IEDC Agenda 02-06-2018AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members: Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke
Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, 011ie Koropchak-White, Jason Kisner,
Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Christopher Church, Joe Hammer
Liaisons: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander,
Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers, Jenn Russell
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes:
a. January 2nd, 2018
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
4. Consideration of 2018 Economic Development Marketing Plan
5. Consideration of Employment/Employee Survey
6. Table Topic — Monticello H.S. Programing — Mike Carr, H.S. Principal
7. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
c. City Council
d. Chamber of Commerce
8. Adjournment (8:00am)
MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Andrew Tapper, Christopher Church,
Joe Hammer
Members Absent: Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, 011ie Koropchak-
White, Jason Kisner, Keven Steffensmeier, and Mike Carr
Liaisons Present: Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers, Jenn Russell, Duane
Northagen
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Consideration of aMointini! 2018 IEDC Officers (Chairperson. Vice Chairperson
and Secretary)
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER AS
CHAIRPERSON, DAREK VETSCH AS VICE CHAIRPERSON AND CITY STAFF
AS SECRETARY OF THE MONTICELLO IEDC FOR 2018. JONI PAWELK
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0.
3. Approve Minutes:
a. December 5th, 2017
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE IEDC REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 5TH, 2017. JOE HAMMER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0.
4. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None.
5. Consideration of 2018 Work -Plan Goal/Action Statements
Jim Thares reviewed the proposed IEDC workplan. Discussion pursued about new
actions to incorporate into the workplan.
Steve Johnson suggested also adding a focus on housing. Jeff O'Neill summarized that
workforce housing, executive level housing, and downtown housing would be important
areas to study.
Darek Vetsch stated interest in receiving quarterly updates on buildable residential lots.
Vetsch also asked to include in the workplan the following action statement: "To support
residential land development as it correlates to workforce development."
The cost for development of lots was noted as a major concern.
6. Retorts (Verbal Retorts):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares discussed the current prospective business list, which included:
• MN DEED
• Project Novus
• Rustech
• Project 6580
• Project Basil
• Bondhus Corporation
• Project Shepard
• Project TED
• Data Center
• Project Cookie
Thares also discussed progress on the implementation of the Small Area Study
specifically in regards to the Landmark Square property.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Jim Thares summarized the Planning Commission agenda and explained that
three public hearings would be held.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill stated that the Highway 25 coalition is getting closer to revealing
options during an open house. A preview of the options would possibly be
available to the IEDC at a future meeting. An update was also provided for the I-
94 Interchange study.
O'Neill also stated that the City would looking to hire a City Engineer/Public
Works Director within the next six weeks.
The annual Coalition of Utility Cities would be holding their meeting soon.
O'Neill stated the importance of partnering with Xcel Energy as they are gearing
towards completion of an integrated resource plan.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson explained that they are working on having important topics at
their monthly luncheons, business after-hours, and other Chamber sponsored
events. She encouraged the IEDC to reach out to the Chamber if they had any
ideas for future discussions.
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7. Adiournment
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:05 AM. DAREK
VETSCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: February 6th, 2018
Attest:
Jim Thares, Economic Development Director
EDA: 02/06/18
4. Consideration of the 2017-2018 EDA Marketing Plan (JT)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is an update of the EDA's adopted 2017-2018 marketing plan. The
attached plan was crafted by the EDA Marketing Subcommittee appointed at the August
9th, 2017 meeting.
The plan consists of a variety of media and methods for each of the EDA's priority areas
and identifies a prospective budget amount with each item. Marketing the assets and
opportunities that the City can offer existing and prospective businesses is an important
goal of the EDA. Actualizing the marketing goal is accomplished via the budget and
staff and consultant efforts. A variety of effective marketing activities will also support
other EDA goals and objectives as well.
Al. STAFF IMPACT: Staff impacts in considering the Marketing Plan are minimal.
A2. BUDGET IMPACT: The expected budgetary impact from the proposed Marketing
Plan is approximately $20,000 to $23,000. This is a significant increase over the 2017
($5,000) budget. Staff proposes to bring any items that cost more than $1,000 to the
EDA for further review. This threshold is consistent with the City Council policy for
expenditures from the General Fund as well.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. No motion required — informational only
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
No staff recommendation to IEDC. This is informational only.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
a. Adopted 2018 Marketing Plan and Budget
2018 EDA MARKETING PLAN & BUDGET
TOTAL BUDGET
$22,000
INDUSTRIAL
Amount
Market Matching (separate budget line item) $9,000
Trade show attendance (see list from WSB)
Greater MSP Representation
State incentive program development and facilitation
List purchase: Site selectors, manufacturers, brokers, etc
Annual collateral piece update (wrap and sites), base files
Direct Mail
$4,000
Brokers, site selectors, manufacturers
Times Partnership Piece
2018 Digital Update
$250
Website
Direct URL buildingbusinessinmonticello to City site
$100
Build City pages
staff
Work with partners for links to site
staff
Business Retention & Expansion
Industry of the Year
$1,000
Visits
staff
DOWNTOWN (COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL)
Marketing Collateral
Cuningham dor prep of general and site pieces, base files
Media Content
Articles and press release in MSP journals and magazines
HOUSING
$2,000
staff
Program Marketing Materials $1,000
Develop programs then promotional pieces
Website staff
Developer programs, post to website
Developer/Builder Breakfast $1,000
Focus on step-up builder/developers
GENERAL
Events $7,000
Invitations to larger community events, hosting
Broker events
Promotional Materials $2,000
Unique and recognizable items with quick -read piece
IDEAS: Compass, flash drive, post -its, etc. shove for "shovel -ready"
Other
Case by case evaluation $3,500
TOTAL $21,850
Total does not include Market Matching as it is separate budget item
IEDC: 02/06/18
5. Consideration of the Employment/Employee Survey Marketing Plan (JT)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is to seek feedback from the IEDC regarding the proposed
Employment/Employee Survey instrument. The goal is to gather additional information
from employers and employees in the City of Monticello about various topics such as
housing, day care services and other City amenities in an effort to direct policy and
resources to address identified issues or needs. The two survey forms are attached for
your review and comments.
Al. STAFF IMPACT: Staff impacts in considering the Employment/Employee Survey
form are minimal. The goal is to utilize in-house staff to administer and analyze the
survey.
A2. BUDGET IMPACT: The expected budgetary impact from the proposed Marketing
Plan is minimal; the cost of paper thus far. It should be noted that the forms were created in
house. To complete the survey project, it is expected that it will cost some funds for postage and
additional paper; fairly minor expenses.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. No motion required — seeking comments and edits only
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
No staff recommendation to IEDC. This is informational only.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
a. Employment Survey Form
b. Employee Survey Form
Human Resources Personnel Survey
The City of Monticello is seeking to gain a better understanding of workforce issues impacting the local
industrial and manufacturing community, particularly in the areas of housing and community
services/amenities. To help the City develop projects or programs targeted at supporting business
needs in these areas, the City is asking local manufacturers and industries to complete the following
voluntary survey.
The survey information will be aggregated for summary presentation and can be submitted
confidentially via online survey. The survey is estimated to require 10-15 minutes to complete.
We appreciate your time and consideration in completing the survey. Your input will provide a more
complete understanding as it relates to the City's goals of providing a range of housing options,
including step-up housing and housing options for low to moderate income populations.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at763-271-3224 or info@ci.monticello.mn.us with any questions.
1. How many total employees currently work at this establishment?
Full-time
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Part-time
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Temporary
1
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
2. Please estimate the number of your full-time employees by occupation.
Management (EEOC: Executive/Senior Officers & Managers and First/Mid Officers and Managers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Professional or technical (EEOC: Professionals &Technicians)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Marketing or sales (EEOC: Sales Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
2
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Administrative support (EEOC: Administrative Support Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Service occupations (EEOC: Service Workers and Craft Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Precision production or Operator (EEOC: Operatives)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Laborer (EEOC: Labors & Helpers)
3
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
3. Please estimate the average hourly wage of your full-time employees by
occupation.
Management (EEOC: Executive/Senior Officers & Managers and First/Mid Officers and Managers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Professional or technical (EEOC: Professionals & Technicians)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Marketing or sales (EEOC: Sales Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
4
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Administrative support (EEOC: Administrative Support Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Service occupations (EEOC: Service Workers and Craft Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Precision production or Operator (EEOC: Operatives)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
5
Operator or laborer (EEOC: Labors & Helpers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
4. Please estimate the number of your part-time employees by occupation.
Management (EEOC: Executive/Senior Officers & Managers and First/Mid Officers and Managers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Professional or technical (EEOC: Professionals & Technicians)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Marketing or sales (EEOC: Sales Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
[1
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Administrative support (EEOC: Administrative Support Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Service occupations (EEOC: Service Workers and Craft Workers)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Precision production or Operator (EEOC: Operatives)
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
Operator or laborer (EEOC: Labors & Helpers)
7
1to5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 20
21 to 25
26 to 50
51 or more
5. Please estimate the average hourly wage of your part-time employees by
occupation.
Management (EEOC: Executive/Senior Officers & Managers and First/Mid Officers and Managers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Professional or technical (EEOC: Professionals & Technicians)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Marketing or sales (EEOC: Sales Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
W
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Administrative support (EEOC: Administrative Support Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Service occupations (EEOC: Service Workers and Craft Workers)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Precision production or Operatives (EEOC: Operatives)
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
Operator or laborer (EEOC: Labors & Helpers)
E]
Less than $8.00 per hour
$8.00 to $9.99 per hour
$10.00 to 14.99 per hour
$15.00 to $19.99 per hour
$20.00 to $24.99 per hour
$25.00 to $29.99 per hour
$30.00 or more per hour
6. Does your company have concerns in recruiting employees in the following
categories?
Sales/Marketing (EEOC: Sales Workers)
Yes
No
Administrative Support (EEOC: Administrative Support Workers)
Yes
No
Operator/Laborer (EEOC: Labors & Helpers)
Yes
No
Professional/Technical (EEOC: Professionals & Technicians)
Yes
No
Precision Production (EEOC: Operatives)
Yes
No
Management (EEOC: Executive/Senior Officers & Managers and First/Mid Officers and Managers)
Yes
No
Service (EEOC: Service Workers and Craft Workers)
Yes
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7. List any other types of employees (not listed above) that your company has
difficulty recruiting.
8. If you answered "yes" above, check the items below that best describe the
nature of your recruiting concerns.
(Select all that apply.)
Poor work attitudes
Inadequate labor skills
High cost of training employees
Competition for seasonal or part-time employees
High wage rates for labor
Workers will not commute into the area
Childcare availability, hours or costs
Housing availability
Housing affordability
Other:
9. What is your current employment hiring state?
Increasing workforce
Downsizing
Stable
10. What is your current hiring status for Full-time employees?
Increase
Stay the same
Decrease
11. What is your current hiring status for Part-time employees?
Increase
Stay the same
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Decrease
12. Please indicate where most of your employees live.
Within 5 miles of your business location
Within 5 to 20 miles of your business location
More than 20 miles from your business location
13. From your perspective, please rate housing opportunities in this community
for OWNED homes.
Quality
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Availability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Affordability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Location
Excellent
Above average
Average
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Below average
Very poor
14. From your perspective, please rate housing opportunities in this community
for RENTAL housing.
Quality
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Availability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Affordability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Location
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
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15. From your perspective, please identify community services or amenities that
would support your recruitment efforts.
Affordable housing choice
Step-up housing choice (larger lots, increased home square footage, etc)
Expanded childcare choice
Expanded childcare hours
Expanded trail system
Increased public transit service/routes
Educational opportunities
Other:
16. May we contact you regarding your responses? If so, please provide contact
information below.
Thank you for your participation.
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Employee Survey
The City of Monticello is seeking to gain a better understanding of issues impacting the local industrial
and manufacturing employees, particularly in the areas of housing and community services or amenities.
To help the City develop projects or programs targeted at supporting these needs, the City is asking
employees of local manufacturers and industries to complete the following voluntary survey.
The survey information will be aggregated for summary presentation and can be submitted
confidentially via online survey. The survey is estimated to require 5-10 minutes to complete.
We appreciate your time in completing the survey. Your input will provide a more complete
understanding as it relates to the City's goals of providing a range of housing options and services to
support residents.
Please do not hesitate to contact use at763-271-3224 or info@ci.monticello.mn.us with any questions.
1. Do you live in the City of Monticello?
Yes
M
2. If you do not reside in the City of Monticello, please select the reason(s) that
best describes why:
(Select all that apply)
Availability of affordable housing options
Availability of step-up housing with larger lot sizes or home square footage
Employment locations of family members requires a different residence location
School district choice
Childcare availability
Other:
3. From your perspective, please rate housing opportunities in this community
for OWNED homes.
Quality
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Availability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Affordability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Location
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
4. From your perspective, please rate housing opportunities in this community
for RENTAL housing.
Quality
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Availability
2
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Affordability
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
Location
Excellent
Above average
Average
Below average
Very poor
5. If your residence is located outside of Monticello, please identify
characteristics which would support your relocation to Monticello for
housing.
Expanded affordable housing choice
Increased availability of step-up housing (larger lots, increased home square footage, etc)
Expanded childcare choices
Expanded childcare hours
Expanded trail system
Increased public transit service/routes
Tax rate
Other:
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6. Please indicate the distance in miles from your place of residence to your
place of employment.
Within 5 miles
Within 5 to 20 miles
More than 20 miles
7. Please indicate the average commute time from your place of residence to
your place of employment.
Under 5 minutes
Between 5 minutes and 15 minutes
Between 15 minutes and 30 minutes
Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
More than one hour
8. Please indicate the mode of transportation you use most often for
transportation to/from work.
Passenger Vehicle
Public Transit
Walk
REE
Other:
9. Do you use the city's pathway (sidewalks/trails) system?
Yes
No
10. If you answered "yes" to Question #9 above, please indicate the primary
purpose for which you use the City pathway system.
Transportation
Recreation
11. Do you currently utilize childcare services?
Yes
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12. If you answered "yes" to Question #11 above, is your childcare service located
within the city of Monticello?
Yes
No
13. If you answered "yes" to Question #11 above, please estimate the number of
hours each week that childcare is necessary to support your needs.
0-10 hours
10-30 hours
30-40 hours
40+ hours
14. If you answered "yes" to Question #11 above, what is the time range you
utilize childcare services?
Between the hours of 7 AM — 6 PM
Other, please specify:
15. If expanded child care hours were available to support your employment
needs, what hours would be most desired?
16. Is the cost of childcare within the community a concern?
Yes
MIS
17. Do you have any other concerns about the availability of childcare service in
the Monticello community?
Yes, please specify concern:
No
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Thank you for your participation.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 611, 2018 - 5:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie Peterson
Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Jacob Thunander, John Rued
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes — January 2nd, 2018
C. Citizen Comments
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
2. Public Hearings
A. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Preliminary and Final Plat for
Otter Creek Crossing 6th Addition
Applicant: John Chadwick Farms, LLC.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a Report on Purchase Agreement for 224 4th Street East for
Consistency with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan
B. Consideration of a Report on Purchase Agreement for 255 East Broadway for
Consistency with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan
C. Consideration of an Update and Reference on Floodplain Ordinance
D. Consideration of Update on Capital Improvement Plan (TABLED)
E. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report
4. Added Items
5. Adjournment