IEDC Minutes 01-07-2020MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, January 711, 2020 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek Vetseh, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam,
Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Andrew Tapper, Christopher Church,
Elizabeth Calpas, Randy Skarphol, Kari Moorhouse, Meghan Hanson,
Members Absent: Brian Stumpf, Don Roberts, Mike Carr, Jadyn Nelson,
Liaisons Present: Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Duane Northagen and Tim Zipoy
1. Call to Order
Darek Vestch called the Regular Meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:02 a.m.
2. Consideration of Electing 2020 IEDC Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and
Secretary)
ELIZABETH CALPAS MOVED TO APPOINT JONI PAWELK AS CHAIRPERSON
OF THE IEDC. RANDY SKARPHOL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 13-0.
ELIZABETH CALPAS MOVED TO APPOINT RANDY SKARPHOL AS VICE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE IEDC. DAREK VETSCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED, 13-0.
Question was raised as to the status and need for a Secretary. Jim Thares indicated that
City staff serve as the Secretary for the IEDC.
Jim Thares thanked Darek Vetsch for serving as President of the IEDC for 2019 and Vice
President in 2018.
3. Approve Minutes:
a. December 3rd, 2019 meeting minutes
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 3RD, 2019
MEETING MINUTES. LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED, 13-0.
4. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None.
5. Consideration of 2020 Action Statements -Goals and Table Topics
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Jim Thares reviewed the 2019 Action Statement Worksheet with the IEDC. He reviewed
each of the action items and noted level or degree of completion. Thares encouraged
each board member to take the 2020 worksheet home to rank the items, add items, or
keep as indicated. Thares requested comments be returned by the end of the week (1-10-
20).
Jeff O'Neill suggested that the IEDC place emphasis on creating dialogue for a third
interchange and providing input on potential impacts. O'Neill also explained that the
IEDC should remain proactive in their approach to traffic flow along Highway 25.
The board agreed that the items O'Neill discussed should be emphasized in the 2020
worksheet.
In summary, the revised 2020 Action Statements would be revised based on the
comments received and brought back to the February meeting for formal approval.
6. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided the economic development update. He explained that three
projects were continuing to move forward: Project Novus (UMC), Project Dancer,
and Project 6580.
Regarding Project Novus, Thares indicated that staff have submitted a Minnesota
Investment Fund (MIF) application in the amount of $300,000 for equipment
purchases by UMC. Staff are also currently working with UMC to submit a Job
Creation Fund (JCF) grant to MN -DEED in the amount of $175,000. The EDA
also created a Tax Increment Financing District (9 -yr. Economic Development
District) for this project to support the purchase and ultimate conveyance of the
land to UMC. UMC recently submitted its development and land use application
packet to the City. The building will be 52,000 sq. ft. A two story breezeway
connect the existing building and the new facility allowing efficient movement of
employees and product between each building.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Jeff O'Neill provided a summary of the Planning Commission agenda as included
in the packet.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill explained that there has been a push for apartments and multifamily
developments within the City. He noted that there may be some concern with too
much of such development and that it will be important for the City to understand
more about the impacts and housing needs. The City is looking into ways to
reinvigorate single family housing and ensuring that development costs are
comparable.
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O'Neill also explained the importance of the ever-changing commercial
development market.
d. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson stated that with 2020 being a Leap Year,, many of the monthly
networking events are on the same schedule as previously held. It was noted that
the Golf Tournament would be held on May 21St. She recommends early sign up
for this popular event.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 a.m.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: February 4th, 2020
I-,
Attest:
Thares, Economic Development Director
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