comment and will be given a 30 second warning to conclude comments.
Speakers are respectfully requested to address the Commission once during the
individual hearing.
A. Consideration of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for Drive -Through
Services as an Accessory Use and a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for
Cross-Access in the B- 4: Regional Business District
Applicant: Mark Huonder
B. Consideration of an ordinance for amendment to the Monticello City Code,
Chapter 152: Subdivision Ordinance, Parks, Open Space, and Public Use, Sections
§ 152.080-§ 152.083 as related to dedication requirements, including cash
dedication requirements.
Applicant: City of Monticello
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Monticello Community Center – Academy Room
5:00 p.m. Discussion on Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA), Agreement,
and Joint Planning Board
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – June 2, 2026
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C. Consideration of Amending the Monticello City Code, Title XV: Land Usage,
Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section § 153.012 Definitions, § Common
Review Procedures and Requirements, § 153.041 Districts Established,
§ 153.043 Residential Base Zoning Districts, and § 153.091 Use-Specific
Standards
Applicant: City of Monticello
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of an Administrative Subdivision of PID 155500153300 for right of
way and other supporting improvements for the proposed City public works
facility
B. Consideration of adopting Resolution PC-2026-27, a Resolution Finding that the
Proposed Acquisition of Certain Land, PID 155038001110, by the City of
Monticello is Consistent with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan -
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan
C. Consideration of adopting Resolution PC-2026-26, a Resolution Finding that the
Sale of Certain Land, PID 155273001010, by the City of Monticello is Consistent
with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan - Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan
D. Consideration of an update on the Capital Improvement Plan.
4. Other Business
A. Community Development Director’s Report
5. Adjournment
As a BIG THANK YOU...
City of Monticello volunteers and their
families are invited to join us for a picnic at
West Bridge Park!
(In case of rain the picnic will be moved indoors to the Community Center)
Please RSVP with number attending to
HR@MonticelloMN.gov by June 19!
June 25