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IEDC Agenda - 12/06/2022AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, December 06, 2022 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center 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. November 1, 2022 meeting minutes 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 4. Overview - 2023 IEDC Leadership positions and CY2023 Action Statements and Activities — Expected Timeline for Readopting new Action Statements 5. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development • Prospects List • Project Update b. Planning Commission c. City Council d. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) e. Chamber of Commerce 6. Next Meeting Reminder— Date: January 3, 2023 7. Adjournment (B:OOam) Minutes - Draft INDUSTRIAL& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, November 01, 2022 - 7:00 a.m. Monticello Community Center, North Mississippi Room Participants who chose to attend remotely joined via Microsoft Teams. Members: Vice Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Eric Olson, Kathleen Massmann Liaisons: Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson 1. Call to Order Vice Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky called the meeting to order at 7:01 a.m. 2. Approve Minutes: DEREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY ANDREW TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda No additional items were added. 4. 2022 Manufacturing Appreciation Breakfast— Follow Up Critique -Discussion Jim Thares provided an overview of the Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast on October 13, 2022. Eric Olson praised the speaker, Dr King Banaian. Joni Pawelk inquired how many manufacturers were represented at the event. The objective for next year is to have more manufacturers attend. 5. Table Topic — 2022 Regional CEDS Update and Discussion Jim Thares provided an overview and walk through of the Region 7W 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Report. Region 7W includes Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright County. Please forward comments to Mr. Thares. The report highlights that the four economic cornerstones of the study are human capital, economic competitiveness, community resources, and foundational assets. In 7W over the next 10 year there is a projected 117,904 job openings that will occur. Retired people leaving the workforce is a part of that calculation. Through 2021 7W housed 11,500 businesses providing 172,903 jobs. This makes up 6.1% of jobs in the state. But the annual wage is $13,780 less than the state average. In 7W has seen a decrease in the number of small businesses that employ 500 or more people. Non -employer Establishments (self-employed) with a single owner has increased in 7W. The number is growing and is keeping up with the state, particularly in Stearns County. Large employers which have closed or are in the process of closing include the Electrolux Plant in St. Cloud, Sherco in Becker, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) and the Sartell Paper Mill. This has a large impact on the number of jobs and tax bases for the various cities. The strategic direction and/or action plan includes specific statements pertaining to each of the four economic cornerstones consisting of Economic Competitiveness, Community Resources, Human Capital, & Economic Assets. 6. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development • Prospects List Mr. Thares highlighted the Suburban Mfg. expansion project. Construction of the 21,400 square foot building, located in Otter Creek Business Park, is underway. Wiha Tools a German manufacturer. They received State funding, MIF and JCF grant dollars, and the and City created it a TIF district. Wiha Tools will create 41 new jobs of various skill positions and pay ranges. Construction on the 75,000 square foot building is set to begin in the spring of 2023 Project Wafer is a large MN -DEED prospect. It would create 1500 new jobs. • Next Meeting Reminder— Date: December 6, 2022 b. Planning Commission -Mr. Thares provided an overview of the upcoming Planning Commission meeting to the IEDC. c. City Council — No report available. d. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP); Mr. Thares highlighted the WCEDP information due to Jolene Foss's absence. Derek Vetsch gave a quick update about the Wright County 2023 budget a brief overview of the marketing plan and approval steps, highlights from the WCEDP website, and the greater WCEDP is looking for shovel ready large parcels. e. Chamber of Commerce - Marcy Anderson highlighted the Candidate Forum which received praises. She also reviewed the Trick or Treat event. It was greatly attended, and f. they will be looking for a solution to traffic on Broadway and Walnut for next year. Ms. Anderson shared information about the Annual Chamber Banquet which will be December 2, 2022. Adjournment KATHLEEN MASSMANN MOVED TO ADJOURN. RANDY SKARPHOL SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:59 A.M. Recorder: Vicki Leerhoff Approved: December 6, 2022 Attest: James Thares, Economic Development Manager IEDC Agenda: 12/06/22 4. Consideration of Update of IEDC Officer Openings and 2023 Action Statements (Goals) Approval Timeline (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: This is a reminder that new IEDC officers will be considered at the January 2023 meeting. Typically, the Vice Chairperson moves up to the Chairperson role. This is a fairly common organizational leadership rotation method. If this plays out in that format for the IEDC, a new Vice Chairperson will be needed in 2023. Also, the Action Statements will be reviewed and updated at the January 2023 meeting. The Adopted 2022 Action Statements are attached for your review. There may be some items on the list that can be removed while others may need to be re -stated. The main point it to make the IEDC aware of the Action Statements which guide the overall purpose and activities of the IEDC. Al. Staff Impact: Minimal; Report preparation time. A2. Budget Impact: None B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1. No motion; for discussion only. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no recommended motion. Staff is providing an update regarding the IEDC officers and the 2023 Action Statements. D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Ordinance for the IEDC b. IEDC Organizational Guidelines c. Adopted 2022 IEDC Action Statements d. Table Topic Ideas for 2023 CHAPTER 10 INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-10-1: Name of Committee 2-10-2: Authorization 2-10-3: Membership 2-10-4: Term of Office 2-10-5: Attendance 2-10-6: Vacancy 2-10-7: Officers 2-10-8: Meetings 2-10-9: Quorum 2-10-10: Duties of the Committee 2-10-11: Amendments 2-10-1: NAME OF THE COMMITTEE: The name of the organization shall be the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC). 2-10-2: AUTHORIZATION: Duties are delegated to the IEDC by the City Council of Monticello by this ordinance dated June 28, 2010, and by Resolution No. 2008-44 approved the 27th day of May, 2008. 2-10-3: MEMBERSHIP: The Monticello IEDC shall consist of sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) regular members to be appointed by the City Council of Monticello. Said Committee members shall consist of Monticello business representatives or residents of the City of Monticello. One Council member shall be appointed annually to serve on the IEDC. The Director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall be an ex -officio member of the IEDC. Up to two (2) Monticello High School Senior Students may serve as voting members during their appointed term. The High School Principal shall recommend their membership on the IEDC. The IEDC and the City Council shall confirm their appointment. (Ord 637 4/25/16) 2-10-4: TERM OF OFFICE: The term of the regular members shall be for three (3) years and shall be staggered so that no more than one-half of the terms expire in a given year. All regular terms shall expire at the first City Council meeting of the new calendar year. 2-10-5: ATTENDANCE: It is the City Council's intention to encourage IEDC members to attend all IEDC meetings. It is desired that IEDC members attend at least 75% of meetings in a calendar year. Members may be subject to replacement by the City Council in the event attendance does not meet this standard. MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 1 2-10-6: VACANCY: Any vacancy in the regular or at large membership shall be filled by the City Council, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term so filled. 2-10-7: OFFICERS: (A) Elections. The Monticello IEDC shall elect at its Annual meeting from its membership a chair, vice chair, and a secretary who shall serve for a term of one year and shall have such powers as may be prescribed in the rules of said Committee. (B) Duties of Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the IEDC and shall have the duties normally conferred and parliamentary usage of such officers. (C) Duties of Vice Chair. The vice chair shall act for the chair in his/her absence. (D) Duties of Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the Committee with the assistance of City Staff. 2-10-8: MEETINGS: (A) Regular meetings shall be held on a date established by the IEDC. In the event of a conflict with a holiday or special events, a majority at any meeting may change the date and location of the meeting. The meeting shall be open to the general public. 2-10-9: QUORUM: A majority of the total IEDC members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2-10-10: DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: It shall be the duty of the Committee, with staff assistance, to advocate and make recommendations to the Economic Development Authority and City Council, relative to and including influencing industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, with an emphasis on industrial land, increase tax base and number of liveable wage -level jobs by promoting industrial and economic growth, and working to maintain a desirable business environment. 2-10-11: AMENDMENTS: This ordinance may be amended as recommended by the majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only after majority vote of the City Council. (#519, 8/23/10) (#715, 3-25-19) MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 2 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES L Meeting Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be called by the Chair. II. Mission Statement and Objectives: As written and adopted by the Monticello IEDC in the Annual 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-up of 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 a representative of either the Mayor or a Council Member to the IEDC as a voting member. The Board of Directors of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint a voting member to the IEDC. Up to two (2) Monticello High School Senior Students may serve as voting members. The High School Principal shall recommend their membership on the IEDC. These members shall be considered in committee size. City Staff Members: Non-voting Administrator of the City of Monticello Economic Development Manager of the City of Monticello (serves as the EDA Executive Director) Community Development Director of the City of Monticello (in the absence of the Economic Development Manager) V. Officers: The Chair, the Vice Chair, and the Secretary shall be appointed 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 is the responsibility of the Economic Development Manager. VI. Length of Membership 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 2019 IEDC ORGANIZATIONAL & MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES PAGE 2 IEDC ORGANIZATIONAL/MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES expiration of their term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the IEDC may do so by submitting a letter or resignation. VII. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive Director. The IEDC must recommend approval of new members by a majority vote. The City Council must ratify the appointment of new members to the IEDC VIII. Membership 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 1 st of January and ending the 31St of December. Amended: 01/05/16, 12/06/2016, 03/25/2019 2019 IEDC ORGANIZATIONAL & MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2022 ACTION STATEMENTS Mission Statement: The Monticello IEDC will advocate industrial and economic growth within the City of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the business community. Goal: The IEDC is dedicated to being pro -active in following the objectives and policies established in the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas identified below as supporting objectives and actions. Objective: Workforce Development, Job Creation and Retention 1. Encourage and Support Business Retention within Monticello. a. In collaboration with Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP), conduct Business Retention (BR&E) visits with key business in the community to help grow stronger relationships between businesses and Governmental units. b. Using shared information and relevant data points obtained in BR&E visits, assemble a Business Retention Action Plan and present to policy makers as needed. c. Market and present various assistance programs available via the City and EDA. 2. Enhance Workforce Development through Partnerships with Local Educators, Businesses, Organizations and Agencies. a. Based on the need of the businesses, partner with Wright County and key leaders of our local businesses, educators, and others to develop and execute a Workforce Development Plan. b. Collaborate with and support the Monticello School District in growing their initiatives to bring businesses into the classrooms. c. Explore and support ways business can bring relevance to educational classes & programs. d. Collaborate with the Wright Technical Center (WTC), Buffalo, in developing and promoting career training programs and courses. e. Continue to engage stakeholders to raise awareness of labor force demographics and potential solutions such as youth career building initiatives. f. Support residential land development and workforce housing as it correlates to workforce development. 3. Recognize the contributions of Monticello manufacturers through organization of and participation in industry -related events. a. Promote and organize Manufacturer's Week 2022 events. b. Continue Manufacturer's Week Appreciation Breakfast. Objective: Industrial Growth and Tax Base Expansion Through Recruitment and Retention 1. Support the recruitment of business which further the goals and objectives for the community as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. a. Participate in the development and execution of a new Marketing Strategy -Plan. b. Support exploration of development of an incubator -accelerator as way of supporting start-up businesses and entrepreneurs into the community. 2. Continue to lead the City in moving forward key transportation projects which support economic development. a. Participate in the "Business Day at the Capitol" event(s) and lobby on behalf of the Monticello community to help City staff bring attention to our local transportation needs. b. Develop a needs -based transportation priority statement for lobbying/support purposes. c. Encourage key transportation projects which improve product delivery for businesses, such as interchange, freeway, and bridge crossing projects. d. Identify specific benefits of a 3rd interchange to businesses and/or community and support policy encouraging future development of the interchange. e. Monitor the CMRRPP (Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership) initiative and offer comments on various land and transportation system development plans. 3. Identify, evaluate, and provide recommendations in an advisory capacity to the City regarding general land use, industrial land supply and availability, tax base matters and economic development. a. Periodically evaluate current property inventory and uses for Industrial properties with the objective of better marketing efforts. b. Monitor industrial land availability with the following metrics: 1. Total acreage with developed infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase and the maximum acreage of a contiguous, buildable lot. 2. Total acreage with undeveloped infrastructure, zoned, and available to purchase. Owner contact information. 3. Total acreage preserved in Land Use Plan for future development. c. Monitor and support periodic review of accessibility to Interstate 94 and State Highway 25 and utility capabilities. d. Monitor and provide feedback regarding the CET Grant Industrial Analysis Study e. Monitor and provide comments of the site selection process related to locating future industrial -business park development. f. Monitor the status of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in relation to its license renewal in 2030 and as it relates to the NW Interchange (Orchard Road) Land Use Study. g. Monitor and provide feedback of any Community Energy Transition (CET) Grant Program funding award supported Strategic Transition Plan (STP) development and implementation steps. 4. Support community quality of life initiatives which enhance Monticello's objectives for high quality development across the land use spectrum, including residential, commercial, industrial, and civic uses. a. Support and encourage the development of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park and recommend the development of a pathway connection to Monticello Businesses. b. Promote CentraCare Health Monticello to industrial businesses. c. Develop a visioning worksheet to get IEDC members views on residential, commercial and industrial needs and challenges related to needed future planning and ordinance changes. d. Review and coordinate public and private actions with parks and trails. e. Support review of childcare services barriers, opportunities, programs and lobby as needed to enhance efforts to bring economical childcare services into the community. f. Monitor and support through information sharing and policy formulation and/or review, the Pointes At Cedar mixed use amenity based proposal and the Block 52 mixed use redevelopment proposal. g. Support and enhance efforts to recruit a new restaurant and lodging facility into the City. 5. Support and facilitate regional development plans and initiatives. a. Support the development and implementation of the Regional CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) Plan through strategy review, feedback and identification of local projects for federal funding support. b. Monitor the CMRRPP (Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership) initiative and provide comments, as appropriate, on various stages of plan development. 6. Promote communications & engagement with Monticello businesses and prospects. a. Create and host a Monticello business round table event which will offer businesses a platform for discussion. b. Facilitate "Industrial Round Tables". c. Sponsor networking individually and in small groups for input. Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC) Potential Calendar Year 2022 Table Topics Please circle the items that you want to have as Table Topics in 2022. If there is consensus among the members that these are worthy topics, some of them may be pushed into 2023. Discussion encouraged. 1. Co -Work Facility Concept Presentation and Discussion — Follow-up 2. Industrial Land Inventory and Absorption Review and Trends 3. Housing Assistance Programs by MHFA 4. Lodging — Recruitment Discussion 5. Restaurant — Recruitment Discussion 6. Wright County EDA Activities Update— Darek Vetsch 7. Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership Progress Report - Update 8. Google Data Center Update - Anticipated Spinoff Development Impacts 9. Chelsea Commons Update or Block 52 Update 10. 5-G Rollout Timeline Update 11. Local School District Facilities and Programs Update 12. Xcel Energy Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) Update 13. Wright Tech Center Programs Update 14. Electric Vehicle Impacts and development opportunities and funding 15. Other: 16. Other: IEDC Agenda: 12/06/22 5a. Project Update Headwaters Twin home and Apartment Development (Affordable Housing for ages 55+): Headwaters Development was able to close on the purchase of the 16.71 acres along 7th Street West from the EDA for its affordable twin home and apartment development projects (TIF District 1-42 and TIF District 1-43). Development activity at the site is expected to begin on Monday, December5, 2022. Headwaters is using a modular style of construction for the actual development units. The units are completely built to spec in the new AVA facility in nearby Albertville and trucked to the construction site and craned onto the building slab for final assembly. Grubbing and removal of trees and bushes will be the first activity on the site followed by excavation -grading. Headwaters expects to see actual twin home units arriving on the site in February 2023. The 60 units will be final assembled on site in groups of 5 over the next several months , starting in February. Headwaters' 102 -apartment development will not see construction occurring until the spring of 2023 (May -June). Of the total 162 new housing units in both projects, the developer will need to make 65 units (or 40 percent of the units) available to households with income at 60 percent of the Wright County area median income level. This is a requirement for the life of the TIF Districts. Date of Contact 6/22/2017 5/22/2018 11/29/2018 3/28/2019 5/9/2019 8/16/2019 1/20/2020 8/27/2020 30-22 11/5/2020 2/16/2021 3/19/2021 Company Name Business Category Project Description Project #6580 Metal Mfg. New Facility Constr. Karlsburger Foods Food Products Mfg. Facilty Expansion Project Blitzen Precision Machining Exist Bldg or New Const. Building -Facility Retained lobs New lobs Total Investment Project Status 70,000 sq. ft. 0 49 $5,480,000 On Hold 20,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to $4,500,000 On Hold Project Panda v3 20 New Construction _ 12,000 sq. ft. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stage Project Nutt Co -Working Space Existing Building ? ? Project FSJP Light Mfg -Res. Lab New Construction 20,000 sq. ft. 0 Project Jaguar Office New Construction 22,000 sq. ft. 22 Project Panda v3 Service -Child Care New Construction 10,500 sq. ft. 0 Project Nuss Combo Service -sale New Construction 30,000 sq. ft. 0 Project TDBBST Industrial New Construction 10,OOOto15,000sq. 0 21 $12,000,000 Concept Stage ft. Project Flower Office Existing 7,000-8,000 sq. ft. 0 Project Cold Industrial -Warehouse -Di New Construction 80,000 sq. ft. 0 stri Project Orion Warehouse-Distributi New Construction 832,500 sq. ft. 0 on ? ? Concept Stage 20+/- $1,400,000 Active Search 4 $2,700,000 Active Search 21 $4,100,000 Active Search 20 to $3,500,000 Almost Done 30 9 $1,850,000 Concept Stage 12 $750,000 Concept Stage 21 $12,000,000 Concept Stage 500 $125,000,000 Active Search 2/28/2022 Project Emma II Light Ind -Assembly New Construction 20,000 sq. ff. 0 4 $1,350,000 Active Search 6/16/2021 Project UBAA Child Care Services New Construction or Exist 5,000 sq. ft. 0 14 to 19 $2,000,000 Act Search 6/30/2021 7/29/2021 10/28/2021 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 WW000 sq� � $3,600,000 Active Search 2/7/2022 Project Shepherd III Lt Assembly Distribution New Construction 75,000 sq. ft. 4/28/2022 Project Cougar Precision Machining -Mfg. New Construction 35,000 to 45,000 sq. ft. 8/11/2022 Project Sing Precision Machining New Construction 400,000 sq. ft. Contacts: M = 02 YTD = 28 75 $10,500,000 Active Search 38 $4,700,000 Active Search 0 500 $90,000,000 Active Search AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Eric Hagen and Teri Lehner, Melissa Robeck 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. Regular Meeting Minutes—November 1, 2022 C. Citizen Comments D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda E. Consideration to approve agenda 2. Public Hearings A. Consideration of a Request for Preliminary and Final Plat of Jefferson Commons Fourth Addition Applicant: The Robbins Living Trust 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of recommending appointments for expiring terms of Planning Commissioner Melissa Robeck B. Consideration of Planning Commission 2022-2025 Workplan C. Consideration of Community Development Director's Report 4. Added Items 5. Adjournment