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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.01.11 MINUTES r CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES January 11, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority was held at City Hall, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 11th day of January, 2000. • 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:32 a.m. by Mayor Denzer. 2. ROLL CALL • Members Present: Jack Denzer, Shannon Green, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Dick Pederson, Gerald Weingartner, Jim Wolcott. Members Absent: None Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Dan King, Management Analyst 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pederson moved to approve the December 7th, 1999 Economic Development Authority minutes. Wolcott seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS A. PROJECT UPDATES CCE Plans are moving forward, with a letter of intent expected within the next week. METRO EAST DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP Wolfe stated Metro East Development Partnership forwarded three proposals to the City since the last meeting. Two specifically desired a site in the northeast, • Economic Development Authority- Minutes January 12, 2000 Page 2 the third required rail access that could not be provided. None of the Request for Proposals were responded to. A meeting had been scheduled for a representative of a paper products company to visit with Ryan Schroeder, Michelle Wolfe, Fred Luden and Rob Tracy of Renewal by Andersen. The owner could not attend due to automobile problems, but is still interested in locating in Cottage Grove. Luden stated the owners have mentioned the City of Woodbury is also a consideration because of attractive incentives offered by that city. The 2-acre office/warehouse project is still "alive", with Cottage Grove on the short list of sites. No new information is available at this time. No new information at this time on the transportation headquarters building. The industrial manufacturer seeking an expansion facility consisting of a "Butler" building apparently has decided to locate in another area because of questions as to whether this type of building and material would be permitted by City Code. No new information about the metal manufacturing facility requesting a ceiling height of 40' is available at this time. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT No new news to report at this time. GROVE PLAZA Wolfe stated she had met with EBL&S representatives since the last meeting. With the withdrawal of Regal Theatres, they are hoping to attract a new anchor tenant in the building. Wolcott commented that the mall has been improved slightly since the last meeting, with painting and other minor improvements made. He also stated the current tenants are concerned as to the future of the mall, and are now on monthly leases. Wolfe stated the Property Management Company representing the mall had requested demographic and other related materials for marketing of the mall. AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL Wolfe received a letter from Alan Suitor, CEO of APi thanking all for the site tour and lunch in November. They are finishing the Strategic Plan for 2000, and will then proceed to consideration of a move. HIGH TECH. MANUFACTURING • No new information is available at this time. O• Economic Development Authority- Minutes January 12, 2000 Page 3 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE A site plan has been submitted to Community Development. They are in the process of their administrative review. MURPHY WAREHOUSE No new information is available at this time. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS o Planning staff continues to work with a developer for the property next to and behind Menards. o Staff responded to a broker requesting information on vacant commercial property. Planning prepared a map and sent additional information. o Staff responded to a local realtor representing a client looking to build an 8,000 - 9,000 sf office/warehouse facility. A packet of information was sent to the realtor, and staff will follow-up. • ❑ Community Development is preparing an ordinance related to neighborhood commercial centers. A copy will be forwarded to EDA members after the Planning Commission reviews the document. B. Business Recognition Breakfast Plans for the Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast, held January 24, 2000, are moving along. All speakers and presenters have confirmed attendance. RSVP's are being taken by Dan King at City Hall and Patte Kirley at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. C. TIF District Wolfe stated the basic information on the TIF district is in the project summary. Pederson stated this is a good thing that should expedite the tax increment process. Glen Kleven motioned to approve the resolution adopting the modification to the development program for Development District No. 1; establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-10. Luden seconded. The Resolution was unanimously approved. D. 2000 Public Improvements No new information to report at this time • • Economic Development Authority- Minutes January 12, 2000 Page 4 E. MARKETING UPDATE Wolfe presented various advertising efforts from 1999, including a Metro East Development Partnership supplement, and Cottage Grove's listing in City Businesses "Top 25 Industrial Parks" and "Relocation Survey". Wolfe stated staff will work on creating new ad copy for 2000. A "1999 Development Update" press release was sent to the Minnesota Real Estate Journal for an upcoming issue focusing on the Southeast metro area. The EDA has purchased ad space for this issue Wolfe again presented the draft 2000 Marketing Plan for the EDA and the Industrial Park for comment. Luden stated the marketing plan should coordinate with the strategic planning process. Weingartner emphasized the monies in the Economic Development Fund should be included in the finance portion of the Marketing Plan. All agreed. Wolfe presented the Bulletin Newspaper's "Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park" area map. The Bulletin is looking for advertisers for the map, and solicited the EDA and the City. Glen Kleven made a motion to include the EDA as advertisers on the area map. Pederson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. F. LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT Wolfe stated the grant application has been approved, although no official documentation has been sent from the Metropolitan Council. The grant requires a match from the City, but it is unclear what is acceptable for in-kind matches. Denzer commented on the lack of bus service to Minneapolis. Schroeder stated the Metropolitan Council is asking for more input from cities, and this is one example of what could be brought up. He also stated that Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale will be giving a presentation to the City Council in the near future. Pederson stated the Area Chamber is also trying to get Mr. Mondale to give a presentation to local businesses. Kleven added it would be beneficial if other area cities and businesses would be invited to the Chamber function, including Hastings, South Saint Paul and the Wakota Bridge Coalition. G. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT The amendment to the local zoning ordinance was approved at the January 5, 2000 City Council meeting. 5. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ITEMS Wolfe presented the EDA Strategic Plan Facilitator "Request for Proposal". This will be sent to a number of possible facilitators, and the group can review the results. The Strategic Planning Session is to be scheduled sometime in March. Economic Development Authority- Minutes January 12, 2000 Page 5 Pederson questioned who should attend the session, and suggested area retailers should have some input. Kleven stated the results of the session should be clarifying the mission and goals of the EDA. Kleven asked where the session was to take place, and suggested the River Oaks Banquet City Hall Conference Room. Luden offered the 3M conference facility if needed. Wolcott stated that tax information and survey information should be provided to members in advance. 6. ADJOURNMENT Wolcott motioned to adjourn. Weingartner seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Daniel King • Management Analyst •