IEDC Minutes 05-07-2019MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van
Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Randy
Skarphol, and Kari Moorhouse
Members Absent: Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Don Roberts, and Christopher Church
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy
Anderson, and Duane Northagen
1. Call to Order
Darek Vetsch called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. April 2nd, 2019 meeting minutes
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 2ND, 2019 MEETING
MINUTES. LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 11-0.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None.
4. Consideration of providing recommendation regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance
amendment allowing Industrial Self Storage in the I-1 and I-2 Districts.
Angela Schumann introduced the item and noted the City recently received a land use
application to allow self -storage in an industrial district. The Planning Commission asked
for comment from the IEDC on this matter.
Schumann introduced City Planner, Steve Grittman. Grittman explained the land use
request in further detail and explained that in a previous approval, the City granted eight
lots for units of about 7,000 square feet each. It was noted that the developer came back
to the City, to amend the types of uses that would be allowed on these lots. These uses
would include self -storage, a relatively new use otherwise known as man caves". There
are some suburban communities that have recently allowed these uses in industrial zoning
districts. Grittman noted that the zoning ordinance does not currently allow such uses.
Grittman noted that he was looking for any comments or suggestions that the IEDC may
have.
The IEDC discussed in length the proposal. Conversation revolved around parking,
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traffic, and the use (self-storage/general warehousing). It was noted that the City does not
have small industrial lots for developing.
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING "COMMERCIAL" AND "INDUSTRIAL"
SELF -STORAGE LAND USES AS PROPOSED IN THE MAY 7TH, 2019 STAFF
REPORT AND ORDINANCE. LIZ CALPAS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 11-0.
5. Consideration of Update of BR&E Visits/Schedule — Verbal updates to be provided
Jim Thares provided an update regarding the BR&E visits and remaining schedule. The
first visit occurred on April 16th with FBM (Foundation Building Materials). It was noted
that they were looking for assistance on getting their name out to the general public. A
second tour occurred on April 25th with Aroplax. Thares noted that they were looking at a
potential expansion project.
Thares explained that a tentative visit was scheduled for May 21" with Midwest precision
Machining. A visit is also scheduled at WSI/Polaris on May 28th. Kari Moorhouse and
Liz Calpas indicated that they would be willing to represent the IEDC at this visit.
6. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided the Economic Development report. He gave the following
updates:
• Briggs Companies — Rivertown Suites is continuing to progress.
• Monticello RV — The EDA approved a gap financing loan for $118,500
for the construction of a new facility on Chelsea Road.
• Headwater's Development — They are expected to begin construction in
July or August pending land use approvals.
• Fire Station — The City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday,
May 10th
• LaMont (Crown Bay — The development is expecting to open on in mid to
late June. The first tenant is a laundromat facility.
• Pinewood Elementary School is completing HVAC upgrades
• Carlisle 6th Addition is approved for the development of 72 attached
townhome units
Thares also briefed the members on the prospect list as indicated in the
agenda.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Angela Schumann explained the Planning Commission items as indicated in the
agenda.
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c. City Council
No update was provided.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson stated that the Chamber Golf Tournament was being held on
Thursday, May 16'h. She explained that the registration is filled and a lot of
sponsorships were received.
Anderson also noted that Chamber memberships are steadily increasing.
7. Adiournment
Darek Vetsch adjourned the meeting at 7:50 a.m.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: June 4, 2019
Attest:
J m T es, Economic Development Director
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