IEDC Minutes 01-03-2017MRNUTlES
INDUSTRRAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMAHTTEE (T EDC)
Tuesday, January 3rd, 20117 — 7:00 a.m.
Boom Island Room, MonficeHo Community Center
Present: Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Derek Vetch,
011ie Koropchak-White, Jason Kisner, Pete Gardner
Absent: Luke Dahlheimer, Don Tomann, Jim Johnson, Mari Lou McCormic, Andrew Tapper
Liaisons: Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Marcy Anderson, Dave
Tombers
1. Call to Order
Jim Thares called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Consideration of recommending appointment of 2017 IEDC members (3yr. terms)
Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam, Don Roberts, Mari Lou McCormic, Steve Johnson
DICK VAN ALLEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF 2017
IEDC MEMBERS (3 YEAR TERMS) — JONI PAWELK, WAYNE ELAM, DON
ROBERTS, MARI LOU MCCORMIC, AND STEVE JOHNSON. PETE GARDNER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 8-0 WITH WAYNE ELAM
ABSENT.
3. Consideration to appoint 2017 IEDC officers
The IEDC Board unanimously approved Darek Vetsch as Chairperson, Mari Lou
McCormick as Vice Chairperson, and Joni Pawelk as Secretary.
4. Approve Minutes:
a. December 6th, 2016
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
DECEMBER 6TH, 2016 IEDC MEETING. PETE GARDNER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
5. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda
Darek Vetsch asked that "Consideration of recommending appointment of 2017
IEDC members" be moved ahead to Item 2.
6. Reports:
a. Economic Development Report
Jim Thares provided the Economic Development Report to the IEDC with the
following updates:
• A large international firm continues to search for a 35 to 60 acre site.
Monticello is still in the running as an option.
• A precision manufacturing business (DEED led initiative) is still looking for a
location. They would prefer to utilize an existing building of around 50,000
square feet. The city does not have a building of this size available, but noted
vacant lots in Otter Creek Business Park.
• Groebner was provided alternative options for relocation, but would like to
continue searching for more suitable sites. The EDA will be holding a
workshop meeting on January 11th, 2017 to discuss industrial land
development as the supply is dwindling.
• Shred -N -Go currently maintains locations in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and
Duluth. They are looking at locating in Otter Creek Business Park.
• April Studer Proposal — 349 West Broadway The EDA accepted April
Studer's proposal at their regular meeting on December 14th. Studer will be
relocating her chiropractic business to this location. A variety of
improvements will need to be made to the former auto service station to
accommodate the business. The closing of the property will occur in April,
2017.
• Mills Fleet Farm rapidly continues construction on their Monticello site. They
are expected to open in late September, 2017.
Thares noted the Planning Commission meeting being held at 6:00 p.m. The
agenda consists of two public hearings which include consideration of the 2017
Zoning Map and several zoning ordinance amendments.
b. City Council
Brian Stumpf mentioned the City Council approved a release and settlement
agreement with the Church of St. Henry's to build an overpass from Fallon
Avenue to Seventh Street.
Jeff O'Neill added that the Highway 25 Coalition released a RFP to study
transportation demands on Highway 25 from Highway 10 and Interstate 94. The
plan would outline annual improvements. The total cost of the plan would be
$150,000, with the City of Monticello paying $25,000.
O'Neill stated the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area will include 2 new
members. They will need to discuss solar farms in areas designated as `Urban
Growth Area'.
O'Neill also mentioned that the new City Council member orientation with staff
was completed. City Council workshops will be set up to discuss goal setting for
the next four years. The goals of the IEDC will be integrated into the goal setting
of the City Council.
c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcy Anderson stated the Business of the Year was awarded to Ausco
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Design. The event was successful with a great turnout. Anderson also reminded
the IEDC of the I-94 West Corridor Coalition breakfast that is being held on
Friday, January 6th at 7:30 a.m.
7. Small Area Study Update (verbal report)
Jim Thares reported that Cuningham Group was selected to complete the Small Area
Study of the downtown. The planning process will take around five months to complete.
Thares stated a steering committee would be assembled to help guide the plan. Thares
asked for direction on the value of a member from the IEDC on the steering committee.
DON ROBERTS MOVED TO RECOMMEND STEVE JOHNSON AS THE IEDC
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SMALL AREA STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE.
DICK VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
8. Consideration to adopt the 2017 IEDC Action Statement and discussion on IEDC
activity
Darek Vetsch asked for changes or updates to the 2017 Action Statement.
Joni Pawelk mentioned the importance of having discussions and tours with local
businesses. She recommended expanding an invitation to other local organizations such
as the Chamber Board.
Steve Johnson added that a large grant was received by the Workforce Center to
understand workforce development in retail. Johnson suggested contacting them to find
out if/how the IEDC could help coordinate activities.
Don Roberts suggested a stronger emphasis on industrial land supply and availability to
help prospective businesses quickly identify options in Monticello.
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2017 ACTION STATEMENT WITH
ADDITIONS TO INDUSTRIAL LAND SUPPLY AND AVAILABILITY AS
DISCUSSED. JONI PAWELK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
9. Adiournment
DON ROBERTS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:45 A.M. OLLIE
KOROPCHAK-WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 9-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: February 7, 2017
Attest: ,
m hares, Economic Development Director
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