IDC Agenda 03-06-2007
AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS: Vice Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts,
Dan Olson, Barb Schwientek, Tom Feaski, Kelli Huxford, Lynne DaW-Fleming, Don
Tomann, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, and Patty Haiby.
STAFF: Ollie Koropchak.
COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer.
To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at
liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and
desirable indnstrial environment in the City of Monticello.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT:
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1.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
2.
Vote to approve the February 6, 2007 IDC minutes.
3.
Follow-up Business or Reports:
A. Marketing Committee - DaW-Fleming.
B. BRE/Town Hall ConcernslIssues - Van Allen.
C. Out-door Storage and Comp Plan Update (next meeting March 15)-
Barger.
D. Transportation - Tapper.
4.
City Council Update:
A. Meeting between Chadwick, Staff, and Mayor 3/01107
B. Ordered Chelsea Road Reconstruction Project Council Agenda 2/12/07.
C. Environmental Assessment Worksheet for proposed Fleet Farm Council
Agenda 2/26/07.
D. Fiber Optics - Mayer.
E. Question/answer period.
5.
Old Business.
A. Follow-up discussion to the Council action of February 12: Authorized the
preparation of Plans and Specs for Reconstruction of Chelsea Road.
B. A request by IDC to meet with Council members in an informal hearing
with all players involved in the proposed Chelsea Road Reconstruction
Project and potential re-zoning from Light Industrial (ll-A) to
Commercial Retail (B-4).
6.
New Business:
A. Consideration to discuss Area A of Otter Creek Crossing for possible
acquisition for the purpose to construct an interchange. Vote on an IDC
position or action if desired.
7.
Reports:
A. Economic Development Report - Koropchak.
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8.
Review the draft copy of the March 6, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda for
industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if
necessary. No industrial items appear on draft copy ofthe agenda.
9.
Annual Meeting:
A. Tabled - Vote to elect 2007 IDC Chair.
B. Tabled - Review and vote to amend or re-affirm the IDC 2006 Action
Statement, Organizational and Membership Guidelines, and 2006 Goals
and Tasks for 2007.
C. Replacement of membership position vacated by Kleinwachter.
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Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates - Grabinski
B. Next IDC meeting - April 3, 2007. (Koropchak will email you a
reminder of the April IDC meeting on April 2 or before. (The agenda
may be distributed the moming of the meeting.)
Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chair Mike Benedetto, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van
Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Zona Gutzwiller,
and Patty Haiby.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Barb Schwientek, Tom Feaski, Kelli
Huxford, and Jim Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at
liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and
desirable industrial environment in the City of
Monticello.
1.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Vice Chair Benedetto called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. declaring a quorum.
Benedetto welcomed new member Patty Haiby of Twin City Die Castings who is representing
the Chamber this year.
2.
Vote to approve the December 5. 2006 and Januarv 2.2007 IDC minutes.
Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the December 5, 2006 and January 2, 2007IDC
Minutes. Dan Olson seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the IDC
minutes were approved as written.
3.
Follow-up Business or Reoorts:
A. Marketing Committee Dahl-Fleming reported the ad and community page for the 2007
Wright County Economic Development Directory was updated and submittted. The 1-
94 billboard will have a new location and somewhat of a new look beginning August
2007. Koropchak reported the Kleinwachter and herself will be meeting with nine
SCSU students and their professor on Monday, February 12. This a first meeting to
answer questions of the students as they begin the feasibility study identifYing current
assets and shortcomings of Monticello as a potential location for a high tech/life science
industrial park.
B. BRErrown Hall ConcernslIssues - Van Allen said the group was analyzing the
objective and uses of a data base prior to expanding the city manufacturer's data base.
C. Industrial Land/Outdoor Storage (Comp Plan) - Gutzwiller reported the subcommittee
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of Barger, Feaski, Frie and herself met with Mayor Herbst and came up with the
Schluender mining area to the south of 90th as a possible immediate industrial site.
Barger reported on the Comp Plan meeting of February 1 which focused on industrial.
Industrial was defined as: industrial and business campus. Suggested areas were
expansion of Monticello Business Center as business campus, the southeast comer of
Highway 25/85th Avenue as industrial, and the area to the northwest near the proposed
1-94/Orchard Road interchange. The next Task Force meeting is February 22 and will
focus on housing. Mayor Herbst distributed a map and noted that Chadwick appears
interested in selling his property within Otter Creek Crossing. Additionally, he has
control of the approximate 50-acre parcel to the immediate south of the Monticello
Business Center. With the utilities in-place, this seems like a natural progression.
Tapper expressed his interest in the city acquiring Area A and B on the map and
particular Area A as the city owns the property directly across 1-94. This area for a
future interchange. Area A was requested to be on the March IDC agenda for further
discussion.
Transoortation - The subcommittee has not met.
4.
City Dodate:
A. Stabilization Agreement - Mayor Herbst reported Xcel Energy has a rate decrease
request into the Legislation. These changes can have an effect on the City. The
Stabilization Agreement, in-a-sense, is a lock-in agreement which will be addressed at
the Council meeting on February 12.
B. Prooosed Chelsea Road Improvements. Council Public Hearinl!. Februarv 12
Herbst reported the Agreement notes the commencement of the Chelsea Road
reconstruction in 2007 which would give Pfeffer the ability to market the area. Most
people have heard about the potential of a Fleet Farm. The Council will hold a public
hearing and consider ordering the reconstruction project on Monday night, February
12.
C. YMCA orooertv - The appraisers representing the City/County and YMCA are
scheduled to talk.
D. Fiber Optics - Dahl-Fleming reported that Council Member Mayer and herself testified
before the Telecommunication Subcommittee. The State is considering whether they
should be involved in fiber optics. The Task Force has Council approval for moving
forward with pre-engineering and design. These are requirements for revenue bonding.
Next Council workshoplaction scheduled for mid to late March.
E. Ouestionlanswerperiod. None.
5.
New Business.
A. Consideration to discuss Chelsea Road Improvements and vote on an IDC oosition or
action if necessary.
Koropchak gave a brief background to the Chelsea Road Reconstruction Project
stating the property owners along Chelsea Road were invited by WSB, individually, to
hear about the project and the estimated assessments. These meetings were held prior
to the January 22 Council meeting to accept the Feasibility Study and call for a public
hearing date. Some business people were also informed about the potential of a re-
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zone from industrial to retail. A number of the industrial owners addressed the Council
at the January meeting. At the next Council meeting of February 12, the Council will
hold a public hearing and consider ordering the reconstruction project. The IDC may
wish to take a position or not.
Mayor Herbst noted the assessments for the interchange were high. Within the
agreement which was in-place before, the city agreed to reconstruct Chelsea Road then
Monticello Industrial Park, Inc. could market. Roberts felt the reconstruction project
and re-zone was driven by the developer and the past agreement. Haiby felt the rezone
to retail would bring down the value of their property and impact future development
plans. Tapper stated a 2007 commencement date for reconstruction is not in the
agreement and questioned the need for the road and storm water improvements. He
also noted that for a long time he has advocated the City of Monticello would become a
main commercial/retail hub. Roberts questioned the timing as he received an email a
few days ago with information about the project. It appears the project came out of no
where and is moving along fast. Benedetto agreed with so many issues, the project is
moving along quickly. Herbst thought the city may receive better bids. Olson asked,
is Chelsea a major school road? Tapper said he had not noticed a change in traffic
volumes along Chelsea Road between pre interchange and post interchange.
Benedetto reiterated the need for more time for such a complex issue. Tapper stated it
appears the cart is before the horse so to speak. Why replace a good road before a
request for re-zone? Is WSB driving the project? In comparison, Fallon Avenue is the
road in a deteriorated state not Chelsea Road. Tapper also questioned the 28%
contingency fee? Roberts and Benedetto both agreed this appeared high. Timing and
the lack of benefits of the reconstruction project at this time appeared to be the
consensus of the IDC. If Fleet Farm says ''yes'' than do, but in anticipation of a Fleet
Farm, then request the city to defer was Tapper's thought. Herbst said for the Council,
a deferral is driving away a tax base. Koropchak said the city hires her to recruit
industrial businesses and to retain industrial businesses who have invested dollars and
time into Monticello. She is very disappointed that the businesses were not given the
opportunity to give input prior to approval of the agreement. Barger spoke on behalf of
Tomann stating his concern with the potential re-zone to commercial. A commercial
use which supports industrial businesses such as a day care, restaurants, hotel with
conference center seems reasonable but a retail use such as a big box increases traffic,
increases security issues, and lowers property values. UMC invested over 4 million
dollars into the City of Monticello. Haiby stated TCDC has concerns that once the
industrial businesses become the minority, neighborhood complaints would surface.
Benedetto noted this is a tough and complex decision and needs more time. Bill
Tapper made a motion that the IDC recommends the City Council defer
reconstruction of Chelsea Road until such time a re-zone or a major buyer deems
the need to reconstruct Chelsea Road and recommends the City Council seek
competitive bids for engineer and management project costs. Dick VanAllen
seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion carried.
Benedetto requested Koropchak draft the recommendation letter for the Council from
the IDC. Submission subject to his review and signature.
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Reoorts:
A. Economic Develooment Reoort - In addition to the written report, Koropchak
informed members that the Preliminary Development Agreement and deposit of
$10,000 was received from Walker In-Store. Establishment of the TIF District and
preparation of the Purchase and Development Agreement has been authorized. The
business will purchase Lot 2, Block 1, Otter Creek Crossing 3rd Addition.
At the Ehlers Conference, Koropchak attended the following sessions: State of Single
Family Residential Market, Creative Financing Ideas, Bonds as Development Tools,
Negotiating 101, Bank Financing and Developer Proformas, Property Rights and Legal
Limits for Land Use Control.
7. Review the draft coov of the Februarv 6.2007 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial
related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC oosition or action if necessary.
A. Public Hearing - Consideration of a reauest for a simole subdivision in an 1-2 (Heavv
Industria!) District. Steve Birkeland. Jr.
The IDC reviewed the survey for the simple subdivision request by Birkeland, Jr. for
the property located at Dundas Road and Fallon Avenue in an 1-2 Zone. The IDC
agreed with the recommendation of staff provided the Exhibit Z conditions were met.
8.
Annual Meeting:
A. Acceotance ofIDC membershio. three-vear term - Barger. Van Allen. Olson. and
Schwientek. Given the four individuals were willing to serve another term, Dahl-
Fleming made a motion to accept the IDC three-year membership termfor
Barger, VanAllen, Olson. and Schwientek. Roberts seconded the motion and with
no further discussion, the motion carried.
B. Reauest for Standing Committee Members: President or Chair of Chamber and
Mavor/Council of Monticello. Barger made a motion to amend the Monticello IDC
Organizational and Membership Guidelines. Section IV. Standing Committee
Members to read: the Board of Directors of the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce and Industry shall appoint a member to the IDe. Seconded by
Gutzwiller and with no further discussion, the motion carried.
Tapper made a motion to amend the Monticello IDC Organizational and
Membership Guidelines, Section IV. Standing Committee Members to read: the
City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IDC as non-
voting members. VanAllen seconded the motion and with no further discussion,
the motion carried.
C. Vote to elect 2007 IDC Officers: Chair. Vice Chair. and Secretary.
Benedetto informed members of his conversation with Kleinwachter and given his
career change and schedule conflicts he is unable to continue active involvement in the
IDC; however, Paul would like to stay active in the community and continue being
involved with SCSU students/feasibility study process. Benedetto requested the IDC
send an acknowledgment of appreciation to Paul. Benedetto continued stating due to
medical and retirement reasons, he prefers staying involved with the IDC and offered to
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remain Vice Chair. Tapper made a motion to elect Mike Benedetto as 2007 Vice
Chair of the IDe. Van Allen seconded the motion and with no further discussion.
the motion carried.
Tapper made a motion to table election of the 2007 IDC Chair. Dahl-Fleming
seconded the motion and with no fUrther discussion, the motion carried.
Benedetto and Koropchak to meet to discuss recommendations for Chair.
Barger made a motion to elect Koropchak as the 2007 IDC Secretary. VanAllen
seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion carried.
Review and vote to amend or re-affirm the IDC 2006 Action Statement. Orl!:anizational
and Membershio Guidelines (discuss meetinl!: date and time). and 2006 Goals and
Tasks for 2007. Dahl-Fleming made a motion to table Item D. Seconded by
Tapper and with no fUrther discussion, the motion carried.
9.
Other Business.
A. Chamber Uodates - Haiby reported the Monticello Chamber was named among the
top 25 Chambers in Minnesota by membership size. They are looking into a Grow
Minnesota Program for business retention, they elected to discontinue the Government
Affairs Committee due to lack of activity, and the February meeting will feature a
presentation about credit rating.
B. Next IDC meeting: - Koropchak informed members that she will not be present at the
March meeting and asked if they wanted to meet or cancel the March meeting. The
membership agreed they need to meet on March 6, 2007, and Dahl-Fleming
volunteered to take minutes. Koropchak noted she would prepare and mail the March
agenda.
10. Adjournment.
Dahl-Fleming made a motion to adjourn the February IDC meeting. VanAllen seconded
the motion and with no further business, the IDC meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
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January 19, 2007
Mr. Ronald Obeidzinski, Vice President
Mills Fleet Farm
512 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
RE:
FILE NO:
Monticello - Zoning Applications for Mills Fleet Farm
191.07 - 07.02
Dear Mr. Obeidzinski:
It was a pleasure meeting with you last week in relation to your interest in the development of
a Mills Fleet Farm facility along Chelsea Road in Monticello. The City asked me, as its
consulting City Planner, to forward an outline of the application process that you will need to
follow as you work toward the required City zoning approvals for such a facility. It is my
understanding that your engineering consultant, Bruce Buxton of Widseth Smith Nolting has
a copy of the City's Development Guide which describes the calendar and submission
requirements for the various applications.
The specific approvals that you will need are as follows:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Industrial to Commercial Retail.
2. Rezoning from 1-1A, Light Industrial to 8-4, Regional Business District.
3. Preliminary Plat to subdivide the gas/convenience parcel from the larger retail
parcel.
4, Conditional Use Permit for Outside Storage and Display for the main store.
5. Conditional Use Permit for a Motor Fuel Station/Convenience store.
6. Conditional Use Permit for a Car Wash.
7. Conditional Use Permit for Comprehensive Sign Plan.
As we discussed, the project will also require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) which would be prepared by the City's engineering staff and consultants. We have
asked the engineering firm (WSB) to prepare an estimate of the cost of that study and
forward it to you.
It appears that based upon the preliminary materials you had provided to the City that the
pylon sign for the main store falls within the City's requirements if the fuel station sign is
modified to a monument-style design with a maximum height reducecl from the proposed 30
feet to 18 feet. We would need to evaluate the entire sign package to be sure, but it appears
that with this modification, the sign proposals would meet the City's requirements. Without
this modification, you would need to seek a variance to the sign regulations.
Mr. Ronald Obeidzinski
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At the meeting, we discussed the screening wall that surrounds the storage area. It appears
to staff that with the materials and landscaping shown in the concept package, this structure
would meet the City's ordinance allowances.
At this time, there do not appear to be any other variances or other approvals that would be
necessary to process this request. If you wish, you may apply for all of these applications
concurrently.
Because the City of Monticello has an active development environment, there are several
projects underway that have allowed the City to receive comments from the public, and your
proposed project is no exception. As a part of these interactions, the City has heard
anecdotally from some of the industrial property owners along Chelsea Road about concems
over the location of the Fleet Farm facility on the proposed property. We do not have a
measure of the depth of these concems, but we wanted you to be aware of them as you
proceed through the formal process of changing the land use designations on the subject
site.
We raise these comments at this time as we would offer the option of pursuing the
Comprehensive Plan amendment and Rezoning on an approval track prior to the remainder
of the more specific applications. The materials that you have already prepared would serve
adequately to support. If these land use applications were ultimately approved, you would
then be free to proceed with the remainder of the application package without concern that
the basics of the land use would be challenged. Nonetheless, as we mention above, you are
welcome to pursue the entire package of applications at once if you prefer. Staff will provide
whatever support is necessary to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible.
I hope that you find this information helpful. If you have any questions at any time, please do
not hesitate to contact myself or Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator at your convenience. Thank
you for your interest in the City of Monticello.
Cordially,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS,INC.
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Stephen W. Grittman, AICP
Principal
cc: Jeff O'Neill
Bruce Buxton
Charlie Pfeffer
Comprehensive Plan Task Force Meeting #3
. Recap of Recom~endations
· Review and summary of consensus reached
at this meeting
· HKGi will prepare written summary for your
review
· Opportunity to discuss at next meeting
~.' Preview of Next ~~:ting
· Thursday, March 15
· 7 :00 p.m. at Monticello Community Center
· Last Task Force meeting
· Commercial Development
· Capacity for future growth
7E" · Conversion of other land uses
· Downtown
· Other issues
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7 A. Economic Development Report.
LEADS:
* Walker In-Store has committed to Monticello and the TIP process is in progress with the
Council to hold a public hearing on adoption of the TIP Plan April 23, 2007. Staff and city
consultants met with Brian Walker and his wife and architect on February 20 for their free Pre-
Design Consultation. The 10,240 sq ft facility with employee II full-time people at an average
wage-level of at least $18.81 without benefits and is located along Dalton Court. It is
anticipated we will close on the land around the 1 st of May. The company is relocating from
Albertville where they currently lease space. The 30-day notice for the County to make
comment with take place while I'm out of the office.
* HRA offers were made to two companies on February 16 after receiving completed
applications. One for construction ofa 12,500 sq ft facility and the second for a 15,000 sq ft
facility.
* Talked with another company on February 15. Looking to construct a 10,000+ sq ft facility.
Application forms were given.
* Local contractor - 15,000 sq ft bldg for manufacturer. Application forms mailed.
* Leads reported in February still on active list.
BRE-
We closed on the Karlsburger equipment loan on February 28. GMEF Loan No. 025 is for
$200,000. They are planning to move in around March 1. They are so excited about their new
facility and have invited the IDC, HRA, and EDA out after I return.
The HRA disbursed the remaining balance of the Transformation Home Loan in February for
the property located on Elm Street.
February 21 I attended the Senate Hearing at the Capitol on Murphy Bill 724 along with
O'Neill, Wojchuski, and Grabinski. Bill 724 is a bill introduced to give host cities of generating
plants an even playing field (request for 3% class rate) based on the request from Xcel Energy
for personal property valuation reduction.
February 23 attended Town Talk with Senator Amy Koch and Representative Bruce Anderson
held at the VFW Monticello.
Marketing - February 26 Paul and I met for a second time with the SCSU students. Students
are focusing on research of life sciences: Three companies and world-wide industrial parks to
determine commonalities and why and secondly, Monticello current assets (tour to be
scheduled) and future needs. Attached is the Council update of February 26. The contract has
been signed for a new billboard location along 1-94 beginning in August. We plan to update or
give a new life to the current design.
March 1 I'm scheduled to meet with the Mayor, Jeff, and Chadwick relative to his interest to
sell Otter Creek Crossing parcels.
Attached are some upcoming events sponsored by the County Partnership. FYI
The next Comp Plan update meeting is March 15 at 7:00 p.m., The meeting will focus on
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Commercial. Note session deals with conversion of other land uses.
Also attached are copies of the IDC recommendation letter to the Council February 12 and
IDC consensus to the Planning Commission February 6.
I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE FROM MARCH 5 AND RETURNING APRIL 2.
I PLAN TO TAKE MY LAPTOP AND CAN BE REACHED AT
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COUNCIL UPDATE
February 26, 2007
by Ollie Koropchak
The following is an update and background to the direction taken by the Marketing Subcommittee
members of Paul Kleinwachter, Don Tomann, Lynn Dahl-Fleming, Mary Barger, Darrin Lahr, Brad
Barger, Dan Frie, and Koropchak.
In late 2006, the Marketing Subcommittee analyzed their marketing strategy to determine if the goal to
create jobs at sustainable wage-levels was indeed being met. In other words, are we marketing to the
desired audience (targeted businesses)? First, the group felt with the Comp Plan update, the
development activities within the City of Monticello, and the proposed fiber optics; the City of
Monticello has much to offer as a means of promoting the city for business and residential development.
Secondly, noting that the Comp Plan Update, HRA, and IDC goals were consistent: Promoting wage
levels that provide incomes needed to purchase decent housing, support local businesses, and support
local government services, and to encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses in
Monticello; the subcommittee did some brainstorming and information gathering on how to achieve
those goals.
One of the ideas of the preliminary brainstorming was: In order to create high-end wage levels, the City
of Monticello needs to explore the potential to partner with local and regional educational/training
institutions to create a facility for training and coordinating programs which meet the needs of the
targeted and existing industries. An ideal site discussed for such a training facility and spin-off business
campus was the 33-acre site west ofUMC and next to the Monticello High School. Would such a
training campus not set Monticello apart from other communities and meet the over-all goals of the
City?
Each member gathered some information by contacting individuals in the areas of education (St. Cloud
State University [SCSU]), transportation (St. Cloud Regional Airport), Medtronics Campus (City of
Moundsview), high-end hotels, and the life-science industries. The group was energized after gathering
information and thereafter contacted SCSU and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to
conduct a Feasibility Study identifying current assets and shortcomings of Monticello as a potential
location of a high tech/life science industrial park. The subcommittee looks at the Feasiblity Study as
the first step of many steps, to establishing a potential partnership with the local, regional, and state
educational/training institutions. Education/training produces skilled workers, increases income
levels, and is a strong marketing tool.
On February 12, Paul Kleinwachter and Koropchak met with the nine SCSU students and staff
assigned to working on the Monticello Feasibility Study. It was determined to narrow the study to
focus on the life sciences. To include high tech would not allow the students time to complete a
comprehensive study. The Study completion and presentation is scheduled for the end of April or first
part of May.
Attached is the City of Monticello Statement of Purpose.
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City of Monticello Statement of Purpose
The City of Monticello is seeking information on the Life Sciences industry to
supplement their comprehensive plan, specifically those aspects that pertain to future
industrial development in the city. The student consultants in charge of the City of
Monticello project have come up with the following objectives based on the needs of the
City and the available resources of the team. I. To present to the City a detailed
summary of the Life Sciences industry including any current and expected future trends.
2. To establish a list of criteria that prospective life science organizations look for when
seeking out new cities to establish their company in, as well as what amenities they
expect the city to provide to them. 3. To analyze the assets of the City of Monticello to
determine which of these criteria and amenities they already possess, and which they
should focus on developing in the future to attract these types of companies.
The student consultant team looks forward to working with the City of Monticello on this
project. The team is confident that the objectives listed above can be accomplished with
a high degree of quality and that we will be able to present the city with a professional
project and presentation upOn completion. We are requesting a representative from the
city sign this document acknowledging that the above listed outcomes are consistent with
the city's expectations of what the team will provide to the city.
Authorized Representative City of Monticello
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
February 9, 2007
IDC Mission Statement
"To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to
maintain a favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello."
Dear Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Members Brian Stumpf, Tom Perrault, Wayne Mayer, and Susie
Wojchouski:
The members of the Industrial Development Committee (IDC) want to acknowledge their appreciation
to IDC Council Liaison Mayor Herbst and Council Member Mayer for attending the IDC meetings and
the IDC hopes the shared dialogue enhances the over-all economic development efforts of the City of
Monticello.
At the IDC meeting of February 6, 2007, the members discussed the proposed Chelsea Road
reconstruction project and reviewed the process leading up to the January 22,2007, City Council
action to accept the Feasibility Report for the Reconstruction of Chelsea Road (CSAH 18 to Fallon
Avenue) and the upcoming February 12, 2007, Public Hearing and consideration to order the
reconstruction project. The IDC members noted these factors:
1. The estimated reconstruction project cost includes a 28% indirect cost for engineering, legal,
and administration fees which appears excessive.
2. The proposed reconstruction project appears to be moving too quickly given the adjacent
property owners were first notified of the proposed project in January and the complexity of all
issues.
3. The stated 2007 commencement date for reconstruction of Chelsea Road is not stated in the
May 2005 Assessment Agreement between the City and Monticello Industrial Park, Inc.
4. In a comparative assessment of the current condition of Chelsea Road and Fallon Avenue,
Fallon Avenue appears to have the greatest need for reconstruction.
5. With the unknown timing of a potential application to re-zone the parcel ofland located
south of Chelsea Road from Light IndustriallBusiness Campus to Retail, it appears the urgency
and need to reconstruct Chelsea Road at this time is not warranted.
Based on the above factors, the IDC approved the following motion of recommendation:
"The IDC recommends the City Council defer reconstruction of Chelsea Road until
such time a re-zone or a major buyer deems the need to reconstruct Chelsea Road and
recommends the City Council seek competitive bids for the engineer and management
project costs."
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February 9, 2007
Page 2
The IDC requests the City Council consider their recommendation for approval. Should you have
questions, please contact me at 763-263-7625 or another member of the IDC.
Respectfully,
ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mike Benedetto
Vice Chair
c: IDC Members and File
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RECOMMENDATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM NO.5
FEBRUARY 6, 2007.
At the IDC meeting of February 6,2007, the members discussed the following industrial related item:
Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for a simple subdivision in an 1-2 (Heavy Industrial)
District. Applicant: Steve Birkeland, Jr.
IDC position: The IDC agreed with the recommendation of staff provided the Exhibit Z conditions are
met.
Central Minnesota Area Job Fair 2007
Feeling a little overwhelmed...
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You are invited
to exhibit at the
Central
Minnesota Area
Job Fair 2007!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
1 :00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monticello High School
. Extensively Advertised. Free Parking. 1500 Job Seekers Last Year ·
To register and be included in the employer directory, you must return the enclosed
registration form and payment by:
March 10,2007
Questions... call Tim at 763-271-3722 or Bob at 763-271-3766
Supported and Sponsored by:
Monticello WorkForce Center, Wright County Economic
Development Partnership, Drummer/Wright County Journal-Press,
Elk River Star News, West Sherburne Tribune/Citizen, KRWC 1360
AM, and the Chambers of Commerce from: Becker, Big Lake,
Buffalo, Elk River, 1-94 West and Monticello
11:38 FEB 23, 2007 TO: OLLIE KOROPCHAK
Minnesota Trade Office
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DOING BUSINESS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
CE-Marking:
""hat Manufacturers Need to Know
CE:
for anyone wishing [0 sell a wide variety of manufactured good 50 in the
European Union, the LE.Marklng Is an essential 'trade passport" that allows
products to be sold freely throughout theEU. The marking certltl.es that the
products comply with EUI'Opcean health. safety, envtronmen13.1 and consumer
protection requirements, A clear understandlng 01 the ortlclalproduct directives and
certifying proceu are cnlclal for anyone eyeIng theE'llropean marketplace.
TIlls seminar foCUSes OD madllae11' andntedkal products. we'll dlscu5$ the EU
dlroctiws and examine prodUcts that may follow the self-certification process and those
that must be clroll.ed by a European Notlll.edBody.. Manufacturers. of other products
requIring CE-ltlrking will find the program useful,
i\'e'Ucover the details of the new Macblnery Dlrectlve (ZOO6/4Z/EC) that wiD nplace the
current d.lrectlve (98/37/Ec) and amendments. A1tbough enforcement goes Into effect
December 1009, now's the right time to get acquainted wltl:1 tl:1e speCifics otme dlrectlve.
In addition, we'lIltiscuss tM WEEE (Waste 'Electrical and Electronic EquIpment) and
RoHS (Restriction Of Certain Hazardous Sllbstances in Electrlcal amlElec Ironic Equipment)
Directives for companies that sell a broad range 01 electrical goods In the EU. We'll discuss
the directives. how they were developed. the types of p.roducts covered. exemptions.
implementation, compliance, and definitlon of the "producer,'
Particlpallls wlllrec~ve copies of directives and related bandDuts.
(f the European UniOllls in your
international marketing plans,
you can't atforcllo mlss this
seminar. *
About the Speaker
Wonne Halpaus is senior part-
ner at QNET ILC/B,V., a quality
assurance and International
trade consultln,g:llnn speelallz-
Ing; In CE-Marklng and European
Directive consultl.ng. QNET liC
Is beadqll3rltred in Elk River.
Millllt!sola with European Union
office s in thl! United ICtngdom
and the Netb.erlands. *
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'0_: 8:30 to noon. R~isttatlon begins at 8 a.m.
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PlWI, MN 55101. 2nd Roor (skyway level)
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To register by mall. e-mail, tt1ephont or fax., see
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Upcoming Events
March 2007
Transportation Improvement Plans for WriJ!ht Countv
Date: March 14,2007
Time: 11 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 pm
Cost: $25 members / $40 non-members
Location: Silver Springs Golf Course, Monticello
Presentations by: Graig Robinson, MNDOT,
Claudia Dumont, MNDOT &
Wayne Finga1son, County Engineer
$500 Gateway Sponsor - WSB & Associates
April 2007
Retail Analvsis of WriJ!ht Countv
Date: April 25, 200~
Time: 11 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 pIT
Cost: $25 members / $40 non-memben
Location: Cinemagic Theater (3rd floor:
Presented by: Jim McComb, McComb Groul
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
March 6th, 2007
6:00 PM
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Commissioners:
Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, Barry Voight, Charlotte Gabler
Council Liaison:
Brian Stompf
Staff:
Jeff O'Neill, Aogela Schumaon, Gary Aoderson, OHie Koropchak,
Kimberly Holien and Steve Grittman - NAC
1. Can to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of February 6th, 2007.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen comments.
5. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage Planned Unit
Development approval for an in1ine retail center at Union Crossings.
Applicant: Ryan Companies US, Inc.
6. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Development
Stage Planned Unit Development approval for a multi-tenant shopping center, Final Plat
Approval and Conditional Use Permit approval for a drive through lane at Union Crossings.
Applicant: Ryan Companies US, Inc.
7. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for an amendment to the MonticeHo Zoning
Ordinance Section 2-2 (pJ) defining public signs and an amendment to Section 3-9 regulating
signs to address off-site, quasi-public signs.
Applicant: City ofMonticeHo
8. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request to establish an overlay district applied to
Properties along River Street, and an amendment to the MonticeHo Zoning Ordinance Section
3-3 (F) regulating front yard setback averaging.
Applicant: City of MonticeHo (NAC)
9. Consideration of the creation of an Interim Amendment to Section 9-1 the City Code regulating traffic, aHowing
City to grant permission to the Chamber of Commerce to place a sign within the City right-of-way for a temporary
period of time.
10. Adjourn
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
2006 ACTION STATEMENT
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~vD.
Mission Statement
To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable
and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
Puroose
To operate as an independent lobbying organization structured to influence and assist industrial
development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota. In the broadest context focus on overall
industrial development and developers.
Goals and Direction
1. To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential.
2. To review and assess the implementation of the industrial marketing plan developed in
conjunction with the HRA for the City of Monticello.
3. To rate the effectiveness ofthe use of the industrial marketing plan.
4. To assign time and effort when and where it is deemed necessary to accomplish industrial
development.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
I. Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
a.m. in the Monticello City Hall, Bridge Room. Special meetings may be called by the
Chairperson and Executive Director.
II. Obiective: As written and adopted by the Annual Industrial Development Committee Action
Statement.
III. Committee Size: While there is no set or definite size established, it is generally understood
that the committee will not exceed 16-18 members.
IV. Make-uD the Committee: Committee members must either work or reside in the community of
greater Monticello. Individuals who are involved in an occupation or profession that provides
services to the community of Monticello but is not headquartered within the community may
also serve as members of the committee.
Standing Committee Members:
The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IDC as non-
voting members.
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint a voting
member to the IDC.
City Staff Members: Non-voting.
Administrator of the City of Monticello.
Economic Development Director ofthe City of Monticello.
Chief Building Official of the City of Monticello.
V. Officers: The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary shall be elected annually at
the January meeting. Length of office term shall not exceed three consecutive years.
Minutes of each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary. Committee correspondence
are the responsibility of the Economic Development Director.
VI. Lenl!th of MembershiD Term: Members shall serve for three year terms on a three year
rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year. Individuals
wishing to continue serving on the committee may so indicate prior to the expiration of their
term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the Industrial Development
Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation.
IDC ORGANIZA TIONAUMEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES.
PAGE 2
VII. Fillinl! a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive
Director. The Industrial Development Committee must confirm all new members by a majority
vote.
VIII. Membershio Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each
member is expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings in any given year. A year is defined
as beginning on the 1st ofJanuary and ending the 31th of December.
C\0.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT
To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a
favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
2006 ];)C GOALS AliD TASKS
GOALS: ~~
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1. Provide support for recruitment efforts of addItional industrial businesses to lucate in Monticello
(recruitment of industry).
TASK:
1. Request Marketing Committee provide an annual report to evaluate the effectiveness ofthe
marketing efforts for the Monticello Business Center.
2. Monitor need for additional purchase ofland currently under Contract for Deed in the
Monticello Business Center and the need to authorize feasibility study for construction of
Phase II infrastructure.
3. Continue participation in the industrial business prospect tours.
4. Recognize new industrial businesses via an open house when appropriate.
2. Continue business retention and expansion (BRE) programs for the industrial business sector
(retention).
TASK:
1. Encourage and provide process for mayor and council members to acknowledge industrial
businesses.
2. Develop "yes/no or check box" survey to communicate between local industries and
city/council regarding specific operational issues such as transportation/traffic, fiber optics,
skilled work force, utility (electrical/telephone) reliability, etc.
3. BRE visit by IDC member(s) and Economic Development Director to individual
manufacturers.
3. Coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce the annual Industrial Luncheon, recognize an
industrial business, and develop criteria for recognition.
4. Encourage local newspaper to feature an industrial section or individual business articles.
5. Schedule tours oflocal manufacturers (outside normal IDC meetings.)
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3. Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential (land).
TASK:
I. Research sites for future industrial development (through comprehensive plan/orderly
annexation.)
1. Develop funding source(s) for future land purchase and encourage the HRA and Council to
establish annual matching fund account.
2. Discuss trends of future industrial parks.
4. Research transportation and traffic issues (transportation).
FOCUS:
1. 1-94 to six lanes.
I. I-94/0rchard Road Interchange.
2. Intra-city traffic circulation including round-abouts.
3. Trunk Highway 25 upgrade to four-lanes between Monticello and Buffalo.
4. Light rail and/or expansion of commuter bus system from Rogers to Monticello.
TASK:
1. Invite WSB Traffic Engineer or someone other for purpose to gather information on current
and proposed transportation projects.
\. Form partnerships with Wright County, Mayor/council to lobby for joint transportation
goals.
2. Develop lobbying network amongst IDC members, local industries, and legislators.
3. Research lobbying effort with local chamber(s).
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Monticello Industrial Development Committee
Attn: Mike Benedetto, Vice President
City of Monticello
Monticello, MN 55362
February 15,2007
RE: Gratitude and Resignation
Dear Mike and Committee;
It is with deep gratitude that I express my thanks to the City of Monticello and to you my
fellow committee members for the opportunity to serve the community of Monticello as a
member of the Industrial Development Committee. I have been deeply touched by the
reverence and passion with which you as fellow committee members have met the
challenges of the mission of this committee.
As you know, I have made a life choice to follow an educational pursuit at St John's
School of Theology that will require my full time attention for the foreseeable future.
Therefore, I must offer my resignation from the committee and from the presidency of
this committee.
I leave you in the full trust that the committee is in good hands and that you will continue
to work to find the future common good for our community!
S: At yout wi I, I offer my continuing services as a liaison for the cooperative market
research pfoj t between St Cloud University and the Marketing Sub-Committee for the
IndustriallD elopment Committee. Please advise me if/when my services are no longer
needed in1t), s position.
1700 I I 68th Street SE
Big Lake, MN 55309
pkleinwac@yahoo.com
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