IEDC Agenda 12-01-2009AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
7:00 a.m., Boom Island
MEMBERS: Chair Don Roberts, Vice Chair Patrick Thompson, Secretary Charlotte Gabler, Bill
Tapper, Lynne Dahl- Fleming, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Rich Harris,
Wayne Elam, Marshall Smith, Elaine DeWenter, and Chris Kruse
LIASIONS: Sandy Suchy, Chamber
Clint Herbst, Mayor
Glen Posusta, City Council
1. Call to Order
2. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda
3. Approve Minutes:
a. October 6, 2009
4. Economic Development Director Update
5. Reports:
a. City Council
b. Chamber
6. Re- appointment of IEDC Members with 2009 expiring terms
7. I -94 Coalition Presentation (7:30am)
a. representative from the I -94 Coalition is anticipated to make a presentation
8. Adjournment. (8:30am)
MEETING MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday October 6, 2009
7:00 a.m., Boom Island
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Don Roberts, Vice Chair Patrick Thompson, Bill Tapper, Lynne Dahl - Fleming, Dick Van
Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Wayne Elam, Chris louse.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlotte Gabler, Rich Harris, Marshall Smith, Elaine DeWenter
LIAISONS PRESENT:
Sandy Suchy, Glen Posusta, Clint Herbst
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Economic Development Director Megan Barnett, City Administrator Jeff O'Neil, Finance Director Tom
Kelly.
Call to Order
IEDC Chair Don Roberts called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Approve Minutes
MOTION BY TAPPER TO APPROVED JUNE 2, 2009, AUGUST 4, 2009, AND SEPTEMBER 1,
2009 MEETING MINUTES SECONDED BY PATRICK THOMPSON. MOTION CARRIED 9 -0.
Economic Development Report:
Economic Development Director Barnett provided a verbal update on the BR &E program, Petsmart
construction update, great attendance at Dahlheimer Ribbon Cutting event, and request by Wright
County Economic Development Partnership for a county wide EDA/business meeting.
City Reports:
Discussion ensued regarding the City's budget situation. Finance Director Kelly outlined the cuts the
City was facing and direction staff received from the City Council to address the current financial
challenges.
IEDC members inquired about the continued purchase of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property. It was
stated the City will be requesting funds to be obtained through various grant opportunities to assist in
further purchases.
Question was raised regarding how the City utilizes the electric franchise fee. City Staff and the City
Council representatives responded the fees are required to be utilized for replacing and adding street
lights.
TIF Analysis and Management Plan:
Finance Director Kelly and Economic Development Director Barnett reviewed the final TIF Analysis
and Management Plan prepared by Rusty Fifield from Northland Securities, TIF Districts 1 -26, 1 -28,
and 1 -33 have been decertified and obligations paid. Staff stated TIF Districts 1 -2, 1 -5, 1 -6, and 1 -22
require additional review and planning prior to decertifying. It is staff's intention to meet with the
attorney and Rusty to further discuss the best method for addressing excess TIF and the fast approaching
decertifying timelines.
Adjournment:
MOTION BY BILL TAPPER TO ADJOURN SECONDED BY LYNNE DAHL- FLEMING. MOTION
CARRIED. 9 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35am.
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Economic Development Director Updates:
a. General:
1. EDA: The City Council and EDA will be holding a joint meeting on
Wednesday, December 9, 2009. The purpose of the meeting is to review
follow up options related to TIF Districts 1 -2, 1 -5, 1 -6, and 1 -22. It is
anticipated that through excess TIF funds various high priority studies
and /or improvements projects could be initiated. In October the EDA
decertified districts 1 -28, I -126, and 1 -33.
2. The City Council recently adopted a revised off - street parking ordinance.
The adopted ordinance can be viewed on the City's website under the
November 23, 2009 City Council Agenda.
3. Planning Commission: See attached agenda.
4. FiberNet Monticello: Since November 12, 2009, FiberNet Technicians
have been connecting residents within Groveland neighborhood to live
fiber optics. Residents in this area are now able to experience the superior
speeds of FiberNet Monticello.
5. Industrial Conference: Staff recently attended one of the monthly Industrial
Real Estate & Economic Development Conferences. The conference
consisted of several commercial /industrial brokers discussing the existing
marketing conditions and what they anticipate future markets to look like.
Attorney's also presented on options for reduced lease /rents for owners of
multi- tenant buildings. Several Cities and Counties presented on options
they have implemented and are considering in order to assist in creating
development activities again. Staff obtained valuable information and also
connected with other cities, counties, and brokers.
6. Wright County Economic Development Partnership: The Partnership held
a county wide EDA /IEDC meeting in November. The event format was
round table discussion between all attendees. Monticello was well
represented by the Finance Director and members from the IEDC, EDA,
and City Council. Noel will be distributing notes to everyone in the near
future recapping pertinent discussions.
7. Chamber Banquet: The Annual Chamber Banquet will be held on Monday,
December 7, 2009. This is a can't miss event!! Please contact Sandy at the
Chamber asap if you plan to attend.
2010 Street Reconstruction Project: A feasibility study for reconstruction
of west River Street from Chestnut to Hwy 25, associated side streets, and
Walnut Street Parking lot is anticipated to be presented to the City Council
in January. Staff will begin holding public meetings and communication
efforts to affected businesses and residents in early January.
9. BR &E Kick Off Meeting: The first BR &E Task Force and Leadership
Team meeting was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Claudia Cody
from the U of MN Extension Services went through the nuts and bolts of
BR &E program and outlined the anticipated schedule for the next 2 years.
Subsequent to the meeting, staff applied for a $5,000 dollar grant through
the Initiative Foundation to assist in covering the program fee required by
the University. Staff is happy to announce the grant request was approved.
An outstanding balance of $8,000 dollars will need to be obtained by late
2010. City Staff is in the process of meeting and submitting letters to local
businesses requesting financial participation in the program. It should be
noted that the IEDC will be instrumental in moving the Monticello BR &E
program forward. Assistance from the IEDC in obtaining funds from
businesses would be greatly appreciated.
b. Business Communications:
1. Business Newsletter: The newsletter will resume quarterly publication starting in
2010.
2. Related newsletters /articles: The following link is a publication created by the
University of MN related to Business Retention & Expansion programs.
htti)://www.extension.timn.edLi/BusinessRoteiition/
c. Future Meeting Dates:
Next Meeting: It is anticipated the January IEDC meeting will be held on its
regular meeting date (January 5, 2010). However, the agenda will consist of a
presentation by MFRA to review the zoning code rewrite process and progress. In
the event MFRA is unable to attend during the regularly scheduled IEDC meeting,
staff will request a change in meeting date. It should also be noted that the EDA
will be asked to join the IEDC at this meeting.
2. EDA: December 9, 2009 joint EDA /City Council at 6:30pm.
IEDC 12.1.09
AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION — SPECIAL MEETING
December 1st, 2009
6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz,
and Barry Voight
Council Liaison: Susie Wojchouski
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman — NAC
1. Call to order.
2. Consideration to approve the Planning Commission minutes of August 4tt' and September 1st
September 22 "d, October 6tt", and November 4t', 2009.
3. Citizen Comments.
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
5. Consideration to review 2010 Planning Commission appointments.
6. Community Development Director's Report.
7. Adjourn.
6:30 PM Zoning Ordinance Revision Steering Committee Meeting
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6. RE- APPOINTMENT OF IEDC MEMBERS WITH 2009 EXPIRING
TERMS.
Background:
The IEDC terms for Dick VanAllen, Rich Harris, and Marshall Smith expire on December 31,
2009. The IEDC has the ability to reappoint these three members to another term (term has
been established as 3 years).
Alternate Actions:
1. Recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Dick VanAllen, Rich
Harris, and Marshall Smith to another IEDC term.
2. Recommend that the City Council deny the appointment of Dick VanAllen, Rich
Harris, and Marshall Smith.
3. Table item for further information
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the IEDC approve the reappointment of Dick VanAllen, Rich Harris, and
Marshall Smith. All three gentleman offer great insights, attend regularly, and are involved in
the community at large.
IEDC 12.1.09