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EDA Minutes 12-15-2010Economic Development Authority Minutes 12/15/10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: President Bill Demeules, Treasurer Bill Tapper, Bill Fair, Tracy Hinz, and Council Members Tom Perrault and Brian Stumpf Commissioners Absent: Dan Frie Staff: Executive Director Megan Barnett - Livgard, Angela Schumann, Community Development Director 1. Call to Order President Demeules called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. 2. Approve Meeting Minutes BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 10, 2010 EDA MINUTES AS AMENDED. BILL FAIR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. 3. Consideration of additional agenda items None 4. Approval of EDA Invoices Megan Barnett - Livgard noted that she had included an invoice from Kennedy & Graven related to the Walgreens development for which the EDA had funded a portion of the improvement of the Highway 25n5 intersection. She indicated that the funds were expended out the TIF District 1 -22 Administration budget for drafting of the contract. BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER INVOICES WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE EDA RECEIVE A RUNNING TOTAL OF PAYMENTS MADE RELATED TO THE WALGREENS PROJECT. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 5. Consideration of adopting revised EDA Bylaws It came to staff's attention that the EDA bylaws approved in 2009 appear to be missing pertinent information establishing president and vice president positions and related duties. Staff contacted Kennedy and Graven to look through the document to ensure the bylaws contain required State Statute language. The revised document is consistent with state 1 Economic Development Authority Minutes 12/15/10 statute language, refers to the enabling resolution, establishes an annual meeting, and defines officers and duties. BILL FAIR MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED BYLAWS. BILL TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 6. Consideration of recommending appropriate zoning classification for EDA owned property, Monticello Business Center The City has been working on rewriting the current zoning code for the past year. Public hearings for various sections of code have been conducted and final adoption is anticipated by early 2011. Several zoning designations have been eliminated or modified in a continued effort to streamline and simplify processes and better respond to the evolution of land use. The revised code involves rezoning in the Monticello Business Center. The Monticello Business Center is currently zoned I -IA. This zoning district will be eliminated under the code revision. Properties will be rezoned to either an I -1 (light industrial) or a newly created district, IBC (Industrial Business Campus), The EDA was asked to decide which zoning designation best fits the industrial park. The existing businesses in the industrial park are primarily warehouse and light manufacturing users. In general, the IBC, while similar to the previous I -1A in terms of building and yard requirements, would now allow for a limited number of commercial uses including restaurants, clinics, daycare, etc. An IBC district designation would also limit general industrial uses such as warehousing. An IEDC sub -group had provided input and assistance in reviewing and developing the proposed ordinances guidelines for all of the industrial districts. There was considerable discussion about the impact of each rezoning option. The EDA considered what uses would be lost with each option. Bill Tapper indicated that the IEDC hadn't made a recommendation about this issue. Tom Perrault asked how much industrial business land would be left if the center were rezoned to I -1. Angela Schumann provided an overview of the proposed draft zoning classification map. She noted that the area along 7"' Street to north of the interstate and the property between Twin City Die Cast and UMC would remain I -1. She also indicated that proposed zoning changes would not create nonconforming uses within the industrial business campus. Megan Barnett - Livgard noted that there are 40 acres available in the industrial park that not all are developable and the land is not laid out to necessarily allow for commercial development. She also pointed out that there is a large commercial district just to the north on Chelsea Road. There was discussion about adult uses allowed in the zone I -2. Community Development 2 Economic Development Authority Minutes 12/15/10 Director Schumann indicated that the city can limit the distance of adult uses to other uses. Schumann agreed to request clarification as to the definition of general warehousing. Staff clarified that the use of the Hoglund Bus & Truck facility would be nonconforming if they sought to expand the facility. Staff noted that an IBC zoning classification would also require Hoglund to obtain a conditional use permit. Bill Tapper summarized that the EDA should allow zoning to be as open as possible and recommended the IBC zoning classification. There was considerable discussion about the intention of the Monticello Business Center as an industrial park and the need to simplify the zoning requirements for business owners through code revision. Barnett - Livgard pointed out that there are already alternative options for commercial development, many right across the street from the Business Center, but more limited options for industrial land throughout the City. Angela Schumann suggested the EDA choose the zoning option that would best achieve the intention for the Business Center given the land uses already there. BILL FAIR MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REZONE THE MONTICELLO BUSINESS CENTER TO I -1. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -1. BILL TAPPER OPPOSED. 7. Consideration of authorizing a $2,000 contribution to the Initiative Foundation The Initiative Foundation provides gap financing for new or expanding companies and grants to non -profit and government agencies. The Foundation provided the City of Monticello a $5,000 grant in 2010 to assist in completing a BR &E program. The Foundation requested that the Monticello EDA contribute $2,000 to the organization in 2011. The EDA had authorized a $2,000 contribution in 2010. BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE CONTRIBUTING $2,000 OF THE 2011 EDA GENERAL FUND TO THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION. BILL FAIR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. BILL TAPPER ABSTAINED. Tom Perrault stated that he supported this motion because the McKnight Foundation would match the EDA contribution. 8. Marketing Update a. Conferences Wayne Elam and Sandy Suchy attended the Life Science Alley conference and staff has since scheduled a meeting with a lead from that conference. Economic Development Authority Minutes 12/15/10 b. Website The new Economic Development website has been launched. www. buildingbusinessinmonticello .com will provide a one -stop City site for economic development resources available in the area. C. Concierge Team The Concierge Team was established as a key component to aggressively bridging the communication gap that currently exists between businesses, local leaders and available resources according to BR &E findings. Team photos have been posted on the new Economic Development website. The team will focus on marketing activities as well as breakfast meetings with individual businesses and site visits to begin to build community connections and help businesses grow. 9. Director Report The Director Report was included as part of the agenda packet submitted to the EDA. Megan Barnett - Livgard noted that the McComb Group had presented a preliminary retail market analysis report to the Embracing Downtown Steering Committee. The consultants will provide a power point presentation which will be forwarded to the FDA. The next step will be to engage the stakeholders and the Steering Committee in looking at opportunities and challenges as well as considering alternative design standards. Bill Fair noted that the report was a good reality check. Staff confirmed that the consultants would put forth a strategic plan to address issues identified. Dan Frie decided not to reapply for another tern as EDA Commissioner. The EDA had not yet received any applications for the volunteer position, which is open to all City residents. 10. Adjournment BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:53 PM. BILL FAIR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Recorder: Approved: Attest: Kerry T. Burri: