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IDC Agenda 03-01-2005AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, March 1, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. Academy Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN MEMBERS: Chair Dan Olson, Vice Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Tom Lindquist, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Barb Schwientek, Kelli Huxford, Lynne Dahl, Don Tomann, Tom Feaski, and Sue Struckness. STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Ollie Koropchak. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota. 7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) 7:05 2. Vote to approve the February 1, 2005 IDC minutes. 7:08 3. Follow-up and discussion on the development of Otter Creek Business Campus. A. Status of the relocation of AVR and suggested site options: Mayor Herbst, Council Member Posusta, and Koropchak met with Pete Fischer and Steve Linegar on February 18 and have afollow-up meeting on February 25. Mayor Herbst can update the IDC. B. Status of preparation of covenants for Council approval and recording. The Declarations were approved by the Council for recording on February 14, 2005, executed and forwarded to the County for recording. The Declarations include one addition to the IDC's recommendations: No loading docks shall face School Boulevard or Chelsea Road. The Declarations are for the first 35- acres purchased by the City. C. Review schedule of process and construction of infrastructure/ preliminary plat design. It is my understanding, the Feasibility Study associated with the infrastructure for Otter Creek will be completed by WSB for City Council review and order of plans and specs the middle of March. D. Status of the YMCA property. Council and staff met with representative s of the YMCA on February 15. Mayor Herbst can update the IDC. E. Marketing Committee meeting February 10 and 24, 7:30 a.m. Lynn Dahl can update the IDC. 7:40 4. Mayor's City Update: A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Project. B. Others. 7:42 5. Reports: A. Economic Development Report -Koropchak. Continued -IDC Agenda, March 1, 2005. 7:45 6. Review the draft copy of the March 1, 2005 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. A) Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow loading dock doors fronting a public street on a corner lot in an I-2 District. Applicant: Tapper's Holdings LLC B) Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Open and Outdoor Storage in an I-lA District. Applicant: Twin City Die Castings. 8:00 8. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Sue Struckness. B. Next IDC meeting - Apri15, 2005 (Breakfast at Sunny Fresh) 8:15 9. Adjournment. • MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 1, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. Academy Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dan Olson, Vice Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Tom Lindquist, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Lynne Dahl, and Sue Struckness. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Barb Schwientek, Kelli Huxford, and Don Tomann. STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak. COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst. IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the City of Monticello, Minnesota. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.) Chair Olson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. declaring a quorum. • 2. Vote to approve the January 4, 2005 IDC minutes. Bill Tapper made a motion to approve the .Ianua~y 4, 2005, IDC minutes. Seconded by Tom Lindquist and with no corrections and additions, the minzttes were approved as written. Follow-up and discussion on the development of Otter Creek Business Campus. Chair Olson thanked Koropchak and the Small Group of Mary Barger, Dick Van Allen, and Dan Frie for their work in assembly of the industrial site called Otter Creek Crossing and continued efforts in seeing the purchase completed and zoning approved. A. Status of the relocation of AVR and suggested site options. At this point, no meeting between the AVR and the city has been scheduled or taken place. Mayor Herbst informed the IDC that the Monticello AVR plant is inefficient according to their attorney. We've heard their Buffalo plant is going to close and now hear its going to remain open. Herbst continued stating the AVR is scheduled to be out by October-November 2005 and must order materials nine months in advance. The order of condemnation for tax purpose was approved and a site and business appraisal completed by the city. A gravel permit is a condition of any new site outside city limits plus the proper zoning. The IDC encouraged a meeting between the City and AVR and suggested the City research whether a set pattern of results has been established in like situations. B. Status of preparation of covenants for Council approval and recording. Koropchak reported the target date for the Council to accept the covenants for recording is February 14, 2005. The City Attorney is redrafting the Declarations after Chadwick's IDC Minutes - 02/01/2005 Attorney recommended he not be a party to the Declarations; therefore, the Declarations only cover the first 35-acres purchased by the City.. C. Review schedule of process and construction of infrastructure/ preliminary plat design. Koropchak reported she had requested a time schedule from WSB on the process and construction of the infrastructure for Otter Creek. Has not received one at this time. D. Status of the YMCA~ropert~ Herbst reported the YMCA is looking to sale. Perhaps the City/County may partner to purchase and preserve as a nature or recreational area for the community. The 1,200-acre piece also has the interest of Heritage Builders which is another potential partner for the City. F. Marketing Committee meeting February 10, 7:30 a.m. Koropchak noted the Marketing Committee, consisting of two IDC and HRA members, is scheduled to meet February 10. The committee members were hesitant to begin plans for marketing until the land was actually purchased (December 2004). Koropchak said she would prefer the assurance that the City's Otter Creek zoning will remain I-lA prior to advertising the preferred land price for consistency among end-users. Mayor Herbst indicated to the IDC that Otter Creek would not be re-zoned to I-2. The IDC encouraged the committee to start marketing. 4. City Update: A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Project. Mayor Herbst informed the IDC that after a meeting with Weinend and Pfeffer, the Assessment Agreement was re-negotiated to the betterment of the City. No agreements have been executed between Ryan/Streeter and the City and Weinend/Pfeffer and the City. B. Others. None. 5. Reports: A. Economic Development Report - In lieu of the early agenda mailing, the written report was not mailed. Koropchak asked Tapper to inform. the IDC of his building expansion plans for the previous known H-Window building of which he now owns. Tapper gave a brief history of his proposed tenant, Strategic Equipment and Supply Corporation. With the tenant's need for 35,000 sq ft of warehouse space comes the need to expand the building by 25,000 sq ft. Additionally, the tenant will lease 10,000 sq ft of existing warehouse space and 5,000 sq ft of office space for their regional headquarters. The tenant will bring 40 new high-paying jobs to Monticello. - Koropchak statedthe City continues to work with Dahlheimer's for a relocation to Otter Creek Business Campus. Three other local businesses are looking to expand within the year. - Koropchak then told of her conversation with Ray Schmidt. Sometime ago, he called about the building permit fees associated with the Tire Service Equipment Mfg's 12,000 sq ft expansion. The trunk fees were of particular concern. He again called a week ago, upset of hearing his expansion qualified for a State Loan. He was informed that both the State and City Loan must create new jobs and are used as gap financing. Koropchak apologized for not informing him of the programs earlier but assumed since 2 IDC Minutes - 02/01./2005 he had proceeded with the building permit his financing was secured. Schmidt was going to check with his partner in AZ. -Koropchak reported on nine other leads. 6. Review the draft copy of the February 1, 2.005 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. Koropchak stated the Planning Commission would be considering a resolution stating Tapper's proposed 25,000 sq ft expansion as noted within the Central Monticello Project No. 1 Plan was consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. This part of the process for establishment of a TIF District. A) Summaryof the January 19 committee meeting relative to proposed ordinance amendment for outdoor storage. Koropchak noted no summary was prepared for the Planning Commission agenda packet and a verbal report is planned. Koropchak said the January 19 meeting was well attended by industrial leaders from the Oakwood Industrial Park and by Don Roberts, IDC member. Following the preparation of the summary and prepared recommendations, the group will meet again prior to any action by the Planning Commission. Consideration of a replacement for IDC member Service -Utility. Koropchak informed IDC members of her conversation with Tom Ollig and his request to resign from the IDC due to changes within the communications industry. Although not a representative of the utility sector, Barger suggested Tom Feaski as a replacement because of his good attendance record and his viewpoint is an added value to the IDC. Mary Bay°ger made a motion to appoint Tom Feaski to i°eplace Toni Ollig as an IDC membe~° with an expiration term dote of ~Decembei° 2007. Seconded by Tom Lindquist and with no further discussion, the motion carried. Koropchak to notify Feaski of appointment and acceptance. 8. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chamber Chair Sue Struckness noted that after further consideration she decided to attend the IDC meetings as the Chamber representative and was glad that Feaski was appointed as he enjoyed the IDC. She thanked those who contributed to the Annual Banquet and in spike of the weather, the Chamber made about $4,000. The February 17 Chamber meeting will host Secretary of State Mary Kiffineyer as guest speaker and Marie Flicker gave her notice of resignation as Chamber co-staff. B. Next IDC meeting -Koropchak noted she would not be in attendance at the March 1, 2005 IDC meeting. Arrangements would be made to have the room available and reminded the IDC to take minutes. Agendas will be mailed out. • IDC Minutes - 02/01/2005 9. Adjournment. Tom Lindquist made a motion to adjourn the IDC meeting. Seconded by Mary Barger and with no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 a. m. .. ~ ~ n ..~J Ollie Koropchak, Recorder 4 IDC Agenda - 03/01/05 5. Economic Development Director's Report. A. Business Retention and Expansion - -Bill and Barb Tapper - 25,000 sq ft warehouse addition to existing 60,000 sq ft industrial building. Proposed tenant, Strategic Equipment and Supply Corporation, will commit to 40 new jobs for Monticello at an average hourly wage of $17.90 w/o benefits and average median wage of $19.00 w/o benefits. This will be their regional and control center. In reality, they plan to have 50-55 people at this facility. TIF approval and Loan approval on Council agenda for February 28. CUP approval on Planning Commission agenda March 1. Storm sewer resolution pending. -Dahlheimer still interested in relocating to Otter Creek Business Campus. Met with Dahlheimer's, Streeter and WSB on February 11. Monticello remains an option. -Local business has decided to expand at current site in 2005 rather than relocate to Otter Creek. -Other two local companies reported last month looking to expand in 2005 and at long range plans. - I attended the Wake in Bloomington on Sunday, February 13 for Steve Harmon, CEO, Twin City Die Castings. He was diagnosed with cancer in November. Only 57, a great businessman. B. hldustrial Leads: -28,000 sq ft manufacturing facility -rubber products and rubber coated facility. Mail ~i ~ worksheet and trying to set up visit. (Lead from general contractor) ~-- ~ ~ ~~'~' ~ ~ ' ~ - 5,000 sq ft office/warehouse, 1-2 acres, 7 full-time (owner call) - 40,000 to 60,000 sq ft manufacturing, 4-6 acres. (Metro realtor broker) Mailed ~- worksheet. ~~~~.~--`4 -- ~'~-~ ~ ~- - 8,000 to 12,000 sq ft condo for lease or sale, 3 buildings, Dundas Road, Oakwood Industrial Park, spring construction (Builder and Architect) - 10,000 sq ft manufacturing . 2-4 acres, 8 people, metal fabricator, r turned worksheet. ~' (Brad Barger) ~~ ~ ~- ~ ~ c~-m-Q~-- `'`; `'`-~f~` `~ 1~, 30,000 to 50,000 sq ft manufacturer, 10 e istin , 10 new, 3-5 acres realtor, commerce ~:~~`~t'I~~~specialist) ~ ~Yl~ ~ c~-~-~-~ "° ~~"_ ~,3 ~~ ~°„~'~'~ ~~~ -- 20,000 sq ft with room to expand, 7+ acres, manufacturing (owner) - 30,000 sq ft light assembly, distribution. 3-3.5 acres 2 tim (owner) ~ ~' °~' ~ ~ ~' ~ - 15,000-20,000 sq ft, 3-5 acres, heavy construction equipment, 90 at peak, 12 in office (owner) - 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, looking for existing building, real estate brokerv/ - 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, presented land offer subject to meeting ~ measurements, (consultant) ~'~/ ~ ~,'~ lv ~ C~.Q ~~--~ ~''~`~ ~' ~ C. The outdoor storage group will meet on Wednesday, March 9, at 3:00 p.m. or as notified of time. Mary Barger is IDC representative and Don Roberts also attends from Sunny Fresh. IDC Agenda - 03/01/05 G. AVR meeting -Looked at alternate sites in city, township, and county. Requested map with 9-ton roads. Council request for intent or further information to assist with decision to order interchange project. Good meeting -follow-up meeting February 25 H. EDA-Liquor Funds - At the Council meeting in January, the Council adopted an agreement with Swan River Montessori School and the builder authorizing transfer of the land. As part of the agreement and $300,000+ advanced payment by the City, discussion by the Mayor suggested the use the EDA-Liquor Funds. However, no action was taken by the Council. Initially, the amount of Liquor Funds transferred to the EDA was $383,000. The EDA previously transferred $147,000 back to the City which leaves a balance of $236,000. As you recall, these dollars are the only non-restrictive funds of the EDA and available for downtown funding programs. No action required until request by Council or for further discussion at the annual meeting in April. I. Fluth still planning to move forward with Phase II of Landmark Square. Potential tenant, a Mexican restaurant owner, was in town with Brad Johnson. Has one committed lease tenant. J. A second developer looking at other sites for potential redevelopment. K. A meeting is being scheduled with Xcel, Center Point, TDS Telecom. Public Works Director, WSB, and John Chadwick to talk about utility development for Otter Creek. L. Koropchak out-of--the office from February 28 returning March 14. • 2 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 1st, 2005 6:00 P.M (DRAFT) Commissioners: Dick Frie, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, and William Spartz Council Liaison: Glen Posusta Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, Steve Grittman - NAC, and Angela Schumann 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held Tuesday, February 1st, 2005. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. 4. Citizen comments. 5. Public Hearing -Consideration of an ordinance amendment for building design standards for the R-1A (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Applicant: City of Monticello Planning Commission 6. Consideration of a lot line adjustment for two single-family residential lots in an R-1 Zoning District. Applicant: Stephanie Rossebo 7. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow loading dock doors fronting a public street on a corner lot in an I-2 District. Applicant: Tapper Holdings, LLC 8. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Open and Outdoor Storage in an I-lA Zoning District. Applicant: Twin City Die Casting 9. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for replat for Prairie Ponds Second Addition, a three lot commercial subdivision, and a request to rezone Prairie Ponds First and Second Addition from B-3 (Highway Business) to B-4 (Regional Business). Applicant: Prairie Pointe, LLC 10. Consideration of a sketch plat for West Side Market, a proposed five-unit residential subdivision in an R-1 district. Applicant: West Side Market 11. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage Planned Unit Development and consideration of a revised Preliminary Plat for Carlisle Village, a 242-unit residential subdivision. Applicant: Shadow Creek Corporation Planning Commission Agenda 08/03/04 12. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Development Stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Preliminary Plat for Poplar Hill, a residential subdivision consisting of 228 single family units, 180 townhome units .and 300 apartment units; and a request for Rezone from A-O (Agriculture-Open Space) to R-1 A, R-1 and R-2A (Single-family Residential), R-3 (Medium Density Residential) and PZR (Performance Zone-Residential). Applicant: Insignia Development 13. Public Hearing -Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regulating relocation of lawful non-conforming billboard signs. Applicant: City of Monticello 14. Update -Review of Process and Timeline for Heritage Development Project 15. Adjourn • -2- ~~ ~J IDC MEETING AND BREAKFAST Tuesday, April 5, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. at SUNNY FRESH FOODS, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF FOURTH STREET AND LINN STREET (ENTER DOOR FACING THE XCEL SUBSTATION) TURN WEST ON FOURTH STREET AT HIGHWAY 25 [BETWEEN US BANK AND WELLS FARGO] AND PROCEED THREE BLOCKS. SUNNY FRESH REQUESTS A HEAD COUNT FOR BREAKFAST. PLEASE RSVP BY CALLING OLLIE AT 271-3208 NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 1. (Don't be a fool!)