IDC Minutes 08-02-2005MINUTES
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, 200, IDC minutes.
Bill Tapper seconded the motion and with no corrections or additions, the minutes were
approved as written.
3. Follow-ub and discussion on the develobment of the Monticello Business Center (Otter Creek
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A. Pro ress 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-
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premise sign. The committee will assess visibility of a sign placed on the southside of
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
presentation as part of their research prior to development of goals and benefits for a
presentation to Council on August 22. The IDC asked "why fiber optic and not
wireless?"
4. Mayor's City Update:
A. Proposed I-94 and County Road I8 Interchange Project. 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
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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.
Reports:
A. Economic Development Report -None.
6. Review the draft copy of the August 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 Storage
Applicant: 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, September 6, 2005.
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8. Adjournment.
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The IDC meeting adjourned by consensus at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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