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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.12.07 PACKET i Secretary 0 CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 7:30 A.M. • 1 . Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of November 9, 1999 Minutes 4. Business Items A. Project Updates B. Business Breakfast C. EDA Appointment D. Proposed Zoning Text Amendment E. Marketing Update F. Business Subsidies and TIF Update G. Golf Tournament 5. Miscellaneous Business Items A. Comprehensive Plan Update 6. Adjourn • Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\KEB\EDA Packets\1999\Agendas\December.doc Secretary • City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator "" Date: 12/03/99 Re: Project Updates Item 4A OFFICE MANUFACTURING: CCE This company appears to be initiating the process to purchase land in the Industrial Park. We are waiting for the letter of intent, and are planning for the next steps in the process. This is a company currently leasing approximately 8,500 SF. They are • looking to build a new 15,000 SF facility on 97,000 SF next to the USPS site. We can provide you with a verbal update at the December 7 meeting. The City Council scheduled the public hearing for establishment of the TIF District. The District will include vacant parcels in the Industrial Park, and the public hearing will take place the second council meeting in January. METRO EAST We did not responded to three Requests for Proposals since the last EDA meeting. 1. Industrial Manufacturer seeking an expansion facility for corporate headquarters. They are interested in 8-10 acres fora 115,000 square foot building. Currently 130 employees with 5% growth per year. The client was presented with proposals the week before Thanksgiving, and has not yet responded to MEDP with a short list. They are considering both build and lease options. 2. Restorative and utility construction company, experiencing significant growth. Seeking a site to consolidate operations. They are looking for 5 acres, 15,000 square foot building. They have 120 employees, expecting to add 40-50 in two years. There may be an outside storage concern. We originally submitted a proposal, and the company was interested in touring the Industrial Park (we made the short list.) However, the zoning changes recommended by the Planning Commission would preclude us from being able to proceed with this project. • 3. We received a request for a metal manufacturing expansion facility. The original request included 80-90' ceiling height (for cranes.) When the ceiling height requirement was reduced to 40', we submitted a proposal. \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\MAW EDA Memos\Dec 99 Proj Update.doc • As far as the proposals we previously submitted, the following information is available: 1. Ryan and I met with a company on Monday November 1. This company works in the paper products. They are interested in seven acres, with a 30,000 square foot building. In addition, they want the ability to expand to 50,000 square feet. We had previously submitted information and a proposal to this company. Based on what we provided, they were interested in meeting with us. Representatives from this company will be meeting with Ryan and I, Fred Luden, and Rob Tracy at the 3M facility on December 7. 2. 75,000 SF building, heavy industrial handling and storage equipment (submitted late August: The client was provided with proposals, but have not yet responded back to MEDP. The client is looking in seven states. No new information is available. 3. 2-acre office/warehouse, international (submitted late August): The CEO and his representative here conducted site visits on their own on September 1. Apparently they were pleased with the Metro East sites, but have not made any decisions yet. They have not yet developed their short list, but this project is still very "alive" and they seemed to like Cottage Grove. No new information is available at this time. 4. Transportation headquarters, 15,000-20,000 sq. ft building (submitted late March): Originally, Cottage Grove was on short list for the owner. The client hired a broker after meeting with MEDP, and the process seems to have slowed. They are not • returning calls to MEDP staff. I can provide additional information about these projects at the meeting of December 7. HOTEL/RESTAURANT/OFFICE At their meeting of November 18, 1999, the School Board approved the purchase agreement between them and the Goldridge Group. As noted earlier, there are contingencies within the agreement. Therefore, the deal is not yet done. However, we have overcome a major hurdle. The traffic study is expected to begin within a week. GROVE PLAZA The major new tenant has pulled out. EBL&S is now working with other similar tenants, since much of the preliminary work has been done and information collected. No new information is available at this writing. APi Representatives from APi visited Cottage Grove on November 9. A detailed proposal was mailed to them prior to the meeting. We showed them a potential site in the Industrial Park, and reviewed our proposal with them. The Mayor and Councilmember Wolcott assisted with the tour. In addition, EDA members Shannon Green and Fred Luden provided valuable information about doing business in Cottage Grove, and the available work force. We greatly appreciate the assistance provided by the Mayor and • EDA members Luden and Green. The meeting went very well. APi representatives stated that they planned to make a decision first quarter 2000. \\CG FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER ECON\MA\MEDA Memos\Dec 99 Proj Update.doc • HIGH TECH MANUFACTURING In late October we received a request for information from Cresa Partners. They are working with a high-tech manufacturing company looking for 65 acres. They are in the first stage of simply trying to identify industrial parks with that much land available. We responded with a packet of information and a map of the Industrial Park. There is no new information to report on this project at this time. POST OFFICE The site plan has been submitted. Staff will be proceeding with an administrative review. The plat has not yet been submitted. Work continues on the pond design. OFFICE/WAREHOUSE PROJECT A site plan was submitted to the Planning Department for review. The plan shows phase one construction of 44,000 s.f. No new information is available. The goal is to find some potential tenants for this building before proceeding. DTED REQUEST FOR INFORMATON No new information is available. Staff continues to follow-up with DTED on this project. MURPHY WAREHOUSE Discussions continue with possible tenants for this facility. • MISCELLANEOUS • Planning staff continues to work with a developer for the property next to and behind Menards. • As previously reported, there are funding problems with the Wakota Bridge/61 project. A lower-cost plan has been designed, which still includes the construction of the bridge and elimination of traffic signals on Highway 61. However, some frontage road improvements and other deletions were made in order to reduce the project budget. The next Wakota Bridge Coalition meeting is December 8. As usual, we will attempt to get any updates possible regarding any of these projects between now and the meeting on December 7. • \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\MA\MEDA Memos\Dec 99 Proj Update.doc S City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator ik-A4) Date: 11/30/99 Re: Annual Business Recognition Breakfast Item 4B The Annual Business Recognition Breakfast has been scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2000. Attached is a tentative agenda. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the agenda, please advise during the November 7 EDA meeting. • F:\GROUPS\PER ECON\MAW\EDA Memos\Nov 99 Break.doc • ICITY OF COTTAGE GROVE Memo To: Michelle Wolfe,Ryan Schroeder From: Dan King )o ~' Date: November 17,1999 Re: Business Appreciation Breakfast 2000 BUSINESS RECOGNITION BREAKFAST Monday, January 24, 2000 • TENTATIVE AGENDA 7:00 am Registration 7:30 am Breakfast served 8:00 am Intro and Welcome - Fred Luden 8:10 am Chamber Update - Chamber President 8:20 am "State of the Cities" (Newport, St. Paul Park, Cottage Grove) 8:50 am Options: Option A Option B Option C Transportation Small Business Administration EDA Strategic Planning Update Dept. Trade and Economic Dev. Plan Input (Ryan Schroeder, Washington Co. MNDOT) o Send invitations week of Dec. 27-31, 1999 • o RSVP by January 14, 2000 City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator 611 Date: 12/03/99 Re: EDA Appointment Item 4C At the regular meeting of November 17, 1999, the City Council approved the reappointment of Glen Kleven to the EDA. The new term is for six years, effective January 1, 2000. • 411 \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\MAW\EDA Memos\Dec 99 Apt.doc City of Cottage Grove 410 Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 12/03/99 Re: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment Item 4D At the November meeting, the EDA supported recommending changes to the zoning ordinance for industrial zones. The EDA's recommendation was forwarded to the Planning Commission. The EDA's recommendation included deletion of "Auto Wrecking, Auto Reduction Yard" , "Auto Marshalling Yard", and "Motor Freight Terminal" • as conditional uses. The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance on November 22. In addition to the above changes, the Commission also recommended additional changes. I will have a summary of those changes available for you on Tuesday December 7. The Planning Commission's recommendations will be reviewed by the City Council on December 15, 1999. • \\CG_FSI\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\MAw\EDA Memos\Dec 99 Zoning.doc STAFF REPORT CASE: TA99-55 ITEM: 6.4 • - PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 11/22/99 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 12/15/99 APPLICATION APPLICANT: City of Cottage Grove REQUEST: Zoning text amendment to Section 28-63, Industrial Uses — Permitted and Conditional for purposes of revising the list of permitted and conditional uses and Section 28-65, to allow outdoor parking of trucks and vehicles incidental to the principal use as an accessory use within all industrial zoning classifications. SITE DATA LOCATION: N/A ZONING: Industrial Zoning Districts CONTIGUOUS • LAND USE: NORTH: N/A EAST: N/A SOUTH: N/A WEST: N/A SIZE: N/A DENSITY: N/A RECOMMENDATION Approve the text amendment. COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING DIVISION • F:\GROUPS\PLANNING11999\PC Staff ReportsUnd Uses TA9955 cover.doc • Planning Staff Report Case TA99-55 November 22, 1999 Proposal The Planning staff is initiating a text amendment to Section 28-63, Industrial Uses — Permitted and Conditional for purposes of revising the list of permitted and conditional uses within each of the four industrial zoning classifications. Land uses proposed to be deleted from this list are auto marshalling yard, auto wrecking and auto reduction yard, and motor freight terminals. The text amendment also proposes a provision that outdoor parking of trucks and vehicles incidental to the principal use is allowed as permitted accessory uses. Background In March 1994, the City revised the permitted uses within the I-1, Limited Industrial District for purposes of inserting various land uses that are allowed in the B-3, General Business District. This zoning text amendment (Ord. No. 596) was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 1994. The development standards (i.e. minimum lot area, minimum lot width, setback requirements, etc.) were reviewed and modified on March 15,1995. This ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 611) pertained primarily to acreage and lot width requirements for essential public services. An extensive review process of all the industrial zoning classifications was initiated in May 1995 as the result of a "Land Use/Market Feasibility Study"the City's Economic Development Authority had prepared. This Study was completed in May 1995 and it provided specific recommendations concerning development standards, zoning classifications and land uses within the City's industrial park. The public hearing process spanned seven regular Planning Commission meetings and included two Planning Commission workshops. On December 20, 1995, the City Council adopted a text amendment (Ordinance No. 621) that changed the requirements and provisions in each of the industrial zoning categories. In August 1999, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) asked the Planning Commission to review the list of permitted land uses for each of the four industrial zoning classifications. The EDA specifically requested that auto marshalling yards and • auto wrecking/reduction yards not be allowed in any industrial zoning classification. Planning Staff Report Planning Case No. TA99-55 Alk • November 22, 1999 Page 2 Planning Considerations Attached as Exhibit A is an ordinance amendment that lists all the permitted and conditional uses currently allowed within the industrial districts. The proposed land uses to be deleted from the list are crossed out. This text amendment was prompted by EDA's concern for land uses (e.g. automobile terminals, railroad car/locomotive repair facility, intermodal railroad facilities, materials storage facility, lumber reload facility, automotive salvage/reduction yard, etc.), that have outdoor storage as the principal use. These types of uses generally occupy vast areas of land with very little capital improvements and facilities to produce other goods and generally generate heavy volumes of truck traffic. The EDA also felt that that the uses targeted for deletion are inconsistent with the their 1997-2000 Strategic Plan to attract new industries that bring quality jobs, enhances property tax base and new capital in the community. A copy or their five-year goals is attached as Exhibit B. Staff is also proposing to include in the text amendment a provision that allows outdoor parking of trucks and vehicles incidental to the principal use as accessory uses. This • proposed text change amends Section 28-65 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and is included in the proposed draft ordinance amendment shown as Exhibit A. Recommendation Approve the proposed text amendment as drafted in Exhibit A. Prepared by: John McCool, AICP Senior Planner Attachments: Exhibit A- Draft Ordinance Amendment • Exhibit B - EDA's Five Year Goals Exhibit C - Excerpt from Unapproved EDA Minutes EXHIBIT A . S ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER 28; ARTICLE VI, DISTRICT PROVISIONS; SECTION 28- 63(b)(2), LOW CAPACITY SANITARY SEWER AND SECTION 28-65, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, shall be amended by amending Chapter 28, Article VI, District Provisions; Section 28-63(b)(1) to read as follows: Chapter 28 Article VI. District Provisions Section 28-63(b)(1) Low Capacity Sanitary Sewer Discharge Low capacity sanitary sewer discharge "I-1" "I-2" "I-3" "I-4" Agricultural- excluding greenhouses P P P P Agricultural implement sales; service, and storage C C (inside a building) Electro Magnetic Communication Facilities(Ord. No. C C C C 635) Appliance repair P P P ! Archery Range(inside a building) P P P P Armories and Convention Halls C C Assembly and packaging(inside a building) C P P Auction Hall C C C G 6 11111 saftge-WreekingrAute-Reeinetien-Yaf4 Auto Body and Painting(inside a building) P P Ordinance 99-XXX Page 2 • • • Low capacity sanitary sewer discharge "1-1" "I-2" "I-3" "I-4" Automobile Repair(inside a building) P P Bakery P P Boat, Trailer, Marine Sales(inside a building) P P Broadcasting Studio(television and radio) P P P Builder's Supply Yards and Lumberyards(having C C exterior storage displays) Bulk Materials Storage l l 11 C Ceramic Products P r _t— Composting Operations C C Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard(exterior) P • Credit Card/Bank Processing P P Essential Services(Public Utilities) P P P P Furniture Repair, Refinishing Shop and Sales P P P Glue Manufacturing P Greenhouses(Commercial Production) P P Greenhouses(inside a building) C P Gun Clubs(inside a building) P P P Ice, Cold Storage P P Machine Shops P P Manufacture of Electronic Instruments P P P • Metal Polishing and Plating P P Ordinance 99-XXX Page 3 u • Low capacity sanitary sewer discharge "I-1" I-2» u I-3» "I-4" Mill Working P P Mining and Excavation P 6 G Municipal Buildings(Storage Buildings) P P P Municipal Buildings(Office/Public Safety Buildings) P P P P Nature Centers(Private or Public) P Nursery&Garden Supplies(exterior or enclosed sales) P-- -P Nursery-Commercial production of trees and shrubs P P P Parcel Delivery Services P P • Plumbing, Electrical and Carpenter shops P P Primarily gas-fired power plant/cogeneration power C plant Public Utility Installations P P P P Public Enclosed Rental Storage or Garages C C P Publishing Plants(printing) P P Recycling operations other than reduction or C C processing of refuse, trash, and garbage Research, Testing and Scientific Laboratories P P Sign Shops(outside storage and display) C Sign Shops(inside a building) P P P • Stone Cutting(Inside of a Building) P P Storage of Crude Oil, Refined Oil, Alcohol and Other C Ordinance 99-X30( Page 4 Low capacity sanitary sewer discharge "I-1" "I-2" "I-3" "I-4" Liquids(Inside of a Building) Truck, Service and Maintenance Station(inside a C C building) Utility Stations and Sub-Stations P p p p Veterinarian Hospitals/Clinics(inside a building) P p Warehouses and Enclosed Storage P p p Welding Shopp p Well Drilling Service p SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, shall be amended by amending Chapter 28; Article VI, • District Provisions; Section 28-65 to read as follows: Section 28-65(h). Outdoor parking of trucks and vehicles incidental to the principal use. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication according to law. Passed this day of , 1999. John D. Denzer, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk S EXHIBIT B M • - City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Goals 1997-2000 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: Participate in state/regional efforts to enhance the "business climate". • EXHIBIT C • , Auto Marshalling Yard. Wolfe said an ordinance was being considered to delete such a use as a conditional use. She outlined some other uses that might be deleted. Kleven asked why a motor-freight terminal should be deleted. Wolfe said it involved outside storage and heavy volumes of truck traffic. After discussion, it was thought that the definition might have to be tightened up. Wolfe said there may be language in the strategic plan that might support the deletion of such uses if it were presented to the Planning Commission. Weingartner moved to support deletion of marshalling yards and auto wrecking facilities from the conditionally permitted uses in the industrial park. Kleven said the whole list should be scrutinized in the next couple of months. Pederson asked what the total amount of acreage currently used by the marshalling yard. Schroeder thought they had a hundred acres left, and their proposal for expansion would be quite extensive. Pederson voiced his reservations over the expansion of the facility. Denzer said there was already a noise problem with the present facility. Wolcott remarked that it is not a benefit to the City, and its expansion should not be encouraged. The facility had been around for 10 to 15 years. Green felt that the history of the company in other areas could be examined as to their expansion attempts and possible litigation. Pederson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • r r' City of Cottage Grove 0 Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 12/03/99 Re: Marketing Update Item 4E Attached are samples of some marketing efforts that have taken place since the last meeting. • First is a letter that was mailed to the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies" according to a list published in City Business. Included with the letter was a copy of the Annual Report. Next, we sent various letters of congratulations to individuals who have been recognized in the local press, or who have taken new positions. Samples are attached. Third, we are still finalizing the holiday mailing and hope to have it out the week of December 13. Dan King has been working on updating the City's Economic Development Web Page. This should be completed within the next two weeks. Last, I have included a draft of the 2000 Marketing Plan for the Industrial Park and EDA 1 in the back of our packet. I would be interested in your input regarding some of the Y suggestions in the plan. Attachments ID F:\GROUPS\PER ECON\MA\MEDA Memos\Dec 99 Market.doc �S S aSrr / f1 rprs ES November 5, 1999 «FIRST_NAME» «LAST_NAME» «COMPANY» «MAILING_ADDRESS» Dear «FIRST_NAME», We at the Cottage Grove Economic Development Department had the pleasure of reading about you and your business in the recent issue of City Business, featuring the 50 fastest growing companies in the Minnesota. We would like to congratulate you on this success. As your business continues to grow, you may need to consider expanding or relocating portions of your facility in the metro area. If this were the case, we would like to offer some information on the City of Cottage Grove's Industrial Park and Economic Development Authority. We firmly believe that our community has many advantages to offer a growing business; including a skilled work force, quality sites, a developed transportation • network, and an environment that embraces business. A skilled and trainable work force is vital to the success of any business venture. Cottage Grove offers the best of two worlds; educational institutions are just minutes away, providing the skilled and trained employees you need, and a rural influence provides employees with a strong work ethic. In addition, you will be able to draw from an established work force in excess of 100,000. Another of Cottage Grove's greatest assets in the availability of choice land. Through a comprehensive planning process, the City has established the Cottage Grove Industrial Park, which is comprised of over 700 acres and is prime for development. Land costs within the Industrial Park are approximately $1.50 per square foot. Financial assistance is available to qualifying companies paying a wage equal to or greater than $8.50 per hour, proposing a quality facility, and those poised for future growth. To serve your transportation needs, the city boasts a well-established transportation network. Unique from other Metro communities, Cottage Grove can offer the full gamut of transportation modes including rail, barge, air and highway systems. The city is situated six miles south of Interstate 494 on Trunk Highway 61/10, and Interstate 94 is easily reached via County Road 19 and State Highway 95. This location puts us only 20 minutes away from Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport. . • Finally, Cottage Grove is a community that wants and welcomes quality development. We are confident that Cottage Grove will provide you with the elements it needs to grow and be profitable. We have enclosed a copy of our 1998 Annual Report in order to offer more information on the City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Department and the Economic Development Authority. If we can be of further assistance, please call Michelle Wolfe at (651) 458-2882, or one of the individuals listed on this report. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Michelle Wolfe, on behalf of the Economic Development staff Enclosures i • October 21, 1999 Mr. Bill Buth St. Paul BOMA W2950 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Bill, The City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development staff would like to congratulate you on your 25th anniversary as president of the St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association. The accomplishments in St. Paul during your tenure have certainly set a fine example for all in the metropolitan area. Your dedication to the service of people and business interests has guided the positive development of the St. Paul area as it has grown the last 25 years. The entire area is fortunate to have their • interests represented by a proactive organizer like you. The Economic Development Team appreciates all the assistance provided in the past, and wishes you the best of luck in the future. Sincerely, City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Team: Ryan Schroeder Michelle Wolfe Steve Barrett Dan King i F:\GROUPS\PER_ECON\Economic Development\Bill Buth BOMA.doc •Cl= City of Cottage Grove Minnesota 7516 80th Street South/Cottage Grove,Minnesota 55016-3195 651458-2800 Fax 651.458-2897 www.cottage-grove.org TDD 651.458-2880 October 21, 1999 Mr. Dick Zehring Welsh Companies COPY 8200 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55437 Dear Dick, The City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development staff would like to congratulate you on your recent profile piece in CityBusiness. The Economic Development Team appreciates all the assistance provided in the past, and wishes you the best of luck in the future. We have been fortunate to 1111 have you and Craig Lien representing the Industrial Park here in Cottage Grove. Through a cooperative partnership with the City and Welsh Companies, we can continue to grow the east metro area. As you stated in the article, businesses are attracted to optimistic, attractive and safe cities. This is exactly what Cottage Grove has to offer, and more. I hope that you will be able to attend our Annual EDA Golf Tournament in 2000. Invitations stating the date and time will be sent early next year. This year we will be taking advantage of the city's newly expanded clubhouse for this annual outing of development professionals. We look forward to seeing you then and in the near future. Best of luck in all your endeavors. Sincerely, vk i\A/ ' Michelle Wolfe On behalf of the City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Team: Ryan Schroeder Michelle Wolfe Steve Barrett • Dan King EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City of ACZ E?e0tst2ge Grove 10 • 7516 80th Street South/Cottage Grove,Minnesota 55016-3195 651.458-2800 Fax 651.458-2897 www.cottage-grove.org TDD 651.458-2880 November 14, 1999 Mr. John Campobasso Kraus-Anderson Companies 523 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Dear John, The City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development staff would like to congratulate you on your promotion to vice president, Business Development. We recently received a copy of Kraus- Anderson Quarterly and read of your new responsibilities. Good luck in your new position. I have enclosed a copy of our 1998 Annual Report. We are excited about the recent addition of Renewal by Andersen to our Industrial Park, and look forward • to working with other companies on their growth options. Cottage Grove has assembled an Economic Development team poised to assist anyone interested in the opportunities available here. Feel free to call me or anyone on the ED Team if you have any questions about Cottage Grove. I hope you can join us for our 2000 EDA Golf Tournament. We will send out "Save the Date" postcards after the first of the year. Best of luck in your future endeavors. I Sincerely, r\k6a,( joli Michelle A. Wolfe Assistant City Administrator Enclosure III EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City of Cottage Grove AMinnesota 7516 80th Street South/Cottage Grove,Minnesota 55016-3195 651.458-2800 Fax 651.458-2897 www.cottage-grove.org TDD 651.458-2880 November 14, 1999 Mr. David Anderson Kraus-Anderson Companies 523 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Dear David, The City of Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development staff would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment as • Director of Marketing. We recently received a copy of Kraus-Anderson Quarterly and read of your new responsibilities. Good luck in your new position. I have enclosed a copy of our 1998 Annual Report. We are excited about the recent addition of Renewal by Andersen to our Industrial Park, and look forward • to working with other companies on their growth options. Cottage Grove has assembled an Economic Development team poised to assist anyone interested in the opportunities available here. Feel free to call me or anyone on the ED Team if you have any questions about Cottage Grove. I hope you can join us for our 2000 EDA Golf Tournament. We will send out "Save the Date" postcards after the first of the year. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Sincerely, \f\il. 1R Michelle A. Wolfe Assistant City Administrator Enclosure • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 11/30/99 Re: Business Subsidies and TIF Update Item 4F BUSINESS SUBSIDIES The recommended Resolution was forwarded to the City Council for the December 1 • meeting. The Public Hearing was held and the resolution was approved. We are now in compliance with State law and can proceed with projects as they may occur. TIF As discussed at the last meeting, staff proposed that the entire Industrial Park be part of a TIF District (the vacant parcels.) This should result in the ability to have a more efficient and flexible process when projects are proposed. At the City Council meeting of December 1, the Public Hearing for establishment of this TIF District was scheduled for January 19,2000. F:\GROUPS\PER ECON\MAIMEDA Memos\Dec 99 SubTIF.doc City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Date: 12/03/99 Re: Golf Tournament Item 4G Two dates were reserved at River Oaks Golf Course for the Chamber Tournament and the EDA Tournament. It has now been decided that there will be two separate events, and the Chamber tournament will be held at Mississippi Dunes. Therefore, the EDA • should decide whether to hold the tournament on June 13, 2000 or August 22, 2000. (Both areTuesdays.) We will cancel the other date so the golf course is able to Y ) schedule another event. • \\CG FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER ECON\MAW\EDA Memos\Dec 99 Golf.doc • City of Cottage Grove Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Michelle A. Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator OW Date: 12/03/99 Re: Comprehensive Plan Update Item 5 The City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan at the regular meeting held December 1, 1999. The plan will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. • Some changes have been made since the Planning Commission forwarded the document to the City Council. For example, rural residential areas were added, and the neighborhood commercial areas were defined in terms of size (smaller than originally shown on maps.) Staff is working on a memorandum outlining the changes, which I can provide to you at the meeting on December 7. • \\CG_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\PER_ECON\MAw\EDA Memos\Dec 99 Comp Plan.doc