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PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA
Monday, July 9, 2018 – 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/2018/July 9, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. June 11, 2018 4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Development Update (06/30/2018) 5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6. PRESENTATIONS
A. None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. No Public Hearings Scheduled 8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Economic Development Website Update
B. Downtown Property Maps
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Owned Property Electric Upgrades
B. Credit River Township Agreement for Annexation
10. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
B. Commissioner Comments
C. Construction Projects Business Impact Game Plan
11. 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”
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Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 11, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
PRESIDENT CHROMY called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid,
Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. Also present were Community Development Director McCabe and Planner Schwabe.
Guests present were Stacy Crakes and Jo Foust with the Scott County First Stop Shop and Ron Martin, Kim
Prchal, Wade Larson, Sandi Fleck, Stephanie Carroll, Tommy Hesch, Jeff Petschl with the Business Engagement
Committee.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY BRAID, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF A
PRESENTATION BY STACY CRAKES AND JO FOUST AS ITEM 6A. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid,
Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. April 9, 2018
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 9, 2018 MEETING
MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
B. April 30, 2018
MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 30, 2018 MEET-
ING MINUTES. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried
5-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Development Update (05/31/2018)
DIRECTOR MCCABE provided an overview of the residential and commercial building permit year to date
totals, commercial activity and an update on annexation requests.
B. EDA Revenue & Expenditure Report
DIRECTOR MCCABE gave an update on the current EDA revenues and expenditures.
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BOUCHER-HOESE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Ayes
by Chromy, Braid, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
5. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. PRESENTATIONS A. Development Leads
CRAKES provided a brief history of how Scott County First Stop Shop (FSS) historically obtained leads and
the programs utilized including DEED, Greater MSP and MNCAR. FSS currently utilizes a program via
MNCAR called “Catalyst” to view and/or search available properties which are then entered into their
Salesforce System.
FOUST shared examples of what the MNCAR/Catalyst leads typically contain.
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CRAKES stated that City Staff typically gets involved with the DEED and Greater MSP leads, as those pro-
spects are usually already vetted and may move forward at a faster pace.
BRIGGS questioned events and/or activities that FSS has been involved in to promote area communities.
CRAKES stated that in 2013 and 2014 a broker event was held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, which was
open to all communities in Scott County. Ms. Crakes stated that FSS would be available and interested to
assist with broker events in the future.
BRIGGS shared that he is looking forward to taking a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach to
promoting the City of Prior Lake and soliciting new commercial and industrial businesses.
CRAKES explained that there are reports available upon request related to leads.
EDA members thanked Ms. Crakes and Ms. Foust for their time and hard work associated with promoting the
City of Prior Lake.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearings
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. EDA Special Revenue Fund Approval - Next Steps
DIRECTOR MCCABE congratulated the EDA on the City Council approval of the EDA Special Revenue Fund.
Approximately $475,000 exists in the fund; however, approximately $375,000 is available for distribution
which would allow approximately $100,000 balance to remain as recommended previously by Finance Direc-
tor Erickson.
MCCABE distributed a map of downtown parcels developed by Staff and discussion followed related to op-
portunities for investment.
CHROMY stated that the EDA may want to focus on what the vision is for residents as well as those working
and/or passing through Prior Lake related to the aesthetics of Prior Lake after the road improvement/con-
struction projects are complete.
BRIGGS suggested a weighted system for fund allocation based on the location of the parcel, size of the
parcel/contiguous parcel(s) that may unlock additional opportunities.
SHEEHAN-KERBER shared that solutions to alleviate parking concerns should also be prioritized.
MCCABE clarified that EDA funds could also be used to incentivize projects; not necessarily only for acqui-
sition.
BRAID questioned the parcels currently in the downtown area that are legal, non-conforming and suggested
the use of funds to bring parcels into compliance.
PRCHAL recommended focusing any future marketing materials on where the City is headed via the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and bringing forward the information in a unified fashion.
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Discussion followed regarding downtown parcels and next steps related to city-owned parcels.
CHROMY referenced an RFP for downtown redevelopment which was distributed in 2011 which resulted in
minimal responses that were primarily residential.
PETSCHL suggested visuals be added to the landscape so potential future developers could better under-
stand the future right-of-way locations.
MOTION BY CHROMY, SECONDED BY SHEEHAN-KERBER, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THREE
MAPS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION AS FOLLOWS:
1) Map identifying city owned parcels that may be opportunities for redevelopment that reflects the new
HWY13/CSAH 21 road alignment, legal, non-conforming parcels in the downtown area, areas of recent
investment, and zoning data.
2) Map showing new HWY 13/CSAH 21 road alignment and possible transportation improvements and po-
tential associated properties.
3) Map to reflect new road alignment and conforming parcels that may be opportunities for redevelopment.
Ayes by Chromy, Braid, Briggs, Sheehan-Kerber and Boucher-Hoese. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Joint EDA / BEC Discussion Topics
a. Economic Development Web Page Enhancements
DIRECTOR MCCABE provided an overview of the economic development related pages/information
that are proposed to be incorporated into the City of Prior Lake website.
MCCABE shared that there are no out of pocket costs associated with the proposed website update.
PRCHAL shared that additional information should be included related to commercial building re-
quirements and forms.
SHEEHAN-KERBER suggested adding testimonials from individuals to showcase the experience of
others starting or moving their business to Prior Lake.
CARROLL stated that there are more opportunities with the website to better market the community.
EDA DIRECTED STAFF TO OBTAIN A QUOTE FROM A WEB DEVELOPMENT VENDER(S) FOR
A SEPARATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE WITH EDITING RIGHTS AND MAINTE-
NANCE AND/OR ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CURRENT WEBSITE.
b. Commercial Traffic During Construction
PRCHAL informed those in attendance that the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted
a meeting for its members with the topic of surviving and thriving during construction. Ms. Prchal
shared the BEC prepared flyers identifying resources related to the construction project(s) and the
BEC will be sharing them with businesses in the upcoming months. Ms. Prchal commented on recent
BEC commercial area liaison visits that were completed in the downtown area and stated that busi-
ness owners were thankful and appreciative of the outreach.
PETSCHL stated that EDA participation in communicating information during construction would be
very helpful. Mr. Petschl expressed that timely and accurate information is very important for busi-
nesses, so they can communicate with their customers, employees and delivery servicers.
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BRIGGS questioned if downtown business owners and employees would be willing to park outside
of the downtown district during construction if alternative parking options were provided. Mr. Briggs
stated the BEC may want to consider alternate parking options for business owners and employees
to keep prime parking spaces available for customers during construction.
CARROLL commented on the construction project occurring in the 50th and France area of Edina.
Ms. Carroll stated they are offering shuttle or valet service during construction and there may be a
desire during certain events or provide shuttle service for employees in Prior Lake. She also stated
there is a lot of signage with messages such as, ‘thank you for your patience’ or ‘it will be worth the
wait’ and felt these signs communicated a positive message about the construction project.
BRAID informed the EDA and BEC members that the City Council has hired a consultant to focus
on business communication with the Duluth Avenue / Park Nicollet project. Mr. Braid was hopeful
there would be tips and lessons learned that can be used during the CH21/Hwy 13 project. He also
stressed the importance of the ‘buy local’ message and stated that all things being equal, local pref-
erence should be considered for those businesses in the construction areas.
MOTION BY BRIGGS AND SECOND BY BRAID TO FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION TO THE
CITY COUNCIL THAT THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT DURING ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES FROM BUSINESSES IN
THE AFFECTED AREAS. Ayes by Chromy, Sheehan-Kerber, Braid, Briggs and Boucher-Hoese.
The motion carried 5-0.
CARROLL encouraged the person hired for additional communication during construction projects
coordinate with the BEC, so the information can be shared with businesses in all commercial areas
because all businesses will be affected, not just in the immediate construction areas.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Updates
None.
B. Commissioner Comments
None.
C. Construction Projects Business Impact Game Plan
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BRAID, SECONDED BY BRIGGS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With all in favor, the meeting
adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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Frank Boyles, Executive Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
AGENDA #: 4A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM:
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this consent agenda item is to review the residential and com-
mercial development update as of June 30, 2018.
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 development
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: July 5, 2018
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 June 30, 2018.
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of
Permits
Declared
Value
Number of Permits
% Increase / (% Decrease)
Declared Value
% Increase / (% Decrease)
Single Family Dwellings 51 $18,674,376.00 40 $12,915,000.00 27.50 44.59
Townhouses (# units)39 $6,463,400.00 0 $0.00 3900.00 ###
Multiple Units 0 $0.00 1 $8,787,000.00 (100.00)n/a
New
Commercial Industrial & Commercial 1 $1,600,000.00 0 $0.00 100.00 ###
Residential 410 $4,036,467.00 396 $2,218,057.00 3.54 81.98
Industrial & Commercial 15 $2,763,400.00 6 $347,500.00 150.00 ###
Mechanical 332 $0.00 280 $0.00 18.57 n/a
Mechanical (SF & TH)360 $0.00 156 $0.00 130.77 n/a
TOTALS 1208 $33,537,643.00 879 $24,267,557.00 37.43 38.20
t Mechanical permits include but are not limited to furnaces, water heaters, softeners, and fireplaces. They are flat-rate permit fees.
Increase / (Decrease)2018 Year to Date 2017 Year to Date
New
Residential
Additions
and
Alterations
tt Mechanical (SF & TH) permits include required plumbing, heating, sewer and water and fireplace permits for new single family residences They are flat-rate permit fees
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
AGENDA #: 8A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE UPDATE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss a City of Prior Lake economic de-
velopment focused website.
History
During the June 11, 2018 EDA meeting, Business Engagement Committee mem-
bers were in attendance to share proposed economic development related up-
dates to the City of Prior Lake website. Following discussion, the EDA directed
staff to obtain a quote from a web development vendor for a separate economic
development website.
Current Circumstance
City staff has requested a quote from Bufflehead Web Design, who assisted city
staff with the creation and maintenance of the current City of Prior Lake website.
Staff is hopeful a quote will be available to share with the EDA on July 9th.
Conclusion
City staff has requested funding in the 2019 budget for a City website update. The
EDA should discuss whether they wish to pursue a stand-alone economic devel-
opment website at this time or if it would be more appropriate to incorporate the
economic development website enhancements with a city website update in 2019.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
New business attraction through website enhancements and marketing has been
identified in the EDA Business Plan as an eligible use of EDA Special Revenue
Funds. The EDA Special Revenue Fund has an estimated fund balance of
$475,000; approximately $100,000 of this fund balance should be retained for
cash flow purposes.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second to provide direction to staff related to economic develop-
ment website enhancements.
2. Continue discussion at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
1. Alternative #1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
AGENDA #: 8B
PREPARED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
Casey McCabe
AGENDA ITEM: DOWNTOWN PROPERTY MAPS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to review downtown property maps.
History
The EDA Enabling Resolution was amended by the City Council on May 21st to
include language which allows the EDA to utilize EDA Special Revenue Funds
to facilitate economic development initiatives identified in the EDA Business
Plan. In addition, the City Council approved a transfer of $300,000 from the Prior
Lake General Fund to the EDA Special Revenue Fund.
Funds from the EDA Special Revenue Fund may be used by the EDA to accom-
plish the following economic development initiatives: i) property acquisition; ii)
storefront rehabilitation; iii) direction and promotional signage, such as banner
poles visitor kiosks or wayfinding signage; iv) economic development and rede-
velopment loans and incentives; v) new business attraction through website en-
hancements and marketing; vi) efforts to facilitate commercial development and
redevelopment; and vii) enhancing the character of commercial areas.
Current Circumstances
As a follow up to the City Council approval of the EDA 2018 Business Plan and
transfer of funds from the Prior Lake General Fund to the EDA Special Revenue
Fund, the EDA discussed how they would like to proceed with the identified eco-
nomic development initiatives at their June 11th meeting. At this meeting, the
EDA directed staff to prepare downtown property maps identifying parcels the
EDA may wish to pursue for future acquisition and/or redevelopment.
Brian Welch, Prior Lake’s Information System Coordinator, has prepared the at-
tached maps for EDA review. The first attachment includes the proposed
HWY13/CH 21 road alignment and identifies non-conforming uses, city owned
properties, and zoning districts. The second attachment eliminates the zoning
layers so only the proposed HWY13/CH 21 road alignment, non-conforming
uses and city owned properties are identified. Mr. Welch is also preparing addi-
tional maps for EDA discussion, which will be available at the July 9th meeting.
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Conclusion
EDA members should review the attached maps and provide direction to staff
related to any final revisions at the July 9th meeting.
ISSUES: It is assumed any parcels the EDA may consider acquiring in the future would
be purchased from a willing seller at a fair market value.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The EDA Special Revenue Fund has an estimated fund balance of $475,000;
approximately $100,000 of this fund balance should be retained for cash flow
purposes.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second providing direction to staff related to any necessary revi-
sions to the downtown property maps.
2. Continue discussion at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Alternative #1
Downtown Property Maps
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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
AGENDA #: 9A
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: CITY OWNED PROPERTY ELECTRIC UPGRADES
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The City of Prior Lake received a request to assist with costs related to electric
improvements for a city owned property at 16220 Main Avenue.
History
The City of Prior Lake entered into a lease agreement with Pete & Jen Joas (Ur-
banhalo) in September 2014 for the 720 square foot city owned retail space at
16220 Main Avenue SE. The tenants have leased the space since November
2014. The current lease term expires on October 31, 2018; however, there is
mutual a two-year renewal term available.
Current Circumstance
The tenants have decided to change their focus from the previous boutique to an
ice cream shop. As part of this transition, the electric services in the building need
to be upgraded to handle the kitchen equipment and freezer needs. The tenants
have obtained an estimate of $6,550 from Provo Electric, Inc. The estimate in-
cludes a 200 AMP Meter, demolition of old wiring and installation of new wiring
and outlets. The tenants have requested the city of Prior Lake assist with some
of the estimated improvement costs.
Conclusion
The proposed improvements would not only benefit the current tenants but would
also benefit future tenants of the city owned property.
If the EDA feels it is appropriate, funds from the EDA Special Revenue Fund may
be used. These funds are available for use by the EDA to accomplish certain
economic development initiatives, including: economic development and redevel-
opment loans and incentives; efforts to facilitate commercial development and re-
development; and enhancing the character of commercial areas.
If the EDA does not feel it is appropriate to utilize special revenue funds to assist
this project, the commission may recommend the city to amortize the improvement
costs over a lease renewal term or provide another assistance recommendation.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Potential costs related to financial assistance with electric upgrades.
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ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second to provide financial assistance from the EDA Special Rev-
enue Fund in an amount deemed appropriate by the EDA to assist with electric
upgrade costs at 16220 Main Avenue SE.
2. Motion and second to decline assisting with electric upgrade costs at 16220
Main Avenue SE.
3. Continue discussion at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
ATTACHMENT:
1. Alternative #1
1. Estimate for Electric Work
Provo Electric Inc.
10725 Robert Lane
Rogers, MN 55374
(763)807-2279
tpprovo@embarqmail.com
ESTIMATE
ADDRESS
Pete Joas
eat and treats
16220 main ave
prior lake
SHIP TO
Pete Joas
eat and treats
16220 main ave
prior lake
ESTIMATE #1802
DATE 06/18/2018
DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
50
Permit
1 245.00 245.00
51.750
200 AMP Meter w/Disconnect & Service Wire change out
1 1,700.00 1,700.00
135
Overhead Service Upcharge
1 245.00 245.00
1
Demo old wiring
1 500.00 500.00
1
wire new kitchen for outlets required for equipment(fridge,
freezer, pizza, etc.)
cut up floor where needed to get to and go thru the attic
everywhere else
1 3,860.00 3,860.00
****THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE AND PRICE MAY ADJUST
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CONDITIONS****
****PROVO ELECTRIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
FLOOR, CEILING OR SHEETROCK REPAIR****
TOTAL $6,550.00
Accepted By Accepted Date
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
AGENDA #: 9B
PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Credit River Township Agreement for Annexation
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
On Monday, July 16th, the City Council will be considering an application to annex
approximately 9.35 acres of land to the City of Prior Lake from Credit River
Township. The purpose of this agenda item is for EDA to discuss the potential
annexation as it relates to economic development and to allow review of the
attached Agreement for Annexation.
History
Leira Properties LLC, has petitioned the City of Prior Lake to annex
approximately 9.35 acres of land in Section 7 of Credit River Township pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes 414.033, Subd. 2 (3). The property is adjacent to the City
of Prior Lake southeastern limits and generally in the northwest corner of Credit
River Township.
Under Minnesota Statutes 414.033, Subdivision 2 (3), a municipal council may
by ordinance declare land annexed to the municipality if : 1) the land abuts the
municipality; 2) the area to be annexed is 120 acres or less, 3) the area to be
annexed is not presently served by public wastewater facilities or public
wastewater facilities are not otherwise available, and 4) the municipality receives
a petition for annexation from all the property owners of the land.
Current Circumstances
During the application review process, city staff and Annexation Task Force
members identified a few potential issues that should be addressed prior to
making a recommendation to the City Council related to the annexation request.
The primary issues related to, i) future intersection improvements at
CH21/Revere Avenue including the future extension of Revere Avenue to 170th
Street; ii) future land use and zoning designations; and iii) wellhead protection
area and timing of the utility connections.
The City Attorney has prepared the attached Agreement for Annexation of
Whitney Property in Credit River Township to address the comments raised by
city staff and Annexation Task Force members. It is staff’s recommendation the
City Council approve the annexation of this parcel conditioned upon the property
owner entering into the Agreement for Annexation with the City of Prior Lake.
Conclusion
There are several reasons the EDA may support approval of the annexation
request, including:
An opportunity to secure right-of-way for a future extension of Revere Avenue
to 170th street;
The ability to ensure protections for future development in this wellhead
protection area;
The diversification of the city’s tax base through additional commercial
development opportunities;
Ability to enhance the entrance to the city through commercial development
and redevelopment; and
Capitalizing on the investment in public utilities available to serve this area.
The intersection of Revere Avenue (CH87) and CH21 has long been identified
by city and county officials as an intersection in need of functional and safety
improvements. As the city’s industrial park grows and the annexed land to the
south on Revere Avenue develops, this intersection will be a key egress and
access point on County Road 21 when first entering the city.
If annexed, the subject property would provide additional commercial/industrial
property, which is needed in the City of Prior Lake. Prior Lake has approximately
35 acres of vacant shovel-ready commercial property and approximately 25
acres of vacant shovel-ready business park and industrial property. According
to the 2017 Commercial and Industrial Demand Analysis completed for Scott
County by Maxfield Research, Prior Lake has a demand for an additional 1.3
million square feet of retail, office and industrial development by the year 2040;
this level of development will require approximately 140 acres of land to
accommodate the projected demand. This land is contiguous to both the
Welcome Avenue Industrial and Deerfield Industrial parks and a logical addition
to the two.
The site is located along the CH21 corridor and serves as a gateway into the city.
The addition of this parcel to the City of Prior Lake would allow the city an
opportunity to coordinate the types of land uses and architectural standards
through the zoning ordinance to ensure a high quality commercial development
as a focal point as residents and visitors enter and leave the community. Once
annexation takes place, if the EDA and Council find it appropriate, the city may
want to focus on assisting with the redevelopment of commercial/industrial
properties near the CH21/Revere Avenue intersection.
Due to the attached agreement referencing potential use of tax increment
financing which may be available to assist with future intersection or site
improvement costs and the probable development of commercial and/or
industrial properties on this parcel, staff felt it would be appropriate for the EDA
to review the Agreement for Annexation and provide a recommendation to the
City Council related to the annexation application.
ISSUES:
While the action of a present council cannot bind a future council, it seems likely
that the city’s only interest for future annexation in Credit River Township would
be the parcels to the immediate north of this property, totaling about 38 acres, for
many of the same reasons articulated above.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Approval of the annexation will allow the development of the property within the
City limits, which will increase the City tax base. The property owner or future
developer will be responsible for the costs related to any future utility extensions.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and Second to recommend the City Council approve the annexation
request, including recommended amendments, if any, to the Agreement for
Annexation.
2. Motion and second to recommend the City Council deny the annexation
request based on findings for support of denial.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Alternative No. 1.
1. Location Map
2. Agreement for Annexation
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EAGLE CREEK AV SE
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AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION OF WHITNEY PROPERTY
CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Leira
Properties, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Owner”) and the City of Prior
Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Owner is the fee owner of property in Credit River Township located
at 6025 170th Street E, Prior Lake, MN 55372 and legally described on attached Exhibit A
(“Property”).
WHEREAS, Owner has filed a petition with the City requesting that the City annex
the Property pursuant to Minn. Stat. 414.033, Subd. 2 (3).
WHEREAS, the Property is at the intersection of Highway 21, Highway 87 and
170th Street East and it is expected that the intersection will be re-constructed and possibly
re-aligned within the next several years (“Intersection Project”).
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the City’s wellhead protection district.
WHEREAS, the City is willing to annex the Property upon Owner’s compliance
with certain conditions as set forth in this Agreement relating to the Intersection Project
and the development and use of the Property.
WHEREAS, Owner agrees to comply with this Agreement and all conditions set
forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, based on the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
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2. Right-of-Way Dedication. Owner shall execute and convey to the City the right-
of-way easement attached as Exhibit B, within 30 days of the execution of this
Agreement. Upon completion of the Intersection Project, the City shall convey back
to the Owner any unneeded right-of-way. In addition, upon completion of the
Intersection Project, the City shall work with Scott County to determine if any of
the existing County right-of-way to the west of the Property can be conveyed to the
Owner and if so, will assist with the conveyance.
3. Tax Increment Financing. The City may use tax increment financing (“TIF”) on
the Property to help fund the Intersection Project. Owner agrees to cooperate with
the City in relation to any TIF funding and acknowledges that any such TIF funding
shall be used for the Intersection Project or as otherwise directed by the City.
4. Development and Use of Property.
a. Owner acknowledges that the City does not intend to connect the Property
to sewer and water until the Intersection Project is complete. City hereby
waives the one-year connection requirement set forth in City Code until the
Intersection Project is complete.
b. Owner acknowledges that the Property shall be developed only for
commercial and/or industrial uses consistent with the Property’s location in
the wellhead protection district. Any use or development of the Property
shall be subject to all standard City review and approvals.
5. Annexation. Upon Owner’s execution of this Agreement and the recording of the
Agreement with the Scott County Recorder’s Office, City shall file an ordinance
annexing the Property with the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
6. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Owner shall indemnify, defend and hold
the City, its Council, agents, employees, attorneys and representatives harmless
against and in respect of any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings,
liens, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages, recoveries, and
deficiencies, including interest, penalties, and attorneys’ fees, that the City incurs or
suffers, which arise out of, result from or relate to the annexation of the Property or
this Agreement. The responsibility to indemnify and hold the City harmless from
claims arising out of or resulting from the actions or inactions of the City, its Council,
agents, employees, and representatives does not extend to any willful or intentional
misconduct on the part of any of these individuals.
7. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall run with the Property and bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
8. Severability. In the event any provisions of this Agreement shall be held invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall
not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof, and the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereb y.
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9. Waiver. Failure of either party at any time to require performance of any provision
of this Agreement shall not affect its right to require full performance thereof at any
time thereafter and the waiver by either party of a breach of any such provision
shall not be taken or held to be a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof or as
nullifying the effectiveness of such provision.
10. Reimbursement of Fees and Costs. Any fees or costs incurred by the City
associated with enforcing any of the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to City staff, engineering and attorney’s fees,
shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner. The Owner agrees that if Owner fails
to pay any invoiced amount within 30 days of receipt thereof, the City may assess
the invoiced amount against the Property.
11. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern all questions and
interpretations concerning the validity and construction of this Agreement and the
legal relations and performance obligations between the parties. The appropriate
venue and jurisdiction for any litigation hereunder shall be those courts located
within Scott County, Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the federal courts
involving parties herein shall be in the appropriate federal court within the State of
Minnesota.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final and complete agreement
of the parties and shall supersede and replace any prior oral or written agreements
between City and Owner. Any subsequent modification must be in writing signed
by both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have hereunto set their hands as
of the date set forth above.
LEIRA PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2018
by ________________ the _______________________ of Leira Properties, LLC a Minnesota
limited liability company on behalf of the company.
Notary Public
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CITY OF PROIR LAKE
By: Kirt Briggs
Its: Mayor
By: Frank Boyles
Its: City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2018
by Kirt Briggs, Mayor and Frank Boyles, City Manager of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota
municipal corporation on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
This Instrument Drafted By:
Hoff Barry, P.A.
775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 160
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Property
The West 919.00 feet (as measured at right angles) of that part of the North half of the
Northwest Quarter (N ½ of NW ¼) of Section 7, Township 114, Range 21, Scott County,
Minnesota, lying North of the Northerly right of way line of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul Railway Company, Scott County, Minnesota. (PID 049070010)
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Exhibit B
Right-of-Way Easement
PERMANENT EASEMENT
Leira Properties, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Grantor”) hereby
grants and conveys this _________ day of ______________, 2018 to the City of Prior
Lake, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota
(“Grantee”) a permanent easement (“Easement”) for the following uses and purposes and
subject to the following terms and conditions on, over, under and across real property in
the County of Scott, State of Minnesota legally described on attached Exhibit A
(“Easement Parcel”).
1. Uses and Purposes.
The Easement shall be for right-of-way, drainage and utility purposes.
Grantor hereby conveys all grasses, shrubs, trees and natural growth on the Easement
Parcel. Grantee shall have the right to use and remove all earthen materials, structures,
improvements and obstructions which lie within the boundaries of the Easement Parcel,
including the right of clearing the Easement Parcel to allow for the use of the land as stated
herein. The Easement includes the right of the Grantee, its contractors, agents, and
employees to enter the Easement Parcel at all reasonable times for the purpose of locating,
constructing, reconstructing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, altering and repairing
within the Easement Parcel public right-of-way, drainage and utilities or other public
facilities or improvements of any type that are not inconsistent with right-of-way, drainage
and utility use.
The Easement also includes the right to cut, trim, or remove from the Easement Parcel
trees, shrubs, or other vegetation as in the Grantee's judgment unreasonably interfere with
the Easement or facilities of the Grantee, its successors or assigns.
2. Nonexclusive.
The Easement shall be nonexclusive; provided, however, this Easement shall be prior
to and superior to any other easement hereinafter granted. Any future easement shall be
subject to and subordinate to, and shall not interfere with, the Easement without the
consent, in writing, of Grantee.
3. Duration of Easement.
The Easement shall be perpetual, shall run with the land, shall be binding upon
Grantor and its successors and assigns and shall be for the benefit of Grantee and its
successors and assigns.
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WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused these presents to be executed as of the
day and year aforesaid.
LEIRA PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2018
by ________________ the _______________________ of Leira Properties, LLC a Minnesota
limited liability company on behalf of the company.
__________________________________
Notary Public
Drafted By:
Hoff Barry, P.A.
775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 160
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description for Easement Parcel
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