IEDC Agenda 01-07-2014
AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, December 7th, 2014 - 7 a.m.
Bridge Room, Monticello Community Center
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Members: Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Rich Harris, Pat Thompson, Bill Tapper,
Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Jim Johnson, Don Roberts, Mary Barger,
Tara Thurber
Liaisons: Jeff O’Neill, Angela Schumann, Mayor Clint Herbst, Glen Posusta, Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
2. Consideration to appoint 2014 officers
3. Approve Minutes:
a. December 3rd, 2013
4. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda
5. Reports:
a. Economic Development Report
b. City Council
c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
d. TAC
6. Consideration of 2014 IEDC Workplan
7. Adjournment. (8:00am)
MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 7:00 a.m. - Bridge Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, (Pat Thompson), Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen,
Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiler, Jim Johnson, Mary Barger, Tara Thurber
Absent: Joni Pawelk, Rich Harris, Tim O’Connor, Don Roberts
Others: Jeff O’Neill, Angela Schumann, Clint Herbst, Glen Posusta, Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
Wayne Elam called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes – October 11, 2013 Meeting
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER 11, 2013 MEETING
MINUTES. TARA THURBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 10-
0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda None
4. Reports
a. Economic Development Report:
i. December Planning Commission – Staff provided a brief status report
related to recent Planning Commission agenda items and noted items to be
included as part of the following month’s agenda.
b. IEDC Business Retention & Expansion Report:
Staff and committee members shared information related to current news on the
street, upcoming business expansion plans and local networking. Angela
Schumann indicated that the EDA is making progress in completing the
successful relocation of all tenants in the buildings owned at the corner of TH 25
and CSAH 75.
c. City Council:
Staff and Council representatives provided status updates and responded to
committee questions. City Administrator O’Neill and Schumann provided
summary of the recent joint Planning Commission and Council workshop on
high-density residential uses. Schumann noted that the meeting served to
establish an understanding for both bodies on the criteria and considerations
which may make a particular site more conducive to high-density housing.
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O’Neill noted that there are currently no R-4 zoned sites in the City, therefore
developing this set of considerations will aid the Council and Planning
Commission when asked to re-guide or rezone property.
A discussion was held relative to the proposed 2014 City general levy and
Council’s upcoming decision related to wage increases and staff health care
coverage. Many of the businesses and industries represented stated they are
seeing similar increases in health insurance costs.
d. Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
Marcy Anderson reported on current Chamber events, projects and issues,
including the upcoming Frostbite Challenge. Anderson noted that the event was
becoming larger each year, with major corporate sponsors becoming involved.
e. TAC:
Staff provided a brief status report about ongoing and upcoming transportation
issues and projects. Draft meeting minutes from the last TAC meeting were
provided for reference. The TAC is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 13, 2014.
4. Economic Development Report
Building Permit Activity
New construction house permit numbers are on the rise, at 57 permits issued. The City
issued 18 new construction home permits over the same period in 2012. Through
November 1st, the total valuation of commercial/industrial permits issued was
approximately $3,000,000. The larger projects include Cornerstone Chevrolet, Dollar
Tree and Marshalls.
West 7th Street Extension Project – Construction Update
O’Neill reported that West 7th Street is open to traffic.
I-94 Reconstruction Project (CSAH 18 to West OF TH 25)
O’Neill provided detail on MnDOT’s plans to reconstruct I-94 between CSAH 18 and
TH 25, including full concrete replacement, addition of an acceleration lane in both
directions, and installation of a concrete center barrier between eastbound and westbound
inside lanes and along the eastbound loop on ramp. The project includes building
shoulders on the inside lanes to set up for a future full six-lane expansion as part of the I-
94 West Expansion initiative from Rogers to St. Cloud. The project will be staged to keep
one lane of traffic in each direction open at all times on I-94. Full pavement replacement
will be completed at the TH 25/I-94 interchange ramps. Pedestrian ramp improvements
will be completed at the NE ramp and the TH 25/Oakwood Avenue intersection. A
dedicated right turn lane to northbound TH 25 will be added at the NE off ramp.
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MnDOT also completed a noise analysis for the project, as acceleration lanes are being
added. As a result of the analysis and neighborhood meeting with affect property owners,
the project includes a 20-foot high noise wall 970 feet in length be constructed along the
Bluffs Apartment complex. In the future, if I-94 is expanded to 6 lanes, another noise
analysis will be completed and it is possible that additional noise walls will be needed for
other residential properties along the corridor.
Construction is scheduled to occur between April and October 2014.
TIF 1-6 Update
Schumann stated that the City Council and EDA had approved modifications to Tax
Increment Financing District 1-6 to facilitate accomplishment of Comprehensive Plan
and Embracing Downtown objectives.
5. Consideration of appointing 2014 IEDC members
The three-year term appointments of Joni Pawelk, Zona Gutzwiller, Don Roberts and
Wayne Elam expire in December 2013. Each has agreed to serve another term.
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF JONI
PAWELK, ZONA GUTZWILLER, DON ROBERTS AND WAYNE ELAM TO A
NEW 3-YEAR TERM ON THE IEDC. DICK VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
The City Council will formally ratify appointments as recommended by the IEDC on
December 9, 2013. The IEDC will elect officers in January 2014.
6. Consideration to review 2013 Workplan and setting of preliminary 2014 Workplan
goals
Staff reviewed activities related to the 2013 workplan and invited discussion about the
proposed 2014 workplan. Staff will meet with the outgoing and incoming chairpersons to
refine the workplan prior to formal adoption.
7. Adjournment
DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:08 A.M. BILL
TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri __
Approved:
Attest: ____________________________________________
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director
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2. Consideration to appoint 2014 officers. (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The IEDC’s Organizational and Membership Guidelines requires the election of a
Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary each year at the January meeting of the
IEDC.
The guidelines allow for the officers to serve in their position for up to three years.
Traditionally, the IEDC has appointed the officers in a single-year succession, with the
Vice Chair moving to the Chair position.
Joni Pawelk is the current Chairperson of the IEDC. Wayne Elam is the current Vice
Chairperson. A City staff person has acted as the committee’s Secretary in past years.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to appoint _________________ as Chairperson, _________________ as
Vice Chairperson and __________________ as Secretary of the Monticello IEDC
for 2014.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
IEDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines
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5. Economic Development Report
TAC Update
The next TAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 9th at 7:30 a.m. in the Academy
Room at Monticello City Hall.
reSTOREing Downtown meeting
A reSTOREing Downtown Leadership Team meeting has been set for January 16th at 7:00 AM at
the Monticello Community Center. The meeting will provide an update on the group’s 2013
activities and 2014 initiatives.
WSB Market Matching Report
A quarterly update from WSB’s Market Matching team as attached for reference.
Planning Commission - January
A copy of the December Planning Commission agenda is attached for reference and discussion.
Other News
GrowMN! has provided to the Monticello Chamber a list of changes at major Minnesota
corporations. The info is attached here for reference.
A recent article related to the rising prominence of “Innovation Districts” has been
included for reference.
Also attached is information related to angel tax credits now available through the State of
Minnesota.
AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Chairman Brad Fyle, Sam Burvee, Charlotte Gabler, Grant Sala
Council Liaison: Lloyd Hilgart
Staff: Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller
1. Call to order.
2. Consideration to approve Planning Commission minutes.
a. Regular Meeting – December 3rd, 2013
3. Citizen Comments.
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
5. Public Hearing – Consideration of an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 3, Section 4(D) – RA (Residential Amenities) District.
Applicant: City of Monticello
6. Public Hearing – Consideration of an Amendment to the Official Zoning Map for
rezoning a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Oakwood Industrial Park, from B-2 (Limited
Business) to B-4 (Regional business).
Applicant: City of Monticello
7. Public Hearing – Consideration to approve the Official Zoning Map for the City of
Monticello
Appplicant: City of Monticello
8. Consideration to adopt a Public Values Statement for Collaborative Stage PUD for a K-
12 Educational Use in the R-3 (Medium Density Residence) District and CCD (Central
Community District).
Applicant: SRCS Building Company/Miller, Eric
9. Consideration of a request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-Through
Facility, Joint Parking and Joint Access.
Applicant: SA Group Properties, Inc.
10. Consideration to review a summary and recommendation of next steps as related to R-4
(High Density Residence) Workshop.
11. Consideration to review for recommendation the extension of Interim Ordinance #568 for
Temporary Signs.
12. Consideration to call for a public hearing for amendment to Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 6 – Non-Conformities, Section 1.
13. Community Development Director’s Report.
14. Adjourn.
News of Major Changes at Minnesota Companies compiled by Grow Minnesota!
Grow Minnesota! - a program of the Minnesota Chamber
6/10/2013 Aveda Corp Blaine
Will build a 61,200 sq. ft. addition to its packaging and warehouse facility in Blaine. CSM Corp of
Minneapolis has been hired to do the work. SOURCE: Finance & Commerce
6/4/2013 ABRA Inc - Corp HQ
Brooklyn
Park
Moving and expanding its corporate HQ. Will relocate within Brooklyn Park to Northland Corporate
Center. Recent acquisitions have caused Abra to need more space. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
6/7/2013 Radisson - Duluth Duluth
Has reopened after completing $3M in repairs and restoration. Radisson flooded in March after a
water-line break. Hotel is also now back to it's previous staff count. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
6/11/2013 Schwan Food Co Inc Marshall
Closing distribution centers in Oakes, ND and Faulkton, SD and building a facility in Aberdeen, SD. The
movie is aimed at increasing efficiency. The Aberdeen facility will cost over $1M and will be 7,000 sq.
ft. SOURCE: Star Tribune
6/5/2013 Delta Minneapolis
Will drop its Memphis hub this fall where the company has lost money. This will cause the elimination
of 230 jobs, beginning after Labor Day weekend. SOURCE: Star Tribune
6/7/2013 Faegre Baker Daniels Minneapolis
Opening an office in Palo Alto, CA on July 1st. The 7,500 sq. ft. space near Stanford University will
include 14 private offices. This is their first expansion since a merger in 2012. SOURCE: MSP Business
Journal
6/4/2013 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Renovating space on floors 3-5 into 112 new guest rooms and about 30K sq. ft. of additional meeting
space. This is phase 2 of their renovations. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
6/5/2013 Valspar Corp - Minneapolis Minneapolis
Plans to buy a three-generation family business in Italy called Inver Holdings that makes industrial
paint, powder, and other coatings from manufacturers across Europe. Inver has $200M in annual
sales and a wide range of European manufacturing customers. SOURCE: Star Tribune
5/30/2013 Grainger Minneapolis
Plans to expand its downtown Chicago office and add up to 300 new jobs as part of plans to boost its
technology capabilities and Internet sales. SOURCE: Chicago Business Journal
News of Major Changes at Minnesota Companies compiled by Grow Minnesota!
Grow Minnesota! - a program of the Minnesota Chamber
5/30/2013 Digital River Inc Minnetonka
Opened an office in Moscow and said Russia is an emerging market in an advanced recent stage of
economic development. Digital River believes there is opportunity because e-commerce has been a
key part of Russia's recent economic boom. SOURCE: Pioneer Press
6/1/2013
Famous Dave's of America
Inc Minnetonka
Cutting nearly 15% of its corporate staff in an effort to reduce administrative expenses. Top jobs in
finance, HR, and one in sales were eliminated. SOURCE: Star Tribune
5/29/2013
American Crystal Sugar Co
- Moorhead - HQ Moorhead
Lockout effectively ended Tuesday when union workers showed up for their first day of work in
almost 22 months. SOURCE: Star Tribune
6/1/2013
Buffalo Wild Wings - Corp
HQ Plymouth
Plans to open a new restaurant at Victory Village, a Super-Target anchored shopping center in Blaine.
It will be roughly 5,800 square feet in a new freestanding building. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
6/5/2013
IBM Corporation -
Rochester Rochester
Agreed to by SoftLayer Technologies, a cloud computing company. The deal is said to be worth about
$2 billion. SoftLayer is based in Dallas and has 13 data centers in the US, Singapore, and Amsterdam.
SOURCE: Star Tribune
6/5/2013
Gander Mountain
Corporate Headquarters Saint Paul
Expanding nationally with another Firearms Super Center. It will be in Mesquite, TX. Gander Mountain
also announced that it will open three new outdoor gear/apparel stores in Texas this Fall. SOURCE:
Star Tribune
6/7/2013 Certainteed Corporation Shakopee
Has begun a $20M expansion of its Shakopee plant. Will add an "asphalt blowing" area where roofing
shingles are exposed to air bubbled through liquid asphalt to increase weather resistance. SOURCE:
MSP Business Journal
6/10/2013
Emerson Process
Management - Rosemount
Inc - Shakopee Shakopee
Confirmed plans for a $70M, 500-job expansion in Shakopee. It will buy a 500K sq. ft. building at the
Valley Park Business Center. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
5/30/2013
Bremer Bank Corp HQ - St
Paul St Paul
Mitch Bleske, former treasurer of Trustmark National and MN native, will be the new CFO of Bremer.
He will replace Bob Buck who is retiring. SOURCE: MSP Business Journal
News of Major Changes at Minnesota Companies compiled by Grow Minnesota!
Grow Minnesota! - a program of the Minnesota Chamber
6/4/2013
New Flyer of America - St
Cloud St. Cloud
Announced agreement between New Flyer and Communications Workers of America union. The
agreement calls for a new four-year contract that will be retroactive to April 1 and expire on
3/31/2017. SOURCE: St. Cloud Times
IEDC Agenda – 01/07/14
6. Consideration of 2014 IEDC Workplan. (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The IEDC adopts a workplan at the beginning of each year, outlining goals and
objectives for the organization and staff for the next year. Staff is recommending that
the IEDC consider a 2014 workplan directed at accomplishing the mission as previously
adopted by the IEDC.
With the goal of providing a starting point for discussion, staff has worked with the 2013
IEDC Chair and Vice Chair on outlining workplan objectives for 2014. Similar to 2013,
these objectives fall into three areas of focus as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan –
Land Use, Transportation and Economic Development. The specific work items which
come under these areas were then tailored to the mission of the IEDC.
During the meeting, staff will cover each of the following and welcomes the input of
members on other ideas and projects for consideration.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to adopt a 2014 Workplan as directed by the IEDC.
2. Motion of other.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
A. 2014 Draft IEDC Workplan
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2014 DRAFT WORKPLAN
Mission Statement: The Monticello IEDC will advocate for industrial and economic growth
within the City of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of
the business community.
Objective:
The IEDC is dedicated to being pro-active in following the guidelines established in the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas
identified below as supporting actions and objectives:
Land Use:
a. Continue to provide recommendations in an advisory capacity on land use matters
relating to industrial and economic development.
b. Establish a work group for evaluation of industrial land availability and opportunity
c. Encourage the development of planning process for identification of a third
Monticello 1-94 interchange and guidance of surrounding land use (Northwest
Planning Area)
Transportation:
a. Continue to lead the City in moving forward key transportation projects which
support economic development by participating in the Transportation Advisory
Committee.
IEDC member representatives to rotate verbal reports on TAC meeting and
projects, including:
o TH 25/CSAH 75
o Fallon Avenue
o Second River Crossing
IEDC to provide recommendations to TAC as necessary
Staff and member liaisons to continue to provide information from I-94
Coalition and opportunities to support Coalition efforts as needed
Economic Development:
a. Business Recognition – Industry of the Year
1. Build attendance
2. Build sponsorships
3. Speaker suggestions to be taken from members throughout year
b. IEDC Networking/Prospecting
1. Breakfast w/Mayor & Administrator
a. 2014 Schedule:
January: Cargill Kitchen Solutions
February: Willi Hahn Corp/WIHA Tools
March: Washburn Computers
April: Walker In-Store
May: Production Stamping
June: Standard Iron
July: Polycast Specialties, Inc.
August: Hoglund Bus & Truck
September: Kaltec
October: B & B Stamping
November: All Elements
December: Genereux
b. Short business profile to be taken during breakfast
(Product/service focus and reach; employment; growth,
little known interesting company facts)
c. Summary will serve multiple purposes:
Prepared as a media release for City website,
facebook, enews and IEDC E-news
Basis of report at next IEDC meeting
Serve as potential Industry of Year candidate
nomination background
d. Close the loop - continued conversation opportunities via
email
2. Addition of IEDC “table topics” to agenda – IEDC member or
organization guest to verbally address IEDC-relevant topic,
examples:
a. Health care
b. STEM program at MHS
c. I-94 Coalition 2014 platform
d. Market Matching efforts
e. Bertram Chain of Lakes tour and discussion
f. reSTOREing Downtown
g. FiberNet Monticello 2.0
3. Prospecting Objectives?
c. Communications
1. Economic Development Website
a. Revisions per Market Matching
2. Enews
a. Past chair to continue monthly e-news report to industries;
assistance from City communications coordinator