IDC Agenda 04-01-2008AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS: Chair Mike Benedetto, Vice Chair Bill Ta er, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson,
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Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Tomann, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller,
Patrick Thompson, Rich Harris, 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 taz 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 March 4, 2008 IDC minutes.
7:10 4. Old Business:
A. Copy of revised IDC membership list for committee use only and copy of
revised Organization and Membership Guidelines. (No action required.)
7:12 5. New Business:
A. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
B. Review and vote to amend the IDC Action Statement.
C. Review existing IDC Goals and Tasks and proposed Comp Plan,
Economic Development Strategies. Discuss development and process
for establishment of IDC Objectives, Strategies, and Tasks (Work Plan).
D. Vote to adopt a resolution of support for the city-owned fiber optics and
recommendation for City Council to proceed with bonding.
8:00 6. Reports:
A. City Update.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing Comrnittee.
C. Economic Development (Written report not available)
D. Chamber.
8:20 7. Review the draft copy of the April 1, 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, May 6, 2008.
B. Other.
8:30 9. Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Mike Benedetto, Vice Chair Bill Tapper, Dan Olson, Don
Tomann, Zona Gutzwiller, Rich Harris, Wayne Elam, and Sandy Suchy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-
Fleming, Jim Johnson, and Patrick Thompson.
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Council Member Wayne Mayer.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak and Jeff O'Neill.
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.
Call to Order. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Chair Benedetto called the IDC meeting to order at 7:06 a.m.
2. Welcome new IDC member and introductions.
Chair Benedetto welcomed Wayne Elam and Rich Harris to the IDC and each new and existing
member gave a short bio.
3. Vote to approve the March 4, 2008 IDC minutes.
Chair Benedetto thanked Tapper for chairing the meeting in February and asked for a motion on
the minutes. Tomann asked to make some comments about the minutes. He questioned Item
No. 3 of the Resolution: Why does the IDC confirm and the Council appoint the IDC members?
Tapper responded it is through Council appointment of IDC members that formalizes/legitimizes
the linkage between the IDC and City for compliance with the Office of the State Auditor. The
IDC still selects and confirms members for recommendation to the Council. Tomann's concern
was: What prevents future Council members from not appointing recommended members or the
Economic Development Director for reasons of bias? Tomann viewed this as a pretty
dangerous statement and cautioned IDC members. His viewpoint was less government not
more government. Secondly, Tomann asked about the meaning to Council Member Mayer's
statement commending the IDC for development of the resolution which gives recognition to the
IDC and their commercial and industrial viewpoints. Point being and after previous lengthy
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discussions by the IDC, the IDC agreed to focus on industrial and not commercial. Tapper
stated he appreciated Don's concern but felt Mayer's comment was made in generalities. Next,
~" ' Tomann noted that the City and IDC should be conscious of any one developer who requests
~ ;. 4 ~~ ~ ,'' ~ any staff member not be present at a meeting as we all bring business to the city and what staff
' ~~ ' member is next. Lastly, Tomann commented on the Mayor Herbst's loose statement about no
control over the person doing the IDC work. Does the Economic Development Director have
` the ability or flexibility to work on behalf of economic development and its organization (IDC) or
<«, only at the direction of the supervisor? Is this statement a result of a perceived abuse by the
~1 IDC and the Economic Development Director? WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS AND
r ~ ~ g~' ~ DISCUSSION, TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 4, 2008 IDC
MINUTES. SECONDED BY OLSON, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS
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A. Copy of City Resolution No 2008-16 excerpt of February 11 2008 Council minutes,
and IDC membership listing. For information purposes only, no action required.
5. New Business:
A. Review 2007 IDC attendance record. Chair Benedetto noted the membership
attendance requirement of at least 75% in order to make a positive contribution and the
membership attendance report for 2007 requesting the report be recorded and filed.
B. Review and vote to amend or re-affirm the IDC Organizational and Membershiy
Guidelines. Koropchak informed members that during the time the subcommittee
drafted the resolution recognizing the IDC, the subcommittee suggested the need for
°~' ~ `~ consistency between the resolution and the organizational and membership guidelines.
~, ' `"" ~ Therefore, the following were suggested for amendment: 1) Change of meeting place
from City Hall, Bridge Room to Community Center 2) Delete Administrator and
Community Development Coordinator as city staff to IDC and replace with city council
shall appoint the Economic Development Director as the Executive Director of the IDC
as anon-voting member. Add the Administrator may assign other support staff to the
IDC as needed. 3) Change the Chamber Director from a voting member to a non-
voting member consistent with other liaison members. Changing the Chamber Director
position to anon-voting member constituted the most discussion. Tapper gave a brief
history of the Chamber/IDC relationship. Koropchak noted at one time the Economic
Development and Chamber Director was one job description. Mayer noted Suchy
support in moving the city forward but also questioned why the Chamber Director had
voted on previous IDC action. OLSON MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE IDC
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AS FOLLOWS: 1.)
CHANGE THE MEETING PLACE OF THE IDC FROM CITY HALL, BRIDGE
ROOM TO MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER. 2.) DELETE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AS
CITY STAFF MEMBERS TO THE IDC. ADD THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL
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APPOINT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AS THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IDC AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER. ADD
THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR MAY ASSIGN OTHER SUPPORT STAFF TO
THE IDC AS NEEDED. 3.) CHANGE THE CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE AS
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMENCE & INDUSTRY AS ANON-VOTING MEMBER. GUTZWILLER
SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE
MOTION CARRIED 7-1 VOTE. TOMANN OPPOSED HAVING CONCERNS
WITH ITEMS 2. AND 3.
C. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers: Chair Vice Chair, and Secretary.
This item carried-over to the April meeting as without the Chamber representative as a
voting member, there no longer was a quorum.
D. Review and vote to amend the IDC Action Statement. This item carried-over to the
April meeting.
E. Review existing IDC Goals and Tasks and proposed Comp Plan, Economic
Development Strategies Discuss develo,~ment and process for establishment of IDC
Objectives Strategies, and Tasks (Work Planl.
This item was carried-over to the April meeting. Koropchak noted to members that the
attached information includes the 2006 IDC Goals and Tasks and list of subcommittee
members. Additionally, Koropchak noted using the Economic Development Chapter of
the proposed Comp Plan she summarized the Chapter by objectives, benefits, and
development strategies. She asked IDC members to take a look at the development
strategies as a guide to development of an IDC work plan (action plan.) In order to
prevent anover-lap of roles between the IDC and EDA, the suggestion was for the
EDA to concentrate on Items I. through IV. and the IDC Items. V through VIII. This
topic is also be on the EDA agenda of March 12. O'Neill noted the importance of the
involvement of the Community Development Coordinator to link development strategies
(work plan) to policy decisions. Tapper suggested members read the Comp Plan which
is on-line. Koropchak was requested to submit a copy of the SCSU Study on
Biosciences to Harris and Elam. Chair Benedetto requested the 2006 IDC Goals and
Tasks also be a part of the discussions in April.
6. Reports:
A. City Update. No report by Council members.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing Committee. Due to some upcoming decisions by the Fiber
Committee, Mayer requested input at a later time from some IDC members. Marketing
meeting is scheduled for this Friday, no report.
C. Economic Development. Koropchak highlighted the meeting of the Higher Education
Group and Tomann requested the IDC and City take a larger interest in this topic and
place it on the forefront.
D. Chamber. Chamber Director Suchy reported the Chamber's Government Affairs
Committee spend a day at the Capitol. The 7-8 members visited with legislators who
encouraged people to contact them as they do listen. Senator Bachman is scheduled to
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
I. Meeting 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-up 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 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.
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.
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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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5. New Business•
A. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers• Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary.
In accordance with the Guidelines, the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary shall be
elected annually at the January meeting. Length of office term 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.
Current officers: Chair -Mike Benedetto. Length of office term began March 2007.
Vice Chair -Bill Tapper. Length of office term began June 2007.
Secretary -Ollie Koropchak. Length of office term began years ago.
ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
1. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
SUPPORTING DATA:
None.
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5. New Business•
B. Review and vote to amend the IDC Action Statement.
The IDC members are asked to review the 2007 Action Statement for possible amendments.
Again, based on the subcommittee's suggestion for consistency between the city resolution and
the IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines, the recommendation is for the following
changes:
Purpose: A. Delete the word lobbying.
B. Delete the word structured and replace with serving as an advocate.
2. Goals and Direction:
A. Under Item No. 2 replace HRA with EDA.
B. Items 1 through 4 were established as general goals by the IDC. The next item
addresses the annual goals and tasks of the IDC and attempts to compare the 2006
goals and tasks and the proposed Comp Plan Update for preparation of 2008 IDC
goals and tasks
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ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE IDC ACTION
STATEMENT.
Vote to amend Purpose as suggested.
2. Vote to amend Goals and Direction as suggested.
3. Vote to amend addition items.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Copy of the IDC Action Statement.
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
2007 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 leg organization s~~d 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
1. To provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential.
2. To review and as ss ~e implementation of the industrial marketing plan developed in
conjunction with the 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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5. New Business:
C. Review existing IDC Goals and Tasks and proposed Comp Plan. Economic
Development Strategies. Discuss development and process for establishment
of IDC Objectives. Strategies, and Tasks (Work Plan).
First, the IDC members are asked to review their existing IDC Goals and Tasks which are
attached and also attached is a list of its subcommittee members. Secondly and for your
information, on March 4, the Planning Commission is expected to call for a public hearing date
of April 18, 2008, for recommendation to adopt the Comp Plan.
Utilizing the Economic Development Chapter of the proposed Comp Plan, I summarized the
Land Use -Places to Work into the two objectives: Attracting Jobs and Expanding the Tax
Base and listed the benefits of each. The last part of the summary is the Development
Strategies identified for Places to Work You will note the existing four IDC Goals and Tasks
are similar or consistent with the proposed Strategies only worded differently.
Based on the Development Strategies for Places to Work, the IDC needs to discuss
development and a process for establishment of an IDC Work Plan. One of the things brought
up by the reconstituted EDA was the concern to clarify the roles of the IDC and EDA in order
to prevent overlapping. The Economic Development Chapter also identifies Enhancing
Downtown and redevelopment which is clearly a role of the EDA and is not addressed here.
In the past, the IDC and HRA which provided the funding tools, worked together on the
marketing goal (to provide support for recruitment efforts of additional industrial businesses to
locate in Monticello) and the industrial land goal (to provide a continuous stream of available
industrial land with infrastructure potential).
Of the eight strategies, Strategies I through IV support the objective: Expanding the Tax Base
which perhaps is more suited to be the role of the EDA. While Strategies V through VIII
supports the objective: Attracting Jobs which historically have been initiated and the role of the
IDC. The purpose of this exercise is to clarify roles although interrelated. For purpose of
discussion, .here is suggestion for a process for the IDC and EDA.
1. Clarify role of IDC and EDA by objective and strategies. IDC and EDA agree.
2. Each commission then develop a Work Plan which supports each objective and strategy by
identifying tasks, prioritizing the tasks, establishing a time frame (annual, five-year, 10-year or
short and long term), assignment (whom to carry out), and budget. Ask members to volunteer
on a subcommittee of their expertise or interest for development and accountability of the work
plan.
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It is not the intent to fully discuss or complete this exercise at this meeting; however, the IDC
may wish to identify their preferred objective and development strategies as a recommendation
to the EDA to consider. Some of the Development Strategies are currently being carried out
through tasks of the Marketing, Fiber Optics, and Higher Education Subcommittees.
SUPPORTING DATA.
Existing IDC Goals and Tasks and subcommittee members.
Summary of the Economic Development Chapter -Land Use -Places to Work.
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IDC MISSION STATEMENT
To increase the industrial tax base to create 'obs at liveable wa e-levels and to maintain a
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favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
2006 IDC GOALS AND TASKS
GOALS:
1. Provide support for recruitment efforts of additional industrial businesses to locate in Monticello
(recruitment of industry).
TASK:
1. Request Marketing Committee provide an annual report to evaluate the effectiveness of the
marketing efforts for the Monticello Business Center.
2. Monitor need for additional purchase of land currently under Contract for Deed in the
Monticello Business Center and the need to authorize feasibility study for construction of
Phase Ilrmfrastructure.
3. Continue participation in the industrial business prospect tours.
4. Recognize new industrial businesses via an open house when appropriate.
2. Continue business retention and expansion (BRE) programs for the industrial business sector
(retention).
TASK:
1. Encourage and provide process for mayor and council members to acknowledge industrial
businesses.
2. Develop "yes/no or check box" survey to communicate between local industries and
city/council regarding specific operational issues such as transportation/traffic, fiber optics,
skilled work force, utility (electrical/telephone) reliability, etc.
3. BRE visit by IDC member(s) and Economic Development Director to individual
manufacturers.
3. Coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce the annual Industrial Luncheon, recognize an
industrial business, and develop criteria for recognition.
4. Encourage local newspaper to feature an industrial section or individual business articles.
5. Schedule tours of local manufacturers (outside normal IDC meetings.)
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3. Provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential (land).
TASK:
1. Research sites for future industrial development (through comprehensive plan/orderly
annexation.}
1. Develop funding source(s) for future land purchase and encourage the I wand Council to
establish annual matching fund account.
2. Discuss trends of future industrial parks.
4. Research transportation and traffic issues (transportation).
FOCUS:
1. I-94 to six lanes.
1. I-94/Orchard Road Interchange.
2. Intra-city traffic circulation including round-abouts.
3. Trunk Highway 25 upgrade to four-lanes between Monticello and Buffalo.
4. Light rail and/or expansion of commuter bus system from Rogers to Monticello.
TASK:
1. Invite WSB Traffic Engineer or someone other for purpose to gather information on current
and proposed transportation projects.
1. Form partnerships with Wright County, Mayor/council to lobby for joint transportation
goals.
2. Develop lobbying network amongst IDC members, local industries, and legislators.
3. Research lobbying effort with local chamber(s).
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER
LAND USE -PLACES TO WORK.
OBJECTIVE OF PLACES TO WORK: I. Attracting Jobs. II. Expanding the Tax Base.
ATTRACTING JOBS.
I. Benefits of Attracting Jobs:
A. Jobs attract residents to the community. Jobs will play a critical role in creating the
type of "move up" housing sought by the City.
B. Jobs provide the income needed to support local business and government services.
C. Retention of businesses promote community stability by keeping jobs and growing jobs
and residents in Monticello.
II. Types of Jobs:
A. Jobs created by attracting new business development.
1. Bioscience, technology, research and development, corporate headquarters,
business office, wholesale showrooms, and related uses.
2. Other general industrial development in the areas of manufacturing, processing,
warehousing, distribution, and related businesses.
3. 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.
B. Jobs created by the retention and growth of existing business development.
III. Wage Levels:
A. Emphasis on jobs at higher wage Levels that allow more people to live and work in
Monticello.
B. Promote wage levels that provide incomes needed to purchase decent housing, support
local businesses and support local government services.
EXPANDING THE TAX BASE.
I. Benefits of Expanding the Tax Base:
A. Property taxes are the largest source of city revenue.
B. While Xcel Energy creates almost 40% of the city's tax base which is a unique asset, it
is essential that the tax base become more diversified.
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C. Promotion of a business campus setting that provides a high level of amenities, including
architectural controls, landscaping, preservation of natural features, storage enclosed
within buildings, and other features.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES:
I. Use Comprehensive Plan to provide adequate locations for future job-producing development.
(Preserve sufficient land for Places to Work over the next twenty-five years.)
II. Adhere to the Comprehensive Plan to encourage stable business setting and promote
investment and expansion of facilities.
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III. Coordinate utility planning and manage other development to ensure that expansion areas are
capable of supporting new development in a timely manner.
IV. Evaluate the need and feasibility of additional city-owned business parks as a means attracting
the desired businesses.
V. Establish a plan to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the recommendation of the SCSL
study and if feasible to take necessary action to attract bioscience businesses to Monticello
VI. Continue to work with existing businesses to maintain an excellent business environment, retain
'~~ jobs, and facilitate expansions.
VII. Work with the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital to ensure the retention and to promote the
expansion of health care services in Monticello.
VIII. Use the Comprehensive Plan to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Monticello as a tool
' for attracting businesses and jobs.
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5. New Busmess•
D. Vote to adopt a resolution of support for city-owned fiber optics and
recommendation for City Council to proceed with bonding.
A. Reference and background:
Attached is a copy of the IDC minutes of December 5, 2006 and a letter to the City Council
dated December 6, 2006, addressing action taken relative to bonding for the fiber optics and
funding for future acquisition of land for industrial and information technology development.
Funding was requested for future land acquisition in the proposed 2008 City Budget but was
cut early in the budget process.
The request for the IDC to adopt a resolution supporting the city-owned fiber optics is to
actually state support or endorsement by the IDC as well as recommend to proceed with
bonding. A resolution may become supporting data to the bond council.
This item may be pulled but appears on the IDC agenda as the need to prepare the agenda
early. Hopefully, a resolution will be prepared for review at the IDC meeting.
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D. Reports from and goals of Subcommittees: Industrial Land and Transportation.
Barger reported the Industrial Land Group has not met and will be part of the Camp Plan Task Force.
Their goal is to provide a continuous stream of available industrial land with infrastructure potential and
with that, a discussion followed as to the need for the City to preserve dollars for future land acquisition.
Mayor Herbst saw the need to roll-over the revenues from the land sales in the Monticello Business
Center. Mary Barger made a motion recommending the HRA preserve the revenues from the land
sales of Otter Creek Crossing less development expenditures for the purpose to acquire additional
land for industrial and information technology development. Dick VanAllen seconded the motion
and with no further discussion, the motion carried.
Tapper reported the Transportation Group has not met and expressed his like for the. round-about.
Herbst noted the stripping resulted in somewhat narrow lanes but few, if any, complaints.
4. Mayor's City Update:
A. AVR ClosinglConstruction. No report.
B. YMCA propertX Herbst reported the city and county representatives will present a proposal to
the YMCA on December 11.
C. Comp Plan Update• Mayor Herbst reported the final neighborhood meeting for the Comp Plan
Update was held and well attended.
D. Fiber Optics Task Force. Dahl-Fleming noted comments submitted by Van Allen that were from
a program on public TV noting fiber was better than copper and faster among other things.
Lynne continued stating in addition to the Feasibility Study and survey via mailings, the task force
is conducting a telephone survey. The telephone survey, a bonus and added confidence for
Springsted, the bonding consultant. The task force will recommend the Council on December 11
proceed with bonding and preparation of an RFP for design. Lastly, Lynne stated the task force
on behalf of the city applied to the Blandin Foundation fora $15,000 matching grant for
broadband education. Bill Tapper made a motion recommending the City Council proceed
with bonding for fiber optics. Seconded by Dick VanAllen and with no further discussion,
the motion carried.
E. Questions/answer period.
Kleinwacher asked about the local housing market. Mayor Herbst reported it is quiet, like
everywhere else. The city has a good inventory of lots as land prices readjust. The city is looking
at its current residential PUD and the need to develop a point system to encourage higher
standards. VanAllen asked about the ratio of housing mix in Monticello: single-family to
townhouse to condominium to apartments. The city planner consultant should have that
information; however, it appears there is ample start-up housing and the need for step-up
housing. It was noted that higher-paying jobs spur ahigher-end housing mix. The IDC again
discussed the need to re-invest long term in land for future industrial/technology development.
Areas mentioned were next to the YMCA, across the river, and Highway 25 south. Don
Tomann recommended the first motion under 3D. be amended to include the following: A
motion recommending the HRA and the City Council, beginning in budget year 2008,
commit to an annual matching fund for the purpose of establishing a fund for future
acquisition of land for industrial and information technology development. Mary Barger
agreed to the amendment and seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion
carried.
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Industrial Development Committee
Monticello, Minnesota
December 6, 2006
Dear Mayor Clint Herbst and Council members Brian Stumpf, Tom Perrault, Wayne Mayer, and Glen
Posusta:
At the Industrial Development Committee (IDC) meeting of December 5, 2006, the members discussed
the economic benefits of a city-wide fiber optics system in Monticello. Given the projected cost savings,
increased speed, and improved service; no home left behind philosophy; and the results of the Monticello
Fiber Optics Feasibility Study and telephone survey; the IDC members made the following
recommendation:
"The IDC recommends the City Council proceed with bonding for fiber optics."
Additionally, the IDC discussed the economic benefits of industrial and information technology businesses
to the City of Monticello and the continuous need for long-term planning. Because the HRA serves as
the management agent for the Monticello Business Center, the IDC recommended the HRA preserve
revenues from the land sales of Otter Creek Crossing less development expenditures for the purpose of
acquiring additional land for industrial and information technology development.
Again, recognizing the economic benefits of industrial and information technology businesses and the need
for continuous planning, the IDC members made the following fmal recommendation:
"The IDC recommends the HRA and the City Council, beginning in budget year 2008,
commit to an annual matching fund for the purpose of establishing a fund
for future acquisition of land for industrial and information technology development."
As the Comprehensive Plan Update continues its process in shaping the future of the City of Monticello, it
is believed that job creation at higher wage levels will remain a high priority and these recommended
actions will foster the over-all economy of the City.
The IDC requests the City Council consider these recommendations. Recommendations were forward
to the HRA Commissioners. Should you have questions, please contact one of the IDC members or
myself at 763-271-7201.
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Industrial Development Committee
Monticello, Minnesota
December 6, 2006
Dear HRA Chair Brad Barger and Commissioners Darrin Lahr, Steve Andrews, Bill Fair and Dan Frie:
At the Industrial Development Committee (IDC) meeting of December 5, 2006, the members
discussed the economic benefits of industrial and information technology businesses to the City of
Monticello and the continuous need for long-term planning. Recognizing the Monticello Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) serves as the management agent for the revenues and expenditures of
the Monticello Business Center, the IDC members made the following recommendation:
"The IDC recommends the HRA preserve revenues from the land sales of Otter Creek
Crossing less development expenditures for the purpose of acquiring additional land for
industrial and information technology development. Additionally, the IDC recommends the
HRA and the City Council, beginning in budget year 2008, commit to an annual matching fund
for the purpose of establishing a fund for future acquisition of land for industrial and information
technology development."
As the Comprehensive Plan Update continues its process in shaping the future of the City of
Monticello, it is believed that job creation at higher wage levels will remain a high priority and this
recommended action will foster the economy.
The IDC requests your consideration of this recommendation and plans to forward its recommendation
to the Council. Should you have questions, please contact one of the IDC members or myself at 763-
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
6:00 PM
Commissioners: Rod Dragsters, 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 March 4th, 2008.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen comments.
5. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request of a request for Preliminary and Final Plat for the AMAX
Addition, a commercial plat in a B-3 (Highway Business) District.
Applicant: AMAX Self-Storage
6. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Rezoning from A-O (Agriculture-Open Space) to R-4
(Mobile Home Park) for the property known as Kjellberg's West Mobile Park.
Applicant: Kjellberg's Inc./Kjellberg Mobile Home Park
7. Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Concept and Development
Stage Planned Unit Development for a commercial development in a B-4 (Regional Business) district.
Applicant: SB 22, LLC/Mike Krutzig
Adjourn.
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