IEDC Minutes 05-01-2018MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Luke
Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Andrew Tapper, and Joe Hammer
Members Absent: Darek Vetsch, Don Roberts, Jason Kisner, Mike Carr, Christopher Church, and
Jacob Kramer
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, and Marcy Anderson
1. Call to Order
Kevin Steffensmeier called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. April 3, 2018
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES
FROM APRIL 3, 2018. JOE HAMMER SECONDED THE MOTION.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
N/A
4. Table Topic — Industrial Land History and Ongoing Availability Study Results
The IEDC talked in depth about available industrial land and barriers to locating in
Monticello including outdoor storage. Jim Thares noted that the City would like to
complete a Comprehensive Plan update for Land Use. Staff and boards would look at a
variety of areas including: current industrial land supply (industrial parks and other
industrial areas), zoning and allowable uses (including outdoor storage), and marketing
efforts.
Jeff O'Neill pointed out that ongoing communication with Monticello Township will
occur as Monticello grows.
A lengthy discussion ensued about the growing needs for outdoor storage. The IEDC
commented that they would be interested in revisiting the recently adopted changes to the
requirements for outdoor storage.
5. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided an update, summarizing the following:
• The Briggs Companies are pursuing a 47 unit apartment complex at the
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corner of Locust Street and West Yd Street. Briggs applied for an
affordable housing TIF District. It is expected to move forward to the June
EDA's meeting for consideration of establishing a TIF District. The
Planning Commission and City Council would be reviewing the Planned
Unit Development request in June and July.
• Thares provided a scoring matrix used to evaluate the amount of
assistance the EDA could provide to interested existing or future
businesses.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
The Planning Commission Agenda was provided in the agenda packet, but not
reviewed.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill provided an update on behalf of the City Council. He summarized the
following:
• The Fallon Avenue overpass project bid opening would be held during the
upcoming week.
• The City Council authorized staff to review locations for a new fire
station. After discussions with architects, it was determined that a new fire
station would be more cost effective.
• The Highway 25 Coalition voted to look at different options for bridge
crossings. Five options were provided and will be further investigated.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson stated that Business After Hours is scheduled for May 9, 2018 at
Pancho Villa.
6. Adjournment
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:01 A.M. JOE
HAMMER SECONDED THE MOTION.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: June 5h, 2018
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Attest: 4
Jim hares, Economic Development Director
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