IDC Agenda 05-06-2008AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
. Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS: Chair Mike Benedetto, Vice Chair Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson,
Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Tomann, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller,
Patrick Thompson, Rich Hams, Wayne Elam, and Marshall Smith.
COUNCIL AND CHAMBER LIAISONS: Mayor Clint Herbst, Council Member Wayne Mayer,
and Chamber Director Sandy Suchy.
STAFF: Ollie Koropchak.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at
liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and
desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
7:03 2. Welcome new IDC member and introductions.
7:08 3. Vote to approve the April 1, 2008 IDC minutes.
7:10 4. Old Business:
A. Copy of revised IDC membership list for committee use only and
• Guidelines and updated Monticello Manufacturer's Directory. (No
action required.)
B. Vote to approve the Action Statement as recommended by the
Subcommittee.
C. Vote to authorize the City Attorney to draft amendments to City
Resolution No. 2008-16 for City Council approval.
D. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officer: Secretary
7:45 5. New Business:
A. Update on City plans for replacement of the Economic Development
Director. .
8:00 6. Reports:
A. City Update.
B. Fiber Optic, Marketing, Higher Education Subcommittees.
C. Economic Development Director.
D. Chamber.
8:20 7. Review the draft copy of the May 6, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda for
industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if
necessary.
8:25 8. Other Business.
• A. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
B. Other.
8:30 9. Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Mike Benedetto, Vice Chair Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan
Olson, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, Patrick
Thompson, and Wayne Elam.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Roberts, Barb Schwientek, Don Tomann, Rich Harris, and
Marshall Smith.
COUNCIL AND CHAMBER LIAISONS PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst, Council Member
Wayne Mayer, and Chamber Director
Sandy Suchy.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak and Angela Schumann.
IDC MISSION STATEMENT: To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at
liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and
desirable industrial environment in the City of
Monticello.
1. Call to Order.
IDC Chair Mike Benedetto called the IDC meeting to order at 7:06 a.m. declaring a quorum.
2. Welcome new IDC member and introductions.
With the absence of new member Marshall Smith, this item will be addressed in the future.
3. Vote to approve the March 4, 2008 IDC minutes.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 4, 2008 IDC
MINUTES. SECONDED BY DAN OLSON AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS OR
ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
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4. Old Business:
A. CoQy of revised IDC membership list for committee use only and copy of revised
Organization and Membership Guidelines.
The membership list and guidelines were presented as informational only and no action was
required. A couple of members made phone or email corrections.
New Business:
A. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
LYNNE DAHL-FLEMING MADE A MOTION TO ELECT THE SAME 2007
OFFICERS FOR 2008: CHAIR -MIKE BENEDETTO, VICE CHAIR -BILL TAPPER,
AND SECRETARY - OLLIE KOROPCHAK. SECONDED BY DICK VAN ALLEN
AND WITH NO DISCUSSION OR OTHER NOMINATIONS, THE MOTION
CARRIED.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND IDC ORGANIZATIONAL AND
MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES, V., OFFICERS. TO READ: THE LENGTH OF TERM
FOR THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE CONSECUTIVE
YEARS. SECONDED BY LYNNE DAHL-FLEMING AND WITH NO FURTHER
DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED.
B. Review and vote to amend the IDC Action Statement.
After some discussion to revise the recommended changes to the Purpose of the IDC Action
Statement, the members agreed to the agenda recommendations for consistency with the
adopted City Council Resolution recognizing the Monticello IDC. BILL TAPPER MADE A
MOTION TO AMEND THE PURPOSE TO READ: TO OPERATE AS AN
INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE TO INFLUENCE
AND ASSIST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO. IN THE BROADEST CONTEXT FOCUS ON OVERALL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPERS. UNDER THE GOALS AND
DIRECTION ANY REFERENCE TO HRA WAS AMENDED TO EDA. SECONDED
BY JIM JOHNSON AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION
CARRIED.
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C. Review existi~ IDC Goals and Tasks and proposed Comp Plan Economic
Development Strategies Discuss development and process for establishment of IDC
Objectives Strategies and Tasks (Work Planl.
Koropchak noted the IDC should discuss how they might want to approach development of a
Action Plan implementing and supporting the proposed Comprehensive Plan, atwenty-year
plan. A summary of the Economic Development Chapter of the Comp Plan outlined the
chapter's objectives, benefits, and development strategies. Of the- eight development strategies,
Koropchak suggested the IDC and EDA each work on four of the strategies. Tapper saw the
strategies as overlapping. He did not agree nor see a defining difference between places to
work and places to shop as identified in the Comp Plan noting as an example that big box uses
and light industrial both are places to work and are compatible neighbors while heavy industry
is difference. Some individuals viewed places to work as a focus on liveable wages. Chamber
Director Suchy presented the IDC with a list of Chamber industrial goals and implementation
strategies. She noted the Board elected to add Industry to its name as this is a growing national
trend and asked: How can the Chamber help the IDC? Council Member Mayer views the
Chamber as a private enterprise. Elam commended the Monticello Chamber as a lead
Chamber in the County. Within the Chapter, it suggests different types of new businesses to
attract. Wayne Elam felt the question was: What does the City need? Noting he didn't agree
• with a planning format and left the last IDC meeting somewhat frustrated wanting to get things
done. Dahl-Fleming noted perhaps this should be an Economic Development group not an
Industrial Development group.
Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Wayne Elam, Mike Benedetto, Angela
Schumann, and Koropchak were appointed as a subcommittee to draft an action plan
supporting the Comp Plan for recommendation to the IDC. They agreed to meet Tuesday,
April 15, 1:30 p.m. at City Hall.
D. Vote to adopt a resolution of support for the city-owned fiber optics and
recommendation for City Council to proceed with bonding.
Without a prepared resolution for the IDC to review prior to adoption, Koropchak
recommended to pass on this item. Council Member Mayer noted the City Council will
consider action on the fiber net bond before the next IDC meeting. Given that information,
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION REQUESTING KOROPCHAK DRAFT AN IDC
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE FIBER OPTICS BONDS BASED ON
PREVIOUS IDC RECOMMENDATIONS. WAYNE ELAM SECONDED THE
MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED.
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6. Reports:
A. City LT,pdate.
Mayor Herbst reported the YMCA property is part of the discussions or the bonding bill at the
Capitol. Asked about the impact of housing foreclosure in Monticello, Herbst estimated local
foreclosures at about 3 percent.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing Committee.
Council Member Mayer thanked the IDC for their continued support of the fiber optics
network. An engineering firm was hired for design and engineering and is currently on a walk-
out of the city. He encouraged IDC members or others to contact himself or Bruce Westby of
any concerns relating to the walk-out such as parked vehicles in driveways, etc.
Lynne Dahl-Fleming stated relative to the fiber optics, a pre sign-up would start in about 30
days providing information but not commitment. They are inventorying space to lease for the
fiber optics office and general management.
Secondly, Dahl-Fleming reported the Marketing Committee is seeking proposals from four
billboard vendors to compare pricing and location. With budgeted funds of $20,000 and
$10,000 for city branding, individuals are looking to perhaps regroup.
C. Economic Development (Written report not available)
Koropchak reported the Higher Education Group is scheduled to meet Apri14 and Anoka-
Ramsey will present a job description for a facilitator for purpose to create a curriculum and
awareness of a higher education center. Lynn Olson and Koropchak met with the Chamber
Board requesting support for the proposed community economic development tool. The group
is still unclear to which comes first - a needs assessment or a facilitator but understand both
require an investment.
D. Chamber.
Director Suchy invited IDC members to a Chamber sponsored event at the High School
Auditorium on Apri123, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. -Making Connections that Move People. The
newly formed Government Affairs Committee meets the first Friday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at
First MN Bank.
7. Review the draft co~y of the April 1.2008 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial related
items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary.
With no industrial planning items, no action was required of the IDC.
8. Other Business.
A. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
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B. Other.
Bill Tapper distributed a flier he received from Steiner Development, Inc. marketing 30 acres of
industrial land in Becker for $.75 to $1.25 per sq ft.
9. Adjournment.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC MEETING. SECONDED
BY WAYNE ELAM, THE IDC MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 A.M.
Ollie Koropchak, IDC Secretary
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
i ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
I. Meetin_a Time and Place: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
a.m. in the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings maybe called by the Chairperson
and Executive Director.
II. Objective: As written and adopted by the Annual Industrial Development Committee Action
Statement.
III. Committee Size: While there is no set or definite size established, it is generally understood
that the committee will not exceed 16-18 members.
IV. Make-u~ the Committee: Committee members must either work or reside in the community of
greater Monticello. Individuals who are involved in an occupation or profession that provides
services to the community of Monticello but is not headquartered within the community may
also serve as members of the committee.
Standing Committee Members:
The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IDC as non-
voting members.
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry shall appoint anon-
votingmember to the IDC.
City Staff Members:
The City Council shall appoint the Economic Development Director as the Executive
Director of the IDC as anon-voting member.
The City Administrator may assign other support staff to the IDC as needed.
V. Officers: The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary shall be elected annually at
the January meeting. Length of office term for the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall not
exceed three consecutive years.
Minutes of each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary. Committee correspondence
are the responsibility of the Economic Development Director.
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VI. Length of Membership Term: Members shall serve for three year terms on a three year
rotating basis so that approximately one-third of the membership expires each year. Individuals
wishing to continue serving on the committee may so indicate prior to the expiration of their
term. Any member wishing to relinquish his/her position on the Industrial Development
Committee may do so by submitting a letter of resignation.
VII. Filling a Vacant Position: A list of potential committee members shall be kept by the Executive
Director. The Industrial Development Committee must confirm all new members by a majority
vote.
VIII. Membership Attendance: In order to make a positive contribution to the committee, each
member is expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings in any given year. A year is defined
as beginning on the 1st of January and ending the 31 th of December.
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DIRECTORY OF MONTICELLO MANUFACTURERS
2008
AROPLAX CORPORATION is a third generation family owned business specializing in precision
mold design/building and quality injection molding production. The company services the automotive,
medical, industrial, agricultural and consumer products industries.
200 Chelsea Road - 763-295-5002 -Steve Schoen, President and Paul Schoen, Vice President.
www.aroplax.com
B & B METAL STAMPING, INC. is a family owned business which produces quality custom metal
stampings, assemblies, and finishing.
208 Dundas Road - 763-295-6300 -Alan Walter, President.
BONDHUS CORPORATION is a privately owned corporation which manufactures hexagonal steel
hand tools such as the Balldriver and L-Wrenches.
1400 East Broadway, PO Box 660 - 763-295-2162 -Michael Blackston, President.
www.bondhus.com
CARGILL HITCHEN SOLUTIONS develops, tests, and produces sophisticated egg products.
. The company operates as an independent unit of the Cargill Corporation utilizing resources of the
international market. 206 West 4 Street - 763-271-Mike Luker, President. www.usaeg s~ com
EDMA COMPANY specializes in short and medium run production machining and wire EDM.
1335 Dundas Circle - 763-295-4500 -Pat Jensen, President.
ELECTRO INDUSTRIES, INC. established in 1974 specializes in products for the electrical utility
industry. The company provides affordable electric energy and control product solutions for residential
and small commercial application.
2150 West River Street - 763-295-4138 -William Seefeldt, President. www.electromn.com
ENCOMBASS GROUP LLC manufactures window treatments for the health care industry. 1463
Fallon Avenue NE - 763-295-3338 -Jamey Merkel, Plant Manager.
GENEREUX FINE WOOD PRODUCTS is a privately owned corporation and division of Tappers,
Inc. The company manufactures custom wooden cabinets for commercial and residential use.
212 Chelsea Road - 763-295-4222 -William Tapper and Barbara Tapper, Owners.
www.westlunddistributing com
Directory of Monticello Manufacturers
INTEGRATED RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. recycles platinum group metals from
spent auto catalyst.
9696 Fallon Avenue NE and 219 Dundas Road- 763-295-6992 -Steve Budd, President.
KALTEC OF MINNESOTA, INC. is a privately-owned technology company specializing in
mechanical design, complex 3-D machining, and business software solutions. 307 Chelsea Road 763-
295-2360 -Bruce Kallevig, President. www.kaltec.com
KARLSBURGER FOODS, INC. is a privately-owned corporation which specializes in the
production and national distribution of instant sauces, soup and gravy bases. 3236 Chelsea Road West.
- Michael Maher, President, and Paul Cserpes, CFO.
MIDWEST PRECISION MACHINING is a metal and plastic precision machine job shop which
supplies products to the medical, defense, and aerospace industries. 108 Chelsea Road -
763-295-1100 -Bill and Rich Harris, Owners. www.mpmminnesota.com
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT produces electrical power. The plant is
owned by Xcel Energy and operated by Nuclear Management Company, LLC.
2807 West County Road 75 - 763-295-1282 -John Conway, Site Vice President.
POLYCAST SPECIALTIES, INC. is a privately owned company which manufacturers polyurethane
molds and products.
112 Dundas Road - 763-271-6600 -Todd Schulz, President -Roy Schulz, General Manager.
www.polycastspecialties.com
PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is a privately-owned corporation and precision machining
job shop specializing in CNC turning & milling. 210 Dundas Road, Suite 600 - 763-295-1965 James
C. Harwood, CEO.
PRODUCTION STAMPING, INC. is a privately owned sub-S corporation specializing in metal
stamping and metal fabrication. 9600 Fallon Avenue NE - 763-295-8400 -Les Wurm, President.
STANDARD IRON & WIRE WORKS, INC. is a third generation family-owned metal fabricator
specializing in parts for a vast array of original equipment manufacturers and commercial and industrial
construction projects, and designs and manufactures durable returnable containers. The Monticello
facility is the corporate headquarters for its three plants.
207 Dundas Road soon to be 508 Highway 25 South - 763-295-8700 -Rich Demeules, Vice
President, and Joe Demeules, Vice President. www.std-iron.com
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Directory of Monticello Manufacturers
• STRATEGIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY CORPORATION is a foodservice equipment
company with its regional service, finance, and production center located in Monticello.
1330 Edmonson Avenue NE - 763-231-3960 -Jim Cornelius, General Manager, Monticello and
Hoobie Eskuri, VP of Sales, St. Cloud - www.strategicequipment.com
SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING, INC. is a manufacturer of custom machine products and
assemblies. The company also manufactures and distributes its own product lines.
301 Chelsea Road - 763-295-5635 -Brad Barger, President.
TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT MFG. COMPANY, INC. manufactures and distributes automotive
service equipment and recycles automotive vehicle component equipment.
201 Chelsea Road - 763-295-4650 -Ray Schmidt, Plant Manager. www.tsissg.com
TWIN CITY DIE CASTINGS COMPANY is a manufacturer of aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die
castings components including extensive secondary operations in close tolerance machining, milling,
tapping, drilling, painting, and assembly. The Monticello facility, one of three locations, is home to the
magnesium die castings division.
520 Chelsea Road - 763-271-5060 -Doug Harmon, President. www.tcdcinc.com
• ULTRA MACHINING COMPANY (UMC) is a privately owned corporation specializing in
medical, aviation, and commercial jobs and is glow- to mid- volume, high-complexity, precision shop.
500 Chelsea Road -Don Tomann, President, 763-271-5200 www.ultramc.com
VECTOR TOOL & MANUFACTURING, INC. is a screw machine job shop.
206 Dundas Road - 763-295-0909 -Jim Harwood, President.
WALKER IN-STORE is a retail advertising agency who works with consumer product companies
and develops, designs, oversees manufacturing, inventories, and distributes retail display and marketing
materials. Founded in 1993 and with a national scope, the company supplies up to 20,000
supermarkets and mass merchants with program materials annually. 3161 Dalton Court -Brian and
Diane Walker, owners - 763-295-1717.
WALLBOARD INC. offers a wide range of drywall, stucco and plaster materials to both commercial
and residential construction projects in Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and northern Iowa. The
company was founded in 1963 and is owned by Patty Paraschuk. 209 Dundas Road - 763-295-3467
WASHBURN COMPUTER GROUP is a privately-owned partnership. The company is athird-
party computer service repair business with a national client base. 218 Chelsea Road - 763-295-5090
- Allen Wentland and Ken Curtis, Owners.
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WESTLUND DISTRIBUTING is a privately owned corporation and division of Tapper's Inc. The
company is a wholesaler of hardware for the cabinetry-maker industry.
1324 Edmonson Avenue NE - 763-295-4222 -William Tapper and Barbara Tapper, Owners.
www.westlunddistributing com
WSI INDUSTRIES, INC is a public-held company which does precision machining and assemblies
specializing in avionics and aerospace, computer, defense, power systems, and medical.
213 Chelsea Road - 763-295-9202 -Mike Pudil, President/CEO and Paul Sheely, Vice President,
Finance/CFO.
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4. Old Business•
B. Vote to approve the Action Statement as recommended by the Subcommittee.
A. Reference and background:
The IDC Subcommittee of Mike Benedetto, Dick Van Allen, Bill Tapper, Wayne Elam, Lynne
Dahl-Fleming, and Staff Koropchak met on Apri121. Angela Schumann was absent. The
subcommittees was appointed at the regular April meeting of the IDC, to further discuss the
Mission Statement and Purpose of the IDC [(more precisely places to work (industrial) versus
places to shop (commercial)] and to begin drafting an Action Plan which supports the economic
development objectives of the proposed Comprehensive Plan.
Attachment A is the 2008 IDC Action Statement as modified and approved by the IDC
members at the April meeting. Attachment B is the proposed Monticello Industrial and
Economic Development Committee (IEDC) Action Statement as recommended by the
Subcommittee for discussion and consideration to approve. The high-lighted areas in
Attachment B are the proposed amendments recommended by the Subcommittee.
The Subcommittee did not begin to draft an Action Plan. Chair Benedetto will present the
changes to the IDC for discussion and provide the subcommittee's rational for the proposed
changes. Should the IDC approve the amendments, the next agenda item requests the City
Council to amend Resolution No. 2008-16 for consistency.
B. Alternative Action:
1. Motion to approve the 2008 Monticello Industrial and Economic Development
Committee Action Statement as recommended.
2. Motion to approve the 2008 Monticello Industrial and Economic Development
Committee Action Statement with certain listed changes.
3. Motion to re-affirm the 2008 Monticello Industrial Development Action Statement as
approved April 1, 2008.
C. Recommendation:
It is the recommendation of Benedetto, Tapper, Van Allen, Dahl-Fleming, and Elam to
approve Alternative No. 1.
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C. Supporting Data•
Exhibit A. Monticello IDC Action Statement approved on April 1, 2008.
Exhibit B. Monticello IEDC Action Statement as recommended by the subcommittee.
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
2008 ACTION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable
and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
Purpose
To operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial
development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota. In the broadest context focus on overall
industrial development and developers.
Goals and Direction
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1. To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential.
2. To review and assess the implementation of the industrial marketing plan developed in
conjunction with the EDA for the City of Monticello.
3. To rate the effectiveness of the use of the industrial marketing plan.
4. To assign time and effort when and where it is deemed necessary to accomplish industrial
development.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR IDC APPROVAL -MAY 6, 2008
MONTICELLO
INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
2008 ACTION STATEMENT
C~ Mission Statement
To increase the tax base and the number of liveable wage-level jobs in Monticello by
promoting industrial and economic growth and working to maintain a desirable business
environment.
Purpose
To operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial and
economic development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
The IEDC defines the areas of industrial development as follows:
* Bioscience, technology, research and development, corporate headquarters,
business office, wholesale showrooms and related uses.
* Other general industrial development in the areas of manufacturing, processing,
warehousing, distribution and related businesses.
* Non-industrial businesses that provide necessary support to the underlying
development objectives of this land use. Examples of supporting land uses include
lodging, office supplies and repair services.
Goals and Direction
1. To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential.
2. To review and assess the implementation of the Monticello marketing plan developed in
conjunction with the Economic Development Authority for the City of Monticello.
3. To rate the effectiveness of the use of the Monticello marketing plan.
4. To assign time and effort when and where it is deemed necessary to accomplish industrial and
economic development.
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4. Old Business:
C. Vote to authorize the City Attorney to draft amendments to City Resolution
No. 2008-16 for City Council approval.
A. Reference and background:
This item only requires action, if the IDC approved the Action Statement as recommended by
the Subcommittee or approved with certain changes (previous agenda item).
Attached is a copy of the City Resolution recognizing the Industrial Development Committee as
approved by the City Council on February 11, 2008. The recommended changes include
name change and amendments to paragraphs two and three for consistency with the
organization's Action Statement.
B. Alternative Action:
A motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft certain changes or amendments to City
Resolution No. 2008-16 for City Council approval.
2. A motion to table any action.
3. A motion of no need to amendment City Resolution No. 2008-16.
C. Recommendation.
No recommendation given.
D. Supporting Data.
Copy of City Resolution No. 2008-16.
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'. CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. Zoos-i6
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COIVINIITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to create advisory boards for the City as
deemed necessary for the proper management and operation of the City by Minnesota
Statutes Section 412.111, and;
WHEREAS, in 1982 an Industrial Development Committee was formed to operate as
an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial -~
development in and for the City of Monticello, and;
WHEREAS, the mission of the IDC has been and remains to increase the industrial tax
base, to create jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable
industrial environment in the City of Monticello, and;
• WHEREAS, the City Council and the Industrial Development Committee have
determined it mutually beneficial to more formally recognize the IDC's importance and
role in promoting and maintaining industrial development and job creation within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Monticello:
1. The existence and continuation of the IDC is hereby recognized by the City
Council.
2. The IDC as an independent organization shall make recommendations, advise,
and assist the City Council, the Economic Development Authority, and other
City boards and commissions on matters relating_to industrial _development
and j ob creation and retention.
The IDC shall select and confirm all committee members by a majority of
vote of its membership far recommendation to the City Council for Council
appointment.
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4. The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IDC •
as non-voting members and shall appoint the Economic Development
Director as the Executive Director of the IDC as a aon-voting member. The
Executive Director is under the direction of the City Administrator and the
City Administrator may assign other support staff to the IDC as needed.
5. The IDC shall hold regular meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
a.m. in the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be called
by the Chairperson and Executive Director.
6. The IDC committee size, make-up of the committee, officers, length of
membership term, and attendance shall be governed in accordance with the
Monticello Industrial Committee Organizational and Membership
Guidelines.
ADOPTED this I1~`~'` day of February, 2008, by the City Council of the City of
Monticello.
Clint Herbst, ayor
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D. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officer: Secretary.
A. Reference and background:
Per the IDC Organization and Membership Guidelines, Section V. Officers: The Chair, Vice
Chair and Secretary shall be elected annually at the January meeting ............... Minutes of
each meeting are the responsibility of the Secretary.
At the April IDC meeting, the IDC elected the Economic Development Director as Secretary.
With the Economic Development Director's resignation effective May 30, 2008, and scheduled
vacation the month of May; the IDC may wish to consider replacement of the secretary.
B. Alternative Action:
1. Nominate and elect as Secretary of the organization.
2. Table any action.
C. Recommendation:
No recommendation.
D. Supporting Data.
None.
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IDC Agenda - 05/06/08
a) IDC Higher Education Subcommittee -This subcommittee originated as a result of the
SCSU Bio Science Study and supports the economic development objectives of the Comp
Plan. The committee is comprised of four of Monticello's larger employers: Cargill Kitchens,
Monticello Big-Lake Hospital District, Xcel Energy (Monticello Nuclear Plant), and UMC
along with the Monticello School District, St. Cloud State University, Anoka-Ramsey
Community College, Small Business Development Center, Senator Amy Koch, Mayor Herbst,
Administrator O'Neill, Chamber Assistant Director Wojchouski, and Economic Development
Director Koropchak. The committee's purpose is to explore the possibility of a higher
education center in Monticello as an economic development tool with the long-term vision to
branch out to the surrounding communities. The group met on Apri14~'. ARCC presented the
attached proposal -Attachment A. At the upcoming Higher Education meeting on May 2, the
group is looking for input on the ARCC options from UMC and the Hospital District, prior to
further direction. On Apri125, Susie Wojchouski and Koropchak are scheduled to visit an
education center in Apple Valley, agrass-roots for-profit center, comprised of three colleges.
The highlight of the May 2 meeting will be a presentation by Dr. James Benson who will share
his experience in working with businesses and higher education (Past President of Dunwoody
Institute and Bemidji State University.) NO RECOMMENDATION HAS COME
FORWARD FROM THIS GROUP.
b) EDA Housing Subcommittee -The committee (Tapper, Viering, and Frie) has narrowed its
focus to two subdivisions in Monticello to get a handle of the housing market in Monticello.
The committee is exploring potential assistance alternatives to encourage single-family, owner-
occupied housing sales to increase the population and spur the local economy, increase
neighborhood property values, create clean and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods, reduce
continued foreclosures, and encourage safe neighborhoods. The range of alternatives under
consideration are awareness/aggressive approach (cleanup properties/ordinance enforcement),
education by local lenders, repair funds, and/or gap funds. A seminar in St. Cloud by the
Greater Minnesota Housing Agency is scheduled for Apri129. Through a conference call on
April 17, a number of sources of funds were identified through various state/regional agencies.
NO RECOMMENDATION HAS COME FORWARD FROM THIS GROUP.
c) IDC/EDA Marketing Subcommittee -This group met on Apri121 and elected to rent a
billboard from Lamar Outdoors. The eight and one-half month rental contract will commence
May 15 and run through the end of the year. Total cost approximately $8,500 plus installation.
The billboard is located along I-94 between County Road 18 and Highway 25. The "Business
Opportunities" message will change at least once during the contract from City-wide 100%
fiber optics to Land for $1.00 per sq. ft. Use of web site and city logo will be consistent.
Secondly, Attachment B is the article scheduled to appear in the May MN Real Estate Journal.
IDC Agenda - 05/06/08
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Thirdly, a listings presentation will be requested from Welsh, CB Richard Ellis, an
Properties for consideration to possibly list the Monticello Business Center (greater exposure).
A promotional event including breakfast or lunch, tour of city, and golf is also being planned.
d) IDC Resolution of support for FiberNet Monticello and support for issuance of
Telecommunications Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C. (Authorized by IDC at April meeting)
Attachment C.
e) Satisfaction of Mortgages for UMC project -With the balloon payments paid by UMC on
the GMEF Loan and the City Loan (MIF), documents were prepared, executed and mailed to
the company for recording at Wright County.
f) Walker-In Store - I have an appointment to visit the Walker In-Store facility on Apri128. I
will talk to Mr. Walker about a Open House and Tour hosted by the IDC. Follow-up at IDC
meeting.
g) Karlsburger Foods - I visited with Mike Maher in the process of gathering job reporting
information. They have created three new jobs at above targeted wage-levels and retained
their 16 workers. Mike reported they had about 174 applications for job openings. They are
very interested in and support the efforts of the Higher Education Subcommittee. Recently,
they held athree-day weekend sales meeting in Monticello which put dollars into the local
economy. It was noted that the City of Monticello needs motel/hotel alternatives that cater to
the business community with amenities such as conferences/restaurants etc.
h) WSI has requested a building permit fora 12,500 sq ft expansion. The company reviewed
the benefits of the GMEF and elected not to use the program.. They currently have a
$350,000 GMEF loan for the acquisition of the property from Remmele Engineering in 2004.
i) Another local manufacturer plans to expand in 2008 also.
j) EDA/GMEF cash balance December 2007, $761,300. Other sources of funds cash
balance, December 2007, $685,276 (prior to balloon payment from UMC). EDA/combined
TIF Districts cash balance, December 2007, $675,101. EDA/HRA General Fund cash
balance, December 2007, ($639,475). The EDA commissioners have requested an updated
comparison of estimated to actual costs associated with the development of the Monticello
Business Center. 'This will be used to determine if there is a need to change the $1.00 per sq.
ft. offer for land.
k) Both the EDA and IDC have held workshops to begin to work on Action Plans which will
support the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
1) Comp Plan Public Hearing -Planning Commission, Wednesday, Apri130, Community
Center, 6:00 p.m.
m) Development Builder Workshop presented by City Staff, Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 a.m.,
Community Center. Attachment D.
n) Central Minnesota Manufacturing Breakfast, Apri124, 7:30 a.m., River City Extremes,
Monticello. Plan to attend.
IDC Agenda - 05/06/08
o) Letter of Resignation -IDC members, past and present, I have learned so much from each
of you. You indeed are the grassroots of this community. Attachment E.
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Ollie Koropchak has planned and facilitated several meetings with representatives from city and state
government, key employers, and education providers. As a result of Ollie's leadership and persistence,
the original exploratory group has since evolved into a Higher Education Subcommittee.
ARCC has participated in the following meetings:
1. Findings of the Bioscience Park study (May, 2007)
2. Visioning the partnership between business, higher education, and government (September,
2007}
3. The Owatonna College and University Center experience (February, 2008}
4. Business needs and the role of a Center facilitator (March, 2008}
5. Higher Education Center proposal submitted by ARCC (April, 2008)
As subject matter experts, representatives from Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) were invited
and attended the Bioscience Park feasibility study presentation. The study was conducted by St. Cloud
State University under the direction of Barry Kirchoff. Data collected in that study indicates that
employment sectors within the industry are expected to continue to grow, with above average wages;
however, a concern the study uncovered was the Pack of a qualified workforce.
A qualified workforce, community outreach and building solid relationships with existing businesses are
critical factors in drawing new business and industry to the community. The Aslanian Group developed
a report for the Metro Alliance of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the Office of the
Chancellor which provided an analysis of educational needs of adults in the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Area (March 2008). The Aslanian Group surveyed organizations in 13 metro counties, including Wright
and Sherburne Counties. The report findings indicate that 60% of the organizations surveyed anticipate
needing new education and training programs in the future, specifically citing computer skills, leadership,
management training, and customer service training, to address labor shortages, emerging technologies,
and to better position their companies in the global marketplace. Forty percent of those same
organizations are interested in having education professionals contact them about these and other
training opportunities.
The Higher Education Center will contribute to the vitality of the community by providing a trained
workforce, which addresses the findings of the St. Cloud State University study and the Aslanian Group
report. The Center will also serve as a repository for information, relationships, and other tools that will
be used to meet the future needs of the communities it serves.
Participants at the March Higher Education Subcommittee meeting requested a proposal from Anoka-
Ramsey Community College that outlines options to continue pursuing the opportunities and benefits of
a Higher Education Center located in Monticello.
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Proposa
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, amulti-campus college serving both the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Area and rural counties in East Central Minnesota, proposes the following options in efforts to create a
learning environment that contributes to the vitality of the Monticello community, businesses, and
residents. Any option can be exercised independently, or concurrently with one or both of the other
options.
Option 1: Needs Assessment
ARCC will research and assess the needs of key constituents.
1. ARCC will, through consultation with the Higher Education Subcommittee, the City of
Monticello, and the Monticello Chamber of Commerce:
a. Identify a set of key stakeholders
b. Identify, develop, and prioritize questions
2. ARCC will conduct a minimum of 10 assessment tools with the stakeholders identified in #1
using a combination of the following methods:
a. Surveys
b. In-person Interviews
c. Telephone Calls
d. Meetings
e. Focus Groups
3. ARCC will communicate the overall results and recommendations that result from the
research process. ARCC will:
a. Provide an Executive Summary
b. Present the findings to the Higher Education Subcommittee
Investment fee: $23,000
Approximate Timeline: 4-6 Months
Option 2: Focus Groups
ARCC will facilitate focused conversations to identify existing barriers to workforce training, skill gaps
and education needs, and other potential opportunities and benefits of a Higher Education Center.
1. ARCC will, through consultation of the Higher Education Subcommittee, identify potential
focus group participants
2. Arrange and facilitate focus groups at a Monticello location provided by the Higher
Education Subcommittee (total of up to 4 focus groups)
a. PK-12 and Community focus:
i. Community Vitality
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ii. Career Pathways
iii. Individual Education Goals
iv. Workforce Development
b. Business and Economic Development focus:
i. Manufacturing Sector
ii. Healthcare Sector
Investment fee: $10,880
Approximate Timeline: 3 Months
Option 3: Higher Education Center Coordinator Piiot
ARCC will provide a college representative to provide resources and service to the Manticelto
community. This collaborative "go-to" person will:
1. Calf on the business community to assess company needs, to offer flexible options, and to
provide training coordination
2. Provide project management of related activities
3. Collaborate and/or provide referrals to appropriate organizations, colleges, and universities
4. Build and maintain a visible presence in the community
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6. Provide a summary at the conclusion of the pilot period
This person will become a strong and steady partner in the community by developing trust, unity, and
win-win relationships with various constituents. A work plan for this individual position will be provided
if this option is chosen.
Investment fee: $15,750
Timeline: 2 days per week for a pilot period of 4 months
(Higher Education Subcommittee to provide office and basic needs to conduct business)
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Benefits of choosing Anoka-Ramsey Community College:
S • ARCC is an experienced partner to business and industry
• ARCC meets workforce needs by responding to labor market demands
• ARCC is a comprehensive research and training center dedicated to strengthening your
organization
• ARCC has expertise in management and leadership training, with an impressive array of
master trainers
• ARCC provides Performance Improvement and Results Oriented Training
• ARCC supports career pathways and workforce development by offering continuing
education credit (CEUs}, credit courses, and customized certificate programs far
participants
• ARCC delivers training at your site or at our well-equipped (earning facility
ARCC provides:
• Training and education opportunities tailored for your organization's needs
• Participant registration
• Identification and scheduling of trainers and processing of a!I required personnel
. documents, costs, and payments
• Trainer coordination, coaching, and assistance as needed
• Course materials
• CEU participant registration and certificates
• Return on investment evaluation and evaluation report for each session
• ARCC follow-up and debrief with trainer and program coordinator to ensure ongoing
program improvement
Jill Snippen, Director
Continuing Education, Customized Training, College on Your Corner
11200 Mississippi Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
jill.snippen@anokaramsey.edu
763.433.1228
Thank you for considering Anoka-Ramsey Community College!
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Bemidji State University Graduate 1959
Career and Professional Achievements
• President, Bemidji State University.
• President, The Dunwoody Institute.
• Professor and Dean, School of Industry and technology, UW-Stout.
• Active In over two dozen professional organizations and served as President of one
international and two national organizations.
Community Service
• Bemidji Area Joint Economic Development Council.
• Board Member, Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Bemidji Rotary Club.
• Founding member of Stout Technology Park.
• Member, BSU Alumni Board.
• Member, BSU Foundation.
Personal Achievements/Awards
• "Academy of Fellows," International Technology Education Association.
• "Outstanding Employer Award," United States Department of Defense.
• "Professional Leadership Award," American Vocational Association.
• "Award of Distinction for Research, Teaching, and Service," International Technology
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• "District Award of Merit," Silver Waters District, Boy Scouts of America.
• "The SHIP CITATION," Educational Exhibitors Association, National Award.
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situations and responded to requests.
• Boy Scout Leader for 23 years.
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City of Monticello moves forward with city-wide fiber optics network project
The City of Monticello Council unanimousl a roved a resolution in earl Aril 2008 callin for the
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sale of Telecommunication Revenue Bonds. This an important step toward construction and operation
of the city-wide fiber optics network. Efforts began more than three years ago by a group of
individuals who recognized the importance of high-speed broadband as an economic development tool
for the City of Monticello. Recognizing the competitive advantage offered by fiber optics
communications installed to every home and premise, the City is investing in a 100% fiber optics
network that will offer unparallel high speeds both up and down for data transmission in addition to
providing telecommunication services for cable TV and telephone. This city-wide fiber system will
allow the community to stand above the crowd as an option for new business start-up and companies
wishing to relocate or expand. After endless hours of meetings, review of the Fiber Optics Feasibility
Study and Plan, conducting numerous surveys and a telephone exchange referendum which was
approved by 74% of voters, and entering into engineering, engineer design and management contracts;
the Task Force will soon see the fruits of its labor. With the anticipated bond award in May,
construction of the fiber network and the head-end building will begin. If all goes as planned, the City-
owned triple-net-play (high-speed Internet, telephone, and cable TV) service will be ready for business
and residential customers in early spring 2009 with no home or business left behind.
The fiber optics network is one of several economic development tools supporting the framework of the
proposed City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan states that Monticello
seeks a wide range of employment opportunities with a growing emphasis on jobs at higher wage levels
that allow more people to live and work in Monticello. Another tool supporting this framework is a
program by which the City offers land in the Monticello Business Center for $1.00 per square foot with
no assessments and no trunk fees to qualified businesses. Combined with these and other economic
development tools under consideration and an I-941ocation; the City of Monticello has the opportunity
to become an important regional center for jobs, shopping, and health care between the Twin Cities
and St. Cloud. www.monticellofiber.com www.monticelloland.com
Ollie Koropchak, Economic Development Director, City of Monticello
Ollie's bio -Over twenty-two years of experience in economic development including economic,
redevelopment, soils correction, and affordable housing projects and development of local funding
programs and marketing tools.
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Resolution No. 2008-O1
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR FIBERNET MONTICELLO AND SUPPORT
FOR ISSUANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2008C.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-16 on February 11, 200$, recognizing
the Monticello Industrial Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello completed a Monticello Fiber Optics Feasibility Study and
Business Plan in September 18, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello conducted a community survey resulting in 66.3% of those
surveyed supported the City of Monticello providing telephone, Internet and cable TV services at a cost
savings of approximately 15% off existing prices; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello held a referendum on September 18, 2007, resulting in a 74%
approval by the residents for acity--wide owned and operated telephone exchange as part of the fiber
optics network; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello authorized and completed a RF Frequency Survey on the site
proposed for construction of the Head-In Building; and
WHEREA5, the City of Monticello hired Spectrum Engineering for design and engineering of the
fiber optic network; and
WHEREAS, the City Council members of the City of Monticello will consider approval of the
Governance Ordinance at the April 14, 2008 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council members of the City of Monticello will consider adoption of a
resolution calling for the Telecommunications Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C at the April 14, 2008
Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Monticello Industrial Development Committee
supports FiberNet Monticello and supports the issuance of Telecommunication Revenue Bonds, Series
2008C.
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1. Given the projected savings, increased Internet speed, and improved service of acity-wide
owned and operated fiber optics network.
2. Given the no home left behind philosophy of FiberNet Monticello.
3. Given consistent favorable results of the fiber optics surveys and telephone exchange
referendum.
4. Given the consistent assessment and conformity to the Fiber Optics Feasibility Study and
Business Plan.
5. Given the economic benefits of a city-wide fiber optics system in Monticello.
Adopted this 1g` day of April, 2008, by the Members of the Monticello Industrial Development
Committee.
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Ollie Koropchak, IDC Se tart'
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DEVELOPMENT/BUILDER WORKSHOP
2008
WORKING TOGETHER FOR GROWTH
AGENDA
Meet the City of Monticello's Development Staff
Review and Discussion:
a) Design Guidelines Est Construction Standards
Highlighting of the most notable changes/updates.
b) Erosion Control Ordinance Esc SWPPP
Update on new erosion control ordinance and the City's approved SWPPP.
c) Conservation and Drainage ~ Utility Easements
Purpose and function of easements and ideas for maintenance and protection
d) Development Guidebook
Copies available of the City's manual for the development process.
e) Property Maintenance
Discussion of new of forts to maintain property values and duality neighborhoods.
f) Signs
Building Department toreview signs ordinance andpolicies.
g) Long-Range Planning Efforts
Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Plan
Natural Resource Inventory and Assessment
The workshop is intended to foster an open dialogue regarding the City's development
practices and the ways in which the Ciry can serve the development community.
Working together to create growth opportunities.
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RE: Letter of Resignation
Dear Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Members,
This letter serves as an official notice of my resignation from the position of Economic Development
Director for the City of Monticello, effective, May 30, 2008.
It has been my pleasure and honor to work for the Monticello taxpayers over the past twenty-two plus
years. I'm greatly appreciative to Past Mayor Arve Crrimsmo and Council Members who gave me the
opportunity to serve our industrial and business community. A big "thank you" to the many civic and
business leaders who volunteer hours of time and share their expertise working toward the economic
development objectives of the City of Monticello. Together, we initiated and accomplished numerous
programs and projects which increased the city tax base, created jobs at liveable wage-levels, removed
blight, and provided alternative affordable housing options for senior residents.
I look forward to retirement from public service and plan to keep involved in the community through
volunteer service. Again, my appreciation and thanks to the taxpayers of the City of Monticello.
Respectfully,
Ollie Koropchak
c: Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 6t", 2008
6:00 PM
Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and
Barry Voight
Council Liaison: Susie Wojchouski
Staff: Angela Schumann, Gary Anderson, Kimberly Holien - NAC
1. Call to order.
2. Consideration to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008.
Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Planned
Unit Development as related to section 3-2[B] of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance regulating R-lA
Design Standards.
Applicant: Keyland Homes
6. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Sales & Display
as related to an outdoor volleyball facility in a B-4 (Regional Business) District.
Applicant: River City Extreme/Parnell, Mark
7. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Open & Outdoor Storage
accessory to a government utility building in a B-4 (Regional Business) District.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Adjourn.
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