IDC Agenda 02-04-2003AGENDA
MONTICF,LLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 4 , 2003 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS: Chair Ma~'Barger, Vice Chai ~ om Lindquist, Bi apper Dick n Allen Tom O .~,~
'Robert Mike ~nedett ar c w~ente DaJr,Olsoi Kelli Huxfor om Feasl ,and L,yr~ine
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COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor Bruce Thielen.
STAFF: Rick Wolfsteller, Jef Neill, John Simola, Fred Patch, and Ollie I~.e~fopchak.
GUEST: Monticello Postmas John Roden.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and increase the industrial tax base and to create jobs in the
City of Monticello, Minnesota.
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7:00 a.m. X. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
7:02 2. Vote to approve the January ~, 2003, IDC minutes. 'C~'1, ~ ~ ~ ~ •
7:06 3. Acknowled~~e Past Chair Van Allen. -' ~"'"'~~'' ~.- ~`~ ~ `~ `~
Welcome Mayor Thielen and new member. ~~-. r.~`9` ~''"4e""""~` \al~'t/
Acknowledge Letter of Resignation from I{evin Doty. -~~-e.~~ - V eSl.~a. - h~'~^~'~'~'`~
Follow-up on Township representative -Benedetto.
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7: I I .~ Follow-up to IDC letter to Postmaster and Post Office Policies. (Mr. Roden)
7:26 _5. Discussion on and to continue development of a list of potential tasks to accomplish the
foal of the IDC: To provide a continuous stream of available indusU~ial land with
infrasn~ucture potential.
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7. Reports:
A. BRE Visit Reports -Double Bull Archery -Olson/Koropchak
B. Economic Development Report -Koropchak.
C. Marketing Subcommittee Report -Dahl/Huxford.
8. Updates by Mayor Thielen and O'Neill.
A. Progress on annexation requests.
B. Status of the Council recommendation to establish a task force for
implementation of the Comp Plan.
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MINUTES -ANNUAL MEETING
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 7 , 2003 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room - 505 Walnut Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dick Van Allen, Vice Chair Mary Barger, Tom Lindquist, Bill
Tapper, Don Roberts, Mike Benedetto, Barb Schwientek, Dan Olson,
and Kelli Huxford.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Doty, Tom Ollig, and Tom Feaski.
COUNCIL LIAISON ABSENT: Mayor Roger Belsaas.
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff O'Neill and Ollie Koropchak.
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.) Yr` o,~ ,off
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1DC Chair Van Allen called the annual meeting of the IDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
Vote to approve the November 5, 2002, and December 3, 2002, IDC minutes.
Don Roberts rncade a motion to a~pruve the November ~, 2002, IDC minutes. Seconded by I3ar°b
Schwie~~tek and ~~ith rzo corrections or~ additions, the atinutes i~~ere approved as tivritten.
Mike Benedetto made a motion to ahp~°o>>e the December 3, 2002, IDC nzirtutes. Seconded by
Don Roberts and with no core°eclions or additions, the mrnutes ti~,~ere approved as written.
Amuial meeting:
A. Review IDC 2002 Action Statement and Organizational and Membership Guidelines for
potential amending or re-afFirmin~.
Chair Van Allen noted his conversation with Kevin Doty relative to the new meeting
date of the IDC which presents a conflict for Doty. The Guidelines were amended to
reflect the new meeting date (the Brst Tuesday of each month) and was amended for the
purpose to review and discuss industrial related items on the Planning Commission
agenda prior to their meeting. Members agreed to leave the Guidelines as amended for
the reason stated. Koropchak noted with no meeting in July and with two meetings
without a quorum in 2002, the IDC might consider quarterly or every other month
meetings. Members felt monthly meetings were necessary otherwise to much was
missed. Mike Benedetto made a motion to re-instate the Organizational and
Membership Guidelines of the IDC as presented. Don Roberts seconded the motion and
with no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
Members reviewed the 2002 Action Statement. Barger asked if the focus of the IDC
should include commercial. Members felt the 1DC should focus on industrial only, this
the motion at the June 2002 IDC meeting. Torn Lindquist made a motion to accept the
2002 IDC Action Statement as the 2003 IDC Action Statement. Seconded by Bill Tapper
and with no further discussion, the motion passed imanirnoz~sly.
Van Allen questioned the rate of effectiveness of the City Council/staff relating to the
IDC Minutes - 1/7/03
Comp Plan, zoning, and use of the PUD. He informed IDC members that the League of
Women Voters keeps a record of votes by elected officials. Perhaps, the IDC needs to
study this idea for implementation: To keep record of Planning Commission and Council
votes relating to industrial items, Comp Plan Industrial Land Use, and use of PUD. One
IDC member felt the Council needs to be more accountable at IDC meetings and the city
administration accountable to zoning questions.
Van Allen continued stating prio-- to running for Council seat, he requested copies of
various city information such as the City of Monticello Community Vision & Governing
Policies. It appears the document directs city staff to carry out the policies. Van Allen
asked IDC members to read the document before the February IDC meeting and noted
the following pages: Page 1. I. VISION: A. Values and Intended Results
Aesthetic/Environmental 1, 2, 3, and 4; Page 2, Economic 1, 2, and 3. Page 4, C.
Intended Costs, and 11. CITY COUNCIL OPERATIONAL POLICIES: General
Responsibilities - 1, 2, and 7. Page 5 -Personal and I11. ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY POLICIES -BOUNDARIES & LIMITATIONS FOR THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR, General Responsibilities - I, 2, 3 and 4. Page 6. Personnel - 1, 3,
6 and 7, and IV. MANAGEMENT/GOVERNANCE LINKAGE POLICIES, I, 2, 3, and
4. Lastly, he noted if industrial development was wanted it was not listed as a goal or
direction and there was not much of a job desc--iption for City Council members.
B. Follow-rte of candidates for IDC membership and vote to accept.
Benedetto reported on his follow-up conversation with Lynne Dahl and Bill Young as to
their interest in IDC membership. Dahl was very interested. Young was mildly
interested (40/60%). Don Roberts made a motion to accept Lynne Dahl c~rnd Bill Young
as members of the IDC. Seconded by Tapper a~~d with no further discussion, the motion
Koropchak to contact Dahl and Benedetto to contact Young.
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C. Acceptance for three-year term of IDC Membership -Tapper, Benedetto, and Huxford.
With IDC Members Tapper, Benedetto, and Huxford terms expiring December 31, 2002:
they all accepted another three-year term as [DC members.
D. Re~-est for Council Liaison.
Koropchak informed members that the Council appoints Council Liaisons and
Commissioners to the City Commissions at the first meeting in January (January 13,
2003) of the City Council and asked if the IDC wanted to make a formal request.
Lindquist suggested Koropchak draft a letter to the Mayor/Council on behalf of the IDC
requesting the attendance of the Mayor at the IDC meetings because the IDC is an
indirect resource of the Council per the Vision & Governing Policies and historically,
has been anon-voting member of the IDC. Members agreed.
E. Election of 2003 IDC Officers: Chair Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Barger reported on her conversation with Van Allen who declined to serve as the Chair
for 2003 as he felt the IDC needed a new face after two years. Lindquist agreed to serve
as Vice Chair reported Barger. Barger then nominated Mary Barger for Chair and Tom
Lindquist for Vice Chair of the IDC 2003. With no other nominations fi^om the floor,
Mike Benedetto etude a motion to cease nominations and to elect Barger as Chair and
Lindquist as Vice Chair for 2003. Dick Van Allen seconded the motion and with no
further discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Bill Tapper made a motion to
appoint Koropchak as secretary of the IDC for 2003. Seconded by Tona Lindquist and
with no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
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4. Discussion on and to continue development of a list. of potential tasks to accomplish the foal of
the IDC' To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure
potential.
A. Review the draft co~y of the January 7 2003 Planning Conunission Agenda for
industrial related items Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary.
Van Allen asked O'Neill, "If the location of a cell tower in an 1-lA zone will obstruct
industrial development?" (Planning Commission Agenda Item 6.) O'Neill said he'd
check with the Chief Building Official; however, O'Neill noted usually a cell tower
requires a relatively small amount of land and is highly unlikely to obstruct industrial
development. Next, Van Allen asked, "Why the need for a PUD for the Hospital?"
(Item 7.) O'Neill responded that when the Hospital first expanded a PUD was required
because the development was outside or greater than the normal rules (unusual land
configuration) so each time the Hospital expands the PUD needs to be amended or
approved to allow the expansion. Next, IDC members asked, "How does a PUD relate to
the Chadwick parcel and what is outside or greater than the normal rules to require a
PUD?" O'Neill noted because the concept plan is outside or greater than the zoning
classification of the a-nended Comprehensive Plan a PUD is required. [s the PUD used
as a "How can one get around the normal rules of the ordinance or zoning?" No action
or position was taken relative to the Planning Commission Agenda of January 2003 by
the IDC.
Q. Follow-into the letter drafted to the Postmaster.
Members reviewed the letter mailed to the local postmaster and Koropchak noted she
had not heard from him. Tapper informed -nembers at his discretion he uses the St.
Michael Post Office. Bill Tapper made a motion for Dick vurz Allen to follow-aq~ ~~ilh
the local post master. Barb Schivientek seconded the motion and with no further
clisci~ssron, the motion passed unanimously.
C. Prepare current list of tasks established and needed to accomplish the Qoal of the IDC.
Van Allen explained this meant "What are the list of tasks for the IDC to car-y out in
order to accomplish the IDC Mission State-nent?" Members suggested Van Allen
prepare a list for Koropchak to include in the next IDC agenda for review.
5. Reports:
A. BRE Scheduled Visits - B&B Metal Stamping- Barger/Koropchak.
IDC reviewed the written reports by Barger and Koropchak. Members agreed the
recommendations and were informed Dundas Road between Cedar and County Road 117
would be completed by October 2003.
B. Economic Development Report - In addition to the written report, Koropchak asked for a
volunteer for the Double Bull Archery BRE Visit on Monday, January l3, 2003, 8:00
a.m. Dan Olson volunteered if his calendar was free. He'll call Koropchak, if not Van
Allen would attend but Koropchak -nust make reminder call at 7:00 a.m. the morning of.
Koropchak noted the January 13 Council Agenda Item: Consideration of joint resolution
approving annexation of Chadwick property, and noted the Annual Meeting of the
Economic Development Partnership of Wright County on January 17, 2003, 7:45 a.m.,
Montrose Community Center, Guest Speaker: Dean Barkley and her election of Vice
Chair. Lindquist asked if the Partnership has recruited any major industrial businesses
to the County and as to the merit of membership. Lastly, Koropchak noted the need for
the Marketing Committee to meet and asked for IDC representatives. Representatives
are Lynne Dahl, Kelli Huxford, and Tom Ollig. Van Allen to call Ollig and check on
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IDC membership status. [DC accepted written report by Koropchak.
6. Updates by Mayor Belsaas and O'Neill.
A. Progress on annexation requests.
O'Neill reported annexation was moving forward as identified by the Council with the
blessing of the Township. The Township dropped any objection or will not appeal the
Court ruling and will appoint two people to work with Council on the joint agreement.
Within the new agreement is a vehicle to review future Comp Plan boundaries. A
transportation study will be completed this yea-- for public view. Interchange and
commercial options are being looked at for the open space between I-94 and County
Road 75. MDOT earmarks 1-94 not to be straightened but to run under railroad tracks.
B. Status of the Council recommendation to establish a task force for implementation of the
Comp Plan.
O'Neill reported that before the task force is established, staff is gathering information
on how to fund the interchange as well as at I-94 and County Road 18, infrastructure
demands and costs, and county transportation study. Council Member Roger Carlson
has volunteered to be on Task Force. Van Allen asked "Should the Council set a date for
establishment of the Task Force?"
Other Business.
None.
8. Adjournment.
Mury Barger made a notion to adjourn the IDC meeting. Seconded by Dick Van Allen, the IDC`
meeting adjourned at 8: ~~ a. m.
Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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BROOKLYN PARK
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(763) 488-1568 To: Dick Van Allen 1-15-03
RE: IDC Membership
MONTICELLO
106 East 4th Street --
(763) 271-7200 Dlck:
Please accept my letter of resignation to the Monticello Industrial
BUFFALO Development Committee to take effect immediately. The change of the
555 Highway 55 monthly meeting to a Tuesday morning is in direct conflict with my
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employers scheduled meeting times.
I've been fortunate to have served with so many concerned citizens
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101 Ash Avenue North about expanding Monticello's industrial & manufacturing base. Much has
(952) 657-2500 been accomplished and more will be need to be done.
I wish the committee, out industrial businesses, managers and
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday -February -I, 2003
6:00 N.M.
Members: Dick Frie. Robbie Smith. Richard Carlson. Rod Dragsten and Lloyd Hilgar~
Council liaison: Brian Stumpf ~'
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Steve Grittman
Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held January 7, ?003.
Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citicns comments.
5. Public IIcaring -Consideration of a request for development stage approval of a planned unit
~{~~-clopmcnt and preliminary plat approval for The Home Depot Addition~,A~p~lic~~i~i~d
Ucvcl~up~~m, ~•n.t Company, John Lunds ~n, Jerry Mathwig, and L~e~ Par_ks ~,....- ~~
(. Public I ]carin~~ -Consideration of a request for a development sta~~e planned unit development and
G~~ ~ preliminary plat approval for athletic complex containing ice arena. lockers. public areas, domed ~
~'"~~ athletic licld and parking lot. Applicant: RSP Architects on behalf of t~ 1~on~ti~ Youth Ho~~~~
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~~ Public I lcarin~~ -- Consideration of a rcq st for rezoning from AO to R-lA and R-?; and
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cunsidcratiun ofdevelopment stage PUD and preliminary plat approval for Spiri Hills estd ~tial
dcyclu ~mcnt. Applicant: Maplewood Develo meat & Construction. Inc. s~^~ ~.3~-w-~'
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8. Public I Icarin~~ -Consideration of development sta~~e planned unit development. re-zoning from
A~~riculturc to R-l. R-2, and R-2A. and preliminary plat approval for a residential subdivision.
Applicant: Luis & Eugene Bauer; Tyler Sout~ L~ ~C; Vir gig nia & Earl HNI~ k~M~ar~k ~er~~en &
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9. ms's ('onsidcration l)1 a request for a conditional use permit allowing a cell tower in an Iai`t~•
Applicant: S ~riit ~t PCS a~d~Fr~tilln ent Systems (Tabled from previous meeting).. ~, ~ -~~
l0. Consideration of a request for development stage planned unit development approval allowing
expansion of the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital Applicant: Monticello-Bi~~ Lake Commu it~~
1luspital L)istrict. (Tabled from pre~~ious meetin~~).
I 1 Con:i~ieration of accepting revisgd I'iclds of Hillside Hurst preliminary plat as being consistent with
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday -February 4, 2003
6:00 P.M.
Members: Dick Frie, Robbie Smith, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsten and Lloyd Hilgart
Council Liaison: Brian Stumpf
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Fred Patch, and Steve Grittman
Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held January 7, 2003.
Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments.
Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for development stage approval of a planned unit
development and preliminary plat approval for The Home Depot Addition. Applicant:
Birchland Development Company, John Lundsten, Jerry Mathwig, and Lee Parks
6. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a development stage planned unit
development and preliminary plat approval for athletic complex containing ice arena,
lockers, public areas, domed athletic field and parking Lot. Applicant: RSP Architects on
behalf of the Monticello Youth Hockey Association, Monticello Soccer Association, and
City of Monticello
7. Public I-Iearing -Consideration of a request for rezoning from AO to R-lA and R-2; and
consideration of development stage PUD and preliminary plat approval for Spirit Hills
residential development. Applicant: Maplewood Development & Construction, Inc.
Public Hearing -Consideration of development stage planned uliit development, re-zoning
from Agriculture to R-1, R-2, and R-2A, and preliminary plat approval for a residential
subdivision. Applicant: Lois & Eugene Bauer; Tyler South, LLC; Virginia & Earl Husak;
Mark Gergen & Associates/Bruggeman Properties, LLC
9. Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit allowing a cell tower in an I-lA
district. Applicant: Sprint PCS and Fulfillment Systems (Tabled from previous meeting).
10. Consideration of a request for development stage planned unit development approval
allowing expansion of the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital. Applicant: Monticello-Big Lake
Community Hospital District. (Tabled from previous meeting).
11. Adjourn
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The Monticello City Council is an elected body representing the citizens, businesses and other
taxpayers within the City of Monticello. As such, it is the intent of the Council to provide
representative leadership to the community and direct the resources* of the City toward achievement
of an intended vision (goals).
Boards and Commissions serve in an advisory role to the City Council, assisting the Council to make broad
decisions and support the City Council by focusing on the details required to accomplish the intended Vision.
The EDA/HRA also act as independent political subdivisions working in partnership with the City Council to
achieve the shared vision.
* RESOURCES--
Direct resources of the City include but are not limited to its personnel, budgets, boazds,
commissions, consultants, machinery, buildings, public works, utilities and other capital
improvements.
Indirect resources of the City include its citizens, businesses, community groups (i.e. IDC, MCP,
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, etc.), affiliated governmental agencies (i.e. Wright County,
Monticello School District, ECFE, Head Start, WIC, etc.).
The following statement of values and related policies are adopted by the City Council for the purpose of
providing a foundation for Council leadership and direction to the City Administration.
I. VISION: (A definition of ends not means)
These community visions will be the basis for the City Council in making policy to achieve intended
results.
A. Values and Intended Results -
Aesthetic/Environmental
1. The image of our city will be as a friendly, thriving, and proud community that has
retained its small town charm and identity.
2. The City will support paced growth and development so as to provide diverse,
comfortable urban neighborhoods while preserving natural amenities for public use and
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_~ 3. The City will support maintenance and reinvestment in existing owner occupied and
rental housing and business properties so as to discourage blight. Blighting influences
on existing housing and businesses must be controlled.
4. Our city will have abundant parks and recreational spaces for its citizens. Its streets
and neighborhoods should retain spark-like atmosphere that takes advantage of the
city's location on the river and our developing pathway system.
5. A,s "quality begets quality", public facilities and spaces should reflect pride by their
construction and maintenance. Monticello should be clean, safe, well forested, and
visually inviting. We will support pride in the place we call home.
SociaUCommunity
The City will create and encourage opportunities for people to become involved and
connected to their community on all levels (i.e. civic, church, community
organizations, government, etc.).
2. We will encourage civic and community organizations that provide welcoming
opportunities for people to become actively and cooperatively involved with their
neighbors.
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3. The City will seek constant renewal through community volunteerism and celebrations
that reflect our history, our current accomplishments, and our vision of the future.
4. The City will promote partnerships with other communities and governing agencies to
share a broader view of community.
5. The City will strive to gain regional recognition as a desirable place to live and work
("Our kind of place")
Cultural
The City will encourage and support frequent and diverse opportunities to celebrate as
a community so citizens may experience the unique and historic aspects of our
community culture.
2. Our history and the fine arts, including music and dance, will be promoted and
facilitated in our city. They define who we are and what keeps us here.
Economic
1. The City will adapt and respond to the regional marketplace and direct our resources
to stimulate the development of Monticello as a destination community that is self-
sustaining and self-sufficient.
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The City will take economic advantage of our attractive regional location that provides
ready access to transportation systems linking us with larger economic communities.
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The City will save through dedicated reserves, be prudent in its investments and
expenditures, and strive to maintain affordability of services to its citizens.
Recreational
The City will promote, build upon, and take advantage of our public, private, and
natural recreational amenities. We will seek to increase cooperative programming of
the community recreational facilities (civic, township, county, and school).
2. The City will seek to expand public and private recreational opportunities in the civic
core to increase downtown vitality. In providing for accessible recreation,
opportunities must be provided for people during normal leisure time. We will provide
for evening and weekend opportunities for community activities.
The City will maintain and promote pride in our existing recreational facilities while
continuing to develop new recreational uses and facilities which take greater
advantage of the river and our city/country setting. We will strive to link pathways
and trails to recreational destinations.
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3. Our support of economic development will be directed toward the creation of jobs
that are not just "liveable" but prosperous, stimulate the local economy, and capable of
supporting our families and community.
4. The City will encourage reinvestment in our community and support with our
resources the economic efforts of local businesses.
4. The City will promote `user ownership" of recreational facilities through volunteerism
such as "Adopt-A-Park".
5. The City will maximize yeaz-round opportunities for organized and unplanned
recreation for families and persons of all ages.
Spiritual
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The City of Monticello must appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our faiths while
recognizing the oneness and diversity of our moral and ethical beliefs.
The City will respect diversity in faiths and facilitate cooperation to make our
community a place that protects the vulnerable and helps those in need.
In governing our city, off cials will uphold the highest moral and ethical standards that
reflect the values of our caring, compassionate community.
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B. Intended Recipients --The intended recipients of our efforts will be:
II.
Citizens Ta%payers Businesses The Natural Environment
Institutions (schools, churches, hospitals, governments ,civic groups, etc.) •
Persons in Need
Visitors/Travelers/Transients (freeway traffic, temp. residents, business traffic, etc.)
C. Intended Costs
~' The monetary costs of accomplishing these visions/intended results will be reflected in
the creation of budgets and capital improvement plans. Action plans developed by the
City Administrator and City Council will be tested against this Vision to determine
priorities for allocation of resources.
CITY COUNCII. OPERATIONAL POLICIES:
General Responsibilities --
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The City Council will at least annually review the Community Vision for the City of
Monticello and performance measures toward attaining the Vision. This evolving
Vision will be the governing foundation for strategic planning. It will provide for the
aesthetic/environmental, social, cultural, spiritual, recreational, and economic
character, vitality and growth of the city.
2. In the exercise of the privileges, rights, and obligations of their elected positions, City
Council members will uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of
the State of Minnesota, and the City's Comprehensive Plan~ach Council member
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must act within the law, professionally represent the City and diminish neither public
confidence nor personal integrity.
3. The City Council will represent the Community Vision and the interests of the city
before those of other governmental agencies.
4. City Council meetings are to be conducted in an orderly manner. The City Council
will ensure that each member of the Council is encouraged to freely communicate and
express opinions.
5. The City Council will ensure open representative local government, maintaining the
public trust by respecting and reflecting the needs and desires of the community at
lazge.
6. City Council members must not permit personal conflicts of interest, nor tolerate any
apparent or real conflict of interest, that may interfere with the freedom of the Council
to carryout representative government.
7. The City Council will define the roles and responsibilities of its boards and
commissions, support those roles and responsibilities, and maintain a communication
plan to ensure cooperation and maximum utility.
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Budget/Fiduciary Responsibilities -
1. The City Council must maintain its fiscal responsibilities and direct resources toward
• the Community Vision. The Council must prohibit misdirection or waste of municipal
resources.
Personnel --
The City Council and its City Administrator will be provided opportunities for training
and personal development directed to the purposes of the City or as related to job
performance.
2. Concurrent to adoption of the annual budget, the City Council will consider and
approve or deny an annual pay plan for city personnel as recommended by the City
Administrator.
n~ 3. The City Council will consider and approve or deny changes to the organizational
structure of the City as recommended by the City Administrator.
III. ADIVIIlVISTRATIVE AUTHORITY POLICIES -BOUNDARIES & LIMITATIONS FOR
THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
General Responsibilities --
~ 1. To achieve the Vision, the City Council authorizes the City Administrator to manage
the direct resources of the City.
2. The City Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient use of direct
resources provided by the City Council and to develop and maintain productive
channels to available indirect resources.
The City Administrator will uphold the ordinances and policies of the City of
Monticello.
4. The City Administrator must not tolerate unlawful acts of any kind, by any person.
Budget/Fiduciary Responsibilities --
The City Administrator must uphold the fiduciary responsibilities of the City.
2. The City Administrator is authorized sole authority to manage and direct/redirect
monetary resources within the annual budget approved by the City Council. The City
Administrator must gain approval from City Council to exceed the annual budget
approved by City Council.
3. The City Administrator will make or cause to be made sound investments of municipal
funds.
4. The City Administrator shall not permit waste of City assets and resources.
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Personnel --
1. ~ The City Administrator must act in compliance with all federal, state, or local laws as
related to the management of personnel resources.
r'r~> 2. Prior to making changes to the organizational structure of the City, the City
Administrator must obtain the approval of the City Council.
~~~ ~,~ ~ As~~~v~. ~ The City Administrator shall be permitted to independently make changes to job
~/ descnptions, compensation, teens of compensation, and carry out disciphnary actions
`° with the exception of job termination. Effective and efficient use and management of
personnel resources shall be at the sole discreti n of the City Administrato .
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4. Though the City Administrator may advise, the termination of any City employee shall
be as provided by Minnesota Law at the sole discretion of the City Council.
5. " , The City Administrator will attempt to retain qualified staff and strive to maintain
good employee morale and open communications. Staff will be treated with respect,
understanding, and fairness.
6. The City Administrator will ensure that employees aze provided feedbag on grid are
accountable to cleazly-defined performance criteria. ~ '~
~v 1 ~~ 7. ~ Staff will be provided opportunities for training and personal development directed to
~d~ Jc~ 7a`i~~uiposes of the City or as related to job performance.
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8. The City Administrator will not allow alienation between staff and Ci Council. An
environment of trust and candor shall exist to support open communication between
staff and the Council.
IV. MANAGEMENT/GOVERNANCE LINKAGE POLICIES:
General Responsibilities --
1. The City Council will lead the City and provide strategic guidance by governing
according to its Community Vision, Governing Policies, and Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Council will not manage City business and operations. City administration and
operational management are the responsibility of the City Administrator. The City
Administrator may request the participation of City Council members in certain
administrative matters.
3. All items brought to the Council for update, consideration, recommendation, direction
or action must be brought through the City Administrator who will present his
recommendations to the City Council with appropriate dissenting opinions and views.
4. The City Council will take action with one voice. Individual Council members are not
to direct staff. Council instructions to staff will be directed through the City
Administrator.
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13RH: VISIT
SCHI~'.DULi~; .~1M) WRITTEN SUNIVIARY HORIVI
IDC NIEVIBI+.R INDUSTRY
Name Dan Olsen/Dick Van !\Ilen/ )Ilie Koro xhak amt Double Bull ~Archery
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Mailing ..<lddress
Primary Contact I4eith Beam/Broola
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Phone 763-295-3604
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Location 1401 Fallon Avenue NE
iulunticello. MN »362
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Date of Visit Nionday January 13, 2003 Time of Visit _8:00 a.m.
Time of Completion: 8:=I~ a.m.
Summary of Visit:
1. Noted tratlic backup around 5 p.m. at [-Iighway 25 and I-94 interchange signals. "[`hey asked
if~timin~~ of signal ]i~hts could be synchronized to allow traffic to move through.
?. Talked about the need for more space. It would be a benefit for the company to have the
assembly/distribution area (leased in EIk River) and sewing/oft7ce area (leased in Monticello)
wider one roof. Their Monticello Lase is up Junc 2003 and the Elk River lease is up 2005.
"they asked if space for stora~~e containers was available as this was one of their needs. They
requested to be notified ol~space for lease or sale in Monticello. h~ritrlre company growth in the
U~ and Thailand will determine future expansion plans. Appreciated Kitty Balton, Past
Chamber Director, for suggesting Morrell's lease space and Koropchak, E?conomic I)evelopmcnt
Director, For assistance by providing information for potential purchase oI~ bake Tool building.
~. "l~hcy noted the need for cmpfoyees anti Van Allen suggested using the Monticello Worl<
Force Center. Currently in Monticello have 6 sewers, 3 others. along with the two owners.
4. I'hcy agreed to a two-way web site link with the City of Monticello.
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IDC member:
Dan Olson & Ollie Koropchak
INDUSTRY:
Double Bull Archery
Keith Beam and Brooks Johnson
1401 Fallon Ave NE
Monticello, MN 55362
PH: 763-295-3664
DATE OF VISIT:
Monday January 13, 2003 @ 8:00 am
NOTES:
• Met with both Keith and Brooks
• Both agreed to hook up with the Monticello Web Site
• Business has been good for Double Bull; 35°fo annual increase
• Double Bull's lease in Monticello is up in the end of June. Their lease on the
second location in Elk River has approximately 2.5 years left.
• Double Bull manufacturers here in Minnesota but also have blinds manufactured
overseas and shipped here.
o This causes additional need for storage
• They' 11 know better this spring what, if any, changes they will need as far as
space and location.
o Ollie has been staying in touch with Double Bull and they offered
appreciation to her for that and all her past help.
• Discussed possible need for outdoor storage area.
o Do we know of any?
• Double Bull currently runs an ad in the local paper when help is needed.
o Dick mentioned the Work Force Center as an additional source.
IDC member Dan Olson
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MARKETING SUBCOMMITTEE
HRA/IDC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2003
Members Present: HRA Commissioners Brad Barger and Darrin Lahr.
IDC Members Kelli Huxford and Lynne Dahl.
Economic Development Director Ollie Koropchak.
Member Absent IDC Member Tom Ollig.
1. Remaining balance of the Marketing Fund: $34,800.
2. The group assessed the previous Marketing Plan.
Suggestions: -Visit by Mayor or elected official to businesses to enhance city/business
relationship.
- Add Dunwoody InstitLrte to technical college/center list.
- One-year subscription to Monticello Times for new industrial business.
- Brochures to EDAM members, real estate brokers, commercial
developers, etc. Review data for need to update.
- Web site Chamber industrial business linkage, scan brochure cover and
form requiring complete brochure and more information.
- Does Community Profile need updating?
- Investigate attending Industrial Trade Show and local Expos.
- Economic Impact -Increased tax base and wages.
- City Investments -Community Center, proposed Hockey/Soccer, etc.
- Investigate development of Location Site Guide.
3. Participation at the Chamber Golf Outing, Thursday, May 15, 11:30 registration and
12:30 tee time. Will invite brokers, contractors, etc. as guest of the city. No bus tour or
event prior. Lack of attendance by targeted audience. Set up booth only.
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HRA Agenda - 2/5/03
IDC Agenda - 2/4/03
7B. Economic Development Report:
a) Production Stamping - I talked with Les Wurm on January 14 and he informed me
that Van Heel, owner of the Fallon Avenue Building, reduced his selling price.
Wurm is looking into renovation costs and permits and will make a decision
whether to build or purchase in 30 days. The HRA had collected a $5,000 deposit
and the TIF District was not certified at the County. Bottom-line the City wants
his company in town and the jobs.
b) BRE Scheduled Visit -Suburban Manufachir~~nd Vector Tool tentatively 'oc_ ~~„
scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, ?003, m l ~ c~C volunteer to go °`d~"'~..r-~
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along. Also calls into TCDC and Aroplax. ~
c) Twin City Die Castings (TCDC) -Building Official Fred Patch was invited out to
Monticello facility for input into completion of second floor office space.
Company has new contracts for Monticello plant. Lay-offs were at St. PaullMpls
Facility.
d) HRA/IDC Marketing Subcommittee scheduled to meet Friday, January 24, 7:30
a.m., Academy Room.
e) City Council Goal Settuig Meeting, Monday, January 27, 5:00 p.m., Mississippi
Room. Regular meeting 7:00 p.m.
f) Northwest Corridor development and interchange comp plan meeting with Xcel
and NMC Security and Emergency personnel, city staff and consultants held
January 23, 8:30 aan. Good meeting: NMC concerns- access, design,
construction (bridge height and closest to plant). Analysis of industrial users
(building heights/chemical use). NMC/Xcel needs snore detailed information on
bridge design and where, and defined industrial area. City needs list of restrictive
industrial uses. Goal: Work together for a design that benefits both NMC and
City/area. Next meeting within two months.
g) Development Issues & Solutions Seminar Series presented by the Wright County
Economic Development Partnership, February 12, 2003, 11:30 to 1:30, Russell's
St. Michael (See Attachment). Is anyone interested in attending?
h) Chadwick parcel -Council adopted a joint resolution supporting annexation of
Chadwick parcel(s) on January 13, 2003 (See Attachment). On May ] 3, 2002, the
Council approved the Otter Creek Business Park concept PUD, based on a finding
that the concept is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. On
March 13, 2002, the Planning Commission made a motion to recommend
approval of the concept and development stage PUD based on the findings that
the proposal is consistent with the Comp Plan, .......... And the Planning
Commission made a motion to recommend approval of the Otter Creek concept
PUD based on a finding that the concept is consistent with City's Comp Plan.
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IDC Agenda - 2/4/03
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i) Leads: I . l 0,000 to 20,000 sq ft warehouse/manufacturing space
real estate agent 2. Large retail user -consultant out of Columbia Maryland. 3.
Purchase real estate properties (retail 4,000 to 60,000 sq ft). Developer fiom
Pittsburgh, PA. 4. Req~~est for information on industrial land and existing
buildings for sale from Board Member of a St Cloud firm. 4. Reprint of artwork -
publishing and printing with small amount of front retail. Checking on zoning. 5.
International business manufacturing wind turbines, blades, and towers used for
wind farms. Total land, 28 acres, three buildings total 205,000 sq ft, 200 jobs.
Proposal to State, August 23, 2002. Update January 6, 2003. MTED supplied
State incentive information and hopes to meet with company contacts.
j) UMC Aim~ual Report to Minn Trade & Economic Development due and submitted
for JanLiary 25, 2003 deadline.
k) For you who remember Erik Fjerdingsted, first president of the H-Window
Company, T had a nice meeting with him on January 20. His first visit to US in
ten years.
1) Remn7ele Engineering -I've placed a call to Gre~Pic~ert f~~ update on the
status of the Monticello facility. ~`"'''~-mss
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Development issues & Solutions
Seminar Series
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(locc~tedtivest of I-94 on 241 in dotivntotivn St..~Vlichae~}
~'ee: ~iopre-registered or X15 at tl~e door (includes CuncFi)
l~Vednesd~ay, ~e6ruary 12, 2003
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i2:oo-i2:o5 tiVelcome & Introdicctions
12:o5-i2:2o "Putting it alC~ogetG~er" - .xeitG~ 'Ulstc~d, ~.Lnited
Properties
i2:2o-12:30 "Development Issues"from a Planners
_pers_pective- Steve Gritt~nan, of ~1N .associates, St.
Louis Park
i2:3o-12:40 ".a Case Study " from a Builders perspective- Greg
3-la yes, Shingo6ee Builders
i2:4o-i2ao "Protecting tGle People's Interest" from a Cities
perspective- P~ilxern, City of Delano
i2ao-i:3o 2uestions 6~y the Moderator and tie .audience,
Comments 6y the Panel
This is an opportunity to 6e part of an open for~,~m that wiCCdiscuss tie Development
Issues in 1Nriflht County. ~"~e purpose of this effort is to findso~iitions to problems that exist and
to see( to create opportLCnities to solve potentiaCconfCict that may arise between the dfferent
organizations andviewpoints surrounding development. By 6ein~ open about t(tieirperspectives
andvie~~points, those invoLvec~ in this discussion are taking an important step in the process of
understanding eae(i other.
RS1~P Information
Contact:
Noel at (763 477-3086 or Jeanene at (763 477-3000 ext. 3470
emaiC- jstrumC>tivhe.org, (,~- (763 477-3054 or on our tive6site at
tivtivtiv.rwrig~itpartnersFiip.org
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Quarter. a distance of 730.01 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described: thence South 00
decrees 03 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 1 17.71 feet: thence 22.13 feet sa~theasterly along a
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South 40 degrees ~9 minutes ~2 seconds East. a distance of 81.81 feet. to the west line of said east 82.00 feet
and said line there terminating. Subject to Wright County Highway Ri`Tht-of--Way Plat No. 3
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OF WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A NON-PROFIT PRIVATEIPUBLIC PARTNERSHIP
January 24, 2003
Ollie Koropchak
Industrial Development Committee
505 Walnut Street, Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Ollie,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Industrial Development Committee
for your continued support of the Economic Development Partnership of Wright County.
2003 promises to be a year of progress and success for the Partnership and its members.
We initiated adirect-mail campaign to site locators this month. The campaign consists of
four postcards that highlight various elements of Wright County, including growth, site
locations, workforce and quality of life. We signed a letter of intent to invest in the
Minnesota Community Capital Fund. This will allow us to loan up to $250,000 in gap
' financing, compared to our current $25,000 maximum loan amount. We continue to staff
the satellite office of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Buffalo
Library to serve small businesses. Finally, we will be busy disseminating the results from
the 2001 Labor Force Assessment.
Should you have any questions about these initiatives, the Partnership or the role we
might play in a business development project, please call me at (763) 477-3086.
Best wishes,
N el LaBine
E ecutive Director
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PO Box 525, 6800 ELECTRIC DRIVE, ROCKFORD MN 55373 763-477-3086; Fax 763-477-3054
www. wrightpartnership.org
EDA Minutes - 1/29/03
Consultant Steve Grittman informed commissioners that the sketches were designed as a
framework or idea to create an attractive and appealing rear entrance and plaza.
Grittman introduced Bob Kirmis, an associate, who displayed a current panoramic photo
of the rear of the buildings noting elevations and functions. Areas identified: 1. Signage
- no continuity. 2. Visual and exposure of trash. 3. Inconsistent building heights. 4.
Lack of visual entrance. 5. Doors and windows not consistent (uniform) with year of
construction. 6. Haphazard parking and trash areas. 7. Poor pedestrian connection
between vehicles and eastlwest connection. Grittman noted the site plan can be adjusted
to accommodate southerly parking.
Kirmis continued presenting a design sketch to address the elevations and function.
Suggestions: 1. Create a horizontal element for signage providing a sense of consistency
and eye focus. 2. Relocate and consolidate trash into closed and detached containers. 3.
Install parapets for visual prominence and to screen roof mechanical units. 4. Canopy
options to define entrance and to screen physical elements. ~. With the use of wood or
transits alter existing doors and windows to the era of the building. 6. Facade color -
individual choice of color or material to retain small town look. The site would create a
pedestrian friendly plaza with east/west walk area and plantings. The importance of the
door/window elements create a focus for customer entrance. Responding to the cost and
material of parapets, Grittman noted the material is similar to stucco like the cornice on
Cub Foods. The material is both durable and affordable and can be designed into a
drainage system.
Grittman did not have cost estimates available but estimated each building less than
$20,000. Perhaps would be a cost savings if constructed as one. Would all property
owners agree. It was noted that three buildings and one lot is under the same ownership.
The FDA requested NAC provide material and installation costs for each individual
building and as one project based on the suggestions. NAC could have the cost estimates
by the end of February.
5. Consideration of request from IDC to review GMEF Guidelines for business/ioh
retention.
The EDA received copies of the BRE Visit summaries and Business Subsidy Criteria.
Koropchak noted as followtip to the B&B Metal Stamping visit, the EDA was requested
to research to see if or should the EDA Criteria -GMEF Guidelines be amended to
inchide job retention for existing businesses.
Demeules felt the purpose of the EDA loan was to increase vahie and jobs within the
community. Their experience is that automatization requires more employees, generally
higher paying wages. Hoglund agreed that automatization increases production which in
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turn means more materials moving in and out. Lahr noted the EDA discounts the interest
rate for growth. If the loan does notincrease value or jobs to the community, then what is
the benefit to the EDA? Koropchak noted in her research that the current EDA Business
Subsidy Criteria - GMEF Guidelines states: In all cases, it is mandatory to create new
jobs. Per the EDA Attorney the Guidelines can be amended to meet the Business
Subsidy Criteria -Public Policy Requirement: All business subsidies must meet a public
purpose in addition to increasing the tax base. Job retention may only be used as a public
purpose in cases where job loss is imminent and demonstrable. Imminent and
demonstrable is much like the "but for" test. A business must demonstrate if not for the
loan, the company will Iay-off X number of people or move. The Attorney warned in
some cases, this may be a red flag and a business must have along-term plan to
demonstrate how they plan to increase productivity.
GLINT HERBST MADE A MOTION TO NOT AMEND THE EDA BUSINESS
SUBSIDY CRITERIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOB RETENTION FOR THE
REASONS STATED BY THE COMMISSIONERS. DARRIN LAHR SECONDED
THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Update of 2003 EDA membership appointments
Removed.
7. Executive Director's Report
In addition to the written report, Koropchak noted that the H-Window building was
scheduled to close on January 29. The buyer a local individual looking to lease out the
building.
Ci°ostini Grille is scheduled to open, February 10.
Lead from C.B. Richard Ellis - 150.000 sq ft distribution. Looking for 12 acres, 5 acres
outdoor storage..
EDA accepted written report.
8. Other Business.
Add on item: The commissioners were informed of the request of the City Council for
commissions to review the City's Vision & Governing Policies for input, comments, etc.
and to develop a list of goals or projects which would lead to or support the City's vision.