IEDC Minutes 06-07-2011MINUTES
MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011- 7:00 a.m., Mississippi
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Luke Dahlheimer, Bill Tapper, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller,
Wayne Elam, Joni Pawelk, Don Roberts, Wes Olson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Rich Harris, Patrick Thompson, Dick Van Allen, Elaine DeWenter,
Chris Kruse
LIASIONS PRESENT: Sandy Suchy, Chamber
Clint Herbst, Mayor
Glen Posusta, City Council
STAFF PRESENT: Economic Development Director Megan Barnett - Livgard, Community
Development Director Angela Schumann
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Call to Order
Luke Dahlheimer called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Approve Minutes
DON ROBERTS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2011 MINUTES. MOTION WAS
SECONDED BY DAN OLSON. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0.
Consideration of adding items to the Agenda
None
Reports
a. Economic Development Report
The Jobs bill has been extended for another year. This will provide Monticello an opportunity
to utilize surplus TIF to help businesses with expansion and development. Staff is looking for a
catalyst project to be initiated this year.
There were twenty commercial brokers in attendance at the broker breakfast held on June 1't.
Staff will be.working more collaboratively with this group to promote future development.
Staff will meet with Tim Zipoy and Jim Macklenburg from Project Lead the Way at end of
month to explore opportunities to establish the program in Monticello School's.
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The Embracing Downtown meeting is scheduled for June 28`" at 4 p.m. at the Community
Center.
b. City Council
1. Veterinary Clinic
The Veterinary Clinic project is moving forward. It has received approval for CUP, PUD
and final plat.
2. Aroplax Expansion
Aroplax broke ground for its 18,000 square foot expansion.
3. FiberNet
Council will be meeting with the preferred candidate for FiberNet's General Manager
position.
c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Sandy Suchy reported that summer Chamber events are in full swing with activities such as
corporate duck sales and Walk N Roll. She also invited businesses to come for lunch to help
the Minnesota Chamber determine its public policy direction for the coming year.
5. BR &E
There was no update.
6. Concierge Team
a. Breakfast with Mayor /Administrator
The Mayor and City Administrator will be meeting with Twin City Die Cast.
b. Site tours
There will be a site tour of Suburban Manufacturing on June 21" at 2:00 p.m.
C. Word on the STREET?
There was no update.
d. Expansion — Site Review Meetings
In addition to the Aroplax expansion previously noted, staff pointed out that Suburban
Manufacturing is looking to construct an 18,000 square foot facility in the industrial park.
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7. Updated Park and Trail Map
Angela Schumann provided a summary of the Park and Trail Plan revision process. The City
utilized a $52,000 grant from LiveWright to update the 1996 Park Plan as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and to create resources to provide greater access to local park information.
The plan was based on results of the Natural Resources Inventory, the user survey and input of
numerous community stakeholders. Primary fmdings were that the existing park and trail system
lacks linkages, an emphasis on natural areas, and a focus on access to the river. Ditch 33, Pelican
Lake and Edmunson Woods were noted as areas of additional opportunity for park development.
The plan is to be used as a flexible tool to guide policy and capital budgeting rather than a detailed
implementation plan. In addition, the public now has access to an interactive online GIS map of the
parks and trails in Monticello.
Staff reported on the status of the Bertram Park land purchase process. The City and County has
provided public access to 370 acres of the 1200 acres of the park. The Memorandum of
Understanding with the YMCA will need be revised based on new valuation of the property.
The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) remain interested in possibly locating an
athletic complex at Bertram but has not begun discussions with its board. The City will proceed
with its plans for Bertram and hope to integrate any plan that results.
8. Adiournment
BILL TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 7:44 AM. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WES
OLSON. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0.
Recorder:
Approved:
Attest:
Kerry T. Burri
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