IDC Agenda 03-04-2008• AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
ERS: Chair Mike Benedetto, Vice Chair Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson,
MEMB
Barb Schwientek, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Don Tomann, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller,
Patrick Thompson, Rich Harris, Wayne Elam, and Sandy Suchy.
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer.
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 members and introductions.
7:08 3. Vote to approve the February 5, 2008 IDC minutes.
7:10 4. Old Business:
A. Copy of City Resolution No. 2008-16, excerpt of February 1 1, 2008
Council minutes, and IDC membership listing. (For information and
record purposes only.)
7:12 5. New Business:
A. Review 2007 IDC attendance record.
B. Review and vote to amend or re-affirm the IDC Organizational and
Membership Guidelines.
C. Vote to elect 2008 IDC officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
D. Review and vote to amend the IDC Action Statement.
E. 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).
8:00 6. Reports:
A. City Update.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing Committee.
C. Economic Development.
D. Chamber.
8:20 7. Review the draft copy of the March 4, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda for
industrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if
necessary. (No related industrial items.)
8:25 8. Other Business.
A. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
B. Other.
8:30 9. Adjournment.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 7:00 a.m.
Bridge Room, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Dan Olson,
Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Jim Johnson, Zona Gutzwiller, and Sandy Suchy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Mike Benedetto, Barb Schwientek, Don Tomann, and
Patrick Thompson.
COUNCIL LIAISONS PRESENT: Mayor Clint Herbst and Council Member Wayne Mayer.
STAFF: Ollie Koropchak, Jeff O'Neill, and Angela Schumann.
GUEST: Scott Johnson, Manager, Community & Local Gov't Relations, Xcel Energy.
Joel Jamnik, Campbell-Knutson Law Firm.
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. (Please read the minutes and information prior to the meeting.)
Vice Chair Tapper called the IDC meeting to order at 7:04 a.m. declaring a quorum.
2. Vote to approve the January 8 2008 IDC minutes.
VAN ALLEN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 8, 2008 IDC
MINUTES. OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO ADDITIONS OR
CORRECTIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
3. Old Business:
A. Review the IDC subcommittee recommendation and approve a motion
requesting the City Council at their February 11, 2008 meetins consider
adoption of the resolution rec~nizing the Industrial Development Committee.
Vice Chair Tapper referred to the copy of the proposed resolution recognizing the IDC as
recommended by the IDC Subcommittee. Tapper, not a member of the subcommittee,
requested Don Roberts speak on behalf of the subcommittee. Roberts briefly spoke of the
history of the IDC as an independent voice and not a rubber stamp organization which has
worked well and many good. things resulted. The subcommittee (Benedetto, Van Allen,
Roberts, Dahl-Fleming and Staff Koropchak) met on two different occasions to draft the
resolution based on the form Attorney Jamnik provided and based on the IDC members
support for Option II: The IDC to operate as a separate group (similar as today) and
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discussions at the January IDC meeting. The subcommittee's recommendation was submitted
to Attorney Jamnik and O'Neill for comment. Attorney Jamnik responded it looked fine to
him. O'Neill stated he made no comment because the document is an IDC document reflecting
the wishes of the IDC as that was what the Council wants. Herbst had problems will the
document noting that the council liaisons were non-voting members and, yet, the Council
appoints the Economic Development Director as a staff member to the IDC, an independent
organization. In that case, Herbst suggested each member of the IDC should send a company
employee to work for the city one to two hours. Herbst further noted that the developer
representing a large business requested the Economic Development Director not be present at
apre-design meeting. Dahl-Fleming asked: If the document does not give Council enough
control? O'Neill noted that the IDC is the most independent of all commissions and maybe
autotelic. Roberts noted if the IDC is autotelic that's more like Option III. Given the amount of
time the City dedicates to the IDC, does the City Administrator have any control of the
positions/goals taken by the IDC or the Economic Development Director? Herbst agreed that
there was no control over the person doing the IDC work. Tapper said that was an employee
issue not an IDC issue. Mayer suggested the need to add verbiage that the supervisor has
control over the employee and may assign other staff as needed. It was further noted that
Council it not involved in selection of IDC members. Roberts explained the current process
for solicitation of members by the IDC and in the future, the IDC will recommend individuals to
Council for appointment. Koropchak noted IDC members would be appointed annually
consistent with other commission appointments and the IDC meetings would be subject to the
open meeting law. Tapper stated he was confused by the Mayor's comments since he was
under the impression the IDC was doing what the Council liked. Roberts stated the goal of the
subcommittee was to complete the work as previously laid out. Mayer noted he had no
problem being anon-voting liaison member.
Attorney Jamnik stated the resolution defines the history and linkage of the IDC and City and
the document can consist of four pages or one page. Words can be changed or paragraphs
added or deleted. The intent of the agreement was to formalize or legitimize the linkage
between the IDC and City providing documentation for compliance with the Office of the State
Auditor. Tapper suggested the IDC consider, independently, the four concerns raised. 1.
Vote on general concept of resolution as presented by the subcommittee. ROBERTS MADE
A MOTION FOR THE IDC TO APPROVE THE GENERAL CONCEPT OF THE
RESOLUTION PRESENTED BY THE IDC SUBCOMMITTEE. VAN ALLEN
SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION
CARRIED. 2. Vote to amend the resolution to: The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and
a Council Member to the IDC as voting members. Since no IDC member entertained a
motion for amendment, the meeting proceeded. 3. Vote to amend Item No. 4 of the
resolution: DAHL-FLEMING MADE A MOTION TO AMEND ITEM N0.4 ADDING
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. JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION
AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED. 4. Final vote.
ROBERTS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
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THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WITH THE APPROVED
AMENDMENT TO ITEM N0.4 AND TO REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR
FEBRUARY 11, 2008 MEETING CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. GUTZWILLER
SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION
CARRIED. Mayer commended the IDC for development of the resolution which gives
recognition to the IDC and their commercial and industrial viewpoints.
4. New Business:
A. A status report on the electrical substation at Lake Pulaski near Buffalo and plans for a
new substation in Monticello. Scott Johnson, Xcel Energy, informed the group that the
number of local outages has improved since resolving the bird and animal issues.
Within two to five years, a new sub-station in the southwest corridor of the City of
Monticello is planned, ideally, somewhere in the vicinity of the theater and the
transmission lines. The purpose of the new substation is to accommodate growth and
very little for relief of the Lake Pulaski substation. Koropchak noted the importance of
staff to identify the substation within the comp plan land use and the need to ensure the
electrical demand is adequate for existing businesses and potential upcoming fiber
optics users. Johnson informed the IDC that Xcel Energy has filed papers for the
planned upgrade to the Monticello Nuclear Plant.
B. Motion to accept the resi~ation from Mar~ger. VAN ALLEN MADE A
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARY BARGER. OLSON
SECONDED THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Update on recruitment of candidates for IDC membership and motion to confirm.
At the direction of the IDC, the Executive Director recruited three candidates to fill
vacant positions on the IDC. Replacing Barger under the professional category of
manufacturing is Richard (Rich) Harris, CFO/Co-owner, Midwest Precision
Machining, 108 Chelsea Road. His father, Bill Harris (previous Remmele Engineering
employee), purchased the company from Andy Anderson several years ago. Rich is a
graduate of Monticello High School and practiced law in Chicago prior to moving back
to Monticello and becoming co-owner in the business. Replacing Feaski under the
professional category of service contractor is Wayne Elam, Executive Vice President,
Allied Properties & Management/Terra General Contractors, Rogers. Previously
employed by Nelson Builders, Wayne was instrumental in spearheading a number of
commercial projects in Monticello and is a board member of the Wright County
Economic Development Partnership. Lastly, filling the health care profession is
Marshall Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital
District. Gutzwiller noted Mr. Elam has a high value for Monticello and is committed to
Monticello. Koropchak noted she visited with each of the candidates and provided
them a copy of the Monticello IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines noting
the attendance requirement and the Mission Statement. All three individuals later
informed Koropchak they were interested in becoming an IDC member with Mr. Smith
requesting a starting date of Apri12008. IDC members agreed they were good
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candidates. DAHL-FLEMING MADE A MOTION TO CONFIRM RICH
HARRIS, WAYNE SLAM, AND MARSHALL SMITH (effective Apri12008) AS
IDC MEMBERS AND RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER
APPOINTMENT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2008. JOHNSON SECONDED THE
MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED.
5. Reports:
A. Mayor -Herbst reported a purchase price has been agreed upon between the seller
and buyer and the County/City will lobby Legislators for about $8 million. The Comp
Plan Open House was attended by approximately 80 individuals. Plans are for the
Planning Commission to call for a public hearing date at their March meeting. Tapper
said he read the Comp Plan and agreed with the general concept but questioned
whether the 1997 Downtown Plan was a realistic plan today. Schumann noted the
Downtown Plan will be further addressed upon completion of the Transportation Plan.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing; Committees. Mayer reported that eight companies
responded to the request for proposal for engineering design and construction
management. The subcommittee narrowed the field down to three companies for
interviews. Plans are for the City Council to consider the subcommittee's
recommendation on February 11. Dahl-Fleming noted the I-94 billboard will be up in
mid-February, the Wright County Ad underlines city-owned fiber optics, and Baltos
informed the subcommittee of the potential use of the city video and access.
C. Economic Development. Written report accepted.
D. Chamber. Sandy reported the Monticello Chamber is listed among the top 25
Chambers in the metro area by membership numbers. The Chamber has 275
members. The Chamber's web site lists commercial and industrial properties for
lease/sale and land sites.
6. Review the draft copy of the February 6, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda for industrial
related items. Discuss and vote on an IDC position or action if necessary.
No industrial related items.
7. Other Business.
A. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, March 4, 2008 (Annual meeting).
B. Other. None.
8. Adjournment.
VAN ALLEN MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IDC. OLSON SECONDED
THE MOTION AND WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE IDC MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 8:55 A.M.
Ollie Koropchak, Recorder
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MIl~iNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. Zoos-16
RESOLUTION RECOG1~tIZINGTHE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMNHTTEE
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 19$2 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 mattersrelating_to industrial..development...
and job creation and retention.
3. The IDC shall select and confirm all committee members by a majority of
vote of its membership for 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 anon-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 maybe 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 I t~^ day of February, 2008, by the City Council of the City of
Monticello.
ATTEST:
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Dawn Grossinger, Deputy Ci Clerk
Clint Herbst, ayor
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and $11,662.00 respectively excluding sales tax; and to authorize the accessories listed
in the cost detail at a total cost of $49,209.75 including all sales tax.
Consideration of adopting resolution recognizing the Industrial Development
Committee. Recommendation: Approve the proposed agreement and associated
resolution recognizing the role of the Industrial Development Committee.
Consideration to approve appointment of members to the Industrial Development
Committee. Recommendation: Move to appoint members to the Industrial
Development Committee as recommended by the IDC as follows:
MEMBERS PROFESSION TERM
Bill Tapper Industrial, Manufacturer December 2008
Jim Johnson Education December 2008
Patrick Thompson Service, Utility December 2008
Barb Schwientek Member-At-Large December 2008
Don Tomann Industrial, Manufacturer December 2008
Rich Harris Industrial, Manufacturer December 2009
Dick Van Allen Industrial, Manufacturer December 2009
Dan Olson Service, Insurance December 2009
Marshall Smith Health Care (Eff 4/2008) December 2009
Zona Gutzwiller Service, Lender December 2010
Wayne Elam Service, Contractor December 2010
Don Roberts Industrial, Manufacturer December 2010
Lynne Dahl-Fleming Service, Print/Marketing December 2010
Mike Benedetto Member-At-Large December 2010
Sandy Suchy Chamber of Commerce Standing Member
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGEND `rVITH THE
REMOVAL OF ITEMS #SH, #SI AND #SJ. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
#SI Letter supporting Wright County's efforts to obtain $1,000,000 in LCCMR funding for the
YMCA property. Clint Herbst explained that the funds generated from the lottery go to various
environmental uses and the City/County has been approved for $1,000,000 for the possible
purchase of the YMCA property. Tom Perrault stated he pulled this item because he is in
opposition to the acquisition of the land.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A LETTER TO THE DNR
SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE WRIGHT COUNTY PARKS
DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LOCAL GRANTS
PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES
REGIONAL PARK. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION.
Wa a Ma er stated he understood that Tom Perrault was not supporting the proposal to acquire
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5. New Business:
A. Review 2007 IDC Attendance Record.
Exhibit SA. is a recap of the 2007 attendance of IDC members and a reminder of the
membership attendance requirement within the Organizational and Membership Guidelines.
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2007 IDC Monthly Attendance
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 b eginnin g on t he 1St of January and ending the 31th of December.
No No
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aus Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mtn Mtn
Feaski P A A P P P P Resigned
Van Allen A P A P P A P `~' P P
Kleinwachter P A Resigned
Gutzwiller P P P P A P A P P P
Tapper A P P P P P P P A P
Roberts A P A P A P A A P P
enedetto P P P P P P A P P P
Barger A P P P P P A A P A
Schwientek A A A P A A P A P P
Olson A P A P P A P P P P
Huxford A A A A A Resigned
Thompson P P P P
Dahl-Fleming P P P P P P A P A P
Johnson P A P A A A P A A P
Tomann P P P A P A A P P P
Chamber A P A P A P P P P `~
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5. New Business•
B. Review and vote to amend or re-affirm the IDC Organizational and
Membership Guidelines.
Annually the members of the IDC review their Organizational and Membership Guidelines for
possible amendments. During the drafting of the City Council Resolution Recognizing the
Industrial Development Committee, the subcommittee noted and suggested the need to amend
the Guidelines for consistency between the resolution and guidelines. The following items were
suggested for review:
Meeting Time and Place: It was suggested to change the meeting place; to read
Monticello Community Center replacing the Monticello City Hall and too delete Bridge
Room.
2. City Staff Members: Non-Voting.
Delete Administrator of the City of Monticello and Community Development
Coordinator of the City of Monticello.
Amend to read: The City Council shall appoint the Economic Development Director as
the Executive Director of the IDC as anon-voting member.
Addition: The City Administrator may assign other support staff to the IDC as needed.
3. Standing Committee Members, It was suggested that the Chamber representative as
appointed by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry be a
non-voting member instead of a voting member. This for consistency among all
Standing Committee Members who serve as liaisons. This is also consistent in that the
Economic Development Director servesas a liaison (non-voting member) to the Board
of Directors of the Chamber.
Please discuss suggestions prior to consideration of action.
ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE IDC
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES.
1. Vote to amend the Meeting Time and Place as suggested.
2. Vote to amend the City Staff Members as suggested.
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3. Vote to amend the Standing Committee Members as suggested.
4. Other consideration.
SUPPORTING DATA:
Copy of the Monticello IDC Organizational and Membership Guidelines.
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MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
I. Meeting Time and Place: Re lar meetin s e held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
a.m. in the Monticello ity Hall, ridge Room: Special meetings may b~ecalled by the
Chairperson and Execu I Irec or. _ C-~-r~~
II. Ob'ecl five: 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 a voting
member to the IDC.
City Staff Members: Non-voting.
Economic Development Director ~rcei~cr:
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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:
C. 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 begau~ 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:
D. 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 fir the following
changes:
1. Purpose: A. Delete the word lobbying.
B. Delete the word structured and replace with servin 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 ofd 2008 IDC
goals and tasks
ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE IDC ACTION
STATEMENT.
1. 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 ~ organization ~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:
E. Review existing IDC Goals and Tasks and proposed Comp Plan, Economic
Development Strategies. Discuss development and process for est:~blishment
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 acid 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 E',nhancing
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 tr~rough VIII
supports the objective: Attracting Jobs which historically have been initiated a.nd 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 jobs at liveable wage-levels, and to maintain a
favorable and desirable industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
2006 IDC GOALS AND TASKS
GOALS:
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 fc-r construction of
Phase I~infrastructure.
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 Land 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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2008 MONTICELLO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
is a tool for guiding the growth, redevelopment and improvement of the City into 2030. i
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 Attractin 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 sourc f 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.
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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c~, 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 SCSU
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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nomic Develo ment Re ort.
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a) The EDA $6,180,000 Public Project Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, closed
February 20, 2008.
b) Higher Education Subcommittee -With the addition of representatives from Cargill Kitchen
Solutions, Xcel Energy (Monticello Nuclear Plant), Monticello-Big Lake Hospil:al District, and
UMC; the Monticello businesses were energized and appeared interested in the :possibility of a
Higher Education Center in Monticello. Here's the potential: Develop a partnership of the
higher education team (SCSU, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and others) and local
businesses. Develop a curriculum starting at a small scale (to ensure success). Create an
awareness of the Higher Education Center through the hiring of a part-time facilitator located in
Monticello. Funding ideas were discussed. Expand and become regional center~. (This is in
the development stage so please retain confidentiality). This is a great economic development
opportunity for the community including businesses, residents, and students (and supports the
Comp Plan). I have met with the Chamber Director and Assistant who will join other local
representatives at the next meeting March 7, 1:00 p.m. There will be a comparison of
educational curriculum needs as identified and prioritized by the four individual. local businesses
to establish commonalities and perhaps trends. I've requested Anoka-Ramsey 'to provide
more information as to space needs, etc. and estimated wages for part-time facilitator.
b) Two local manufacturing businesses plan expansions in 2008. I have visited with both of
them about our revolving loan fund. With the mandatory job creation provision of the EDA
program and given businesses expand their facilities to accommodate additional large machinery
and equipment for automatization purposes and not to create jobs as a means to remain globally
competitive, our EDA program becomes less attractive for BRE. This is actuallly guided by the
Business Subsidy Act; however, the EDA will be taking a look at this. The other company is
still working on the actual size and cost of the expansion prior to moving forward and will
decide later if interested in the EDA program.
c) Marketing Committee is scheduled to meet on March 7 at 7:30 a.m. The I-9'4 billboard is
up at the same location and will remain through end of March. This was a 200'1 expenditure.
d) On March 12, EDA will hold a workshop at 4:00 p.m. to review the consolidlated
(HRA/EDA) Business Subsidy Criteria and the Preliminary Development Agreements. They
will review administrative expenditures in order to evaluate the up-front deposit amount from
developers. I've requested aprint-out of actual construction costs for infrastructure
development on Phase I and Phase II of Otter Creek Crossing (EDA/city-owned park) for
comparison with proposed budget. I've also requested aprint-out of construction costs
associated with the I-94 Interchange Project, as the EDA has a Tax Increment Fledge
Agreement with the City. The EDA has and will continue to discuss program options to
potentially assist/encourage the purchase of single-family empty homes in Monticello as a results
of the down-turn in the housing market. This for the purpose to maintain safety and prevent
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crime/blight. The EDA will convene at 6:00 p.m. for their regular televised meeting.
e) It is my understanding from the Public Works Director, that the EDA-owned Cedar Street
Garden Center will be demolished after demolition of the city-owned farm south of Klein Farm.
Cedar Garden Center a mid to late March demolition.
f) Copies for your information: Approved 2008 water and sanitary sewex rate increases and
adopted ordinance amending parking lot screening requirements.
g) UMC made their balloon payment on the original $200,000 GMEF Loan on February 19,
2008. The balloon payment on the $290,000 Minnesota Investment Fund loan is due April 1,
2008.
h) It is planned that the IDC will host an open house and tour of the new Walker In-Store
facility as soon as this can be accommodated.
i) The Economic Development Director will be out-of--the-office (vacation) beginning March
13 and back March 31.
j) I talked with the Chamber Director and Assistant about the possibility of a joint IDC,
Chamber, EDA, and City business retention and expansion survey through either the Universtiy
of Minnesota Extension Program or the Minnesota Chamber Growth Program. This could be
one of the task to support the development strategies in the Comp Plan. I plan to talk to Jim
Thanes, my counter part in Big Lake, to gage the merits of the program Big Lake used. If this
becomes a task, it would be good to hear presentation of each program to decide if it fills our
needs and which program. There is a cost associated with either program and also could be
partially funded by a grant.
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SaNTTARY 5E~'1~R
Sewer Razes: 1 st ~ 00 cu. ft.
Over 51113 cu. ft.
Sewer Rates: Special Cass
513.75 ~ minirnt,~xn
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Over 500 cu. ft. 51.32 ~}~/1i34 rtt. it
BODS: 5.240 S:?89!!b.
TSS. 5.328 ~3lib
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Sewer Conrt~ection Permit:
Sewer and ~tiater Combination Permit:
Sewer Access Charge:
Residential -Single Family
All offers per unit equivalent
S75 $~ {resideatial or corxunercial)
5127 ~9 (residential)
5127 ~-1-h9-plus tart (commercial}
$4,030IUnit
$4,030f[Jnit
Trunl; Sanitary Sewer
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Nora-Residential $3,0651per acre
STOR1~i SEWER
Trunk Storm Sewer Fees: (Net acre}
Alternate Fording Area -Commercial
Alternate Ponding Area - Industrial
Alternate Ponding Area -Residential
$3,24.1
$6,997 per acre
$8,176 per acre
$3,490 per acre
WATER
Hydrant Rates for Contractors:
L All contractors must obtain a permit from the Water Superintendent. The permit fee is $500.
This permit will define the hydrant to be used and provides a tally sheet for water usage.
2. The following rates shall apply:
A. ~ minimum billing for up to SOU cu. ft. or 3,750 gallons. S23 ~ 2 ~ t ~~ O
B. After the 3,750 gallons, the rate shall be $-F~=1 per 100 cu. ft. S~_ 1
or $2-.3~3 per 1,000 gallons. 52.98
3. The following deposits shall be taken for use of City equipment (no exceptions):
A. Hydrant Wrench $30.00
B. 2-1!2" fill hose $100.00
C. 1-L/2" fill hose with 2-I/2" adapter ~&8A 550.00
D. 2-1/2" hydrant meter $-598:88 S1,000
E. 3/~4'" and small meter $100.00
F. Noale S50
If equipment is returned within l0 days of permit expiration in good condition, the full amount for water use
and equipment Less 10% per month on portion thereof for rent shall be refunded.
(mil, i:2 and r3 lS ALL TA,}CABLE [F CO~[:~IERCL~i:)
Trunk Water Charge: $907iResidential Unit
S?,367 per acre non-residential
D.41VV:XCE(_ppR\IS: FEE SCHEDL:LE
Res, ~V'ater : ld-S{30 cu.ft.
500430 cf
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Res,, Twnhms RCaznm Imgation Water Rate
ist 3013 cu ft 513.46 X14-€?minits}urn
Over 5{83 cu ft 5.841100 ~-'~88 cfi
Water Shut Otf, then Turned On:
tiVater Gorutecrman Permit:
Water Access Charge: i"line
1-:1l4" line
1-112" line
2" line
3" line
4" line
6" line
8" line
Water Main Tapping -New Services (I "only)
Water 4leters: 518" .meter
3!4" meter
1"meter
1 t/2" meter
2" meter + up
1" Valves
Water Availability Charge
(For those who have city water available but
choose not to hook up)
527.77 ~~ + delinquency (taxable if non-res.)
S65 ~ (residential)
565 $3-5-plus tax {conunercial}
$301 + materials
$1,217 + materials
$1,460 + materials
$1;920 + materials
$2,402 + materials
$3,164 + materials
$3934 + materials
$5,231 + materials
$250 each + materials
$263.00 + sales tax
$307.00 + sales tax
$370.00 + sales tax
$550.00 + sales tax
Cost + $Stl+ sales tar
539.00 + sales tar
S33.06 Q,
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ORDINANCE N0.471
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARHING LOT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 3-5 [D] 9 shall be amended with the creation of subsection (u).
(u) HEADLIGHT SCREENING. In open, non-residential off-street parking areas, parking
areas shall be designed to screen headlights from abutting or surrounding residential districts through
the use of a half-berm design. Said design shall be required in all instances where headlights are
directed at surrounding or abutting residential properties. A half-berm is required in addition to any
buffer yard or landscaping requirements, with a design as illustrated below:
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In the event that drainage or other conditions do not permit a berm of this size, a solid, maintenance
free fence may be permitted for all or a portion of the retaining wall to the extent necessary to permit
property drainage. Examples may include atwo-foot retaining wall and berm, with a four foot tall
fence section. This alternative maybe allowed by Conditional Use Permit. Any fence proposed in lieu
of the required design must be 100 percent opaque and in character with the surrounding area.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be come effective and in full force upon its publication.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 28th day of January, 2008.
Clint Herbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 4th, 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 February 6th, 2008.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen comments.
Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Concept Stage Planned
Unit Development for a retail commercial development in the Central Community District.
Applicant: Lags Tires, Inc.
6. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage
Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit for Drive-Through Facility and Conditional Use
Permit for Shared Access for a fast food restaurant in a B-4 (Regional Business) District.
Applicant: McDonald's Corporation
Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 3-9 regulating address number signs.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance for
the regulation of Grading, Erosion & Sediment Control.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Continued Public Hearing -Consideration of a request for Amendment to the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 3-5, Off-Street Parking Requirements, as related to the regulation of the size and
weight of vehicles parked in residential districts.
Applicant: City of Monticello
10. Consideration to review for recommendation proceeding with a Request for Proposal for the
completion of a comprehensive update to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
11. Consideration to call for a public hearing for the recommendation of adoption of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
12. NRI Reps
13. Adjourn.