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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 19, 1999 PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, July 19, 1999 5:30 p.m. Fire Station City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Consent Agenda a) Approval of invoices. 5. Presentations None 6. Public Hearings None 7. Old Business a) Business Retention Interviews 1) Interview Assignments 2) Questions b) Review 1999-2000 Goals & Objectives c) Findings of Funding Report for CSAH 42 Frontage Roads 8. New Business a) Recommend EDA Budget and Levy for 2000. b) Award bids for wetland mitigation in Waterfront Passage Business Park. 9. Other Business None 10. Announcements or Correspondence a) Letter to Scott County BRA Regarding Memorandum of Understanding. b) For Sale Sign on 4.5 Acre Parcel. c) Letter to CSAH 21/TH 13 Property Owners. 11. Adjournment, 7:00 p.m. L:\99FILES\99EDA \EDAAGEND\AG071999.DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~.- PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, June 21, 1999 5:30 p.m. Fire Station City Council Chambers Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were President Barsness, Commissioners Kedrowski, Underferth and Jader, Executive Director Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Planning Director Rye, Planning Coordinator Kansier, Assistant City Manager Woodson, and City Engineer Greg IIkka. Commissioner Schenck was absent. Approval of May 17. 1999 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY Kedrowski, SECOND BY JADER, TO APPROVE THE MAY 17, 1999 MEETING MINUTES. VOTE: Ayes by Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: Consider Approval of Payment of Invoices MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY UNDERFERTH, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES. VOTE: Ayes by Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. BOYLES: Advised that the items shown on the list of invoices relate to previously directed work or the downtown redevelopment study, which is a partial payment billed by Hoisington Koegler as work progresses for both time and materials. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC I::IEARINGS: None. Q.LD BUSINESS: Review Notes from Joint Council/Planning commission/EDA Meeting BOYLES: Stated that in the absence of official minutes, the staff has compiled the notes from the joint meeting in order to summarize what was collectively determined as the three priorities for action. The priorities were (1) work with Scott-Rice Telephone to address expansion; (2) to prepare a comprehensive strategy and plan for encouraging office campuses; and (3) to identify steps to deal with development concerns for TJ Towing. Requested any comments from Commissioners. KEDROWSKI: Noted that his understanding was that Item 3 was not a large issue that should be specific to anyone business. UNDERFERTH: Agreed that Item 3 was discussed, but not identified as an overall strategy. Suggested mentioning that the item was discussed, but that it was not a specific priority directed at T J Towing. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 147-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 21, 1999 BOYLES: Advised that staff was directed to put together a plan that would provided a clearer picture on behalf of the City what we are seeking with respect to office campuses so that the EDA and staff would know what specifically the City has to offer and what the City can do. Memorandum of Understanding with Scott County HRA MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY UNDERFERTH TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SCOTT COUNTY HRA AS AMENDED. BOYLES: Noted the past direction of the EDA with respect to this issue, and the specific differences between a Memorandum of Understanding, as a statement of policy, and an actual mutual aid agreement which is a more specific commitment. Also noted that a joint powers agreement could be entered into at the time a more specific project was identified. Noted one change to the memorandum to include that the Recitals would be set forth as if specifically restated in the items adopted. VOTE: Ayes by Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. Business Surveys BOYLES: Stated that this is a follow-up item as to the procedure for completing the interviews of local businesses. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY UNDERFERTH TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO JULY 19TH AND IF NOT COMPLETED BY JUNE 30TH, STAFF IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSIGN BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE PROCESS. VOTE: Ayes by Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. JADER: Asked if the Chamber survey has been completed and if those results are available. More specifically asked what businesses were contacted. UNDERFERTH: Advised that 70 of the 100 Chamber businesses have been interviewed. At this point only preliminary results as to the Chamber are available. BYE: Commented that the list provided to EDA members were from the Chamber list. KEDROWSKI: Asked Commissioner Underferth if the Chamber interviews reflected a perception of the City, or whether the experiences were based on actual situations. UNOERFERTH: Commented that his theory is that perception is reality. The indication is that th~Y has the impression that the City is not on the side of the individual. BARSNESS: Suggested contacting other area Chambers to hear the results from other similar communities with respect to how those results compared to our results. JADER: Stated that he did received some information from the Duluth area Chamber of Commerce that he would like to compare keeping in mind that the Duluth study was done by an outside firm and as a part of a whole business retention program. UNOERFERTH: Commented that the Chamber study was done specifically with setting Chamber goals in 1:\ADVBODYS\EDA\MINUTES\99\062199.DOC 2 ~- Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 21, 1999 mind, not necessarily for City or EDA feedback. The results did fairly clearly demonstrate that the area businesses need the Chamber to be a voice for the business owner. NEw BUSINESS: Inventory of High-Density Residential Property BOYLES: Advised that the list of R-4 properties was compiled in response to an EDA directive. Briefly reviewed the details of the undeveloped property within the City. There was discussion among the Commissioners and staff as to the specific potential for development for properties including a parcel located on the southeast quadrant of Cty. Rd. 21 and TH13, a 1.7 acre parcel owned by the City at the intersection of Tower and Toronto, a 3D-acre parcel on Pike Lake Trail south of Cty. Rd. 42, a series of parcels totaling 205 acres located north of CSAH 42, a 90-acre parcel locate north of CSAH 42 and west of McKenna Road, and a 40-acre property north of CSAH 42 and east of Cty. Rd. 83 adjoining the west end of Hwy. 7. .BYE: Commented that one of the concerns when the Comprehensive Plan was developed and updated, was a concern that CSAH 42 didn't end up looking like it does in Savage and Burnsville. That is why there are not huge amounts of commercial/industrial zoning spreads from one end of CSAH 42 to the other. The property does provide the multi-family housing resource that community needs. BOYLES: Described the undesignated MUSA line proposal identified in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan currently under consideration by the Metropolitan Council. So, even though some properties discussed have no services, services may be provided under the new Comprehensive Plan. UNDERFERTH: Commented that now that properties have been identified, how can the EDA be proactive in its development? Suggested this may be a time to utilize the HRA in promoting development. BARSNESS: Suggested contacting the present owners to inquire about the intended use of the properties, which may include a copy of the HRA study regarding the need for multi-housing development within the City. BOYLES stated that the staff will follow-up with letters to the property owners. Possible Funding Sources for County Road 42 Frontage Road Boyles: Advised that the Planning and Engineering Dept. have researched possible additional funding sources for this project. Rye: Detailed the funding options researched by staff, including an EDA tax levy, HUD grants and DET AD grants. Also noted that the proposed plan offers two alternatives; one which is right-of-way only, and the other which was farther back from CSAH 42. In either case there was only a small residual parcel in excess of the right-of-way. In other words, a significant development opportunity is not created and that is why most of the funding sources criteria do not apply. 1:\ADVBODYS\EDA\MINUTES\99\062199.DOC 3 ~.- Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 21, 1999 Underferth: Clarified that not only are there no funding opportunities, there really is no commercial value after the roadway is in. Barsness: Noted that if the County elects to close off the access off of Timothy, the businesses in that area would be at a dead-end. Kedrowski: Asked if the economic redevelopment grant program offers any incentive, or whether staff researched the prospect of a one-time assessment to the business owners. Rye: Stated that the detailed requirements for the grant make it an unlikely option for this project. As with any assessment project, a benefit would need to be shown. We have not looked at that specific option, but it would be appropriate for the final report. EDA Levy Boyles: Advised that the staff has research pursuant to an EDA directive what levy authority the EDA has. One option is to levy per MN statutes for operating purposes at a maximum not to exceed .01813% of the taxable market value within the City, which would yield $142,000 based on current values. The second levy is through its housing and redevelopment powers with a maximum cap of _ 0144%, or approximately $112,000 for capital purposes. Rye: Clarified that his understanding is that under either levy, the EDA can use the monies for property acquisition. The difference is that if the City levies on behalf of the EDA, it goes against the City's levying limits. If the EDA wearing its HRA hat levies, then it does not go against the City's levy limits. We are still getting clarification as to the distinction. What you can't do is bond and amortized the bonds with the levy. Barsness: Assuming some portion of a levy is available for something other than operating expenses, it may be worthwhile to create some type of fund to pool money in order to do some of the things the EDA may be facing with the Downtown redevelopment. Since the Council has to approve the levy, the question becomes, is that something we want to recommend. Kedrowski: Keep in mind that the Council will want specific guidelines as to the purpose and intent, or some criteria for the fund. Pace: Commented that as you consider this, you may want to compare what you develop against the criteria for how you use TIF because there may be similarities. Whereas TIF is revenue generated from a different source to be used for a specific purpose, you would be levying and they may be contradictory. Rye: The one advantage with a levy is that you don't have the statutory restrictions as with TIF. Kedrowski: Believes that the intent is that when economic development issues arise, this authority needs to be more than a lip-service facilitator. It costs money to do economic development. Boyles: Suggested creating a subcommittee to develop some criteria in order to submit a draft 1:\ADVBODYS\EDA\MINUTES\99\062199.DOC 4 ~- Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 21, 1999 proposal with the budget for upcoming Council work sessions. Kedrowski and Jader will meet with staff to develop a draft proposal. Underferth: Asked if all the EDA budgets would be incorporated into the levy, and what the effect would be upon each individual household. The Commissioners confirmed that it would be appropriate to incorporate all budgets into the levy. After some discussion, it was estimated that based upon a median market value approximately $2.00 per month per household would be the actual effect of the levy. Draft Budget for Year 2000. Boyles: Reviewed the proposed budget for the upcoming year. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY UNDERFERTH TO DEFER THE BUDGET TO THE NEXT MEETING AND HAVE THE SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEW IT IN CONNECTION WITH WHETHER OR NOT THE EDA PROPOSES A LEVY AND INCORPORATE THE WHOLE BUDGET WITHIN THE LEVY. VOTE: Ayes by Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. Underferth: Recommended reviewing the professional services and promotional line items because next year the EDA does not have any property to promote. Rye: Advised that discussions have occurred with the consultant as to alternative contracting methods. Also noted that should a project come up as a result of the Downtown project, the City may need consultant/promotional services. Kedrowski: Commented that the EDA not necessarily eliminate the consultant because hiring consultant services at a later date may be significantly more expensive. The Commissioners agreed that it would be appropriate for staff to redefine the consultant's role and payment contract. Wetland Mitigation for 4.5 Acre Parcel. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY UNDERFERTH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 99-XX APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WETLAND FILL MITIGATION IN WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. Boyles: Stated that in accordance with EDA direction, staff is proceeding with the necessary steps to prepare the remaining 4.5 acre property for marketing. Staff researched (1) what the cost for surveying would be, (2) what soil correction is necessary; and (3) develop a report as to wetland mitigation in order to make the property more developable. The question has become to what extent the mitigation 1:\ADVBODYS\EDA\MINUTES\99\062199.DOC 5 ~-- Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 21, 1999 of this property makes it more developable. Kedrowski: Asked the estimated value of the property if the EDA completes the mitigation. Rye: Commented that the asking price without soil correction was approximately $2.00 per s.f. The mitigation of the property would go along way in solving the marketability of the property. Barsness: Suggested putting up a "For Sale" sign on the property. VOTE: Ayes Barsness, Kedrowski, Jader and Underferth, the motion carried. Barsness: Asked if the EDA has those funds available in its budget. Rye: Advised that the staff could not have anticipated the wetland mitigation as a line item a year ago, so the funds aren't specifically denoted. Other Business: Review 1999 EDA Goals and Objectives. Barsness: Advised that Don, Frank and he reviewed the goals and recommended several revisions. The EDA decided to review the highlighted goals list individually in order to be able to direct limited staff time towards specific priorities, and to discuss this item at the next meeting. Announcements: NONE. econd, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. 1:\ADVBODYS\EDA\MINUTES\99\062199.DOC 6 ..- PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PRESENTER: DATE: 4A CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICES TO BE PAID JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR JULY 17, 1999 AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: Attached is a list of invoices for expenses incurred by the EDA. These expenses include work performed on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and miscellaneous expenses. DISCUSSION: Approval of this list of invoices is consistent with the policy adopted at the last EDA meeting. Following approval, the checks will be issued and distributed by the City Finance Director. ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second to approve payment of the attached InVOIces. REVIEWED BY: L:\99FILES\99EDA \EDAAGEND\RP719INV .DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ...~ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER {U~ Date: 07/12/99 Time: 09:48:25 \PPEAL 5.1 98.05 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE SCHEDULED INVOICES SUMMARY Page: 1 Ini: JANET FOR PAYMENT ON: 7/20/99, POST 7/15/99 FUND ACCNT OBJ VENDOR NAME 240-EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 46501-DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT 50S-Professional Services HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC ISD #719 TOTAL 46501-DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TOTAL 240-EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT 649.84 18.00 --------------- 667.84 --------------- --------------- 667.84 --------------- --------------- 667.84 -- PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PRESENTER: DATE: 7 A (1) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUSINESS INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENTS JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR JULY 17, 1999 AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: As part of a business retention program, the EDA members have decided to interview several local businesses. The staff previously submitted a list of several businesses, based in part on the Chamber of Commerce membership list to each EDA member. The members were to identify the businesses they felt should be interviewed. DISCUSSION: Attached is a list of businesses to be interviewed by each EDA member. This list includes the major businesses located in the Waterfront Passage Business Park, and several of the larger businesses identified on the Chamber of Commerce list. Each EDA member has been assigned 9 or 10 businesses to interview. The attached list includes the contact person's name and telephone number for each business. The EDA members should identify a time line for conducting these interviews. ACTION REQUIRED: None required. The EDA may wish to establish a timeline for the completion of this process. REVIEWED BY: L:\99FILES\99EDA \REPORTS\RP7197 A.DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 .,~ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BUSINESS INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENTS (lorlfactPf)rSbrl.. Ga Horke Pat Norris John Muench Dr. Tom Sticha Fran Greenfield Tom Buckin ham David Velishek Steve Case Rod Dehmlow Dr. Charles W. Puffer Phone Nurnber 440-9400 447-1040 447-8898 447-8980 440-6666 226-6441 447-2237 447-2127 440-2277 447-1080 Ed Malone 440-9200 Timoth Sinnen 447-7722 Bruce Stockman 447-2676 Terri Draxton 993-8800 C.D. Schwantes 447-2855 Services Kath Hennen 447-4118 Jim S eiker 440-6500 Pam Whitmore 447-8296 Dave Chrom 440-7900 Lar Anderson 447-5045 Ton Shanks 226-1112 Bill Rudnicki 445-8900 Tom Flink 447-5286 Bob Barsness 447-2101 Dr. Gordon 447-4171 Mike Re an 445-3500 Sue Leathers 447-1333 Kevin Bresnahan 447-6661 Sara Call 447-4045 Stan Anderson 226-1050 Gu Selinske 447-3151 447-8511 Dan Minske 447-2196 Dave Moline 447-4259 Diane Bariball 440-3200 Paavo P kkonen 447-2172 John Andren 447-4030 Dave Ber eron 440-3030 Jean Ek 447-1700 Ul'1derftirth Hollywood Bar & Grill Ray Lemley 440-9800 / ...... .. ........... Marquette Bank Jim Sherack 447-6055 > . ... .... New Horizon Communications Stuart Dankers 440-8980 . ... .. >.... > .... .... MSI Insurance Jack Haugen 447-6086 ... Prior Lake Sanitation Charlie Henkels 447-6898 ... State Farm Insurance Sam Dalal 440-4000 .... Viereck Fireplace Sales Paul Viereck 440-5620 Carquest Mike Colvin 447-8160 >.... ... Edina Realty Rachel Van Den Boom 447-4700 . Fongs Leo Le 447-3664 1:\99files\9geda\busasign.doc MEETING DATE: AGENDA#: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: Document2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE JULY 19, 1999 7 A(2) DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR BUSINESS RETENTION INTERVIEWS-QUESTIONS As part of the business retention effort, we have assigned specific businesses to each EDA member to interview, Attached is a possible survey for use by each member intended to get at critical issues. The survey is adapted from one used by Chaska and Chanhassen in their retention program. Questions felt to be inapplicable to Prior Lake have been crossed out. The EDA should review these questions to determine if this is the kind of survey you wish to conduct and whether there are questions which should be deleted or additional questions which should be added. As the EDA determines. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ...- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Uon1t'~-Rpp 1 iedEconomics ID :612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:41 No.003 ~.UL CbukalCbanbusen/CarverlVlctorla BUSINESS RETENTION ANp EXPANSION STRATEGIES PROGRAM \"'0 b _ ~,1I-e.& 0 \.\.-0\- ~ '11..l-"'- \tV' v'l t &.0 c::.L . General Interview Guide FIRM: ADDRESS: Ci ty State Zip PERSON INTERVIEWED: Job titlc: Date of yjslt: OTHER KEY OFFICIALS IN THlS ESTABLISHMENT: Owner Chief Bxec. Officer Plam Manager Personnel Officer E...1) fr :I.JJ (€;(V,t~F(< ; Vg~ ...-ITI. . J!!iJ'l'~J1rt Note to Coordlna . u" _~ After placiD e m Dumber II coYer .bec~D paid J .n~mol'f thc.edYer .b~ nle lA!para to ensure con ntlallly ot rtlSUy ~ -. - - /' . -- UotMN-RppJ ledEconOmlCS ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:41 No.OOj ~.Oj BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION STRATEGIES PROGRAM Background .' "'- (. 10 b~ yeo..cl ~o..\6\.\.d. b~ E 1> A- .:I.V\~~-,~ev-".) We belleve our ex/.~l/lJg flrffL~ are our best prospecls for fulu.re growth. So rhe pu.rpose of this program is 10 see how w~ ca" h~lp them grow. .pf' ~cN ~K.C- E D A I. This prusram is sponsored locally by -the fell . I co" .,.irtletl9t Gbas_ C'''q...'-r nf C'nmDle~. QUlnhlUl!ll!n ("tlalR8er sf Cemmcree, ~. Ci"'/l sf Cftasb. O.a.aL...,."-Jl. Cat: _,r. loud wn"'r"fta. S,.F.iSl TcJ"pJ..g.Il'. UN n.~1t.,illll NPLiee CaP'Ver CetImy, aad Setteel Dil!ltft&lt 1111. II. , T......lI'Rk.lIlAd n-s~ll.Fth a8Sist:I"e, fu, dllll ).IJogram as proVided by the University uf MlllrteSeta aM ~nnefota :elt~ASi9R S.~vice. Jll. BUllI.t'Mfl. ge"IIR..alst. all" edtlSatlEl08lleadcfIl ffAlll Po'" t"ORununhi"l1 ]Li"C: agAte" to hc.lp k1~ "'\Ill. wilh 9Ul'rv"1l1 war; on tMD P"'Irllm. IV. The Iltlrvey ;9 51 clVlpf'!rsItiut' .ffeR. in\'elviag ...ehl"re,r5 draWl' f.ulll ad.!;1 JI.~1l1 htlSittellSl!lIl. laeal gOJ',RI:IBEftl, and ellw.eat:ienal ;,,~t;'ulir"1R. 1l~ (,;/" The objectives of the progralll a~ a.'i follows: , t/.'\<-~;~. (]) Integrate the voice ofbusJnc:sses into loru:-range planning for~il:L. . I 1_.. (2) (3) (4) Direct firms to busiDeBS assistance programs. ? ARSe.Cl..'l the need'i of local businC5Ses. Hdp with local concerns. (5) (6) (7) Establish CODl.'CasUS on ambitious, yet feasible, action plans for managed community growth. Create the partnerships necessary for implemclltaiOJl. hl'l. ;\4. a.-Jl it.-' Increase communication ~~sinessfiti~ a~ _;.L_lr. in the process of improving our business climate. I VI. Confidentiality - Your individual answers to this survey are confidential and will not be reJeased. Your reRpo1Ule will be f1umwarited with those of others 10 form an overall result in percentages or averages. VII. The "Skip It Rule" ~ If there is a question that you feel might be best to skip, we will do that; just let us know. There is no need to c~plaln your reasons. VJlI. COpy of Pinal RepOrt - Copies of the 8ulnmary will be provided In all firms that participale in this survey. <<) 1995 Minnesota BXle11$ion Servi~e, St. Paul, Mhmesola 55J08 ...- UOTMN-RpplledEconomlCS 1D:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:41 No.003 P.04 I ~~- 1 f BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION STRATEGIES PROGRAM Visitation Survey City F*: Dale: 1. Is aJllhe information on Ihe covet sbeet complete and correr;tJ (circle one) YES NO -> It& make the IlCCCSS&I)' COm:Wons. 2. Did your finn begin its opcrauon in this coavnunity7 (circle C1DD) YES. NO ---> ~ wbere did you move from and when? Communitv SW; Year Moved Here >IfYES.what~ _ YEAR 3. Is ws establishment a branch plant. 8 satellite, or a fraDchisc7 (circle one) YES . NO L-> If YES. in whJch state is the hcadquanen7 4. Which of the following industrics bc:st dc:scribea your businCl!7 (circle all that apply) ( I) farmi1lg (2) minUig (3) construction (4) manbfacturing (5) transportation and p~blic: utilil.ics (6) wholesale trade (7) ...wI trade (8) finane.:, ib5UraDcc, and real cct.atc (9) scnic:cs (10) education (11) hornc-bucd bUiiness (12) other (specify)_u ..- " . _ ~_ ~._,_ _.. . _.,. ___~ _ u~_ . UofMN-RppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:42 No.Ou~ ~.U~ 2 5. What ~ the major product5 or semQeS offered by this establisbmeat aDd what pc:rc:c:ntagc of your sales come from each one? Major product or service % sa1cs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) other (specify) 100% 6. What is spcc;:ial or unique about your nuVor produc:ta or 5Cmces? 7a. Do you expect the sales far your services andlor produClJ to incrr:ue, stay the same, or decrr.asc over the next three years? (circle one) (1) inerease (2) stay the same (3) decrease 7b. PJease explain your U5Wer to question 7a. 8. Where: does your finn sell most of ill productS or services? S'co 11 (a) ~f county (b) in the rest of the stale (e) in the rCSt oflhe U.S. (d) outside the U.S. where? _% _% % _% 100% ~- JUN 14'99 10:42 No.OO~ ~.06 UofMN-AppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 3 Firm 10: 9. What majDr supplies, servi~, raw matorials dDCI your businQES purchase? Supply, or service used. Percentage pUlehased within the: SCo tI ~r Cowny Rest oCMN. Rest oru.s. OUtsidc U.S. _% - % _% _% _% _% _% _% _'Yo _% - % - % (a) (b) (e) 10. Please indicate where your cPlploycea live:. (Estimate the pcrc:cn18gc: to the nearest 10 per~nl.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (l0) ().,..'t _....- I ~ C"'u1fA I' '"'" l..4 Cp...J....-TTIl SA.VA6~- CO:J.GC ~'-.lCef e 1_ ~a Ow~s.)~ (~ North: MoundlMinnetollkalExc:alliorr' , "... SoutbllMt; BeUe PIaiD~JordalVS~..~ West: WaconiaINY AlGJenc::oclHutcbiason East: Bd.cn Prairi~lClOmiDgtoDIBW11I'YillelRichficld MinncapolislSaint Paul Othcr percent 100% l1a. How many emplo)'QCS ",ork at thb location? UDWlled professional/management semi.skilled RiUcd clerical currently five years ago 11 b. If the number of employees changed from five yeatS ago, please explain the rruijor business factors that lead to Ibis increase or decrease. ......-. Uo~MN-RppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:42 No.003 P.07 .. 12. Do you ~xpca the number of employees you have in each of the following categories to increase, decrease Dr stay the samc over the next three yc:ars7 (circle one for each) INGREASE STAY THE SAME DECREASE: BY HOW MANy? (a) unikilJc:d employees 1 2 3 (b) acmi-skiU= cmployClCS I 2 3 (c) skilled cmployc:a I 2 3 (el) clerical emplay=5 1 2 3 (c) profcssioDB1Jmanasclllcnt 1 2 3 (f) tcmponuy/~ntract employcq 1 2 3 (g) othcr 1 2 3 13a. Docs your company have problcms recruitinl employees in the following categories? (circle one pcr line) Ca~gory m ~ UNS~ UDSkiJled employees 1 2 3 scmi-skilled employClCs 1 2 3 skilled employees 1 2 3 c:lcrical employees 1 2 J profcssiona1lmanaSc:ment 1 2 3 13b. Ifvou 8J1$WCrcd YES to anv of the C8te,orics above. pJcuc explain the natun: oflhi, problem. Catc:gory Nature ofProblclIl ...- UofMN-AppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:43 No.003 P.08 5 14. What l'CSOurccs arc you ~mJy using to locale: new employees? (Circle as many ~ are relevant) . (a) Ad in melJ'O..1IW'ide papen (b) Ad in local communiI)' papers (e) Placement ofIi~ offoW".ycar or ~ycar cOUelC15 (d) Private RaJ"Cb 111'llU (c) Refcnals from cxisUng employc:cs (f) Profcuioual usoejaUoDl (g) Job Servic;:c (h) Temporary -seney (i) Hire our own appreatla:s 0) Promote from within (It) Hire people who \Were initiaUy temporary empJoyClCS (I) Loc:al Job Pair (m) IDteJ'DetlWorld Wide Web (n) Other 15. What js the average lta.rth.g hourly wage paid 10 cmployc:a ill each calegDJ)'? UDIIdJled lemi..wJJc:d atillod derical profi:asioDallmanascmClDt 16a, Does your company provide ~1'!ft~B 10 jts cIIlployces7 YES NO --1UlQ, skip 10 question 17. 16b. Which of the following benefits an; avaiIlblc to your full. and parHimo employc:c:s. Please eh~k alllhal apply. full.time pan.t.iIIlo i (I) Health insuraoce (2) Life inauranc:c (3) DiAbiliry insurance (4) Paid VacatioD time (5) Paid sick leave (6) BODUS (1) Profillharin, (8) Tuitioo reimbursement (9) Rc:tircment/401 K Contribution (10) UDiformslUDifonn allowance ( 11) Child c:an:ldcpcndent boaefitl (12) Other ,,- UQfMN-AppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:43 No.003 P.09 6 17 a. Arc there any ~or t=hnologi~ ia.novations on the horizon in your industl'y that migbt affect YOW' company? YES I I NO NOT SURE I I I I > lfNO or NQ.T SURE &kip to question 18. > 17b. 1l..YES, what are tbCie7 > 17c. IC..m. wiD these new tecbnDlogica J'CqWre mraining ot'your labor for~? (circle one) YES NO 18. Do you sc:c YOW' need for I;:mployr:e training in the oat five yeats iDClCUiDg. decte.uing, or staying the same? (circle one) Ca) Incrc:asin, (b) Decreasing (c) Staying the same 19. Do YOUl' employees reqWrc training in any afthe following areu? (cin:I~ alllbat apply) (a) Basic wortforcc skiUs (e.l.. writing, communication aki&. punctuality, team playillg, diversity) (b) English as a Sa::oDd Luguage (ESL) (c:) . Computer UIC (ke)'boarding. 1Dft.ware) Cd) Computer prngr&IDD:I.iDs (e) Management (f) CUSlomer service (g) Sales (h) Adapting to new machinery Of prooe:ues (Examplcs: ) (i) Other 20. How do you Cl1I1'ently tnUn yaW' employccs? (cin:le aIJ that apply) (a) We do not provide emplO)'ClC training (b) In.house training (e.g., on~noGDe by 5Upervi~r or co-worker, claases offered by training depanment) (e) SeEld employee:a to worbbops (d) Contract with private vendors (e) Conuact with public vendoll (technical colleges, cEc...) (I) On.tbc.JCJb uainJng (a g~l1lIDent suppollCd ua1n.Ing progmn) (g) Appn:ntia::ships (h) Other ....-. UofMN-RppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:44 No.003 P.10 7 21. In whiob oflhe followiq wouJd yow-firm be iDten:md? (circle all that aJ'j)M (a) CoUaboraliag 'With other busiDcacs ia uainiDg employees (~.g.. providJng space, equipment, or resource people for uairdtJg of ltudenll attcvor joint traiDjog of workers? (b) Sening as an apprcntiClClhip site? . (c) Receiving CU5tomlud t.raininI programs through ar~ technical c:olleges? (d) Participating in mentoring programs for area high schoolltUcI;nti? (e) Serving on a log) school advilOry commince7 (f) Offering t.raini.n11O members of other orpni7J1tions. su.c:h as school. and compa.n.ies7 (g) Serving on a tw~ycar college advisory cwricu1um comminee (h) Other 22. Ar~ you currently considerlns moving or closing mil establishment? (circle one) (I) considering moving . (2) comidcring cloling (3) neither -> IfNE~ skip to question 25. 23. Why arc you considering meMng or c1asing7 (c:itelc aU that are appropriate) (l) c:haagiDg nwk~ c:ondJOol1l (2) ovcrorowded bulldiDB (3) no IaDd for expansion (4-) traosponatiDn problems (5) crimclvandal.isrn (6) low work productivity (7) environmental concerns (8) rigjd code enforc:c:ment (inc:luding ordinances and building c:odcs) (9) high lot;a! taxes (10) high Stale taxes (11) lease expiration (12) poor tclccommW1iQluons ( 13) other (specify) 24. Where arc}1Ju considering relocating the c:a.blishmcnt7 (~rcle one) (J) in same city as you ~ cunently loc:alcd (2) anomer cJty in this COWlt)' (Specify chy) (3) another county in the sUlte ('PCCiiY city and stale) (4) another $We (specify ~ity and ltate) (S) abroad (specify city and nation) (6) undecided ~- UoJMN-RppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:44 No.003 P.ll 8 25a. Do )'ou have any plans to mDCIcmizc or expand your present buildings(.) or equipment? (circle) YES NO (1) (2) I 2,Sb, If YES. what is plaMed7 > J.U:<<2, 5IQp to qUeaUon 27. 2Sc. If ~. when wiU the work begin? YEAR 26. Whal impact will the expansion or modernization of YaW' preseot bulldiDgs have on the number of ~ployees? (circle Oil thc Jeft. and if you answer 2 or 3, answer the jabs question) (1) no change (2) adds employees (3) reduc:cs employc:r::s --.> About how DWl)' jab. ~ be 1dd;d7 --> AbouI haw IbaD)' jabs will be _? JOBS JOBS 27. Has your firm expanded olSCM'hCR: in the last five years? YES NO , l > If YES. why? 28. Arc there any other changes in your businClSS plans for th,= Ilext three y~? (circle all that apply) (1) no changc in o~ratJons -> U'NO CRANOE:. skip to question JOa. (2) change in mix of goodslllCn'ice$ (3) additions or subtrxtiOD otpndu~ linea (4) challge production tccMolol)' (S) othcr 29. What impact will your I!~r from question 28 have 00 the number ofcmployees? (circle on Lbe l~ and if you circlc 2 or 3, answer tbejob. qUC5tion) (I) no changes (2) adds employees (3) reduces employees -> AboUI how many jobs will be ~? -> About how many job, wiU ~ JJw? lOBS JOBS ..- UofMN-Appl iedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:44 No.003 P.12 9 30a. WnuItC )!"U J.i)-~ "ddi'i",.1I1 infnrmlltl"A COIIG;RUR8 Mf 9fth.. f^1I0wi"8 FY8j.u? (circle YES or NO fgr each one) Then in the next colwnn. nank the IhBi most important ones. RaDk three most important (1) business management YES NO (2) strategic businca$ planning YES NO (3) total quality management YES NO " (4) financing programs YES NO (5) markcting Itratcsics YES NO (6) labor tnlining YES NO (7) labor/managemcnt relalions YES NO (8) loc:aJIstaIc regulations YES NO (9) selling to sovcmme~t YES NO (10) recycling business WBltes YES NO (11) exporting/foreign rn.aiketJ YES NO (12) marketing to lenior citluns YES NO (1::) mocti.ag nCClds of handicapped YES NO (I') gthe~ (specify) YES NO JOb. Do ~ hAv.. my speeifi" qumioDl or lpeCial R~&' H Ill] oftbe topics Ji5ta;l in question 30a Qr any othcr topics not listed above? (describe prop1Ull and needs) 30e. ~ Whh vOllf .-nni"..i.... we weltld Uk, fa .heN )lilYI' lllliil*ert h" 'fIlSilJdbaa liJa. yaw AUII _., '_"lit, iIIld cmplqym~nr with the IllJIIII! liP f'~.RIII'.RIi. Ibt ,11M'" dd. W.4n...ti..... I. thdt 6k? (,itG1~) YES NO .- Uof.MN-RppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:45 No.003 P.13 10 318. During the past three yean, have you UItIl any S'Ulte or federal programs 10 help your business? (circle: one) YES NO -> UNO. skip 10 qucstiOQ 32. I 1..-> Jib. If YES. which onc:l did you use? L--> 3 Ie:. Would you RalmmcDd thC'.5C s1aIe and federal plDgrazD5 to olber firms in this ar~? (please lia and explain why) I..-> 31d. WWI. our l~ R\IP~ ....&;IB -:ud &piLllitblll'Wl. Fbi""" -.-DI '18&ie1o IOIw pIOb.,.]W ....well .... -~ ....__1 ,,_Ill, _, 81... ~i:fH.ll& it leek d'ato the., W-.ltt p"n I~h CIIUI' 'rule'GV-..... 1-.1 _Be... devclepl!lr.. ..ill rra~iD any.".-v wit}, ft.'*' ftlfacia7 (rI.....I~ ftPIlIl' - YBS NO I l..->3Ie. If YES. wbal do youlUgest? 32. In the community in which )'OW' busiDc:&S is loalled. ~ the following business costs higher, lower, or about the samc u for your direct compatilOn from other commUDitiea? (d.rclc one for each r;:oSt factor) Bu.IDCII COli 'uton LoWer Same Higher a) wage ratca 1 2 3 b) t.raDIpDnatioll Q08tI 1 2 3 c) ehcfS)' c:ostS I 2 3 d) local taxes I 2 3 c) state lUes I 2 3 f) inlCrCft JBIa I . 2 3 g) workers' compensation rates 1 2 3 b) unemployment inSunuice I 2 3 i) employee hcUth care cesu 1 2 3 ~- UofMN-AppliedEconomics ID:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:45 No.003 P.14 11 33. In the community in whiQb your business is loc:aIfd. arc the followiDg other busiJIeA fadors alore favorable, less favorable or Iboullhe same u tor YOUl competitors from olber communities? (Mlc one for each factor) Leas More Other bu.law facton Favorable Same Favorable a) availability aflabor 1 2 3 b) availability of IBW materials 1 2 3 c) availability of c:n:dit . I 2 3 d) proximity offou.r-laac hipway 1 :2 3 e) airport facilities 1 2 J 1) availabilil)' of indusuialaite 1 2 3 s) quality of telecamanUD.iQluona 1 2 3 h) availability of houalng 1 2 3 i) other (specify) 1 2 3 34. m the COmDlwUl)' in which your business illoca1cd. bow would yDU J'8lC the foUowing ClDmmu.nity servi~? (Mle ODe for CKh service) COIIIIDWUt)> ICnicca Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor .) dayaw 1 2 3 4 S b) elemeatal)' aDd IOCODdary llebooll 1 2 ] 4 5 c) voc:a1ioDalscbools 1 2 3 4 .5 d) higher cducatiOIl 1 2 3 4 5 c) <:Qmuumiry festivals 1 2 J . 5 f) recn:ationaJ facilities 1 :2 3 4 5 g) ambuluQe servica I 2 3 4 5 h) health c:arelbospita1s 1 2 3 4. 5 i) fire prolecUOD 1 :2 3 4 5 j) police pratedion 1 2 3 4 S k) stn:et maintelWlC:C 1 2 3 4 5 I) snow relDovaJ I 2 3 4- .5 m)zoDing 1 2 3 4 S n) utilities 1 2 3 , S 0) building c:ode 1 2 3 4 S p) avalJabilil)' of housing 1 2 3 4 5 q) other (~) 1 2 J 4- 5 ".~ UofMN-RppliedEconomics 1D:612-625-3186 JUN 14'99 10:46 No.003 P.15 12 35. What is your overall UPWOIl of'ymar commWlity u a place 10 coDCtuct buaiDe:a in? (~Ie olle) (1) excellent (2) JOOd (3) fair (4) poor (5) VC!)' poor 36. What b your overall opinion of your commUDiry III p1Kc 10 live in? (~Ic Due) (1) c"c:cllent (2) good (3) fair (4) poor (5) vel)' poor 37. How wnn1cll8eh ~tL.. fwH~",t&., impeI[)'DIIf 15t1ltiB..? Positive Imp&cI No Impact Nopdvo Impact Nut' WghWllJ 111 is WU-llMIi Ii~l"'''r;_ 8C 211 (withuula. 1eJ1...1Q8d) ~JOD Df ~U.h~ T....Q.lt in the uaa7. --- 38, What ItGpS or advi= have you lakeD 10 suengtbca your buIiDeu "WId you be 'WiJJ.i.q to share with othcr firms? 39. We have: c:overed a lot gf i&lUeS. Halp UI Ie! ICnDO prioriDClIlDd ler UlIaKnr a couple of key issues we sbould fClL7U5 aD ID help YOW' firm IDd to beJp all of our n7.nft, firmI grow UId cxpaDd. Help your finn: Help all bUliDesses in tho c::oJlUDUD.ity: .- MEETING DATE: AGENDA#: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: RECOMMENDED ACTION: REVIEWED BY: Document2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE JULY 19, 1999 7B DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR REVIEW 1999-2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES At the June EDA meeting, one of the agenda items was to consider possible modifications to the 1999 Goals and Objectives. Due to lack of time, this item was continued to this meeting. The modifications suggested for consideration were the result of a meeting between staff and President Barsness. One of the conclusions reached was that some of the Goals were more long-range in nature and, while it is important to keep them in mind, they may not be appropriate in a statement of annual objectives. The attached copy of the Goals and Objectives shows the suggested modifications. As the EDA reviews this document, bear in mind that staff resources are limited. We would ask that priorities be established so staff is better able to concentrate our activities on two or three issues, We believe it will prove to be more productive to focus our efforts on these activities which have a good probability of showing results. Motion to approve specific modifications 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ,..- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA MISSION STATEMENT PROMOTE THE BUSINESS ASSETS OF PRIOR LAKE AND FACILITATE A DIVERSIFIED TAX BASE GOALS Develop a proactive strategy for future economic development activities which will build on the efforts to date and further enhance the City's reputation as a place to do business. Continue to explore redevelopment opportunities in the Downtown area. . Prepare a Downtown Redevelopment Plan, including appraisals, marketing and funding alternatives, and initiate the implement of this plan, including marketing and the streets cape public improvements. Insure the study addresses the old library and other City property Downtown as well as public relations necessary for effective redevelo ment. October Develop a plan to capitalize on traffic generated by Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community and The Wilds. Expand Business Office Park . Develop 4.5 acre parcel . Facilitate development of 58 acre Deerfield property. How? L:\99FILES\99EDA\EDACORR\MISSION.DOC 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ...~ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER · Work with private sector developers to complete the Ring Road from Franklin Trail to Tower Street. (November for Official Map) · Work to identify specific properties in the Priordale Mall area for redevelopment! development. Initiate business retention efforts. · Arrange for two EDA members to interview all Waterfront Passage businesses and other large businesses in the City for retention purposes. (June) · Have the Chamber of Commerce provide a Business Retention report to the EDA when interviews are complete. (July and August) · Cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce to follow up on any issues arising from their interviews. (July and August) · Discuss recruitment at joint meeting with Planning Commission and City Council. (April) · Identify the size of businesses in Prior Lake is most likely to attract. (July) · Identify owners of businesses ofthe size who live in Prior Lake. (July) · Conduct an open house for the business owners identified above. (August) · Contact suppliers to businesses and Mystic Lake to advise them of opportunities in Prior Lake. (July) Miscellaneous · Review existing objectives against the Strategic Plan to assure consistency and com rehensiveness. (Ma · Establish a Web page on the Internet. (May - June) L:\99FILES\99EDA\EDACORR\MISSION.DOC 2 ~~ ........~..._"""(;, . ;~';'u'''''': ...:..~.~..~:...~......~,.;;.......t....~..:... .-,....._-'"-~~."'.-" ,...~:.-...,.-.,."..~.,,' / MEETING DATE: AGENDA#: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: Document3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE JULY 19,1999 7C DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR FINDINGS OF FUNDING REPORT FOR CSAH 42 FRONTAGE ROAD At the last EDA meeting, the EDA considered a report on funding alternatives for the proposed CSAH 42 frontage west of Highway 13. That report concluded that were realistically no other sources of funds beyond those traditionally used for street construction. The EDA asked that assessments also be considered as a source. In order to uphold an assessment, the City must demonstrate that the assessment does not exceed the increase in value of the assessed property resulting from the improvement being assessed. In this case, the proposed frontage road does not give the properties which are being assessed any greater or better access than that which previously existed and, consequently, it is likely that there would be no net increase in property values which could be attributed to the improvement. One possibility is voluntary contributions from the affected property owners, but it seems unlikely that the full cost of the project could be recovered in this fashion, particularly when the result does not improve the access to the area. Motion to accept report. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ECONONUCDEVELOYMENTAuTnOJrrTY CITY OF "pRIOR LAKE MEETING DATE~ AGENDA#~ "pRE"P AllED BY ~ AGENDA ITEM~ JULY 19, 1999 8A DONALD RYE. YLANNlNG DlRECfOR CONSIDER RECoMMENDATION OF EDA BUDGET AND LEvY The EDA must prepare and submit a budget for City Council approval each year. In the past. the money in the Council's General Fund budget for Economic Development haS been available for the EDA use."fbis year. for the year 2000 budget, a separate budget for the EDA is being developed. It is proposed that the money in the ECOnomic Developroent budget allocated for persounel costs remain in the City budget ($25.291) and the portion devoted to activities such as professional services. promotion conferences and member compensation be placed in a separate EDA budget. The EDA may also wish to consider an additional IeV)' np to $76.582 to facilitate the Downtown Redevelopment effort. AttaChtnent 2 is the economic development budget if nothing changes in termS of expenditureS. The personnel costs would remain as a City cost while the current expenses for professional services. promotion. travel and conferences member compensation would be in the EDA budget based on a levy for that amount. The second issue deals with the possibility of a taX Iev)' on hehalf of the EDA. The EDA bas directed staff to investigate this issue. State statute alloWS the City to IeV)' taxes on behalf of the EDA undo< stotUtorY provisions. Minnesota Statutes(MS) 469.1 07 alloWS the City to levy an amount for the benefit of the EDA not to exceed 0.01813 per cent of the taxable market value of the entire City. MS 469.033 alloWS the EDA acting as a housing and redeveloproent authority. to IeV)' up to 0.QI44 per cent of the taXable market value subject to approval by the City.1n addition. an additional 0.0013 per cent of taXable market value may be levied for informational services and relocation.1n the first instance, the IeV)' could not exceed $142,247, while in the second instance, the IeV)' could DISCUSSION~ L:\99FILES\99EDA \REPORTS\RP71 98A.DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. 5.E.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-17\4 / Ph. (612\ 447-4230 / Fa>< (612\ 447 AN EQUAL oproltlUNff'I EMPlOYER / - --,.---- not exceed $112, 982. If the additional levy were authorized, this would add $10,199 to the amount of the levy. Since nothing is forthcoming in the way of relocation assistance in 2000, it is recommended that this additional authority be disregarded. If the tax is levied under MS 469.107, the amount of the levy is regarded as part of the total City levy and is subject to the levy limits imposed by State law. This could have the effect of limiting the City's ability to increase its' levy if it were to be necessary . If the tax is levied under the housing and redevelopment powers in MS 469.033, the EDA levy is outside the City levy limit and, consequently, does not limit the ability ofthe City to increase its own levy if needed. For that reason, it is recommended that, if the EDA decides to recommend a levy to the City Council for its' consideration, it should be done under the auspices of MS 469.033 where the EDA would actually levy the amount subject to City Council approval. The attached budget summary (Sheet 1 ) shows the breakdown and uses of the possible tax levy. The budget provides for up to $76,582 for activities in addition to the activities which could be funded under the current levy. The Economic development Authority through its Budget Subcommittee if Bob Jader and Tom Kedrowski believes that the additional levy must focus on Downtown redevelopment. Suggested uses for these funds could include the development of a property acquisition fund to assist in Downtown redevelopment or addition to the revolving loan fund or interest buy-down program to allow the EDA to develop a more effective rehabilitation program with the primary focus in Downtown. Attached sheet 3 shows how the transition from City budget to EDA budget will be handled, assuming the EDA decides to levy the maximum amount of $112,582. It indicates which items remain in the City budget and which items will be in the EDA budget. It also indicates the uses for the EDA funds. The amount in the City budget ($25,291) will be in support of ED A activities. ISSUES: The primary issue is whether the EDA wishes to request that the Council establish a levy on behalf of the EDA or, alternatively, approve a levy by the EDA on it's own behalf. If the EDA decides to seek a levy under either option, the next question is for what purpose and in what amount. L:\99FILES\99EDA \REPORTS\RP7198A.DOC ,,--- ALTERNATIVES: In looking at past redevelopment efforts in the City, it is apparent that few results were achieved primarily because of the lack of public funding for critical elements of previous plans and a corresponding reliance on the private sector to furid these costs. There is no question that redevelopment costs money, however, in most communities, there is a significant public-private partnership and cost involvement by each to drive redevelopment activities. Failure to achieve such a partnership could doom future redevelopment efforts if the City through the EDA elects not to get involved. In conversations with Mark Koegler, the EDA's consultant for the Downtown Redevelopment Study, he indicated that developing an acquisition fund and getting a revolving loan program up and running are two important activities the EDA may wish to consider. He suggested an 80-20 split between the acquisition fund and loan fund with the larger share going to acquisition. If the full $112,582 were levied, this would result in $61,265 allocated to the acquisition fund and $15,316 to the loan fund. One of the obvious questions to be asked is what is the benefit to the community of levying additional funds for economic development purposes. For a house with a taxable market value of $200,000, the additional $76,582 levy would result in an increase in the annual property taxes of $26.20. Prior Lake residents are understandably concerned about the property taxes they pay. However, experience shows that there is also a high awareness of our previously failed Downtown redevelopment efforts. The public seems to desire a revitalized Downtown commercial area. This objective will not be achieved without both a public and private investment. For communities which have undertaken successful economic development and redevelopment projects, the results are usually visible, in the form of renewed business districts which offer an expanded range of goods and services to the community and visually, often become a source of community pride. Over the long term, successful efforts often result in a greater share of the property tax burden being borne by non- residential taxpayers. While there is no guarantee that these benefits will accrue simply because the EDA decides to try it, it is far more likely that conditions will continue to worsen if the EDA does nothing. Concerning the levy, the EDA has three options: 1. Recommend the City Council authorize the full levy amount of $112,582. L:\99FILES\99EDA \REPORTS\RP7198A.DOC ~.- RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: 2. Recommend the City Council authorize a lesser levy amount. 3. Do not recommend any levy increase in support of the EDA. Concerning the budget, the EDA has one option: 1. Adopt a budget consistent with the levied amount. (This cannot occur until the Council authorizes a levy.) L:\99FILES\99EDA \REPORTS\RP7198A.DOC ~.... SHEET 1 PROPOSED EDA BUDGET -2000 MAXIMUM LEVY AVAILABLE THROUGH BRA POWERS- $112,582 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES . CONSULTANTS . LEGAL . APPRAISALS $26,000 PROMOTION . PRINTED MATERIALS . BOOTH . TRADESHOWSffiXPOS $6,000 SUBTOTAL $2.000 $2,400 $36.400 TRAVEL/CONFERENCES MEMBER COMPENSATION POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES UP TO $76,582 . LOAN FUND /INTEREST RATE BUT-DOWN FOR REHAB . BUILD UP ACQUISITION FUND 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ~.- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER l~ " 1997 V 1998 1999 1999 2000 SHEET 2 ACTUAL ACTUAL 40% YR. BUDGET PROPOSED EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES URBAN & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 46000 Economic Development 46500 Personal Services 101 Full Time Employees Regular 13,950.00 15,200,00 6,644,00 15,657.00 16,422.00 121 PERA Contributions 593.00 787.00 344.00 811,00 851.00 122 FICA Contributions 890,00 980.00 427.00 1,008,00 1,055.00 123 MEDICARE Contributions 208.00 229.00 100.00 236.00 247.00 131 Health Insurance 853.00 556.00 224.00 570.00 600.00 132 Dental Insurance 86.00 55.00 23.00 60.00 60.00 133 Life Insurance 27.00 19.00 8.00 21.00 21.00 134 Disability Insurance 47.00 0,00 0.00 0,00 0.00 151 Workers Compensation Insurance 33.00 24.00 18,00 90,00 60.00 Total Personal Services 16,687.00 17,850.00 7,788,00 18,453.00 19,316,00 Current Expenses 201 Office Supplies - General 622.00 364.00 197.00 375.00 425.00 203 Office Supplies - Printed Form 3,732.00 500.00 43.00 3,800.00 3,800,00 313 Professional Services - Consultant 18,000.00 18,035.00 7,500.00 18,000.00 18,000,00 i 314 Professional Services - General 11,942.00 13,742,00 2,431,00 8,950.00 8,950.00 I i 331 Travel & Conferences 411.00 629,00 316,00 1,050.00 1,050,00 I : 334 Car Allowance 600.00 600.00 250.00 600.00 600.00 j 433 Misc. Expense - Dues & Subscriptions 168.00 400.00 400.00 1 250.00 0.00 I 437 Misc. Expense - General 212.00 34.00 0.00 750,00 750.00 , j Total Current Expenses 35,769.00 34,072.00 10,737.00 33,925.00 33,975.00 Total Economic Development 52,456.00 51,922.00 18,525.00 52,378.00 53,291.00 ~ , Page 33 7/1/99 SHEET 3 PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET YEAR 2000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 46500 2000 PROPOSED BUDGET General Special Fund HRA (Planning) Levy Personal Services 101 Full Time Employees Regular 121 PERA Contributions 122 FICA Contributions 123 MEDICARE Contributions 131 Health Insurance 132 Dental Insurance 133 Life Insurance 134 Disability Insurance 151 Workers Compensation Insurance Total Personal Services $16,422.00 851.00 1,055.00 247.00 600.00 60.00 21.00 o 60.00 $19,316.00 Current Expenses 201 Office Supplies - General 425.00 203 Office Supplies - Printed Form 3,800.00 313 Professional Services - Consultant } $26,000.00 314 Professional Services - General } 331 Travel and Conferences 2,000.00 334 Car Allowance 600.00 433 Misc. Expense - Dues and Subscriptions 400.00 437 Misc. Expense - General 750.00 438 Promotion 6,000.00 439 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT *Revolving Loan Fund/Interest Buy Down - $15,237.00} 76,182.00 * Acquisition Fund - $60,945.00} 440 Member Compensation 2,400.00 Total Current Expenses $25,291.00 $112,582.00 GRAND TOTAL $137,873.00 L:\ADMIN\BUDGET\EDABDG20.DOC ~- PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: JULY 19, 1999 8B SUE MCDERMOTT, ASSIST ANT CITY ENGINEER DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR WETLAND FILL AND MITIGATION ON THE 4.5 ACRE PARCEL IN WATERFRONT PASSAGE ADDITION DISCUSSION: History: At the June 14, 1999 meeting, the EDA approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for wetland fill and mitigation on the 4.5 acre parcel in Waterfront Passage Addition. Discussion: Bids were received and opened on July 7, 1999. Three bidders submitted bids which were competitive with each other. The bids have been checked and tabulated. The low bid was submitted by K.A. Witt Construction, Inc. of New Prague, MN in the amount of $15,692.00. Their bid was lower than the Engineer's Estimate of $30,000. The summary is as follows: Contractor K.A. Witt Construction, Inc. Kusske Construction G.L. Contracting Bid Amount $15,692.00 $18,841.50 $25,824.50 The Engineering Department has checked references for K. A. Witt Construction and find them to be a reputable contractor. FISCAL IMP ACT: . The total cost of this project is $15,692.00 and will be funded through the EDA's budget. G:\AGENDA99\EDAA W ARD.DOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 . ~- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER t' AL TERNA TIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: G:\AGENDA99\EDAA W ARD.DOC The EDA has the following alternatives: 1. Accept the bids and award the contract to K. A. Witt Construction in the amount of $15,692.00 for wetland filling and mitigation in the Business Park. 2. Defer action on this item and provide staff with additional direction. The staff recommends Alternative #1. ~.-