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IDC Agenda 09-06-2005AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 6, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. Meet at West County Road 39 & Chelsea Road/Dalton Avenue followed at Academy Room -Monticello Community Center MEMBERS: Chair Dan.~n, Vice Chair Paul inwachter, st, Ma arger, Bill T~fer, Dick Van en, Don Roberts, Mike ~er~detto, Barb Schwientek, Lynn~.Bzrhl, Don Tomann, Torn aski, Kelli Huxford, and Sue Struckness. STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, and Olli ropchak. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member ayne 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.) 7:02 2. Vote to approve the August 2, 2005 IDC minutes. ~-Q `~j~' 7:05 3. Follow-up and discussion on the development of the Monticello Business Center (Otter Creek Crossing). A. Feedback of site visit. 7:15 ~~~'. Mayor's City Update: • 'C" ~~4,./ A. Proposed I-94 and County Road l 8 Interchange Project. x~ ?~~ ~' 1. AVR relocation and construction progress ~ 2. Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line installation progress. ,x,(~ ~~~ B. Jefferson at Monticello and Popular Hills re,~i~ential d ve~elo~m~nt~s~ ;y~.rr.~ „gab ,~ ' ~~ C. Status of YMCA property - ~~..a S~ ~ ~ ~ ~,~ ~6~ ~° ~ , D. Fiber Option Task Force. -~ ~-~-a~ ~fi`~ ~ ~ '~ `~~ E. Engineer and Building Inspector hiring status., ~~~~,,,, ~ ~?j F. Merger HRA/EDA/IDC. °""~ `R •30 ~~ ~'~ 7 0 ~' `~ ~" • 5. Reports: ,y~~ ~ A. Economic Development Report -written report by Koropchak. 6. Review the draft copy of the September 6, 2005 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. ~ 9. Consideration of a request for preliminary plat and conditional use permit for concept stage and development stage PUD. Applicant, Blue Chip Development. 13. Continued Public Hearing -Amendment of Ordinance for Open and Outdoor 7:50 7 t~ ~v ~ ~~ Storage Applicant: City of Monticello -~Q~'` Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Sue Struckness. B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, October 4, 2005. 8:00 1 8. Adjournment. ~ ~ ~ ~,,~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~\~ . ~1',l I ~- ~j "'r~ rl- ,r ~ K ~9~ ~-:.fl.5b rly p _ _ ~ ~`'~.~ ~ t~ . ~~ ~ ~ . r ~~~~ MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 2, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. Academy Room -Monticello Community Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dan Olson, Vice Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Mary Barger, Bill Tapper, Don Roberts, Lynne Dahl, Kelli Huxford, and Sue Struckness. MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Lindquist, Dick Van Allen, Mike Benedetto, Barb Schwientek, Don Tomann, and Tom Feaski. STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak. COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT Mayor Clint Herbst. COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Wayne Mayer. 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 Dan Olson called the IDC meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. declaring a quorum. 2. Vote to approve the May 3 2005 and June 7 2005 IDC minutes. Paul Kleinwachter made a motion to approve the May 3, 2005, and June 7, 200J, IDC minutes. Bill Tapper seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved us written. Follow ~ and discussion on the development of the Monticello Business Center (Otter Creek Crossin A. Progress report on the construction of public improvements along Chelsea Road and School Blvd. Koropchak reported the infrastructure improvement construction is on schedule. The construction team and WSB meet on site every Wednesday morning. The lift station installation is first; however, you can see the clearing for the Chelsea Road extension where it will intersect County Road 39 West. B. Marketing Committee -Lynne Dahl reported on behalf of the committee: With last of the 14 pages on the new web site www.monticelloland.com. and the I-94 billboard, the web site activity or hits has picked up. From June 50-70 hits to about 421 in July. There are also links to the Chamber, City, and Wright County Partnership. At this point, the committee decided a wait and see approach as to placement of an on-site sign. A sign directly along the interstate is non-conforming as this would be an off- IDC Minutes - 08/02/05 f id th h e o e sou s premise sign. The committee will assess visibility of a sign placed on t Chelsea Road upon completion of the improvements. A classified ad and additional mailing of post cards are planned. C. Feedback on June 13 presentation to Council by Duke Development relative to Otter Creek Crossing (city owned-industrial land.) Herbst reported the Council heard the presentation from the national brokerage firm. The firm submitted a proposal at the end of the presentation, the Council took a wait and see approach. D. Proposed land sale to Rocky Mtn Group, LLC Koropchak reported that the city is working with Rocky Mtn Group LLC dba Dahlheimers Distributing Company fora 8.6 acre site in the Monticello Business Center. Near the end of June, the Dahlheimer's notified the city of their interest to proceed with a Monticello site and disbanded the Big Lake site. E. Fiber Option Task Force Lynne Dahl reported the committee is gathering information and heard from a developer who provided fiber backbone to an Ostego residential development. The committee plans to invite the local providers TDS and Charter for a resentation as part of their research prior to development of goals and benefits for a p presentation to Council on August 22. The IDC asked "why fiber optic and not wireless?" d ' 4. May ate: s Cit~Up or A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Proiect. Bids about aweek-out. Process on schedule. 1. AVR relocation and public purpose for 90-day Quick take. City can take possession in September. 2. Proposed TIF District No. 1-34. TIF 1-34 is established for the purpose to collect tax increment generated from the proposed Target Center and out-lot site only and will be used for the acquisition of the AVR and city's cost of the County Road 18 interchange. B. Jefferson at Monticello and Popular Hills residential developments. Three council members, three planning commissioners and staff toured five housing developments in the Chaska and Maple Grove area. Examples showed what can be built on 36 foot lots. Developments included additional amenities and associations to do yard work. C. Status of YMCA property. Meetings continue with Land for Public Trust. It appears the YMCA and City price are not one of the same. The YMCA is under-utilized. D. Proposed Trunk Fee Discussion and Comprehensive Plan Update. Using examples of various growth rates, WSB estimated various trunk fee options to keep up with infrastructure needs. This information useful for updating the comprehensive plan. Also being evaluated are the park dedication fees. E. Herbst reported they would be interviewing for the new engineer position on Wednesday or Thursday and building inspector today and tomorrow. WSB was not hired as engineer consultant at the being of the year. The new engineer would take on 2 IDC Minutes - 08/02/05 smaller projects like city parking lots, Dan Olson's project and report to Jeff or Rick not John. The position requires a registered engineer and two of the candidates are from out-state. Responding to a question: Koropchak felt it was important to hire an engineer within an organizational structure that would best serve the long-term good of the City. It's not about individuals. IDC members were unclear as to the city's organizational structure; however, they felt the need for leadership in commercial, industrial, and residential development. One member asked, What has happened with visioning study? Another expressed the need for a more balanced approach in leadership. The IDC commended the City Council for proceeding with hiring of a city engineer. Bill Tapper made a motion recommending the new city engineer report directly to the City Administrator and to re-consider the current organizational structure of city administration to improve future planning with more objective and balanced input. Sue Struckness seconded the motion and with no further discussion, the motion carried. 5. Reports: A. Economic Development Report -None. 6. Review the draft copy of the Au~~st 2 2005 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial • related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. 5. Continued Public Hearing Amendment of Ordinance for Open and Outdoor Stora~e_ A~~licant• City of Monticello. Tapper reported that a meeting in March was well attended by the industrial community; however, the meeting last week was poorly attended. He felt the Ordinance as prepared remains subjective and doesn't solve the problem. Herbst felt simplicity was important as an ordinance can't address all issues. Tapper felt, as written, the ordinance doesn't address dumpsters and the use of CUPS is out-of-control. Mary Barger made a motion recommending the Planning Commission table and continue to study "An Ordinance amending Ordinance Section 2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance related to out door storage within the City of Monticello. " Paul Kleinwachter seconded the motion. The IDC felt the proposed ordinance was subjective and is subject to interpretation by the eyes of the beholder and requested further clarification. Motion carried. Bill Tapper plans to attend the Planning Commission meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. 7. Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Sue Struckness had to leave early. B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday S~tember 6 2005. `1 LJ -, IDC Minutes - 08/02/05 8. Adjournment. The IDC meeting adjourned by consensus at approximately 8:45 a.m. '',. ~~~ ~~~ Ollie Koropchak, Recorder r~ U i 4 IDC Agenda - 09/06/05 5. Consideration of HRA Executive Report. a) TIF Annual Audit Reports to State out July 29, 2005. b) TIF pay-as-you-go semi-annual payments out August 1, 2005. c) Twin City Die Castings/City of Monticello Grant/Loan closed by State of Minnesota. This means the EDA can now consider re-use of the $500,000 plus interest payback. d) Land sale closing to Dahlheimer's Distributing for 8.6 acres in the Monticello Business Center is planned for September 20. They plan to construct a new 54,000 sq ft office/distribution center. Construction completed by no later than May 1, 2006. e) With the billboard along I-94 and the web site: monticelloland.com, some inquiries will not meet a criteria for the $1 price. Leads: 200,000 sq ft manufacturing user. United Properties Great River Energy Headquarter building (did not respond) 20,000 sq ft producer of instant sauces, soups and gravy. (John S. and I met with them 8/26) 30,000 sq ft machine shop (gave offer) 10,000 sq ft warehouse (doesn't fit criteria) 10,000 sq ft welding (doesn't fit covenants) Trailer sales, 3-5 acres (doesn't fit criteria) 60,000 sq ft builder of dump bodies, grain bodies, and truck hoists. (Responded 8/10) 18,000 sq ft general machining job shop (to Elk River) 30,000 sq ft sheet metal (to Elk River) 30,000-40,000 sq ft precision CNC machining shop (will call back) United Properties looking to develop mixed-use development. Like freeway exposure. BRE: Blue Chip Development expansion and TCDC expansion. f) Attended Standard Iron's 75`n Anniversary, Wal-mart Open House, Premier Bank Open House in Wal-mart. Met with Kaltec, Inc. Attended Elhers & Associates 50`" Anniversary Open House. Wright County Economic Development Golf Outing, September 19 (dinner only). Had lunch with Gary, US Bank, and Travis, Wells Fargo Bank. h) Landmark Square II project and TIF application will be completed by September 12 for redevelopment of three homes into an 11,000 sq ft retail center on the corner of Locust and Third Street West. i) Marketing -Billboard up (in second location), web site up and running (after billboard up about 400 hits on web site), classified ad in Sunday Tribune, post card to brokers, realtors, etc. noting we will pay commission. j) Fiber Optics Task Force -This group of volunteers and Council member Mayer have been meeting for the last couple of months. Anywhere from 2 to 5 hours per week. The City Council on August 22 approved preparation of a Request For Proposal for fiber optic options at a cost of $1,500. RFP to be approved by Council. They toured UMC, invited the current • IDC Agenda - 09/06/05 providers (TDS and Charter), heard from other fiber optic specialists prior to their 22"a presentation. They should be commended for their long hours of research. k) Meeting with developer of theater block re-scheduled to September 14. 1) Based on the suggestion of a consultant, a meeting to discuss the merger of the EDA/ HRA/IDC is scheduled for September 1, 9-10:00 a.m. among HRA Attorney Bubul, Financial Consultant Ruff and staff. • • '~ ~ (DRAFT) AGENDA a~' f ~ go :~ ~ ONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION ~-°D ~ `''~' "' .~ ~' ~, ~ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2005 ~©~~~ • Cj 2' '~ ~ 6:00 P.M c ~ ~ ~'~~` ~\ ~- -oners: Dick Frie, Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and ~~'~V r Sandy Suchy ~-• Council Liaison: Glen Posusta ~~ ,~'' ,~ ~ Via" ~; +--~ , Staff: ~ ~C ~ ~ eff O'Neill, Fred Patch, Steve Grittman - NAC, and c~-~ ~ ,~q~ ngela Schumann 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of the minutes of the special Planning Commission meeting held Tuesday, ~~ August 22nd, 2005. ~'~~ _- 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. ~~_ ~~cJ~ ~'~ '~' \ . fir"" 0 4. Crt-zen comments. 5. Continued Public Hearing- Consideration to a-nend the Monticello Zoning Ordinance ~ ~ `I~'~~ relating to Open and Outdoor Storage. ~~¢.W` Applicant: City of Monticello ~c 6. Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit to allow a ~ ~~ drive-through facility in the Central Community District and to allow joint parking and d-~ '~' ~ drives, and consideration of a request for Variance from parking lot standards as required by the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. t~C ~_ _ Applicant: Masters 5`~' Avenue ~'' ~~ ~ ~~~• 7. Consideration to adopt resolution finding that a modification to the redevelopment plan for Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No.l and TIF Plan for TIF District No. 1-35 ~~ ~~~ ~~~ conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the city. ~~, Applicant: Master's Fifth Avenue, hoc. ~~-~'"~ .-~' ~~~ 8. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit fora 896 square foot detached accessory structure and a Variance for second driveway access and curb opening ~ p~~ ~ an R-1 Zoning District. Y\~ '~' Applicant: Richard Bastien Central Masonry & Concrete x~_ _ 9. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a real estate office in an existing building in a PZM (Performance Zone-Mixed) District and a request for Variance from required parking standards as regulated by the Monticello Zoning ~ Ordinance. Applicant: Professional Brokers Realty 10. Public Hearing- Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Concept Stage Manned Unit Development fora 372 unit multi- and single-f roily r ~ ial development. Applicant: Ocello, LLC ~ ~ ~ ~r t~ ~v 1 1. Public Hearing -Consideration of a Request for Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for a Concept Stage and Development Stage Planned Unit Development to Allow Multiple Buildings and Uses with Joint Parking and Drives in the I-2 Zoning District. Applicant: Blue Chip Development 12. Public Hearing -Consideration of a Request for a Preliminary Plat for the Monticello Travel Center 2°d Addition; Conditional Use Permit for a Development Stage Planned Unit Development to Allow aDrive-in Convenience Food Establishment, Motor Fuel Station/Convenience Store, Car Wash, Joint Parking and Drives, Open and Outdoor Storage, and a Retail Commercial Development and a Variance to Parking Requirements in the B-3 Zoning District. Applicant: IRET Properties 13. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance relating to the regulation of pylon signage. Applicant: City of Monticello l4. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation and outdoor storage of commercial vehicles. Applicant: City of Monticello 15. Adjourn. • Out Storage Thoughts Reason for ordinance: To prevent industrial properties from being unsightly. Proposal Out door storage is allowed in the back yard if the following conditions are met. Product and or vehicles that are being used in the normal course of business that is neatly stored. This is defined as items that are used or moved at lease once per year. This does not include the long term storage of equipment or vehicles which are not complete i.e. equipment and vehicles which are being salvaged for spare parts. In this case they may be stored outside for a maximum of one month. Materials and equipment should be stored on a hard surface or a mowed area but weeds higher than 6" must not be allowed to grow intermingled with the stored items. Any product or vehicle can be stored if a 6 foot opaque barrier is erected to conceal the items. The height of the barrier is measured at the barrier. The barrier must completely surround the item. However, the items can be taller than 6 feet high. Out door storage allowed in the front yard. Equipment and vehicles used in the normal course of business. It would be expected that this equipment and vehicles would be in active use (used at least weekly for normal business activities. It is suggested that when heavy equipment and vehicles are normally in the front yard that planting be used to obscure this equipment for the public roads. Business activities and equipment may be seen through drives, entrances, approaching at side angles, and side streets although it is suggested that these be obscured as much as possible. Definitions Front Face of Building: The building face closest to and running substantially parallel to the street that defines the buildings address. Back Yard: the area behind the front face of the building. Front Yard: The area in front of the front face of the building. Obscure: Not opaque if plantings are used it should be expected that when fully grown the limbs will just touch. Equipment: Any item that does not have wheels for the purpose of moving the equipment and is used in the normal course of business. This includes waste or recycling containers. Waste must be in containers and not on the ground around them Requirements for the industrial zone where back and side yards abut other zones. Plantings at least 6 feet tall planted along the adjoining separation line to obscure the industrial property. AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - 7:00 a.m. Academy Room -Monticello Community Center MEMBERS: Chair D son, Vice Chair Pain achter Tom ~uist, arger, Bill ~~ '~er, Dick Van Allen, Do~rts, Mike~detto, Ba b Schwientek, Ly -t e~Dahl, Don Tomann, Tom~aski, Kelli ford, and Sue ckness. STAFF: Rick Wolfstel]er, Jeff O'Neill, John Simola, and Ollie Korapchak. COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor~rbst and Council Member yne 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.) 7:02 2. Vote to approve the September 6, 2005 IDC minutes. 7:05~e~~~, ~~ ~~ ~ w•~`~` Mayor's City Update: A. Proposed I-94 and County Road I8 Interchange Project. L-r--~-- Council awards contract for Interchange Project -Oct 3, 2005 2. Council authorizes City Attorney to offer city industrial site ofd :,~ AVR package. ~ ~~-r-~ ~{ C. 3. City calls for public hearing to re-zone approximate 12-acre site from ~ , I1-A (Light Industrial) to I2 (He vy Industrial) Otter,~re~l~ r~os,~ing for ~ ~~~ purpose of AVR relocation. ~`4'"` ~`~.ry,, ~a ~ `` `~'~ B: Jefferson at Monticello anc~Popula~r Hi s rntia ~ to ~ o ~~ Status of YMCA property. ,~ ~ ~~u -''~0 ~~,~ D. Fiber Option Task Force. ~~ ~ Q ID1~,~.~ .~ ti ~;~ ~,,~~~ E. Mer r HRA/ED /~1~. `~,.~, y ~ L~ 7:30 5. eports: ~' `-`~i.a^' `:~„ lx 'b5c ~ , ~~! 6. ~ ~.~~~; z~ ~~ • 8:00 ~O ~~ •;~~~ ~~ ` '0 8:15 8 iu L - A. Economic Development Report -written report by. Koropc ak. Review the draft copy of the October 4, 2005 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary. 5. Continued Public Hearing -Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance for Open and Outdoor Storage. Applicant: City of Monticello l2. Public Hearing -Request to re-zone an industrial property from I-1A (Light Industrial) to I-2 (Heavy Indust 'al). Applican/t~: rty of M iticello ~.,~- VC.~ o~® Other Business. A. Chamber Updates -Chair Sue Struckness. B. Industrial & Business Development Banquet -Monday, October 24,1 l 1:00 L~dustry Booth - 12:00 Buffet - 12:15 Speaker, $35. '~ ~ ~ C. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, November I, 2005. ~,~ Adjournment. t caw ~~ ~~