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IEDC Agenda 10-04-2016AGENDA INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE(IEDC) Tuesday,October4th2016–7:00a.m. BoomIslandRoom,MonticelloCommunityCenter ________________________________________________________________________________ Members:SteveJohnson,JoniPawelk,WayneElam,LukeDahlheimer,DickVanAllen,Jim Johnson,DonRoberts,DarekVetsch,DonTomann,OllieKoropchak-White,Jason Kisner,MariLouMcCormic,AndrewTapper,PeteGardner Liaisons:MayorBrianStumpf,LloydHilgart,JeffO’Neill,AngelaSchumann,JimThares,Marcy Anderson,DaveTombers 1.CalltoOrder 2.ApproveMinutes: a.September6,2016 3.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda 4.Reports:(VerbalReports) a.EconomicDevelopmentReport b.PlanningCommissionAgenda–Report c.CityCouncil d.ChamberofCommerceandIndustry 5.Considerationofanupdateregarding2016CityConstructionProjects(VerbalReport) 6.ConsiderationofareportfromCountyMinnesotaJobs&TrainingServices,TimZipoy 7.Other-IndustryoftheYearEventProgramSchedule(Attached) 8.Adjournment(8:00am) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE(IEDC) Tuesday,September6th2016–7:00a.m. BoomIslandRoom,MonticelloCommunityCenter ________________________________________________________________________________ Present:SteveJohnson,JoniPawelk,WayneElam,LukeDahlheimer,DickVanAllen,Don Roberts,DarekVetsch,OllieKoropchak-White,JasonKisner,MariLouMcCormic, AndrewTapper,PeteGardner Absent:DonTomann,JimJohnson Other:JeffO’Neill,JimThares,JacobThunander,MarcyAnderson,DaveTomber 1.CalltoOrder SteveJohnsoncalledthemeetingtoorderat7a.m. 2.ApproveMinutes: a.August2,2016 OLLIEKOROPCHAKMOVEDTOAPPROVETHEMINUTESOFTHE AUGUST2ND,2016IEDCMEETING.DICKVANALLENSECONDEDTHE MOTION.MOTIONCARRIED12-0. 3.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda None. 4.Reports:(VerbalReports) a.EconomicDevelopmentReport JimTharesprovidedtheeconomicdevelopmentreportbyfirstexplainingthe DahlheimerBeverageexpansionproject.Theprojectistoexpandthefacility 97,150squarefeetwiththecreationoffivenewjobsfollowingtheexpansion. Tharesthenexplainedaboutasmallareastudythatwillbecompletedforthe downtownarea;Blocks34and52,amongothers,willbeincludedinthestudy. HenotedthatBlock34hasenvironmentalcontaminationissuesandisinthe processofastudyandassessment. Tharesalsomentionedresidentiallandsaleswereapprovedattwolocations:413 West4th Streetand1022WestRiverStreet.TheEDAalsoapprovedthesaleof 349WestBroadwaytoWeThriveFitness.Theclosingofallthreeproperties shouldoccuroverthecomingmonths. b.PlanningCommissionAgenda–Report i.InterviewsforvacantP.C.positiononSept.6,2016 JimTharesprovidedanupdateonbehalfofthePlanningCommission.Thares statedtwopublichearingswillbeheldincluding:theMonticelloHighSchool CampusadditionsandarequestforamendmenttotheMonticelloZoning Ordinancepertainingtonativelandscapes. Aspecialmeetingwillalsobeheldpriortotheregularlyscheduledmeetingto conductinterviewsforthePlanningCommission. c.CityCouncil JeffO’NeillsummarizedtheCityCouncilmeetingsheldonAugust8th and August22nd. TheHwy.25Coalitionhasagreedtoallocate$150,000tostudyHighway10and Interstate94forrivercrossingimprovements.Arequestforproposalwillbe advertisedsoon.O’NeillalsostatedthattheCityofMonticello’sNorthwest CorridorRiverCrossingwillbeonholduntilthebestpointofcrossingcanbe determined. O’NeillthenmentionedtheCityCouncilauthorizedafacilityneedsstudyforthe MonticelloFireDepartment. HealsoexplainedtheoverpassalongFallonAvenuenearSt.Henry’sCatholic Churchismovingalong. O’NeillencouragedIEDCmemberstovisittheBertramChainofLakes.Henoted thatirrigationwasaconcern,butwiththeamountofrainthathasoccurred,the areawiththenewgrassishealthyandofftoanicestart. Lastly,hementionedthatIRETApartmentshavecompletedthefirstphaseof constructionandarefillingupwithtenants. d.ChamberofCommerceandIndustry MarcyAndersonprovidedanupdatedonbehalfoftheMonticelloChamberof CommerceandIndustry.Shenotedtheyarepreparingforthe2016Chamber DowntownTrickorTreatEvent,whichisscheduledforOctober27th,2016. AndersonthenstatedtheChamberLunchwillbeheldonSeptember20th and participantswillbehearingfromWrightCountyLawEnforcement.Inthepast, thiseventhashadhighattendance. AndersonalsostatedHybridMartialArtsLLChasjoinedtheChamber. 5.ConsiderationofallowinglimitedoutsidestorageinOtterCreekBusinessPark JimTharesprovidedbackgroundonallowingoutdoorstorageinOtterCreekBusiness Park.Currently,theparkhasrestrictivecovenantsprohibitingoutdoorstorage.TheEDA directedstafftoseekfeedbackfromtheIEDCregardingtheirsupport/concernsforthe possibilityofallowinglimitedamountsofoutsidestorageinthecovenants. TheconsiderationstemsfromarequestbyGroebner,Inc.toexplorethepossibilityof buildinganewfacilityinOtterCreekBusinessPark,iftheycanobtainpermissionfor limitedoutsidestorage.Theconcernisbalancingtheconceptofbeingmoreflexibleand allowingoutsidestorageversustheoriginalvisionofaParkfeaturingcomplete restrictionsagainstoutsidestorage. DonRobertsexpressedsupportforflexingthecovenantsandfeltafewofthe recommendationswereinneedofreviewforthedegreeofrestrictiveness.He encouragedstafftoreviewsomeofthesestandards. DONROBERTSMOVEDTOSUPPORTTHEEDAINRECOMMENDINGTHE CITYCOUNCILADOPTRESTRICTIVECOVENANTSTHATWILLALLOW OUTSIDESTORAGEOFUPTO50PERCENT,WITHTHEUNDERSTANDING THATCITYSTAFFWILLFURTHERINVESTIGATETHESTANDARDSSET FORTHINEXHIBITA(OUTDOORSTORAGE–POSSIBLESTANDARDS) REPORT.ANDREWTAPPERSECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED12- 0. 6.Considerationofanupdateregarding2016CityConstructionProjects(Verbal Report) JimTharesnotedtheIRETApartmentsandAspenDentalconstructioncontinuesto progress.HerespondedtoquestionsaboutMillsFleetFarm’sconstructionstartdate indicatingthatitiscurrentlyinMill’scontrolandtheyhavepreviouslyindicatedthat theywanttobeinthegroundyetthisfallandbeopenbythe2017Fishingopener(early May,2017). TharesalsostatedSherburneStateBankisproposingdevelopinganewbankonthelot justnorthofthePizzaRanch.ThisproposalwillbebroughtforwardattheOctober PlanningCommissionMeeting. 7.IndustryoftheYearPlanningUpdate–Notea2nd IEDCMeetingtobeheldon Sept.26 JacobThunanderupdatedtheIEDContheprogressofthe2016IndustryoftheYear.He notedthatnominationsweredueonSeptember1st,2016.TheCityreceivednominations forJME,VectorToolManufacturing,andWSI.TheIEDCsubcommitteeiscurrently waitingtoreceivewrittensurveysfromeachofthebusinessesandwillbescheduling toursfortheIEDCmemberstoparticipatein. TheIndustryoftheYeareventisscheduledforOctober5th,2016at7a.m.inthe MississippiRoomoftheMonticelloCommunityCenter. SteveJohnsoncalledforaspecialmeetingtobescheduledonSeptember26th at7a.m. Thismeetingwillbetovoteforthe2016IndustryoftheYearfinalist. 8.ConsiderationofareportregardingWrightCountyMinnesotaCitiesParticipation Program-FirstTimeHomebuyerLendingProgram(VerbalReport) JimTharesdiscussedtheMinnesotaCitiesParticipationProgram(MCPP)asitrelatesto WrightCounty.HenotedMCPPisbothaprogramandafundingsourceforfirst-time homebuyers.TheMCPPisadministeredbytheMinnesotaHousingFinanceAgency.For 2016,WrightCountyreceivedanallocationof$2,262,463andhasexceededthisamount by$1,681,977.TheoversubscribingbyWrightCounty(23loansasof7-31-2016)isnot anissueasMHFAusesotheravailablefundstocontinuetomaketheloanstoborrowers (theprogramhaschangedfromthepastyears,soineffectitdoesnotrunshortof funding).Theirnichemarketislowandmoderateincomehouseholdswantingto purchasetheirfirsthomes.Thefirstpointofcontactisthroughthelocalfinancial institutionsinthecommunity.ThatcanbefoundontheMHFAwebsiteviaazipcode searchorbycallingthelocalfinancialinstitutions. MariLouMcCormicmentionedthatRiverWoodBankparticipatesintheprogramand sheisinvolvedinteachingthefirst-timehome-buyerclassessponsoredbyWright CountyCommunityAction(WCCA).Unfortunately,duetoalackofparticipation, severalrecentsessionshavebeencancelled.ItwasaskediftheCityofMonticellocould placetheinformationontheCitynewsletteroritswebsitetohelpmarkettheprogram. JeffO’NeillstatedtheCitywouldbewillingtodothat. 9.Adjournment DICKVANALLENMOVEDTOADJOURNTHEMEETINGAT8:11P.M.DON ROBERTSSECONDEDTHEMOTION.MOTIONCARRIED15-0. Recorder:JacobThunander____ Approved:September6,2016 Attest:____________________________________________ JimThares,EconomicDevelopmentDirector IEDCAgenda10/04/16 1 7.ConsiderationofReportfromCentralMinnesotaJobs&TrainingServices(CMJTS) regardingjobtrainingprogram(JT) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TimZipoy,CMJTS,willbeattendingtheIEDCmeetingtopresentinformation onanewRetailJobTrainingprogram.InformationprovidedbyCMJTSisshown below: “CentralMinnesotaJobsandTrainingServiceshassuccessfullysecured significantgrantfundingtoworkwithretailbusinessestopromotetheindustry, helppeopletolearnaboutcareerpathwaysinretail,andtohelpmorepeopleto gettheskillsneededtofillbusinessneedsinretail,customerservice,andrelated careers.Weareoneofonlytenentitiestoreceivethesefundsnationwideandare themostruralofrecipients.Wehavesignificantmoniesandresourcestoinvestin OnTheJobLearningmodels,classroomtrainingandcertificationinitiativeswith participatingcompaniesfocusingonbothnewhireandincumbentworkersforthe purposeofemployeedevelopment.Ourplanofactioncallsforbusinessand stakeholderpartnershipandcollaborationformutualbenefit.Ourprojectiscalled RetailGenius.OurfundingisthroughacollaborativeeffortwiththeChicago CookWorkforcePartnership.Ourgrantfromamajorprivatefunderisfor $622,502.” A1.StaffImpact:Minimalimpact;preparationofthestaffreport. A2.BudgetImpact:Noimpact B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Noactionrequired;informationalonly. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Noactionrequired;IEDCdiscretiontoactifdeemednecessary. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: A.RetailGeniusLaunchInformationalStatement B.RetailGeniusFlyer CMJTSJOBTRAININGPROGRAMINFORMATION ***** CentralMinnesotaJobsandTrainingServiceshassuccessfullysecuredsignificantgrantfundingtowork withretailbusinessestopromotetheindustry,helppeopletolearnaboutcareerpathwaysinretail,and tohelpmorepeopletogettheskillsneededtofillbusinessneedsinretail,customerservice,andrelated careers.Weareoneofonlytenentitiestoreceivethesefundsnationwideandarethemostruralof recipients.WehavesignificantmoniesandresourcestoinvestinOnTheJobLearningmodels,classroom trainingandcertificationinitiativeswithparticipatingcompaniesfocusingonbothnewhireand incumbentworkersforthepurposeofemployeedevelopment.Ourplanofactioncallsforbusinessand stakeholderpartnershipandcollaborationformutualbenefit.OurprojectiscalledRetailGenius.Our fundingisthroughacollaborativeeffortwiththeChicagoCookWorkforcePartnership.Ourgrantfroma majorprivatefunderisfor$622,502. Questions? FeelfreetoContact: TimZipoy,CentralMinnesotaJobsandTrainingServicesCenter Phone:763-271-3722 E-mail:tzipoy@cmjts.org An Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Employer Where will the Retail Career Road Map take you? www.cmjts.org Workforce excellence is CENTRAL to all we do. Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS) 406 East 7th Street  P.O. Box 720  Monticello, MN 55362 763-271-3700  800-284-7425 GET INVOLVED WITH THE RETAIL GENIUS PROJECT TO Explore your skills and interests Learn about the many career options retail has to offer Create a retail career pathway plan Gain career success skills, computer, and customer service skills Earn a nationally recognized credential in customer service, advanced customer service, sales, or retail management Train in related field-paid internships, on-the-job training Get connected with employers and placed into employment RETAIL GENIUS More than just a job! TO LEARN MORE CONTACT BRIDGET CLEMONS bclemons@cmjts.org ▪ 320-290-7685 Sherburne & Wright counties CRISTY THOMAS cthomas@cmjts.org ▪ 320-679-6493 Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine & Mille Lacs counties JODI GRAMS jgrams@cmjts.org ▪ 320-234-0253 Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod & Renville counties Upon request alternate formats can be provided. Sales Supply chain and LogisticsTransportation PR and Communications Information technology Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services Bridging the Gap between Experience and Opportunity Who Is This Guy? TIM ZIPOY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. Business assistance and workforce development 24 years with CMJTS Serving Wright and Sherburne counties Wright County Economic Development Partnership board member Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association board member Kimball school district board member CMJTS Service Region Workforce Development Board A Working Partnership Federally mandated governing board under WIOA Joint Powers Board made up of county commissioners Provides leadership in a demand -driven system that integrates workforce, education, and economic resources for our communities Serves an 11 -county area from Pine to Renville Members include private business, organized labor, economic development, education, rehabilitation, public assistance, community based organizations Policy guidance and oversight for all: −Job training and placement services −Business services Minnesota WorkForce Centers Nearly 50 WorkForce Centers statewide, including Monticello and St. Cloud Each offers a knowledgeable staff to guide you. Each provides essential tools to make your job or employee search a success. Best of all, most services are free of charge. One-stop shop for business and jobseekers −Helping jobseekers find training and employment −Helping businesses find, train, and keep employees; providing resources for growth and innovation Area WorkForce Center (WFC) partners include: −Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS)serving an 11-county area □Youth, adult, and senior services −Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) −Business services, Minnesota Works job bank, unemployment, and more −Veterans services −Training, re-employment and re-entry assistance −Rehabilitation services −Training and employment, ADA assistance and compliance −Adult Basic Education □Basic skills , computers and software, GED, and more Minnesota WorkForce Centers Resources, Information, Hope, and Inspiration What Can Businesses Do at the WFC? Find, Train, and Keep Skilled Workers Connect with active jobseekers Group/onsite recruitment presentations to active jobseekers Sector -based onsite hiring events Peer groups Local labor m arket information Local salary information Access employee training and retention resources Partner with WorkForce Center employment counselors and staff Collaborate with teachers , parents, students, and influencers Connect locally, compete globally CMJTS Business Services Strengthening central Minnesota communities through leadership in workforce excellence. Connect with Qualified Workers −From youth to seniors, entry -level to experienced, our jobseekers are ready to go to work. Many have recently completed an education or training program. Connect with Employee Training Connect with Business Resources −Use CMJTS' offices for your recruitment and interviewing needs −Visit with our professional staff −Link to our partners in the WorkForce Center system Retail Genius Grant Retail Genius Grant Promote and grow retail sector career pathways and broaden the publics knowledge of retail careers. Retail careers include: sales, transportation, public relations and communications, logistics and information technology. Opportunities include: On -the -Job Training, work ready skills, support services, professional credentials, soft skills and employee retention. On-the-Job Training Why Should You Partner with CMJTS ’ OJT Program ? Your business is reimbursed for the cost of training a new employee —up to 50% of the new employee’s wage for the length of the contract. You do the training and the employee does the learning. Your new hire learns skills unique to your business and industry. CMJTS refers candidates to you who have been professionally evaluated . You may also refer candidates to CMJTS for OJT eligibility. You make the hiring decision. CMJTS employment counselors are on call for consultation. Transitional Jobs Transitional Jobs Benefits for the employer : −CMJTS is the employer of record (pays wage, workers’ compensation, and FICA). −In exchange for providing work and supervision, the employer has an additional temporary worker. −Training helps ensure the business and community has access to a job -ready workforce . Benefits the customer with limited work history and job skills: −Gain meaningful employment experience and job skills that lead to employment −Earn a wage while learning. Incumbent Worker Training Program Business -driven program designed to provide direct financial assistance to train current employees and improve economic competitiveness of regional businesses. The program will provide reimbursements to eligible businesses for specific training costs accrued during the course of training. The program is intended to offset a portion, via reimbursement, of the businesses’ costs to training and upgrade the skills of its incumbent workers. Registered Apprenticeship Why Apprenticeships? Time Tested, Labor Market/Recruitment Tool, Competitive Advantage Registered Apprenticeship is an employer -driven model that combines on -the -job learning with related classroom instruction that increases an apprentice’s skill level and wages . It is a proven solution for businesses to recruit, train, and retain highly skilled workers . What can CMJTS do to offer Apprenticeship support for business? Convene meetings with appropriate Registered Apprenticeship partners . Recruit, screen, and assess candidates for the Registered Apprenticeship program . Provide wage subsidies for newly hired apprentices . Help ensure apprentices' continued success through case management and support services. What types of careers are available through Registered Apprenticeship? The Registered Apprenticeship program offers access to 1,000 career areas, including these top occupations: −Information Technology −Health care −Manufacturing −Commercial truck driver −Engineering −Electrician −Skilled trades −Administration −Retail Youth Apprenticeship Youth Apprenticeship takes career exploration to the next level and allows high school students an opportunity to learn highly technical skills from a trained worksite mentor and get paid . Students spend a designated amount of time learning the skill from the mentor and are then allowed to progress on their own until they reach the industry standard for that skill. It is the goal of youth apprenticeship to expose students to a wide variety of workplace departments and maximize their career exposure. Wright Technical Center Mark Lee ■763-684-2242 ■mark.lee@wtc.k12.mn.us Program h ighlights −Industry -developed skill standards −Exposure to multiple aspects of the industry −Skilled mentors assigned to train the students −Paid on-the-job work experience −Related classroom instruction concurrent with work -based learning −Curriculum guidelines for all programs −Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies −State -issued skill certificate Central Minnesota Human Resource Administrators Cooperative Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association www.cmmaworks.org Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA) exists for the primary purpose of contributing to the growth and success of manufacturers . Educate members on best practices in modern manufacturing Workforce preparation Legislative Advocacy Next meeting is October 27, Crystal Cabinets in Princeton Minnesota Works Job Bank www.minnesotaworks.net Questions? Thanks for this opportunity! Let’s talk again soon! Tim Zipoy 612-325-7791 tzipoy@cmjts.org