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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 11 2017 EDA Agenda Packet FULL Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA Monday, December 11, 2017 – 4:00 p.m. Reports included with this agenda can be found in the Document Center at www.cityofpriorlake.com; please follow this file path: City of Prior Lake\Economic Development Authority\2017\December 11, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. November 13, 2017 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Development Update (11/30/2017) 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. No Public Hearings Scheduled 7. OLD BUSINESS A. None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. B. C. D E. Advisory Committee Appointments First Stop Shop Prior Lake Pitch Staff Updates (verbal report) Business Climate and Economic Vitality Discussion (verbal report) Construction Projects Business Impact Game Plan (discussion with BEC) 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. B. Commissioner Comments January Meeting Date / Joint City Council Work Session Option 10. ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m. Those items on the EDA Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the President or an EDA member specifically requests that an item be on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately, Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the Consent Agenda shall be placed on the EDA agenda under “Removed Consent Agenda Items” Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes November 13, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan- Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. Also present were Executive Director Boyles, Community Development Director McCabe and Planner Schwabe. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA with removal of item 4A from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 MEETING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Braid, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. EDA 2017 Revenue & Expenditure Report (10/31/17) (Removed) B. Development Update (10/31/2017) MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BRIGGS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 4A. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. EDA 2017 Revenue & Expenditure Report (10/31/17) EDA Members recommended receiving this report on a quarterly basis in lieu of monthly reports. DIRECTOR MCCABE explained that the remaining 2017 expenditures include the Talk of the Town event which came in under budget. Discussion ensued related to 2017 budget line items and reserve funds. 6. PUBLIC HEARING No Public Hearings 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Downtown Redevelopment Discussion DIRECTOR MCCABE provided an update on recent conversations with the developer of the proposed restaurant at 16323 Main Ave. SE. DIRECTOR MCCABE reviewed the unique project costs including, but not limited to building demolition, environmental testing, soil corrections, removal and replacement of curb cuts, and increased street lighting. EDA MEMBERS discussed the downtown design guidelines and the project costs which may be eligible for city assistance. BOYLES questioned if the investment by the developer is comparable to the amount of assistance being re- quested. DIRECTOR MCCABE stated that the proposed assistance package from the City represents only a portion of the gap in the development proposal but that the identified incentives are well-established and well- reasoned. 2 BRIGGS stated consideration should be given to improvements that enhance the downtown area in lieu of im- provements that only benefit the development, while keeping in mind improvements for one property related to burial of utility lines could trigger requirements for other property owners to make improvements. BRAID commented that the TH13/CR21 intersection improvement project may provide opportunities to address utility upgrades in the downtown area. BRIGGS recommended the burial of power lines conversation be separate from the other requested assistance costs under consideration by the EDA. EDA MEMBERS directed staff to contact Xcel Energy to explore phasing and costs associated with utility up- grades in the downtown area to better understand the impacts. BRIGGS questioned how the proposed assistance package would impact the EDA reserve funds and the TIF 1- 1 district fund balance. DIRECTOR MCCABE and CITY MANAGER BOYLES reviewed the balances of EDA reserve funds and the TIF 1-1 district fund balance. BRIGGS stated that additional financial assistance for the Phase II environmental study is a reasonable and he would consider this cost as an eligible expense and recommended the agreement include a ‘not to exceed amount’ of incentive. EDA MEMBERS recommended the costs identified in the staff report be paid by the developer and reimbursed by the City upon evidence of completion and payment, except for the street lighting which should be identified as a project incentive but will be initiated and completed by the City of Prior Lake in consultation with the developer. DIRECTOR MCCABE explained that the proposed building would require a variance to the height requirements for which an application has not been received to date. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT AGREEMENT FOR ACTUAL WORK COMPLETED OF APPROVED ELIGI- BLE COSTS AS PROPOSED BY STAFF NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF $116,800. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0. B. CH21 Corridor Alternative Follow-Up BRAID provided an update on the TH13/CH21 improvement project alternative which was recommended by the City Council. The City Council voted 4-1 to recommend the A-2 alternative. BRIGGS stated that a Town Hall meeting will be held on December 5, 2017 at City Hall to initiate feedback. Discussion topics include, but are not limited to: minimizing downtown impact, project phasing and timelines. BRIGGS shared that DIRECTOR MCCABE has been appointed to the Project Management Team and will serve as a communications liaison for the downtown business and property owners, as well as the EDA and BEC related to this project. BRAID suggested the EDA continue to think about how the group can assist downtown business owners during the TH13/CH21 intersection improvement project. BRIGGS commented that a broader vision for the downtown area is a necessary tool to best enhance the downtown area/TH13/CR21 corridor moving forward. 8. NEW BUSINESS 3 A. EDA 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals EDA Members discussed 2017 accomplishments and identified 2018 goals, which will be presented to the City Council during a November 20, 2017 work session. Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2017 Accomplishments  Commercial/Industrial Development – The EDA contributed to an extremely successful year of commer- cial/industrial development, in which Prior Lake saw the opening of the Grainwood facility and issuance of building permits for the construction of the Prior Lake Revival project, Select Space Storage, Blahnik Law Office, Universal Motors, SDDI Signs, Boathouse Brothers Brewery and Port City Bakery, as well as recommending a redevelopment assistance agreement for PLate on Main.  Communication and Collaboration – The EDA emphasized communication and collaboration across com- mittees by holding joint meetings with the BEC, Planning Commission and City Council related to land use, 2040 Comprehensive Plan updates and the appropriate use of business incentives.  Land Use Related Activities – Assisted the Planning Commission and City staff in the review and update of the Land Use and Housing chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update which resulted in the removal of the 50% building addition restriction in the Transitional Town Center Use District and identifi- cation of key areas for future commercial growth. Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2018 Goals  Work with downtown stakeholders (residents, current and potential business owners, etc.) toward an integrated construction and financing plan for streetscaping and building construction/remodeling to maintain and encourage the economic vitality of downtown businesses through the TH13/CR21 intersec- tion improvement project and facilitate future downtown development.  Establish a process and plan to target resources for economic opportunities that provide significant ben- efits to Prior Lake, including those that may include property acquisition and direct support to commercial and industrial development.  Continue to guide the Business Engagement Committee and support the Technology Village Board of Directors as they implement the recommendations of the phase II.5 Technology Village Business Accel- erator Plan, including expansion opportunities within Scott County.  Explore opportunities to identify, assist and encourage commercial and industrial development along the CH21 and CH42 commercial corridors.  Conduct an annual meeting with the Scott County CDA First Stop Shop, the Prior Lake City Council, the Prior Lake Planning Commission and Technology Village BOD as well as quarterly joint meetings with the BEC to promote partnerships and collaboration. MOTION BY BOUCHER-HOESE, SECONDED BY BRIGGS, TO ACCEPT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS REVISED. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0 (SHEEHAN-KERBER left the meeting at 5:10 p.m.). B. CH21 Corridor Project Business Impacts DIRECTOR MCCABE provided an overview of the city owned properties and the status of lease agreements around the TH13/CR21 intersection improvement project. EDA MEMBERS discussed current rents and maintenance costs associated with city owned properties near the TH13/CR21 intersection. EDA MEMBERS directed staff to provide the EDA with a listing of all city owned properties, including reasons for ownership, and bring back a report to the EDA regarding highest and best use for all city properties. C. Advisory Committee 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Goals 4 EDA MEMBERS received a report with the 2017 accomplishments and 2018 goals for the Technology Village Board of Directors and the BEC. BRIGGS stated that he is in favor of meeting jointly with the BEC to continue to foster our partnership and to empower the BEC members. BOUCHER-HOESE recommended a quarterly joint BEC/EDA meeting. MOTION BY BRAID, SECOND BY BRIGGS TO APPROVE THE 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2018 GOALS OF THE BEC AND TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE. Ayes by Chromy, Briggs, Braid and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 4-0. D. Staff Updates  Commercial/Residential Property Listing i. Three parcels totaling approximately 500 acres along the CR42 corridor are being advertised for sale. DIRECTOR MCCABE has met with the listing broker and they discussed the comprehensive land use plan guidance and zoning as well as commercial and residential land uses. ii. Staff has had a recent discussion with a residential developer about a property located between CR17 and Spring Lake. iii. Staff has received a preliminary inquiry from a multi-family housing developer who is evaluating workforce housing project on the Jeffers Foundation property at the southwest corner of CR42 and CR21.  EDI Grant Application Follow-Up i. DIRECTOR MCCABE stated that the City of Prior Lake did not submit for a CDA/EDI grant applica- tion this year.  Talk of the Town Follow-Up i. BEC will be reviewing the Talk of the Town update at their next meeting and will provide information to the EDA at a future meeting. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Commissioner Comments None. 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BRIGG, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. ___________________________ Frank Boyles, Executive Director 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: December 11, 2017 AGENDA #: 4A PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (11/30/2017) DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the residential and com- mercial development update as of November 30, 2017. History EDA Commissioners requested an update of residential and commercial activity at each meeting. Conclusion The attached memorandum provides a summary of residential and commercial development in the City of Prior Lake. ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION ATTACHMENT: 1. Motion and a second, under the Consent Agenda, to accept the Develop- ment Update. 2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion. Alternative No. 1. 1. Development Update Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com Memo Date: December 5, 2017 To: City of Prior Lake Economic Development Authority From: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director Subject: Residential & Commercial Activity Update Below is an update of residential and commercial development in the City of Prior Lake as of Nov. 30, 2017. Name Address Type (New/Relocation/Expansion) Previous Tenant/Owner gg Boutique 16180 Hastings Ave. SE Relocated Business Giggle Gals The Magnolia Shop 4773 Dakota St. SE New Business gg Boutique Trademark Title Services 16268 Eagle Creek Ave. SE New Business ReMax Olive Moon 4775 Dakota St. SE Relocated Business Finder's Fee Whitmer Crafts 4646 Colorado St. SE New Business Vacant Lease Space Canvas Tattoo 6880 Boudin St. NE Relocated Business Verizon Edward Jones - Scott Pierce 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110B Relocated Business Wensmann Office - Lakefront Plaza Edward Jones - Christy McCoy 4719 Park Nicollet Ave. Suite 260 New Business/Tenant Build-Out Vacant Lease Space Luxury Laser Edu 14070 Commerce Ave. NE Ste. 200 New Business Kids Talk Childrens Therapy Boathouse Brothers Brewing 16211 Main Ave. SE New Business/Major Remodel Memories on Main Sweet Nautical 16228 Main Ave. SE, Ste 101 New Business Lakes Area Realty Blahnik Law Office 4617 Colorado St. SE Relocated Business/Major Addition Former SF Residential Fountain Hills Self-Storage 4400 Fountain Hills Dr. NE New Construction Vacant Land Prior Lake Revival SW corner of Duluth Ave/CH21 New Construction Vacant Land SDDI Sign Systems 5702 Graystone Ct. SE New Construction Vacant Land Advantage Chiropractic 16197 Main Ave. SE New Business Prior Lake Spine Port City Bakery 5832 Industrial Lane SE New Business/Major Addition Triple Play (Building Add'n) Universal Motors 16720 Welcome Ave. SE New Construction Universal Motors (2nd Bldg.) Home Time Real Estate 16154 Main Ave. SE, Suite 110C Relocated Business/Tenant Build-Out Wensmann Office (Lakefront Plaza) Bongo's Closet 15981 Jordan Ave. Suite 2 New Business Vacant Pure Joy Pilates 16186 Main Ave. SE New Business Vacant Kumon Math & Reading Center 14180 Commerce Ave NE, Suite 104 New Business Indigital 2017 Prior Lake Commercial Activity Number of Permits Declared Value Number of Permits Declared Value Single Family Dwellings 73 $25,826,000.00 100 $34,051,000.00 Townhouses (# units)10 $1,940,000.00 4 $676,000.00 Multiple Units 1 (68 Units)$8,787,000.00 3 (222 Units)$28,672,000.00 New Commercial Industrial & Commercial 12 $13,487,500.00 3 $5,620,000.00 Residential 268 $3,163,400.00 668 $4,828,700.00 Industrial & Commercial 24 $1,173,500.00 16 $357,000.00 Mechanical 277 $0.00 573 $0.00 Mechanical (SF & TH)292 $0.00 400 $0.00 TOTALS 956 $54,377,400.00 1660 $74,204,700.00 2017 Year to Date 2016 Year to Date New Residential Additions and Alterations 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: December 11, 2017 AGENDA #: 8A PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to: 1) appoint an EDA member to serve on the Technology Village Board of Directors for 2018; and 2) appoint an EDA liaison the Business Engagement Committee (BEC) for 2018. History In 2017, the EDA appointed Zach Braid to the Technology Village Board of Direc- tors and Kirt Briggs as the EDA liaison to the BEC. Current Circumstances The duties and responsibilities of the Technology Village Board of Directors in- clude:  Plan and formulate policy to guide the programming and direction of the Tech- nology Village program.  Assist in screening prospective incubator clients.  Ensure the overall financial viability of the program.  Serve as a liaison between city government and the community.  In conjunction with EDA members or city staff, introduce potential or new busi- ness representatives to others in the commercial community. The duties and responsibilities of the BEC include:  Serve as a liaison between city government and the community through inter- action with business leaders and community residents.  As requested, review and comment on economic development and redevel- opment policies to the EDA or city staff.  Make recommendations to the EDA or city staff regarding economic develop- ment issues, strategy development and implementation and other initiatives that can be undertaken by the EDA to expand and strengthen business reten- tion & expansion.  In conjunction with the EDA members or staff, introduce potential or new busi- ness representatives to others in the community. Conclusion All EDA Commissioners are eligible for appointment to the Technology Village Board of Directors and the BEC. These EDA subcommittee positions are ap- pointed annually. 2 EDA appointees should be available to attend the subcommittee meetings on a regular basis. The Technology Village Board of Directors meet on the first Tues- day of each month at 7:30 AM and they have a work session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM; however, it appears the work sessions will be limited to every other month in 2018. The BEC meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second to appoint a member of the EDA to serve on the Technol- ogy Village Board of Directors for 2018. 2. Motion and second to appoint a member of the EDA to serve as the EDA liai- son to the Business Engagement Committee for 2018. 3. Table the appointments. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. Alternatives #1 and #2. 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: December 11, 2017 AGENDA #: 8B PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: FIRST STOP SHOP PRIOR LAKE PITCH DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to review a ‘pitch packet’ prepared for the City of Prior Lake by the Scott County First Stop Shop (FSS). History The Scott County First Stop Shop assists the cities and townships of Scott County with rapid response to business requests. Current Circumstances Attached to this report is a copy of a pitch the FSS assembled to assist with the marketing of the Vierling Family property. Depending on what the client is looking for, in this case the property broker, the FSS will either add more detail and specific information, or they will assemble a more general proposal and then follow up with supplemental information as requested. The attached proposal was prepared for and has been made available to the bro- ker who is marketing the Vierling Family property. The proposal includes, a Scott County overview; Prior Lake overview; and information related to workforce; public transportation; education; income; specific site information; fiber; utilities; financial assistance programs; and appropriate contact information. Conclusion The attachment has been provided for the EDA’s information. The EDA may wish to provide suggested revisions or recommend including additional information, or the EDA may wish to invite Scott County FSS representatives to a future EDA meeting to discuss the marketing materials and other efforts to assist with the at- traction of commercial development to Prior Lake and Scott County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None ALTERNATIVES: 1. Information only. The EDA may wish to provide direction to staff related to proposed additions or revisions to the marketing document or direction related to a future meeting with First Stop Shop. RECOMMENDED MOTION: ATTACHMENT: 1. Alternative #1 1. Prior Lake Marketing Packet City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Vierling Family Property CR 42 Corridor in Prior Lake December, 2017 City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 2 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Location-Location-Location! Located only 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 22 miles from the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the City of Prior Lake is a growing community, within Scott County, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Quality of Life in Prior Lake. With a population just under 25,000 and approximately 9,300 housing units, there are a variety of housing options from single-family residential lake properties to senior housing rental units. The city, which is 18.33 square miles in size includes 2.89 square miles of water, with Upper and Lower Prior Lake in the heart of the City; the largest lake in the southern metropolitan area. This natural resource offers invaluable recreational opportunities and a high quality of life for its residents and employees. Quality Education The Prior Lake-Savage School District provides quality education for its 8,500 students in the district’s 14 schools. “Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools prides itself in the many environmental learning opportunities that have become part of the district's unique culture. PLSAS is the only district in the state to have an environmental education program that grows with students from Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) to high school. Our K-12 schools are the first district-wide Environmental Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (E-STEM) schools in the state of Minnesota. (Source: www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us) Workforce Prior Lake and Scott County are home to some of the most educated workers in the Greater MSP Region. Beyond the borders, the Southwest metro provides a large labor pool for businesses in Prior Lake and many of its workers come from large nearby cities like Bloomington, Burnsville, and Eden Prairie. Prior Lake isn’t limited only to workers from immediate surrounding areas; the city is able to attract workers from the entire Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Transportation One of the greatest benefits to having a location in the City of Prior Lake is a “reverse commute” for employees and visitors. With two state highways, TH 13 and TH 21, travel to Prior Lake is generally in the opposite direction of rush hour traffic and will result in an easy commute for employees and visitors, regardless of what direction they are coming from. Guest Accommodations There are a number of hotels in the area, including Mystic Lake Casino Hotel which offers luxury accommodations with a golf course and world class entertainment venues. The construction of their new Mystic Lake Center, opening January 2018, includes a 70,000 square foot convention center and 180 additional hotel rooms making it the second largest hotel in the seven county metropolitan area. Upon review of the information provided, we hope that you find Prior Lake is a wonderful place to live, work and play for a lifetime! City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 3 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Table of Contents Topic Page(s) Scott County Overview 4 Prior Lake Overview 5-8 Workforce 9-11 Public Transportation 12 Education 13 Income 14 Site Information 15 Fiber 16 Utilities 17 Financial Assistance Programs 18 Contact Information 19 City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota SCOTT COUNTY OVERVIEW The City of Prior Lake, is centrally located in Scott County, MN. Scott County’s population increased 60.5% between 2000 and 2016, while Minnesota’s population grew by 12.2% during that timeframe. Prior Lake was among the top 20 fastest growing cities in Minnesota during that timeframe. Between 2000 and 2016 Scott County experienced a 19% increase in employment with 7,700 new jobs added. This compared to a 10% employment growth rate in the metropolitan area. Scott County has two major transportation corridors running through the county, U.S. Hwy 169 and Interstate-35, making it easily accessible for businesses and logistics. Our residents exceed the state and national averages for high school graduation rates and college degrees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, giving us a qualified resident workforce. Scott County is the home to several historical, scenic, and entertainment destinations including Canterbury Park, The Landing, Elko Speedway, Mystic Lake Casino, the Renaissance Festival, and ValleyFair Amusement Park, which bring tens of thousands of traveler's to the County each year! Scott County Key Statistics  Population (2016 estimate): 143,680  Median household income (2011-2015): $87,794  Percent of population with high school education or higher (2011-2015): 94.7%  Percent of population with a Bachelor's degree or higher (2011-2015): 38.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 4 City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 5 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota PRIOR LAKE OVERVIEW The City of Prior Lake, located at the southwest edge of the Twin Cities, is known for its prominent lakes, outdoor amenities, recreational opportunities, entertainment venues, and high quality schools and neighborhoods. While experiencing significant growth from 16,000 population in 2000 to over 25,000 in 2014, Prior Lake maintains its small town character with a distinct downtown. The City is home to Scott County's largest employer, Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel as well as many other businesses. Prior Lake is poised for continued growth with over 300 acres of vacant commercial, business park and industrial land to develop. Additional land will also become available in the future that is located within a 3,000-acre orderly annexation area. Opportunities in commercial and industrial development are increasing due to growth and improved highway accessibility and upgrades. Prior Lake's transportation system includes major roadways including Hwy 13, County Road 42, County Road 21 and numerous others that access the entire metropolitan area. Prior Lake provides transit from within the community to other municipalities and to downtown Minneapolis by way of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). For the outdoor lovers, Prior Lake features many recreational amenities including more than 55 parks on 1,000 acres, over 100 miles of trails and sidewalks and 14 lakes. Taken together, the parks and lakes offer a wide variety of outdoor opportunities for visitors and residents with a wide variety of interests. City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 6 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Elected Officials and City Staff The Mayor and City Council are the elected policy makers for the City of Prior Lake. They are responsible for adopting and enforcing ordinances, establishing public and administrative policies, appointing the City Administrator and administrative staff, creating boards and commissions, managing the City's financial operations (including levying taxes, approving a budget, auditing expenditures, and borrowing money) and transacting all other city business as required by law. One member of the City Council serve as the Economic Development Authority (EDA), along with three members appointed from the public. The City of Prior Lake also has an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), which consists of 9 citizen members with staggered three year terms. The role of the EDAC is to identify issues and develop strategies to strengthen commercial -industrial activity within the city, review requests for tax increment financing, tax abatement and other financial assistance programs, and advise the EDA and City Council on proactive approaches to development and redevelopment. Mayor Kirt Briggs kbriggs@cityofpriorlake.com Councilor Kevin Burkart kburkart@cityofpriorlake.com Councilor Annette Thompson athompson@cityofpriorlake.com Councilor Zach Braid zbraid@cityofpriorlake.com Key City Staff: City Administrator - Frank Boyles, email: fboyles@cityofpriorlake.com Community Development Director - Casey McCabe, email: cmccabe@cityofpriorlake.com Finance Director - Cathy Erickson, email: cerickson@cityofpriorlake.com Councilor Mike McGuire mmcguire@cityofpriorlake.com PRIOR LAKE OVERVIEW City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 7 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota City of Prior Lake 2040 Vision & Strategic Plan - Vision Statement The mission of the City of Prior Lake is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by providing quality services which result in a safe and healthy community; recreation and leisure opportunities; preservation and effective use of lakes, parks and other natural resources, economic vitality; and the promotion of partnerships, volunteerism and civic pride. Prior Lake is known for its lakes, vibrant parks system, outdoor amenities, recreation opportunities and numerous entertainment venues. Together with “RiverSouth” entertainment venues, this area enjoys a reputation as a great place to visit and stay. The residents of Prior Lake reinforce a warm, small-town feel by supporting neighborhoods, participating in community and welcoming visitors with courtesy and hospitality. Prior Lake’s downtown serves as the hub of the city, offering walkable destinations, specialty shopping, dining, entertainment and services that meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. In parallel, Prior Lake has emerged as a center of technology and innovation, offering attractive jobs to residents. The city has earned a reputation as a great place to start a high quality business and grow it to success, with resources as support for home-based business, business incubators and telecommuters. All this has been achieved while maintaining a sound base of quality housing, strong neighborhoods, and safe, secure living for all. A well - run City Council and City administration innovates and collaborates, continuously raising productivity and stretching every taxpayer’s dollar for a maximum value. Sound fiscal management includes both immediate attention to local tax burden and also a long-term view toward building and sustaining the infrastructure essential to a high quality of life for generations to come. PRIOR LAKE OVERVIEW City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 8 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Major Employers in Prior Lake Employer Products/Services SMSC Gaming Enterprises Gaming Establishment Prior Lake Ind. School District Elementary & Secondary Schools YMCA Youth Center Little Six Casino Gaming Establishment Wild Golf Club Golf Courses and Clubs Indian Health Services Public Health Services Administration Phillips and Temro Industries Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping Husson’s Concessions Restaurants Insurance Paramedical Services Insurance Agencies and Brokers Miratech Prior Lake Air and Gas Compressor Manufacture Tentroy Inc. Site Preparation Contractors Jen Wocelka Real Estate Agents MN Credit Card Processing Inc. Greeting Cards Norex Inc. Computer Processing Services Taylor Made Construction of MN Finish and trim carpentry PRIOR LAKE OVERVIEW City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 9 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota WORKFORCE Source: U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap, 2015. Prior Lake Work Flow Of the 8,358 people who work in Prior Lake, 6,825 live in another city and commute into the community to work, while 11,466 of Prior Lake’s residents leave the city to go to work elsewhere. This provides new businesses with an opportunity to capture this talent pool of local, dedicated workers, while providing an opportunity for residents to reduce their commute time. 2015 – All Jobs Data Count Share Total Employed (Jobs) in Prior Lake 8,358 100.0% Employed in Prior Lake but Living Outside 6,825 81.7% Employed and Living in Prior Lake 1,533 18.3% Workers Living in Prior Lake 12,999 100.0% Living in Prior Lake but Employed Outside 11,466 88.2% Living and Employed in Prior Lake 1,533 11.8% City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 10 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota WORKFORCE Prior Lake offers a diverse labor force. According to the 2015 American Community Survey, US. Census, 24% of Prior Lake’s residents were employed in the Sales and Office Occupations, 20% in Management, Business and Financial occupations, 12% in Service occupations, 11% in Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts and Media and 10% in Production, Transportation and Material Moving occupations. The chart below illustrates the number of Prior Lake residents, 16+ years of age in each of the occupational categories. Occupations of Prior Lake Residents, 16+ Years of Age, 2011-2015 ACS, US Census 3,098 2,568 1,468 1,350 1,239 1,148 1,056 793 Sales and office occupations Management, business and financial occupations Service occupations Education, legal, community service, arts and media occupations Production, transporation and material moving occupations Natural resources, construction and maintenance Computer, engineering and science occupations The Dakota-Scott Counties WorkForce Centers with locations in West St. Paul, Burnsville and Shakopee are ready, willing and able to help with recruitment and hiring efforts and already has a strong track record working with businesses in the county with pre-hire paperwork, drug screens and background checks. Beyond, the strong local connections with job seekers we’d coordinate services with WorkForce Centers throughout the region. Examples of how the Dakota-Scott WorkForce Centers help area employers with hiring and recruitment include:  Job Fairs. Part of the key to the success of these events is that the Department of Employment and Economic Development has an extensive email distribution list which reaches thousands of job seekers.  WorkForce Centers also have weekly hiring events where employers can meet with job seekers.  The Dakota Scott Workforce Development Board is comprised of up to 27 members from across the 2 counties; with more than ½ representing the private sector. It has a strong focus working with employers and job seekers and is noted for developing innovative employment and training approaches. One example is that the Burnsville WorkForce Center is co-located with Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College on a non-campus site which provides outstanding connectivity amongst the organizations and benefits employers and adult learners..  The State of Minnesota has a website, which is free for employers and job seekers – www.minnesotaworks.net. City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 11 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota WORKFORCE Source: U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap. All data for most recent year, 2015 Educated Workforce Prior Lake offers a highly educated labor force with an estimated 96.2% of residents achieving a high school degree or higher and 43.6% receiving a bachelor’s degree or higher. (Source: 2011 -2015 American Community Survey, US Census). Labor Pool of Workers with Jobs in Prior Lake, 2015 Prior Lake isn’t limited only to workers who reside in the community. We are able to attract workers from the entire metropolitan area. According to 2015, OnTheMap Census data, Prior Lake draws employees from numerous metropolitan areas including Shakopee, Savage, Burnsville, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Bloomington, St. Paul, Apple Valley, New Prague and numerous other communities. City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 12 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SmartLink Transit For residents in Scott and Carver Counties, SmartLink is your premier mobility management service, including Dial-A-Ride. Smart Link can get you anywhere in the seven county metro area (in some cases, you may need to transfer to another transportation provider). Minnesota Valley Transit Authority The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is the public transportation agency for seven suburbs located approximately 15 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, and Rosemount in Dakota County; and Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake in Scott County. MVTA also provides the Scott County-to-downtown Minneapolis express bus service, originally known as BlueXpress. Land to Air Express Land to Air provides shuttle service -- the "169 Connection" -- throughout many stops along the 169 Corridor. No parking issues, no fighting traffic, and no trouble with the weather! Source: https://www.scottcountymn.gov/1077/Public-Transportation City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 13 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota EDUCATION Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Prior Lake/Savage Area School District 719 serves Prior Lake, Savage and surrounding townships. It is home to six elementary schools, one early childhood center; including Spanish Immersion kindergarten; a school for gifted learners in grades 3-5; two middle schools for grades 6-8; an Alternative Learning Program for students in grades 7-8; an Area Learning Center for students in grades 9-12; and one high school serving students in grades 9-12. There is also a Charter School, Aspen Academy (K-8), and several private schools including: Prior Lake Christian Academy (K-12), St. Michael's Catholic School (K-8) and St. Paul's Lutheran School (K-8). Prior Lake-Savage Area ISD No. 719 Computer Science Offerings Elementary  Beginning in 2017-18, all students K-5 will learn fundamental computer science skills. Media Specialists will lead this learning with students, following a specialized, “designed for PLSAS” curriculum that integrates ISTE and CSTA standards. The curriculum utilizes resources from Code.org and integrates both hands-on and digital activities to develop students’ skills.  Extensions: Students will have opportunities to apply and extend their skills through a variety of extracurricular offerings through before and after school programs such as KidsCo and Community Ed. Middle School  Beginning in 2018-19, students will have the opportunity to elective courses which focus on specific aspects of computer science (i.e. coding, networking, etc.). These classes will be developed using resources from Project Lead the Way and will integrate hands-on STEM project-based learning with Computer Science.  Current Extracurricular Activities:  SWAT team where students have the opportunity to apply and extend their skills through participation in the middle school SWAT team. This team tackles a variety of technology and computer science related challenges  Girl Code which is an after school club, specifically focused on closing the gender gap in Computer Science.  Junior Lego League High School  Beginning in 2018-19, students will have the opportunity to take elective courses which focus on specific aspects of computer science (i.e. coding, networking, etc.). These classes will be developed using resources from Project Lead the Way and will integrate hands-on STEM project-based learning with Computer Science.  Current Extracurricular Activities:  Robotics and SWAT Team (coming soon) City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 14 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota INCOME Prior Lake has a high disposable income, with a median income over $100,000 in the submarket, which allows opportunities to support local businesses with the purchase of goods and services. City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 15 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota Approximately 495 acres is currently available at 4836 140th Street NE and Eagle Creek Avenue NE in Prior Lake. Below is an aerial view of the site, located along CR 42 which is one of the fastest growing corridors in the metro. This includes 1,360 +/- feet on Prior Lake, land with rolling hills and beautiful vistas. The property is served with municipal water and sewer. The property is listed with Gaughan Companies: 651-464-5700 or email: TomOpsahl@GaughanCompanies.com or DanHebert@GaughanCompanies.com. SITE City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 16 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota FIBER Scott County is composed of seven cities, eleven townships, ten school districts, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Scott County has been engaging in real meaningful cooperation since 2002 when the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) was created. In 2007 Scott County, in collaboration with SCALE, began constructing the largest government-owned high-speed network, at that time in the state and one of the nation’s biggest. It is an extensive fiber network consisting of over 1,000 miles of County owned dark fiber. It is maintained exclusively by the Zayo Group, a national leader (provider) in fiber network communications. Scott County’s fiber network has direct connections capable of providing diverse and redundant 10 gigabit (or even greater gigabit) capacities out of the region as well as to multiple Tier III and Tier IV data centers in the region including the Capitol campus in St. Paul and to the 511 building in downtown Minneapolis, which in turn provides a portal to the world. The 511 Building Telecommunications “Carrier Hotel” offers highly safeguarded, round -the-clock access to the internet as well as critical space to back-up data and offsite disaster recovery. The facility is equipped for data centers, collocation and web hosting, as well as multi-tenant telecommunication switching, fiber network service providers, and optical cable backbones. The County additionally has dark fiber connections to the NCC Building in Omaha, Nebraska, also a “carrier hotel” for increased diversity and regional security. This connection is expected to be live by summer of 2018. There are currently five major and diverse fiber exits out of the County. Regional Fiber Map City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 17 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota UTILITIES Water City of Prior Lake: (952) 447-9894 The City of Prior Lake operates seven wells. Six wells go to the treatment plant and the seventh well is used during peak summer production periods. Three aquifers exist in Prior Lake: the Jordan, the Franconia Ironton Galesville (FIG) and the Mt. Simon. Five of the City's the wells pump from the Jordan and are between 345 and 372 feet deep; two pump from the FIG which is 630 feet below ground. The City's daily maximum is 7.5 Million Gallons per Day (MGD). LOCAL HAULERS Buckingham Disposal 5980 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 226-6441 Certified Recycling 14305 Ewing Ave, Burnsville, MN 55306 (952) 894-1448 Dick's Sanitation P.O. Box 769, Lakeville, MN 55044 (952) 469-2239 Republic Services 9813 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie MN,55347 (952) 941-5174 Suburban Waste Services 12400 Princeton Ave S., Savage, MN 55378 (952) 937-8900 Waste Management 1901 Ames Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-1100 Sewer City of Prior Lake: (952) 447-9800 The City of Prior Lake's Public Works Department is responsible for inspecting and maintaining 107 miles of sanitary collection system infrastructure, 41 sanitary lift stations and 2,809 sanitary manholes to ensure uninterrupted collection of wastewater. The Metropolitan Council and Environmental Services (MCES) Division of the Met Council is responsible for Sanitary sewer treatment and disposal at the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. Garbage City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 18 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The City of Prior Lake has a variety of potential financial incentives the city may be able to offer to help offset certain development costs. We are happy to meet with businesses to identify programs that may be applicable. Job Training Assistance The Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership (MJSP) program provides grants of up to $400,000 to educational institutions that partner with businesses to develop new-job training or retraining for existing employees. Funds may be used for training related costs or education infrastructure improvements necessary to support businesses located or intending to locate in the region. A cash or in -kind contribution from the business must match program funds one-to-one. Metropolitan Council Sewer Access Charge (SAC) Credits The City of Prior Lake has SAC units available and will consider using these credits to offset the Metropolitan Council SAC fees. The actual SAC unit determination for the building will be made by the Metropolitan Council after blueprints for the building are submitted. Tax Abatement or Tax Increment Financing The City of Prior Lake may consider tax abatement or tax increment financing for qualified projects. Approval of abatement requests are evaluated on a case by case basis. Upon receiving a formal application for economic assistance, governing bodies of the city and/or county will evaluate the request and make decisions based on a variety of factors. Prior Lake staff cannot represent the outcome without going through the formal application process. We would be happy to work with businesses in this process. Minnesota Investment Fund The City of Prior Lake is willing to work with qualified industrial, manufacturing and technology -related industries to determine eligibility for the MN Department of Employment’s Minnesota Investment Fund Program. This program provides low interest financing for projects that add new workers and retain high quality jobs in the state. Applications for the program must be submitted through the City. MN Job Creation Fund Manufacturers, warehouse, distribution and some information technology operations, who plan to hire a minimum of ten new employees, and invest at least $500,000 in real property within one year, may be eligible for the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Job Creation Fund. City staff is happy to work with businesses to review eligibility requirements for this program which provides rebates on eligible capital investment expenditures. Again, applications for the program must be submitted through the City. City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 19 Vierling Family Property - CR 42 Corridor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota CONTACT INFORMATION The success of any project is dependent on a relationship that establishes trust between all stakeholders. Your Prior Lake/ Scott County Team is ready to talk with you to discuss more about what we have to offer. Please feel free to contact us at the phone numbers or emails below. City of Prior Lake Casey McCabe Community Development Director Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 cmccabe@cityofpriorlake.com Direct: 952.447.9815 Main: 952.447.9800 Scott County First Stop Shop Stacy Crakes Business Development Director Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 scrakes@scottfss.org 952-496-8613 Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Prior Lake is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by providing quality services which result in a safe and healthy community; recreation and leisure opportunities; preservation and effective use of lakes, parks and other natural resources, economic vitality; and the promotion of partnerships, volunteerism and civic pride.