IEDC Agenda - 04/05/2022AGENDA
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 — 7:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: Wright County Government Center in Buffalo
3650 Braddock Ave NE, Room 1300
Participants who choose to attend remotely may join via Microsoft Teams:
Click here to join meeting; Teams
Members: Chairperson Liz Calpas, Vice Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Joni Pawelk, Bill Fair,
Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Don
Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Eric Olson, Kathleen Massmann
Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Dave
Tombers, Tim Zipoy
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes:
a. March 1st, 2022 meeting minutes
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
4. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
• Prospects List
• Project Update
• Building Permits
• Marketing IMCP Project (Online Survey) Update
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
c. City Council
d. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
• Update on LaPointe Mfg. 3-11-22 Visit
Next Visit - Volunteers
e. Chamber of Commerce
5. Tour of New Wright County Government Center — led by Darek Vetsch, County
Commissioner, District 2
6. Adjournment (8:00am)
MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
The meeting will be In -Person -Remote hybrid to accommodate those who prefer to minimize contact with
others due to COVID-19. The North Mississippi Room at the MCC will be set up to allow attendees to
socially spread out.
Participants who choose to attend remotely will be able to do so via Go -To:
Web Link: http i/loin/294416277
Phone Dial In #: United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Members Present: Chairperson Liz Calpas, Vice Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Joni Pawelk, Bill
Fair, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer,
Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Eric Olson
Liaisons Present: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers
1. Call to Order
President Liz Calpas called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to order at 7:05
a.m.
The IEDC was joined by two Monticello High School Students, Emily Zukaina Al -
Mohamed and Natalie Emmerich, as well as Monticello business owner Greg Ashfeld.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. February 111, 2022 meeting minutes
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2022. ERIC OLSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
None
4. Consideration of Recommending ADDroval of Prospective New Member
Jim Thares noted that the applicant, Kathleen Massmann, is the owner of Healing
Moments counseling center. They recently moved into a new building in the Pointes-At-
Cedar mixed-use development along the Cedar Street side, across from Pizza Ranch.
There was minimal discussion among the group.
SARAH KORTMANSKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
KATHLEEN MASSMANN AS A NEW MEMBER, SUBJECT TO CITY COUCIL
FINAL DECISION ON MARCH 14, 2022. WAYNE ELAM SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Consideration of Update - CET Grant Task Component - Industrial Land Capacity
Analysis — Angela Schumann and Jim Thares
Community Development Director Angela Schumann and Economic Development
Manager Jim Thares presented on the agenda item.
6. Retorts (Verbal Retorts):
a. Economic Development
• Prospects List
• 2022 BR&E Visits - Volunteers for Visits
Mr. Thares provided an overview of the prospect list and the project updates to
the IEDC and the public guest attendees. It was recommended that the IEDC
members may want to volunteer to attend the upcoming BR&E Visit scheduled
for March 11, 2022 as that is a core part of the 2022 Action Statements. Sarah
Kortmansky and Randy Skarphol volunteered to attend.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting agenda scheduled for March 1, 2022.
c. City Council
City Administrator Rachel Leonard provided an update on recent Council action
and upcoming meetings.
d. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) update
Jolene Foss was absent, so Jim Thares provided an update from notes sent by
Jolene. The Wright County EDP recently completed its 2022-2024 Strategic
Plan. It is very comprehensive and can be found on the website.
e. Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Marcy Anderson
provided an update on Chamber news and upcoming events.
7. Adiournment (8:OOam)
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MONTICELLO IEDC. LUKE DAHLHEIMER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:02 A.M.
Date of
Contact
L/12/2016
L/17/2016
/22/2017
/22/2018
1/29/2018
12/14/2018
3/28/2019
5/9/2019
8/16/2019
9/19/2019
1/20/2020
8/27/2020
12/23/2020
11/5/2020
03/31/2022
Building -Facility Retained lobs New lobs Total Investment Project Status
65,000 sq. ft. 0 55- $2,500,000 Active Search
100
58,000 sq. ft. 205 60 $10,831,000 Almost Done
70,000 sq. ft. 0 49 $5,480,000 On Hold
20,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to $4,500,000 On Hold
20
12,000 sq. ft. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stage
Project Comet
PROSPECT LIST
Company Name
Business Category Project Description
MN DEED Prospect
Metal Mfg. Exist Facility + Equip
Project Armstrong
Precision Machining New Facility Constr. + Equip
UMC
Co -Working Space
Project #6580
Metal Mfg. New Facility Constr.
Karlsburger Foods
Food Prod uc Facilty Expansion
Project Blitzen
Precision Machining Exist Bldg or New Const.
03/31/2022
Building -Facility Retained lobs New lobs Total Investment Project Status
65,000 sq. ft. 0 55- $2,500,000 Active Search
100
58,000 sq. ft. 205 60 $10,831,000 Almost Done
70,000 sq. ft. 0 49 $5,480,000 On Hold
20,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to $4,500,000 On Hold
20
12,000 sq. ft. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stage
Project Comet
Commercial Bus
New Const.
1,700 sq. ft. +/-
7
$700,000
Active Search
Project Nutt
Co -Working Space
Existing Building
?
?
?
?
Concept Stage
Project FSJP
Light Mfg -Res. Lab
New Construction
20,000 sq. ft.
0
20+/-
$1,400,000
Active Search
Project Jaguar
Office
New Construction
22,000 sq. ft.
22
4
$2,700,000
Active Search
Project Kata
Service
New Construction
22,000 to 35,000 sq.
0
25
$7,900,000
Concept Stage
ft.
Project Panda v3
Service -Child Care
New Construction
10,500 sq. ft.
0
21
$4,100,000
Active Search
Project Nuss
Combo Service -sale
New Construction
30,000 sq. ft.
0
20 to
$3,500,000
Almost Done
30
Project TO
Industrial
Existing or New Construction
10,000 to 15,000 sq.
0
5 to 7
$800,000
Concept Stage
ft.
Project Flower
Office
Existing
7,000-8,000 sq. ft.
0
12
$750,000
Concept Stage
2/16/2021
3/19/2021
2/28/2022
6/16/2021
6/30/2021
7/29/2021
10/28/2021
Project Cold
Industrial -Warehouse -Di
New Construction
80,000 sq. ft.
0
21
$12,000,000
Concept Stage
stri
Project Orion
Warehouse-Distributi
New Construction
832,500 sq. ft.
0
500
$125,000,000
Active Search
on
Project Emma II
Light Ind -Assembly
New Construction
20,000 sq. ff.
0
4
$1,350,000
Active Search
Project UBAA
Child Care Services
New Construction or Exist
5,000 sq. ft.
0
14 to 19
$2,000,000
Act Search
Project Ecosphere
Industrial Tech Mfg.
New Construction
1,000,000 sq. ft.
0
1122
$85,000,000
Act Search
Project BA710
Lt Assem-Distribute
New Construction
6,500 to 7,000 sq. ft
0
10
$650,000
Active Search
' Project Stallion
Technology Service
New Construction
42,000 sq. ft.
40
$3,600,000
Active Search
2/7/2022 I Project Shepherd Lt Assembly Distribution New Construction 75,000 sq. ft.
11
Contacts: M =05 YTD = 07
75 $10,500,000 Active Search
Economic Growth Since 2021- Project Update
03-30-22
Commercial/Industrial Square Footage/Values as available:
Storage Link West - all new buildings = 84,344 sq ft
Due North Car Wash = 8,208 sq ft new building $2,600,000
Take 5 Car Wash = 4,146 sq ft new building $1,800,000
ALDI expansion = 963.50 sq ft expansion
Running expansion = 13,962 sq ft expansion $1,900,000
Lazy Days = 45,635 sq ft existing building
Jensen Machining = 6,000 sq ft expansion $500,000
Nuss Truck & Equipment = 30,000 sq ft new building $2,600,000
UMC = 58,000 sq ft expansion $6,000,000
Suburban Mfg.= 21,400 sq ft expansion construction inJuneorJuly2022
Total Since January 2021 = 272,658.5 sq ft $14,400,000++ (conservative)
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION
2020 - 4th
2021 - 4th
PERMIT TYPE
Qtr.
Valuation
YTD
Valuation
Qtr.
Valuation
YTD
Valuation
Single Family
23
4,459,923
68
12,473,308
10
1,845,000
56
10,712,880
Multi -Family
0
0
51
6,750,000
0
0
144
20,625,000
Comercial-Industrial New - Remodel - Addition
4
491,566
21
2,043,966
2
391,117
18
780,002
Remodel -decks -Miscellaneous
37
169,085
286
394,385
62
585,906
201
2,124,670
HVAC -Mechanical
44
36,249
210
97,715
62
199
20,500
Plumbing
38
N/A
141
1,600
42
N/A
143
N/A
Zoning
Land Alteration
Fire
Notes
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION
2022 - 1st
2021 - 1st
PERMIT TYPE
Qtr.
Valuation
YTD
Valuation
Qtr.
Valuation
YTD
Valuation
Single Family
11
2,652,651
11
2,652,651
16
3,894,592
16
3,894,592
Multi -Family
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comercial-Industrial New - Remodel - Addition
4
1,383,7601
4
1,383,760
5
1,790,445
5
1,790,445
Remodel -decks -Miscellaneous
64
4,717,99711
64
4,717,997
92
4,292,469
92
4,292,469
HVAC -Mechanical
52
0
52
0
49
7,191
49
7,191
Plumbing
24
0
24
0
50
7,294
50
7,294
Notes
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, Eric Hagen and Teri Lehner
Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler
Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Hayden Stensgard, and
Ron Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Joint Workshop Minutes—January 10, 2022
b. Regular Meeting Minutes— February 2, 2022
c. Special Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2022
d. Regular Meeting Minutes — March 1, 2022
C. Citizen Comments
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
E. Consideration to approve agenda
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Co -location of
Antenna Including Revision/Repair on an Existing Telecommunication Antenna
Support Structure in the Industrial and Business Campus (IBC) District
Applicant: Michael Clust
B. Consideration of an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit
Development for Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Pine
Street Sub -District of the Central Community District (CCD)
Applicant: SMJ International, LLC.
C. Consideration of Rezoning to a Planned Unit Development, Development Stage
Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of Country Club Manor First
Addition, a Proposed 30 Unit Twin -Home (60 Housing Units) Development in the
R-3, Medium Density Residential District
Applicant: Headwaters Development, LLC.
D. Consideration of an Amendment to Planned Unit Development of Featherstone,
Development Stage Planned Unit Development for Featherstone, Development
and Final Stage Planned Unit Development and Preliminary and Final Plat of
Featherstone 6t" Addition, a 21 unit single-family residential development, and
Rezoning to R-1 for Outlot A, Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-7, Block 2, and Lots 1-3,
Block 3 of the proposed plat of Featherstone 6t" Addition and Rezoning to PUD
for Outlot B, Featherstone 6t" Addition.
Applicant: Gold Nugget Development, Inc.
E. Consideration of an Amendment to an Interim Use Permit for
Extraction/Excavation of Materials in the B-3 (Highway Business) and the B-4
(Regional Business) Districts
Applicant: City of Monticello
F. Consideration of an Amendment to the City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance for
adoption of The Pointes at Cedar Planned Development District and an
amendment to the City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance for an amendment to the
boundary of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District
Applicant: City of Monticello
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. PC 2022 -XX, Finding that the
Establishment of TIF District 1-44 is Consistent with the City of Monticello
Comprehensive Plan (Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan)
B. Community Development Director's Report
4. Added Items
5. Adjournment
Jim Thares
From: Jolene Foss <JoleneF@wrightpartnership.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 11:43 AM
To: Jim Thares
Subject: BRE Summary -LaPointe MFG
Good morning Jim,
Here is a summary of our visit -let me know if you think this is accurate. you can include it in the packet if you
wish.
BRE Summary:
Toby LaPointe of LaPointe MFG welcomed the WCEDP and the Monticello Industrial Economic Development
Committee for a BRE visit on March 11th, 2022.
LaPointe MFG began in 2013 in Elk River where it was located for 8 years. They moved to Monticello in 2021.
This is their only location. This site is owned, and the leadership team is working with the owner's son on a
future succession plan.
The company manufactures extrusion dies from steel and stainless-steel disks that are used in the production
of pet food and aqua feed products. These dies are made in a variety of shapes and sizes and are shipped both
domestically and internationally. They are acquiring steel from Nashville and Connecticut, and trying to stock
up on stainless-steel due to some supply chain difficulty. Some of the countries they export to include Egypt,
Australia, Canada, Kenya, and South Africa, as well as locally to cities like Delano.
LaPointe has seen an increase in sales and demand for their product in the recent past.
Currently, LaPointe has three (3) full-time employees at this facility, which is an increase by one (1) from last
year. There is a desire to increase employees as sales are predicted to continue to increase by at least 10%
annually due to the increased capacity at this new location. There is a desire to hire a trained machinist, but
willing to train if necessary. The preferred training would be Tool and Die Maker, CAD (Computer Aided
Design) Training is desired, as well.
Toby expressed interest in more information regarding SBA Loans as he feels the cost to export is high, and
the cost for steel and stainless steel is rising, as well. He commented that the community is a good fit for his
needs, it is quiet here. He did mention that the business park design does seem to be a bit tough for semis, but
nothing of grave concern. At this time, there was no specific follow up requested from this visit.
Thanks,
Jolene
Jolene Foss
Executive Director
320.534.8344 Cell
763-496-5593 Office
3650 Braddock Ave NE
Buffalo, MN 55313