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IEDC Agenda 03-06-2018AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, March 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. February 6th, 2018 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 4. Consideration of Accepting Resignation by 011ie Koropchak-White 5. Table Topic — Workforce Center Updates and General Workforce Discussion 6. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) c. City Council d. Chamber of Commerce 7. Adjournment (8:00am) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 — 7:00 a.m. North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Jason Kisner, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Christopher Church, Joe Hammer Members Absent: Joni Pawelk, 011ie Koropchak-White Liaisons Present: Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Dave Tombers, Duane Northagen 1. Call to Order Kevin Steffensmeier called the regular meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m. 2. Approve Minutes: a. January 2nd, 2018 DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 2ND, 2018 MINUTES. STEVE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 12-0. 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda None. 4. Consideration of 2018 Economic Development Marketing Plan Jim Thares explained that this item was a courtesy review of the EDA's marketing plan of $20,000 - $23,000. The EDA approved this plan at a previous meeting with four focus areas, including: industrial, downtown (commercial & residential), housing, and general marketing. Thares stated that the previous year was budgeted for $5,000. 5. Consideration of Employment/Employee Survey Kevin Steffensmeier explained that two surveys were provided in the agenda packet for employees and Human Resource Departments. These surveys would be sent to local businesses. Steffensmeier asked the IEDC to provide comments on the surveys. Christopher Church suggested adding future expansion possibilities to their workforce. The IEDC discussed fine tuning the survey to reduce the amount of pages to the survey. Steve Johnson asked how the questions were developed and what the information would be used for. Thares explained that it was developed by City staff with the intent to gain an understanding of employer workforce relative to housing and daycare needs. Johnson suggested including more specific information in the introduction for what the City is trying to achieve. He also suggested looking into upper management level questions. Steffensmeier asked how the employees would receive the information. Thares explained that City Staff have talked to several businesses already and that the survey would be in collaboration with Human Resource departments. Thares explained that City Staff hoped to send this survey out this month yet, and recommended the IEDC approve the concept survey with staff tweaking based on comments offered by members. Steffensmeier asked the IEDC to send all comments or changes to Thares or himself by the end of the week. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF THE EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYEE SURVEY. DAREK VETSCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 12-0. 6. Table Topic — Monticello H.S. Programing — Mike Carr, H.S. Principal Mike Carr stated that the High School would like to partner closer with the Workforce Center to help students with career searching. He also explained that through the Wright Technical School program, there are two programs that students can utilize including a CEO program and an apprenticeship program. Carr also explained that students are required to take a `careers' class to help students learn about different vocations and how to take tests. Carr stated that he would send out more information about the career programs offered at the school. Vetsch explained that he would like the community to work on bringing accredited college classes to the area for students to be able to take that would be transferrable towards college degrees. 7. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development Jim Thares provided the Economic Development Report. He explained that the prospect list remains the same as the previous list. Thares explained that the EDA has been focused on redevelopment of the downtown. He explained that staff is working on a list of developers to send updates and proposals to. Thares added that the EDA has also been working on site control measures/processes for several key development areas in the City. 2 Thares stated that a future meeting with downtown business and property owners would be occurring this month. It would be used to discuss their interest in participating in a fagade improvement or renovation loan/grant program. Thares extended an invitation for the IEDC to also attend these meetings. Thares stated that at the last IEDC meeting, it was suggested that building permits be tracked. An update will be provided at the next meeting for commercial and residential building permits. Thares also asked the IEDC if City Staff would be able to send marketing packets to the IEDC board's contacts or vendors that may be worth sending information to. Steffensmeier asked if the IEDC members would hand out these packets to prospects or if the IEDC should provide prospect information to City Staff to send out information directly. Thares stated that both could be done. Jeff O'Neill reminded members that a lot of economic development occurs via networking and connecting to the extended networks of groups like the IEDC is a key step in growing the economy and bringing in new business. b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) Jim Thares explained that the Planning Commission would be meeting tonight. Thares noted that there is one Public Hearing. Wayne Elam explained that the application is for preliminary and final platting in the Otter Creek Addition adjacent to the south boundary of the I-94 right of way. The regular agenda includes items for the Planning Commission review of the EDA's intended purchase of 224 - 4th Street East and 255 East Broadway as to conformance with the comprehensive plan. An update on the floodplain ordinance and the director's report would also be presented. C. City Council Jeff O'Neill provided an update on behalf of the City Council. He stated that on February 13th from 5 to 7 PM the Highway 25 Coalition would be holding an open house. Feedback would be collected and analyzed from the meeting. The Fallon Avenue overpass project continues moving forward. There is continuing follow up by City staff regarding the Fire Hall expansion study completed last year, which identified concepts for an expansion. Proposed construction of a facility would begin in 2019. O'Neill also explained that the City is in the process of selling the bio -solids site to two prospective buyers. A closed meeting would be held to consider selling the property. Three final candidates for the City Engineer/Public Work's Director are in the running. The position would be starting in early April. The Chelsea Road feasibility study has been completed. The next step is to consider plans and specs and then authorize bid solicitation. This project would upgrade Chelsea Road east of Cedar Avenue to Fallon Avenue. O'Neill stated that there is a residential development in the planning stages for additional lots for housing. d. Chamber of Commerce No Report. 8. Adiournment ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:59 P.M. DAREK VETSCH SECONDED THE MOTION CARRIED, 12-0. Recorder: Jacob Thunander Approved: March 6th, 2018 Attest: Jim Thares, Economic Development Director E IEDC Agenda: 03/06/18 4. Consideration of acceptance of 011ie Koropchak-White's resignation form the IEDC (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: 011ie Koropchak-White recently submitted her resignation from the IEDC Board. Ms. Koropchak-White indicated that she is unable to continue serving on the IEDC due to her recent appointment to the City of Monticello EDA. A replacement person has not been identified for 011ie's position on the IEDC. Members should plan to discuss the timeline of filling the seat and who may be a potential candidate if any are known. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: I. Motion to accept 011ie Koropchak-White's resignation from the IEDC 2. Motion to not accept 011ie Koropchak-White's resignation from the IEDC 3. Motion of other C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative one. D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. 011ie Koropchak-White's Resignation Letter b. IEDC Enabling Resolution c. IEDC Ordinance— Title 2, Chapter 10 February 12, 2018 RE: Letter of Resignation from the Monticello IEDC Dear Monticello Mayor and City Council Members: With my recent appointment to the Monticello Economic Development Authority (EDA), I submit this Letter of Resignation as a member of the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC). I have enjoyed my experience with fellow IEDC members and the city staff who both must be commended for their time and contribution. Thank you to all who serve to make Monticello a better place to live, work, play and shop. I look forward to my new appointment. Sincerely, C) ozo� \4tiL)s� �.�, 011ie Koropchak-White Building Permit Data — Year to Date March 2, 2018 1-1-17 thru 2-27-17 1-1-18 thru 2-27-18 New Housing Permits Issued 5 4 New Housing Valuation $858,000 $671,900 New Commercial Additions 0 1 New Construction Commercial 0 0 Total Commercial Valuation $1,034,387 $243,079 Total Building Permits Issued 89 106 Total Building Permit Valuation $11,213,323.96 $2,161,346 25 25 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 611, 2018 - 6:00 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 — February 6th, 2018 C. Citizen Comments D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda 2. Public Hearings A. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request to amend the Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2, Section 4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements, Chapter 4, Section 11 Building Materials, and Chapter 5, Section 3 Accessory Use Standards Applicant: City of Monticello 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of a Report on Purchase Agreement for 103 Pine Street for Consistency with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan B. Consideration of a Report on Purchase Agreement for 112 West River Street for Consistency with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan C. Consideration of an Update and Reference on Floodplain Ordinance D. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report 4. Added Items 5. Adjournment AGENDA SPECIAL/JOINT MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 611, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: John Alstad, Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, Katie Peterson City Council: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Jacob Thunander, John Rued 1. Call to Order 2. Concept Proposal for rezoning to Planned Unit Development for a multi -story multi- family apartment complex in the CCD (Central Community District) Applicant: Briggs Properties 3. Adjournment