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IEDC Agenda 08-17-2010AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:00 a.m., Boom Island MEMBERS: Chair Don Roberts, Vice Chair Rich Harris, Patrick Thompson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Wayne Elam, Marshall Smith, Elaine DeWenter, Chris Kruse, Luke Dahlheimer, Wes Olson, and Adam Stolpestad LIASIONS: Sandy Suchy, Chamber Clint Herbst, Mayor Glen Posusta, City Council 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes a. June 10, 2010 3. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda 4. Reports: a. Economic Development Report b. City Council 1. Budget Status 2. Walgreens 3. Hoglund Rezoning c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1. Business Expo 5. Business Retention & Expansion a. Number of survey's completed c. General feedback, Red Flags, Leadership Workshop d. BR &E Taskforce Retreat September 28, 2010 e. Future Schedule: Community Meeting in October 6. Review draft Ordinance establishing the IEDC in Chapter 2 of City Code 7. Industry of the Year Award & initiate an Industrial recognition event 8. Provide feedback on proposed North Hennepin Leadership training course 9. Adjournment. (8:30am) Monticello IEDC Meeting Minutes 6/1/10 MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:00 a.m., Mississippi Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Rich Harris, Patrick Thompson, Dan Olson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Zona Gutzwiller, Wayne Elam, Elaine DeWenter MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Don Roberts, Marshall Smith, Chris Kruse, Luke Dahlheimer, Wes Olson, Adam Stolpestad LIASIONS PRESENT: Sandy Suchy, Chamber, Glen Posusta, City Council LIAISONS ABSENT: Clint Herbst, Mayor STAFF PRESENT: Economic Development Director Megan Barnett, City Administrator Jeff O'Neill, City Engineer Bruce Westby OTHERS: Rachel Gardner Call to Order IEDC Vice Chair Rich IIarris called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. Approve Minutes MOTION BY TAPPER TO APPROVE THE MAY 4, 2010 MINUTES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY OLSON. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda No additional items were added to the agenda. Barnett announced that the small group IEDC zoning meeting scheduled immediately after this meeting had been cancelled and that Angela Schumann would reschedule. Economic Development Report Barnett reported that the EDA approved a Preliminary Development Agreement with Dahlheimer Beverage for the purchase of six acres to facilitate a future expansion. She also noted that the EDA had met to discuss the downtown land inquiry forms received and directed staff to begin negotiations with one particular property owner. Barnett stated that the Wright County Economic Development Partnership would meet on June 2nd at the Monticello IEDC Meeting Minutes 6/1/10 Monticello Community Center for a Wine and Beer Tasting to promote businesses and networking. Barnett indicated that the Embracing Downtown Monticello Steering Committee had conducted the first round of interviews for the project. The firms interviewed were: WSB, NAC, Cunningham, Bonestroo, Place Dynamics, and McCombs. City Council 1) Walgreens City Administrator Jeff O'Neill stated that the City Council had approved plans and specifications for improvements along the NW corner of Highway 25 and 75. He noted that the Planning Commission would review land use applications for Walgreens at their June meeting. Councilmember Glen Posusta pointed out that the project only improves one fourth of the intersection. He also stated that the council had asked Walgreens for 10% or $26,000 of the total project costs as a down payment. 2) Feasibility Study for NE Quadrant Transportation Barnett indicated that the City would like to utilize surplus TIF district to help spur development and ask the EDA to authorize a TIF Spending plan at their regular June meeting. 3) River Street Re -Con Project Posusta reported that River Street will not be a through street but rather a cul -de -sac to the East of 25 and still accessible from the parking lot. He said that the traffic light would stay at 25 and River Street. He indicated that there would eventually be a sidewalk along the Walgreens building. Westby summarized the components of the project and stated a project end date of November. He indicated that City Council had approved alternate bid items and requested lowering the grade of the Walnut Street parking lot. Westby pointed out that the whole parking lot is being reconstructed and that there will be no connection to west River from Walnut Street. He noted that the P Street parking lot is also proposed to be reconstructed. Staff will meet with business owners to talk about appropriate financing. Westby has a preconstruction meeting with the contractor scheduled to determine the phasing of the project. There is also a neighborhood meeting scheduled to provide an overview of the project. In addition, Westby indicated that the resurfacing of Hwy 25 at River Street would take place after Labor Day and that the work would likely be completed at night. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber Director Sandy Suchy noted that the Chamber Lunch is scheduled for June 15. She noted that Amy Koch is bringing someone from the State Energy Office for the forum. Review Illicit Discharge, Detention, and Elimination Ordinance Westby pointed out that monitoring discharge of hazardous materials is a requirement for the city. Adopting an Illicit Discharge, Detention, and Elimination (IDDE) ordinance is a critical part of the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). Illicit discharge means anything that is not in compliance (i.e., Monticello IEDC Meeting Minutes 6/1/10 motor oil or chemicals) going into the storm system. This ordinance gives the city some enforcement ability. Incidents will be considered on a case by case basis. There was some discussion about the types of businesses that should be aware of this ordinance and also how to increase community awareness of this issue in general. Business Retention & Expansion a. Number of surveys complete d Barnett reported that 28 business surveys have been completed. The original goal was to be completed with the survey process by June 1". b. Number of businesses remaining to survey Barnett indicated that there are 52 businesses left to survey. Suchy stated that she has about 25 more surveys completed but not yet submitted. Barnett noted that fifteen businesses have not yet been assigned partners. She pointed out that the biggest issues are not enough volunteers available to work on this project and not enough businesses interested in taking the time to do the interview. c. General feedback. Red Flags, schedule Barnett summarized the goal of the Leadership Team was to survey 80 businesses. She noted that the one to one contact demonstrates community support of businesses. The deadline for this project has been pushed out to July I". There will be a meeting at the U of M in August to go over the preliminary results. Cancel regular July meeting MOTION MADE BY GUTZWILLER TO CANCEL JULY MEETING. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY THOMPSON. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. Adjournment: MOTION MADE BY VAN ALLEN TO ADJOURN. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY THOMPSON. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Economic Development Director Updates: EDA: The EDA and City Council held a joint meeting on July 14, 2010 to discuss the Embracing Downtown Study. After great discussion regarding the appropriate consulting firms and budgeting sources, the EDA and City Council unanimously approved engaging the services of McCombs group. Staff was directed to further define how the project could be funded utilizing both TIF Surplus and general fund dollars. The EDA will review a funding proposal at their August 18, 2010 meeting and hopefully the City Council will review the item at their August 23, 2010 meeting. The EDA will be discussing land purchase opportunities at a closed meeting on August 18, 2010. The EDA previously directed staff to begin working with a land owner to determine if a sale price could be negotiated. Staff will need to update the EDA and obtain further direction at the closed meeting. City Council: See attached agenda Planning Commission: See attached agenda. Wright County Economic Development Partnership Wright County will be hosting their annual golf tournament on September 13, 2010 at Wild Marsh Golf Course in Buffalo. Please contact the partnership if you would like to participate. They can be reached at 763.477.3000 or nlabine cr�wbe.org. I -94 Corridor Coalition: Nothing new to report at this time. BR &E: Please mark your calendars for September 28, 2010 from 7:30am — 12:00pm at the New River Medical center for the BR &E Taskforce Retreat. This is a critical meeting for all Task Force members to attend. Results of the survey will be presented along with identifying viable projects to initiate to continue to strengthen Monticello's business economy. It is anticipated the agenda will follow the format below: Suggested Agenda for BR &E Task Force Retreat 7:30 a. m ........... ............................... Registration and coffee 8:00 ............... Welcome Task Force and introduce program 8:15 .................. Review of research results from firm visits and presentation of strategy 1 8:30 ................. In small groups, discuss suggested projects 8:45 .................... Nominate projects related to this strategy 9:00 ...................... Review research results for strategy 2 9:15 .............. Small group discussion of suggested projects 9:30 ............ Nomination of projects related to this strategy 9:45 ................................... ............................... Break 10:30 p.m........ Review of research results for strategy 3 10:45 ................. In small groups, discuss suggested projects 11:00 ..................... Nominate projects related to this strategy 11:30 ...................... Review research results for strategy 4 11:45 .................. In small groups, discuss suggested projects 12:00 ..................... Nominate projects related to this strategy 12:15 ............ ............................... Final discussion and voting 12:30 ........................................... ............................... Adjourn Inquiries: Staff has received two very interesting inquiries within the past month. Staff is working diligently to put a proposal together for each potential company. One of the inquiries is a medical products distribution center and the other lead is highly confidential however could provide good tax base and good paying jobs to Monticello. Industrial Marketing / Venues: City Staff attended a Wind Supply Chain Conference in July. Staff was able to meet a few manufactures and learn a lot about the opportunities for companies to expand into the wind energy industry. The City will also have representation at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference, LifeScience Alley Conference, and CoreNet Global conference. Business Communications & Initiatives: The Fall Business Insider issue will begin production in September. Staff will be asking for IEDC input. Embracing Downtown: It is anticipated the Embracing Downtown study will begin in September. Future Meeting Dates: 1. IEDC: September 7, 2010 (Strategic Goal Setting and Work Plan Meeting) 2. EDA: August 18, 2010 3. BR &E: September 28, 2010 Task Force Retreat IEDC August 17, 2010 IEDC: 08/17/10 6. REVIEW DRAFT ORDINANCE ESTABLSHING THE IEDC IN CHAPTER 2 OF CITY CODE A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The IEDC was formally organized as a committee in 2008 through the adoption of Resolution Number 2008 -44. The resolution outlines the history and purpose of the IEDC. In order to be consistent with how the City establishes advisory boards and commissions, staff drafted an Ordinance for the City Council to consider adopting at their August 23, 2010 meeting. The draft Ordinance will establish the IEDC in Chapter 2 of City Code. This is consistent with how the Planning Commission, Police Advisory, Monticello Community Center Advisory Board, FiberNet Advisory Board, Parks, etc. were established. The purpose, appointment of members, terns of office, attendance, and duties discussed and incorporated in Resolution 2008 -44 have all remained intact. The purpose of drafting the Ordinance is to be consistent with how advisory bodies are established in the City. The intent of this item is not to change the function or purpose of the IEDC. Simply stated, this is a house keeping item. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: No official action is required by the IEDC. If so desired, the IEDC could provide any comments to the City Council related to the attached Ordinance. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Staff will recommend the City Council adopt the draft Ordinance. As stated above, this is really a house keeping item. The IEDC went through a process two years ago to discuss it's purpose and structure. Staff would simply like to be consistent in Code. D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Ordinance #517, Chapter 10, Industrial and Economic Development Committee b. Resolution No. 2008 -44 c. Draft City Council Staff report 1 CHAPTER 10 INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SECTION: 2 -10 -1: Name of Committee 2 -10 -2: Authorization 2 -10 -3: Membership 2 -10 -4: Tenn of Office 2 -10 -5: Attendance 2 -10 -6: Vacancy 2 -10 -7: Officers 2 -10 -8: Meetings 2 -10 -9: Quorum 2- 10 -10: Duties of the Committee 2- 10 -11: Amendments 2 -10 -1: NAME OF THE COMMITTEE: The name of the organization shall be the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC). 2 -10 -2: AUTHORIZATION: Duties are delegated to the IEDC by the City Council of Monticello by this ordinance dated June 28, 2010, and by Resolution No. 2008 -44 approved the 27tt' day of May, 2008. 2 -10 -3: MEMBERSHIP: The Monticello IEDC shall consist of sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) regular members to be appointed by the City Council of Monticello. Said Committee members shall consist of Monticello business representatives or reside in the City of Monticello. Two Council members shall be appointed annually to serve on the IEDC. The Director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry shall be an ex- officio member of the IEDC. 2 -10 -4: TERM OF OFFICE: The term of the regular members shall be for three (3) years and shall be staggered so that no more than one -half of the terns expire in a given year. All regular terms shall expire at the first City Council meeting of the new calendar year. 2 -10 -5: ATTENDANCE: It is the City Council's intention to encourage IEDC members to attend all IEDC meetings. It is desired that IEDC members attend at least 75% of meetings in a calendar year. Members maybe subject to replacement by the City Council in the event attendance does not meet this standard. 2 -10 -6: VACANCY: Any vacancy in the regular or at large membership shall be filled by the City Council, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term so filled. MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 1 2 -10 -7: OFFICERS: (A) Elections. The Monticello IEDC shall elect at its Annual meeting from its membership a chair, vice chair, and a secretary who shall serve for a term of one year and shall have such powers as may be prescribed in the rules of said Committee. (B) Duties of Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the IEDC and shall have the duties normally conferred and parliamentary usage of such officers. (C) Duties of Vice Chair. The vice chair shall act for the chair in his absence. (D) Duties of Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the Committee with the assistance of City Staff. 2 -10 -8: MEETINGS: (A) Regular meetings shall be held on a date established by the IEDC. In the event of a conflict with a holiday or special events, a majority at any meeting may change the date and location of the meeting. The meeting shall be open to the general public. 2 -10 -9: QUORUM: A majority of the total IEDC members shall constitute a quorwn for the transaction of business. 2- 10 -10: DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: It shall be the duty of the Committee, with staff assistance, to advocate and make recommendations to the Economic Development Authority and City Council, relative to and including influencing industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, with an emphasis on industrial land, increase tax base and number of liveable wage -level jobs by promoting industrial and economic growth, and working to maintain a desirable business environment. 2- 10 -11: AMENDMENTS: This ordinance maybe amended as recommend by the majority vote of the existing membership of the IEDC and only after majority vote of the City Council. ( #517, 6/28/10) MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE II, CHAPTER 10, PAGE 2 CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA AMENDED AND RESTATED RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -44 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to create advisory boards for the City as deemed necessary for the proper management and operation of the City by Minnesota Statutes Section 412.111, and; WHEREAS, in 1982 an Industrial Development Committee was formed to operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial development in and for the City of Monticello, and; WHEREAS, on February 11, 2008, the City Council of the City of Monticello adopted Resolution No. 2008 -16 recognizing the Industrial Development Committee, and; WHEREAS, in May 2008, the purpose of the Industrial and Economic Development Committee was amended and restated to operate as an independent organization serving as an advocate to influence and assist industrial and economic development in and for the City of Monticello, Minnesota with an emphasis on industrial, and; WHEREAS, the mission of the IEDC was amended and restated 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, and; WHEREAS, the City Council and the Industrial and Economic Development Committee have determined it mutually beneficial to more formally recognize the IEDC's importance and role in promoting and maintaining industrial and economic development and job creation within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Monticello: The existence and continuation of the amended and restated IEDC is hereby recognized by the City Council. 2. The IEDC as an independent organization shall make recommendations, advise, and assist the City Council, the Economic Development Authority, and other City boards and commissions on matters relating to industrial development and job creation and retention. The IEDC shall select and confirm all committee members by a majority of vote of its membership for recommendation to the City Council for Council appointment. 4. The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and a Council Member to the IEDC as non - voting members and shall appoint the Economic Development Director as the Executive Director of the IEDC as a non - voting member. The Executive Director is under the direction of the City Administrator and the City Administrator may assign other support staff to the IEDC as needed. 5. The IEDC shall hold regular meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. in the Monticello Community Center. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson and Executive Director. 6. The IEDC committee size, make -up of the committee, officers, length of membership term, and attendance shall be governed in accordance with the Monticello Industrial and Economic Development Committee Organizational and Membership Guidelines. ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2008, by the City Council of the City of Monticello. ATTEST: Dawn Grossinger, Deputy City Clerk 2 Clint Herbst, Mayor City Council Agenda: 08/23/10 J. Consideration of adopting Ordinance #517 adding Title 2, Chapter 10 establishing the Industrial & Economic Development Committee (1EDC) within City Ordinance . (MB /CS) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -44 establishing the Industrial and Economic Development Committee (IEDC) as a formal committee of the City of Monticello. It is standard practice to adopt an ordinance in Chapter 2 of City Code when establishing formal Boards, Commission, Committees or Authorities. For example, Chapter 2 establishes the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Police Advisory Commission, Monticello Community Center Advisory Board, etc. At this time, staff is unable to locate an official ordinance establishing the IEDC as a formal committee in Chapter 2 of the Monticello City Code. In an attempt to be consistent, staff is bringing forward an Ordinance establishing the IEDC as a formal Committee. The proposed Ordinance follows the terms, membership, and duties previously adopted by the City Council in 2008 by Resolution. Al. Budget Impact: There is no budget impact to this item. A2. Staff Workload Impact: The Economic Development Director and Deputy City Clerk co -wrote this agenda item. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Motion to adopt Ordinance #517 adding Title 2, Chapter 10 establishing the Industrial and Economic Development Committee. 2. Motion to deny Ordinance #517. Motion to table for further review and discussion by the City Council. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends Alternative 1. The proposed Ordinance follows the intent and details agreed to in 2008, when the IEDC was official established by Resolution. This is simply a City Council Agenda: 08/23/10 housekeeping item in order to be consistent with the way the City establishes City Boards, Commissions, Committees, etc. D. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Ordinance #517, Chapter 10, Industrial and Economic Development Committee b. Resolution No. 2008 -44 IEDC 8.17.10 INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD & INDUSTRIAL RECOGNITION EVENT & BACKGROUND: The IEDC has discussed the concept of creating an Industry of the Year award at a few past meetings. City Staff would like to revisit the topic in light of Manufacturing Month coming up in October. Originally the IEDC was provided with the idea of the Chamber and the City partnering together on an Industry of the Year Award. The Chamber Board made the decision to keep their Business of the Year award as is and allow for flexibility to recognize an industry business if determined appropriate. Staff would like to formalize an annual Industry of the Year Award through the IEDC and EDA. Attached is a draft outline or starting point to establish a method to recognize an industry every year. In conjunction with establishing a process and criteria for an Industry of the Year award. Staff would also like to discuss initiating an event in October that is targeted to the industries in Monticello. A few options for an Industry Event include: • Breakfast round table with the Mayor, IEDC /EDA reps. and /or applicable speaker • Catered lunch with a speaker • Happy hour networking • y ?? Staff is looking for ideas and suggestions. Industry leaders have been a little bit difficult to engage in recent months. Staff has heard repeatedly that they are doing a lot more with the daily demands of their company due to the slower economy. Therefore staff would recommend a short and convenient event. The location could be at one of the industries or the New River Medical Center. Staff would like to discuss venue and location ideas with the IEDC. RECOMMENDATION: City Staff would like to discuss the proposed criteria outlined in the Industry of the Year Award and determine an appropriate industry recognition event to initiate in October. The IEDC should ultimately provide a recommendation to the EDA since they have a monetary budget for business retention efforts. ACTION: 1. Motion to recommend the EDA approve a process and criteria establishing an Industry of the Year Award and recognition event with an approximate budget of $400 to cover food, award, and invitation costs. 2. Motion denying moving forward with an Industry of the Year Award and recognition event. 3. Motion to table for further discussion. IEDC 8.17.10 SUPPORTING DATA: a. Proposed Industry of the Year Criteria MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD Purpose: The IEDC and EDA desire to recognize industries within Monticello that exhibit business excellence, innovation, community involvement, high level of customer and employee relations, and driver of economic growth. The Industry of the Year award will be given to one business each year at an industry recognition event. Eligibility: Industry shall be defined as follows: a business that performs a majority of their commercial activity with other businesses and a minority of their commercial activity directly with the public consumer. Businesses in Monticello that meet the definition of industry are eligible. The company must be established for at least five years. Upon receiving an award, said business will not be eligible for at least three years. Process: The IEDC will nominate three businesses in August of each year to be considered for the Industry of the Year. Staff and two members of the IEDC will conduct an on -site interview with each nominee. At the September IEDC meeting, the Committee will vote to select one business to receive the Industry of the Year award. The IEDC will forward the nomination to the EDA. The EDA will determine the final candidate based on a majority vote. Criteria for Evaluation: - Business excellence: Successful business practices, i.e., marketing and promotion of business ethics; promotion of employee growth and development; contribution to its industry; and research and development. - Staff training and motivation& employee engagement: Philosophy of engaging and empowering employees. Empowered employees are proactive and persistent, and make decisions that are consistent with the company's strategic goals and objectives. Organizations benefit greatly from having an engaged workforce. Research shows strong connections between employee engagement and turnover, productivity, customer service, loyalty and corporate financial performance. Community involvement: A demonstrated interest in the welfare of the community through financial contributions, service and civic leadership. Actively supports the community through participating in volunteering programs and /or events. Customer relations: A high level of customer confidence and excellence in customer services and relations. - Innovation: Creativity and imagination in business operations, products and services. Strives to distinguish itself from other businesses in their industry. - Economic Growth: Continual increase in tax -base and creation of liveable wage jobs. IEDC 8.17. 10 8. PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED NORTH HENNEPIN LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE REFERENCE & BACKGROUND: Since starting in Monticello, the Economic Development Director has desired to initiate a training and /or education course for existing businesses. Upon completion of the BR &E survey, it once again became clear that businesses would like training classes to be local for their employees if at all possible. City Staff and the Chamber Director meet with Jamie Simonsen from North Hennepin Technical College to discuss an opportunity to provide leadership and management training to our local business leaders. The college has put together a dynamic eight month, once a month, 4 hr per course program. In order to make the program more affordable to the business community, city staff will be asking the EDA to subsidize a portion of the registration fee. Upon EDA approval, the course will be launched in October. RECOMMENDATION: City Staff will recommend the EDA approve the course and subsidize up to $6,400 dollars (20 participants) in the 2010 budget and up to $10,000 in the 2011 budget. ACTION: No action is required. Staff would like to obtain IEDC feedback as it relates to the propose course classes and content. The IEDC should offer insight as to any areas that have been missed and would be of great value to the business community. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Proposed L.E.A.D program outline A0` ill ii North Hennepin Conwwnlig College Adult ldnradon d, Tivining August 5, 2010 Megan Barnett- Livgard, City of Monticello Sandy Suchy, Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry North Hennepin Community College Adult Education & Training 741185th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 763- 424 -0880 www.nhcc.edu /cect Thank you for the opportunity to discuss your ideas regarding the development of a leadership program for the City of Monticello business leaders. In response to the Business Retention and Expansion survey, it is evident that there are a variety of needs as identified by area business leaders. We have attempted to address the major areas of concern and are open to feedback and suggestions. Please let me know what questions you have. I look forward to discussing this proposal with you on Monday, August 9`h at 8:30am at City Hall. Sincerely, Jaime Simonsen Dean of Adult Education & Training AM A 1'• North Hennepin community college AdultEdruatimt rf Training Leadership Program Proposal Building Leadership Capacity Often in the workplace, once people acquire a certain level of technical skills, product knowledge, and history with an organization, they are promoted to leadership roles. However, leadership training does not always accompany the promotion, and strong technical skills do not necessarily transfer to leading. Leadership has its own unique set of skills. To support local and regional businesses in training their current and future leaders, the City of Monticello and the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry are sponsoring a leadership program. These civic organizations, along with North Hennepin Community College, are pleased to present: L.E.A.D. Monticello Learn. Educate. Act. Develop. Leaders need to: • learn about themselves and their leadership styles to be authentic and credible, • be able to educate and motive others to complete tasks, • actto lead projects and implement change, and • help develop the organization and its employees. Program Components: Session 1 Learn: Discover Your Leadership Style Identify your natural leadership style and use your unique talents to meet the needs of followers. Session 2 Educate: Motivate Anyone from Any Generation Learn the strengths each generation bring to the workplace, how to harness those strengths, and how to blend those strengths with the other generations. Session 3 Learn: Improve Your Interpersonal Communication Skills Identify and understand communication style differences, how to give or receive directives, and how others may perceive you as a result of your communication style. Session 4 Educate: Individualize for Better Motivation Use the individual work styles and learning styles of the people you lead to communicate more effectively and increase motivation. 1i North Hennepin Community College Adn/t Eduaidar 67rniniug Leadership Program Proposal Session 5 Act: Coordinate Projects for Success Use resource planning to set -up and execute projects so that they are completed on time and on budget. (Note: the bigger ad can explain provide some project definitions for larger appeal: marketing campaign, the launching of a new product or service, an event, a construction project, opening a business, implementing new technology software, etc.) Session 6 Develop: Identify & Measure Performance Goals — a leaders guide to coaching Discover tools and strategies that allow you to identify, set, coach, and measure performance goals that have a positive impact on employees and the organization. Session 7 Act: Implement Change Understand the dynamics of change theory and ascertain your role to create a healthy environment to lead people through organizational change. Session 8 Develop: Maximize Your Organization Gain knowledge on how to lead so that you strengthen relationships, manage and resolve conflict, and communicate clearly for better performing teams across the organization. Tentative Schedule: 7:30- 8:15am Business Leadership Breakfast Roundtable 8:15- 8:30am Check -in 8:30am- 12:30pm Featured Session Participants This program will attract three different audiences: 1. Business Core Partners - $495.00 /per partner /entire series Businesses may purchase seats for the entire series (all 8 sessions). They are also invited to a special Business Core Leadership Roundtable prior to each session where they will participate in a facilitated discussion about current leadership challenges and successes, application of previous workshop lessons and future needs. Business Core Partners may choose to rotate individual staff to attend the series. 2. Business Partners - individuals - $75.00 /per participant /per session Business Core Partners may choose to purchase additional registrations in single sessions to allow for greater involvement and learning. 3. Community Members -$149.00/per participant /per session To maximize the opportunities for discussion and to showcase Monticello's commitment to their business leaders, additional community members from Monticello and surrounding areas may attend one or more sessions. Cli North Hennepin Community College Aduh Education& framing Leadership Program Proposal North Hennepin Community College will provide: • Secure online registration and invoicing options. • Quality professional instructors who have trained in a variety of industries. • Facilitator for each Business Core Leadership Roundtable and written overview of each session. • All session materials. Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry will provide: • Graphic design of marketing materials. • Promotion of program to members. • Logistical assistance for each session. City of Monticello will provide: • Financial subsidy for Business Core Partners • Catering coordination and payment. • Space coordination. • Promotion of program to area businesses. • Logistical assistance for each session. The City of Monticello will contract with North Hennepin Community College to coordinate and provide L.E.A.D. Monticello. NHCC will invoice the City $320 /per business core partner registration for administrative costs, materials and an on -site facilitator for each session. In addition, the City /Chamber would be responsible for covering any catering charges and Community Center rental. A minimum of 10 Core Business Partner registrations must be secured by September 30th.