IEDC Minutes 10-04-2016MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, October 4th 2016 — 7:00 a.m.
Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Darek Vetsch,
Don Tomann, 011ie Koropchak- White, Mari Lou McCormic, Andrew Tapper, Pete
Gardner
Absent: Luke Dahlheimer, Jim Johnson, Jason Kisner
Liaisons: Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Marcy Anderson, Dave
Tombers
1. Call to Order
Steve Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 a.m.
2. Approve Minutes
a. September 6, 2016
OLLIE KOROPCHAK -WHITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2016 IEDC MEETING. DICK VAN ALLEN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 11 -0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
4. Reports: (Verbal Reports)
a. Economic Development Report
Jim Thares provided an update regarding the Economic Development Authority. He
mentioned that Groebner, Inc. was interested in relocating to the Otter Creek Business
Park, but would need a limited amount of outdoor storage. Because of the covenant
restrictions at the Otter Creek Business Park, the EDA was asked to consider
allowing a limited amount of outdoor storage. The EDA voted against changing the
restrictive covenants to allow such storage.
Thares also mentioned working towards bringing a 700 employee industry to
Monticello. He noted an area near the previous Silver Springs Golf Course as an
option for a suitable site.
b. Planning Commission Agenda — Report
Jim Thares mentioned there was one item on the Planning Commission Agenda for
October 4th, which was to consider a conditional use permit for cross parking, cross
access, and a drive through for Sherburne State Bank.
c. City Council
Jeff O'Neill noted that the City Council previously has held off on selling land in
Jefferson Commons due to the real estate downturn. The time seems ripe to put those
parcels back on the market. A committee is being established to determine who to
recommend to the City Council to represent the 4 commercial parcels.
O'Neill also stated the Highway 25 Coalition meeting was successful and there was a
good turnout with legislators present during the September meeting.
O'Neill mentioned the City is still working with St. Henry's on the future Fallon
Avenue overpass. Both St. Henry's and the City's attorneys are working through the
details.
Lastly, O'Neill stated the City is applying for a MN -DOT grant to install freeway
noise reduction barriers along the west part of town.
d. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcy Anderson stated on October 17th, the Chamber will be holding a Candidate
Forum for those running for City Council. It will be held from 7 -9 pm and recorded.
Anderson also reminded members that the downtown Trick or Treating event is being
held on October 27th from 4 -7 pm. Families will not have to cross Highway 25.
Anderson mentioned the swan brochures are now completed and ready to be picked
up for distribution.
5. Consideration of an update regarding 2016 City Construction Projects (Verbal
Report)
Jim Thares stated the street reconstruction project on the east side of the city is
progressing. They will be pouring curb and gutter in the next ten days and paving should
be completed by the end of October. Thares also stated the Highway 25 and 7th Street
project is going to be rebid. MN -DOT will control construction format and there will be
no daytime closures.
Thares also mentioned the Aspen Dental project is progressing and is expected to be
completed by the end of the month. He noted the IRET Apartment complex will soon be
applying for a certificate of occupancy for an additional 60 plus units.
6. Consideration of a report from County Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Tim
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Tim Zipoy introduced himself as the Workforce Development Coordinator for Central
Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. He provided an overview of the organization
by capitalizing on their on-the-job training, apprenticeship, transitional jobs, and
incumbent worker training programs.
7. Other - Industry of the Year Event Program Schedule (Attached)
Steve Johnson reminded the IEDC of the Industry of the Year event that is scheduled for
October 5t' from 7 -8:30 at the Monticello Community Center. There are 70 people
registered to attend the event.
8. Adiournment
OLLIE KOROPCHAK -WHITE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:55
P.M. DON ROBERTS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 11 -0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: November 1, 2016
Attest:
Ji Th res, Economic Development Director