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IEDC Agenda - 03/04/2024AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Monday, March 4, 2024 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center Members: Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Vice Chairperson Jarred Merchant, Sarah Kortmansky, Tracy Hinz, Jarred Merchant, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Wayne Elam, Andrew Tapper, Randy Skarphol, Rob Stark, Tony Velishek, Cory Ritter, Liz Kokesh Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. January 2, meeting minutes C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 2. Regular Agenda A. Table Topic — MN -DOT Transportation Improvement Projects impacting Monticello 3. Liaison Updates A. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) B. Chamber of Commerce C. Economic Development • Project Update • Prospect List • March 4, 2024, Planning Commission Agenda • Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast — Friday, October 11, 2024 D. City Council Update 4. Next Meeting Reminder— Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 -as per new meeting schedule 5. Adjournment (8:00 a.m.) INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) DRAFT MINUTES January 2, 2024 7:00 a.m. at Monticello Community Center Members Present: Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky, Vice Chairperson Luke Dahlheimer, Tracy Hinz, Liz Kokesh, Eric Olson, Joni Pawelk, Darek Vetsch, Jarred Merchant, Cory Ritter, Rob Stark, Andrew Tapper, Tony Velishek Members Absent: Kevin Steffensmeier, Randy Skarphol, Wayne Elam Liaisons Present: Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson 1. Call to Order Chairperson Sarah Kortmansky called the regular meeting of the Monticello IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m Approve Minutes: TONY VELISHEK MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6, 2023, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. CORY RITTER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda: Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, suggested adding an item, accepting Kevin Steffensmeier's resignation. LUKE DAHLHEIMER, MOVED TO ACCEPT KEVIN STEFFENSMEIER'S RESIGNATION. ROB STARK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of Electing 2024 Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary) Mr. Thares presented the IEDC's Organizational and Membership Guidelines requiring election of officers. Luke Dahlheimer accepted the nomination for Chair. JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPOINT LUKE DAHLHEIMER AS CHAIR. MOTION SECONDED BY ERIC OLSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Jarred Merchant accepted the nomination for Vice -Chair. SARAH KORTMANSKY MOVED TO APPOINT JARRED MERCHANT AS VICE -CHAIR. MOTION SECONDED BY CORY RITTER. CORY RITTER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Jim Thares accepted the nomination for Secretary. JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPOINT JIM THARES AS SECRETARY. MOTION SECONDED BY ANDREW TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Newly elected Chair Luke Dahlheimer took over presiding over the meeting. He expressed gratitude to Sarah Kortmansky for her dedication and serving as Chair for the past year. B. Consideration of Amended Organizational & Membership Guidelines Mr. Thares presented the consideration of revisions to the Organizational & Membership Guidelines. These revisions are prompted by the change in the meeting scheduled for the IEDC. JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED ORGANIZATIONAL & MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES. MOTION SECONDED BY TONY VELISHEK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. C. Consideration of Adootine "2024 IEDC Position -Action Statements" Mr. Thares presented the consideration of making changes to the to the Action Statement for 2024 and revise the title and intent to the 2024 IEDC Position - Action Statement. Mr. Thares said the intent of this change is because the IEDC shares its support and promoting of economic impact projects within the city and consideration of policies and participates in limited actions including BRE visits, Round Table events, and the Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast. Changes by consensus will be incorporated. SARAH KORTMANSKY MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2024 IEDC POSITION -ACTION STATEMENT WITH REVISIONS AS ADVISED. MOTION SECONDED BY CORY RITTER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Consideration of Table Toxics for 2024 (preference for meetine topics) Mr. Thares presented a 2024 Table Topics. The following additions were added; • Cannabis Legislation • Local Option Sales Tax • Expand Tax Impact of Xcel MNGP shutdown in 2040 • WCEDP Wheel — Website Review • School District Update E. Economic Development Mr. Thares provided an update i. Prospects and Projects • Block 52 — A tour will be available within the next 2 months. • Country Club Manor significant change by eliminating the apartment building • Large industrial project • Hotel project ii. Planning Commission Mr. Thares reviewed the Planning Commission 01/02/2024 agenda. b. City Council Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, presented current projects and actions of the City Council including advocating for design for the Water Treatment plant, adjustments for business support policies, 7th Street and Broadway East Project, and passing the tax levy. c. Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) Jolene Foss, WCEDP Director, gave an update. In 2023 the Partnership membership was increased by 13 and 28 new businesses in Wright County. The Partnership visited 25 schools in 2023, participated in 13 expo events and 7 networking & Capacity Building events. d. Chamber of Commerce Marcy Anderson, Chamber of Commerce Director, gave an update including the revamping of the Chamber website, adding a young professionals group, Dexter Hason, was selected as Ambassador of the Year, and a recent tour of the large Fingerhut Warehouse in St. Cloud, MN and how their storage space is being offered to businesses in communities throughout the region. 3. Next Meeting Reminder — Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4. Adjournment (8:19 a.m.) ROB STARK MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED BY CONSENSUS. Industrial Economic Development Agenda: 03/04/2024 2A. Table Topic — MN -DOT Road Improvement Projects Impacting Monticello Prepared by: Meeting Date: ❑x Regular Agenda Item Administrative Assistant 03/04/2024 Reviewed by: Approved by: N/A Economic Development Director REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Update information sharing presentation regarding several significant highway improvement projects impacting the City of Monticello through the summer of 2024 and extending into 2025 and mid -2026. Information packets about each project prepared by MN -DOT (they are also on the District 3 website) are attached to this staff report as exhibits A, B, and C. MN TH #25 Bridge Crossing Project in Monticello 2/27/24, 11:25 AM Hwy 25 Monticello—update the Mississippi River bridge in 2024 - MnDOT Skip to Content 11 511 Travel Info • General Contacts • MnDOT A to Z • Search Hwy 25—Monticello Mississippi River, Wright and Sherburne counties • Pr!Qj ect home • Pedestrian access • Contacts About this 2024 project MnDOT will resurface and update the Hwy 25 bridge over the Mississippi River in Monticello, includes drainage and sidewalks. Expect delays on Hwy 25 in Monticello July 5 through late October 2024. • Sign up for 2024 Hwy 25 Monticello construction email updates Hwy 25—Monticello � Update bridge Monticello w Hwy 25 bridge work in Monticello. Select image to enlarge Summary of work https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/monticello/ 1/3 2/27/24, 11:25 AM Hwy 25 Monticello—update the Mississippi River bridge in 2024 - MnDOT • Resurface the Hwy 25 bridge deck (replace concrete wearing coarse) • Replace approach panels and joints, along with other bridge repairs • Widen sidewalks along both sides of the bridge • Upgrade lighting • Replace or repair drainage infrastructure Future impacts • Hwy 25 one lane, each way, 24-7 over the bridge. Be prepared for significant delays and consider use of alternate routes. o Some overnight closures necessary ■ Detour: I-94, Hwy 101 Rogers to Elk River and Hwy 10 o Back-ups will occur at busy times – Consider alteranate Mississippi River crossings—Hwy 24 Clear Lake to Clearwater or Hwy 101 Elk River to Rogers • Sidewalk closures, detour More to become available once contractor is on board Status • Plan: In progress • Construct: July - late October 2024 Location • Hwy 25 Monticello: Mississippi River bridge between Wright Co. Rd. 75 and Sherburne Co. Rd. 11/14. Google map Benefits • New, smoother bridge surface • Extends the life of the bridge • Improves motorist and pedestrian safety • Upgrades lighting • Improves drainage Cost • $3.1 million (estimated) Area roadwork • I-94 Gap Albertville to Monticello: Prep work begins July 2024; construct 2025-2026 • HH 169 Redefine: Elk River • Hwv 25 Buffalo: 2024 Connect with us Sign up for project email updates hftps://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/monticello/ 2/3 2/27/24, 11:25 AM Hwy 25 Monticello—update the Mississippi River bridge in 2024 - MnDOT Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter • A to Z • Sitemap • Search MnDOT.gov • Contact MnDOT • 511 Traveler Service • News Releases • Careers/Jobs • Doing Business • ADA and Accessibility_ • Disclaimer and Legal • About MnDOT • State of Minnesota • Governor's Site • Employee Resources 2024 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 651-296-3000 Toll-free 800-657-3774 httDS://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/Droiects/monticello/ 3/3 2/27/24, 11:26 AM Contacts - Hwy 25 Monticello - update the Mississippi River bridge- MnDOT Skip to Content ic 511 Travel Info • General Contacts • MnDOT A to Z • Search Hwy 25—Monticello Mississippi River, Wright and Sherburne counties • Project home • Pedestrian access • Contacts Contacts Mike Klasen Construction Project Manager michael.klasen@state.mn.us 320-248-2294 Sign up for Hwv 25 in Monticello email updates for 2024 construction Central Region Communications - District 3 Jenny Seelen, je_ y.seelen@state.mn.us, 218-820-6820 LeAnn Goltz, leann.goltz@state.mn.us, 218-232-6753 Web: mndot.gov/D3/ Facebook: MnDOT Central X (formerly Twitter):.@MnDOTCentral • A to Z • Sitemap • Search MnDOT.gov • Contact MnDOT • 511 Traveler Service • News Releases • Careers/Jobs • Doing Business • ADA and Accessibility • Disclaimer and Legal • About MnDOT • State of Minnesota • Governor's Site • Emp yee Resources https://www.dot.state.mn. us/d3/proiects/monticello/contacts. html 1/2 2/27/24, 11:26 AM Contacts - Hwy 25 Monticello - update the Mississippi River bridge- MnDOT 2024 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 651-296-3000 Toll-free 800-657-3774 https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/monticello/contacts.html 2/2 MN TH #25 Buffalo to Monticello Improvement Project 2/27/24, 11:24 AM Skip to Content 1 511 Travel Info • General Contacts • MnDOT A to Z • Search Study - Hwy 25 Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello Wright County • Home • Corridor study_ • Pedestrian access • Contact Completed corridor study MnDOT, in partnership with Wright County and the Cities of Buffalo and Monticello, completed a 2021 corridor study to identify improvement needs along Hwy 25 between Catlin St. in Buffalo and Kjellberg Ct. in Monticello. Identified short-term improvements • Update access at Hwy 25 and Catlin St. • Update access from Catlin St. to Wright Co. Rd. 83 • Construct a roundabout at Hwy 25 and Co. Rd. 83 in 2024 (led by Wright County) • Install a southbound left -turn lane at Westridge Ct. • Install turn lanes to M&G property (led by property owner) • Improve and update access at Co. Rd. 113 • Install southbound left -turn lane at 50th St. • Install northbound left -turn lane on south Co. Rd. 131 access • Update access to Co. Rd. 37 • Close access to Davidson Ave. (led by Monticello Township) • Update signal timing at Hwy 26 and Co. Rd. 106/85th St. • Install multi -use trail along Hwy 25 from Co. Rd. 106/85th St. to Kjellberg Ct. in Monticello • Extend the U-turn along Hwy 25, also known as a loon, south of Kjellberg Ct. hftps://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/studv.htmi 1/2 2/27/24, 11:24 AM Study - Hwy 25 Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT Road and access conditions were studied and included traffic counts, traffic forecasts as well as safety concerns within the Hwy 25 study area. Considerations included use of turn lanes, access to/from Hwy 25, sight distances on curves, shoulders, pedestrian crossing and overall safety along the corridor. Study summa (PDF) If you have questions or would like an electronic version of the entire final study, contact: Zach Whitley MnDOT Project Study Manager Zachary. Whitley-@state.mn.us • A to Z • Sitemap • Search MnDOT.gov • Contact MnDOT • 511 Traveler Service • News Releases • Careers/Jobs • Doing Business • ADA and Accessibility_ • Disclaimer and Legal • About MnDOT • State of Minnesota • Governor's Site • Employee Resources 2024 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 651-296-3000 Toll-free 800-657-3774 https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/studv.html 2/2 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Highway 25 Corridor Study: Executive Summary Buffalo to Monticello, MN February 2022 Contents Highway 25 Corridor Study: Executive Summary .......................................................................................................1 Whatis the Study Purpose?...................................................................................................................................3 HowWas the Public Involved?...............................................................................................................................3 What Transportation Needs Were Identified?.......................................................................................................4 What Possible Improvements Were Considered?.................................................................................................7 RoadwayDesign.................................................................................................................................................7 PropertyAccess..................................................................................................................................................7 IntersectionAlternatives....................................................................................................................................7 PedestrianAccessibility......................................................................................................................................8 WhatAre the Next Steps?......................................................................................................................................8 Highway 25 Corridor Study — February 2022 2 What is the Study Purpose? The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with Wright County, the City of Buffalo, and the City of Monticello, has prepared the Minnesota Trunk Highway 25 (Hwy 25) Corridor Study. This document provides a summary of the study. MnDOT's District 3 is preparing for a 2026 pavement improvement on Minnesota Highway 25 (Hwy 25) between north Buffalo and south Monticello. Before making this investment, the District has completed a corridor study to see if there are other improvements that make sense to construct at the same time as the pavement project. The study also identifies longer-term needs to be addressed in the future. The Hwy 25 corridor connects the cities of Monticello and Buffalo and serves as a primary access to farm, residential, commercial, and institutional properties. It connects downtown, residential, and commercial areas between the two cities. The road also provides an important connection to Interstate 94, which is a mile north of the study area. The corridor faces growth pressures closer to the cities at both ends, while the middle of the corridor has a rural feel. As you travel along the corridor, there are differences in the number of lanes and the types of land uses next to the road. As traffic increases, there is a need to review the roadway design for safety and efficiency and look for opportunities to create a more consistent experience for drivers and other users. The Hwy 25 study has three goals: • Review planning documents and proposed developments to evaluate what roadway improvements are already planned • Examine intersections and develop potential options to preserve and improve vehicle movement on the corridor, access to properties and local roads, pedestrian and bicycle movements, and safety • Develop an action plan that identifies cost effective improvements for the near-term and others for the future The amount of traffic today near Buffalo is high compared to the two-lane design, and traffic is expected to increase in the future. While there are no plans to widen the highway generally, there are a number of other things that can improve travel and safety on the highway. These include managing where vehicles are allowed to get on and off the highway, improving intersections, adding turn lanes, and improving the roadway shoulders. How Was the Public Involved? Public and agency coordination was an important part of the Hwy 25 Corridor Study. The stakeholder and public engagement process included three agency coordination meetings and three public open houses. Agency coordination meetings included representatives from MnDOT, Wright County, the City of Buffalo, and the City of Monticello. The meetings provided the public and agency representatives opportunities to discuss issues on the highway today, possible ways to address them in the future, and how and when improvements might be constructed. Highway 25 Corridor Study — February 2022 3 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, engagement activities were held online instead of at in person public meetings. During the online open houses, people had several weeks to review information, answer survey questions and provide comments. What Transportation Needs Were Identified? The Hwy 25 study corridor identified transportation needs and deficiencies that either exist today or are expected to develop as traffic grows in the future. These needs fall into three categories: • Crash concerns based on a review of past vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle crashes • Planned developments that could generate additional traffic • Locations of existing sidewalks or gaps in the sidewalks or trails These needs are shown by location in Figure 1. After the initial public input process and technical analysis, the project team grouped the transportation system needs into locations or focus areas. This allowed the technical team to consider potential transportation improvements that would address the needs at specific locations. The focus areas and needs are described in Table 1. Table 1— Focus Areas for Improvement Identification Focus Area Description of Need Hwy 25 at • Potential changes to the design of the intersection and how traffic is controlled County Road (Co. Rd.) 113 Hwy 25 at Co. Rd. • Potential changes to the design of the intersection and how traffic is controlled 37 Hwy 25 at 44th • Potential changes to the design of intersection and how traffic is controlled Street • Coordination with a potential future east -west roadway as part of a new development near 44th Street Hwy 25 at Co. Rd. • Evaluate the need for turn lanes 131 South Junction Hwy 25 at • Identify and evaluate options to improve pedestrian safety Kjellberg Court and U -Turn Area Highway 25 Corridor Study — February 2022 4 Focus Area Description of Need Hwy 25 (Catlin • Review the need for lane changes such as left turn lanes, bypass lanes and/or Street to Co. Rd. right turn lanes 83) • Evaluate the number of lanes, property access changes, and intersection safety improvements • Identify and evaluate long term needs for travel lanes and turn lanes • Evaluate the need for a multimodal trail Hwy 25 (Co. Rd. . Review the need for lane changes such as left turn lanes, bypass lanes and/or 83 to Co. Rd. right turn lanes 113) • Evaluate this segment for improvements to property access, including nearby planned developments • Review the need for lane changes such as left turn lanes, bypass lanes and/or right turn lanes • Evaluate the need for a multimodal trail Hwy 25 (Co. Rd. • Review the need for lane changes such as left turn lanes, bypass lanes and/or 113 to Co. Rd. right turn lanes 106) • Evaluate this segment for improvements to property access, including near planned developments • Evaluate the need for a multimodal trail Highway 25 Corridor Study — February 2022 5 0 z W W J U Q a u co 0 zz G uj 0 z O a Ln z V) O v m CL (J U U f0 D U m v O aJ U cliQ x LU i•J c a) O m CU L L v U c O u c v E on au U U Q W LL N LU U D N z ui C� L C a a, O L C _Y c w E O C t CL L1J O v V d OO. O LIJ LJJ D to -1 z O O W tD Y f0 U 'a a M cn 72 06 W cn C c W C7 �0 LTJ d , T o Q cu • • c 0 Q 1 • � v o�U, • M 7 N N 0, o c � L V 00 � 1 • • • • • • 1 7 t P t y ti3N y Y d • " S gfgg z m o� �co > y ^ Ez C O teo d 3 imo to u 55th` � O ry 03« ,t O O Y 4 t E d 1 c L L > CO N S m u d� C L C L. ti 0 Q o�U, M 7 N N 0, o What Possible Improvements Were Considered? After identifying needs and deficiencies on Hwy 25, the project team developed possible options to address the needs. These improvement options were developed with the following study objectives in mind: • Improve how property access is provided • Add turn lanes at key public streets • Improve and standardize the number of lanes and the width of the roadway • Improve intersection safety and reduce traffic congestion at intersections As they evaluated the alternatives, the project team considered the following items: • General trade-offs, design considerations or fatal flaws • Technical analysis, including intersection congestion, safety, right of way needs, construction costs, and a comparison of costs and benefits Roadway Design The team evaluated different design options for the two segments from Catlin Street to Co. Rd. 83 and Co. Rd. 83 to Co. Rd. 106. The segment between Co. Rd. 106 and Kiellberg Court was recently rebuilt to current standards. As a result, no changes to the number of lanes were evaluated for this segment. For Catlin Street to Co. Rd. 83, the team concluded that the existing roadway width and lanes were appropriate for short-term and long-term planning. The recommendation for Co. Rd. 83 to Co. Rd. 106 for both short-term and long-term planning is to keep the two-lane highway design as it is while also adding turn lanes at key intersections. Property Access To address existing safety issues and to manage future traffic congestion, the project team reviewed the property accesses and turn lanes on the roadway. The recommendations include restrictions for how properties are accessed, adding turn lanes, and realigning some roads that intersect the highway. These recommendations should be reviewed as new development occurs in the corridor. Intersection Alternatives Three intersections on the highway were identified for improvements to address safety and congestion. These are Hwy 25 at Co. Rd. 37, Co. Rd. 113, and Catlin Street. There are many possible options to address the issues at each location. After this study, the project team will continue to evaluate each location and will seek to balance issues of cost, available funding, property impacts, and other issues as they make recommendations. Highway 25 Corridor Study — February 2022 7 Pedestrian Accessibility At Kjellberg Court, of the study is recommending permanent curb extensions and overhead lighting on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection. In the future, as the area redevelops, there may be opportunities to change the look and feel of the highway and/or ways to reduce motor vehicle speeds along this segment of Hwy 25. Construction of a multiuse trail along the east side of Hwy 25 is feasible within the existing available space. A trail would make travel safer and more convenient for people walking and biking along the corridor safer. In the future, there should be additional planning for bicycles and pedestrians to travel between Buffalo and Monticello. What Are the Next Steps? As part of the study, the project team prepared an implementation plan that describes which improvement projects are expected to be built, how they will be coordinated, and approximately when they could be constructed. The implementation plan for Hwy 25 includes recommendations for the short-term (within 5 years) and long-term (beyond 2026). Many of the individual improvement projects could happen at any time; however, some may benefit from being constructed as part of a larger corridor -wide project. The study does not recommend projects to include within the 2026 pavement project, as further work is needed to develop those specific improvements. Figure 2 illustrates the recommended projects for the short term and Figure 3 illustrates the recommended projects of the long-term. The implementation plan can be subject to change based on unforeseen changes to things such as traffic and funding. 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V U cn Q N C:7 «r U a o � C E 0 O i N ate, .= N = Q V _ _ 1 o, > 0 LL .Y � !n t C r, t -1 0 ` o 2 CL U :3 CO 0 +J , m ; C W S I— � ° �' 2/27/24,11:21 AM Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT Hwy 25 Montice51SC 94 Project location ool Blvd Kjellberg Ct 85th / St NE 60th St N E - - Gilch 25 L �� 50th St NE r15 35thl St NE I 'r WRIGHT Lake Pulaski Catlin St Buffalo N Hwy 25 project area from Catlin St. in Buffalo to Kjellberg Ct. in Monticello, Wright County. Click map for PDF MnDOT will improve Hwy 25 from Catlin St. in Buffalo to Kjellberg Ct. in south Monticello, Wright County. Work is scheduled for 2026. MnDOT is in the process of developing the design plans for this project. Summary of work • Reconstruct the road surface from Catlin St. to north of Davidson Ave., includes shoulders and turn lanes • Improve the turnaround south of Kjellberg Ct. (extend shoulder called a 'loon) • Replace pipes and improve ditch drainage • Improve to/from access on Hwy 25 at: o Anderson Ave. 0 3rd Ave. o Westridge Ct. 0 55th St. o S Wright Co. Rd. 131 • Construct a roundabout at Wright Co. Rd. 37 • Construct a roundabout at Catlin St. in Buffalo • Wright County to construct a roundabout at Co. Rd. 83/35th St. NE. in 2024 Schedule https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/index.html 3/4 2/27/24, 11:21 AM Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT • Study corridor: 2021—Complete • Develop project: In process • Construct: 2026 Location • Hwy 25 from near Catlin St. in Buffalo to Kjellberg Ct. in Monticello (7 miles) Google map Benefits • Provides smoother road surface • Improves traveler safety • Improves drainage • Improves traffic flow Cost • $15.1 million (estimated) Environmental regulations This project may or may not have impacts to resources or go through the additional regulatory processes. Contact the project manager if you have questions about these environmental regulations. • Learn more about environmental regulations. Connect with us Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter • A to Z • Sitemap • Search MnDOT.gov • Contact MnDOT • 511 Traveler Service • News Releases • Careers/Jobs • Doing Business • ADA and Accessibility • Disclaimer and Legal • About MnDOT • State of Minnesota • Governor's Site • Employee Resources 2024 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 651-296-3000 Toll-free 800-657-3774 https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/index.html 4/4 2/27/24,11:21 AM Skip to Content 11 511 Travel Info • General Contacts • MnDOT A to Z • Search Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello Wright County • Home • Corridor study_ • Pedestrian access • Contact Public meeting in Buffalo You're invited to join us for a project open house and view proposed designs for this future 2026 project between Buffalo and Monticello. hftps://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/index.html 1/4 2/27/24,11:21 AM Hwy 25 — Buffalo to Monticello - MnDOT Open house at Wright County Highway Department in Buffalo. Google screen capture Thu, March 14, 2024 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wright County Highway Department 3600 Braddock Ave. NE Rm 135 A/B Buffalo, MN 55313 Google map Visit with project staff, view designs and ask questions. The event is drop-in style—guests may arrive and leave at their convenience. MnDOT encourages participation by aIL If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation for this event, please email ADArequest. dotna state. mn. us or call 651-366-4720. About this future project https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/hwv25/index.html 2/4 1-94 Gap Project Albertville to Monticello 2/27/24, 11:27 AM Skip to Content it 511 Travel Info • General Contacts • MnDOT A to Z • Search I-94 Gap Albertville to Monticello Wright County • PPrr ,ject home • Project development • Accessibility_ • Contacts Expand to six lanes 1-94 Gap: Albertville to Monticello - MnDOT Plans are underway to improve and expand I-94 to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello. Work begins July 2024. https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/i94gap/index.html 1/4 2/27/24, 11:27 AM 1-94 Gap: Albertville to Monticello - MnDOT Project location Project location map. Select image to view Preliminary plans continue and the project will let spring 2024. Crews will begin to prepare the work zone in July 2024, which includes temporary lane widening and median crossovers. Major construction to take place spring 2025—fall 2026. • Sign—uup for I-94 Gap construction email updates Summary of work • Reconstruct the road surface • Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello • Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville hftDs://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/i94qap/index.htmi 2/4 2/27/24, 11:27 AM • State of Minnesota • Governor's Site • Employee Resources 2024 Minnesota Department of Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, M7V 551 55-1800 651-296-3000 Toll-free 800-657-3774 1-94 Gap: Albertville to Monticello - MnDOT htti)s://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/proiects/i94gap/index.htmi 4/4 IEDC Agenda 03/04/24 3C. Economic Development Updates Prepared by: Meeting Date: ® Regular Agenda Item Administrative Assistant 03/04/2024 Reviewed by: Approved by: N/A Economic Development Director REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Information overview by Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager. IEDC members are encouraged to ask questions as so inclined. Attachments include the Project Updates report, the Prospect List and the Planning Commission Agenda (03-04-24 Mtg.). • Exhibit A. Prospect List • Exhibit B. Project Updates • Exhibit C. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda — March 4, 2024 IEDC Agenda: 03/04/24 3C. Project Update Block 52 Mixed Use Commercial -Residential Redevelopment: The Block 52 building received a C.O. in early February. Residential units are being rented out at this time. Project Simpl at the building involves the final build out of a 13,000 square feet of office space for Simplicity Group Financial Services, a financial services -products (insurance and investments) firm, with 102 FTE employees (50 new FTE). The work is expected to begin in mid-March 2024. Discussions are continuing with prospective restaurants and other commercial tenants. A total of 95 new FTE jobs [50 + 45] will be required to be created by the new businesses that occupy the building. Headwaters Villa Twin Homes: The 60 -unit twin home housing development project for ages 55 + on 7th Street West is progressing with modular units being placed on the foundations. This work is expected to occur for the remainder of 2024. Monticello Lakes — Savanna Vista Apartments: Construction of a two building, 200 -unit apartment development at a parcel on the west side of Edmunson Ave NE in the Pointes At Cedar (PAC) Master Plan Planned Community District is in rapidly progressing. This is a market rate housing development. The PAC water amenity features and proximity to restaurants and shopping are expected to be a strong leasing draw for this development. Wiha Tools Warehouse Facility Development: Construction of Wiha Tools' new 74,000 square foot assembly and warehouse facility development also continues with a completion date of early March 2024. The new 75,000 sq. ft. facility will house Wiha Tools' assembly, warehouse, distribution, sales, and administrative functions. Wiha received $880,000 in funding assistance from the MIF and JCF programs for equipment and building (MN -DEED) as well as City -EDA TIF assistance to offset land acquisition IEDC Agenda: 03/04/24 and site prep costs. Under the Business Subsidy component of the TIF Development Agreement, Wiha is required to create 59 FTE new jobs over the next 5 years. A second phase expansion of 79,000 sq. ft. is projected to occur in about 2028 or 2029. An additional 21 FTE jobs are expected to be created in Phase 2, increasing the total workforce to approximately 142 Other Proposals on the Prospect List: Several other proposals, some which are sizable, are making progress toward submittals of concept development plans. Staff will provide a verbal update of those proposals at the meeting. Date of Contact 22/201 /29/20 /28/201 /9/201'. /16/201 /20/202 12/23/20 - 6- 30-22 2/16/2021 3/19/2021 2/28/2022 6/16/2021 6/30/2021 7/29/2021 10/28/2021 2/7/2022 Company Name Business Category Project Description Karlsburger Foods Food Products Mfg. Facilty Expansion Project Blitzen Precision Machining Exist Bldg or New Const. Project Nutt Co -Working Space Existing Building Project FSJP Light Mfg -Res. Lab New Construction Project Jaguar Office New Construction Project Panda v3 Service -Child Care New Construction Project TDBBST Industrial New Construction Project Cold Industrial -Warehouse -Di New Construction stri Project Orion Warehouse-Distributi New Construction on Project Emma II Light Ind -Assembly New Construction Project UBAA Child Care Services New Construction or Exist Project Ecosphere Industrial Tech Mfg. New Construction 03/01/2024 0 9 $1,850,000 Concept Stage Building -Facility Retained Jabs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status 20,000 sq. ft. +/- 42 10 to $4,500,000 On Hold Concept Stage 832,500 sq. ft. 20 500 $125,000,000 12,000 sq. ft. 20,000 sq. ff. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stage ? ? ? ? Concept Stage 20,000 sq. ft. 0 20+/- $1,400,000 Active Search 22,000 sq. ft. 22 4 $2,700,000 Active Search 10,500 sq. ft. 0 21 $4,100,000 Active Search 10,000 to 15,000 sq. 0 9 $1,850,000 Concept Stage ft. 80,000 sq. ft. 0 21 $12,000,000 Concept Stage 832,500 sq. ft. 0 500 $125,000,000 Active Search 20,000 sq. ff. 0 4 $1,350,000 Active Search 5,000 sq. ft. 0 14 to 19 $2,000,000 Act Search 1,000,000 sq. ft. 0 1122 $85,000,000 Act Search Project BA710 Lt Assem-Distribute New Construction 6,500 to 7,000 sq. ft 0 10 Project Stallion Technology Service New Construction 42,000 sq. ft. 40 Project Shepherd Lt Assembly Distribution New Construction 75,000 sq. ft. 75 III $650,000 Active Search $3,600,000 Active Search $10,500,000 Active Search PROSPECT LIST 03/01/2024 Date of Contact Company Name Business Category Project Description Building -Facility Retained Jabs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status 4/28/2022 Project Cougar Precision Machining -Mfg. New Construction 35,000 to 45,000 sq. ft. 38 $4,700,000 Active Search 8/11/2022 Project Sing Precision Machining New Construction 400,000 sq. ft. 0 500 $90,000,000 Active Search 10/28/2022 Project IAG Mfg. New Construction 300,000 sq. ft.? 0 50? $70 to $80,000,000 Active Search 11/9/2022 Project Tea Mfg New Construction 25,000 sq. ft. 55 20 $5,800,000 Active Search 12/13/2022 Project Love Mfg New Construction 250,000 130 $24,000,000 Active Search 4/20/2023 Project Lodge DH1 Lodging -Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 4/20/2023 Project Lodge RS2 Lodging Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 4/26/2023 Project Lodge DC3 Lodging Service New Construction ? ? ? $9,500,000 to $12,500,000 Active Search 5/30/2023 Project Flower -M &M Commercial Concept Expansion ? ? ? ? Concept 6/9/2023 Project Pez New Construction 6,000 to 8,500 sq. ft. 12 2 $1.300,000 Active Search 7/1/2023 Project V New Construction 150,000+sq. ft. ? $16,000,000 Active Search 8/16/2023 Project Lodge RT4 Lodging-Hopsitality New Construction ? N/A ? $11,500,000 to $14,500,000 Active Search 8/31/2023 Project Enclave- W300 Industrial - Warehouse- Distr New Construction 300,000 sq. ft. N/A ? $30,000,000 to $34,000,000 Active Search PROSPECT LIST 03/01/2024 Date of Contact Company Name Business Category Project Description Building -Facility Retained Jabs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status 9/19/2023 Project Panda #4 SZ Childcare Facility New Construction ? N/A ? $2,000,000+/- Active Search 10/12/2023 Project Fun Entertainment Expansion 2,400 sq. ft. N/A 4 $200,000 Concept 1/17/2024 Project Tex Industrial New Construction 500,000 sq. ft. 0 100 $500,000,000 Active Search 1/17/2024 Project G Industrial New Construction 1,000,000 sq. ft. 0 ? $120,000,000 Focused Search 1/2/2024 Project Simpl Office New Construction -Build Out 13,303 sq. ft. 23 50 $2,000,000 Identified Site 2/12/2024 Project Lodge- MSMWDC Lodging -Hospitality New Construction ? 0 10 $12,000,000 Identified Site Contacts: M = 03 YTD = 11 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING – PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, March 4, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING Monticello Community Center – Academy Room 4:45 p.m. Concept Stage Planned Unit Development Submittal for a proposed multi -phased Residential Development including Single -Family Residential and Medium Density -Residential uses Commissioners: Chair Paul Konsor, Vice Chair Andrew Tapper, Teri Lehner, Melissa Robeck, Rob Stark Council Liaison: Councilmember Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman, Ron Hackenmueller, Hayden Stensgard 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Consideration of Additional Agenda Items D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Workshop Meeting Minutes—February 6, 2024 • Regular Meeting Minutes—February 6, 2024 F. Citizen Comment 2. Public Hearings A. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a Request for an Amendment to the Country Club Manor 2nd Addition PUD District, as related to principal residential use for development of 22 units of twinhomes; Request for Preliminary Plat of Country Club Manor 4th Addition. Applicant: Michael Hoagberg 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of an Update on Floodplain Hazard Determination & Map Adoption 4. Other Business A. Community Development Director's Report 5. Adjournment