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Home My WebLink About2000.07.11 PACKET f 7� • Secretary 1110 CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 11 , 2000 7:30 A.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of June 13, 2000 Minutes 4. Business Items A. Project Updates B. Calendar C. 2001 Budget Proposals D. By-Laws E. TIF 1-10 Update F. TIF 1-11 Schedule G. Phase I Study—Industrial Park H. 2000 Annual Report I. July Direct Mail Promotion J. Golf Tournament Update K. Grey Cloud Island Update 5. Miscellaneous Business Items 6. Adjourn 411 Next Meeting Date:August 8,2000 F:\GROUPS\PER_ECOMEconomic Development\EDA Packets\2000\Agendas\July.doc • City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator flA Date: 06/30/00 Re: Project Updates Item 4A Attached is the list of active projects. Staff will provide a verbal update at the meeting. • Attachment • \\CG FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000UuIy 00 Proj Update.doc ACTIVE LEADS QUERY EDA PACKET 7/5/00 Proposal ID Project Description SF/Acres Needed i ED-00-04 Warehouse/Distribution 140,000 sf/ 1.8-20 acres ED-00-10 Office/Distribution facility 5-6 acres ED-00-13 •Medical Office Building 300,000 sf w/room for expansion ED-00-19 Manufacturing 90,000 sf/ 10 acres ED-00-22 Office Warehouse 45,000- 50,000 sf warehouse, 4,000-5,000 office ED-00-28 Distribution Center 380,000 sf/25-30 acres ED-00-29 Office 60,000-80,000 sf ED-00-31 Grove Plaza NA ED-00-32 Hotel & Restaurant 70,000-80,000 sf ED-00-33 Manufacturing 15,000 sf ED-00-34 Stamping facility 155,000 sf/30 acres ED-00-35 Post Office ED-00-37 Manufacturing 400 - 500,000 sf/26-33 acres ED-00-38 Manufacturing 85,000/5 acres ED-00-40 'Light Manufacturing 100,000 sf/5-10 acres ED-00-42 Machine Shop 30,000/4 acres ED-00-43 Distribution Facility 80-90,000 sf/11-15 acres ED-00-44 Manufacturing 75,000- 100,000/4.6-6.6 acres ED-00-46 Commercial Availability ED-00-47 Manufacturing 60,000 initially to 150,000 sf ED-00-51 Engineering facility 10,000 sf/1-2 acres ED-00-52 Manufacturing 20,000-60,000 sf/2-5 acres • ED-00-53 Distribution Center 15-20,000 sf/1.3-2 acres ED-00-54 Warehouse 50-100,000 sf/4-7 acres ED-00-55 Financial Institution ED-00-57 Retail Inquiry ED-00-58 Cable/Fiber Optic Co. 50- 100,000 sf/4-8 acres ED-00-59 Distribution Center 2-3 acres • Page 1 • City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/30/00 Re: Calendar of Upcoming Events Item 4B City Council July 5 Chamber Executive Board July 7 • EDA Meetings July 11, August 8, September 12 Stuff for School Drive July 24 —August 21 Bankers Meeting and Tour July 19 Executive Board Meeting August 4 Chamber Board Meeting August 10 Metro East Golf Tournament August 14 EDA Golf Tournament August 22 Chamber Silver Plate Dinner October 15 • F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 Calendar.doc , SCity of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members )00 From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/30/00 Re: Economic Development 2001 Budgets Item 4C Attached are copies of the Economic Development Authority and Economic Development Fund budget proposals for 2001. Please review and provide feedback to staff. The budget committee will formally review these budgets during the week of July • 17. I think the budget documents are fairly self-explanatory, but if not, I will attempt to answer your questions at the July 11 meeting. We plan to report to you on the question asked at the last meeting about the maximum levy for the EDA. Attachment • \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 Budget.doc FUNCTION DEPARTMENT DIV NO ACTIVITY • General Gov't Economic 12 EDF Development Economic Development MISSION Facilitate economic growth in Cottage Grove by implementing business retention, expansion and attraction programs. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY The Economic Development Department is responsible for the administration, coordination and implementation of all activities included in the Economic Development Authority 2000-2005 Strategic Plan. Time is focused around business retention, expansion, attraction and resource management. MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR 2000 1. Develop an annual Marketing Plan to heighten awareness of Cottage • Grove in the development community. 2. Provide ongoing support to the Economic Development Authority by coordinating meetings and events in 2001. 3. Continue to work with Industrial Park owners in developing and promoting the Cottage Grove Industrial Park. 4. Maintain the City's Economic Development WEB Page. 5. Implement business retention and expansion program. 6. Monitor changes in legislation regarding Economic Development tools and other areas that impact the City's ability to attract and retain jobs and tax base. 110 r • IMPACT MEASURES Actual Actual Estimated Projected Item 1998 1999 2000 2001 Proposals Prepared 40 40 75 50 Sales Visits Developers & 13 10 10 10 Brokers EDA Meetings 13 12 14 12 OUTCOME MEASURES 1. Number of new businesses expanding in Cottage Grove. 1997 2 1999 12 1998 12 2. Number of new businesses locating in Cottage Grove. 1997 4 1999 8 1998 6 Personnel Schedule Actual Actual Recommend Adopted Position Title 1999 2000 2001 20010 • City Administrator .20 .20 .2 Assistant City .30 .30 .3 Administrator Management Analysts .54 .54 .54 Economic Development 0 0 0 Director Admin. Secretary .10 .10 .10 1 Summary Budget • Program No 9280 Six Month 1998 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 Actual Actual Budget Actual Recommend Adopted Revenue Property tax 27,120 45,000 Other 8,276 Interest 7,794 8,000 Loan 18.047 65.000 Total revenue 61.237 118.000 Expenditures Personnel 68,022 66,300 Commodities 371 900 Contractual 37,014 41,700 Transfer out Capital outlay - Total 105.407 108,900. Fund balance Beginning balance 398,820 359,950 Revenue 61,237 118,000 Expenditure 105.407 108.900 Ending balance 354.650 369.050 Restricted for interfund loan 305,300 257,800 210,300 162,800 1120018 UDW a x9280.D O C • City of Cottage Grove Department Budget Request Fund 280 Pera rate 0.0518 I:\2001Budget\[DET1130.xls]Sheet1 . Department Economic Development FICA rate 0.0765 Program 1130 Group ins 6/24/99 W/C rate 0.0043 Percent Over(Under) 1999 2000 2001 Prior year Object Code Description Actual Budget Detail Request Budget Actual Comments Personnel; 4100 Salaries Wolfe,Ass't Admin at 30% 22,400.00 Schroeder,City Admin at 20% 17,500.00 Barrett,Analyst at 27% 9,700.00 King,Analyst at 27% 9,700.00 Belscamper,Neil at 10% 3,200.00 Total 4100 54,925.21 56,900.00 62,500.00 4110 Overtime 0.00 0.00 0.00 4120 Salaries part time 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 BA-OJT worker 0.00 4141 PERA 2,535.84 2,900.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 4142 FICA 4,161.08 4,500.00 4,900.00 4,900.00 4144 Group Insurance 6,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4148 Worker's Comp 300.00 200.00 300.00 300.00 Total Personnel 68,022.13 66,300.00 72,700.00 9.65% 6.88% Commodities: • 4200 Office Supplies 250.00 19.07 ytd Total 4200 81.45 500.00 250.00 4210 Operating Supplies 300.00 74.91 ytd Total 4210 289.42 400.00 300.00 Total Commodities 370.87 900.00 550.00 -38.89% 48.30% Contractual Services 4300 Professional Svcs Marketing,Brochure Design,Aerial Photos, 13,000.00 Golf Tournament moved to Special Events. Courier moved to Fees for Service. Total 4300 17,290.72 15,000.00 13,000.00 4313.50 ytd 4305 Fees For Service Courier Service 300.00 107.85 ytd courier Banners(marketing plan) 1,000.00 Total 4305 0.00 1,000.00 1,300.00 4310 Communications 0.00 Zero YTD-don't know what • Total 4310 0.00 300.00 0.00 the$300 in 1999 was for. P 1 Page City of Cottage Grove Department Budget Request Fund 280 Pera rate 0.0518 1:12001Budgetl[DET1130.xls)Sheetl • Department Economic Development FICA rate 0.0765 Program 1130 Group ins 6/24/99 W/C rate 0.0043 Percent Over(Under) 1999 2000 2001 Prior year Object Code Description Actual Budget Detail Request Budget Actual Comments 4311 Postage Annual Report,Got(Tournament 1,200.00 Mailings,and Quarterly Post Cards Total 4311 0.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 4340 Printing Annual Report 2,500.00 Marketing Brochure&Quarterly Post cards 4,000.00 Total 4340 2,009.31 5,400.00 6,500.00 4341 Advertising 4 ads in MNREJ Leasing Guide (4'600) 2,440.00 • Midwest Industrial Properties 3,540.00 Site Selection 2,220.00 Total 4341 5,250.00 8,100.00 8,200.00 4371 Maintenance/Repair Other 0.00 Total 4371 40.00 0.00 0.00 4401 Dues/Subscriptions Metro East 2,000.00 City Business Subscription 95.00 MAEDC 250.00 AEDC 305.00 Chamber'? 1,500.00 EDAM (CA&ACA,2 @ 175) 350.00 Misc 0 Total 4401 4,617.00 5,100.00 4,500.00 4403 Travel/Train/Conferences Ass't,National Conference (1500 25%) 400.00 Ass't,State Conference (500'25%) 150.00 TIF Seminar 200.00 Mileage Reimbursement 300.00 Local Meetings/Seminars 400.00 Analyst Seminar 150.00 Total 4403 3,560.17 1,600.00 1,600.00 4434 Special events Golf Tournament Expenses 4,100.00 Misc Plaques,etc 100.00 Forums for local businesses 500.00 Total 4434 3,999.68 3,500.00 4,700.00 4445 Sales Tax 247.56 500.00 300.00 300.00 47.88 ytd • Total Contractual Svcs 37,014.44 41,700.00 41,300.00 -0.96% -1.08% Page 2 City of Cottage Grove Department Budget Request • Fund 280 Pera rate 0.0518 1:\2001Budget\[DET1130.xls)Sheetl Department Economic Development FICA rate 0.0765 Program 1130 Group ins 6/24/99 W/C rate 0.0043 Percent Over(Under) 1999 2000 2001 Prior year Object Code Description Actual Budget Detail Request Budget Actual Comments Capital Outlay: 4520 Fum&Office Equip 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Capital Outlay 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00% Other Financing Uses: 4700 Transfers 0.00 Total 4700 0.00 0.00 Total Other Financing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00% Total Department 105,407.44 108,900.00 114,550.00 5.19% 8.67% • • Page 3 FUNCTION DEPARTMENT DIV NO ACTIVITY 410 General Gov't Economic 285-12 EDA Development MISSION The Economic Development Authority works with its partners to encourage business and industry, and the creation of quality jobs in the City of Cottage Grove using all tools and methods that are appropriate. As we implement this mission, we will be mindful of the following guiding principles: Encourage quality commercial and industrial development that enhances the quality of life for Cottage Grove's citizens and is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Utilize sound financial practices in using incentives to attract and expand businesses in the community. Consider the use of incentives in instances where they will promote quality jobs and development for the City. Recognize the interdependence of the private and public sector in a healthy community and foster a spirit of cooperation between the two sectors. • DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY The Economic Development Authority is a paid group of citizens or business persons that provide public development in various activities to promote economic growth in the City. Activities include strategic planning, program implementation, financial program management, and industrial park development. MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR 2000 1. Attract at least three new businesses per year to the Industrial Park. 2. Redevelop Grove Plaza by the end of 2001. 3. Secure at least two new restaurants (site down, eat-in) by the end of 2001. 4. Have at least 80 hotel rooms available by the end of 2001. 5. Define EDA role with Langdon by the end of 2001. 6. Complete a master plan for redevelopment (including Cottage Grove Plaza, G-Will Plaza) by the end of 2002. 7. Create a development concept for Office by the end of 2000 • • MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR 2000 (continued) 8. Develop a master plan for single family residence - $350K + - for each section of town; a different (one) section will be completed each year. IMPACT MEASURES Actual Actual Estimated Projected Item 1998 1999 2000 2001 Land (acres)Developed— 30 0 25 25 Industrial Land (acres) Developed — 0 Commercial Square feet constructed- Industrial Square feet constructed- Commercial OUTCOME MEASURES • Personnel Schedule Actual Actual Recommend Adopted Position Title 1999 2000 2001 2001 None • ( 1 Summary Budget • Program No 1135 Six Month 1998 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 Actual Actual Budget Actual Recommend Adopted Revenue Interest 11,656 8,000 Miscellaneous 20.503 30.000 Total revenue 32.159 38.000 Expenditures Personnel Commodities Contractual 28,515 44,200 Other charges Capital outlay - Total 28.515 44.200 Fund balance Beginning balance 236,498 371,139 Revenue 32,156 38,000 Expenditure 28,515 44,200 Transfer - Ending balance 240.139 364.939 1.12001 BUDINar1135.DOC • • City of Cottage Grove Department Budget Request • Fund 285 Pera rate 0.0518 I:\2001Budget\[DET1135.xls3Sheetl Department Econ Dev Authority FICA rate 0.0765 Program 1135 Group ins W/C rate 0.0044 6/24/99 Percent Over(Under) 1999 2000 2001 Prior year Object Code Description Actual Budget Detail Request Budget Actual Comments Commodities 4200 Office Supplies 0.00 Total 4200 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Contractual Svcs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% #DIV/0! Contractual Services 4300 Professional Svcs 9,000.00 3825 ytd Total 4300 2,836.51 9,000.00 9,000.00 4301 Engineering Svcs 8,500.00 $0 ytd Total 4301 0.00 8,700.00 8,500.00 • 4302 Legal service 11,000.00 4000 ytd Total 4302 11,213.93 11,000.00 11,000.00 4305 Fees For Service EDA Per Diem: 7 Cm$30/mtg'12 mtgs. 2,520.00 E-mail 250.00 Misc.as needed 1,830.00 Total 4305 2,481.63 4,300.00 4,600.00 4311 Postage 400.00 Total 4311 0.00 400.00 400.00 4341 Advertising City Business 7,771.00 Chamber Misc. 500.00 Public Hearing Notices 500.00 Misc.Ads 2,229.00 Total 4341 11,783.40 10,600.00 11,000.00 4350 Insurance 200.00 Total 4350 200.00 200.00 200.00 4445 Sales Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 • Total Contractual Svcs 28,515.47 44,200.00 44,700.00 1.13% 1.75% Page 1 • City of Cottage Grove Department Budget • Request Fund 285 Pera rate 0.0518 I:12001Budget\[DET1135.xIs]Sheetl Department Econ Dev Authority FICA rate 0.0765 Program 1135 Group ins W/C rate 0.0044 6/24/99 Percent Over(Under) 1999 2000 2001 Prior year Object Code Description Actual Budget Detail Request Budget Actual Comments Total Department 28,515.47 44,200.00 44,700.00 1.13% 56.76% • • • Page 2 Y. D. • Memo To: Economic Develo•ment Authority From: Ryan R. Schroeder♦k Date: July 3, 2000 �� 1 Subj.: Bylaws For the past couple of meetings the Board has held discussions regarding a needed update of your bylaws, adopted August 18, 1987. At the last meeting of the Authority (EDA) several questions were left unanswered. I will attempt to address these here. The powers of an EDA are created by State Statute Chapters 462 (including subchapters A,B,C) and 469. Any reference to other statutes in bylaws or enabling Council resolution is out of date and should be removed. MEMBERSHIP: 469.095(c) provides for a seven member EDA each member of which is to serve for a six-year term (statute does also allow for three and five member EDA's, however, since Cottage Grove has chosen "seven" I will not get into the other two options here). Two of the members shall be members of the City Council. Terms are six years. Terms of Council can be stated as either six years or co-terminus but in any case Council terms expire automatically upon vacation of the office. The Mayor makes appointments with the approval of the City Council. Membership impacts the quorum • provisions. Special meetings (paragraph 6) and emergency meetings (no reference) can be dealt with in the same manner as is contained in City Code (attached). Change: Article III (1) should be changed to recognize the seven-(7) member board including two members of the City Council. Likewise change the quorum provision to four(4) members in paragraph 7 and provide for meeting notice in paragraphs 5 and 6 in accordance with City Code. OFFICERS: 469.096 declares that the EDA shall annually elect a president, secretary and treasurer. It shall also elect a vice-president and assistant treasurer(although apparently these offices need not be elected annually). A commissioner need not hold the offices of secretary and assistant treasurer. A commissioner must not serve as president and vice-president at the same time. The same commissioner may hold the other offices. The treasurer must be bonded. Change: Article IV should be changed to reflect the offices of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer from the board. Given that under statute it is stated that both the secretary and treasurer are to be elected annually we have suggested combining these two positions (even though the secretary could be in tion avoids thepotential confusion created a staff osition...comb a P by annually electing a staff position). The other option, of course, is to retain these as two separate positions on the board. If you choose to create the position of Executive Director as discussed at your last meeting I would also suggest that this position be held by the City Administrator or designee (under 469.097 the EDA may employ employees or contractors as it may require, • including this position which is commonly found during real estate transactions wherein an EDA is a party I have been signing as the defacto Executive Director). You could also choose to not mention this position within your bylaws. If you choose to note the ED position you can do so either in this article or in the article dealing with the balance of the staffing issues. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS: I have enclosed a copy of Minnesota Statutes 469.107 dealing with levy authority. Under this provision it appears the EDA could increase its levy, which has been in the $35,000 range by a substantial amount. For payable 2000 the municipal taxable market value is $1,212,730,500 allowing for a levy up to $219,868. This levy must be approved by Council and is subject to reverse referenda. With an increased levy Council would most likely express concerns with the overall impact of the total levy upon the taxpayer. We are not suggesting any changes in bylaws relative to taxing authority. If, however, the board has any opinions as to what your levy should be that would be helpful as, outside of this discussion,we have begun work on the 2001 municipal budgets. Other references to fiscal issues in your bylaws deal with bonding authority and budgeting (in the same manner as other municipal operations). Change: Article IX deals with budgeting and annual reporting. As recommended at the last meeting we suggest this be rewritten to reflect the manner within which we do business throughout the organization. Article VI • deals with Finance and Administration. We do not have any additional recommendations beyond your discussion in May. That discussion included the desire to amend paragraph "5" to reflect as a goal to "promote the growth and economic development of the City of Cottage Grove." The notes above regarding the levy will be at issue with the budget adoption regardless of the bylaws (unless you wish to further restrict your levy authority beyond statutory restrictions). POWERS: The EDA has only the authority granted by statute and adopted by the City Council. Upon adoption of your amended bylaws it must also receive Council ratification by resolution. Change: Article VII needs to be updated to comply with statute as 484C, 472A, 474 and 273 no longer exist. EDA Action: By motion amend the By-Laws of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority dated August 18, 1987 pursuant to the above and subject to City Council consideration and adoption. F:1CGWeii\EDA Bylaws.doc • Minnesota Statutes Display Document 1 of 1 Page 1 of 2 • Minnesota Statutes Minnesota Statutes 1999 Display Document 1 of 1 n i 117=71:-7n‘' a 11 {gyp Search Terms 5unnary Expand Load µriur I To i Up 1 Uou.n .6attom gest Chapter Title: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Section: 469.107 Text: I' 469.107 City may levy taxes for economic'adevelopmenta authority. Subdivision 1. City tax levy. A city may, at the request of the authority, levy a tax in any year for the benefit of the authority. The tax must be not more than 0.01813 percent of taxable market value. The amount levied must be paid by the city treasurer to the treasurer of the authority, to be spent by the authority. • Subd. 2. Reverse referendum. A city may increase its levy for'economic''development authority purposes under subdivision 1 in the following way. Its city council must first pass a resolution stating the proposed amount of levy increase. The city must then publish the resolution together with a notice of public hearing on the resolution for two successive weeks in its official newspaper or if none exists in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The hearing must be held two to four weeks after the first publication. After the hearing, the city council may decide to take no action or may adopt a resolution authorizing the proposed increase or a lesser increase. A resolution authorizing an increase must be published in the city's official newspaper or if none exists in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The resolution is not effective if a petition requesting a referendum on the resolution is filed with the city clerk within 30 days of publication of the resolution. The petition must be signed by voters equaling five percent of the votes cast in the city in the last general election. The election must be held at a general or special election. Notice of the election must be given in the manner required by law. The notice must state the • purpose and amount of the levy. HIST: 1987 c 291 s 108; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 277 art 4s 64; 1992 c 511 art 5 s 13 http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us:8181/SEARCHBASIS/mnstat/public/www/DDW?W%3DTE)7/3/00I+IS+%2 CO551 1-5 (2 ) Ca. Designate the depositories of City funds . b. Designate the official newspaper. c. Choose an acting Mayor from the Council members who shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor from the City or, in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor, until a successor has been appointed. (1971 Code § 2-6; amd. 2000 Code) B. Special Meetings : Special meetings of the City Council may be called by the Mayor or by any two (2 ) members of the City Council in writing and filed with the City Clerk who shall then mail a notice to all members of the time, place and agenda at least three (3 ) days before the meeting. The City Clerk shall also post written notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the meeting on the bulletin board at City Hall . The notice shall also be mailed or otherwise delivered to each person who has filed a written request for notice of special meetings with the City. The notice shall be posted and mailed or delivered at least three (3 ) days before the date of the meeting. (1971 Code § 2-9 ; amd. 2000 Code) C . Emergency Meetings : 1 . Definition: An "emergency meeting" is a special meeting 111 called because of circumstances that, in the judgment of the City, require immediate consideration by the City Council . 2 . Notice : For an emergency meeting, the City Clerk shall make good faith efforts to provide notice of a meeting to each news medium that has filed a written request for notice if the request includes the news medium' s telephone number. Notice of the emergency meeting shall be given by telephone or by any other method used to notify the members of the City Council . Notice shall be provided to each news medium which has filed a written request for notice as soon as reasonably practicable after notice has been given to City Council members . Notice shall include the subject of the meeting . Posted or published notice of an emergency meeting shall not be required. 3 . Discussions Of Matters Other Than Emergency: If matters not directly related to the emergency are discussed or acted upon at the emergency meeting, the minutes of the meeting shall include a specific description of the matters . (2000 Code) D. Open To The Public : Except as otherwise provided by law for public meetings , all Council meetings shall be open to the public . (1971 Code § 2-10 ; amd. 2000 Code) 1-5-4 : PRESIDING OFFICER; APPEALS: A. Officials Serve As Presiding Officer: The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Council . In the absence of the Mayor, the acting Mayor shall preside . In the absence of both, '. I • City of Cottage Prove, ,_, Minnesota IFinancial Analysis and Management Considerations ISpecial Revenue Funds Economic Development IThe City established this fund in 1986 to account for the loan program to encourage commercial development. A summary of transactions from inception is as follows: I 1 Prior Years 1999 Total Revenue and other sources: Sale of land $42,610 $ - $42,610 Interest on loan receivable 54,015 - 54,015 Principal on loan receivable 100,000 - 100,000 Investment income 181,541 5,075 186,616 General property taxes 456,695 35,545 492,240 • State credits 125,297 509,330 634,627 Interest on interfund loan 156,626 14,722 171,348 Donation 17,358 - 17,358 Residual equity transfer-Oakwood Heights 284,986 - 284,986 Miscellaneous 260 55,962 56,222 State Department of Energy and Economic Development: Grant 100,000 - 100,000 Loan 150,000 - 150,000 Total revenue and other sources $1,669,388 $620,634 2,290,022 Expenditures and other uses: Economic development loan $250,000 $ - 250,000 Administrative expenditures 642,261 69,657 711,918 Transfer to Economic Development Authority: Economic Development Fund 230,000 - 230,000 Operations 119,640 - 119,640 Transfer to General Fund 72,837 2,102 74,939 Total expenditures and other uses $1,314,738 $71,759 1,386,497 Fund balance-December 31, 1999 $903,525 • 2 City (,Pottage:Grove, Minnesota' • Financial Analysis and Management Considerations Special Revenue Funds As shown on the previous page,the fund balance at December 31, 1999 was $903,525. However, this amount is not entirely available for appropriation. This fund provided an interfund loan to the 1992 Tax Increment Refunding Bonds Debt Service Fund to cover delays in collections of tax increment. The balance of the interfund loan was$162,811 at December 31, 1999. The City anticipates this interfund loan will be repaid in 2001. Future Economic Development Fund Pursuant to the adoption of resolution#99-85,this fund was set up and will be managed by council. In 1999 a donation was received from a local company. The fund balance will be restricted for future economic development. Forfeiture/Seizure Fund • The Forfeiture/Seizure Fund was established to account for police department proceeds of property seized under MS 609.53. The fund balance at December 31, 1999 was $22,264. • '�` _ 3 i City f ottage3rove, MinnesotaI • Financial Analysis and Management Considerations Special Revenue Funds Economic Development Authority The City established the Economic Development Authority in 1987. A summary of transactions from inception is as follows: Prior Years 1999 Total Revenues and other sources: General property taxes $ - $23,535 $23,535 Intergovernmental - 6,220 6,220 Charges for services 20,500 35,000 55,500 Investment income 78,587 9,334 87,921 Other 8,437 745 9,182 Transfer from General Fund 19,900 - 19,900 Transfer from Debt Service Fund 415,407 138,900 554,307 Total revenues and other sources $542,831 $213,734 756,565 • Expenditures and other uses: Commodities $32,053 $ - 32,053 Contractual services 204,214 19,971 224,185 Capital outlay 66,425 - 66,425 Total expenditures and other uses $302,692 $19,971 322,663 Fund balance-December 31, 1999 $433,902 • w'� br.fit++;el4 ' 4 a.•}kn 2: ♦% �." .• citytf. ottage Grove Minnesota 4 Financial Analysis and Management Considerations Special Revenue Funds The monies available in this fund are earmarked to fund the activities of the Economic Development Authority(EDA)of the City. This organization was established(and began operations in 1987)pursuant to Minnesota Statute 458C.23. The City provides all accounting related services of the EDA. As discussed earlier,the EDA is presented in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as a discretely presented component unit in accordance with provisions of GASB Statement#14. The City has established two funds as follows: 1) The current Economic Development Fund was retained to receive designated levies and other City monies. This fund accounts for the City's economic development transactions. • 2) A separate fund which is managed by the Economic Development Authority was established in 1988. This fund receives tax monies through the City's Economic Development Fund and other sources and will expend resources as governed by the EDA, State statutes and established City policies. In 1993,the City transferred $230,000 from the Economic Development Fund to the Economic Development Authority Fund. These funds were to be used in the future for economic development loans. However, $433,902 of the fund balance at December 31, 1999 is designated for EDA Loan Program. This is more than the amount transferred. No economic development loans have been made to date. > We recommend the City and the Economic Development Authority monitor the available fund balance and review the amounts set aside for the revolving loan program. • 35 DRAFT • Bylaws of Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority ARTICLE I Purpose The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority (hereinafter the "Authority") is a public body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. The primary purpose of the Authority is to serve as an Economic Development Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462, 462 A, B, and C, and 469. The Authority shall be governed by all requirements of said statutes; the Enabling Resolution No. 86-227 passed by the Cottage Grove City Council and future amendments thereto. ARTICLE II Offices and Boundaries 1. The principal office shall be in the City Hall of the City of Cottage Grove, county of Washington, State of Minnesota. 2. The Authority may also have offices at such other places as the • commissioners of the Authority may from time to time appoint, or as the business of the Authority may require. 3. The territory in which operations of the Authority are principally to be conducted consists of the City of Cottage Grove in the County of Washington, State of Minnesota. ARTICLE III Board of Commissioners 1. The management of all of the affairs, property and business of the Authority shall be vested in a Board of commissioners, consisting of seven (7) persons, two of who are also members of the City Council. Commissioners shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. 2. Commission terms shall be for a period of six years. 3. The Board of Commissioners may exercise all powers of the Authority and do all such lawful acts and things as are directed or required to be done pursuant to law, the enabling resolution as amended, or pursuant to these By-Laws. • 4. Vacancies in the Board of Commissioners shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments. A Commissioner selected to fill any vacancy • EDA Bylaws • Page 2 shall hold office for the balance of the unexpired term to which the appointment is made. 5. Meetings of the board of Commissioners shall be held at least quarterly in the principal office of the Authority or at such other place as the Board may establish from time to time. At least five (5) days written notice of such meetings shall be given to the Commissioners. 6. Special meetings of the Board of Commissioners may be called by the President or by any two (2) members of the Authority in writing and filed in the office of the Authority with mailed notice to all members of the time, place and agenda at least three (3) days before the meeting. The Authority shall also post written notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the meeting. 7. Emergency meetings may be called wherein immediate consideration by the Authority is required. For an emergency meeting the Authority shall make good faith efforts to provide notice of a meeting to each news medium that has filed a written request for notice if the request includes the news medium's telephone number. Notice of the meeting shall be given by telephone or by any other method used to notify the members of the Authority. Notice shall include the subject of the meeting. Posted or published notice of an emergency meeting shall not be required. 110 8. Aquorum at all meetings of the board of Commissioners shall consist of a 9 in no case shall a quorum be less than four 4 majority of the whole board, but ( ) Commissioners. Less than a quorum may, however, adjourn any meeting, which may be held on a subsequent date without further notice, provided a quorum be present at such deferred meeting. 9. Compensation for attending meetings and actual expenses shall be established from time to time by City Council Resolution. 10. Except as otherwise provided by law for public meetings all meetings of the Authority shall be open to the public. ARTICLE IV Officers 1. Annually the Board shall elect officers of the Board to include the office of President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. They shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. These officers shall be members of the board of Commissioners. No Commissioner may hold more than one (1) office. The Board shall also create the positions of Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer the positions of which shall be held by the City Administrator • for the City of Cottage Grove, or designee. EDA Bylaws Page 3 • 2. The President shallreside at all meetings of the Authority, shall be in P 9 Y charge of the day-to-day operations, shall sign or counter-sign all certificates, contracts and other instruments of the Authority as authorized by the Board of Commissioners, shall make reports to the board of Commissioners, and shall perform all such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly required by the Board of Commissioners. 3. The vice-president shall exercise the functions of the President during the absence or disability of the President. 4. The Secretary/Treasurer shall issue notice for all meetings, except for notice of special or emergency meetings of the board of Commissioners called at the request of Commissioners as provided herein may be issued by such Commissioners, shall keep minutes of all meetings, shall have charge of the Authority books, and shall make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly required by the board of Commissioners. 5. In the case of the absence or inability of any officer of the Authority to act and of any person herein authorized to act in his/her place, the board of Commissioners may from time to time delegate the powers of duties of such officer to any other officer, or any commissioner whom it may select. • 6. The Commissioners present at any regular or special meeting may fill vacancies in any office arising from any cause. ARTICLE V Attendance And Expenses 1. Any commissioner who is absent from three (3) consecutive duly called meetings of the Board shall be deemed to have resigned unless the absentee provides a satisfactory explanation to the President and the President so notes such explanations in the records of the Authority. 2. Commissioners and officers shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable travel and related expense incurred in attendance at meetings and in the performance of duties on behalf of the Authority. The Authority from time to time as ratified by the City Council shall establish schedules of reimbursable expense. i EDA Bylaws Page 4 ARTICLE VI Finance and Administration 1. The monies of the Authority deposited be de osited in the name of the Authority in such bank or banks as the Board of Commissioners shall designate, and shall be drawn out only by check signed by two persons designated by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. 2. The fiscal year of the Authority shall be the same as the fiscal year of the City of Cottage Grove. 3. The nature, number, and qualification of the staff required by the Authority to conduct the Board of Commissioners shall annually determine its business according to these By-Laws. Any agreement shall set forth in reasonable detail the nature of the services to be performed; the cost basis for such services and the payment to be made the Authority. Included within the service to be provided under this arrangement shall be necessary contacts with prospective applicants involved financial institutions, federal or state agencies and the keeping of necessary books of account and records in connection with the Authority business. 4. The books and records of the Authority shall be kept at the "Authority" • office in the city of Cottage Grove. 5. The affairs of the Authority shall be limited to promoting the growth and economic development of the city of Cottage Grove. ARTICLE VII Powers The Authority may exercise all of its powers, subject to the limitation contained in Article VIII, as are contained in the laws applicable to economic development authorities or housing and redevelopment authorities including but not limited to the following: 1. Minnesota Statutes 462, 462A, 462B, and 462C. 2. Minnesota Statutes 469 i EDA Bylaws Page 5 • ARTICLE VIII Limit of Powers 1. The sale of all bonds issued by the Authority must be approved by the City Council before issuance. 2. The ability of the Authority to participate as a limited partner in a development project must have prior approval of the City Council. 3. All official actions of the Authority must be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City, and any official controls implementing the comprehensive plan. 4. The Authority must submit administrative structure and management practices to the City Council for approval and conduct its affairs consistent with those structures and management practices. ARTICLE IX Annual Report and Budget • 1. The Authority shall prepare an annual report describing its activities and providing an accurate statement of its financial condition. Said report shall be prepared and submitted to the City of Cottage Grove in accordance with all other departmental budgets of the City. 2. The Authority shall prepare an annual budget projecting anticipated expenses and sources of revenue. Said budget shall be prepared and submitted to the City of Cottage Grove in accordance with all other departmental budgets of the City. ARTICLE X Notices 1. Whenever the provisions of the statute or these Bylaws require notice to be given to any Commissioner or officer, they shall not be construed to mean personal notice; such notice may be given in writing by depositing the same in a post office, postage prepaid, addressed to such Commissioner at his or her address as the same appears in the books of the Authority, and the time when the same shall be mailed shall be deemed to be the time of giving of such notice. 2. A waiver of any Notice in writing, signed by a Commissioner, whether • before or after the time stated in said Waiver for holding a meeting, shall be deemed equivalent to a Notice required to be given to any Commissioner. EDA Bylaws Page 6 • ARTICLE XI Staff 1. The Authority shall at all times, as specified and directed by the Board of Commissioners, make available professional staff as needed for carrying out the purposes of this Authority. "Staff' shall include city employees and other qualified individuals or organizations, who may from time to time contract with the Authority to provide professional legal, accounting and technical assistance services to the Authority. 2. The Staff have the capability to package, process, close and service business financial assistance transactions which the Authority may participate in while pursuing the purposes of the Authority. The Staff shall be available to receive visitors or respond to business matters over the telephone during normal business hours. The Staff shall have the capability to provide management advice and services to business concerns in the territory of the Authority, which assistance, when provided, shall further the purposes of the Authority. The Staff shall also have professional management, legal and accounting capabilities sufficient to insure the proper and efficient operation of the Authority. 3. The number of the Staff shall be as determined by the Board of Commissioners, provided, however, that this number shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of Section 2 of this Article. ARTICLE XII Seal 1. The official seal of the Authority shall be in the form affixed hereto. ARTICLE XIII Indemnification 1. The Authority shall have the power to indemnify any persons, whether officers, Commissioners, employees, agents or other persons acting for or on behalf of the Authority in respect to any and all matters or actions for which indemnification is permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota, including, • without limitation, liability for expenses incurred in defending against actions commenced or threatened. EDA Bylaws Page 7 • 2. The Authority may purchase and maintain insurance for claims arising out of the actions taken by the Authority and its members, or any threatened claim against the Authority or person described in paragraph 1 of this Article. ARTICLE XIV Amendment of Bylaws 1. Alterations, amendments or repeal of the Bylaws may be made by a majority of the Commissioners entitled to vote at any meeting, if the notice of such meeting contains a statement of the proposed alteration, amendment or repeal after ratification by the City Council. Notice of any alteration, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws shall be given in writing to each Commissioner at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which said proposed alteration, amendment or repeal shall be considered. ARTICLE XV Miscellaneous 1. All meetings of the Authority shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, • Revised. 2. The Authority shall adopt and maintain a conflict of interest policy which shall be applicable to all actions to be taken by the Commissioners or officers. Passed this day of 2000. President K:\Economic Development\EDA Bylaws\EDA Bylaws(Amended by R Schroeder).doc • • City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/30/00 Re: TIF 1-10 Item 4E TIF District 1-10 was created as part of the CCE project. As you may recall, we essentially included all of the undeveloped WAG Farms property in this District. The creation of TIF 1-10 will allow us to facilitate potential projects in a more efficient and competitive manner. • The District is scheduled for certification on July 1. We had a few last-minute items that we had to take care of to ensure certification. The County requested additional documentation for the lot split that was completed. As of this writing, the County has assured us that they have all the information they need in order to certify the District. • \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 TIF 1-10.doc • City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/30/00 Re: TIF 1-11 Item 4F The City has started the process of creating a redevelopment district. This new district will be called TIF 1-11, and is being created in anticipation of the Cushman —Wakefield project. We are hoping for a letter of intent prior to the July 11 EDA meeting. In anticipation of this project, in order to satisfy very aggressive timetable, staff found it 111 necessary to begin the creation of the TIF District. In addition, staff began work on the road improvement that would be required as a part of this project. Community Development and engineering have been working hard to make sure the City is as prepared as possible to facilitate this project should it proceed. Attached is a draft project schedule. It will be modified upon receipt of a letter of intent, but it will provide you with an idea of what the EDA can expect to see on the agenda in the upcoming months. Staff can provide a verbal update at the August 11 meeting. Attachment • \\CG FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 TIF 1-11.doc • H V Ce 0 0 0 0 Cn 00 0 O CVCN N CO CV 't N- 0) � CD CO V W In e- r- r- .- N (NI (-Ni t1. 1„ Q c > > S S 5 = = � () G —) _) _) _) _) --) -, -) —) —) -, _) -3 QQ LL W O —, o °ZOe. o . o - O a. 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The three firms were: (1) HDR Engineering; (2) Peer Consulting; and (3) Braun Intertec. After reviewing the three bids, staff chose Braun Intertec. A work agreement was • signed on June 27, 2000. The study will cost $2,200, and will be completed in approximately three weeks. A copy of their bid is attached. This means we can expect a report by July 18, 2000. • \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000UuIy 00 Phase I study.doc • + BRAUN" RAUN=" Braun Intertec Corporation 6875 Washington Avenue South IN T E RT E C Minneapolis,Minnesota 55439-1500 612-941-5600 Fax: 833-4701 • Engineers and Scientists Serving the Built and Natural Environments! June 20,2000 Proposal No. CMXX-00-P0219 Mr. Steve Barrett City of Cottage Grove 7516 80th Street South Cottage Grove,MN 55016 Dear Mr.Barrett: Re: Proposal to Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment,Glen Grove Industrial Park, North of 95th Street, Cottage Grove,Minnesota Braun Intertec Corporation (Braun Intertec)is pleased to present this proposal to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment(Phase I ESA)of the referenced site. We understand the site has mainly consisted of farmland. The objective of our Phase I ESA will be to evaluate the site for indications of recognized environmental conditions. The Phase I ESA will be performed in general conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-97 (ASTM Standard). Scope of Services Site History Review • The Phase I ESA will summarize reasonably ascertainable information pertaining to former and current land-use activities at the site. Our summary will include a review of aerial photographs, fire insurance atlases,city directories,property tax files,building records,topographic maps and/or other historical documents. This summary will be conducted in order to satisfy the historical-use requirements of the ASTM Standard. As indicated in the ASTM Standard,it is the responsibility of the User to provide information regarding environmental liens associated with the site. Braun Intertec requests that you provide chain-of-title information for the site,if you would like the review of such information included in the Phase I ESA. Please note that this information may be helpful to us in evaluating the land-use history of the site,but is not required in terms of compliance with the ASTM Standard. Regulatory Information Review Braun Intertec will request that a limited file evaluation of the site be conducted by a national regulatory information vendor,such as VISTA Information Solutions,Inc. If readily available and practically reviewable,the file evaluation will include a review of the following databases within the corresponding radius indicated in the ASTM Standard: • Federal National Priorities List(NPL). • Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation, and Liability Information System(CERCLIS). • Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)Transport, Storage and Disposal (TSD)facilities. • • Federal RCRA TSD facilities that have received RCRA corrective action activity • Federal RCRA generators. r City of Cottage Grove Proposal No. CMXX-00-P0219 June 20, 2000 Page 2 • Federal Emergency Response Notification(ERNS)sites. • State NPL and CERCLIS equivalents. • State landfill and/or solid waste disposal sites. • State leaking underground storage tank(LUST)sites. • State registered underground storage tank(UST)sites. • State spills list. Braun Intertec will review and summarize this information,and comment on known and potential environmental hazards that may have an impact on the site. Please note that Braun Intertec will not conduct detailed reviews of listed sites,as it is beyond the Scope of Services for this proposed Phase I ESA. Site Reconnaissance and Interviews The proposed Phase I ESA will include a reconnaissance of the site. During the reconnaissance,we will note, if observed,the type of vegetation,exposed soils,open excavations or depressions, and site topography. Visible indications of underground and aboveground storage tanks, dumping, spills of petroleum and chemicals,and other obvious potential sources of contamination will be noted. In addition,Braun Intertec will conduct interviews with site representatives regarding past and current land-use activities. • Results and Reporting Based on our current schedule,we will be able to begin this Phase I ESA immediately upon receipt of your authorization. Approximately three weeks will be required to complete the Phase I ESA. If we encounter indications of existing or potential sources of contamination during our Phase I ESA, we will notify you to discuss how the assessment may proceed. You may wish to discontinue the Phase I ESA or you may consider expanding the assessment to further evaluate the contamination sources that were identified. If contamination at the site is confirmed,we understand that the law may require the property owner to notify the proper governmental authorities. Costs Braun Intertec will invoice you for the services described above on a lump sum basis. The lump sum cost for each of the tasks described in the Scope of Services is listed below. Service Description Lump Sum Cost Phase I Environmental Site Assessment $2,200 Prices quoted in this proposal are not subject to change within a 60-day period. Payment of services is due upon receipt of final invoice with interest added to unpaid balances according to the attached General Conditions,which are a part of this contract. • • , City of Cottage Grove Proposal No. CMXX-00-P0219 June 20,2000 Page 3 9 Assessment Limitations Please note that upon completion of the above Scope of Services,Braun Intertec does not guarantee that you will be considered an"innocent landowner" or"innocent purchaser," as defined under state or federal Superfund law. However,our proposed Scope of Services is consistent with good commercial and customary practices,which are conducted in an effort to evaluate environmental hazards at a site in this area. We appreciate the opportunity to present this proposed contract to you. It is being submitted in duplicate so that if it is acceptable to you,one copy can be retained for your records and one copy can be signed and returned to us as written authorization to proceed. If you have questions regarding the contents of this proposal,please call me at(612) 833-4770. Sincerely, RA • •�EC CORPORATION r —. David S. Mussell • Supervisor,Environmental Site Assessments Attachment: General Conditions-Phase I Assessments (2-1-96) Enclosures: Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Questionnaire Please proceed according to the above-stated terms. Authorizer's N. 2 (ple se p �or type) lQ1 slit- . _ /6 __ AuN• 'zer s Signature C [TY AO m,N i 4 A-TCA Authorizer's Title C (-r-Y e F C T-1-.-4-e 6 r--c 1 V F Authorizer's Firm e 4 ,/, Date • 1kf r:\cmxx\00\mktg\p0200\P0219-01.doc City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Steven P. Barrett, Management Analyst Date: 07/05/00 Re: EDA Annual Report Item 4H The EDA Annual Report is in the final stages of production. Here is an update: • Weather permitting, the final photographs will be taken during the week of July 3. • Graphic Printing, Inc. will provide a printing quote within a few business days. Last year we paid $2.27 per copy, and ordered 1500 copies. This year we will print 2000 copies of the general document, and 1000 copies of the insert. The costs per document will be "in the neighborhood" of what we paid last year. • Once we settle on a price, it will take 8 — 10 business days to print the report. We should have our copies by the week of July 17. • F:\GROUPS\PER—ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July p 00 Annual Report.doc City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 07/05/00 Re: July Direct Mail Promotion Item 41 As part of the Strategic Plan and the Marketing Plan, the EDA directed that we try to do quarterly mailings. These mailings would consist of post cards sent to the entire mailing list. As you may recall, the last post card we sent out was in January. It was an aerial of the Industrail Park, with holiday greetings and information about the Park. • The July promotion has a summer theme: "Development in Cottage Grove is as easy as a picnic in July." We hope to have a sample for you included in this packet. While preparing for the July promotion, we also started work on future promotions. We have ideas for the next several post cards, with a common theme throughout. We can provide you more details at the July 11 meeting. • F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 postcard.doc • Here in Cottage Grove, . • t x 'x � :: x � a "$� v,AF as ,C".'�.r 4,,,:'".: ''',,,, . 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": ' ,... ;::Sg.:::gili::. , July! • Have an Enjoyable Summer from the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority As your summer gets into full swing, we would like to remind you that the Cottage Grove Industrial Park offers the amenities an expanding or relocating business needs to succeed, including: • An educated, skilled, growing and available work force, • Hundreds of acres of available land, • Modern infrastructure serviced by NSP electric and gas, • An excellent transportation network within minutes of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including rail and barge, • Two regional/international airports within 20 minutes, • Fast track administrative approvals, and • Financial incentives for qualifying companies. To learn more about your opportunities for growth in Cottage Grove, call Michelle Wolfe at(651)458-2882. • Economic Development Department 7516 80th Street South MA Cottage Grove, MN 55016 • City of Cottage Grove S Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Steven P. Barrett, Management Analyst Date: 07/05/00 Re: 2000 EDA Golf Outing Item 4J Here is an update on the 5th Annual EDA Golf Outing: • 40 players have registered so far, with more registrations coming in each day. Our goal is to have a 25% increase in participants. This sets our goal at 106 paid entrants. • • We have sold 6 hole sponsorships so far. • We are in the process of booking Catering by Joyce again this year. Her barbecued ribs were highly received last year. • Our registration materials included a site selection survey for each person on the mailing list. We will have the results of this survey at the September EDA meeting. • REMINDER— if you plan to play in this event, or attend the dinner following the golf, you must RSVP to Steve Barrett at (651) 458-2883. I will provide an additional update at the August EDA meeting. F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 EDA Golf Outing.doc City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 06/30/00 Re: Grey Cloud Island Update Item 4K Attached is some information about Grey Cloud Island. First is a copy of a letter sent by the City to Senator Len Price. The letter from Mayor Denzer indicates the City's support for LCMR funding for a state park on the island. Further, the letter summarizes some of the history of progress on this issue. Included with the letter from the City are letters from the DNR, Washington County, and PAS. In addition, it should be noted that the • City has asked for Metropolitan Council assistance in obtaining funding for a study of smart growth options on the island. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist prepared a Livable Communities Grant Application, which is also included. Also attached is a copy of an article that appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. • F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\EDA Memos\2000\July 00 Grey Cloud.doc CDCity of Cottage Grove Minnesota • 7516 80th Street South/Cottage Grove,Minnesota 55016-3195 651458-2800 Fax 651458-2897 www.cottage-grove.org TDD 651-458-2880 June 22, 2000 Senator Len Price, Chair Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources 65 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Senator Price, The future of Lower Grey Cloud Island, within the City of Cottage Grove, has been a hotly debated issue for many years. In fact, this debate has been ongoing since before the Island was annexed into this community in 1981. More recently, Washington County, after two years of discussion, adopted the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park Master Plan in 1994. This was followed in 1998 by a Fiscal Impact Analysis on development options for the Island sponsored by the City of Cottage • Grove, the Metropolitan Council, Washington County and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This report was finalized in mid 1999 as discussions on the 2000 Cottage Grove Comprehensive Plan were entering the final stages. The City Council authorized submittal of this Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council at the end of 1999, which opened the door to further discussions regarding Grey Cloud Island. The City Council began anew their policy discussions regarding Grey Cloud Island on January 19, 2000 and on February 2, 2000 created a workgroup of two Council members to meet with the DNR, Washington County, Met Council and representatives of the owner of most of the Island. The first meeting of this work group was held later that same month (February 24). The Council goals for that work group were: Provide 1. ov de s eafaty regarding local costs under the various development scenarios for the Island. 2. Identify obstacles and opportunities for various development scenarios for the Island. 3. Attempt to provide balanced discussion between representatives of the two sides of the Island development issue. 4. Provide consensus on a development scenario between the parties including the property owner and other partners within the discussion. The work group last met on April 25, 2000 having been unable to achieve complete consensus among the parties regarding the future of Grey Cloud Island. While we have EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER made headway on mutual goals for the Island the main area of disagreement at this point in time appears to be desire of some to provide that the entire Island become a park while others desire a 1,000-acre park and 300 to 400 acres of taxable development. Given the above, the Council at a workshop on April 26, 2000 requested that the parties to the discussion provide a written statement outlining goals for the Island. For its part the Cottage Grove City Council provided this at their meeting of May 3, 2000 (confirmed on May 17). At that meeting Council advised that they: 1. Are interested in encouraging a regional park on the Island; 2. Are desirous of preserving all or a majority of the shoreline for public use so long as that does not restrict the opportunity for estate housing as an option among the housing options; 3. Are desirous of ensuring public access to the river. Additionally, Council directed that the City Administrator draft a letter to the Metropolitan Council Chair expressing interest in a "smart-growth"development review including a regional park and a mixed-use development. This letter was forwarded to Mr. Ted Mondale, Chair of the Metropolitan Council on May 25, 2000. This was followed by a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Smart Growth funding application requested by the Metropolitan Council (attached). The Washington County Board, at its meeting of June 6, 2000 adopted the following • priorities for a regional park on Lower Grey Cloud Island: 1. Preserve the aesthetic and physical integrity of the Island's shoreline. 2. Preserve forested areas of the Island. 3. Preserve and protect cultural and archeological sites throughout the Island. 4. Preserve the Internal Lakes. 5. Preserve public access to any marina constructed on the Island. Additionally, the County Board expressed that they desire to work with the City of Cottage Grove on a common vision ensuring public access to the Island as well as economic viability for the City of Cottage Grove. The Board has indicated that they no longer see an "all park"scenario as the only approach recognizing that development is needed to provide enhanced tax base and to achieve consensus on the issue. The principal owner of the Island, PAS Associates on May 3, 2000 presented the following goals to the Cottage Grove City Council: 1. To create a unique, riverfront village in a park-like setting on Lower Grey Cloud Island that includes a marina, housing, community services and • institutional uses. 2. To provide a sustainable protection and reclamation plan for a village area, a park area and the mining area, in•order to increase access to both Lower Grey Cloud Island and the Mississippi River for the boating and non-boating public on an immediate, ongoing basis. 3. To immediately begin the process of transforming Lower Grey Cloud Island • from a gravel-mine-laden wasteland, to a beautiful shoreline community and public park. 4. To establish a long-term agreement that will ensure the future mining and subsequent reclamation of Lower Grey Cloud Island. This landowner has proposed a development scenario that provides a development on 310 acres of the Island reserving the balance, in excess of 1000 acres, for a public park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in a letter dated June 20, 2000 agrees to accept limited development on the Island, which would be consistent with state and local restrictions. The DNR further states that they would expect that the minimum size of a state park would be around 1,000 acres with concerns for the rights of landowners and the need to protect ecological resources. At this point the written "goal response" from the Metropolitan Council is still forthcoming. On February 3, 1999 the Cottage Grove City Council adopted Resolution 99-23 in support of two statements relative to regional or state improvements: 1. Support for legislative efforts to enhance local input which includes the response of the City Council to fiscal impact studies and analysis of development options on or abutting lands proposed to be acquired for regionaVstate improvements; and • 2. Support for legislative efforts to ensure that proposals for regional/state improvements fully cover local infrastructure needs related to said improvements. According to the 1999 Grey Cloud Island Fiscal Impact Analysis it was determined that large-scale development on the Island, be it housing, regional or State Park, or both would create a demand for$8,774,188 in roadway improvements. The City Council has been clear and consistent that Island developers (private, state or regional) must cover these costs. The City Council has also been consistent in stating a desire for tax base creation as part of the development of Grey Cloud Island. There is disagreement on what development types best meet that goal. Of the two development scenarios in the Grey Cloud Island Fiscal Impact Analysis creation of taxable market value of between $72,850,000 and $127,850,000 on a portion of the Island of between 300 and 400 acres was contemplated reserving the balance for park. The final development scenario contemplated "all-park"void of taxable property. The City of Cottage Grove is in support of a regional and/or state agency pursuing funding for development of the Lower Grey Cloud Island. According to the Grey Cloud Island Fiscal Impact Analysis between $12,727,300 and $18,437,300 will be required for land purchase, development and capital equipment on the Island to provide for a regional or state park development. In addition to that amount would be the"off-Island" roadway costs associated with Island development ($8,774,188). It holds, therefore, that an • infusion of funding is necessary to move this issue forward. The City of Cottage Grove will continue to do its part by furthering discussions with the Metropolitan Council, the • DNR, and the property owner to refine a regional or state park/mixed use development scenario with the expectation of reservation of 1000 acres for a regional/state park. Although we are not aware of the potential restrictions on the use of the requested LCMR funding the City of Cottage Grove would assume that its development goals can continue to be met in granting support for this funding request. Senator Price,the Cottage Grove City Council applauds your efforts, and those of the LCMR in attempting to move this very important local, regional, and state issue forward. Further, with this anticipated funding we would expect that collaboration, compromise and consensus on the future of Cottage Grove's island resource will be enhanced. In fact, we are confident that we can achieve consensus on development patterns prior to your July 1, 2001 funding cycle. As such, we look forward to your continued participation in bringing to the table a solution that recreates and preserves natural resources and also addresses Cottage Grove fiscal issues, impacts and revenue requirements. "espectfully Submitted, • iek=a-z-Eq,3 4Jack Denzer, Mayor City of Cottage Grove • CC: Cottage Grove City Council Representative Sharon Marko County Commissioner Myra Peterson Met Council Chairperson Ted Mondale Enclosures I:WeirlLegislative Commission on Minnesota Resouroes.doc • DNR P;RKS g RECRE TIDN Fax:651-297-1157 Jun 21 '00 7:52 P. 02/03 SPt�pF G�tI:I�,So, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources •. \ AT\ T OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER • LC , 0e Laf iycttc.RnHd ��oF r,yNR?�Q� s St.Paul,Minnesota 55155-1037 June 20, 2000 . Tvlr. RyanSchroede► &PD /,� City Administrator /0/ City of Cottage Grove 7516 80th Street South • Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Dear Mr. Schroeder: Thank you for the opportunity to provide information on the future use of Lower Grey Cloud Island in the City of Cottage Grove. The information we provide will be the perspective of the Department of Natural Resources and in accordance with statutory criteria for the establishment of state parks in Minnesota (MS 86A). Lowe;Grey Cloud Island is a unique resource due to its natural and cultural resources and its • location in the Mississippi River and Twin Cities area. It fully meets the criteria for a state park and would be a benefit for all citizens of Minnesota. There is also a need for more areas of outdoor recreation, resource restoration and environmental education in the Metro Area and in the state. For these reasons, DNR is willing to work with the City of Cottage Grove to have Lower Grey Cloud Island designated as a state park to be operated in cooperation with Washington County. While the Department of Natural Resources believes that a state park should include the entire island, it recognizes the needs of the City of Cottage Grove for additional housing. The department would therefore agree to accept limited development on the island which would be consistent with state and local restrictions. We would expect that the minimum size of a state park would be around 1,000 acres. As we have discussed,the establishment of a state park would take an act of the state legislature. For such legislation to be successful,the strong support of local citizens and the City of Cottage Grove would be required. It would also be necessary to secure adequate capital development and operating funding. DNR would look to a variety of potential funding sources for the capital development including; the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources,the capital bonding bill and any federal programs that might be available. A state park proposal would also not include the private lands on the island unless the • landowners would agree to be included in the park boundary and to sell their holdings to the state. This would not have to be done right away but could take place over many years. DNR has no authority to take private lands for state park purposes without the consent of the landowner. t)NK Informal+nn: hI2.2')n-fiIS7, I-K(1;)-76'-n(X)U • TFY:612_296.54s4, 1-son-657-3929 57-3929 • FAX: 612 290-47'Q ..., ... . ...... u.....,....._ Yrimed nn kecyelul NINA • DR PARKS & RECREATION Fax:651-297-1157 Jun 21 '00 7:53 P. C3/03 O . • Mr. Ryan Schroeder June 20, 2000 Page 2 The department rccogrutes the rights of the landowners on the island to sell their lands to prospective buyers and to develop their lands within state and local restrictions, including such programs as the Protected Waters Permits, Floodplain Management,and Shoreland Management. We are especially concerned about the island since it is located in the Mississippi River Critical Arca Corridor,designated for protection by Governor Anderson in 1976, and made permanent in 1979. Any park development would have to be done in accordance with all existing statutes and regulations. The department also recognizes the rights of Aggregate Industries, Incorporated. We understand that mining on the island will proceed for a number of years to come. Our intention would be to work with Aggregate Industries to make sure that park development efforts are coordinated and do not interfere with mining operations. DNR has offered in the past to participate in the cost of upgrading roads and bridges leading to • the island and on the island. We continue to be interested in.cost sharing for these and other infrastructure projects if a state park is created on Grey Cloud Island. Modification of the state payment in lieu of taxes program could be beneficial to the City of Cottage Grove and that should be investigated. This letter represents our position at this time. We would also like to state that we appreciate the efforts of Cottage Grove officials to bring some resolution to the question of the use of Lower Grey ( loud island and would welcome further discussion of our position. Sincerely yours, Steve Morse Deputy Commissioner Dennis C.Hogberg JGroA co Z' . A WASHINGTON COUNTY Sill Pukrabek . ' BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS District • Wally Abrahamson °�• ��}`` GOVERNMENT CENTER District3 14949 62ND STREET NORTH 0 STILLWATER,MINNESOTA 55082-0006 Myra Peterson 651-430.6000 Facsimile Machine 651-4304017 District Dick Stafford,Chair District 5 June 13, 2000 Jack Denzer, Mayor . City of Cottage Grove 7516 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Dear Mr. Denzer, _ In a memorandum dated April 27, 2000, the City of Cottage Grove requested that Washington County provide a list of goals and priorities for the Lower Grey Cloud Island. Your request was discussed at the June 6, 2000, County Board of Commissioners meeting. Our conclusion is that a regional park on Lower Grey Cloud Island should incorporate the following priorities: Preserve the aesthetic and physical integrity of the island's shoreline. • Preserve forested areas of the island. Preserve and protect cultural and archeological sites throughout the island. Preserve the internal lakes. Preserve public access to any marina constructed on the island. We look forward to working with the City of Cottage Grove to establish a common vision for the Lower Grey Cloud Island. f'St%rd, ir ly, n Washington County Board of Commissioners c: Washington County Board of Commissioners lugerlgreydoud • • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 05/03/00 09:05 FAX 612 SHANDR'ICK iit002/002 ' . .• PAS and Associates GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR LOWER GREY CLOUD ISLAND May 3,2000 GOAL#1: To create a unique,riverfront village in a park-like setting on Lower Grey Cloud Island that includes a marina,housing, community services and institutional uses. GOAL#2: To provide a sustainable protection and reclamation plan for a village area, a park area and the mining area, in order to increase access to both Lower Grey Cloud Island and the Mississippi River for the boating and non-boating public on an immediate, ongoing basis. • GOAL#3: To immediately begin the process of transforming Lower Grey Cloud Island from a gravel-mine-laden wasteland,to a beautiful shoreline community and public park. GOAL#4: To establish a long-term agreement that will ensure the future mining and subsequent reclamation of Lower Grey Cloud Island. ### • City Of Cottage Grove Minnesota111 7516 80th Street South/cottage Grove,Minnesota 55016-3195 651458-2800 Fax 651-458-2857 www.cottage-grove.org TOD 651458-2880 May 25,2000 Mr.Ted Mondale, Chair Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 Dear Mr. Mondale, • As you are aware,for the past several years the City of Cottage Grove has been involved in discussions regarding the future of Lower Grey Cloud Island,which is within our corporate limits. Over the past two years the Island's future has loomed larger as we progressed through the comprehensive planning process within which this issue took center stage. It was during this same planning process that the owner • of the bulk of the Island, PAS Associates, proposed developing the Island. Development of Lower Grey Cloud Island has drawn the attention of many interested parties. This being the case the City Council put together a work group to meet with various entities attempting to build consensus on the future land uses on the Island. Involved in these discussions have been the Minnesota DNR, the Metropolitan Council, Washington County,the property owner, and their representative Sienna Corporation.At this point in time complete consensus has not been achieved. Most recently the City Council has been attempting to refine its own desires for the future of the Island. At our meeting of May 17, 2000 we agreed that it was important to us that all development options preserve all or a majority of the shoreline for public use so long as that goal does not restrict the opportunity for estate housing as an option among the housing choices. We also determined that we desire to ensure public access to the river itself. Finally,we determined that we are interested in encouraging development of a regional park across a portion of the Island. This last goal does not preclude State or County participation or ownership of land or facilities. We understand that the Metropolitan Council may be interested in studying "smart growth"development opportunities within the region. We believe that the Lower Grey Cloud Island may provide an opportunity to develop smart growth scenarios that would facilitate the above goals within the development options presently being discussed by this City Council.As such, we request that the Metropolitan Council • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER • • assist us toward development of collaborative alternatives for the Island that address regional goals,our goals and the development issues that are facing this community. We have already benefited by the opportunity to work with Commissioner Marc Hugunin, Community Development Director Tom McElven and Senior Planner Ame Stefferud on this issue. Provided the opportunity,we stand ready to roll up our sleeves with you and the Metropolitan Council to accomplish a vision for Lower Grey Cloud Island that meets local and regional goals into the future. City Administrator Ryan Schroeder will be in contact with your staff to determine appropriate process and to identify your level of interest in the Lower Grey Cloud Island future land use/regional park opportunity.Thank you for your anticipated interest and assistance. • are! 414 914,--V7Z - k Denzer, Mayor City of Cottage Grove CC: City Council Tom McElven • MeiTGrey clad let .doc • Livable Communities Demonstration Account • f of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund Smart Growth Application CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 1. PROJECT NAME Smart Growth Project, Lower Grey Cloud Island 2. APPLICANT AND CITY City of Cottage Grove Washington County, Minnesota 3. CONTACT PERSON i Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director D p City of Cottage Grove 7516 —80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 • 651-458-2824 • S • 4. CATEGORY • The City is applying for a smart growth project which would encompass planning for a mixed use develop- ment on Lower Grey Cloud Island. It is envisioned that project components would include commercial, resi- dential, and public and private open space and park land uses. The residential areas would include life cycle housing at varying densities. The commercial area would contain small neighborhood retail and spe- cialty shops. Public and private open space would permit a variety of passive and active uses, including a marina, to allow direct public access to the Mississippi River. S. CONCEPT, GOALS, SCOPE Grey Cloud Island is located in the southwest portion of the community and is considered a valuable re- source of environmental significance in the City. Its location within the Mississippi River makes it attractive for both park uses and housing. The City is looking to achieve a melding of these two uses ultimately al- lowing adequate public access to the island and river while providing "move-up'housing for the community. City Council direction is to explore the provision of a regional park on the Island. It is estimated that the ma- jority of the island would be designated for passive and active recreational uses that would be open to the public. Goals associated with a park are preservation of the undisturbed shoreline, protection of existing cultural and historic artifacts, utilization of an existing freshwater lake, development of a public pathway system, and public access to the river for boating and canoeing. Leisure and recreation activities that could be expected in the park may be derived from the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park Master Plan of Washington County. The City's concept for the development component on the Island is loosely based upon the majority prop- erty owner's concept plan for the Island. It is estimated that approximately 300 acres could be dedicated for a mix of residential and commercial uses. Housing would include a variety of residential unit types including estate lots, single family and townhouse units. There would also be a commercial or retail component within the urban village. This may be small freestanding businesses or retail shops on the first floor of a multi-level building. A key element of the development will be a marina and ancillary services. The marina would serve residents within the project, as well as the public on a limited basis. The City's overall goal is to provide a quality mixed use development on the Island with a primary focus on the development of a regional park. The City is also looking for a residential/commercial project that will be economically viable in order to pay for infrastructure upgrades in the area. The City is also interested in pro- - viding a unique development project that conscientiously uses the land providing a sustainable community and a significant regional open space amenity. 6. PROJECT STATUS The City has been working with the DNR, Metropolitan Council,Washington County, and the property owner regarding potential development options for the Island. Sienna Corporation, representing the property owner, has forwarded a concept plan that has been the source of much discussion. There has been no for- mal application made for planning review or concept plan approval. Likewise, there has been no formal action taken on an `all park'development scenario favored by the DNR. In 1999, the City participated in a fiscal analysis of three differing development scenarios for the Island. The City partnered with the Metro- paten Council,Washington County, and the DNR in the study. Most recently, the Cottage Grove City Council directed staff to forward a letter to the Metropolitan Council requesting assistance in investigating a mixed use project plus regional park opportunities,on the Island. This letter was forwarded to the Metropolitan Council Chair, Ted Mondale, in late May. • NEXT STEPS The City will be exploring the ability to provide a regional park on the Island coupled with some housing and cr.rnrne,sial development on the Island. The City is exploring a Metropolitan Council smart growth project in order to facilitate this discussion. PROJECT COMPONENTS tt is envisioned that the primary focus of development on the Island will be a regional park. Although the CID Council has stated their support for a regional park, they are also open to creation of a State park. It is esti- mated that potentially 1,000 acres of the Island would be dedicated to park uses. Although detailed park planning has not occurred, the basis for any park plan would be the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park Master Plan prepared by Washington County, which provided some design concepts. The remaining acreage would be a combination of existing uses, primarily rural estate lots, a bible camp, and the new mixed use development. Presently, there are 12 single family residences on the Island. Gravel mining would also continue to occur on the Island, as is presently. It has been estimated that remaining gravel deposits could last another 15-20 years. The new mixed use portion of the Island would be a combi- nation of housing and commercial with a public/private marina. Housing would encompass the whole gamut, from large lot housing to clustered townhouse units. Commercial would be small scale befitting a more village feel, rather than a suburban'big box'style. ft is estimated that overall project density would be in the medium density range, after deducting the public park areas. New and existing residents would obtain some services from the new retail area; however, pri- mary services would be from the two existing commercial hubs within the community. Likewise, the Island development would not function as a large employment center but is in close proximity to the City's indus- trial park. PROJECT FEATURES At this time it is not expected that the Island will be served by public transportation. Even with anticipated upgrades to the transportation infrastructure, public transit would be difficult. Due to the location on the River, and the Island park amenity, emphasis will be placed upon pedestrian and bicycle transportation.A • key element of the Island development would be to provide public access linkages between the park and commercial areas. Implementation of linkages is one reason the City is looking toward development of a smart growth project. The mixed use development will complement the City's Housing Action plan by providing life cycle housing opportunities within the community. tt will also meet the City's and Metropolitan Council's density goals by producing a clustered residential village. The Island development concept will fulfill a regional recreational need by providing 'in town'access to the Mississippi River and its environs. The Plan envisioned would also serve environmental concerns by developing a sustainable community and preserving and enhancing wildlife and bird habitat. • 410 • FUNDING . The City is applying for consideration of a smart growth planning project. The City would like to partner with the Metropolitan Council to develop a smart growth strategyfor the Island, while providing a regional park amenity. It is our understanding that the Metropolitan Council is looking for pilot projects and Cottage Grove believes that the Island would make a good case study. The issue of disposition of the Island is complex, both politically and environmentally, and it would be beneficial to work through these issues with an independent third party. Funding necessary to fulfill the proposed project will be determined after further deliberations with Metropolitan Council staff. EXHIBITS • Location map • Acreage breakdown map • Existing land ownership • • 1 l SMART GROWTH APPLICATION LOWER GREY CLOUD ISLAND COTTAGE GROVE, MN I LOCATION MAP f . 4. ..-I,,..,.. ;, , Rkill ilif I I - ii&r..- ; , . 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N ® Surface Water imp Washington County Co) City Boundary C--) Residential Ownership W E 1 co Camp Gallilee () First Trust Co. of St. Paul - S ( J Mississippi River I• I I 1 • RESOLUTION NO. 99-23 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON REGIONAL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, a bill has been proposed within the state legislative process • wherein regional improvements such as airports, treatment plants, parks, and the like must include a public/municipal notification process; and WHEREAS, that bill provides for a process wherein regional projects impacting local issues can be resolved by an arbitration process rather than the current judiciary process; and • WHEREAS, a second bill has been proposed relating to the first as it would relate to Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove; and WHEREAS, said second bill would provide that local infrastructure needs are met as part of any regional or statewide park proposal; and WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove has entered into a fiscal impact study which will include analysis of various development options on Grey Cloud Island; and WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove is concerned that prior to completion of the fiscal analysis and full review of that analysis legislation will be in process outside of and beyond local review procedures; and WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove has been and will be impacted by other regional projects for which a local fiscal impact has not been but should be included; • 4111 ♦ y a Resolution No. 99-23 Page 2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of • Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that support is hereby granted to legislative efforts to enhance local input which includes the response of the City Council to fiscal impact studies and analysis of development options on or abutting lands proposed to be acquired for regional/state improvements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, supports legislative efforts to ensure that proposals for regional/state improvements fully cover local infrastructure needs related to said improvements. • Passed this 3rd day of February 1999. • • .ilk • , 4,14 D. Denz-r, Ma`r Attest: Lerk% ID Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk 7 ID • ' 'L4wrnakers asked to back new island park (6/29... Page 1 of 2 " ' Find a Home • ; - , // That's You! in l ((ICS ! Ere to se?.'ch for hr rres 1111;" fil4rtaRMANTI I -VEJ.OWPAGES 'a FIND ACM ■FIND ACAREER:■FIND A HOME Published: Thursday,June 29,2000 STORY OPTIONS • E-mai'to a friend • Print tris article Lawmakers asked to back new island • PioneerPlanet front park . business Lower Grey Cloud Island plan includes housing area . sports • Entertainment/Just Go HEATHER JOHNSON STAFF WRITER • Tech Calling a plan to create a park on Lower Grey Cloud Island a Water Cooler Speoia'Reports "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,"officials from the state Class Fred Ms Department of Natural Resources, Washington County and Cottage Grove asked lawmakers Wednesday to back the proposal. • $ite index The 1,400-acre Lower Grey Cloud Island,on the Mississippi River, is being eyed for both housing and a regional or state park. • The island's primary landowners want to build a "riverfront village"on about 300 acres and have said they are interested in setting aside property for a public park. The DNR,which is requesting$10 million from the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, initially had supported a state park only if it encompassed the entire island. But in recent weeks,the department has agreed to accept limited development on the island. It would expect the minimum size of a state park to be around 1,000 acres. State funding is necessary to move forward with the park proposal,Cottage Grove City Administrator Ryan Schroeder told the commission. Those involved in deciding the future of the island,while they share ideas, "have slightly different desires," Schroeder said. "This is funding that would allow all the agencies, owners and other parties to complete our work and get this development proposal accomplished,"Schroeder said. Bill Morrisey,DNR parks and recreation director, said that after years of debate,how the island should be developed is coming • into focus. "It's not a complete package at this time,but we think it's an http://www.pioneerplanet.cominews/mtc docs/002104.htm 6/29/00 Lawmakers asked to back new island park(6/29... Page 2 of 2 opportunity you need to be aware of,"Morrisey said. The city doesn't want to lose the opportunity for a regional or • state park, Schroeder said. The owners could opt to develop the island into rural lots,which could mean carving out 5-to 10-acre parcels,he said. "We believe that would be a travesty,"Schroeder said. Some commission members questioned the lack of information regarding the proposed park's total cost.Morrisey said the property is being appraised,and that information will help determine the cost. - According to the 1999 Grey Cloud Island Fiscal Impact Analysis, between $12.7 million and $18.4 million would be required for land purchases, development and capital equipment for a regional or state park. Roadway costs would be an additional $8.7 million. State money for a regional or state park on the island would be part of a larger funding package,Morrisey told the commission. The plan is to secure federal dollars as well as to receive assistance from environmental organizations and the company currently mining the island,he said. Another concern was maintaining wildlife areas. Morrisey said • that while swimming and camping would be part of a state park, other areas would be preserved. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources has been hearing funding requests all this month and will make decisions on allocating more than $40 million in July. The DNR's$10 million request for Lower Grey Cloud Island is among 107 that the commission will review,said Sen. Len Price,DFL-Woodbury, who chairs the commission.The requests total $185 million,Price said. After the presentation,Price acknowledged the long debate over bow the island should be developed, and said he was pleased to see the DNR,county and city working together. While be recognized the large number of funding requests before the commission,he supported efforts for Lower Grey Cloud Island. News Archives "I'd like to see us put as much money in it as possible,"he said. Feedback Heather Johnson,who covers Washington County,can be reached at • . Bad tc Tor hiohnson 4pioneerpress.com or(651)228-5469. E 2D00 PioneerPtanet 1St Paul(Minnesota)Pioneer Press-All Rights Reserved Copyrioht information http://w ,'w.pioneerplanet.cominews!mtc_docs/002104.htm 6/29/00