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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.04.11 MINUTES CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES April 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 April 2000. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 A.M. by Mayor Denzer. 2. ROLL CALL • Members Present: Jack Denzer, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Dick Pederson, Gerard Weingartner, Jim Wolcott, and Shannon Green. Members Absent: None. Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Dan King, Management Analyst 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Kleven moved to approve the March 14, 2000 Minutes, Pederson seconded. Motion carried. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Project Updates 1. CCE — Lot split for the TIF District was approved by the City Council on March 15th, the closing date is set for early May. Sanitary sewer and storm water relocation work is complete, and the storm water flume is out to bid. 2. Hotel/Restaurant/Office — Traffic study is now complete and the results are expected to be presented to the School board in late April, and to the City Council in early May. 3. APi— Council member Pat Rice, Luden, Kleven, Wolfe and Schroeder toured the current facility on March 15th. Company officials stated they are finishing up their strategic • Economic Development Authority- Minutes April 11, 2000 Page 2 planning process in the next few weeks, and a decision would be made soon after. Schroeder said they should hear from them in the next month or two. 4. Cushman & Wakefield — Project that requires rail access. No new information at this time. 5. Corporate Real Estate — Client will be meeting within a month to decide how project will proceed. 6. DTED— International client, awaiting further information from DTED. 7. Shoe Company — Staff has been in contact with one of the primary owners who lives in Cottage Grove. Wolfe stated that both Metro East and NorthCo had called regarding the same project. Metro East had sent the request for proposal to several SE Washington Co. cities. Client has two years left on current lease. Awaiting further information. 8. Hughes Institute — Wolfe stated the group is a 501 non-profit organization with total revenues of about 40 million. They require around 300,000 — 400,000 sf of office, • partially tax exempt, with some "hospital bonds". 9. High Tech Manufacturing —Cresa Partners project, looking for 65 acres. 10. Paper/cup Manufacturer — client looking for about 100,000 sf facility with rail access. Would employ about 100 people. Staff has been corresponding with the client, and is coordinating with CP Rail. 11. Grove Plaza — No new news at this time. 12. Post Office — Closing set for late April or early May. 13. Murphy warehouse— No new news at this time. 14. Grey Cloud Island —Wolfe summarized the work group presentation to the City Council. Council directed the work group to meet with the Met Council and Washington County. Wolcott stressed the need for more "Move-up" housing in the area, and stated this was an aspect of the EDA work plan. 15. MISCELLANEOUS—Wolfe discussed various leads, including: Simek's Meats Office and Distribution facility. Staff has sent marketing material and has been in discussion with Jay Bruber, owner. More information to follow. A road groove company requested information. Staff informed them of exterior storage requirements and sent appropriate information on Industrial Park. Economic Development Authority- Minutes April 11, 2000 Page 3 DTED requested information for a 50 — 100 acre manufacturing/distribution project. Another DTED project involving a tractor repair business is proceeding in a different location. A broker from Grubb & Ellis inquired about a location for a manufacturer of heavy equipment. Promotional material sent. A commercial broker called looking for general information for a retail client, staff has invited him in for further discussions, no response as of yet. A Welsh Co. broker called lookingmanufacturing building.a site for a 400,000 sf buildin . A cover letter and general information was sent. City Council approved the Office Max project. Staff met with representatives from Equity Commercial Services, who represents St. Paul Companies property along W. Pt. Douglas. Updates were provided on current development and transportation issues. A broker from Colliers Towle called regarding available commercial property. . Information was sent. An inquiry regarding a senior housing project (Section 202 HUD), referred to Planning. A broker from CB Richard Ellis inquired about 150 acres for a warehouse/distribution facility, more info to come. A broker from Welsh is interested in a 380,000 sf facility, build to suit, for an internet retail company. No further information at this time. Lastly, Wolcott initiated a discussion on voice mail and the need for a specific line for Economic Development efforts. B. Strategic Plan Update Wolfe summarized the changes to the draft strategic plan and reviewed the goals section. Kleven motioned to approve the strategic plan, Weingartner seconded, approved unanimously. C. WEB Site Wolfe stated that the MIS Coordinator is preparing an RFP for WEB design services for the City WEB site. She solicited opinions as to the content of the EDA section. Wolcott stated there should be information on residential areas and "move-up" housing, as well as links to brokers and information on current and future MUSA line adjustments. Wolcott also suggested highlighting 3M and Renewal. Kleven remarked that the site should be kept simple, and could also be used to generate revenue through banner advertisements. • Economic Development Authority - Minutes April 11, 2000 Page 4 D. EDA Golf Outing Wolfe stated that plans are underway for the fall tournament. Pederson suggested having registration materials available at the Chamber tourney on June 26`h E. Business Retention and Expansion Interview King stated a BRE interview had been conducted with Bob Carlson of Carlson Auto. 5. Miscellaneous Business A. Video, Lyle Wray, Citizens League A video of Lyle Wray discussing the labor shortage was viewed. B. Metro East Information Update. A discussion regarding the name of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce followed. Members stated the name is adequate, as Cottage Grove has some recognition within the • metro region. 6. ADJOURN Wolcott motioned to adjourn, Kleven seconded, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Daniel King Management Analyst •