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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-13 EDA Minutes CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE E CONOMIC D EVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MINUTES July 13, 2010 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development th Authority was held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 on the 13th day of July 2010. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m. by EDA President Bailey. ROLL CALL Members Present: Myron Bailey, EDA President Tony Jurgens, EDA Member Craig Patterson, EDA Member Paul Poncin, EDA Secretary/Treasurer Chris Reese, EDA Member Members Absent: Justin Olsen, EDA Vice President Richard Remackel, EDA Member Staff Present: Robin Roland, Finance Director Ryan Schroeder, EDA Executive Director Ken Smith, Communications Coordinator Others Present: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES th The June 8 minutes were not approved because a page was missing. A motion was made by EDA Member Tony Jurgens to table the minutes for the next meeting and seconded by EDA Member Paul Poncin, all present were in favor. Economic Development Authority - Minutes July 13, 2010 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE / BR&E UPDATE / BUSINESS LEADS / White Pines EDA Executive Director Schroeder informed the EDA that the second phase of the White Pines Senior Housing project is under construction. Public Safety / City Hall Project EDA Executive Director Schroeder told the EDA that the City Council had reconfirmed the Ravine Park site as the site for the proposed Public Safety / City Hall project. Interviews of prospective architects will occur on July 21 and a formal contract with the selected architect is scheduled for August 11, 2010. Candidates are the following firms: BKV, Buetow, Wold and KKE. Mr. Schroeder mentioned the land is City owned land. 3M Air Monitoring It was mentioned that the City Council has been in discussions with 3M regarding the 3M Corporate Incinerator emissions permit and the City requested ambient Air Monitoring at the 3M th campus. The Council has scheduled a community meeting for August 4, at which time it is anticipated the Council will consider adoption of an Air Monitoring Plan in response to concerns regarding metals and lead emissions. County Rd. 74 (65th Street) Washington County has determined that due to budget concerns it will construct a simple mill/overlay project during 2010 which would result in the total reconstruct being delayed five to seven years. This project was awarded to Hardrives. Ravine Parkway Construction It was reported by EDA Executive Director Schroeder that the City Council authorized a feasibility study to begin the process to construct the next leg of the Ravine Parkway which is th the leg north of the South Service Center up to 85 St. Estimated cost is 4.8 million. This is proposed as a 2011 project and the roadway portions of the project would be funded from available and future MSA dollars. Transit Station Planning Station Area planning is continuing for both the Langdon and the current park and ride site. The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled an update at their business luncheon of August 18, 2010 at the Mississippi Dunes Golf Course. Wakota Bridge Project According to EDA Executive Director Schroeder, the entire project including the related 494/694 project will be completed by October. The project is due to be substantially completed by July th 20 with a celebration scheduled for July 29. Hasting Bridge Project The project has been awarded to Lunda/Ames. The project is set to begin during October 2010 and open to traffic by May 13, 2013. Economic Development Authority - Minutes July 13, 2010 Page 3 Highway 61 Reconstruction Updates from MNDot are sometimes confusing but the project is scheduled to be completed by October 31, 2010. Building Permits EDA Executive Director Schroeder gave the EDA a development update. He reported that the st total permit value including residential remodeling was $24,447,409 as of July 1. June was a low month but White Pines should help the numbers overall. He mentioned that the South Washington Cable Commission was moving to the Summer Hill liquor store site. Their board approved the move at their last meeting. RJ Ryan is doing the construction. EDA Executive Director Schroeder mentioned that 3M is looking to get an expansion of their th emissions permit. On Aug 4 at a community meeting the City Council will make a decision about the permit. At this time Mr. Schroeder was not sure where the meeting would be. EDA President Myron Bailey mentioned that in attendance should be the MN Pollution Control Agency and the MN Health Dept to answer questions from citizens. He stated that a microphone was needed for better understanding of facts. He was concerned that the Council Chambers would not be big enough. EDA Member Jurgens asked what is the percent chance that 3M says we’re done we’re not doing anything. EDA President Bailey answered close to zero. They meet all legal requirements. We’re trying to negotiate air monitoring. EDA President Myron Bailey mentioned that State Senator Katie Sieben met with our th transportation representative from the State. There is stimulus money to fix up 80 St. Bridge. He asked Executive Director Schroeder how we were doing with follow up from the ICSC Las Vegas trip. Mr. Schroeder explained that he hasn’t talked to the Learning Experience but has talked to everyone else. One representative from a Toronto firm is in town this week. EDA Member Jurgens asked if they’ve had any communications from a hotel or motel group. He was told, no they had not. BR&E Update & Business Leads There were 15 new corporations on file since the last meeting. Most appear to be home based. The Business leads were all companies that the City made contact with at the Las Vegas ICSC Conference. Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference Communications Coordinator, Ken Smith provided information about the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference in Minneapolis on October 13th of this year. He asked the EDA if they would be interested in having the City attend the conference as an exhibitor. Mr. Smith and Executive Director Schroeder suggested that the City of Cottage Grove be represented at the conference with a city booth. Medical design and manufacturing is a rapidly growing industry that pays livable wages to its employees. The Twin Cities and its surrounding suburbs are home to some of the world’s leading developers and producers of cardiovascular and orthopedic devices, two of the leading sectors in medical manufacturing today. Now in its th 17 year, MD&M presents 650 leading suppliers of the software, raw materials, manufacturing equipment, components and contract services used to design and produce medical devices. Economic Development Authority - Minutes July 13, 2010 Page 4 If we attend this conference we would set up a city booth (10 x10) with banners and city information to show and handout. It is our intention to meet these medical companies and to raise awareness of site location opportunities in Cottage Grove. Costs  $36.50 /sq ft = $3650 + set-up and cleaning fees.  Registration fees (not known at this time)  Meals and transportation reimbursement ( 2 day event) Attending the Conference Three representatives from the City could staff the booth 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on 10/13 and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on 10/14. Handouts The idea is to give meeting attendees something that will cause them to remember us and to facilitate their coming to CG to see what we have to offer.  Info about the Community Development Web page – for future contacts and marketing of sites and available space.  Four Marketing Banners  Site information  Aerial Photographs  Zip drives with CG video and PowerPoint  Marketing Tote bags (5 boxes left)  Marketing Brochures  EDA Business Cards  Golf coupons  Playing cards  First contact post cards from attendees list Mr. Smith mentioned that the other cites attending the event where the City of Prescott, WI and the City of Brooklyn Park, MN. Mr. Schroeder said they were checking into other events at the Convention Center as well. EDA President Myron Bailey mentioned that it would have been nice to have a home base in Las Vegas; it would have made conversations easier. EDA Member Poncin made a motion to use a booth and go to the MD&M Conference in October. The motion was seconded by EDA Member Reese and all present were in favor. It was mentioned that we should look for start-up manufactures that are looking to expand out of their garage. EDA Executive Director Schroeder mentioned that we have space in the Business Park. City of Excellence Award Mr. Smith informed the EDA that the City had won a City of Excellence Award from the LMC The City received the award at the League’s annual meeting last week in St. Cloud. The award was for several episodes of the City’s “Jobs” segment of the Cottage Grove Spot Light show seen every day on the City’s cable access channels. The show is modeled after the Discovery Economic Development Authority - Minutes July 13, 2010 Page 5 Channel’s popular TV show, but differs as it includes only municipal operations to inform residents and taxpayers of the many and varied task conducted by the City on their behalf. Cottage Grove’s featured jobs involved an icy rescue from a partially frozen pond in February, trimming trees 40 feet above the ground while dangling from a bucket truck, and athletic field maintenance under the hot dusty summer sun. We wanted to educate residents and give them the opportunity to get to know the people who work hard at enhancing the quality of their life. The City partners with the South Washington County Cable Commission for filming editing and production. The hosts are two City employees who exhibit natural curiosity, humor and tiny doses of terror in the course of performing jobs done by seasoned City workers. EDA Member Jurgens suggested that the City should make a sign stating we are a City of Excellence; perhaps put up in booth at MD&M conference and on Welcome to town signs. EDA Golf Tournament Update th As of June, there were four foursomes registered for the August 10 golf outing. It was expected that many groups would get there registration in during the next few weeks. Calendar EDA Executive Director Schroeder asked the EDA to view the calendar and be aware of the EDA Golf Tournament and the Real Estate Forum. Miscellaneous Business Items An article about Parasole Restaurant Holding Inc. was included in the packet and Mr. Schroeder mentioned that he met these gentlemen in Las Vegas at the ICSC Conference. They are expanding and seem to be making money. EDA President Myron Bailey stated that they were hesitant to come to the east side of the Metro. EDA Member Patterson asked about the condition of the Hidden Valley Pond and dock. He was told that the pond was being pumped out to make the dock available for the fishing event. EDA President Myron Bailey asked staff to follow up with the Toronto firm they met in Las Vegas. EDA Member Reese asked about Press Homes. EDA Executive Director Schroeder mentioned there was some talk about a high quality care facility on the site with perhaps 60 units. ADJOURN EDA President Myron Bailey called for a motion to adjourn. EDA Member Patterson made the motion to adjourn which was seconded by EDA Member Jurgens. All present were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Ken Smith Community Services and Communications Coordinator