The City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2026-16
To Approve Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan to include Development
Agreement and Economic Incentives to Robert E. Johnson
(Minntex/Eastern Iowa Indoor Sports Facility).
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello has previously created the Monticello Urban Renewal Area, as subsequently amended, hereinafter referenced as the “Urban Renewal Area”, and
WHEREAS, The Council, being been duly advised, has determined it appropriate and desirable to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to include the provision of incentives to be paid to Robert E. Johnson consistent with a draft Development Agreement in return for the construction of a 7000 square foot expansion in the City of Monticello, County of Jones, State of Iowa, at 702 John Drive, and
WHEREAS, The Council desires to consider all input before making a final decision on the proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan, and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing has been scheduled to allow for public input on the proposed amendments, with appropriate notice published in the Monticello Express for February 16, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello Planning & Zoning Board previously reviewed the proposed amendment at their regular meeting of January 27, 2026, and recommended approval, and
WHEREAS, The City Administrator invited the School Superintendent, Community College President and the County Auditor to a meeting to discuss the proposed amendment as required by the Code, and
WHEREAS, No objections have been received from the County, the School, Community College, or anyone else to the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, The Council finds the project necessary and desirable as an economic development project, and finds the addition of the project an asset to the Urban Renewal Plan and the TIF District, and will increase the taxable value in the City, and job opportunities within the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council in session this 16th day of February 2026, that the proposed amendment to the Monticello Urban Renewal Plan, to provide incentives to the Developer in return for the construction of a 7000 square foot expansion of the Minntex/Eastern Iowa Indoor Sports Facility at 702 John Drive, to the City of Monticello, County of Jones, State of Iowa, as set out fully in a Development Agreement between the Developer and the City shall be approved by City Council.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 16th day of February, 2026.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer