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IEDC Agenda 11-04-2015 AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 – 7:00 a.m. Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center ________________________________________________________________________________ Members: Pat Thompson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Zona Gutzwiller, Jim Johnson, Don Roberts, Mary Barger, Tim O’Connor, Steve Johnson, Tim Laitinen, Darek Vetsch Liaisons: Jeff O’Neill, Angela Schumann, Mayor Brian Stumpf, Lloyd Hilgart, Marcy Anderson 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes: a. October 6th, 2015 3. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda 4. Reports: a. Economic Development Report b. TAC c. City Council d. Chamber of Commerce and Industry 5. Table Topic - Transportation Planning Guest: WSB & Associates Transportation Engineer Chuck Rickart 6. Consideration to review the 2015 IEDC Action Plan Accomplishment and provide direction for development of 2016 IEDC Action Plan. 7. Adjournment. (8:00am) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 – 7 a.m., Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Zona Gutzwiller, Jim Johnson, Don Roberts, Mary Barger, Steve Johnson, Tim Laitinen, Darek Vetsch Absent: Pat Thompson, Luke Dahlheimer, Tim O’Connor Other: Jeff O’Neill, Angela Schumann, Brian Stumpf, Marcy Anderson, Mark Lee (Wright Technical Center), Duane Northagen (Wright County Economic Development Program) 1. Call to Order Steve Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 a.m. 2. Approve Minutes DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2015 IEDC MEETING. DON ROBERTS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 11-0. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda  Career Day (Jim Johnson) 4. Reports a. Economic Development Report:  EDA/HRA Levy – On September 14th, City Council authorized a special benefit levy (HRA levy) and approved an EDA budget for fiscal year 2016.  Breweries – On September 28th, City Council amended the liquor license ordinance to allow for brew pubs, brewer taprooms and microdistilleries. Council also directed the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance related to those uses. b. TAC: Staff provided updates and responded to questions related to the following projects:  Interchange Land Use Study  Fallon Avenue Overpass IEDC Minutes: 10/06/15 2  Joint Powers Agreement for Big Lake, Big Lake Township, Sherburne County and Wright County  Fed Ex  Grand Opening for I-94 project in St. Michael c. City Council: Staff and Council representatives provided project and issue updates and responded to questions. d. Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Chamber Director Marcy Anderson reported on current events, projects and issues. 5. Consideration of 2015 Industry of the Year Selection and Award Vector Tool and Bondhus Corporation were both nominated for the 2015 Industry of the Year award. Both industries provided information in response to survey questions and offered facility tours. The IEDC discussed the qualifications of each nominated industry prior to voting. Bondhus Corporation received the most votes. BILL TAPPER MOVED TO AWARD THE 2015 INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD TO BONDHUS CORPORATION. DICK VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 11-0. 6. Consideration of recommendation for appointment of an IEDC member representative IEDC subcommittee members Joni Pawelk and Don Roberts reported that they had interviewed Don Tomann of UMC for the remaining board position on September 17th. Pawelk noted that Tomann is interested in engaging and representing the manufacturing community. Roberts indicated that Tomann has a passion for education and suggested that he would be an active IEDC participant. Both recommended appointment. DON ROBERTS MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DON TOMANN TO THE MONTICELLO IEDC. MARY BARGER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 11-0. 7. Consideration to reschedule November IEDC regular meeting Angela Schumann asked for direction related to the date of the November IEDC meeting given the Industry of the Year event is scheduled for October 21st and the school district election is scheduled for November 2nd. DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO RESCHEDULE THE REGULAR IEDC MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH; SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. JIM JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 11-0. IEDC Minutes: 10/06/15 3 8. Table Topic – Wright Technical Center Apprentice Program Wright Technical Center staffer Mark Lee provided an overview of the Center’s Apprentice Program. He highlighted the following aspects of the program and responded to comments and questions.  OSHA regulations have been prohibitive.  Apprenticeship program through the State  Focused on high school exposure  Not a job shadow; students work a variety of departments  450 hour minimum; paid position with credit  Variety of industry “levels”  Students interview with the industry  “Real” experience for students as employees  Juniors/Seniors involved  Can develop internships in-lieu  Parent education/Career Day  Early education of kids and parents  Sophomores will be attending career day  Matching kids with career path  Impacts other areas of their K-12 education; finding relevance of classwork 9. Consideration of added items  Career Day (Jim Johnson) - Monticello School Superintendent Jim Johnson discussed the school district’s Career Day. 10. Adjournment BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8 A.M. DICK VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 11-0. Recorder: Kerry Burri Approved: Attest: ______________________________________________________ Angela Schumann, Community & Economic Development Director IEDCAgenda:11/04/15 1 4.EconomicDevelopmentReport (JO/AS) IndustryoftheYearReview ThankstoIEDCViceChairSteveJohnsonforsteppinginanddoingafantasticjobas presenterfortheevent.Attendancefortheeventwasupoverthepreviousyearforboth attendeesregistered(64)andattendeespresent(62). EconomicDevelopmentPosition CityCouncilconsiderationofpostingforafull-timeeconomicdevelopmentmanageris tentativelyscheduledforNovember9th,2015. TheEDArecommendedapprovalofthehireofthepositioninAugustof2015andthe positionwasincludedinthepreliminarybudgetingfortheEDA. NovemberPlanningCommissionAgenda November’sPlanningCommissionagendaisattachedfortheIEDC’sreference. Staffreportsforitemsarepostedtothe PlanningCommission’s2015Agenda page. TheIEDCwillnotethattheCityCouncilhadpreviouslymovedforwardwithamendmentto theCityCodetoallowbreweries,taprooms,andmicrodistilleries.Atthistime,thePlanning Commissionisconsideringcompanionamendmentstothezoningordinanceasrelatedtoland useprovisionstoallowsuchusesindesignateddistricts. BCOLAthleticPark TheCityCouncilapprovedtheattachedconceptplanfortheathleticpark,withsomeminor modifications,onOctober12th,2015.Thedevelopmentandapprovalofaconceptplanwas thefirsttaskintheplanningprocessfortheathleticpark.Theexercisereevaluatedthe conceptplandevelopedin2008,usingcurrentdata,athletictrendinformation,anddirect feedbackofareaathleticgroups.WithCouncil’sapproval,theconceptplanisnowmoving forwardtodevelopmentofamasterplanwithmoredetail,aphasingplan,andafeasibility reporttoincludeconstructioncostestimatesandprojectionsofoperationsandmaintenance. Masterplaninformationisanticipatedtobepresentedtothepublicforcommentinlate November. FNM TheCityCouncilhasauthorizedthedevelopmentofarequestforproposalforthe managementandoperationsofFiberNetMonticello.Moreinformationonthisitemwillbe presentedbytheCityAdministratorduringthemeeting. IEDCAgenda:11/04/15 2 TAC TheTransportationAdvisoryCommitteewillmeetonThursday,November12th.TheTAC willbediscussingupdatesonthefollowingprojects: •6th Street/CSAH39connection •FallonAvenueprogress •TH25Coalitionmeetingupdate AGENDA REGULARMEETING-MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION Monday,November2nd,2015-6:00p.m. MississippiRoom,MonticelloCommunityCenter Commissioners:BradFyle,LindaBuchmann,SamMurdoff,JohnFalenschek, MarcSimpson CouncilLiaison:CharlotteGabler Staff:AngelaSchumann,SteveGrittman(NAC),JohnRued 1.GeneralBusiness A.CalltoOrder B.Considerationofapprovingminutes a.RegularMeetingMinutes–September1st,2015 b.RegularMeetingMinutes–October6th,2015 C.CitizenComments D.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda 2.PublicHearings A.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofanapplicationforConditionalUsePermitfora PlaceofPublicAssemblyinaB-3(HighwayBusiness)ZoningDistrictpursuantto Chapter5,Section1andChapter5,Section2(D)oftheMonticelloZoning Ordinance. Applicant:QuarryCommunityChurch B.PublicHearing–ConsiderationofanapplicationforAmendmenttothe MonticelloZoningOrdinanceChapter5,Sections1,2,and3andChapter8, Section4asrelatedtoregulationsforBreweries,Taprooms,andMicrodistilleries. Applicant:CityofMonticello C.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofAmendmenttotheMonticelloZoning OrdinanceChapter2,Section4(O),asrelatedtoPlannedUnitDevelopments, Chapter4,Section13asrelatedtoco-locationfacilitiesforwirelessantennaand Chapter8,Section4fordefinitions. Applicant:CityofMonticello 3.RegularAgenda A.ConsiderationofarequestforAdministrativeLotCombinationandSimple SubdivisioninanR-2(SingleandTwoFamily)ResidenceDistrict. Applicant:Lampi,Mark/LampiAuctions,Inc. 4.AddedItems 5.Adjournment BE R T R A M C H A I N O F L A K E S RE G I O N A L A T H L E T I C P A R K CO N C E P T M A S T E R P L A N 0’100’200’ GRAPHIC SCALEN 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: (763) 541-4800 Fax: (763) 541-1700 Project # 02596-110 October 8th, 2015 IEDCAgenda–11/04/15 5.TableTopic–TransportationPlanning. A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: ChuckRickart,TransportationEngineerfromWSB,theCity’sconsultingengineer,will bepresentatthemeeting.Mr.Rickartwillprovideanupdateonthefollowingprojects: •7th StreetandTH25Intersection •ReconstructionProjectArea-2016 •FallonAvenueOverpass •TH25/CSAH75IntersectionImprovement •InterchangeStudyProgress B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: None. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: None. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: None. IEDC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS UPDATE NOVEMBER 4, 2015 2016 Transportation Planning/Projects •TH 25/CSAH 75 Intersection Improvements •Fallon Avenue overpass-ROW acquisition and design •Interchange Planning •Street Reconstruction –SE Downtown Area •7th Street/TH 25 Intersection Improvements •TH 25 Coalition •95th St Extension -Traffic Analysis TH 25/CSAH 75 Improvements Initiatives Anticipated Schedule •Re-bid Project –December 15, 2015 •Award Contract –Jan or Feb, 2016 •Public Open House –Spring 2016 •Construction Start –April or May, 2016 •Construction Complete –June or July, 2016 (8 week limit) Concept alignment approved May 26, 2015 St. Henry’s appraisals complete Next Steps-Right of way Acquisition Design in 2016 Anticipated construction in 2017 Fallon Avenue Overpass Approved Concept Interchange Planning 1.Met with MnDOT and FHWA to confirm planning scope Interchange location has to be justified by a “need” 2 mile spacing preferred 2.Land use study (currently being completed) 3.Traffic Modeling 4.Determination of Reasonable Location 2016 Street Reconstruction •Street Reconstruction –approx. 2.5 miles •Project includes utility improvements •Council workshop –Nov. 9, 2015 •Neighborhood meeting –Dec. 2, 2015 •Council accepts Feasibility Report – Dec. 14, 2015 •Public Hearing –Jan. 14, 2016 •Construction Start –June, 2016 •Construction Complete October, 2016 Anticipated Schedule TH 25/7th Street Intersection •Need for turn lanes and signal improvements •Identified in Transportation Plan TH 25/7th Street Intersection Improvements •Westbound 7th St right turn lane •Northbound TH 25 right turn lane •South bound TH 25 right turn lane •Signal Improvements •Turn lane indicators •Flashing yellow arrow •TH 25 Streetscape improvements •Between 7th St and 6th St •Construction planned for 2016 TH 25/7th Streetscape Improvements Streetscape Elements •Decorative concrete plaza entrance to the City •Monument sign with City logo •Wayfinding Signs •Landscaped corridor •Pedestrian Improvements TH 25 Coalition/Second River Crossing Develop Joint powers agreement with Sherburne County, Wright County, Big Lake Big Lake Township, MnDOT Preliminary 95th Street Extension -Concept •Frontage Road extension from the Sunset Ponds development to Broadway Street •Conduct traffic analysis to establish need Preliminary Concept IEDCAgenda:11/04/15 1 6.Considerationtoreviewthe2015IEDCActionPlanAccomplishmentandprovide directionfordevelopmentof2016IEDCActionPlan.(AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND TheIEDCMembership&OrganizationGuidelinesrequirethattheIEDCadoptan“Action Statement”eachyear. Staffhaspreparedanoverviewofthe2015ActionStatementforIEDCreview.AstheIEDC willnote,someoftheIEDC’sdesiredinitiativeshavenotbeenwelladdressed,foravarietyof reasonsincludingstaffing,timingandengagementlevel. TheIEDCisaskedtofillouttheattachedworksheet priortothemeetingonWednesday (pleasebringwithyoutothemeeting).Theworksheetwillprovidestaffwithdirectionon objectivesandactivitystatementsfor2016. Staffwillthenmeetwiththeout-goingandincomingIEDCchairpersonsinNovemberto discussthegroup’ssuggestions.InDecember,staffwillhaveadraft2016ActionStatement preparedfordiscussionbasedonthefeedbackofthemembers. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS Noneatthistime. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION Noneatthistime. D.SUPPORTINGDATA 2015DraftActionPlan,Update 2016ActionPlanWorksheet INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE 2015ACTIONSTATEMENT–2015UPDATEFOR2016DEVELOPMENT MissionStatement:TheMonticelloIEDCwilladvocateindustrialandeconomicgrowthwithin theCityofMonticellobypromotingawarenessandcommunicationeffortsonbehalfofthe businesscommunity. Objective: TheIEDCisdedicatedtobeingpro-activeinfollowingtheguidelinesestablishedinthe MonticelloComprehensivePlan.ItistheintentionoftheIEDCtoworkwithintheareas identifiedbelowassupportingactionsandobjectives: LandUse: a.Continuetoproviderecommendationsinanadvisorycapacityonlandusematters relatingtoindustrialandeconomicdevelopment. b.Encouragethedevelopmentofplanningprocessforidentificationofathird Monticello1-94interchangeandguidanceofsurroundinglanduse(Northwest PlanningArea),includingindustriallanduses. •TheIEDCwillprovidesupportthroughTACliaisononplanninginitiatives. Foritems(a)and(b),theIEDCwillbeaskedtoparticipateinpubliccomment componentsoftheinterchangeplanninglandusestudy,settobegininmid- November,2015. c.SupportcommunityqualityoflifeinitiativeswhichenhanceMonticello’s comprehensiveplanobjectivesforhighqualitydevelopmentacrossthelanduse spectrum,includingresidential,commercial,industrialandcivicuses. •Supportthemarketinganddevelopmentofhigh-endandstep-upresidential housingchoices. •EncouragecontinuedplanningforathleticcomplexattheBertramChainoflakes tofurtherrecreationandtourismrelatedbusinessdevelopment. UpdatesonBCOLprojectgivenatperiodicpointsthroughtheyear;IEDChasnot takenanactiveroleinsupportingtheproject.Theremaybeopportunitiesto engageastheplanningfortheathleticparkcontinues. IEDCmaywanttoexaminewaystostrengthenthetwoinitiativesabovefor2016. Transportation: a.ContinuetoleadtheCityinmovingforwardkeytransportationprojectswhich supporteconomicdevelopmentbyparticipatingintheTransportationAdvisory Committee. •TheIEDCmemberrepresentativestoTACwillprovideareportonprojects, including: o TH25/CSAH75 o FallonAvenue o SecondRiverCrossing o WestInterchange •TheIEDCtoproviderecommendationstoTACasnecessary •TheIEDC’sTACrepresentativewillattendI-94Coalitionmeetingsand provideupdatestotheIEDCandTAConI-94initiatives. IEDChasbeenreceivingupdatesmonthlyregardingTACinitiatives.Asmajor projectscontinueforward,IEDCmaybeaskedtotakeamoreformalroleor positioninthediscussions. IEDCtodiscusscommunicationengagementwithI-94CoalitionandHighway25 Coalitionfor2016. EconomicDevelopment: a.RecognizethecontributionsofMonticellomanufacturersthroughorganizationofand participationinindustry-relatedevents. •HostanannualIndustryoftheYeareventtoshowcaseanindustryof excellence. o TheIEDCwillseektobuildeventattendance,increasesponsorships andengagespeakersrelevanttothemanufacturingcommunity. Increaseinattendanceforthe2015event. Needtoincreaseengagementbemembersinnominationactivityfor 2016. •TheIEDCwillparticipateinMinnesotaManufacturingWeekeventsand activities. NoscheduledactivitybeyondIndustryoftheYearfor2015. b.EncouragebusinessretentionwithinMonticello. •IEDCwillsendlettersofwelcometonewandexpandingbusinesses. LetterssentbyCitystaffonbehalfofIEDC. •MarketMatchingwillreportonretentioneffortsthroughGreaterMSPand itsownMonticellovisits. Notinitiated. •TheIEDCwillinitiateandplanmonthlyBreakfastw/Mayor& Administratorevents. o TheIEDCwillarrangemonthlybreakfastswiththeMayortoinclude businessprofile(product/servicefocusandreach;employment; growth,littleknowninterestingcompanyfacts)forusein communications/mediareleaseandasIndustryofYearcandidate nominationbackground Nodesireonpartofcommunitytoparticipatein2015despiteefforts toarrange.Examineotheroutreachopportunitiesfor2016. c.Supporttherecruitmentofbusinesswhichfurtherthegoalsandobjectivesforthe communityasguidedbytheComprehensivePlan. •RecommendactionsasrelatedtoMarketMatchingeffortsinconjunction withmonthlyMarketMatchingreports. •SendIEDClettersofintroductiontoprospectsasdeterminedbyMarket Matching/staff. Continuethisgoalforwardin2016underEconomicDevelopment Manager. d.Promotecommunications&engagementwithMonticellobusinessesand prospects. •Provideresourcesandinformationonrelevantopportunitiesandprograms totheIEDCmembershipthroughmonthlyTableTopics. o STEMprogramatMHS o MarketMatchingeffortsupdate o reSTOREingDowntownupdate o FiberNetMonticello o DEEDprogramroundtable o Cityincentiveprograms o XcelEnergy–Solar,Substation,PowerlineProject o OtherasrecommendedbyIEDCmembers •WrightTechnicalApprenticeprogram •Informmembersandprospectsthroughcommunicationresourcesincluding theEconomicDevelopmentWebsiteande-news. e.EnhanceWorkforceDevelopmentthroughpartnershipswithlocaleducators, businesses,organizationsandagencies. •Explorecareerdayopportunitiesandpartnershipswithlocalschools InformationpresentedbySuperintendentJimJohnson •Provideinformationonworkforcetrainingopportunities(technicalschools, workforcecenter,localmanufacturers)viae-news. WrightTechpresentation •SupportorsponsorMonticelloSchoolDistrictsciencefair. ContinuedexplorationofpartnershipsforCareerDayandWrightTech entrepreneurprogram INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE 2016ACTIONSTATEMENTWORKSHEET MissionStatement:TheMonticelloIEDCwilladvocateindustrialandeconomicgrowthwithin theCityofMonticellobypromotingawarenessandcommunicationeffortsonbehalfofthe businesscommunity. Objective Goal: TheIEDCisdedicatedtobeingpro-activeinfollowingtheguidelines objectivesandpolicies establishedintheMonticelloComprehensivePlan.ItistheintentionoftheIEDCtoworkwithin theareasidentifiedbelowassupportingactionsandobjectives: 1.Pleaserankthefollowingobjectives: Ranking(1-15, 1beinghighest) Objectives Continuetoproviderecommendationsinanadvisorycapacityonlanduse mattersrelatingtoindustrialandeconomicdevelopment. Encouragethedevelopmentofplanningprocessforidentificationofathird Monticello1-94interchangeandguidanceofsurroundinglanduse (NorthwestPlanningArea),includingindustriallanduses. SupportcommunityqualityoflifeinitiativeswhichenhanceMonticello’s objectivesforhighqualitydevelopmentacrossthelandusespectrum, includingresidential,commercial,industrialandcivicuses. ContinuetoleadtheCityinmovingforwardkeytransportationprojects whichsupporteconomicdevelopment. RecognizethecontributionsofMonticellomanufacturersthrough organizationofandparticipationinindustry-relatedevents. EncouragebusinessretentionwithinMonticello. EnhanceWorkforceDevelopmentthroughpartnershipswithlocal educators,businesses,organizationsandagencies Supporttherecruitmentofbusinesswhichfurtherthegoalsandobjectives forthecommunityasguidedbytheComprehensivePlan. Promotecommunications&engagementwithMonticellobusinessesand prospects. Other: Other: Other: 2.Pleaseprovideactionstatementsoractivitiesyoubelievewouldsupporteachobjective. Objectives Continuetoproviderecommendationsinanadvisorycapacityonlandusemattersrelatingto industrialandeconomicdevelopment. 1 Action: 2 Action: EncouragethedevelopmentofplanningprocessforidentificationofathirdMonticello1-94 interchangeandguidanceofsurroundinglanduse(NorthwestPlanningArea),including industriallanduses. 1 Action: 2 Action: SupportcommunityqualityoflifeinitiativeswhichenhanceMonticello’sobjectivesforhigh qualitydevelopmentacrossthelandusespectrum,includingresidential,commercial,industrial andcivicuses. 1 Action: 2 Action: ContinuetoleadtheCityinmovingforwardkeytransportationprojectswhichsupporteconomic development. 1 Action: 2 Action: RecognizethecontributionsofMonticellomanufacturersthroughorganizationofand participationinindustry-relatedevents. 1 Action: 2 Action: EncouragebusinessretentionwithinMonticello. 1 Action: 2 Action: EnhanceWorkforceDevelopmentthroughpartnershipswithlocaleducators,businesses, organizationsandagencies. 1 Action: 2 Action: Supporttherecruitmentofbusinesswhichfurtherthegoalsandobjectivesforthecommunityas guidedbytheComprehensivePlan. 1 Action: 2 Action: Promotecommunications&engagementwithMonticellobusinessesandprospects. 1 Action: 2 Action: Other: 1 Action: 2 Action: