IDC Agenda 09-10-2008AGENDA
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 10, 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 Harris, Wayne Elam, and Marshall Smith.
COUNCIL AND CHAMBER LIAISONS: Mayor Clint Herbst, Council Member Wayne Mayer,
and Chamber Director Sandy Suchy.
STAFF: Megan Barnett
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.)
2. Vote to approve the May 6, 2008 IDC minutes.
3. Old Business:
4. New Business:
A. Break-out Working Groups
5. Reports:
A. City Update
B. Fiber Optic, Marketing, Higher Education Subcommittees
C. Economic Development Director (will report in October)
D. Chamber
6. Review the draft copy of the September 2, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda
for commerciaUindustrial related items. Discuss and vote on an IEDC position or
action if necessary.
7. Other Business.
B. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
C. Other.
8:30 8. Adjournment.
MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 6, 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, Don Roberts, Lynne Dahl-Fleming, Jim Johnson,
Zona Gutzwiller, Barb Schwientek, Patrick Thompson,
Rich Harris, Marshall Smith and Wayne Elam.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Johnson and Don Tomann.
COUNCIL & CHAMBER Mayor Clint Herbst, Council Member Wayne Mayer and
LIAISONS PRESENT: Chamber Director Sandy Suchy.
STAFF PRESENT: Ollie Koropchak, Jeff O'Neill and Angela Schumann.
IEDC MISSION To increase the industrial tax base, to create jobs at liveable
STATEMENT: wage-levels, and to maintain a favorable and desirable
industrial environment in the City of Monticello.
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Call to Order.
IDC Chair Mike Benedetto called the IDC meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. declaring a
quorum. It was also noted that this would be the last meeting for Ollie Koropchak,
Economic Development Director as she was retiring as of May 30, 2008. AN Open
House will be held today for Ollie from 3-5 p.m. at the Community Center. Ollie was
presented with a vase of flowers and a corsage from the IDC members to express their
appreciation for her 22+ years of service to the City and IDC and they wished her well.
Welcome new IDC member and introductions.
Welcome to new member Rich Harris, this is his second meeting.
3. Vote to approve the April 1, 2008 IDC minutes.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APRIL 1, 2008 IDC
MINUTES. SECONDED BY WAYNE ELAM AND WITH NO CORRECTIONS OR
ADDITIONS, THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
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4. Old Business:
A. Copv of updated IDC membership list for committee use only and copy of
dated Monticello Manufacturer's listi~
Updates made included corrections to phone or email addresses from previous meeting.
B. Copy of recommended updates to IDC 2008 Action Statement.
Updates were being recommended to the group per a previous meeting of the IDC
subcommittee of Ollie Koropchack, Mike Benedetto, Dick VanAllen, Bill Tapper, Lynne
Dahl-Fleming and Wayne Elam. Angela Schumann was absent for the meeting. The
group has requested the subcommittee to discuss the Mission Statement and Purpose of
the IDC and return with a recommendation. to define more precisely places to work
industrial) versus places to shop (commercial) and begin drafting an Action Plan which
supports the economic development objectives of the proposed Monticello City
Comprehensive Plan.
Subcommittee members presented the revised document indicating the addition of the
word "economic development" to the group name to be: "Industrial and Economic
Development Committee" (IDEC} instead of IDC. For consistency, the word "economic
development" was also added within the document where the word "industrial" appeared.
A copy of Action Statement was presented to the group showing the changes that were
recommended.
Mayor Herbst questioned if it would be more beneficial to have only the industrial focus
rather than adding the economic development component as this group's focus has
historically only been for industry but also agreed that the addition of economic
development was okay.
Jeff O'Neill suggested that a line be added in the document to reflect that the City's
Comprehensive Plan was included in the goals and objectives.
Bill Tapper added that the document should also reflect an emphasis on industrial
development.
DON ROBERTS MADE A MOTION FOR ALTERNATIVE ACTION NO. 1: TO
APPROVE THE 2008 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ACTION STATEMENT WITH THE ADDITIONS
OF INCLUDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES AND ADDING AN EMPHASIS ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
SECONDED BY LYNNE DAHL-FLEMING AND WITH NO FURTHER
DISCUSSION, THE MOTION CARRIED.
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C. Recommendation to modify City Resolution No. 2008-16 for City Council
A prp oval.
Due to the fact that the recommended 2008 Action Statement was approved by
the group, which included a name change to "Industrial and Economic
Development Committee" and the addition of the word economic development in
the document specific to paragraphs two and three for consistency with the Action
Statement. This would require certain changes in order to modify the previous
resolution and create a new resolution for City Council approval.
Ollie Koropchack questioned whether or not the document would need to be
updated by the City Attorney. It was agreed by the group that the changes were
minimal and did not change the document's meaning. If approved, the changes
could be drafted by the Economic Development Director and the document
presented directly to Council for approval. Ollie Koropchack will have the
changes made to the document which will be presented at the next IDEC meeting.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO AMEND CITY RESOLUTION NO.
2008-16 FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL AND TO CHANGE THE NAME
TO: "INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE" AND
TO ADD THE WORD "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" TO PARAGRAPHS
TWO AND THREE. SECONDED BY DICK VANALLEN AND WITH NO
FURTHER DISCUSSION THE MOTION PASSED.
D. Vote to elect 2008 IDEC officer for Secretary.
Due to the fact that Ollie would be retiring, she cold no longer serve as the
group's secretary and this position would need to be replaced. Chair Mike
Benedetto told the group that Lynne Dahl-Fleming has expressed a willingness to
serve and asked if anyone else had an interest as well. No other members voiced
an interest.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO NOMINATE LYNNE-DAHL
FLEMING FOR IDEC OFFICER OF SECRETARY. SECONDED BY DAN
OLSON AND WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION THE MOTION PASSED.
New Business:
B. Update on City plans for replacement of the Economic Development Director.
Jeff O'Neill reported that the hiring of a replacement for the City's Economic
development Director was currently in place. A full time position and job description
will be advertised through May 30 with interviews taking place in June. The person hired
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for the position may not be on board until mid-July. This means there will be a bridging
of activities between now and then without anyone serving in that position. Jeff O'Neill
said he would bring forward a list of activities required to be filled until a new person is
on board. In the short time period prior to that some things will have to be placed on
pause or hold for action tasks involving staff support. He also asked if the IDEC had
considered whether or not they wish to continue to meet in the interim or to place future
meetings on hold.
Ollie Koropchack commented on the importance of the grassroots work currently being
done by the subcommittees of IDEC and that she recommends that work continue its
momentum. She encouraged the IDEC to continue monthly meetings of some sort. Lynne
Dahl-Fleming noted that since she was willing to serve as Secretary there would be
minimal staff support required to continue meeting in the interim.
Ollie Koropchak also suggested to City Staff and Council that they consider bringing in
someone from the EDA and IDEC for interviews with the prospective candidates for the
Economic Development position since both the EDA and IDEC groups will be working
closely with the person hired for this position. She also noted that when she was hired
both EDA and IDC were involved with the interview process.
Jeff O'Neill supported Ollie's comments on the overall grassroots efforts of the
subcommittees and commented that the group's support of the fiber optics project has
been valuable.
6. Reports:
A. City Update.
Angela Shumann provided an update on the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Planning
Commission had recently approved the Comprehensive Plan noting that they had a
concern on the transportation portion of the study and that it needed more work. The
Comprehensive Plan would come before the Council on May 12 for adoption. She also
provided an update on commercial development in the City. Three projects were
underway including construction of Riverwood Bank located next to Target, a second
McDonald's location also near Tazget and a Wild Wings located on Highway 24 south
near A.E. Michaels.
Mayor Herbst commented that the YMCA park was not approved for funding by the
State of Minesota for this year, however the City will pursue the issue for 2009. He noted
that a $1 Million grant has already been allocated from the state level. It cold turn out that
a portion of the YMCA park be purchased between the County and the City and that over
time in phases additional land could be added. Wright County is still interested in
working with the City to purchase the YNCA property. The most current need for the
City is the addition of more ball field.
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The City is currently developing a Transportation Plan. The study is being conducted by
City Engineer, Bruce Westby and the engineering firm of WSB with a focus on the
Highway 25 corridor. A Council Special Workshop will be held June 9 to present
problems and possible solutions. On June 11 a coalition meeting will beheld with Big
Lake as transportation issues are also being looked at just across the river from
Monticello.
It was noted that the City is looking at three possible locations for another roundabout
and will study the pros and cons. Locations include 7`" Street, 4`" Street and Hwys. 25 &
75 in downtown Monticello. Angela noted that MnDot actually requires that cities
consider roundabouts in their transportation study. The City's location of a next
interchange is also being looked at for Orchard Road or County Road 39 west.
B. Fiber Optic and Marketing Committee.
Lynne Dahl-Fleming stated relative to the fiber optics project, the City's fiber committe
is researching space to lease for the FiberNet Monticello business office and general
management. The bonding process is on schedule with the bond sale to occur sometime
in May and fiber network construction to begin in June.
Secondly, Dahl-Fleming reported the Marketing Committee has selected a billboard
location that is closer to the Monticello on I-94 near the City's exit ramps and costs less
than the previous location near Rogers. The first billboard will begin in May 2008 and
run for four months stating: Business Opportunities -Land for $1.00 and listing the
website www.MonticelloLand.com for promotion of the City's industrial and business
park. The second four month run of the billboard will promote the city-wide fiber optics
as a business opportunity in Monticello.
Additionally, the Marketing committee is researching the possibility of bringing in
brokers to see what they have to offer to promoting the industrial and business park land.
This would be in the form of presentations from the brokers along with a tour of the City
to show them what we have to offer. Larger companies like CB Richard Ellis, Welsh and
United Properties would be contacted to see if they are interested. MNCAR is another
source of commercial exposure to the land development opportunities via their website
listings however, the committee discovered you have to be a member to participate.
Ollie Koropchak commented that the City should keep in mind that there is only 40 acres
of industrial property available in the current city-owned park. She encouraged the IDEC
to keep aware that more industrial land will need to be made available by the City.
The Higher Education subcommittee reported that Ollie Koropchak and Susie
Wojouschski (Chamber) made a visit to Dakotah County Technical College to listen to
speaker Dr., Benson. This committee is seeking to partnership with other colleges to
bring an education center to the City of Monticello.
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C. Economic Development (Written report submitted)
Ollie Koropchack reported that the Housing subcommittee from EDA has made some
contacts in St. Cloud through EDA member Bob Veiring. This effort is to research how
the City might assist in the current economic downturn for housing and foreclosures.
Walker-In Store is a possible tour site for the IDEC, Chamber Board and City Staff. The
owner of this business suggested the City attract more hospitality businesses including
upscale hotels.
WSI went from the 19~` position in the State of Minnesota for a publicly owned small
business company with the most growth to number 12`h
The IDC's resolution in support of the fiber optic bond sale was presented to Council
D. Chamber.
Director Suchy reported that the Chamber's website: www.;~IonticelloCCLcom now has
a web page linked on the Main Page for educational classes held in Monticello. These are
listed for community awareness and are classes open to the public from colleges who are
Chamber members.
The Chamber will be providing a tour of industries and manufacturers to the Monticello
Royalty.
Review the draft copy of the Mav 6 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.
Other Business.
A. Next IDC meeting -Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
It was agreed by the group to continue meeting during the interim of the City hiring
another Economic Development Director. Subcommittee work could continue during this
time. The general discussion was to seek priorities for following up on the City's
Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives for industrial development.
Chair Mike Benedetto and Secretary Lynne Dahl-Fleming will develop an agenda for the
next meeting a.nd provide it to Angela for distribution to IEDC members. Zona
Gutzweiler asked if the agenda could also be emailed to the group prior to the meeting.
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The secretary agreed to carry out this task as well. Angela Shumann also noted that the
IDEC is now listed on the City's newly designed website at; www.~lonticello.ci.mn.us
And that the Agenda's would also be posted on the web page along with Meeting
Minutes. The Secretary should also provide the Minutes in an electronic format to Angela
for posting on the website.
B. Other.
Sandy Suchy suggested that Ollie provide a list of goals and objectives that have been
accomplished over her 22 year position at the City and said it would be helpful to look at all
the various projects and efforts completed over the years.
9. Adjournment.
BILL TAPPER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE IEDC MEETING.
SECONDED BY WAYNE ELAM, THE IDC MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 A.M.
Lynne Dahl-Fleming, IEDC Secretary
IEDC 9.10.08
4a. Break-out Workins Groups:
The IEDC is being asked to identify existing issues, challenges, or concerns in four key areas
within the City and Business community. These areas are: Transportation/Infra-structure,
Land, Business Retention, and Marketing/Communication.
In an attempt to help facilitate discussion among the IEDC, staff would like to provide further
information and points of discussion within the identified categories.
Transportation/Infra-structure:
Background.•
• 'The City is in the process of reviewing and finalizing their transportation plan, which
will correlate into the City's 2009 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.
• At the August 25, 2008 City Council meeting, the Council was presented with three
different potential interchange layouts and associated costs along CSAH 39/I-94.
These layouts were completed by the engineering consultant and were meant has very
draft ideas. The City Council is interested in being proactive in analyzing the location
and need for a future CSAH 39/I-94 interchange. A project of this nature will take
many years to implement, however it is still important to initiate discussion at some
point. The City Council will continue to look at layout options and continue planning
in order to be prepared for a time that the project is determined to become a reality.
• The Fiber Optic line should also be viewed as infra-structure.
Points of Discussion:
• It would be helpful from a staff and City perspective to understand what type of infra-
structure businesses find critical and desirable when locating or re-locating within the
City.
• What are key transportation routes in the City and what areas could be further
improved and why?
Land:
Background:
• The City recently completed their Comprehensive Planning Process. Attached please
find several land use maps and definitions of land use categories. The comprehensive
plan clearly identifies areas of "Places to Work," "Places to Shop" and "Downtown."
Points of Discussion:
• Based on the areas the Comprehensive Plan has identified for Places to Work and
Places to Shop, does the IEDC have a thought as to whether the City should be more
of an active player in purchasing additional land and be a leader in facilitating
industriaVcommercial development?
• Current inventory of City owned land as it relates to market reality (the slow down of
overall building) should be addressed in order to further identify what future direction
and objectives this group would like to establish. Is it better to market what we
currently have available and address purchasing of additional land at a later date. Or is
there a balance, if so what is it?
Business Retention:
Background:
• Business spotlights and site visits for industrial type of businesses have been
conducted in the past.
• The Monticello Chamber conducts a "Welcome Monticello" for any business that is
interested in participating. Businesses sign up to have other Chamber members, City
officials, etc. come to their business and learn about their operation.
• The Chamber has also conducted an annual Luncheon event (targeted toward
industrial businesses).
• The City (lead by Lynne) is in the process of creating a comprehensive business list.
This list will then be posted on the website.
Points of Discussion:
• City Staff will be initiating a Business Newsletter (the name of the newsletter, format,
and content will be discussed in detailed). It is the thought to have the newsletter
include an IEDC, EDA, City Update, and Business Spotlight section published in each
newsletter. Further, the newsletter can be printed (direct mailed to all businesses),
emailed, and posted on the City's website. This newsletter will be consistently
published (determining how many times a year will need to be discussed) with a
consistent format.
• The newsletter could be the platform to survey the whole business community to find
out what they need or would find helpful from the IEDC and City. Based on the
outcome of the surveys, events, programs, information can be further provided to local
businesses.
• City Staff will request email and website addresses from the business community.
• The IEDC's input into the business newsletter content from a business perspective
would be extremely beneficial. What is important from the IEDC's perspective to
hear, learn, and programs provided by the City?
• City Staff will work with the IEDC and the EDA to determine who will be the
business spotlight (branching out to include industrial, commercial, and retail
businesses). This will facilitate in allowing the residents and businesses to be aware of
the services and products within Monticello. A preliminary list of businesses to
participate in the business spotlight program will need to be generated.
• City Staff is interested in compiling a "one -stop" resource guide for businesses
outlining the various local and agency wide funding programs/grants available.
• Information pertaining to why a business located in Monticello and why they remain
in Monticello would be beneficial.
Marketing & Communication:
Background.•
• In the past ads have been placed in the Real Estate Journal, a billboard has been
purchased, letters have been sent to businesses looking to relocate or expand.
• The marketing has been focused on lots available in Otter Creek and land price
offered fora $1.00.
Points of Discussion:
• A collaborative marketing effort is currently underway to provide a consistent
"theme" or "message" relayed to really solidify what Monticello has to offer the
business community.
• This may be the time to change how we market. Possibly focus on what
Monticello has to offer as a whole instead of focusing on land being a $1.00.
• Consider more email/banner type of advertising versus print.
• Identify what type of businesses are prospering in this challenging market and
determine how we can market them (if determined they are desirable in the City)
to locate in the City.
• Utilize the benefit of having fiber optics in the City, how do we market this infra-
structure and what type of businesses are attracted to such services
• Possibly establish quarterly or annual business network events. Invite the whole
businesses community to a breakfast or luncheon event that has a determined
agenda (speaker brought in, City development update, etc.)
• Discussion regarding partnering with the Chamber on any already established
events, or if the direction of the IEDC is to sponsor events a different purpose and
agenda should be established.
• Co-operative and collaborative marketing should be discussed due to the budget
reductions the City is experiencing.
Recommendation:
The above stated information and idea generation is meant as a starting point for the IEDC.
The IEDC is asked to build upon and further enhance ideas based on the experience and
knowledge contained within the board.
Based on the data collected during the brain storming session, Staff will summarize the
information and begin building objectives with the IEDC at the regular October meeting.
MONTICELLO
INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
AGENDA for PLANNING MEETING and GOAL SETTING
SEPTEMBER Z, 2008
Break-out Workin~L Groups: (Choose one topic you are interested in.)
We will break-off into groups to discuss the following work topics for approximately
45 minutes and then come back together to report your plan of focus for each.
This task should be completed by voting members of the IEDC.
Feel free to reference the IDEC 2008 Action Statement to guide your discussion (attached).
Q: Ask yourself what the issues are and what the plan of focus should be?
• Transportation/Infra-structure: How do we stay informed about City-
related transportation and infrastructure issues (ie. The coalition between Monticello
and Big Lake, the City of Monticello transportation study currently being conducted,
location of the next City interchange off I-94, waste water sewer, etc.) What other
Transportation/Infra-structure issues exist and are related to the City of Monticello?
• Land: How do we stay on top of land inventory for the City making sure there is
enough industrial land available for economic development? What is the current
amount of available industrial zoned land and where is it located? What does the City's
Comprehensive Plan say about industrial land issues?
• Business Retention: How do we stay tune to the needs of industrial and
manufacturer business in our community? Face-to-face visits, surveys, etc.
How can we as a group receive input from these businesses and discover
what their needs are? Specifically which businesses should be contacted?
• Marketing & Communication: How do we communicate with the
industries and manufacturers in our community and at the same time promote
and recognize their efforts? (ie. Direct mail printed newsletter with updates,
submit press releases to newspaper, create an industrial and economic
development evening event focused on networking and specializing.)
In what ways can the City market it's industrial land? How does marketing and
communication relate to economic development?
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Attractive Places
Attractive physical appe rance is one of the most
common attributes of Pl ces to Live in Monticello.
Attractiveness is a combi anon of design, construc-
tion and maintenance. Th se characteristics apply to
buildings and sites. Attrac 'veness is relevant for both
private and public proper Attractiveness reflects
individual pride in prope as well as an overall sense
of community quality.
The City may use a variety regulatory toots to influ-
ence the potential for attra ive neighborhoods:
- Building codes and add tional regulations to pro-
mote quality constructi n.
- Subdivision regulations ontral the initial configu-
ration of lots.
- Zoning regulations estab ish limitations on the size
of lots, placement of the ouse on a lot, relationship
of structure size to lot a, and building height.
- Nuisance ordinances ena le the City to prevent and
correct undesirable uses of property.
- Other City regulations c ntrol other ancillary uses
of residential property.
Maintenance of property is a ctor in sustaining quality
neighborhoods. The tenure form of ownership) influ-
ences the responsibility far using maintenance. The
owner-occupant of a single family detached home is
solely responsible for them intenance of building and
grounds. If this same ho e is rented, maintenance
responsibilities are often s aced between tenant and
owner. This relationship ay include a third party
property manager retaine by the owner to perform
maintenance duties. Owne s of attached housing may
act collectively through a omeowner's association.
In multiple family rental h using, the tenants have no
direct responsibility for p perry maintenance. This
discussion does not imply preference, but is intended
solely to highlight the diffe ences. This understanding
becomes relevant when p lic action is needed to ad-
dress afailure of the priv to maintenance approach.
Nuisance ordinances are one tool used by the City
to address failures in priv to maintenance and use of
property.
Economics also fluences praperty maintenance. The
greater the port' n of income devoted to basic housing
costs (martgag rent, taxes, utilities), the less money
available for m intenance activities. Maintenance
can be deferred but not avoided. If left unchecked,
this cycle of avo ded maintenance produces negative
effects.
Safe Places
Safety is freque tly identified as the most desired
characteristic of laces to Live. Several aspects of the
Comprehensive lan and city government influence
safe neighborhoo s.
1. The Citv will encourage existing nei~hbarhoods
and develop ew neighborhoods where people
are involved i the community, interact with their
neighbors and support each other.
2. The City will sign, build and maintain a system
of streets that ollects traffic from neighborhoods,
allows movem nt within Monticello to jobs, shop-
ping and other destinations and minimizes traffic .
that "cuts thro gh" neighborhoods on local streets
seeking other estinations.
3. The City will p ovide, directly or by contract, ser-
vices needed t protect people and property.
4. The City will pport the Land Use Plan with a
water supply th t provides clean water at pressures
needed to supp rt fire suppression.
5. The City will rotect the natural environment
by requiring n development to connect to the
sanitary sewer vstem and by adequately treating
all municipal w stewater.
6. The City will pi{ovide water that is safe to drink by
protecting wat' f`„ supply sources.
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of job opportunities, it is critical that Monticello
preserve sufficient land for Places to Work over the
next twenty-five years. These land uses can be one of
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convenient transportation access and influence on people to work and live in N(onticello.
surrounding land uses. In planning for future Places to - Promoting wage levels that provide incomes need-
~~'ork, the Comprehensive Plan considers the goals of ed to p~irchase decent housing, support local busi-
the community; what type of industrial development nesses and support local government services.
is sought; and what factors should be considered when - Take advantage of opportunities to attract corpo-
locating an industrial land use. rate headquarters/campuses and businesses that
specialize in biosciences and technology.
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tracting ne~v development, it is necessary to understand - Encouraging the retention and expansion ofexist-
~~hv Places tc ~'G"ork are important to ~1rlontice[(o. t:e ing businesses in 1~(onticello.
objectives for this land use include:
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Policies -Places to Work search and development, corporate headquarters,
1. The City will use the Comprehensive Plan to des- business ofi^ice, wholesale showrooms, and related
ignate and preserve a supply of land for Places to uses.
~~~ork that meets current and future needs. 4. The Comprehensive Plan also recognizes that
2. Consistent with the vision for the future of ~~ion- Places to ~~C/ork should provide locations for other
ticello, the Land Use Plan promotes the establish- general industrial development in the areas of
ment of business campus settings that provide a manufacturing, processing, warehousing, distribu-
high level of amenities, including architectural lion and related businesses.
controls, landscaping, preservation of natural 5. Places to VG'ork may include non-industrial busi-
features, storage enclosed within buildings, and nesses that provide necessary support to the un-
other features. The zoning ordinance, subdivision derlying development objectives of this land use.
regulations and other land use controls will also be Examples of supporting land uses include lodging,
used to create and maintain the desired business once supplies and repair services.
campus settings.
3. Places to ~~'ork supports the City's desire to attract
businesses oriented to bioscience, technology, re-
?additional public objectives and strategies for Places=
to Work can be found in the Economic Development
chapter.
Plates to Shop
Places to Shop designate locations that are or can be
developed with businesses involved with the sale of
goods and services. Places to Shop may include offices
for service businesses. Places to Shope guides land uses
that are both local and regional in nature.
Policies - Places to Shop
In guiding land uses for Places to Shop, the Compre-
hensive Plan seeks to:
1. the Comprehensive Plan seeks to attract and retain
businesses that provide goods and services needed
by Monticello residents.
2. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to capture the op-
portunity for commercial development that serves
a broader region. Places to Shop with a regional
orientation should be located where the traffic does
not disadvantage travel within Monticello.
3. Commercial development will be used to expand
and diversify the local property tax base and as an
element of a diverse supply of local jobs.
4. Places to Shop will be located on property with ac-
cess to the street capacity needed to support traffic
from these businesses.
5. Each parcel should supply an adequate supply of
parking that makes it convenient to obtain the
goods and services.
6. Building materials, facades and signage should
combine with public improvements to create an
attractive setting.
7. Site design must give consideration to defining edg-
es and providing buffering or separation between
the commercial parcel and adjacent residential
uses.
These policies help to create sustainable locations for
Places to Shop in a manner that enhances Monticello.
Downtown is a unique co mercial district that is part
of ivionticello's heri age a d identity. It is, however, no
longer possible for downt wn to be Monticello's cen-
tralbusiness district. The ass of current and future
commercial development uth of Interstate 94 along
TH 25 and in east Montice o along interstate 94 have
replaced the downtown are as primary shopping dis-
tricts. The future success o downtown requires it to
be a place unlike any other i Monticello.
The Comprehensive Plan se ks to achieve the vision
and objectives described in e 1997 Downtown and
Riverfront Plan. Downtown i s intended to be a mix
of inter-related and mutuall supportive land uses.
Businesses involved with the s e of goods and services
should be the focus of Downto n land use. Residential
development facilities reinves ent and places poten-
tial customers in the Downto n area. Civie uses draw
in people from across the com unity.
During the planning process, potential for allowing
commercial activity to extend e sterly out of the Down-
town along Broadway was dis used. The Compre-
hensive Plan consciously define - as the eastern edge
of Downtown for two basic re sons: (1} Downtown
should be successful and sustai ble before new areas
of competition are created; and ( )The Comprehensive
Plan seeks to maintain and en nce the integrity of
residential neighborhoods east Downtown.
2008 Comprehensive Plan land Use ~ 3-13
Aye Canprehertsive Plan describes issaes, plans and polities related ro the Downtown in several sections
ofthe Plon.
Downtown
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2008 ACTION PLAN
The Action Plan is prepared to serve as an implementation plan to achieve the objectives within the
Economic Development Chapter of the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan. The Action Plan is
prepared as a short and long term plan with the intent to assess, annually, the development strategies
completed and/or need for modification.
The Economic Development Chapter identifies the Land Use as PLACES TO WORK.
THE TWO OBJECTIVES OF PLACES TO WORK: ATTRACTING JOBS AND
EXPANDING THE TAX BASE.
The four development strategies suggested in the Comprehensive Plan:
• 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.
• Continue to work with existing businesses to maintain an excellent business environment, retain
jobs, and facilitate expansions.
• Work with the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital to ensure the retention and to promote the
expansion of health care services in Monticello.
• Use the Comprehensive Plan to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Monticello as a tool
for attracting businesses and jobs.
ALL FOUR OF THESE STRATEGIES RELATE TO CREATING EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE PLACES TO WORK.
ATTRACTING JOBS: For new business development.
1. Identify and rank the types of jobs desired for purpose of prioritizing locations.
A. Bioscience, technology, research and development, corporate headquarters, business
office, wholesale showrooms, and related uses.
B. Other general industrial development in the areas of manufacturing, processing,
warehousing, distribution, and related businesses.
C. Non-industrial businesses that provide necessary support to the underlying development
objectives of this land. Examples of supporting land uses include lodging, office supplies, and
repair services.
2. Identify wage levels desired for new businesses.
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.
HOW DO WE ACCOMPLISH? WHAT WOULD IMPROVE MONTICELLO'S SUCCESS AT
ATTRACTING JOBS AT HIGHER WAGE LEVEL?
1. Access to education and training. (Both K-12 and higher education)
2. Availability of fiber optics communication.
3. Availability of move-up housing.
4. Regional Commercial Center.
Regional Health Care Center.
5. Natural green spaces and recreational opportunities.
IEDC 9.10.08
5. Reports•
A. City Update: City Administrator Jeff O'Neill will be present to answer any questions
related to any City projects or updates
B. Fiber Optic: City Administrator Jeff O'Neill will be present to answer any Fiber Optic
related questions
Marketing.• Due to change in staff, this committee has not met. It is the intention of
Staff to coordinate a date and time to meet within the next month to begin working on
a marketing strategy.
Higher Education Committee: Met on August 21, 2008. The meeting was extremely
productive. The Committee established a draft vision and mission statement. The
committee is scheduled to meet again on September 4, 2008 to solidify their vision
and mission statement and begin working on their workplan.
Draft Vision Statement:
"To promote higher education to better develop our economy, community, and
our people."
Draft Mission Statement
"The mission of the Higher Education Committee is to listen to our
stakeholders and meet their needs by adapting to the changing business and
community environment and strengthening the bonds between our community
and its people. We will create learning opportunities by building partnerships
and we will be right sized."
Economic Development Director: At this time I am gathering information, reviewing
the City's current policy and guidelines. I have had the pleasure to meet several
boards, committees, and businesses within the community. I am looking forward to
furthering relationships within the community and providing a productive and
accomplishing working platform. It is my intention to provide a more detailed update
at the regularly schedule October IEDC meeting.
Chamber.• Will provide a verbal report upon receiving information from Sandy Suchy.
IEDC 9.10.08
6. September 2, 2008 Planning Commission agenda item: North Chelsea Road
Industrial to Commercial Rezoning Request:
Background:
The Planning Commission will be reviewing the proposed rezoning and preliminary plat for
the development of an 80,000+ square foot retail development.
The applicant is requesting to plat a 7.5 acre parcel located along north Chelsea Road and
Interstate 94. The proposed lot meets the subdivision requirements established in City Code.
The parcel to be platted includes portions currently zoned B-2 and I-IA. The applicant is
requesting to rezone the property to B-4 (Regional Business). The Comprehensive Plan guides
the subject property as "Places to Shop", which is consistent with the B-4 zoning. Department
stores are a permitted use within the B-4 zoning district. No conditional use permit is
required. The proposed use and rezoning is consistent with guidelines established in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Planning staff will be recommending approval of the requests.
Recommendation:
The proposed commercial use appears to meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The
IEDC should provide any comment or overall concern regarding the proposed rezoning from
B-2/I-IA to B-4.
Action:
Will depend on discussion.
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