IEDC Agenda 02-05-2013AGENDA
MONTICELLOINDUSTRIAL&ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE
Tuesday,February5th,2013
7:00a.m.,MississippiRoom
MEMBERS:ChairLukeDahlheimer,ViceChairJoniPawelk,RichHarris,PatrickThompson,BillTapper,
DickVanAllen,DanOlson,ZonaGutzwiller,WayneElam,JimJohnson,DonRoberts,
LIASIONS:SandySuchy,Chamber
ClintHerbst,Mayor
GlenPosusta,CityCouncil
1.CalltoOrder
2.ApproveMinutes:
a.January15,2013(tobemadeavailable)
3.ConsiderationofaddingitemstotheAgenda
4.Reports:
a.EconomicDevelopmentReport
b.CityCouncil
c.ChamberofCommerceandIndustry
d.TAC
5.ConsiderationtoreviewdraftIEDCMissionStatement
6.Considerationof2013IEDCWorkplan
7.IEDCMembershipUpdate
8.EconomicDevelopmentPosition
9.Adjournment.(8:30am)
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4. Economic Development Report/TAC Report
Cornerstone Auto
Cornerstone has closed on the former Ford dealership site and has submitted an application
for building permit for their building improvements.
Interim Temporary Sign Ordinance
Council adopted an extension of the Interim Sign Ordinance at its December 10th, 2012
meeting. Ordinance attached.
Economic Development Chapter – Comp Plan
City staff met with HKGi to review the preliminary data gathered for updating Chapter 2 of
the Comprehensive Plan. HKGI has used a variety of resources to update the chapter’s
information on population, age, income, employment, etc. They have also developed a
strategy for incorporation of relevant data from the Business Retention & Expansion study
and McCombs downtown market study.
HKGi will present the data and discuss its relationship to the Economic Development Chapter
with the small group of EDA, IEDC and Planning Commission members in February. A
packet of materials, including the draft revision of Chapter 2 and current Chapter 4 with
discussion points, will be sent next week.
IEDC’s representatives to that committee are Wayne Elam and Don Roberts.
The date for the meeting has been set for Thursday, February 14th. Staff is looking for a
recommended meeting time.
Embracing Downtown & reStoreing Downtown
Relocation of tenants continues to progress on Block 34. Three tenants remain in the building
and staff and the City’s relocation expert, Wilson Development Services, continue to work
toward their relocation.
The City has learned that the State of Minnesota will contribute $450,000 to the CSAH 75/TH
25 intersection improvements. This funding would be required to be utilized on or before
FY2015. Wright County has also indicated that they would be willing to contribute an
amount of funding equal to the cost of a street overlay for CSAH 75 in the project area.
In addition, the City will find out in February whether it was successful in its third attempt at
federal grant funding for the project. The need to complete improvements at the intersection
will impact how quickly the Montgomery Farms buildings are demolished. This in turn,
impacts the tools and resources available for private redevelopment projects.
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The EDA will be holding a 2013-2014 workplan session in February and the redevelopment
of Block 34 and timing of intersection improvements will be a priority topic for discussion.
The reSTOREing downtown effort continues to push forward. The group launched its
website in January. Planning Commission can follow the group’s efforts at
www.reSTOREingdtmonticello.org
Planning Commission Agenda
The Planning Commission’s February agenda is attached for reference.
The first rezoning request relates to the ability for an existing Monticello chiropractic clinic to
relocate and expand into the former pet hospital building.
The second rezoning request involves the rezoning of the former Dodge site to allow office
uses as permitted rather than conditional. This would support the acquisition of the property
by Xcel Energy for a permanent training location.
The last request is for Conditional Use Permits for cross parking and access as required to
allow the retail development of the small lot directly in front of Walmart.
TAC/Transportation Updates
The City is completing the feasibility report for the completion of 7th Street West from
Minnesota to Elm Street. The project is tentatively scheduled for summer 2013, pending
Council approvals and agreements with adjacent property owners.
MnDOT will be completing an expansion of TH25 top four lanes south of Kjellberg’s Mobile
Home Park in 2014. The expansion will include a reconfiguration of access points along the
highway from Kjellberg’s to Cty. 106. In addition, MnDOT will be signalizing the TH25 and
106 intersection with the project. More information on this project can be found by viewing
the Council agenda item online from the January 28th meeting.
In 2014, MnDOT will also be working on I-94 to complete an additional lane between CSAH
18 and TH 25 exits to accommodate exiting and entering interstate traffic between the two
interchanges, as well as an acceleration land onto eastbound i-94 from the TH 25 ramp.
REGULAR MEETING
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Chairman William Spartz, Sam Burvee, Brad Fyle, Charlotte
Gabler, Grant Sala
Council Liaison: Lloyd Hilgart
Staff: Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller, Steve Grittman
1. Call to order
2. Consideration to approve Planning Commission minutes.
a. Regular Meeting of December 4th, 2012
b. Regular Meeting of January 8th, 2013 (to be provided when available)
3. Citizen Comments
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
5. Consideration of a request for amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Monticello for rezoning from a B-3 (Highway Business) District to a B-4 (Regional
Business) District.
Applicant: Mickle, Bill
6. Consideration of a request for amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Monticello for rezoning from a B-3 (Highway Business) District to a B-4 (Regional
Business) District.
Applicant: Northern States Power
7. Consideration to approve a request for Conditional Use Permits for cross-parking and
cross-access for a retail use in a B-4 (Regional Business) District.
Applicant: Monticello Development Group, LLC
8. Consideration to approve the Official Zoning Map for the City of Monticello
Applicant: City of Monticello
9. Consideration to approve Community Development Director’s Report
10. Adjourn.
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5. Consideration to review and revise as necessary the IEDC Mission Statement (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
At its January meeting, the IEDC membership conducted an in-depth discussion
regarding the benefits and purpose of the IEDC.
Through discussion, the group reached a consensus that the IEDC served primarily as an
advocate for the business community. The IEDC serves a valuable role in the
opportunity for a cross-section of business to exchange ideas and information which
supports business development and retention within the community.
After reviewing three proposed mission statements, each with a different focus, the IEDC
directed staff to prepare a mission statement focused on advocacy and including reference
to the group’s involvement with business communications.
A draft statement has been prepared accordingly and is presented for the IEDC’s
consideration below.
Current IEDC Mission Statement: To increase the tax base and the number of liveable
wage-level jobs in Monticello by promoting industrial and economic growth and working
to maintain a desirable business environment.
Draft IEDC Mission Statement:
Focus: Advocacy
The Monticello IEDC will advocate for industrial and economic growth and assist in
maintaining a desirable business environment within the City of Monticello by promoting
awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the business community.
Alternate, abbreviated:
The Monticello IEDC will advocate for industrial and economic growth within the City
of Monticello by promoting awareness and communication efforts on behalf of the
business community.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to approve a revised mission statement as directed by the IEDC and to
direct staff to prepare an amendment to the IEDC’s Enabling Resolution.
2. Motion of no action.
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C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff will defer to the IEDC’s discussion on the proposed mission statement.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
A. IEDC Enabling Resolution
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6.Considerationof2013IEDCWorkplan.(AS)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
Thisdiscussionwastabledfromthepreviousmeeting.
TheIEDCadoptsaworkplanatthebeginningofeachyear,outlininggoalsand
objectivesfortheorganizationandstaffforthenextyear.Staffisrecommendingthat
theIEDCconsidera2013workplandirectedataccomplishingthemissionasdeveloped
underItem5ofthisagenda.
Withthegoalofprovidingastartingpointfordiscussion,staffhasbrokenoutpossible
objectivesfor2013intothreeareasoffocus–on-goingefforts,projectsand
communications.Thespecificworkitemswhichcomeundertheseareasshouldbe
tailoredtothemissionoftheIEDC.
Duringthemeeting,staffwillcovereachofthefollowingandobviouslywelcomesthe
inputofmembersonotherideasandprojectsforconsideration.
(1)OngoingEfforts
(a)ConciergeProgram
(b)GrowMN–reportprovidedbySandySuchy
(c)BusinessRecognition
(2)FocusedProjects
(a)IEDCNetworking/Prospecting
(b)ComprehensivePlanUpdate
(c)TransportationAdvisoryCommittee
(d)SupportingEfforts:RestoreingDowntown,BertramChainofLakes
(e)Other
(3)Communications
(a)EconomicDevelopmentWebsite
(b)Enews
(c)Cityresources
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(d)CityAdmin/CommunityDevelopmentE-requests
(e)MayorandCityAdministratorBreakfastMeetingswithIndustryandBusiness
Representatives
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoadopta2013workplanasdirectedbytheIEDC.
2.Motionofother.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
None.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
A.2012IEDCWorkplan
B.GrowMNOverview
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2012 WORKPLAN
Mission Statement:
To increase the tax base and the number of liveable wage-level jobs in Monticello by promoting
industrial and economic growth and working to maintain a desirable business environment.
Objective:
The IEDC is dedicated to being pro-active in following the guidelines established in the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan. It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas
identified below as supporting actions and objectives:
Land Use:
a. Review Economic Development section of Comprehensive Plan
b. Revaluate best location for a 2nd industrial park (large lot development approach)
*Provide a recommendation for appropriate location of second industrial park to
the EDA by fall of 2012
Quality of Life:
a. Continue to support and participate in the progress of the Bertram Chain of Lakes
project.
b. Lead a City wide effort to define the City’s brand and implement the brand
*Request the EDA and CC authorize an RFP process to engage advertising firms
*Submit RFP by March of 2012
c. Support implementing the Embracing Downtown Plan
*Participate in the creation of a new downtown leadership team
Transportation:
a. Continue to lead the City in moving forward key transportation projects including but
not limited to:
*Second River Crossing, Fallon Avenue, and the expansion of I-94
*Through the TAC assist in determining the best location for a second
River crossing and Fallon Avenue overpass
*Meet with legislators
*Determine best method to be placed on MNDOT’s list of priorities
*Work with local business groups in surrounding communities
Economic Development:
BR&E:
a. Follow up BR&E survey
*Determine objective of survey
*Electronic Survey
*Send out survey by March of 2012
*Set up in order to allow issuance on a yearly basis
b. Implement a monthly IEDC e-news update for the business community, written by the
Chair and/or Vice Chair
*Educate and inform the manufacturing community about the IEDC
Training / Leadership Courses for local Businesses:
a. Work with colleges and local manufactures to assist in establishing effective training
and educational programs
*Evaluate if appropriate and applicable to bring such courses to Monticello
*Work with Monticello School District to implement Project Lead the Way or a
similar STEM program.
*Facilitate more frequent events between manufacturers and students.
WhatisGrowMinnesota!
GrowMinnesota!isanon-going businessretention,expansionandassistanceprogram ofthe
MinnesotaAreaChamberofCommerce.Minnesota!'sstatewidepartnershipvisitscompanies
aroundthestatetothankthemforinvestinginMinnesotaandemployingMinnesotans,tolearn
moreaboutwhattheydo,andtoprovidedirectassistance,ifrequested.Visitsidentifyareas
wherestateandlocalpolicy-makerscanworktoimprovetheoverallbusinessenvironmentand
helpcompaniessucceedinMinnesota.
Face-to-facevisitswerecompletedby57localGrowMinnesota!partnersaswellasthe
MinnesotaAreaChamberofCommerce.Localpartnersincludechambersofcommerceand
private-sectorledeconomicdevelopmentorganizations.Theprogramvisitedcloseto1,000
companiesthispastyear.
TheprimarypurposeistostrengthenthebondamongMinnesota'sbusinessesandthe
communitieswheretheyarelocated.23percentofvisitscompletedin2010-2011wererevisits.
(Revisitscontinuetobeapriority.)
UseofData-Valuableinformationisobtainedstatewideonbusinessconditionsandthesteps
thatcanbetakenatlocalandstatelevelstoencouragebusinessretentionandgrowth.The
majorityofGrowMNvisitshavebeentypicallybeeninthemanufacturingfieldwithlessthan50
employees.
GrowMinnesota!pridesitselfasaproblem-solverforyoureconomicdevelopmentneeds.Onein
sevenvisitsresultsinsomefollow-upassistance.Witheveryconversationandcall,weare
buildingimportantbondsbetweenabusinessandourcommunityandstate.Wealsoare
increasingtheutilizationofourstate’sgreatnetworkofpeopleandprogramsdesignedtohelp
businessessucceedinMinnesota.Wearedoingeverythingwecantohelppreparebusinessesto
grow.
GrowMinnesota!continuestoprovideone-on-oneassistancetobusinessesacrossthestate.
Assistanceisprovidedinthreeways:direct,financial,andonline.Themajorityofourassistance
isprovidedbyour57localchamberorprivate-sectoreconomicdevelopmentpartnersandisa
directresultofretentionvisits.Inaddition,assistanceisavailabletocompaniesthatGrow
Minnesota!isnotabletovisitviaBusinessConnection.
OneofeveryeightGrowMinnesota!visitstriggersafollow-uprequest.Theassistancewe
providehasbecomeakeystoneintheprogram.ThisyearGrowMinnesota!provideddirect
assistanceto125companies,protecting4,900Minnesotajobs.
GrowMinnesota!furthereditsdirectassistanceeffortsin2012byinitiatingasmallbusiness
lendingand/orloanparticipationprogram.Worktohelpsmallbusinessesfinancetheir
operationsisadirectresultofthe2009"GetReadyToGrow"program.ThePohladFamily
FoundationinspiredandfinancedGetReadyToGrowwitha$5.25Milliongranttothe
MinnesotaChamberFoundationandGrowMinnesota!
GrowMinnesota!continuestooperatetheBusinessConnectionwebsite
(www.mnbizconnect.com)andtoll-freenumber(888-MINN-BIZ).BusinessConnectionisafree,
onlinetoolforentrepreneursandbusinessowners.Thesiteprovidesaccesstoresourcesand
personalizedassistance.In2010-2011programyear,theBusinessConnectionwebsitereceived
50e-mailrequestsforassistance,morethan50phonecalls,and940keywordsearches.All
requestsreceivedaresponsewithin48hours.
Retentionvisitsshowthat,relativetolastyear,moreMinnesotacompaniesareplanning
expansions.Greatnews,butjustasgreat:justover80percentofthesecompaniessaytheir
expansionswillbeintheircurrentcommunitiesorelsewhereinMinnesota,andalmosttwo-
thirdsofthemsaytheirexpansionswillincreaseemployment.One-on-onemeetingsare
designed,firstandforemost,tobuildaworkingrelationshipbetweenthecompanyandthe
communityinwhichitislocatedandMinnesotaingeneral.Ineverycase,GrowMinnesota!
offeredtoassistcompanieswiththeirexpansionplans.Allappreciatedtheoffer;however,most
willcompletetheirexpansionswithoutanyspecialassistancefromGrowMinnesota!oranother
economicdevelopmentorganization.
Monticello’sCommitmentLevel –Survey5%ofBusinessCommunity;AttendSpring/Fall
GrowMN!Meetings
Training –ProvidedbyGrowMNTeamasneeded
Customization –GrowMinnesota!providesseveraltoolstobesuccessful.Asapartner,we
havetheflexibilitytousethesamplesprovidedordeveloptoolsofourown.Datafromsurveys
areenteredintooneonlinedatabase.ManyofthesurveyscompletedduringtheBR&Eproject
wereenteredintothisdatabasebychamberstaff.Asummaryofbusinessvisitsfollowsthis
report.GrowMinnesotastaffcancustomizereportsforourneeds.
GrowMinnesota!
www.growminnesota.com
BusinessConnection
www.mnbizconnect.com
1October2010
SUB:GROWMINNESOTA!PARTICIPATIONTIERS
Tier1–SomeLocalandRegionalChambersofCommerce
Retentionvisits:Visitorrevisittheequivalentof5%ofmembership.HavealocalGrowMinnesota
Committeemadeupofprivatesectorbusinessownersand/ormanagerswhoseresponsibilityistoselect
andhelpvisitlocalcompanies.
BusinessExpansionLeads:RespondtoleadsgeneratedthroughtheGrowMinnesota!statewide
networkand/ortheMinnesotaChamber.
Reporting:Completeareportoneachvisitandothercompany-specificretentioneffortswithin5daysofa
visitorotheractivity.Use‘ReportonVisit’formforreportingandmanagingaccounts.UsetheGrow
Minnesota!designatedonlinetoolforvisitreporting.
Partners’Semi-AnnualMeetingsandTrainingSessions:Participationbythelocalchamber’sCEOis
expected.Localcommitteevolunteersareencouragedtoattendsessions.Expensesforsemi-annual
meetingsmealsandaccommodations(onenight,oneperson)areincludedintheprogramfee.
BusinessAssistance:Localchamberisresponsibleforassistancetriggeredbybusinessretentionvisits
andisthelocalcontactforbusinessassistanceinquiriesthatcomethroughtheGrowMinnesota!
BusinessConnectionwebsiteand/or800number.Respondwithin24hourstoeveryinquiry.
Recognition:IdentifiedinallGrowMinnesota!printedmaterialsandonthewebsiteasaGrow
Minnesota!Leader.
AdvisoryCommittee:EligibletoserveontheGrowMinnesota!Advisorycommittee.Thecommitteee
setstheoverallgoalsanddirectivesofthestatewideprogram.
AnnualReport:PriorityconsiderationforcoverphotofortheGrowMinnesota!AnnualReport.
Fee:$1,000peryear
Tier2–LocalEconomicDevelopmentCorporations
SameasTier1,exceptthelocalsponsoringorganizationisalocaleconomicdevelopmentcorporationor
similarorganization.AllGrowMinnesota!responsibilitiesanddutiesarecarriedoutbythelocal
sponsoringorganization.Forexample,thesponsoringorganization’sCEOorthestaffpersonresponsible
forGrowMinnesota!wouldattendthepartnershipmeetings.
ThecorporationmusthavethefollowingcharacteristicstobeeligibletobeaGrowMinnesota!local
partner:
Itsprimarymissionmustbethegrowthanddevelopmentoftheeconomyofthecityorregioninwhich
itislocated;
Itsboardofdirectorsmustincludeasignificantnumberofleadersfromprivatefor-profitbusinesses.
Thecorporationmustshowthatitsprivatesectorboardmembersareactiveandplayacentralrolein
settingpolicy.
ThestaffmemberwithleadresponsibilityforthelocalGrowMinnesota!programmustbean
employeeofthecorporation;and
Thecorporation’sGrowMinnesota!committeemustbechairedbyaprivatesectorbusinessleader.
Fee:$1,000peryear
MonticelloChamberBusinessesvisited2009-2012
FiscalYearEmployerName:AccountName
2011-2012SuburbanManufacturingInc
2011-2012BondhusCorp
2011-2012IndustrialMoldedRubberProducts
2011-2012WalkerIn-StoreInc
2011-2012WalkerIn-StoreInc
2011-2012AroplaxCorp
2011-2012StandardIron
2010-2011SimonsonLumberCo-Monticello
2010-2011KaltecofMinnesotaInc
2010-2011SMAElevatorConstructionCo
2010-2011BeldeChiropractic
2010-2011HoglundBusCo
2009-2010Gartner'sHallmark-Monticello
2009-2010TDSTelecom-Monticello
2009-2010MAJIRS!Advertising&Design
2009-2010CornerstoneCafe&CateringCo
2009-2010BullseyeProperties
2009-2010FirstMinnesotaBank-Monticello
2009-2010FosterCarlson&White
2009-2010FirstMinnesotaBank-Monticello
2009-2010PremierBank-Monticello
2009-2010AGloriousChurch
2009-2010ElectroIndustriesInc
2009-2010BondhusCorp
2009-2010CaribouCoffee-Monticello
2009-2010LochJewelers
2009-2010MonticelloCountryClub
2009-2010SchlennerWenner&Co-Monticello
2009-2010MidwestPrecisionManufacturing
2009-2010WashburnComputerGroup
2009-2010UltraMachiningCorp
2009-2010MNNorthlandRealEstateInc
2009-2010TwinCityDieCastingsInc-Monticello
2009-2010Martie'sFarmService
2009-2010AgostoLawOffice
2009-2010
StandardIron&WireWorksInc-
Alexandria
2009-2010DragstenDevelopmentCorporation
2009-2010KwikTrip-Monticello
2009-2010ConroyLawOffice
2009-2010DahlheimerDistributingCo
2009-2010BestWestern-Monticello
2009-2010GenereuxFineWoodProducts
2009-2010SMAElevatorConstructionCo
2009-2010
CentralMinnesotaJobs&Training
Services
2009-2010VonHanson'sMeats-Monticello
2009-2010SuburbanManufacturingInc
2009-2010SchluenderConstructionCo
2009-2010KarlsburgerFoodsInc
2009-2010CubFoods-Monticello
2009-2010BeldeChiropractic
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7. IEDC Membership Update. (AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The IEDC reviewed its current membership during its January meeting, which is as
follows.
Bill Tapper 3 yr 2014
Jim Johnson 3 yr 2014
Tim O'Connor 3 yr 2014
Rich Harris 3 yr 2015
Dick Van Allen 3 yr 2015
Dan Olson 3 yr 2015
Luke Dahlheimer 3 yr 2015
Joni Pawelk 3 yr 2013
Zona Gutzwiller 3 yr 2013
Wayne Elam 3 yr 2013
Don Roberts 3 yr 2013
Chamber President 2013
Glen Posusta Council
Clint Herbst Council
The IEDC’s Organizational and Membership Guidelines indicate that while the
committee has no set size requirement, the group shall generally consist of 16-18
members. To fill the remaining 2-4 positions, staff was directed to make contact with a
number of businesses to discuss the opportunity to serve. Staff has made contact with
Aroplax, UMC, Bondhus Corporation, Electro Industries and Suburban Manufacturing.
At this time, staff is awaiting responses from each of the above on their desire to serve on
the IEDC. A follow-up email will be sent on Friday, February 1st to encourage a reply
from each prior to the meeting.
During the January meeting, it was noted that the group’s Membership Guidelines
stipulate that there shall be one voting representative from the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Sandy Suchy indicated that the Chamber’s
current President would serve that role, as noted above. Sandy Suchy will continue to
serve as a Chamber resource to the IEDC.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
None at this time.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
A. Updated Membership Roster
B. Membership Guidelines
Voting Members
Genereux Fine Wood Products Bill Tapper (763) 295-4222 (work)billt@westlunddistributing.com 212 Chelsea Road Monticello MN 55362
Monticello Public Schools #882 Jim Johnson (753) 272-2000 Jim.Johnson@monticello.k12.mn.us 302 Washington Street Monticello MN 55362
Xcel Energy (Monticello Nuclear Plant)Patrick Thompson/Tim O'Connor (763) 493-1631 (work)Patrick.Thompson@xenuclear.com/timothy.oconnor@xenuclear.com MN 55369
Midwest Precision Machining Richard Harris (763) 295-1100 (work)rharris@mpmminnesota.com 108 Chelsea Rd Monticello MN 55362
State Farm Insurance Dan Olson (763) 295-2199 (work)dan.olson.b5ai@statefarm.com 207 W. 3rd Street PO Box 265 Monticello MN 55362
Dahlheimer Beverage LLC Luke Dahlheimer (763) 295-3347 (work)luked@dahlh.com 3360 Chelsea Road PO Box 336 Monticello MN 55362
New River Medical Center Joni Pawelk (763) 271-2385 (work)joni.pawelk@newrivermedical.com 1013 Hart Blvd Monticello MN 55362
Schlenner Wenner & Co.Zona Gutzwiller (763) 295-5070 (work)zgutzwiller@swcocpas.com 202 W 3rd St PO Box 755 Monticello MN 55362
Commercial Realty Solutions Wayne Elam (763) 682-2400 (work)welam@commrealtysolutions.com 3 Highway 55 West Buffalo MN 55313
Cargill Kitchen Solutions Theresa Wagner (763) 271-5600 (work)theresa_wagner@cargill.com 206 West 4th Street Monticello MN 55362
Van Allen, Dick Dick Van Allen (763) 295-5553 (work)vanallen1@fnmmail.com Monticello MN 55362
All Elements Inc.Tara Thurber (763) 314-0234 (work)tara@allelementsinc.net (763) 314-0233 1347 Dundas Circle Monticello MN 55362
Non-Voting/Liaisons
Monticello Chamber of Commerce Sandy Suchy (763) 295-2700 sandy@monticellocci.com 205 Pine St PO Box 192 Monticello MN 55362
Monticello City Council Mayor Clint Herbst (612) 810-0840 diherbst@yahoo.com 505 Walnut S Monticello MN 55362
Monticello City Council Glen Posusta (763) 295-0099 (work)amaxstorage@fnmmail.com 36 Dundas Road Monticello MN 55362
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8. Economic Development Position Update. (JO/AS)
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
The City Council and EDA met in a joint workshop on January 28th to discuss the next
steps in hiring for an economic development position for the City.
The City Administrator and Community Development Director have proposed re-
focusing the position towards external sales and marketing for the City. The intent would
be to put a strong emphasis on lead development and prospecting outside the community
with the intent of attracting business and jobs to the community. The EDA and Council
indicated general support for the idea, but requested that staff prepare and bring back for
review the following information:
1. Job description – other cities or entities with similar positions
2. Impact on budget – pay range, potential expenses, etc.
3. Performance measures – how to determine success? What combination of factors?
Under this plan, the City Administrator, Community Development Director and Finance
Director would continue to support the internal economic development functions of the
City.
IEDC Chair Joni Pawelk and Vice Chair Wayne Elam were invited and did attend the
workshop.
A copy of the workshop agenda is also attached for reference.
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING – MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTORITY
Monday, January 28, 2013 – 5:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Community Center, Monticello MN
Mayor: Clint Herbst
Council Members: Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, Glen Posusta, Brian Stumpf
EDA Commissioners: Bill Demeules, Rod Dragsten, Matt Frie, Tracy Hinz, Bill Tapper
Other: Jeff O’Neill, Wayne Oberg, Angela Schumann
1. Purpose of Workshop: Economic Development Objectives
Staff and Consultant Support for EDA
Status of EDA Projects and Properties
3. Review Economic Development objectives
a. Comprehensive Plan Update – Economic Development Chapter
o Industrial Land Inventory
o Market Study Data
o Census Data
o Permit Data
o Establish new objectives and strategies for Economic Development
b. Overall Goals
Attracting new businesses and industry - diversifying tax base and fostering living
wage job development
Support growth of existing business and industry base
Downtown Redevelopment – Embracing Downtown
4. Discuss Staff and Consultant Support necessary to achieve objectives
a. Proposing a New Direction for the position – Looking for feedback
a. Why something new?
i. Changing circumstances – Monticello has changed – job needs to fit
changing circumstances.
ii. Consulted with Greater MSP
iii. Input from Focus Wayne Elam
New Focus – outreach
Sales & Marketing outside of Monticello
o Prospect and lead driven position – outside of Monticello
o Internal Monticello networking for lead generation and prospect purposes
o Capitalizing on and working with FiberNet
o Lead development and prospecting supporting downtown efforts
o Leveraging partnerships with WCEDP & Greater MSP, Chamber
o Building connections and relationships with brokers
o Identifies resources, strengths and weaknesses needed to bring prospects to
community
o Reports to City Administrator/Executive Director of EDA
Provides status updates to EDA and IEDC
b. Review and discuss skills and abilities required for position
Salaried
Self-motivated
Aggressive
Experience with private side project financing
Understanding of City/EDA subsidy programs and limits
Will incur expenses for outreach efforts (travel, etc.)
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of government operations a plus
c. Identify roles and responsibilities for City Administrator, Community Development
Director and Finance Director, FiberNet General Manager relative to Economic
Development Position
Negotiations Team
Budgeting Format
City Admin/Comm Dev/Finance Director Absorb the following:
o Administration and recommendations for TIF Districts
o Administration and recommendations for EDA budget
o Administration of subsidy programs (GMEF, Small Cities, etc.)
o Embracing Downtown/ReSTOREing downtown support and administration
o Deal and land negotiations
o Internal Monticello business retention and expansion and business relations –
new position contacts existing businesses for the purpose of developing leads
d. Identify relationship of new hire to City Committee Structure
i. IEDC
1. Reports on marketing strategies and activities
2. Organizes and coordinates ambassador outreach to prospects
ii. EDA
1. Reports on marketing strategies and outreach
a. Industrial
b. Business
c. Redevelopment
5. Review status of various EDA Projects and Properties
a. TIF 1-22 Management Plan – Management Direction Discussion
a. Staff recommendation is Scenario A
b. Review of EDA Workshop Topics
Block 34 and Anchor Block Work Products
i. Understand costs
ii. Understand opportunities
Marketing EDA Properties
i. Review map
Housing Projects and Increment
i. Tax Credit status – Autumn Ridge
ii. Housing Increment
6. Adjournment