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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE • ECONOMIC Secretary DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2001 7:30 A.M. 1. Call to Order •• 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of May 8, 2001 Minutes 4. Business Items A. Project Updates B. Redevelopment Update C. Tax Increment Financing District 1-12: Adopt Resolution Recommending that the City Council Call a Public Hearing for Creation of the District D. Golf Tournament Update E. EDA Bylaws F. Marketing: 2000 Annual Report and Direct Mail Campaign G. EDA Vacancy H. Red Rock Corridor and Metro East Update I. Calendar J. Marketing Biographies 5. Miscellaneous Business Items • 6. Adjourn Next Meeting Date: July 10, 2001. J:\Economic Development\EDA Packets\2001\Agendas\June 12 Regular.doc -City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator k4P- Date: 06/08/01 Re: Project Updates Item 4A Attached is the list of active projects. Staff will provide a verbal update at the meeting. We have experienced 18 inquiries so far in calendar year 2001. The Advance Corporation groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, May 10. The Tradehome Shoes groundbreaking was held on Monday, May 21. • The tree-planting event was held on Friday, May 18. City staff had assistance from representatives of 3M, Edina Realty, Sierra Mountain Trucking, and Anchor Bank in planting over 2700 bare-root trees. The trees were planted along the storm water channel, beginning at 95th Street. You can see footage of the tree planting activity on the most recent edition of"Cottage Grove: Your Development Partner" TV show o Channel 16. Attachments • \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Proj Update.doc 0 0 Co co a) U 0 0 O j I to ! i 0 I 'C p0 I N 0 as. N V', d' Z j 2 o c`, ), N o 0 co us as .c CU to • C to ' 1 tU Q 3 Ci) ° CC:: N 0 Ll7 U) y N to N Ir) a): 0 0 U N y O 0 i' y r 0 U a) 0 o 0 o o 0 cUU D c CU N N 0 0 +� U O O L0 O v' O N a W c"j 4_ O 0 O ,� Q a. 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Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator K Date: 06/08/01 Re: Redevelopment Update Item 4B We will provide a verbal update on the following projects at the May 8 meeting. • • Langdon/Community Center/Park and Ride • Grove Plaza • Cottage Square Item 4C on this agenda is a request for the EDA to approve a resolution relating to creation of TIF District 1-12. At this time, the EDA will simply be requesting the City Council to set a public hearing date, which will be August 12. Between now and the date of the Public Hearing, staff will be developing the TIE program and plan for District 1-12, a redevelopment district. This financing tool will facilitate the City's ability to proceed with redevelopment of Grove Plaza, as well as in the rest of the "Gateway Redevelopment District". On June 7, City Council and EDA representatives met with Howard Levy of EBL&S (owner of Grove Plaza) and the architect from KKE. There was discussion about the design of the new and remodeled portions of the shopping center, including ideas for sidewalk, lighting, etc. In addition, there was discussion regarding ideas for a streetscape "theme" that can be implemented throughout the 80th Street/Highway 61 commercial area (Gateway District). The architect will be able to proceed with trying to draw plans that reflect the ideas expressed at the meeting. • \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Redev.doc The tax increment district is proposed as a redevelopment district under • the statute. The term is proposed at 25 years, which is the common practice for developments of this nature. Proposed to be included within that district at this time are the following properties/projects: Rose of Sharon Base value of$ 1,984,416 80th Street Redevelopment. Base value of$ 1,491,712 Grove Plaza Base value of$ 7,045,800 Cottage Square Base value of$ 1,794,716 Total Total of: 12,316,644 From that the following is expected: A. Rose of Sharon New value of$ 2,500,000 B. 80th Street Redevelopment New value of$4,500,000 • C. Grove Plaza New value of$10,820,000 Cottage Square (No project defined) Under current tax law sufficient revenues are available to provide for expected project expenditures out of either created tax increments or development area funds and the MSA account. Project expenditures will include storm water ponding/pipe, water and sanitary sewer extensions (with a couple small possible relocations), construction of Hardwood Drive, neighborhood architectural treatments, land acquisition and facade/parking lot amenities. Cottage Square is included above in spite of the fact that a redevelopment/rehabilitation project is currently not proposed for that property. Due to its location and size possibilities do exist for changes associated with that site and, therefore, it seems prudent to include that parcel at this time. Cottage Square can later be removed from the district should need be. • . City of Cottage Grove Memo To: EDA Members From: Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City AdministratorMt& Date: 06/08/01 Re: Resolution Requesting the City Council to Call for a Public Hearing on the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 Attached are the following documents: > Resolution Requesting the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove Call for a Public Hearing on the Modification of the Development Program for II Development District No. 1 and the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 (A Redevelopment District). > Schedule of Events for the Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the Establishment of the TIF Financing Plan for TIF District 1-12. > Agenda item from the June 6, 2001 City Council meeting, which called for consideration of a resolution calling for a public hearing on adoption of TIF District 1-12. Included is a memo of explanation and map. As you know, the City has been working towards redevelopment of the Grove Plaza Shopping Center as well as the balance of the 80th Street/Highway 61 commercial district (i.e. Gateway Redevelopment District.) In order to facilitate projects within this district, staff is proposing the creation of a redevelopment TIF district. At this time, the actions required in order to begin process are to call for the public hearing. City Council adopted the resolution calling for the Public Hearing to be held on August 15, 2001. The EDA needs to adopt the resolution requesting the City Council to call for the public hearing. With those actions taken, staff can continue to work with the consultant, Ehlers & Associated, to develop the TIF Program and Plan. The plan will be submitted to • the EDA and Planning Commission for review in July. \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 TIF 1-12.doc REQUESTED ACTION • Adopt the Resolution Requesting the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove Call for a Public Hearing on the Modification of the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 (A Redevelopment District). Attachments MAW \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 TIF 1-12.doc \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001 June 01 TIF 1-12.doc • • \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 TIF 1-12.doc COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE RESOLUTION# RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-12 (A REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT). BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority,Minnesota(the"EDA")as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota (the "City") established Development District No. 1 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive, as amended, in an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within the City; and WHEREAS, the EDA is proposing the modification of Development District No. 1 and the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12, pursuant to, and in accordance with, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive,as amended; NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows: • 1. The EDA hereby requests that the Council call for a public hearing on August 15, 2001 to consider the proposed adoption of the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the proposed adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 (collectively, the "Program Modification and Plan") and cause notice of said public hearing to be given as required by law. 2. The EDA directs the Executive Director to transmit copies of the Program Modification and Plan to the Planning Commission of the City and requests the Planning Commission's written opinion indicating whether the proposed Program Modification and Plan are in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the City,prior to the date of the public hearing. 3. The Executive Director of the EDA is hereby directed to submit a copy of the Program Modification and Plan to the Council for its approval. 4. The EDA directs the Executive Director to transmit the Program Modification and Plan to the county and the school district in which Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 is located, not later than July 16,2001. Approved by the Board on June 12, 2001. Chair ATTEST: • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE FOR THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-12 (a redevelopment district) As of June 1,2001 June 6,2001 City Council calls for public hearing on the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1-12. June 12,2001 EDA requests that the City Council call for a public hearing. June 14,2001 Project information, property identification numbers, and maps sent to Ehlers and Associates for drafting documentation. June 29,2001 Project information submitted to the County Board for review of county road impacts (at least 45 days prior to public hearing). July 2,2001 Letter received by County Commissioner giving notice of potential redevelopment tax increment financing district (at least 30 days prior to publication of public hearing notice). [Sent by June 29, 2001] July 10,2001 EDA considers the Program and Plan. July 16,2001 Fiscal/economic implications received by School Board Clerk and County Auditor (at least 30 days prior to public hearing). [Sent by July 13, 2001] July 23,2001 Planning Commission reviews Program and Plan to determine if they are in compliance with City's comprehensive plan. July 26,2001 Ehlers confirms with the City whether building permits have been issued on the property to be included in the TIF District. August 1,2001 Date of publication of hearing notice and map [South Washington County Bulletin publication deadline:July 26, 2001 at 5:00 P.M] August 15,2001 City Council holds public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12, and passes resolution approving the Program and Plan. [Council packet information sent by August 8, 2001] By November 30,2001 Ehlers certifies the District with county and state. *The TIF Plan will be forwarded to the County Board 45 days prior to the public hearing. The County Board, by law, has 45 days to review the plan to determine if any county roads will be impacted by the development. Please be aware that the • County Board could claim that tax increment should be used for county roads,even after the public hearing. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # 1 A/ • DATE 6/6/01 . / PREPARED BY: Administration Michelle Wolfe ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Consider adopting a resolution calling for a public hearing on adoption of tax increment financing district 1-12. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution calling for a public hearing for August 15, 2001. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: ® MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Ryan Schroeder and Michelle Wolfe dated 6/1/01. ® RESOLUTION: Draft. ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: El LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ® OTHER: Map and Development Schedule. ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: ik\ , I dv/oi City Administrator Date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 1APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER • C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\TIF 1-12 Call Public Hearing-6 Jun 01.doc r Memo To: Mayor and City Council 411 From: Ryan R. Schroeder Michelle A.Wolfe Subj.: Creation of Development District 1-12/Call for Public Hearing Date: June 1, 2001 In 1999 Council began working with the owners of the Grove Plaza Shopping Center on redevelopment of a portion of the existing Center. More recently the Council created a goal of pursuing redevelopment of the 80th Street/Highway 61 commercial district. This district,which includes properties on both the west and east sides of Highway 61 and on both sides of 80th/Grange as been denoted as the "Gateway Redevelopment District." In order to facilitate projects within this Gateway District staff is proposing consideration of creation of a redevelopment tax increment district at this time. Proposed is that the entire district be included within the development district(within which project expenditures can be made on things such as streetscapes and infrastructure)but that only a small portion of the district is designated as the redevelopment district. All told the development district is estimated at 365 acres while the redevelopment district will be limited to approximately forty-seven acres (including Grove Plaza,Rose of Sharon, 80th Street redevelopment,and Cottage Square). Each of these parcels is proposed for inclusion upon the reasonable likelihood that redevelopment proposals may be forthcoming. Absent that eventuality the City can withdraw the parcels, or after a period of time the designation will automatically be removed in accordance with state law (for lack of redevelopment activity). 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'i. _J.'v. .;+'�.d'►1�7�►"_:-°+r.•.:. :. i; • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE,MINNESOTA • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-12 THEREIN AND THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") for the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota (the "City"),as follows: Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on August 15, 2001, at approximately 7:15 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1,the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12 (a redevelopment district), and the proposed adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive, as amended,in an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within the City; and Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filing of the Program Modification and Plan. City staff is authorized and directed to work with Ehlers and Associates, Inc., to prepare the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax • Increment Financing District No. 1-12 and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Washington County and Independent School District No. 833. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, together with an appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10,nor more than 30, days prior to August 15, 2001, and to place a copy of the Program Modification and Plan on file in the City Clerk's office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public. Dated: Adopted: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE FOR THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-12 (a redevelopment district) As of June 1,2001 June 6,2001 City Council calls for public hearing on the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1-12. June 12,2001 EDA requests that the City Council call for a public hearing. June 14,2001 Project information, property identification numbers, and maps sent to Ehlers and Associates for drafting documentation. June 29,2001 Project information submitted to the County Board for review of county road impacts (at least 45 days prior to public hearing). July 2,2001 Letter received by County Commissioner giving notice of potential redevelopment tax increment financing district (at least 30 days prior to publication of public hearing • notice). [Sent by June 29, 2001] July 10,2001 EDA considers the Program and Plan. July 16,2001 Fiscal/economic implications received by School Board Clerk and County Auditor (at least 30 days prior to public hearing). [Sent by July 13, 2001] July 23,2001 Planning Commission reviews Program and Plan to determine if they are in compliance with City's comprehensive plan. July 26,2001 Ehlers confirms with the City whether building permits have been issued on the property to be included in the TIF District. August 1,2001 Date of publication of hearing notice and map [South Washington County Bulletin publication deadline:July 26, 2001 at 5:00 P.M] August 15,2001 City Council holds public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on the modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-12, and passes resolution approving the Program and Plan. [Council packet information sent by August 8, 2001] By November 30,2001 Ehlers certifies the District with county and state. 'The TIF Plan will be forwarded to the County Board 45 days prior to the public hearing. The County Board, by law, has 45 days to review the plan to determine if any county roads will be impacted by the development. Please be aware that the • County Board could claim that tax increment should be used for county roads,even after the public hearing. City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: EDA Members From: Scott Johnson, Management Analyst Date: 6/4/01 Re: EDA Golf Outing Invitations to the EDA Golf Outing were mailed on Friday, June 1st. The invites were sent to builders/developers, business bankers, accountants, architects, and commercial realtors in the surrounding area. This list included approximately 1,000 people. • The RSVP's for this event are currently: Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce $175.00 Hole Sponsorship Krech, O'Brien, Mueller & Wass, Inc. $80.00 2 Participants Opus Northwest, L.L.C. $175.00 Hole Sponsorship Olson General Contractors, Inc. $80.00 2 Participants Loucks Associates $80.00 2 Participants Connexus Energy $130.00 4 Participants Kraus Anderson $130.00 4 Participants $175.00 Hole Sponsorship Kellison Company $130.00 4 Participants S Document2 iiCity of Cottage Grove - - • , Economic Development Authority _ 141 6th Annual E 3 A Golf Outlive, The Cottage Grove Economic Development , Authority is hosting its sixth annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, August 21 at River Oaks Golf Reasons to attend this Course. The four-person scramble will begin at yeas ev0nt: 1. Value: Paa 12:00 noon with a shotgun start. y $40.00 for an $85.00 event 2. Opportunity: Come and Who should attend? Builders/Developers, Network with other Business Bankers, Accountants, Architects, Leaders in the Commercial Realtors, and any business looking Development industry. for an expansion opportunity. 3. Fun: Enjoy a day filled with food, prizes, and golf! A social hour (cash bar) and catered dinner by the Point follow the golf outing. Register early, space is limited! The cost is only$40 each, or$130 per foursome. Hole sponsorships are available for$175 (sponsors are recognized in marketing materials throughout the year). Please complete the attached registration form and return by August 10, 2001 to reserve your spot. Call Scott Johnson at (651) 458-2833 for more information. River Oaks Golf Course is touted River J./ as one of the finest public golf Oaks courses in the Twin Cities. . Golf Experience for yourself our scenic • Course river views, brand new clubhouse, and first class hospitality! REGISTRATION FORM NAME: COMPANY: TELEPHONE #: ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES: Mail or fax your registration form by August 10 Please enclose payment of to: $40 each or $130 per Scott Johnson foursome, payable to the City of Cottage Grove Cottage Grove EDA 7516 80th Street South • Cottage Grove, MN 55016 sjohnson@cottage-grove.org I would like to sponsor a hole at the tournament for $175. To donate a door prize(s) or give-a-way item, please contact Scott Johnson at 651.458-2833 • .City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator vi Date: 06/08/01 Re: EDA Bylaws Many months ago, the EDA approved recommendation of draft bylaws for City Council approval. The action taken was to approve the draft as presented at the meeting, with some designated changes. Those changes have since been made. I have attached a copy of the updated draft Bylaws, as well as a list of the changes that were made since you last reviewed the document. 40 Since that time, the EDA also approved an attendance policy. I am recommending that the attendance policy be incorporated into the Bylaws. There are really no "policy" documents enacted and used by the EDA, therefore the Bylaws would be the only written document where we could refer to the attendance policy. The approved minutes reflect that the following was the attendance policy recommendation: If a member misses two meetings in a row or three in a year, that member will no longer be a member of the EDA. I request the EDA to provide direction on the following: > Should the year be a "calendar year" or "twelve-month period"? Do you want to add some kind of language that allows for exceptions? DISCUSSION I thought it would be helpful to clarify the definition of"year" since I have seen that become an issue in union contracts and personnel policies. In terms of the exceptions, there was discussion at the Council level that perhaps there 411 should be an opportunity for special circumstances to be considered. If the EDA attendance policy were adopted as written in the minutes, it would have to be enforced regardless of the existence of special circumstances. Many cities, when adopting \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Bylaws.doc attendance policies for commissions, use the term "unexcused absences." Another option would be to have a sentence wherein a member could request a leave of • absence from the EDA or from the EDA President. I have attached a copy of the ordinance adopted by the City Council for reference. RECOMMENDATION Approve the draft EDA Bylaws, including an EDA attendance policy, and direct staff to place them on the City Council agenda for final action. Attachments S \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Bylaws.doc • Article I-The Authority, Section 4: Board shall consist of seven (7)commissioners, two(2)of whom are members of the Council. Article II-Officers, Section 1: Second sentence= Insert Vice President after"Presidnet"as an elected officer. Article III-Meetings, Section 1: The annual meeting of the Authority shall be held on the second Tuesday in February at 7:30 a.m. Article III -Meetings, Section 2: Regular meetings shall be held . . . .the second (2nd)Tuesday of each month. REgular meeting shall commence at 7:30 a.m. Article III - Meetings, Section 4: Four(4)members shall constitutue a quorum. Article III-Meetings, Section 5: Order of Business- My notes indicate that the EDA wanted to reflect the City Council order of business, which is adopted in the City Code. 1-5-5 That does not reflect what we've actually been doing, but that's what the minutes indicate anyway. I guess my request is (1)see if any of the changes are problematic; and (2)e-mail the draft to us so that we can complete the changes and put into our resolution format. Then we can work on procedding to City Council. 411 CJ\4 k 6l ams • BYLAWS OF THE COTTAGE GROVE • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ARTICLE I-THE AUTHORITY Section 1. NAME OF AUTHORITY. The name of the Authority is the "Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority". Section 2. SEAL OF AUTHORITY. The seal of the Authority is in the form of a circle and bears the name of the Authority. Section 3. OFFICES OF AUTHORITY. The offices of the Authority are at the Cottage Grove city hall. Section 4. BOARD. The Authority is governed by seven commissioners (the "Board"), at least two of whom are members of the Cottage Grove city council. Section 5. STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The Authority is governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.090 through 469.1081 (the"Act"). ARTICLE II-OFFICERS • Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the Authority are the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Assistant Treasurer. The Authority shall elect the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary annually and they shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected and qualified. The Secretary and Assistant Treasurer need not be members of the Board. Section 2. PRESIDENT. The President shall preside at meetings of the Authority. The President shall sign contracts, deeds and other instruments made by the Authority. The President may submit recommendations and information concerning the business, affairs and policies of the Authority at any meeting. At the annual meeting, the President shall submit to the Board a report summarizing the activities and programs of the Authority for the past year and containing the President's recommendations for Authority activities for the ensuing year. Section 3. VICE-PRESIDENT. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President. In case of the absence or incapacity of the President or vacancy in the office of President, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President until a successor has been appointed and qualifies. No person may serve as President and Vice-President at the same time. Section 4. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board and maintain all records of the Authority. The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the • Authority and shall affix the seal to contracts and other instruments authorized by the Authority. RHB-184711 v1 1 CT165-1 • 1111 The Secretary shall also have such additional duties and responsibilities as the Board may from time to time prescribe by resolution. Section 5. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall (i) receive and be responsible for Authority money; (ii)be responsible for the acts of the Assistant Treasurer; (iii) disburse Authority money by check only; (iv) keep an account of the source of all receipts, and the nature, purpose and authority of all disbursements; and (v) file the Authority's detailed financial statement with the Secretary at least once per year at the time set by the Authority. Section 6. ASSISTANT TREASURER. The Assistant Treasurer shall have the powers and duties of the Treasurer if the Treasurer is absent or incapacitated. The Assistant Treasurer shall deposit the funds in the name of the Authority in a depository selected by the Authority. The Assistant Treasurer shall keep regular books of account showing Authority receipts and expenditures and render to the Authority an account of the financial condition of the Authority. In the absence or incapacity of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, the Assistant Treasurer, with the President, may sign contracts, deeds and other instruments made by the Authority. Section 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Authority shall employ an Executive Director who shall exercise general supervision over the administration of its business and affairs. With the President, the Executive Director shall sign contracts, deeds, and other instruments made by the Authority. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the management of the projects and • general affairs of Authority, under the direction of the Board. The Authority may designate a Deputy Executive Director who shall perform the duties of the Executive Director in the absence or incapacity of the Executive Director and carry out other tasks as delegated by the Executive Director. Section 8. EMPLOYEES; SERVICES. The Authority may employ a chief engineer, other technical experts and agents and other employees as it may require, and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation. The city council may, by resolution, place any employees of the city under the direction and control of the Authority or may authorize any employee of the city to devote a portion of the employee's time to Authority duties and determine what reimbursement, if any, the Authority shall make to the city for use of its employees. The Authority may contract for the services of consultants, agents, public accounts and other persons needed to perform its duties and exercise its powers. The Authority may use the services of the city attorney or hire a general counsel for its legal needs. Section 9. ADDITIONAL DUTIES. The officers and employees of the Authority shall perform other duties and functions as may from time to time be required of them under these bylaws or by the Authority pursuant to resolution. Section 10. VACANCIES. If the office of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary or Assistant Treasurer becomes vacant, the Board shall elect a successor at the next regular meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose. The successor serves for the unexpired term of the • office. RHB-184711v1 2 CT165-1 ARTICLE III-MEETINGS Section 1. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Authority shall be held on the second Tuesday in February at 7:30 a.m. at the regular meeting place of the Authority. Section 2. REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings shall be held without notice at the offices of the Authority on the second Tuesday of each month, unless that date is a legal holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the following business day. Regular meetings shall commence at 7:30 a.m. but the time and place of a regular meeting may be changed by the Authority by resolution. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Authority may be called by (i) the Board by motion, or (ii) the President or two members of the Board by writing filed with the Executive Director who must then mail or deliver notice of the meeting to the members of the Board of the time and place of the meeting at least two days before the meeting. Section 4. QUORUM. Four members constitute a quorum of the Board for the purpose of conducting business,but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present, and when a quorum is not present, a smaller number may adjourn the meeting. Section 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS. The following shall be the order of business at regular meetings of the Authority: 1. Call to Order. • 2. Roll Call. 3. Adoption of agenda. 4. Presentations. • 5. Approval of the minutes. 6. Consent calendar. 7. Open forum. 8. Response to previously raised open forum issues. 9. Public hearing and bid awards. 10. Unfinished and new business. 11. Response to previously raised EDA comments and requests. 12. EDA comments and requests. 13. Pay bills. 14. Adjournment. Section 6. RESOLUTIONS: CONDUCT. Resolutions shall be in writing and placed in the journal of the proceedings of the Authority. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order,Revised. Section 7. MANNER OF VOTING. Voting on questions coming before the Authority shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. When a quorum is in attendance, action may be taken by the Authority upon a vote of the majority of the Board. • RI-M-184711v] 3 CT165-1 ARTICLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS Section 1. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the same as the city's fiscal year. Section 2. TREASURER'S BOND. The Treasurer shall give bond to the state conditioned for the faithful discharge of the Treasurer's official duties. The bond must be approved as to form and surety by the Authority and filed with the Secretary. The bond must be for twice the amount of money likely to be on hand at any one time, as determined at least annually by the Authority, provided that the bond must not exceed$300,000. Section 3. CHECKS. All Authority checks shall be signed by the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, and by the Executive Director or one other officer named by the Authority in a resolution. The check must state the name of the payee and the nature for which the check is issued. Section 4. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Authority shall examine the financial statement together with the Treasurer's vouchers, which financial statements shall disclose all receipts and disbursements, their nature, money on hand, the purposes to which it shall be applied, the Authority's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities in a form required by the city's financial statements. If the Authority finds the financial statement and Treasurer's vouchers to be correct,it shall approve them by resolution. • Section 5. REPORT TO CITY. The Authority shall annually, at a time designated by the city, make a report to the city council giving a detailed account of its activities and of its receipts and expenditures for the preceding calendar year, together with additional matters and recommendations it deems advisable for the economic development of the city. The Authority shall also submit a report to the City Council annually within 60 days of the anniversary date of the first adoption of the enabling resolution stating whether and how the enabling resolution should be modified. Section 6. BUDGET TO CITY. The Authority shall annually send its budget to the city council at a time fixed by the city. The budget shall include a written estimate of the amount of money needed by the Authority from the city in order for the Authority to conduct business during the upcoming fiscal year. Section 7. AUDITS. The Authority's financial statements shall be prepared, audited, filed and published or posted in the manner required for the city's financial statements. The financial statements shall permit comparison and reconciliation with the city's accounts and financial reports and shall be filed with the state auditor by June 30 of each year. Section 8. DEPOSITORIES. Every two years the Authority shall name a national or state bank or banks within Minnesota as depositories. The Authority may deposit all its money in one bank account. Before acting as a depository, a bank shall give the Authority a bond approved as to form and surety by the Authority. The bond must be conditioned for the safekeeping and prompt • repayment of deposits. The bond must be at least equal to the maximum sum expected to be deposited at any one time. RHs-184711 v1 4 CT165-1 Section 9. SUPPLIES, PURCHASING, FACILITIES AND SERVICES. The Authority may purchase the supplies and materials it needs. The Authority may use the facilities of the city's purchasing department. The city may furnish offices, structures and space, stenographic, clerical and other assistance to the Authority. Section 10. EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. All contracts, deeds, and other instruments to which the Authority is a party or signatory or by which the Authority may be bound shall be executed by the President and the Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director or by such other officers of the Authority as the Board may by resolution prescribe. Section 11. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS. These bylaws may be amended by the Board by majority vote of all the commissioners, provided that any such proposed amendment shall first have been delivered to each commissioner at least five days prior to the meeting at which such amendment is considered. These bylaws and any amendments thereto shall not become effective until adopted by the Board and approved by the city council. Adopted this day of ,2001. President • Executive Director • RHB-184711v1 5 CT165-1 • ORDINANCE NO. 694 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING TO CITY COMMISSIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE FROM COMMISSION MEETINGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 2-1-6, paragraph A of the Cottage Grove City Code shall be amended to read as follows: A. Absence From Meetings: Unexcused absence Abscncc from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the commission or four (4) meetings in any one year period (beginning March 1) shall be deemed to constitute a resignation of a member, and the vacancy thus created shall be filled thereafter. To be excused, an absence must be requested in writing by the affected member, granted by the commission chairperson (or, the vice-chair if the chairperson makes the request) and the council liaison and filed with the city clerk. • Absences may be excused for extenuating circumstances that prevent the member's attendance, such as business demands, state of health, or personal emergencies. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication in the official newspaper of the City according to law. Sandra Shiely, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk Published in the South Washington CountyBuiietin on May 9, 2001. • City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: EDA Members From: Scott Johnson, Management Analyst Date: 6/4/01 Re: EDA Highlights and New Post Card The EDA Annual Report and the new Post Card were completed last week. We ordered 600 copies of the EDA Highlights as inserts for the Annual Report. We ordered 1200 copies of the new "Greatest Hits" post card to send to our mailing list and include in our marketing material. Document3 • • 11. rip,} c >.-+ -t ,,«:t•,^wm . jr•? �.y r. tis"_ s,i • 0 0 0 r s'y x:r y, r.`�' `,3> 5^-s.,.+''.� a'»,tur ,..ys^,;.,u "+•,sur F 3+..., rt"rr' r7 t +_ 4t a4 t �.. :5 �, ,q1C-1 • Over $3.5 million in infrastructure investment by the City to provide enhanced utilities and roadway improvements to industrial and commercial clients • Created industrial economic development and redevelopment tax increment districts • Total market value on all properties in 2000 exceeded $1.2 billion. This is an increase of over 8% from 1999. • • Over 145 new homes were built in 2000. The typical value for new housing in the exciting West Draw Neighborhood exceeds $275,000. • Facilitated eight new business enterprises with twelve more business expansions including new facilities for CCE Technologies, a new United States Postal Service Logistics facility, the new River Oaks Golf Course banquet facility, and continued expansion of the 3M Cottage Grove Campus. • From the Mayor. . . 2001 City Council fitThe last year of the millennium was extremely exciting with the accomplish- Honorable Mayor ment of all of our major initiatives. We are pleased to report our labor of the Sandy Shiely past few years is bearing a bountiful harvest in 2001. Council Member In 2000, the Economic Development Authority and the City Council each Rod Hale played important roles in realizing a number of important infrastructure and development projects. Many of these 2000 projects will be completed during Council Member 2001. Our primary focus has been to put the resources, staff and policy board Cheryl Kohls competencies in place to ensure a smooth development process. This has helped our commercial and industrial clients succeed. The process was Council Member implemented by the completion of a new EDA strategic plan adopted by the City Council. The development process goal was furthered by construction of Pat Rice high-grade infrastructure within our Jamaica Avenue commercial and industrial district. Our goal was also accomplished by providing activities that allowed Council Member us to open up two sections of the industrial park for future development. Jim Wolcott This resulted in manufacturing projects ready for spring construction. 2001 EDA In 2000 we worked with our established partnerships to improve this Jim Wolcott,President community and the larger southeastern metropolitan area. One such Glen Kleven partnership is the Wakota Bridge Coalition to which we have been members the past several years. This collaboration of area business and governmental Fred Luden representatives will result in the $206 million highway 61/494 reconstruction Dick Pederson with the bid process for the first phases beginning Spring 2002. The project Sandy Shiely doubles the size of the 494 freeway north of Cottage Grove within the cities of Gerard Weingartner ail Newport, South St. Paul and Woodbury. The project will also create a new freeway section from Cottage Grove to St. Paul. Staff Contacts Also in 2000,the municipally owned and award-winning River Oaks Golf Ryan Schroeder Course opened its brand new banquet facility. The facility was the site of our City Administrator annual developers meeting. The golf outing, sponsored in 2000 by: Xcel 651.458-2822 Energy; Kraus-Anderson Construction;Amcon Construction; KKE Architects; rschroed@cottage-grove.org P.A.S.Associates; Southview Bank; Bonestroo, Rosene,Anderlik, & Associates; Ehlers and Associates; and the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Michelle Wolfe Commerce, is just one sign of the importance we place on relationship building Assistant City Administrator and service to our business customers. The event emphasizes our efforts to 651.458-2882 establish and build growth partnerships. Our efforts have resulted in a diverse mwolfe@cottage-grove.org economic base, fiscal stability, and prosperity for this community. Our many partnerships make it possible for us to progress towards our goals. Steve Barrett We pledge to continue to take the steps necessary to enhance our economic Management Analyst base. 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They include: • An educated, skilled, growing and available work force • Hundreds of acres of available land • Modern infrastructure serviced by Xcel Energy • An excellent transportation network within minutes of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including rail • Two regionaUinternational airports within 20 minutes • Fast track administrative approvals • Financial incentives for qualifying companies • Home of River Oaks Golf Course, one of the top rated public golf courses in the Twin Cities To learn more about opportunities for growth in Cottage Grove, contact Michelle Wolfe at 651.458-2882, Ryan Schroeder at 651.458-2822, Steve Barrett at 651.458- 2883, Scott Johnson at 651.458-2833, or e-mail us at econdev(acottage-grove.org. f Cotta:e Grove oe Economic Development Department 7516 80th Street South Cottage Grove,MN 55016 www.cottage-2rove.org • amity of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/08/01 Re: EDA Vacancy Item 4G The EDA has a vacancy for the seat vacated by Shannon Green. The term expires 12/31/03. The EDA will need to make a recommendation to the City Council for an appointment to the vacant seat. • \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Vacancy.doc amity of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/08/01 Re: Red Rock Corridor and Metro East Updates Item 4H Attached are copies of the April and May editions of"The Metro East Broadcast." Also included in your packet is a copy of a Red Rock Commuter Rail newsletter. This information is provided for your information. Attachment • F:\Groups\PER_ECOMEconomic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Updates.doc _ rr Th e e o astB o a c as • MEDP will be holding its quarterly Board of Directors MEDP is now seeking hole sponsors for The 4'h Annual meeting this Thursday, May 10, at the MEDP offices. Mid-Year Meeting and Golf Tournament. This year's Among the items to be discussed include; the methodology soiree is being held at the exclusive Hastings Country Club for the new 2002 – 2005 strategic plan, a presentation by on Monday, August 13. Sponsorships include; signage at the the Red Wing Port Authority, and a discussion regarding a hole, signage in the clubhouse, publicity in all marketing proposal by the Saint Paul Area chamber of Commerce to materials, publicity in the Metro East Broadcast and the integrate services. Annual Report, recognition at the event, four golfers including green fees, carts, luncheon and awards reception, Due to some recent transfers and mergers, MEDP and sponsorship of a contest at your hole. For more currently has three vacancies on its Board of Directors. sponsorship information please contact Kathy Price at (651) Persons interested in serving on the Board of Directors, or 224-3278. interested in nominating a potential board member should contact David Piggott at (651) 265-2760. The full board Progress continues on the East Metro Labor Analysis. meets quarterly and is involved in long range strategic Home telephone interviews, business interviews, and planning for the organization. Each term is for three years. interviews with labor training and education are proceeding. We expect that Paragon Decision Resources will have to The City of Oakdale was recently certified by the make one last trip to the twin Cities in late May or early June Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic to wrap up their research. They will then begin processing Development as the Twin Cities' first "e-commerce the information and begin work on the final report. city." The e-certification was granted to Oakdale because of their success in making information technology a The next"Metro East Connections"will be held in priority in the city's economic development strategy. Burnsville on May 17. Burnsville's"Heart of the City" program has lead to increased vitality, a reinvigoration of Ecolab has hired United Properties to market civic pride and significant capital investment within the ci . approximately 8 acres of prime real estate in Eagan. The next"Connections"will be held by the City of Roseville The site, which is located in the Eagandale Center on June 21. To RSVP to either of these events,please Industrial Park at Lone Oak Road and Lunar Lane, is being contact Lena Jacobson at(651)265-27623 or marketed at$3.50 per square foot. Ecolab has held the land jacobson@medp.org. for 30 years. MEDP member Loucks Associates recently added Ian Congratulations to the Dakota County Economic Wiitanen and Dave Lyons as survey technicians and Dick Development Partnership and the Dakota County Halverson as a licensed surveyor. Workforce Investment Board. Their Second Annual Job Fair attracted over 1,200 job seekers to the West Saint Paul Armory. Early reports from exhibiting businesses are very favorable. Veritas Software Corporation plans to expand its The Metro East Broadcast is a monthly communication from the Metro Roseville campus by another 125,000 square feet. The East Development Partnership. We would like to share your news with first phase of the development,a 142,000 square foot office other members of the Par ' ^' ' building is scheduled to open this month. The company MEDP has initially planned two additional 60,000 square foot 332 Minnesota Street, Ste.N-205 buildings. Those plans now call for two additional 120,000 — Saint Paul,MN 55101 square foot buildings. When the project is complete, it will total 442,000 square feet. (651)224-3278 fax(651)223-5484 www.medp.org Volume II, Issue V, April 01 The Metro East • Dr. Thomas Musil,Director of the Shenehon Center for Real MEDP thanks McGough Development, US Bank and Xcel Estate Education at the University of Saint Thomas will be Energy for signing on as event sponsors for the 4th Annual Golf the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Mid-year Meeting and Golf Tournament. Adolfson & Peterson and Equity Commercial Tournament. Dr. Musil will be presenting the results of a recent Services have signed on as our first hole sponsors. For more national survey of municipal economic development information and to learn more about the benefits of sponsorship, professionals. This comprehensive survey compares the views, contact Kathy Price at(651)224-3278 or pricena,medp.org. practices and concerns of public sector economic development professionals with those of the private sector site selectors they US Bank is preparing to break ground on its 350,000 square foot often interact with. The discussion is sure to be informative and client service center across the Mississippi River from downtown entertaining. Saint Paul. The company is cleaning up the former American Hoist & Derrick property on the West Side Flats, an area along the river The Red Rock Corridor Commission is nearing the completion between Robert and Wabash Streets and Plato Boulevard. The first of its commuter rail feasibility study. The study includes station phase of the project, a 150,000 square foot building and a 1,150- area planning, capital cost estimates and ridership forecasts for a space parking ramp is expected to open in the second quarter of line from Hastings through Saint Paul to Minneapolis. They will 2002. The second phase will be a 200,000 square foot building. be holding an open house to present the results on June 12, US Bank plans for a total of 2,150 employees to work in the facility between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. at the Saint Paul Union Depot. when completed. Kellison Company has added Jonathan Distad as its director of MEDP was represented at the IDRC World Congress in Seattle. business development. Jonathan will lead Kellison's sales and IDRC is an international organization of corporate real estate marketing efforts. He can be reached at(651)730-0100. executives,site selectors and other providers of real estate services. The theme of this year's congress was"Leveraging Technologies in The next Metro East Connections will be held Thursday, an Intemetworked Economy." Individual sessions focused on the June 28 in Roseville. Roseville's community development staff changing work environment in the profession due to advancing irill present information on the community's numerous technology. evelopment and redevelopment opportunities. There will also be a site tour of the Twin Lakes Business Park. To RSVP contact Lena Jacobson at(651)265-2763 or at jacobsonna,medp.org. The The City of West St.Paul has hired Robert Larson as its new city next Connections event will be hosted by the City of Rosemount manager. Robert comes to West St.Paul from Deephaven,where on July 26. he was that city's first city administrator. Prior to that,he spent nine years working for the City of St.Louis Park. Amcon Construction has named Rick Speckman as its new president. Amcon has completed more than 600 projects since it was founded in 1972. The company, which does between $40 million and $50 million in volume annually, has completed projects in 18 states. For more information on Amcon, contact Kevin Maas at(952)808-5374. The Dakota County Community Development Agency will be holding a dedication and open house for Cortland Square on Monday,June 25th between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. This is the agencies second Apple Valley Senior Housing Community. The Metro East Broadcast is a monthly communication from the Metro East Development Partnership. We would like to share your news with The City of South St. Paul has decided to turn a demolition other members of the Partnership. Please send your press releases to: landfill into a $7.8 million riverfront park. The 87-acre Port Crosby site will be converted into baseball and softball fields, a _ MEDP driving range, a clubhouse and trails. The area, just south of 332 Minnesota Street, Ste.N-205 Saint Paul, is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and Saint Paul,MN 55101 Concord Street on the west. (651)224-3278 fax(651)223-5484 www.medp.org Volume II, Issue VI, May 01 a �� : E -�: .,,,,,„.41-5#,.,5cv _ is,s. ,k's s * ',',--,f,., "' y,F: x: *1.,.._=', ''1 ,, w, -?{ .. -q : • fMr.}`'�.41-E._,,,,-,.,.„„ S �"n1 '- .z': .?. fir ,I _ �r �'1 cid, � t,,,„: .,. `'�. _y k -:45 c Yr `Ja t: ..• ?:11';':''' r4;SV �n-.zs. ,.y l `wr'' ';e„9 A! ..Y''s te4; -::',"4-:,, r6:,-.;; ...�-, „1,., i e if ,F 0 0 COMMUTERI! !. RR tO 00Completion of Study RRCC1The Red Rock Corridor Commission (RRCC) is nearing completion of the Working Together Commuter Rail Feasibility Study. The study is designed to evaluate the County regional rail constraints and opportunities of operating commuter rail service in the authorities,cities,and towns � along the Highway 61 Red Rock Corridor. Major components of the feasibility study have .,t ... corridor-from Hastings now been completed. Station area planning and capital "=: • through Saint Paul- --'�"`-- g cost estimates have been completed from Hastings to Jai a established the Red Rodc *�''" !, . mut St. Corridor Commission Paul and ridership in year 2020 has been { (RRCC) in 1998 to forecast between Hastings and Minneapolis. ' address transportation j `- needs of the corridor. s $°- The Commission meets the �r a' last Thursday of every '' t month at 3:30 PM at the 1101/;'114.4" ,,, ,n- ;lc, '‘: -.�,' w t Cottage Grove City Hall. 43Cts j ' ' ii a( RED'_� JfA . _��` ,caq, r M Peterson-Chair ashinggronCounyty � • TheRedRockCorridor . «; ,' . =? t t "�-. Regional�Railroad Aulh•Cornmissi (from Hastings through St. Paul to { ,�- 5� . #;� Minneapolis) ispart of the proposed ` P Po ,. 1 -' er Joseph Hams y ice Chair Twin Cities transit system. =" R . Dakota County Regional regional Railroad Auth. The Metropolitan Council's t Commissioner "Transit 2020 Master Plan" • The Twin Cities region is expected to Doug Haseley (February 2000) and Transportation add around 650,000 people and City ofc l Paul mb Park PolicyPlan target the Red Rock over 400,000 jobs between 1995 and Council Member 9 Jim McDonoughCorridor to be the second commuter 2020. Most of the growth in the next Ramsey County Regional • rail corridor in operation (after 20 years will occur in the region's Railroad Auth. Northstar Corridor).The plans rapidly developing suburbs, including Commissioner indicate implementation by 2010. suburbs within the influence area of Rob Rin the Red Rock Corridor. Denmark Township • Commuter rail would make use of Supervisor existing freight railroad tracks • The agencies involved in the Pauline Schottmuller (Canadian Pacific and Burlington planning for the Red Rock Corridor City of Newport Northern Santa Fe Railroads) for include: the RRCC, the Minnesota Council Member Sandy SW* passenger service. Department of Transportation i" City of Cottage Grove • The length of the corridor is (Mn/DOT), Metropolitan Council and Mayor approximately 19 miles between Metro Transit of the Twin Cities. Mark Stenglein Hastings and downtown St. Paul; Hennepin County approximately 11 miles between Regional Railroad Auth. pP OPEN HOUSE Commissioner downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis; Mike Werner and totals 30 miles. June 12, 2001 City of Hastings 4:00 -6:30 PM Mayor - - � ....�,._�,.. _ .. . .. Saint Paul Union Depot -.2. 11.7'11-t'..-. i. t ` nom`.X.'''''' t" '1 :.: 11 RI • ps 1 _ - , „,,,,,.,,,,,,„.,„, IN , s A„,,,.: orecas . e. ..L Fo*- I ~ w -_,, ' 44 CJrLafn L re `rE� as Tr o Z d _._._f She forecast ridership for the Red Rock Hennepin ..c > m commuter rail line is estimated at almost 5,900 Co. Z 2 Qaa passenger trips per day in 2020. The forecast ... _E il R c m s e y was based on an operating scenario that Downtown 0 ` :o m a ; includes station locations at Hastings, Cottage 1 V Mpl ; ., 0 ® _ to Grove, Newport, Lower Afton Road, downtown - s .�• y i S Pau St. Paul (the Saint Paul Union Depot), Rice Street, / r. Snelling Avenue, the University of Minnesota opo �° �;, ��� Minneapolis Campus, Northeast Minneapolis Q j$ \`: dor ° •. 0,0 Q. (connection location to Northstar Corridor), and , downtown Minneapolis. Trains are assumed to �i 9 .ti operate on the Canadian Pacific Railway / a �Jet'��e between Hastings and Saint Paul Union Depot, it t ` and then continue on to downtown Minneapolis -,y along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe track. i72I Under the forecast operating scenario, a total of // four trains would leave Hastings as ngs m the morning 0 every 30 minutes starting at 6:00 a.m.Also in the A morning, one train would provide service departing from downtown Minneapolis and terminating ata Hastings. In the afternoon,a total of four trains would depart downtown 1 a =a a Dakota Co. inneapolis every 30 minutes starting at 4:00 p.m. a ne train in the afternoon would provide service `o g Prolosec4 l departing from Hastings and terminating in mStafio downtown Minneapolis.Transfers with the planned • `location Northstar commuter rail line would occur at the ® BNSF Alignment Option Northeast Minneapolis station. I haJ'e Between Downtown N'Gey. Minneapolis and St. Paul The approximate travel time between Hastings CP Alignment Option and downtown Minneapolis is 63 minutes, including a ten-minute layover at the Saint Paul Union Depot. The layover is required to switch directions and travel on the BNSF South line to Minneapolis. Despite the layover, passengers would not need to change trains at the Union Depot. The travel time between Hastings and The RRCCan the Saint Paul Union Depot is 27 minutes. Phase 1 study elements include: Red Rock Corridor Feasibility Study in • Evaluating railroad track conditions an • Developing a passenger rail service of January 2000 and will publish the final report • Forecasting the number of passengers July 2001. The • Evaluating financial effectiveness in Timeline for Project project's timeline is • Reviewing environmental impacts P l • Planning for station areas and land use illustrated below: If commuter roil is found to be feasible continue with the next 4 phases '0- fp ail Commuter Rai Costceptual.Desig :8,,. .:,,,,,I.,„..41...,,-...„-_::...-. .eeq; . aim:.Final;Desig �en f. Feasibil' ' Stu• `: c Etvironmental'Ana is .V.71,,,.,`!"!" ..,... i,_ n , ..and.Consfructio '` ,,-4.- E....:, - ',.,..;`,1-::.• :-PHASE- �.. .:` .h:T'PHA ' -,_;:,,.3:' . -PHASE 5w FINAL 77' t c7 1C7 73 C77 770 7777 77 77 C-70 �c7 C7C7 Complete July 2001 2 Years 1 Year 3 Years 0 Depender a tr Plannin ' '`- e Future 9 r04 • A study released by the Texas Transportation Institute on May 7, 2001 indicated that delays on Twin Cities area roadways have increased from an average of 21 minutes a week in 1992 to 45 minutes a week in 1999.The Minnesota Transportation Commissioner,. Elwyn Tinklenberg, was quoted in a Star Tribune article on May 8, 2001 to say, "The thing the study says most clearly is that in regard to Minneapolis and St. Paul, things are getting worse... at a faster rate than almost anywhere in the country." • 1 71 Roads are not the only answer. A multi-modal transportation system needs to be planned and constructed. The Red Rock Corridor feasibility study has been funded with a State 1 �',%a s r c t o r Co. grant of$500,000. The next phase of the study, the conceptual design and environmental " documentation, will be funded with federal and local regional railroad authority funds. QThe RRCC is pursuing additional funds to keep the planning, design and construction on Wet' track. We can only do this with the support of the state legislature and the U.S. Congress. a To find your State Representative: 800-657-3550. To find your State Senator: 888-234-1112. Red Rock 4 Ridership Facts Corridor NIIIIIIkinN Cottage" • Almost 50 percent of the forecast • Over 13 percent of the forecast trips drove trips are expected to travel between are expected to travel between the the downtown St. Paul station and downtown Minneapolis station and '1/4 stations southeast of St. Paul. the stations between Minneapolis 1111• Over 12 percent of the forecast trips and St. Paul. ' ��. . are expected to travel between the • Over 11 percent of the forecast trips downtown St. Paul station and are expected River to travel between the Northstar Corridor stations. downtown Minneapolis station and • About six percent of the forecast stations southeast of St. Paul. HdS!irigs" " trips are expected to travel between • Less than 20 passenger trips are the downtown St. Paul station and expected to travel between the downtown Minneapolis station. Northstar Corridor stations and stations southeast of St. Paul. L Station A___rea Planning .._• �._..._ .. freight volumes The design and location of stations will be a major factor in New urban freeway ration plan the success of commuter rail. Four Station Area Planning $40-75 million per mile 8 Workshops were held from June to September, 2000. Light railag I The Workshops provided each community with an $30-50 million per mile a opportunity to discuss issues about the proposed station and Exclusive busway to identify opportunities to maximize the benefits of transit $10 million per mile . service along the Red Rock Corridor. The Workshops were Upgrade to 4-lane highway u not intended to result in final decisions about station $3-4 million per mile amenities and locations, but to explore ata conceptual level a 0 t � what a station could look like and where a station could be Commuter rail I. built. The Red Rock Corridor Commission will work with the $3-10 million per mile ii c7 c affected agencies and municipalities in Phase II of 4,e Red Rock Corridor project (2001-2002) to solidify station location'` :onduct (Hastings to St. Paul only) 0 on Funding detailed Station Area Master Plans. $5-6 million per mile tt,, /-._ - J ,, ip ___ ....._ _-- ____ - ! __, ,_... _________ a6euo� & s.. 9vog9 NW ....° 1 a uwu(jrnpd PIPS - ynnoS le"S ti O9 9LSL , Wd 0£'9-00'1' a6euo�;o Joswadns en.;v - !00Z'Z1 aunt' anon mgt. Z80SS NW 'Jaton114S tpoN pool 1.10J0 W 09911 - ylis hiunoj uo46u!ysoM o ° tat �p 4 - J • 9 • ( i = bc0 ; ttr , ; i0,1ostir 40 ; P�ENC��7SE fi VISIT OUR WEB PAGE • A public Open House will be-held on June 12, 2001 to present 'information and provide an opportunity for input and eedback. IREbROk Project representatives will be present to answer questions and take o�R�oo!COMMUTER RAIL comments from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. A short presentation will be ,,, ALL ABOARD! made at 4:30 PM. .I !I3 The Open House will be held at the historic St. Paul Union Depot , ; j in downtown St. Paul. It is located at 214 East 4th Street between -• Sibley and Wacouta Streets. The Depot is one of the proposed 'y M 'N *r__ 3__ station locations on the Red Rock Corridor. 10,-- I -r- - Sob Com I 7L.R.d Raa Co..,. R.e..�..wr._ _r.. Ma.r..r.. ....rwr..wr r..�+d.r 4Zi i.o�w�.wo.r.w.w....s..ww.r. http://www.redrockrail.org X I ,i�. ;fid0 ,t� - `PEtfIR r 49 � 1 '> Sandra K. Cullen, PE, Project Director er ' "' �aam ': _,:-.•••=1 IWashington County Department of 4 Transportation 8t Physical Development Phone: (651) 430-4330 Email: sandy.cullen@co.washington.mn.us "�ry_.....� �.nwa-..:hTy-«ol�lw+. ,: YTi'S^e2Crm.M•..rRYnwe-X:s:'h' .+^. ,s.Pt'M["' - `City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members 1 From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/08/01 Re: Calendar of Upcoming Events Item 41 EDA June 12 Chamber Golf Tournament June 18 @ River Oaks EDA July 10 411 Chamber Board Meeting July 12 EDA August 14 MEDP Golf Tournament August 13 @ Hastings Country Club (See Attached) City Budget Review Meetings August 8 and 22 EDA Golf Tournament August 21 MEDP "Connections" October—TBA \\CG_FS2\CG_FS2_MAIN\Groups\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2001\June 01 Calendar.doc City of Cottage Grove S Memo To: EDA Members From: Scott Johnson, Management Analyst Date: 6/4/01 Re: Biographies for Marketing Materials I was asked to put together short biographies of everyone who is involved in the Cottage Grove development process. I just need a small paragraph explaining what your role is and how many years of experience you have in the development process. The intent of this project is to • show Cottage Grove has the experience to help new businesses prosper. Please e-mail, fax, or write a small paragraph on your economic development experience. If you have any questions please contact me at (651) 458-2833. Thank you for your help! Attached to this document are draft examples from other staff members that are involved with the economic development process. • Document2 Marketing Material Biographies Ryan Schroeder, Cottage Grove City Administrator Ryan has been involved in economic development,redevelopment and housing projects in both the public and private sectors since 1982. His experience includes; development of several hundred thousand square feet of office and commercial land projects, development of over 2000 housing units both new and renovation projects, and over 2 million square feet of manufacturing projects. His experience includes both development review,project management of industrial parks, and commercial construction. Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Studies Cottage Grove Planning Team Les Burshten, Cottage Grove Public Works Director Les has been an important part of the Cottage Grove development team for the past 14 years. He and his staff are a great source for preliminary information on water, sewer, and storm sewers. Les conducts water flow tests and can answer water quality questions your business may have. Bob LaBrosse, Cottage Grove Chief Building Official • Bob LaBrosse has been involved in the Building Code plan review and building inspection process for the City of Cottage Grove since 1993. His experience working in the residential and commercial construction industry, and ongoing participation in continuing education programs required for State certification and licensing, assure competency in code interpretations and currency in accepted construction methods. While conducting plan reviews and inspection processes for commercial, industrial and residential construction projects,both new and remodel, he manages the activities of an efficient inspection and support staff to enhance the efforts of associates in achieving successful project completion. John McCool, Cottage Grove Senior Planner John has over 21 years of urban planning experience with regional and local governmental agencies, including his current employment with the City of Cottage Grove as a Senior Planner. He has assisted in the review of numerous development proposals and planning applications relating to land use planning and zoning. He is experienced in the preparation of comprehensive plans, staff reports and memorandums for advisory commissions and elected officials and has made numerous presentations to governmental agencies and general public. He helped facilitate the City Council appointed CITYVISION21 Task Force(1996-98) and West Draw Task Force (1995 —96) committees. He is a certified member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and • the American Planners Association. • John M. Burbank,AICP,Associate Planner As a city staff member since March 1988,John has been actively involved in all facets of community development, and has a thorough understanding of the land use policies, zoning regulations,utility infrastructure and the general development process in Cottage Grove. This understanding is derived from direct involvement in two major comprehensive plan revisions and associated zoning amendments, general zoning amendments,revisions to the storm water and surface water utility plans,the Natural Resource Inventory,historic preservation efforts, and various task force studies such as the West Draw Task force and the Cityvision 21 which was the long term visioning precursor to the latest comprehensive plan amendment. John has utilized this cumulative understanding of the community to smoothly facilitate the growth of many new residential housing neighborhoods as well as new and redeveloping commercial or industrial projects. His knowledge and experience with Cottage Grove can provide prospective developers with a smooth transition from concept to construction within the community. Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners(AICP); Historic Preservationist of the year 1998—City of Cottage Grove; Bachelor of Science— Geography and Graphic Design Cottage Grove Engineering Team • The mission of the engineering support team is to provide Community Development, Public Works,Administration and the Economic Development Authority with information and support services to enable the planning, design and delivery of constructed municipal infrastructure projects. The engineering team's charge is to support the city's goal of providing cost effective and timely delivery of infrastructure services and constructed projects. Specific engineering duties include: • Trunk infrastructure planning • Project feasibility analysis • Project cost estimates • Project financing recommendations • Construction quality control • Construction surveys • Construction project management and contract administration The core engineering team is comprised of six primary individuals. The team members have diverse experience and training and each has a specific team function. 1111 The core engineering team consists of: City Engineer-Jerry Bourdon: Registered civil engineer with twenty-eight years • experience in municipal engineering. The last 10 years as city engineer. He is responsible for the overall efforts of the engineering team. Construction Program Manager—Dave Hanson: Construction manager with 24 years of municipal experience. Supervises a team of construction inspectors and surveyors. He is responsible for delivery of constructed projects. Project Manager(Planning and Design)—Angela Popenhagen: Registered civil engineer with 8 years of municipal experience in Cottage Grove. She is responsible for planning and design of municipal infrastructure. Project design engineer—Tom Thompson: Registered civil engineer with 5 years experience. He is responsible for feasibility studies and preparation of plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements. Randy Wilson—Survey Crew Chief: Six years of construction surveying experience. He is responsible for preliminary data collection for planning and design and construction staking of municipal infrastructure. Dan Turner—Design Technician: Thirteen years experience as an engineering tech. He is responsible for design details and drafting of all Cottage Grove infrastructure • projects. In addition to the core team, specialists that are knowledgeable about Cottage Grove's infrastructure plans are available to assist the core team as needed. The primary technical specialists include: Eric Peters: Storm water management/water resources Marc Wallis: Water supply and distribution Fred Stenborg: Waste water collection Shelly Johnson: Traffic/Transportation •