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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1999
7:30 A.M.
• 1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of January 12, 1999 EDA Minutes
4. Business Items
A. Introduction of New Staff
B. Annual Report
C. Annual Business Recognition Breakfast
D. Project Updates
E. Chamber/City Communication
F. Economic Development Section of Comprehensive Plan
G. Fiscal Impact Study
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H. Golf Outing Update
I. Work Plan Update
5. Miscellaneous Business Items
6. Adjourn
Next Meeting: March 9, 1999
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Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members , )
From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator k�"'`
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Introduction of New Staff Agenda Item 4A
The new Management Analysts, Steve Barrett and Dan King, started with the
City on January 19. They will be present at the February EDA meeting so that
you can meet each of them.
Dan has been working on the Annual Business Breakfast, and Steve has been
• working on the 1998 Annual Report. As you know, we have also targeted
several 1999 Work Plan items for both to work on. We expect that they will
prepare reports for upcoming EDA agendas, and may attend future meetings as
needed.
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• City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: 1998 Annual Report- Draft Agenda Item 4B
Attached is a draft copy of the 1998 Annual Report. Staff reviewed previous
annual reports, and tried to come up with ways to enhance the information
provided in the report in order to increase its effectiveness as a marketing tool.
11111 ACTION REQUIRED
Review the draft annual report and provide input as to information you would like
to see included in the report.
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City of
Cottage Grove
Economic Development Authority
1998 Annual Report
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• February 1999
Citizens and Businesses of Cottage Grove:
The City Council and Economic Development Authority are pleased to present our 1998
Economic Development Authority Annual Report. For the past few years we have
focused our efforts on growing the local economy through the attraction and retention of
business and industry. This document is a record of our activities and successes.
In 1998 we stayed focused on our goals, which were developed as part of our strategic
planning for the years 1997-2000. As a result, greater understanding and recognition of
our economic community were forthcoming. Mainstay events such as the
"Development Tour" and the "Annual Business Recognition Breakfast" continued to
grow.
Success in 1998 is most evident from the addition of Renewal to our Industrial Park.
Renewal, a division of Anderson Windows, will manufacture replacement windows using
a revolutionary process. This is expected to be the "flagship" plant for Renewal, as they
plan to expand this product nationwide. A true collaboration between Renewal, the City
and EDA, the state of Minnesota, and others such as Northern States Power and Metro
East Development Partnership, resulted in this great success. The foundation for this
success was built in previous years through the programs and activities of the EDA and
its staff.
In 1999, the EDA Work Plan focuses primarily on industrial retention and attraction. Our
success with Renewal, as well as the streamlining of the administrative approval
process in 1998, will provide new ways to build on past successes in our ongoing
commitment to business growth and attraction.
It is through your support and encouragement that our work is made possible. We
pledge to do our best to enhance the tax base, stimulate job creation, and promote the
City of Cottage Grove.
Very truly yours,
John D. Denzer
Mayor
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Economic Development Partners
City Council Members
John Denzer, Mayor
Rod Hale, Councilmember
Cheryl Kohls, Councilmember
Sandy Shiely, Councilmember
Jim Wolcott, Councilmember
Economic Development Authority Members
John Denzer, President
Gerard Weingartner, Secretary & Treasurer
Donna Boehm, Commission Member
Bill Buth, Commission Member
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Bruce Gengnagel, Commission Member
Glen Kleven, Commission Member
Fred Luden, Commission Member
Sandy Shiely, Commission Member
Jim Wolcott, Commission Member
City Staff
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Neil Belscamper, Economic Development Secretary
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• Mission Statement
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:
(1) Encourage quality commercial and industrial development which enhances the
quality of life for Cottage Grove's citizens and is compatible with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Utilize sound financial practices in using incentives to attract and expand
businesses in the community.
(3) Consider the use of incentives in instances where they will promote quality jobs
and development for the City.
• (4) Recognize the interdependence of the private and public sector in a healthy
community and foster a spirit of cooperation between the two sectors.
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1998 Highlights
1998 was a banner year for Cottage Grove in its efforts to meet its goals for the
future. In May, Renewal by AndersonTM selected a 30 acre site within the Cottage
Grove Industrial Park to construct its new manufacturing facility. Approximately 225
new jobs will be created in the coming years. The new facility will be located near the
intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 100th Street.
Ground breaking occurred in the summer of 1998,with the facility anticipated to
be in operation by the first quarter of 1999.
Renewal by AndersonTM manufactures a high quality window replacement
product line for homeowners, which is the largest and fastest growing residential
window market segment in the U.S.
"Cottage Grove was selected after an extensive search because it offered the best
overall features —a construction-ready site, good truck accessibility, and a strong labor
pool," said Charles W. Schmid, Anderson Corporation's senior vice president of the
widow and patio door business group.
The second element of note for 1998 is the City's new Administrative Approval •
process. This allows businesses wishing to initiate construction to streamline the
approval process by working closely with City staff to ensure all of the City's needs and
requirement are met. Construction projects are then acted on more quickly, allowing
for construction to commence sooner. The Administrative Approval process has been
well received, and will continue as a valuable tool to allow businesses to grow,while
still maintaining the City's goal of responsible growth that benefits all of the City's
residents.
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• Economic Development Goals
1997-2001
Five Year Goal # 1
Enhance the strength of the Cottage Grove economy through the
support of local industry and the attraction of new industries,which
bring quality jobs,an enhanced tax base and new capital into the
region.
Five Year Goal # 2
Address local and regional issues critical to business site location
decisions.
Five Year Goal # 3
Enhance the appeal of Cottage Grove as a place to live and work.
Five Year Goal # 4
Support efforts to improve statewide "business climate" and legislative
issues which impact Cottage Grove's ability to attract and retain jobs
and tax base.
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Five Year Goal #
Enhance the strength of the Cottage Grove economy through the
support of local industry and the attraction of new industries, which
bring quality jobs, an enhanced tax base and new capital into the
region.
Goal #1-1: Support existing industry and assist them with expansion
opportunities.
Staff worked with and provided information to various local businesses to
assist in their expansion. These businesses include: **** (insert businesses) ****
Goal #1-2: Work to attract new industry to the community.
Staff responded to **** (insert number) ****requests for proposals from Metro
East Development Partnership.
In August,the EDA sponsored its annual Development Tour and Golf
Tournament. The event was well attended,with over 40 representatives from the
local business community taking part. Over 40% of these participants attended
for the first time. City staff is now working on the 1999 Development Tour and •
Golf Tournament, and expects the event to become larger each year with more
participants.
Goal #1-3: Maintain and enhance the economic development "tools" which
support successful retention/expansion and business attraction efforts.
A marketing partnership between the City and Welsh Companies was
developed in 1997. Together, the City and Welsh Companies have developed
new marketing materials for the Industrial Park. These materials have become a
standard tool to enhance the development of the Industrial Park.
The Spec Building Program, reinstated in 1997,continues. Welsh
Construction developed a site plan and rendering for marketing the idea. The
City and Welsh Companies continue to work toward adapting the project to a
specific site within the Industrial Park.
The City continues to administer the Land Assistance for New Development
Program; a bold method for the City to ensure positive commercial and
industrial growth into the future. With forty acres of optioned land, the City will
be able to exercise greater control of the property and enhance our ability to close
sales. •
SGoal #1-4: Focus staff and volunteer efforts through effective planning,
reporting, development and training.
City staff continues to implement items delineated in the Economic
Development Work Plan, derived from our strategic planning efforts.
Volunteers were recruited and utilized to plan events such as the
Development Tour and Golf Tournament. Their work was invaluable in the
success of this event, and the City will continue to count on its volunteers to
make this event even greater in the future.
City staff continually updated the EDA and the City Council concerning
prospective development.
Five Year Goal # 2:
Address local and regional issues critical to business site location
decisions.
Goal #2-1: Enhance the image and perception of Cottage Grove internally and
externally.
• City staff has been actively involved with selling Cottage Grove to the
development community. Staff continues to maintain contact with numerous
brokers and real estate professionals to coordinate customized site visits and
tours by Metro East, Northern States Power, and Welsh Companies.
Goal #2-2: Improve highway access to Cottage Grove.
The City has been working for a number of years with a large number of
partners toward the realization of improving the Highway 61/Wakota Bridge
corridor (the Highway 494 bridge over the Mississippi River in Newport.) The
proposal is to reconstruct the Wakota Bridge from its current 4-lane section into
two 4-lane bridges.
In addition, the three at-grade intersections of Highway 61 and local
roadways within the City of Newport would be removed in favor of freeway
construction with one separated highway crossing within Newport.
The project also includes off system local improvements in Newport and St.
Paul Park, and replacement of the 70th Street Bridge in St. Paul Park and Cottage
Grove.
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Completion of this ambitious project, scheduled to commence in 2002, will •
dramatically improve commuter traffic flow and access to commercial and
industrial areas within Cottage Grove. The City adopted a resolution in favor of
the project on October 21, 1998. St. Paul Park did the same on January 19, 1999.
The City of Newport adopted a resolution in favor of the concept,but reserved
final design approval pending final agreement on cost participation on adjacent
roadways between Newport and MNDOT.
As part of this project,MNDOT has provided room to include two additional
rail lines on the Burlington Santa Fe/Canadian Pacific rail corridor. One line will
be used for growth in freight rail needs. The other,running from St. Paul
through Cottage Grove to Hastings (known as the Red Rock Corridor) has been
designated by MNDOT as one of the top two commuter rail lines for
consideration within the Metro Area.
The City Council,EDA, and City staff have been very active in these efforts,
and plan to continue these efforts into the future.
Goal #2-3: Secure expansion of MUSA capacity and expansion of the Southeast
Wastewater Treatment Facility in a manner which supports community growth
and development. •
After two years of study,The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
has decided to expand the existing waste treatment facility in Cottage Grove
from a 2.5mgd plant to a 10 to 15mgd plant. Construction on the $49 million
expansion will begin in 2000 and be complete by 2002. In addition to the plant,
an Interceptor improvement from Woodbury through Cottage Grove to the plant
will be completed within the same time frame.
In consideration for City Council ratification of the concept of plant
expansion,the MCES has agreed to contribute toward roadway reconstruction
within the community. While deliberations continue into 1999, the City of
Cottage Grove has proposed$2.2 million in area road improvements toward
which the MCES is expected to contribute a substantial portion. Slated for
improvements are 110th Street from Ideal Avenue east to the plant. Also, Ideal
Avenue between 100th Street and either 110th Street or 113th Street. The City also
contemplates participation by MCES with reconstruction of 100th Street between
Ideal and Jamaica Avenue. Finally,Jamaica Avenue between that point and East
Point Douglas Road provides access to Plant vehicles and therefore is also
proposed as an MCES improvement roadway.
This plant,upon completion will provide for the long-term sanitary sewer •
treatment needs of Cottage Grove and Woodbury. Hence,future growth
• planning within the community should not include restrictions due to lack of
treatment capacity.
Five Year Goal # 3
Enhance the appeal of Cottage Grove as a place to live and work.
Goal #3-1: Enhance retail opportunities in Cottage Grove.
The City has initiated a new Administrative Approval program to streamline
the approval process for business construction. During 1998,**** (insert number)
****new commercial/retail businesses opened in the City, as well as**** (insert
number)****newly expanded operations.
Goal #3-2: Identify and explore opportunities for improving access to the
Mississippi River for commercial/industrial, housing and recreational
opportunities.
Get information from Community Development*******************
• Goal #3-3: Balance and diversify Cottage Grove housing stock by increasing
options for "move up" market and upscale segments.
Get information from Community Development***********************
Five Year Goal # 4:
Support efforts to improve statewide "business climate" and
legislative issues which impact Cottage Grove's ability to attract and
retain jobs and tax base.
Goal #4-1: Support efforts to improve statewide "business climate" and
legislative issues which impact Cottage Grove's ability to attract and retain jobs
and tax base.
In 1997 the EDA negotiated an option agreement with the owners of the Glen
Grove Industrial Park for a floating 40 acres within the park. As a result, the City
was able to enter the field of manufacturing relocation. The fee owners within a
Green Acres designation,however,held the industrial park. Under 1997 law,the
City could not work with manufacturing entities for which a large segment of
their operation was other than manufacturing(such as warehousing). Faced
with this problem the City introduced a bill in the State Legislature that placed
• industrial park land with Green Acres designations on equal footing with
industrial parks without the designation. The bill was passed into law in the
1998 session. This allowed the City to provide an opportunity for the Renewal •
By Andersen plant to locate within the industrial park. The new law should
enhance our opportunities with additional industrial projects in the years to
come.
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• Community Partners
The following organizations are working together to enhance the economic
vitality of Cottage Grove. Each plays an important role in ensuring a healthy
business climate for companies to grow.
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Through its Retail and Business Development Committee, the Chamber works
with the City on attraction of new business and retention of existing business. The
chamber is part of the site tour team and every other month visits firms in the
area.
Metro East Development Partnership
One service which Metro East provides to companies looking for locations is to
distribute a site request for proposal to its membership communities. Frequently,
the prospective company will visit a selected group of communities through the
coordinated efforts of Metro East. Cottage Grove has been fortunate to participate
in the process.
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Northern States Power Economic Development
The Industrial Park is served by NSP electric and gas utilities. The company
assists the City in marketing Cottage Grove as a business location and has been
known to bring prospective companies into the area for site tours. In the past,
NSP has helped to fund the Industrial Park Study and Developers' Tour.
Economic Development Authority
Appointed by the City Council, the seven member board guides the community's
economic development activities. The EDA is responsible for implementing the
business retention and attraction programs, along with coordination of the
marketing plan.
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Economic Impacts
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a table showing the total commercial/industrial square footage for 1997 and
1998. The table will also show the total tax base for 1997 and 1998. If possible, the
table should also contain the number of jobs gained/lost, housing information, and
other pertinent data.
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Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator(��
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Annual Business Breakfast Agenda Item 4C
The Annual Business Recognition Breakfast is scheduled for Monday, March 8,
1999. It will be held at 3M from 7:00 —9:00 a.m. We mailed over 700 "Save the
Date" fliers last week (a copy is attached).
We have prepared a work plan that includes a draft agenda for the event. In
• addition, we met with representatives at 3M to further refine the agenda and plan
the actual breakfast and room set-up.
ACTION REQUIRED
Review the proposed agenda, and suggest any final changes. Then we will
prepare and mail another flier that will show the agenda and provide registration
information.
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.NNUAL BU E3 RECCE ION .E ST .
In appreciation of your business and your commitment to the community, we
cordially invite you and your key personnel to a complimentary breakfast. This
year the City Administrators from Newport, St. Paul Park and Cottage Grove will
present a "State of the City" address. Speakers will address various issues,
such as transportation improvements and regional growth, which will be affecting
the business community now and in the future. There will also be time for you to
ask questions and voice your opinion. Come early and visit Patty Neuman from
the MN Dept. of Trade and Economic Development, and Mel Aarerud from the
MN Small Business Administration, who will be on hand with information on the
services they provide. Other City representatives will also be present with
information on the comprehensive plans, economic development, and other
issues.
Date: Mon., March 8, 1999
Time: 7:00 am —9:00 am
Place: 3M Cottage Grove Center— Building 116
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Agenda: 7:00 Registration, check resource booths from DTED and SBA
7:30 Breakfast
8:00 Introduction by Fred Luden, Site Director for 3M Cottage
Grove Center
8:10 Cottage Grove Mayor Jack Denzer welcomes Dick Kranz of
Renewal by Anderson.
8:20 "State of the Cities" address from Larry Bodahl-Newport,
Barry Sitlow—St. Paul Park, and Ryan Schroeder—Cottage
Grove.
8:50 Introduction to City staff for brief comments
Question and Answer session following
Space is limited, so you must call ahead and make reservations for this event. Please
respond to Dan King(458-2833)by February 26, 1999 with the names of those attending.
Don't miss this chance to learn about growth in the area and share your views.
Directions available upon request.
Sponsored by: •
Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
And 3M Cottage Grove Center
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• ACTION PLAN FOR ANNUAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
The date for the annual breakfast has been set for March 8, 1999 at the 3M Cottage
Grove Center. The time will be from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
Flyers have been sent out to all businesses in Newport, St. Paul Park, and Cottage
Grove, as well as government representatives from the those cities informing them of
the event. Formal invites will be mailed the week of February 8-12, with RSVP's
requested/required.
The agenda is being set, and is tentatively as follows:
7:00 Registration
7:30 Breakfast
8:00 Introduction/Welcome by Fred Luden
8:10 Presentation of plaque to Renewal representative by Mayor Denzer
(Chamber welcomes Cub Foods and Up North Plastics)
8:20 "State of the Cities" address by Larry Bodahl, Barry Sittlow, and Ryan Schroeder
8:50 Ryan introduces selected City staff for brief comments
Question and Answer session following
In addition to the speakers, representatives from both MN Department of Trade and
Economic Development (Patty Neuman) and MN Small Business Administration (Mel
Aanerud), and possibly the MN Chamber of Commerce, will have tables with handouts,
info, and to answer questions. The City will also have a table set up with info on
494/Wakota Bridge, Highway 61 improvements, the EDA Strategic Plan, Comp. Plan,
commuter rail, golf course, and the annual Golf Outing. Suggestions for
additions/omissions?
Steps that need to be taken include:
• Meet with Jeff Cheever at 3M to discuss agenda
• Send out final invite
• Notify media of event— Bulletin, local access cable, others?
• Take RSVP's and make name tags for registration table
• Set up tables and have info, handouts (golf balls?...) ready
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ANNUAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
As we begin 1999, many changes in our growing area are imminent.
Growth in the region will mean increased demand on transportation,
waste and stormwater management, and various public services.
Current Municipal Comprehensive Plan updates in St. Paul Park,
Newport and Cottage Grove will also affect land use, business
development and guide future growth. The prospect of commuter
rail, improvements to highway 61 , stormwater management and
wastewater treatment expansion are among the issues that need to
be discussed and addressed during 1999. All of these issues impact
the business community.
You and your key personnel are cordially invited to this
complimentary breakfast and panel discussion on March 8, 1999. •
Your input on these matters is important for the continued successful
growth of the area. Please reserve the date and plan to attend and
share your views on these matters.
DATE: March 8, 1999
TIME: 7:00 — 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: 3M Cottage Grove Center
TOPIC: Regional Growth for the year 2000 and beyond
An agenda and registration material will follow in February, so please
mark your calendars for this event. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact either Dan King at 458-2833, or Michelle
Wolfe at 458-2882.
Sponsored by:
Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce1111
And 3M Cottage Grove Center
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S City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Project Updates Item 4D
Cottage Grove Carrier Annex
41111 The Postal Service has proposed an 18,000 S.F. Carrier Annex utilizing lots 2, 3,
and 4 block 8 of the Glendenning preliminary plat. This is along 95th Street on
the west side of the plat just east of the drainage ditch. Currently there are
discussions regarding the filling of the drainage ditch, and about fees in lieu of
taxes. A purchase offer was submitted.
Welsh Companies Spec Building
Discussions continue with a meeting possible the week of February 8.
Cold Storage
A cold storage company is looking at possible sites in the industrial park for a
60,000— 100,000 S.F. cold storage facility.
Metro East
In January, the City responded to an RFP for a metal finishing business. The
request was for 2 acres, for a 10,000 S.F. facility. We understand the company
toured some other possible sites this week, so it appears the City is not a finalist
for this project.
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Renewal •
At this time, Renewal expects to "go live" on Monday, March 8. The first
Semiannual Progress report, which is required by DTED, was completed January
25. This progress report showed that Renewal had met the spending
requirements outlined in the grant agreement, and therefore, the state has issued
that$500,000 check for the grant amount. This check was mailed to Renewal on
Friday, February 5.
Also on February 5, Renewal gave a tour of the facility to current employees.
The City's Senior Planner, John McCool, was present to answer questions that
employees may have had about the city. Dick Pederson represented the
Chamber at this event.
The Chamber is working with Renewal to develop a packet of information for
Renewal employees. This packet will be designed to encourage Renewal
employees to be active in our community, and to frequent our restaurants, stores,
and other businesses.
It is expected that the spoils pile from pond construction will be removed by July
31. Decisions regarding 100th street construction are expected in March.
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• City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Chamber Communications Committee Agenda Item 4E
I will represent the city on the Chamber's Communications Committee. We met
on February 3, and several projects are underway. The Chamber will be working
with Renewal on a packet of information for Renewal employees. The newsletter
"FOCUS" should begin coming out monthly, and there will be attempts to add to
• this publication. For example, we talked about a City page, where the City can
update the business community about various issues. The committee will be
working with the Bulletin to print new Cottage Grove maps, and to print a
Chamber Directory. I will keep you informed of the activities of this committee in
future months.
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Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
OWFrom: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Economic Development Section of Comprehensive Plan
Agenda Item 4F
Community Development staff has requested that this section of the
comprehensive plan be re-written with a focus on goals and objectives, similar to
the format and approach used in other sections of the comp plan. Staff is
working on a draft that incorporates the text already written, but in a goals and
• objectives format that also draws from the EDA's strategic plan.
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• City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: Fiscal Impact Study Agenda Item 4G
Community Development staff met with representatives from DNR, Met Council,
and Washington County to finalize details of the fiscal impact study of Grey
Cloud Island. The consultants from Tischler& Associates met with various city
staff to receive detailed information. The purpose of the meeting was to solidify
• the scope of the study and individual development scenarios for the Island.
There was an additional meeting with DNR representatives to review
infrastructure costs and discuss park-generated revenues.
Attached is some information regarding various aspects of the study. This
includes infrastructure costs, estimated park-generated revenues, and growth
assumptions. This information is presented for your review. It is expected that
both studies will be completed by the end of February.
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PUBLIC ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
TO AND ON LOWER GREY CLOUD ISLAND
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Re-construct 2-lane
Hadley Avenue (MSA) 90th St. to 100th St. 5,330 collector street, urban $402,948
design,tumlanes&
b •ass lanes
Re-construct 2-lane
a=- ' Hadley Avenue (MSA) 100th St. to 103rd St. 1,250 collector street, rural $94,500
desi•n, and trail
Re-construct 2-lane (52-
Hadley Ave. to Ideal ft. shoulder to shoulder)
100th Street 5,312 collector street, $1,163,328
Ave.
tumlanes, bypass lanes,
rural design, and trail
Re-construct 24'wide
103rd Street (MSA) Grey Cloud Trail to 2,582 roadway with shoulders $116,190
Hadley Ave. 2-lane collector street, •
rural desi•n, and trail
B.N. RR. Bride 103rd Street N/A Re-construct Brid.e $3 000,000
103rd St.to Grey Re-construct 2-lane
Grey Cloud Trail Cloud Drive 4,531 collector street, rural $203,895
desi•n, and trail
Grey Cloud Bridge Grey Cloud Trail N/A Bridge Improvements $800,000$1,000,000
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Reclamation/Cold
Grey Cloud Drive to inplace of a 2-lane local
1= -< Grey Cloud Trail South End 7,454 street, rural design, and $223,620
trail
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REVISED
January 21,1999
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Metropolitan Council
• Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
January 25, 1999
TO: Paul Tischler&Jeff Bronow
Tischler& Associates
4701 Sangamore Road, Suite N210
Bethesda,Maryland 20816
FAXcd to:
Kim Lindquist
City of Cottage Grove
7516-80th Street
Cottage Grove,MN 55016
FAX: 651-458-2881 •
CC: Jonathan Vlaming, Sr.Park Planner—Research(651-602-1750 ph.)
FROM: Arne Stefferud, Sr.Park Planner(651-602-1360 ph.)or(651-602-1404 FAX)
• SUBJECT: Economic Impact of Grey Cloud Island Park
The annual projected expenditures of visitors to a park on Lower Grey Cloud Island is
$6,303,731 in 1997 dollars based on projected visitation levels in 2020. Of this amount,
$4,409,645 would be spent in or near the City of Cottage Grove by the following groups of
visitors:
50%of Day Visitor Metro.Area expenditures $ 1,894,086
Campers from the Metro.area $ 1,043,872
Day visitors from outside the Metro.Area $ 1,362,095
Campers from outside the Metro.Area $ 109,592
Total $4,409,645
Attached is the visitation and expenditures data that was considered in developing this projected
amount of expenditures. If you have any questions, about how the projection was calculated,
please call Jonathan Vlaming at 651-602-1750.
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Grey Cloud Estimate of Visitation and Visitor Expenditures
1997 Visitation to similar parks
#visits Considerations
St Croix Bluffs Regional Park 88,700 St Croix River access,new park,smaller service area
Lillydale-Harriet Regional Park 283,300 Miss River boat access,Similar service area population
Battle Creek Regional Park 488,200 No river access,similar service area
Fort Snelling State Park 579,645 Miss River boat access,greater service area population
Average 353,961
Projected Grey Cloud visitation
1997 20201
Low 87,000 102,000
Projected 354,000 415,000
High 580,000 679,000
based on the percentage increase In Metro Population from 1997 to 2020
Day visits and camping'visits
Park %day %camp
St.Croix Bluffs 89.39% 10.61%
Lake Elmo 92.27% 7.73%
Lebanon Hills 88.75% 11.25%
Average 90.14% 9.86%
Y Camping visits are counted as one visit for each day the camper is in the park-1.e.a one night stay counts as two visits,
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Projected Grey Cloud visitation In 2020:day/camp&metro/non-metro'visits
Total Visits Day visits Camp visits
Low
Metro 92,310 83,205 9,106
Non-Metro 9,690 8,734 956
Total 102,000 91,940 10,060
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Metro 375,575 338,532 37,043
Non-Metro 39,425 35,538 3,889
Projected:Total 415,000 374,068 40,932
' High
Metro 614,495 553,887 60,608
Non-Metro 64,505 58,143 6,352
High:total 679,000 612,030 86,970
'Based on 1998 Regional Parks visitor Study. Metro share is 90.5%,Non-metro share is 9.5%
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Projected Expenditures(1997 dollars,2020 Projected Visitation Levels)
#visits Ave Daily$4 Total S
Low
Metro day users 83,205 $ 11.19 $ 931,069
Metro camp visits 9,105 $ 28.18 $ 258,579
Non-Metro day visits 8,734 $ 38,33 $ 334,774
Non-Metro camp visits 956 $ 28.18 $ 26,940
TOTAL 102,000 5 1,549,382
Projected
Metro day users 338.532 $ 11.19 3,788,172 Pr Metro camp visits 37,043 $ 28.18 $ 1,043872 dek-et
Non-Metro day visits 35,538 $ 38,33 $ 1,362,095
On-Metro camp visits 3.889 $ 28.18 $ 109,
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TOTAL 415,000 $ 8,303,731731 /C
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Metro day users 553,887 $ 11.19 5 6,197.996
Metro camp visits 60,608 $ 28.18 $ 1,707,933 f /
Non-Metro day visits 58,143 $ 38.33 $ 2,228,821 , •
Non-Metro camp visits 6,362 $ .28.18 $ 179,281
TOTAL 679,000 $ 10,313,831
'Average daily expenditures are based on Information from the"Significance of State Park Visitors'Expenditures to the State and
Regional Economies of Minnesota"(MN DNR,1988)&are adjusted to 1997 dollars using the Consumer Price Index,
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AVERAGE ASSESSED BUILDING VALUE AND
AVERAGE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR NEW
NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT •
COTTAGE GROVE, MN.
AVERAGE AVERAGE BUILDING
FAZ LAND USE BUILDING VALUE PERMIT FEE
1 Retail $ 400,000 $ 4,616
2 Office $ 60,000 $ 1,715
3 Light Industrial $ 700,000 $ 7,778
4 Heavy Industrial $ 600,000 $ 6,777
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AVERAGERESIDENTIAL MARKET VALUE
COTTAGE GROVE, MN.
SLOW HIGH
Land Total Land Bldg. Land Total Land Bldg.
" Value & Building Permit Value & Building Permit
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Fee
FAZ 1 60,000 280,000 4
2,482 45,000 230,000 2,358
FAZ 2 50,000 160,000 1,574 50,000 160,000 1,574
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FAZ 4
• Single-family home 40,000 170,000 1,739 35,000 165,000 1,739
• Townhouse 20,000 115,000 1,436 15,000 110,000 1,436
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• City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator k
Date: 02/05/99
Re: 1999 EDA Golf Tournament Update Agenda Item 4H
Staff started early this year, in hopes of planning another successful EDA golf
tournament. Attached is a list of ideas that staff has "brainstormed" for the 1999
event. We request the input of the EDA on these items, so we can proceed with
our planning activities.
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ACTION REQUIRED
Review ideas and provide feedback to staff.
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1999 EDA Golf Tournament ,
• The tournament is scheduled for August 24, with a starting tee-
time of 11:15 AM — 1:15 PM.
• Teams will start simultaneously on holes 1 and 10, total 18 holes
• This would allow time for 128 participants in foursomes
• Recommendations on providing commemorative caps with team
name, course, event and date.
• Send out "hold the date" notices soon.
• Expand mailing list to include area companies with expiring leases,
developers, brokers, accountants, bankers, vendor lists from
Andersen, 3M, Up North. Others?
• Host a dinner after the tourney, either onsite under a tent or at a
restaurant.
• Find an alternative to the tour for marketing and information
• Charge a fee to defray costs, other tourneys charge $50-$60
which covers expenses, leftover contributes to prizes.
• Line up hole sponsors ASAP —vendor lists, broker and banker list. •
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• City of Cottage Grove
Memo
To: Economic Development Authority Members
From: Michelle A. Wolfe,Assistant City Administrator
Date: 02/05/99
Re: 1999 Work Plan Update Agenda Item 41
At the January 12 EDA meeting, you approved the 1999 Work Plan. Staff is now
taking steps to implement various objectives and tasks within the plan.
> Business Retention and Expansion: City Administrator Ryan Schroeder will
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represent the City on the Chamber, and I will represent the City on the
Chamber's communications committee. Together, the City and the Chamber
are working on the Annual business Recognition Breakfast and activities
relating to Renewal. To assist local business, we arranged for
representatives from DTED and SBA to be present at the breakfast. They will
have materials of interest to business owners.
> Marketing Plan: I have met with our sales representative at the Minnesota
Real Estate journal, and we have a plan for 1999 advertising, which can be
modified as needed. Staff is preparing some direct mail pieces for distribution
in February. Staff is also developing various vendor and business listings that
can be used for targeted marketing purposes.
> Requests for Proposals: Staff continues to respond to Metro East requests for
proposals as well as miscellaneous requests for information.
> Golf tourney: Plans are underway for the annual business appreciation golf
tournament, with ideas to change and enhance the event.
> Maintain economic development tools: Finance Director Liz Johnson and I will
attend TIF training and education sessions next week to continue to improve
our knowledge of this economic development tool.
> Focus staff efforts: The first economic development team meeting was held.
Staff from Administration, Finance, and Community Development discussed
• the 1999 work plan, and how to improve our communications as we
collaborate on economic development efforts.
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> Enhance the image of Cottage Grove: Staff is working to centralize City
communication efforts, and to improve and add to our current efforts in this
area. Efforts so far include meetings with the cable commission and
Chamber communications committee. In addition, staff is looking at ways to
efficiently and effectively use of the City's WEB page.
> Transportation: Staff continues to represent the city on various committees
regarding the Wakota Bridge/Highway 61 improvements, Red Rock Rail
Corridor, and other transportation projects.
It is expected that during the next month, several other work plan initiatives will
begin implementation.
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
January 12, 1999
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 12th
day of January 1999.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Mayor Denzer.
ROLL CALL
• Members Present: Donna Boehm, Jack Denzer, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Dick
Pederson, Gerard Weingartner, Jim Wolcott
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
Neil Belscamper, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kleven moved to approve the December 8, 1998 Economic Development Authority
Minutes. Luden seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4.A. STAFF TRANSITION
Wolfe outlined a new introduction letter, which will be sent to various economic
development contacts. Kleven questioned whether the title of Economic Development
Director would still be retained. Schroeder responded that it would not, noting that the
Assistant City Administrator would be listed as the new contact person for economic
development. Wolcott asked whether the two new Management Analyst positions would
also be listed, and Wolfe replied that they would. In conclusion, Wolcott commented that
the letter had been well written.
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4.B. 1999 Work Plan
Schroeder outlined the draft 1999 work plan. Some of the changes he noted over
previous work plans were that tasks had been specifically assigned to staff members
and that the priority of each goal could be observed according to the time noted for each
particular area. Relating to 1999 Goal #1-2, Wolcott said he liked the idea of a dinner
rather than a bus tour for the Economic Development Golf Tournament. Pederson
requested specific information about Goal #1-3, Objective B, asking if there was a listing
for all available federal and state funding sources. Schroeder responded that sources for
state funding were available, but that federal funding was not very likely for local
projects, and not a practical solution. Pederson explained that it was important to inform
prospective businesses of all available resources, as it may make the difference in their
choice to locate in the City. Wolcott suggested more involvement from the Chamber of
Commerce in this area, and Kleven felt that the City's Web Page might be an area that
could be further utilized. Regarding the Web Page, Schroeder said he had received
several ongoing comments from council members, and there was a lot of interest in
furthering its use. Using Park High School students to help with the project was an idea
Kleven offered, as it might help keep some of the associated costs down. Wolcott
concurred. Luden noted that if the page was not kept up-to-date, it would not likely be
• revisited, and its value would be negligible.
Pederson felt that there needs to be more community identity to the City, saying that
70% of City residents shop outside the City, and felt that the beautification of the
entrance to the City, and enhancing retail opportunities within the City, were very
important issues.
Access to the Mississippi River was another topic of discussion, in terms of commercial
uses. Schroeder said a study was currently being undertaken in regard to the proposed
park on Grey Cloud Island; he stated that the study would give some basis for further
discussion. Wolcott noted that there was already a draft bill in the works for the state to
purchase land for park development on Grey Cloud Island. As a side issue, Kleven said
the whole island was designated as rural residential on the draft comprehensive plan.
Pederson commented that the state is taking a considerable amount of land for parks,
which creates a burden for local municipalities by taking away its potential to generate
tax revenue. Wolcott stated that the EDA should take a position on the use of land on
Grey Cloud, to which Denzer agreed.
Wolcott moved that a portion of Grey Cloud Island should be designated for the
development of a commercial area on the comprehensive plan, as well as higher density
residential. Pederson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Kleven moved to adopt the draft 1999 work plan. Luden seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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4.C. PROJECT UPDATES
Wolfe outlined several prospective projects for the City. Wolcott asked for clarification as
to whether a proposed executive golf course would be 9 or 18 holes, and asked how it
would impact River Oaks. Kleven questioned whether the proposed postal service
annex would eliminate tax revenues from its prospective location in the industrial park.
Denzer affirmed that it would. Pederson and Denzer both commented that the post
office is involved with more and more retail sales, which compete with local merchants,
and that it should be taxed in accordance with any other commercial business. There
was discussion on the proposed Welsh Company spec building, which would be a
managed multi-tenant warehousing facility.
4.C. ANNUAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
Wolfe highlighted some of the happenings within the City over the last year that could be
brought to the attention of the community at this function, and recommended that
feedback from community leaders could also be solicited. Schroeder suggested that
someone from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development could
be brought in to attend the meeting and be available for questions from participants.
Luden requested a date for the event, and Wolcott suggested March 8. Wolfe outlined a
• list of potential topics for the meeting. Schroeder felt that a lot of the information could
be disseminated through handouts. Weingartner felt that a mailing should be done very
soon in order to present general information for the upcoming event. Luden agreed,
saying that an agenda for the event could be sent along with the first mailing.
ADJOURN
Weingartner moved to adjourn. Wolcott seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Belscamper
Economic Development Secretary