IEDC Minutes 04-03-2018MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Darek Vetsch, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Wayne Elam,
Andrew Tapper, Christopher Church, Joe Hammer
Members Absent: Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Jason Kisner, Mike Carr, Jacob
Kramer
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Dave Tombers,
Duane Northagen
1. Call to Order
Kevin Steffensmeier called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Approve Mf nutes:
a. March 6th, 2018
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE IEDC MARCH 6TH, 2018
MEETING MINUTES. JONI PAWELK SECONDED THE MOTION.
3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
Brian Stumpf asked to add an item about "Outdoor Storage" as Item 5E.
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE IEDC AGENDA WITH CHANGES.
STEVE JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
4. Table Topic — Transportation Issues and Planning-Studv Discussion
Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the Highway 25 Coalition effort and next steps.
O'Neill stated that the study is 60-65% completed. Feedback was received on each of the
five proposed crossing sites, with the most site interest near the Xcel Nuclear Power
Plant.
The next step is to take the top three locations and look more in depth in each option.
O'Neill stated that the coalition exists to not only decide where a new bridge crossing
should be located, but to also understand the existing system and impacts.
5. Reports (Verbal Reports):
a. Economic Development
Jim Thares provided the Economic Development report. He summarized the
following areas:
• Downtown Small Area Study — Staff has met with property and business
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owners in the downtown area to discuss a potential EDA loan and/or grant
program for building improvements. A workshop this month with the
EDA would be held to further discuss such a program. Thares also stated
that the EDA is working on site control in the downtown. They recently
closed on a property located at 103 Pine Street.
• Ryan Motors — Construction has begun on Chelsea Road West.
• Briggs Companies — The Planning Commission and City Council held a
joint meeting to discuss a Concept Stage Planned Unit Development for
the development of an apartment complex (44 unit) in the downtown. The
applicant is also applying for a new affordable housing TIF District to
replace the current dated redevelopment district. A public hearing will be
held to consider the TIF district.
• Arch Management— A sketch plan proposal was received by the City for
an approximate 60 unit apartment complex and is located east of Elm
Street.
• Rand House — Staff would be meeting with a developer to discuss
including mixed residential housing options on the Rand House property.
• Sotaberries — Presented an idea to staff for a strawberry growing
operation.
Jim Thares provided a summary of building permits and valuations for the
first quarter of 2018.
b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached)
Jim Thares provided a summary of the Planning Commission Meeting that would
be held in the evening at 6 p.m.
C. City Council
Jeff O'Neill provided an update on behalf of the City Council. He summarized the
following:
• On April 12th, 2018, the closing of the bio solids site would occur.
• The City is going out for bids on the Fallon Avenue overpass project.
• The nuclear power plant legislation has been put on hold until 2019.
• The Fire Hall addition project consultant interviews with four candidates
would occur soon.
• Sue Seeger, the Monticello Art's Consultant, is working on receiving a
grant to install a shimmer wall. If funds are received, it would be proposed
for the old bait shop wall near the intersection of Highway 25 and 75.
• The City has hired a Public Works and City Engineer. He will begin May
14, 2018.
• John Rued tendered his resignation as the Building Official. Rued
accepted a job at the City of Faribault.
Brian Stumpf stated that a reduction to assessments on Chelsea Road West was
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received from Ryan Motors. The request was denied.
➢. Chamber of Commerce
Marcy Anderson provided an update for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Chamber golf tournament is being held on May 17, 2018 at Whispering Pines
Golf Course.
A potential "Breakfast with Politics" meeting is tentatively scheduled for January,
2019.
e. Outdoor Storage (added agenda item)
Brian Stumpf stated that he met with a representative from Dakota Supply Group
(DSG). They are interested in two potential sites on Dundas Avenue. They are
also looking outside of Monticello because of the restrictions on outdoor storage.
They would need to construct/purchase a 30,000 square foot building with over
30,000 square feet outdoor storage. Stumpf was looking for a recommendation to
send the request to staff to consider flexibility to the outdoor storage standards for
specific areas of the City such as Dundas Avenue where industrial exists.
Staff agreed to talk with DSG to discuss their needs and options.
6. Adiournment
DAREK VETSCH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:06 P.M. STEVE
JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: May 1St, 2018
Attest:
Jim hares, Economic Development Director
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