IEDC Minutes 09-04-2018MINUTES
INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC)
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — 7:00 a.m.
Boom Island Room, Monticello Community Center
Members Present: Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Joni Pawelk, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van
Allen, Andrew Tapper, Christopher Church, Joe Hammer
Members Absent: Darek Vetsch, Wayne Elam, Don Roberts, Jason Kisner, Mike Carr, Jacob Kramer
Liaisons Present: Mayor Brian Stump, Jeff O'Neill, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson, Duane
Northagen
1. Call to Order
Kevin Steffensmeier called the meeting of the IEDC to order at 7:00 a.m.
2. Introduction of new attendees (Members or Liaisons)
None.
3. Approve Minutes:
a. August 7, 2018
JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 7, 2018 IEDC
MINUTES. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 8-0.
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 IEDC
AGENDA. JOE HAMMER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 8-0.
5. Consideration of Draft Business and Employee Survey Report
Jim Thares reviewed the Business and Employee Survey Report. Earlier in 2018, staff
sent a survey to industrial businesses for employers and employees to complete. The
survey primarily asked questions about housing, community services, and daycare.
The IEDC Board discussed the results of the surveys and offered suggestions to bring
additional growth and development to Monticello.
Thares indicated that the report was still in draft form and that members could send in
any additional suggestions or comments via email.
6. Reports: (Verbal Reports)
a. Economic Development Report
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Jim Thares provided the Economic Development Report and summarized the
following projects:
• Rustech Brewing — The owners are looking at possible
expansion/relocation options in Monticello.
• Nordic Brewing — The owners are completing many of the interior
improvements to their facility that's located in the Hillside Mall. They
expect to be open in the next couple months.
• Briggs Companies — Patrick Briggs is planning to break ground on his 47 -
unit apartment complex on September 15, 2018. Occupancy is expected
for late summer 2019.
• Block 34 — Staff prepared a location packet for an office concept on the
site across the street from Walgreens. In follow up process with the firm
now.
• Senior Living Facility — A land use application and proposal was received
by the City for a 90+ unit senior living facility on the east side of
Monticello. It is expected to move forward to the Planning Commission
during their October meeting. Interest also continues to be received for a
senior living development near the Rand House property.
• Thares is working with Wayne Elam on an industrial prospect just west of
Ryan Motors.
b. Planning Commission
The Planning Commission agenda was provided in the IEDC agenda.
C. City Council
Jeff O'Neill provided an update on behalf of the City Council.
• The Fire Station is moving forward and construction is expected in 2019.
• Chelsea Road and the Fallon Avenue overpass projects are progressing as
expected.
• The Highway 25 Coalition has agreed on three of the crossings to further
look into. These locations include sites near the Xcel power plant, County
Road 18, and the current Highway 25 crossing. A fourth option was
presented that would place the crossing on the east side of Monticello.
This location would disturb the expected growth of Monticello and the
land use plan. The City is preliminarily looking at holding off on moving
forward with any additional crossing at this time.
d. Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcy Anderson provided the Chamber of Commerce and Industry report.
• The Candidate Forum would be held from 7-9 pm on Monday, October 15
at the Monticello Community Center. The Monticello City Council and
Wright County Sheriff candidates will be present. Mayor Stumpf is
running unopposed but would be available for questions.
• Advertisements for the swan brochures are now being accepted.
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• The Chamber is looking for members to serve on their board.
• Business of the Year nominations are currently open.
• The Chamber is also getting ready for their annual banquet, which will be
celebrating 70 years.
7. Industry of the Year Event Update
Jim Thares indicated that three nominations have been received: Production Stamping,
Aroplax, and Generoux. Tours will be scheduled with these businesses with more
information to come. The Chamber Board members would also be invited to attend the
tours.
The IEDC's next meeting would be held on September 25th to vote on the winner for the
Industry of the Year award. No October meeting will be held as the IOY breakfast is
scheduled for October 3rd
8. Other
Kevin Steffensmeier reminded the IEDC about member attendance. The policy states that
members should attend 75 percent of the meetings per year. He offered the possibility of
additional interview discussion with prospective members as a way to further learn of
availability to attend IEDC meetings.
9. Adiournment
STEVE JOHNSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:01 A.M. DICK
VAN ALLEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 8-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: September 25, 2018
Attest:.AO
hares, Economic Development Director
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