IDC Minutes 06-07-2005• MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 7, 2005 - 7:00 a.m.
Academy Room -Monticello Community Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Dan Olson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Mike Benedetto, Tom
Feaski, and Kelli Huxford.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Paul Kleinwachter, Tom Lindquist, Mary Barger, Don
Roberts, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl, Don Tomann, and Sue
Struckness.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: 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.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Chair Olson called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.
2. Vote to approve the Mav 3, 2005 IDC minutes.
Due to a lack of quorum, the minutes were not considered for approval.
Follow-up and discussion on the development of the Monticello Business Center (Otter Creek
Crossin
A. Bids were received on Frida~y 6, for Chelsea Road extension and utility
improvements. Council awarded the bid on Monda~May 9. Pre-con meeting was
held week of May 23. Grading to begin June 6.
B. Marketing Committee -See Director's report.
C. Proposed June 13 presentation to Council by Duke Development relative to Otter
Creek Crossing (city owned-industrial land.)
Mayor Herbst reported Duke has a national affiliation and is interested in purchasing the city-
owned industrial piece. The presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.
4. Mayor's City Update:
A. Proposed I-94 and County Road 18 Interchange Project.
There is no new information on the AVR relocation and the judge has not ruled on the public
• purpose for the condemnation of the ready-mix. Koropchak informed members of the
proposed TIF District No. 1-34 which is being created to assist in the city's cost associated
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with the interchange. The tax increment will not be used to assist with development costs of the
private sector.
B. Jefferson at Monticello and Popular Hills residential developments.
Mayor Herbst reported that a second public meeting was held at Silver Springs for the
proposed Jefferson at Monticello and that the presentation to the Planning Commission did not
go well.
C. Status of YMCA property.
No new information.
D. Fiber Optic
A consultant and representative from Windom presented an educational workshop to Council
and staff on May 23. The Council authorized setting up a task force for the purpose to
research fiber optic and provider options with a report and recommendation back to Council
the first meeting in August. Council member Mayer explained Windom provides voice, video,
and data. Voice does not compete with TDS. If the City provides the backbone, an RFP
would go out to providers including TDS.
E. Proposed Trunk Fee Discussion of June 2.
With the over-all utility study being prepared by WSB in relationship to future growth, the
impact on trunk fees will be a topic of discussion Mayor Herbst indicated the city is now
advertising for a city employed engineer.
F. Comprehensive Plan Update.
No update.
5. Reports:
A. Economic Development Report.
Accepted the written report. Tapper informed members that Strategic will be moving into the
existing office space of the Westlund facility on June 13 and he is updating the sprinkler system
within the existing warehouse space.
B. Request to discuss IDC meeting date or time.
Koropchak informed members that staff site review has changed from Wednesday to Tuesday
beginning at 8:30 a.m. Does the IDC want to change their meeting date or manage to adjourn
at 8:15 a.m.? Members agreed to retain Tuesday as their meeting date and adjourn in a timely
manner.
6. Review the draft conv of the June 7. 2005 Planninu 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
Koropchak noted this item was continued from the May Planning Commission as it was
recommended to meet with the committee again. Tapper sees the proposed amendment as a
. comprehensive review but does not address the fundamental issue. The real issue is screening
and is it necessary. Example: Refuse containers need concrete as trucks take-out. Does
screening make it better? Does it add community pride? Good citizenship is encouraged
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through consideration of functionality and cost. To establish criteria for each zoning district
does liberalize the issue but does not resolve the problem. The Planning Department plans to
schedule a meeting between the original committee and Planner Consultant Steve Grittman and
include Tapper and Van Allen.
7. Other Business.
A. Chamber Updates.
In the absence of the Chamber President, Feaski noted the Chamber had participated in
helping the city with Walk & Roll. The next big event is Riverfest and the Chamber is the
contact point for parade applications. The Chamber is trying to recruit Norm Coleman as guest
speaker for the Industrial Banquet and are hopeful for a noon luncheon in August. The
Chamber plans to host an Expo in September in the Ice Arena.
B. Next IDC meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2005. (No July meeting.)
8. Adjournment.
The IDC meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
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