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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 9, 2015
AGENDA#: 6D
PREPARED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2014 ANNUAL BUSINESS INCENTIVES
REPORT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this item is to review and approve the very first annual 2014
EDA Annual Business Incentives Report.
History
In an effort to provide greatertransparency and increase community awareness
of available programs and incentives, the EDA directed staff to prepare an an-
nual business incentives report which details the status of the currently active
economic development incentives.
Current Circumstances
The attached report was prepared by the Community& Economic Development
Department. The information within this report is intended to provide the EDA,
City Council and Prior Lake residents with a summary of economic develop-
ment programs and the amount of annual incentives provided by the City. This
first annual report potentially provides a greater amount of detail than was an-
ticipated by the EDA. City staff expects that future annual reports may focus
only on the incentives granted during the previous year. However, because this
is the first annual report, staff included a general overview of the available pro-
grams and incentives, guidelines for review and approval of incentives, and in-
formation related to the City's historical use of incentive programs.
Conclusion
The EDA has reviewed and approved the report and is recommending that the
City Council approve this first annual Business Incentives Report for 2014
ISSUES: The intent of the report is to provide greater transparency related to the use of
business incentives, identify all active City of Prior Lake economic development
incentives, offer a list of available resources and programs, and provide infor-
mation related to the historical uses of the available incentives.
FINANCIAL No direct cost or impact related to the preparation of the report.
IMPACTS:
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, as part of the Consent Agenda, to approve the 2014
Annual Business Incentives Report.
2. Motion and a second to table action and provide direction to staff.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
2.0 OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES 2
2.1 Definition of"Business Subsidy" 2
2.2 Public Purpose Objectives of Business Subsidies 3
2.3 Guidelines for Commercial/Industrial Business Subsidies 3
3.0 BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICIES & GUIDELINES 4
4.0 AVAILABLE INCENTIVES 4
5.0 USE OF INCENTIVES 6
5.1 Tax Increment Financing 6
5.2 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund 7
5.3 DEED Loans/Grants 7
5.4 Conduit Bonds 7
5.5 Land Sale Write Downs 8
5.6 Special Assessment 8
5.7 Commercial Property Leases 8
5.8 Business Accelerator Space Write Downs 9
5.9 Tax Abatement 11
5.10 Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program 11
5.11 Summary of Incentives Granted in 2014 13
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report was prepared by the City of Prior Lake Community&Economic Development Department.
The information within this report is intended to provide the EDA, City Council and Prior Lake
residents with a summary of economic development programs and the amount of incentive provided
by the City of Prior Lake.
In an effort to provide greater transparency and increase community awareness of available programs
and incentives, this report provides a detailed status of the currently active incentives and includes a
general overview of historical incentives.
2.0 OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
The fundamental purpose of providing business subsidies in the City of Prior Lake is to encourage
desirable development or redevelopment that may not otherwise occur; not to enhance the return on
investment for individual projects.
It is the policy of the City of Prior Lake to provide subsidies and incentives in the most limited fashion
possible to assure that the project will proceed. The City reserves the right to approve or reject projects
on a case-by-case basis,taking into account established policies, specific project criteria, and demand
on city services in relation to the potential benefits to be achieved from a proposed project. This
process is inherently subjective, and whether a project receives a business subsidy or not may be as
much a function of the City's budget as the merit of the project.
While it is recognized that the creation of good paying jobs is a desirable goal that benefits the city, it
must also be recognized that not all projects assisted with business subsidies derive their public
purposes solely by virtue of job creation. The City believes that each economic development
opportunity offers its own unique benefit to the city, whether it be retail, commercial or industrial in
nature. These benefits may be in the form of added tax base,new or retained jobs and higher incomes,
overall investment in the area,business diversification and/or increased economic activity and vitality.
It is the desire of the City to promote job creation, redevelopment and investment as well as to expand
the city's tax base and diversify the city's industrial,commercial and retail base.
2.1 DEFINITION OF`BUSINESS SUBSIDY"
The following types of assistance are defined as a "business subsidy"within the Minnesota Business
Subsidy Law:
➢ A state or local government agency grant;
➢ Contribution of personal property, real property, or infrastructure;
➢ The principal amount of a loan at rates below those commercially available to the recipient;
➢ Any reduction or deferral of any tax or fee;
➢ Any guarantee of any payment under any loan, lease,or other obligation; or
➢ Any preferential use of government facilities given to a business.
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2.2 PUBLIC PURPOSE OBJECTIVES OF BUSINESS SUBSIDIES
In accordance with the MN Business Subsidy Law,the City considers using business subsidies to assist
private development projects in an attempt to achieve one or more of the following public purpose
objectives:
➢ To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer stable employment
and/or attractive wages and benefits.
➢ To enhance and diversify the City of Prior Lake's tax base.
➢ To encourage additional unsubsidized private development in the area,either directly or indirectly,
through"spin off'development.
➢ To achieve development on sites that may not be developed without business subsidies assistance.
➢ To remove blight and/or encourage development of commercial and industrial areas in the city that
result in higher quality development or redevelopment and private investment.
➢ To offset increased costs of development for specific properties when the unique physical
characteristics of the site may otherwise preclude private investment.
2.3 GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS SUBSIDIES
➢ Business subsidies will not be used for on-site retail or service business unless it is a redevelopment
project that demonstrates that it will result in a substantial increase in tax base and/or a significant
improvement in quality employment, or is eligible for a specific program (e.g. SAC/WAC
Deferral).
➢ The project must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan and Zoning
Ordinances.
➢ Projects that result in the retention of existing jobs that may be lost without the proposed
development,or result in an increase and diversification in local jobs that may not otherwise occur
without the proposed development will be strongly considered.
➢ If wage and job goals are required by the City, the City will determine such goals giving
consideration to the particular form of the subsidy, nature of the development, the purpose of the
subsidy, local economic conditions and similar factors. The recipient will have up to two years
after the Benefit Date to meet the job and wage goals established by the City. The City's goal in
this area is to assist in the creation of jobs at wage and benefit levels that will support families.
The minimum wage for a job to be considered a new or retained job shall be established at 120%
of the federal poverty level for a family of four, as determined annually by the U. S. Department
of Health and Human Services, exclusive of benefits. Deviations less than the wage floor will be
considered on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the requirements of the MN Business
Subsidy Law. In projects where a business subsidy provided by the City is secondary to a business
subsidy provided by another granting agency, such as the State or federal government, the wage
guidelines set by that agency shall be used.
➢ Business subsidies will not be given to commercial/industrial projects or applicants that have a
history of inconsistent compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations, or failure
to comply with State and Federal Regulations regarding Equal Opportunity and Occupational
Safety Standards.
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3.0 BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICIES& GUIDELINES
Over the past few years, Community & Economic Development staff, along with the Economic
Development Authority (EDA), Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and City
Council,have been working to update/develop guidelines and policies related to financing or incentive
programs. Examples include:
➢ City of Prior Lake Business Subsidies Policy Updates. This policy establishes guidelines and
criteria regarding the use of business subsidies, such as tax increment financing, tax abatement,
loans and other business subsidies for private development projects within the City of Prior Lake.
These guidelines and criteria are in addition to the requirements and limitations set forth by
provisions of Minnesota Statute I I6J.993 — 116J.995 (MN Business Subsidy Law).
➢ Adoption of a Local Business Incentives Policy. This policy establishes guidelines and criteria
regarding the use of local business incentives that are not subject to the requirements and
limitations set forth by provisions of Minnesota Statute 116J.993 — 116J.995 (MN Business
Subsidy Law).
➢ Updates to the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines. These guidelines
establish policies and procedures to regulate, coordinate and facilitate the workflow for
underwriting new financing requests,servicing revolving loans and ensuring borrower compliance
with loan terms and conditions; including regulations established by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for use of Federal funds.
➢ Development of the Phase I&Phase lI Technology Village Business Accelerator Business Plans.
The Technology Village Business Accelerator business plan helps guide the planning and
formulating of programming and direction of the Technology Village program as well as ensuring
the overall financial viability of the business accelerator program.
➢ Creation of an EDA Business Plan. This business plan helps guide the Prior Lake Economic
Development Authority as it develops and implements strategic initiatives.
➢ Updates to the City of Prior Lake Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program Policy. This policy
governs the use of two programs, including the Metropolitan Council's"SAC Deferral Program"
for certain sewer fees (Regional Program)and the City of Prior Lake's"Payment of Permit Fees"
for certain sewer and water fees (Local Program). The policy establishes procedures to regulate,
coordinate and facilitate the approval of certain sewer and water fee deferrals for eligible
businesses or properties.
4.0 AVAILABLE INCENTIVES
Economic development incentives come in several forms to help facilitate an economic development
project. A thorough evaluation of the project's needs as compared to the eligibility requirements of
various incentive programs helps determine which economic development assistance programs may,
or may not, be utilized.
The following economic development incentives are available for use by the City of Prior Lake for
certain economic development projects. Not all incentives are available for each project and projects
may be offered more than one incentive. The type and number of incentives is the sole discretion of
the City of Prior Lake. Incentives are as follows:
Tax Increment Financing— A development tool whereby the taxes generated by a development or
redevelopment project are used to pay the costs of the project. Four types of Tax Increments Districts
are used for different projects:
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Economic Development District—for new industrial expansion and job creation purposes.
Redevelopment District—to redevelop or reuse previously developed land and/or buildings.
Usually used for building code issues, base value purchase, demolition and/or infrastructure
purposes.
Soils Condition District—used to make land with unstable soils usable for development.Also
used to address situations involving pollution.
Housing District — used to develop affordable housing by acquiring land, buildings and or
funding infrastructure.
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund—Provides gap financing through low interest loans to
small and medium size businesses for a variety of economic development activities.
DEED Loans/Grants — Numerous grant and loan programs are available from the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development to assist with development and
redevelopment projects. The city must serve as the applicant in partnership with a company or
developer.
Conduit Bonds — City issued revenue bonds on behalf of a private developer. These "conduit"
borrowers agree to repay the issuer,who pays principal and interest on the securities from the revenues
generated from a specific project or source. Liability for repayment of the bonds is solely that of the
developer.
Land Sale Write Downs — Land owned by the City, acquired either through purchase or through
property tax default, is occasionally sold at less than what an appraisal determines to be its estimated
market value. This can be done either because of unique conditions on a site, such as soils, rock,
pollution,wetland, or it can be done purely as an incentive.
Special Assessment— The levying of a charge for public costs against property that has received a
benefit from a particular project or activity. The special assessment becomes a part of the funding
mechanism to defray the cost of the project.
Commercial Property Leases— Commercial property owned by the City may be leased at less than
estimated market value.
Business Accelerator Space Write Downs—Below market lease rates available to qualifying companies
or program participants in city owned office space. Other options include reimbursement for a portion
of quarterly rent payments for program participants in privately owned Prior Lake office space.
Tax Abatement—Minnesota law authorizes political subdivisions to grant property tax abatements for
a broad range of economic development purposes. Economic development tax abatements should be
distinguished from property tax abatements that are granted by the county board primarily to correct
errors.
Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program—Deferral of a portion of certain Metropolitan Council sewer
availability charge (SAC) fees and certain City of Prior Lake sewer and water fees for eligible
commercial and residential properties.
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5.0 USE OF INCENTIVES
Below is a summary of the current and historical use of economic development incentives in the City
of Prior Lake. Every effort was made to include all recent and currently active incentives granted by
the City. References to the historical uses of incentives were provided for background; this list is not
intended to be a complete list of all previous incentives granted by the City of Prior Lake.
5.1 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
The City of Prior Lake has five active Tax Increment Financing(TIF)districts:
TIF District Number: 1-3 1-4 3-1 5-1 6-1
TIF District Name: Lakefront River Valley Creeks ide Premiere Dance Shepherds
Plaza Vet Clinic Commons Academy Path
District Type: Redevelopment Ec.Dev. Housing Redevelopment Housing
TIF Plan Approval Date: 12/14/2001 9/19/2011 12/17/2001 3/6/2006 6/26/2006
Certification Date: 3/29/2002 3/27/2012 3/29/2002 7/18/2006 7/18/2006
Month/Year of first increment Jun-04 Jul-13 Jun-04 Jun-09 Jun-07
Required Decertification Date 12/31/2029 12/31/2021 12/31/2029 12/31/2034 12/31/2032
TIF Revenues Distributed by County: $3,000,000.00 $81,000.00 $1,600,000.00 $330,000.00 $6,186,000.00
Interest and Investment Earnings $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Estimated Increment Revenue: $3,000,000.00 $96,000.00 $1,600,000.00 $330,000.00 $6,186,000.00
Land/Building Acquisition: $0.00 $0.00 $311,600.00 $200,000.00 $0.00
Site Improvements/Preparation Costs: $950,000.00 $87,900.00 $74,400.00 $25,000.00 $2,388,000.00
Utilities: $0.00 $0.00 $29,200.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Qualifying Improvements: $665,000.00 $0.00 $41,600.00 $20,000.00 $0.00
Construction ofAffordable Housing $0.00 $0.00 $114,200.00 $0.00 $0.00
Administrative Costs: $70,000.00 $8,100.00 $160,000.00 $33,000.00 $640,000.00
Estimated Taxlncrement Project Costs: $1,685,000.00 $96,000.00 $731,000.00 $278,000.00 $3,028,000.00
Interest Expense: $1,315,000.00 $0.00 $869,000.00 $52,000.00 $3,158,000.00
Total Est.Project/Financing Costs to be Paid from TaxInc. $3,000,000.00 $96,000.00 $1,600,000.00 $330,000.00 $6,186,000.00
Total Amount of Bonds to be Issued: $1,685,000.00 $96,000.00 $731,000.00 $330,000.00 j $6,186,000.00
TIF Account Fund Balance(Preliminary YE 2014) $98,576.00 ($43.00) $77,024.00 $4,920.00 1 $195,456.00
In addition, the City Council approved retaining excess tax increment from an older downtown
redevelopment district(No. 1-1), with approximately $200,000 retained. These funds may be used in
certain targeted downtown redevelopment sites. In 2014, the City approved funds from this TIF
account for the acquisition of a single-family residential properties at 4664 Dakota Street SE
($140,500). The Dakota Street property is being renovated for rental purposes with TIF funds, and
rental revenue received for the Dakota Street property will be placed in this TIF account. The building
may be demolished in the future for residential or commercial redevelopment.
On December 22,2014 the Prior Lake City Council decertified Tax Increment Finance District No.4-
1. TIF District No. 4-1 was created to assist with the development of Onsite Engineering& Forensic
Services, Inc. in the Deerfield Business Park. As a 10-year Economic Development District with nine
years of increment,the date of required termination was established to be December 31, 2014.
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5.2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND
The Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund was created to provide gap financing through low
interest loans to small and medium size businesses for a variety of economic development activities;
primarily to assist in the attraction of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses.
The City of Prior Lake has no active economic development revolving loans issued.
As of September 30,2014 the current fund balance of the two accounts for this program was:
Fund Amount Source
State Revolving Loan Fund $91,203 State Grant;investment earnings
Federal Revolving Loan Fund $117,446 Federal Grant;investment earnings
Total $208,649
5.3 DEED LOANS/GRANTS
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has programs in
place to provide financial assistance to communities for the following types of projects:
➢ Business Development Funding - for projects likely to result in economic growth, stimulate
business startups and expansions,create and retain jobs.
➢ Community Development Funding - to preserve or improve community vitality and economic
growth, including residential and commercial redevelopment.
➢ Infrastructure Funding - for basic infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater treatment,
roads,housing and other public facilities.
➢ Site Cleanup and Redevelopment-to redevelop contaminated and blighted properties.
The City of Prior Lake must serve as the grant/loan applicant in partnership with a company or
developer. The City has no active loan or grant agreements with DEED; however, the City of Prior
Lake has utilized these available programs in the past. The City was awarded:
1. A Minnesota Investment Fund grant in the amount of$75,000 to assist in the financing of the
NBC Products, Inc. project in Waterfront Passage Business Park(1998).
2. A Small Cities Economic Development Set-Aside Program grant in the amount of$50,000 to
assist with the EM Products project in Waterfront Passage Business Park(1995).
5.4 CONDUIT BONDS
Conduit debt obligations are certain limited obligation revenue bonds or similar instruments issued for
express purpose of providing capital financing for a specific third party. The City has issued revenue
bonds to provide funding to private sector entities for projects deemed to be in public interest.
Although these bonds bear the name of the City,the City has no obligation for such debt. Accordingly,
the bonds are not reported as liabilities in the financial statements of the City.
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As of December 31,2014 the following issues were outstanding:
Date of Original Amount Combined Balance
Name Issue of issue Outstanding Maturity Date
as of 12/31/2013
Shepherd's Path Senior Housing,Inc. 2006 $10,000,000
Shepherd's Path Senior Housing,Inc. 2006 $21,445,000 $28,585,000 8/1/2041
5.5 LAND SALE WRITE DOWNS
The City of Prior Lake has the ability to sell land owned by the City, acquired either through purchase
or through property tax default, at less than what an appraisal determines to be its estimated market
value. This can be done either because of unique conditions on a site, such as soils, rock, pollution,
wetland, or it can be done purely as an incentive.
Over the years,the City of Prior Lake has acquired a significant amount of commercial property in the
downtown area. Although the City of Prior Lake has not recently sold property for economic
development purposes, the City may elect to sell its commercial property at less than market rate in
the future to incentivize commercial development or redevelopment in the downtown.
5.6 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
The City of Prior Lake has the ability to levy a charge for public costs against property that has received
a benefit from a particular projector activity. The special assessment may become part of the funding
mechanism to defray project costs.
Prior to the establishment of the Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program, the City had entered into
agreements with private developers or businesses for deferral of payments for sewer and water service
associated with development and redevelopment activities. Although not used in recent years, the
ability for the City of Prior Lake to specially assess for certain development or redevelopment costs is
an available economic development incentive.
5.7 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASES
The City of Prior Lake owns and leases five commercial properties. Income generated from these city
property leases is placed in the City of Prior Lake General Fund. Below is a summary of the lease
rates received by the City of Prior Lake.
Tenant Location Square Lease Rate Months Monthly Annual *City Rent
Feet r SF Rent Rent(2014) Subsidy(2014)
Flowers Naturally 16244 Eagle Creek Avenue SE 4,600 $9.00 12 $3,225.00 $38,750.00 $27,600.00
Allina Health System Portion of Fire Station No.2 1,000 $16.24 12 $1,353.45 $16,241.40 $0.00
P.L.A.Y. 4646 Dakota Street SE 225 $12.00 12 $225.00 $2,700.00 $675.00
Camille On Rouge 16220 Main Avenue SE 720 $11.25 10 $675.00 $6,750.00 $2,250.00
URBANHAT 16220 Main Avenue SE 720 $10.42 2 $625.00 $1,250.00 $549.60
Twisted Loop 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue SE 480 $11.00 2 $440.00 $880.00 $320.00
$11.50 10 $460.00 $4,600.00 $1,400.00
Total $71,171.40 $32,794.60
*City rent subsidy assumes a market rate of$15.00/SF
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Although a market rental rate of$15.00 per square foot was used to determine the annual rent subsidy
amount, it is noted that rental rates for city owned property varies depending on multiple factors,
including but not limited to: 1)the condition of the property; 2)size of the leased space;3)lease term;
and 4)market conditions at the time the lease was signed.
5.8 BUSINESS ACCELERATOR SPACE WRITE DOWNS
The Technology Village Business Accelerator program, funded by the City of Prior Lake Economic
Development Authority (EDA), provides business support and office space leases to Technology
Village program participants. The 2,000 square foot office space is located on the main floor of Prior
Lake City Hall.
The Board of Directors established a standard market lease rate of$15/square foot for the hard walled
office area;however,a business is only required to pay$5/square foot for the first year, $10 per square
foot for the second year, followed by$15/square foot(market rate) during the third year. In addition
to the annual lease savings,the Technology Village Board has established an estimated value of$18.19
per square foot for program costs paid for or provided by the City of Prior Lake (i.e., city staff time,
office equipment, furnishings,janitorial service,utilities,etc.)
The Board of Directors entered into Phase 11 of program development on June 1, 2014 when the first
program participant entered into a private lease agreement for space outside of city hall. Phase 11
allows Technology Village to serve program participants who,because of lack of space within city hall
or business needs that cannot be served in city hall, are located in private lease space within the City
of Prior Lake. Instead of the escalating rent structure that is paid by Phase I program participants,
Phase II participants enter into a private lease for office space in Prior Lake and receive a
reimbursement of a portion of their monthly rental payment from the City of Prior Lake EDA.
Each Phase 11 program participant is required to commit to three years of program participation,which
is secured with a program participation contract. A single employee businesses is eligible for
reimbursement in the amount of: Year 1 = $12/square foot or two-thirds of the gross rental rate,
whichever is less;Year 2=$6/square foot of lease space or one-third of the gross rental rate,whichever
is less; Year 3 = no subsidy of the private lease agreement. Should a program participant have
multiple employees working full-time, the rental reimbursement amounts are the same as a single
employee business; however, the maximum area allowance is 150 square feet per employee who
works full time from the approved office location.
As of December 31, 2014 the Technology Village Business Accelerator had six program participant
businesses with a total of 16 employees. Below is a summary of the rental rates received from the
Phase I program participants and rental reimbursements provided to the Phase 11 participant business.
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Program Participant:design a ti%ity llc.
Lease Term:January 1,2013-December 31,2015
Square Base Rent per %ofBase Base Rent Deferred Payable Base Rent Monthly Annual
Timeline Suite Feet s.f. Rent Deferred pers.f. pers.f. Base Rent Base Rent
1/1/13-12/31/13 C108 126 $15.00 66.66% $10.00 $5.00 $52.50 $630.00
1/1/14-12/31/14 C108 126 $15.00 33.33% $5.00 $10.00 $105.00 $1,260.00
1/1/15-12131/15 C108 126 $15.00 00/0 $0.00 $15.00 $157.50 $1,890.00
Program Participant:Black Dog Computer SerNCes LLC
Lease Term:November 1,2013-October 31,2016
Timeline Suite Square Base Rent per %of Base Base Rent Deferred Payable Base Rent Monthly Annual
Feet s.f. Rent Deferred per s.f per s.f. Base Rent Base Rent
11/1/13-10/31/14 C102 180 $15.00 66.66% $10.00 $5.00 $75.00 $900.00
11/1/14-10/31/15 C102 180 $15.00 33.33% $5.00 $10.00 $150.00 $1,800.00
11/1/15-10/31/16 C102 180 $15.00 00/0 $0.00 $15.00 $225.00 $2,700.00
Program Participant:Valde Group LLC
Lease Term:November 1,2013-October 31,2016
Timeline Suite Square Base Rent per %of Base Base Rent Deferred Payable Base Rent Monthly Annual
Feet s.f. Rent Deferred per s.f per s.f. Base Rent Base Rent
11/1/13-10/31/14 C103 264 $15.00 66.66% $10.00 $5.00 $110.00 $1,320.00
11/1/14-10/31/15 C103 264 $15.00 33.33% $5.00 $10.00 $220.00 $2,640.00
11/1/15-10/31/16 C103 264 $15.00 00/0 $0.00 $15.00 $330.00 $3,960.00
Program Participant:MyCarte
Lease Term:September 1,2014-August 31,2017
Timeline Suite I Square Base Rent per %ofBase Base Rent Deferred Payable Base Rent Monthly Annual
Feet s.f. Rent Deferred per s.f per s.f. Base Rent Base Rent
9/1/14-8/31/15 C104 155 $15.00 66.66% $10.00 $5.00 $64.58 $775.00
9/1/15-8/31/16 C104 155 $15.00 33.33% $5.00 $10.00 $129.17 $1,550.00
9/1/16-8/31/17 C104 155 $15.00 00/0 $0.00 $15.00 $193.75 $2,325.00
Program Participant:Local Vibe LLC
Lease Term:October 1,2014-September 30,2017
Timeline Suite Square Base Rent per %of Base Base Rent Deferred Payable Base Rent Monthly Annual
Feet s.f. Rent Deferred per s.f per s.f. Base Rent Base Rent
10/1/14-9/30/15 C105 126 $15.00 66.66% $10.00 $5.00 $52.50 $630.00
10/1/15-9/30/16 C105 126 $15.00 33.33% $5.00 $10.00 $105.00 $1,260.00
10/1/16-9/30/17 C105 126 $15.00 00/0 $0.00 $15.00 $157.50 $1,890.00
Program Participant:Innovative Computer Professionals,Inc.(Phase B Participant)
Contract Term:September 1,2014-August 31,2017
Timeline Rental Annual Reimbursement Monthly Reimbursement
Reimbursement 9 Employees 9 Fmployees
9/1/14-8/31/15 $12.00/SF $16,200.00 $1,350.00
9/1/15-8/31/16 $6.00/SF $8,100.00 $675.00
9/1/16-8/31/17 $0.00/SF $0.00 $0.00
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The table below identifies the annual rent revenue received and the City of Prior Lake "equity
investment"or rent subsidy provided to the Technology Village program participants.
Annual Rental Revenue Annual"Equity Investment"Incentive
Technology Village Program Participant 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
design a tivhy 8c $630.00 $1,260.00 $1,890.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,260.00 $630.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Black Dog Computer Services $300.00 $1,200.00 $2,100.00 $1,800.00 $0.00 $300.00 $1,650.00 $750.00 $0.00 $0.00
Valde Croup LLC $22000 $1,540.00 $2,860.00 $3,300.00 $0.00 $440.00 $2,420.00 $1,100.00 $0.00 $0.00
MvCarte 50.00 $258.32 $1,033.32 $1,808.36 $1,550.00 $0.00 $516.68 $1,291.68 $516.64 $0.01
Local Vibe LLC $0.00 $157.50 $787.50 $1,417.50 $1,417.50 $0.00 $315.00 $1,102.50 $472.50 $0.00
Innovative Computer Professionals-PhaseB 50.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $0.00 1 $0.00 1 $0.00 55,400.00 $13,500.00 $5,400.00 $0.00
'Innovative Computer Professionals-Phase 1. $885;80 .$51667 $0.00 1 $000 $0.00 $1,77170=. $45208 50.00 $000 $0.00.-.
Argos Risk :. $720.00 $84000 $0.00 50.00 $0.00 5000 $000 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EC#Marketmg LLC $105.00 :$210.00 $0,00 1 ''$000 $000 1 $210.00 $420.00 $0.00 $0.00 $000 ;
Total $2,860.60 $5982.49 $8,670.82 $852586 $296750 53981.70 511,803.76 $17,744.18 $6,389.14 $0.00
•Gey highlighted businesses am no longer Technology Village program participants
5.9 TAX ABATEMENT
Minnesota law authorizes political subdivisions to grant property tax abatements for economic
development. Abatements can serve similar purposes to tax increment financing(TIF). The legislature
enacted the abatement law in 1997 to provide an alternative to TIF and to supplement it. These
economic development tax abatements should be distinguished from property tax abatements that are
granted by the county board primarily to correct errors.
The law allows abatements to be used for a broad range of projects and purposes, if the political
subdivision finds that public benefits exceed the costs. Permitted uses of abatements include the
following:
➢ General economic development, such as increasing the tax base or the number of jobs in the area.
➢ Construction of public facilities or infrastructure.
➢ Redevelopment of blighted areas.
➢ Providing access to services for residents.
➢ Deferring or phasing in a large(over 50 percent)property tax increase.
➢ Stabilizing the tax base resulting from the updated utility valuation administrative rules.
➢ Providing relief for businesses with estimated market value of$250,000 or less who have disrupted
access due to public transportation projects.
The City of Prior Lake has not recently, or historically, granted property tax abatements for economic
development purposes.
5.10 SEWER AND WATER FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
The Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program allows for the deferment of Sewer Availability Charge
(SAC) fees for eligible businesses that receive SAC determinations of 25 units or less. Eligible
businesses or properties can apply for the deferral of a portion of one or more sewer/water fees,
including:
➢ Metropolitan Council Sewer Availability Charge(SAC)-Regional Program sewer fee;
➢ Prior Lake Sewer Connection Charge-Local Program sewer fee;
➢ Prior Lake Water Connection Charge-Local Program water fee;and
➢ Prior Lake Water Tower Charge-Local Program water fee.
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The Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program is divided into three subgroups:
➢ Met Council SAC Deferral Program: 5-year term; 2.26% interest (2014); 20% paid up-front;
secured by assessment agreement against the property; eligible only to business with a SAC unit
determination between three (3) and twenty-five (25) units. This program is established and
regulated by a master deferral agreement executed between the city and Metropolitan Council.
➢ City Sewer/Water Fee Deferral Program A: 5-year term; same interest rate as Met Council
program; 20%paid up-front; secured by assessment agreement against the property; eligible only
to business with a SAC unit determination between three (3) and twenty-five (25) units. This
program is established by city ordinance and is intended to parallel the Metropolitan Council
program guidelines.
➢ City Sewer/Water Fee Deferral Program B: 5-year term; interest established identical to the
assessment rate method;20%paid up-front,secured by assessment agreement against the property;
eligible to anyone with a SAC unit determination greater than twenty-five(25)units.This program
is unique to the City of Prior Lake and is established and regulated by city ordinance.
For any SAC deferral, the three (3) unit minimum and the twenty-five (25) unit maximum are
determined before application of any credits on the site. The Local Program also allows anyone to
apply for a deferral of sewer/water fees when the SAC determination is greater than twenty-five (25)
units, before application of any credits on the site.
The structure of the Regional and Local Program deferrals include, but is not limited to,the following
provisions:
➢ The deferral amount can equal up to eighty percent(80%)of the total sewer and/or water fees due.
➢ The deferment term is five(5)years.
➢ Each deferment liability will be effective the first day of the subsequent month (e.g., for an April
building permit that is due and typically reported in May, interest will begin accruing June 1).
➢ Interest rates for the Regional Program and Local Program A are determined using the
Metropolitan Council's SAC Deferral Program rate, which is determined annually and set for the
deferment period. Interest is amortized over the term of the deferment period using whole months.
➢ Interest rates for Local Program B are determined using a rate of two(2)percentage points higher
than the net interest cost of the most recent bonds sold by the City.
➢ A Payment Agreement will be executed between the eligible business,the fee property owner,and
the City stating all conditions and requirements of the parties for the Regional and Local Programs;
this document shall be recorded.
The following conditions create ineligibility for a business or property to apply for the Regional or
Local Programs:
➢ The fee owner's property taxes are delinquent.
➢ The business is not in good standing with the State of Minnesota,or is in violation of a Prior Lake
City Code.
➢ The SAC determination(before credits) is less than three(3)units.
➢ The business does not meet the definition of eligible commercial properties in the Metropolitan
Council's SAC Deferral Program (for the Regional Program and Local Program A).
➢ The property is not located within the City of Prior Lake.
➢ The property is located on tribal lands.
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As of December 31, 2014, the City of Prior Lake has approved two SAC/WAC deferral agreements,
below is a summary of the two approved agreements:
Met Council City of Prior Lake
Interest Term Agreement Interest First Total Total
Business Begins Payment Principal Interest Principal Interest
Rate (months) Date Payment Payment
Accruing Due
Artisan Bistro W6 2.371/o 60 3/18/13 5/1/13 6/1/13 $5,844.00 $352.03 $6,196.03 $6,000.00 $394.79 $6,394.79
Honest-1 Auto Care 2.37% 60 7/12/13 9/1/13 10/1/13 $7,792.00 $469.37 $8,261.37 $8,000.00 $529.94 $8,529.93
TOTAL $13,636.00 $821.40 1 $14,457.40 $14,000.00 $924.73 $14,924.72
5.11 SUMMARY OF INCENTIVES GRANTED IN 2014
In 2014 the City of Prior Lake entered into four agreements which would be considered a business
subsidy. The City entered into a commercial property lease with URBANHALO which commenced
on November 1,2014. The EDA entered into two Technology Village lease agreements with MyCarte
and Local Vibe LLC, as well as a Technology Village Phase 11 program participation contract with
Innovative Computer Professionals. Specific economic development incentive amounts are detailed
within Sections 5.7 and 5.8 of this report.
Business Incentive Type Business #of Employees
Commercial Property Lease URBANHALO 4
Technology Village Phase I My Carte 1
Local Vibe LLC 2
Technology Village Phase II 1 Innovative Computer Professionals 9
Total 16
The table above identifies the four incentive agreements entered into in 2014, however, previously
approved economic development incentive programs were active in 2014. The table below identifies
the total number of economic development incentive programs that were active as of December 31,
2014.
Incentive Type Active Projects
as of 12/31/2014
Tax Increment Financing Districts 5
Economic Development Revolving Loans 0
DEED Loans/Grants 0
Conduit Bonds 2
Land Sale Write Downs 0
Special Assessment 0
Commercial Property Leases 5
Business Accelerator Phase I(Lease Space) 5
Business Accelerator Phase Il(Rental Assistance) 1
TaxAbatement 0
Sewer and Water Fee Deferral Program 2
Total 20
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