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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.10.13 EDA PACKETPF111114' • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC Secretary DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA Tuesday, October 13, 1998 7:30 A.M. • 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of April 14, 1998 Minutes 4. Business Items A. Development Tour and Golf Tournament Wrap-up B. Economic Development Section—2000 Comprehensive Plan C. Fiscal Impact Study D. Project Updates E. EDA Member Appointment 5. Miscellaneous Business Items 41111 6. Adjourn F:KIROUPSIPER ECON\KEB\EDA Padcds148ag nda\Oct.doc • • CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES August 25, 1998 River Oaks Golf Course Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority was held at River Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 25th day of August 1998. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Jim Wolcott. • ROLL CALL Members Present: Donna Boehm, Bill Buth, Glen Kleven, Gerard Weingartner, Jim Wolcott Members Absent: John Denzer, Fred Luden Others Present: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator APPROVAL OF MINUTES Buth moved to approve the July 14, 1998 Regular Meeting Minutes, and August 5, 1998 Special Meeting Minutes. Kleven seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 4.A. Update on Tour&Tournament Barsness updated the Authority on the last minute details for the day's events. Approximately 50 people had registered for the Tour and Tournament and staff was hoping for fewer cancellations. 4.B. Project Updates Staff provided the EDA with information on development projects in the City. Inquiries • for industrial property continue at a steady rate. Economic Development Authority— Minutes • August 25, 1998 Page 2 4.C. Resignation of EDA Member Bill Buth After considerable discussion, the EDA decided to postpone making a recommendation for a new EDA member until the Mayor is available. It was moved by Buth and seconded by Kleven that Mary Slusser be considered for the vacancy. The members thanked Bill Buth for his years of service. He will be missed. ADJOURN Weingartner moved to adjourn. Boehm seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Neil Belscamy-'� Economic '-velopment :ecretary • • City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority From: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Date: 10/08/98 Re: Development Tour and Golf Tournament Wrap-up INTRODUCTION Although it's been a few weeks since the EDA hosted the Development Tour, staff would appreciate the opportunity to quickly review the day. DISCUSSION • Again, we were fortunate to have outstanding weather and excellent help from the golf course and public works. Their assistance with setting up and taking down the outside seating is appreciated and made it possible to focus on other logistics of the day. For attendance, we had over 40 people participate in the community tour and the lunch buffet. Of this number, we had forty percent attending the event for the first time. As we continue to refine our mailing list, I hope we can continue to attract this percent of new attendees. The more people we can get to visit Cottage Grove, the more people are informed about our development opportunities. The Golf Tournament had seven foursomes, an increase over previous years. Originally we had eleven foursomes signed up, but as is the norm with real estate developer and brokers, there was a fair amount of cancellations at the last minute. This is not an abnormal occurrence and staff does not believe we can change the situation unless we decide to charge for the golf. After the tournament, an informal awards ceremony was held. Those participants that were fortunate to win a contest or the tournament received their prizes. The first place team received complimentary foursomes and carts for River Oaks. Contest winners (longest drive, etc.) were awarded gift certificates to the River Oaks Pro 4111 Shop. ACTION REQUIRED • Traditionally after a major event, staff seeks input from the EDA on improvements that can be made for next year. If you have any suggestions, please bring them to Tuesday's meeting. • • City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Date: 10/07/98 Re: Economic Development Section—2000 Comprehensive Plan INTRODUCTION Over the past several months, the Economic Development Authority has been discussing certain components of the Comprehensive Plan. As the Planning Commission and planning staff continue to revise the Plan, feedback from the EDA • has been provided and considered. The Comprehensive Plan related exercises completed by the EDA have served as a base for the drafting an Economic Development section for the Plan. It is the first time economic development will be a topic addressed within the Comprehensive Plan. DISCUSSION Staff has finished drafting the Economic Development session. The copy attached for review is a working draft. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed. Please read the draft carefully for content and come prepared to discuss any changes. The document has yet to be formatted and will eventually follow the format established by planning staff. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Economic Development Section—Comprehensive Plan 2. Land Use Map S 1 • First Draft October 5, 1998 Section : Economic Development INTRODUCTION During the 1990's, Cottage Grove established itself as one of the ten fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. With a population increase of thirty-one percent during this period, the community is poised to experience additional economic growth in commercial and industrial tax base, which traditionally follows residential development. As a city with an urbanized area of thirty percent of its landmass, opportunities for further economic development will drive the local economy. Residents will have greater access to both local employment and retail service facilities. Economic development in Cottage Grove has not been approached haphazardly, but with calculation and planning. In 1991, the city leaders recognized the need to formalize their economic development process and undertook a strategic planning process titled Vision 2002. Through this process, the coordination and • hiring for a full-time economic development professional emerged. Working with the city's Economic Development Authority, the newly hired city staff would help administer the goals and objectives derived from Vision 2002. Accomplishment of the Vision 2002 directives occurred within the first few years. The framework for attracting new development was evaluated through two critical studies: A Study of the Retail Potential for Cottage Grove and Land Use & Market Feasibility Study-Cottage Grove Industrial Park. Both projects leveraged resources from parties with vested interest in promoting community growth and diversity. The retail component has served as a base for direct marketing to desired retail companies. It measured the local economy and examined the retail needs of the community. The industrial park study reconfirmed the city's vision for industrial growth and has provided a roadmap for phased development and infrastructure improvements. A direct result of the industrial park study was a restructuring of the city's industrial zoning ordinance. Business retention was also a key element of the Vision 2002 strategic plan. Local retention practices were solidified by sponsoring special events for local businesses such as the Manufacturer's Breakfast and also by formalizing the community's business visitations. Contact with local businesses is enhanced by active participation in the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and by serving on the Chamber's Board of Directors. • 2 In 1996, the Economic Development Authority revisited the Vision 2002 Strategic • Plan and developed a new mission and corresponding goals to carry Cottage Grove into the new millenium. Building on the successes of the previous strategic plan, the new plan incorporates cutting edge strategies for addressing emerging economic development issues concerning School-to-Work Initiatives, Labor Force Retention, and Customized Training. The new plan continues to reinforce key marketing strategies, business retention, business attraction and collaborative partnerships. Through careful guidance and thoughtful recommendations from the Economic Development Authority, Cottage Grove's economic development program will be strong and flexible, allowing for continued economic growth. COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Economic Development in Cottage Grove is directed and implemented by the Economic Development Authority, with supervision by the City Council. In 1987 the city deemed that creation of an Economic Development Authority would better serve the public than the Economic Development Commission which was in place. The decision was based on the flexibility to accomplish economic development efforts through powers afforded economic development authorities by the Minnesota State Statutes. Throughout its brief history the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority • (EDA) has evolved from the initial five member board to seven members. Two members are from the City Council, per statute, one being the Mayor, who also serves as the EDA's President. The remaining five members are from the community at large and must either be a citizen of Cottage Grove or own a business within the city. In recent years, the EDA has been very active in promoting the community. They meet every month and often have special meetings to accommodate development projects. Annually, the members adopt a work plan, publish an annual report and host a development tour. All of their activities relate to the organization's adopted Mission Statement, which reads: The Economic Development Authority works with its partners to encourage business and industry, and the creation of quality jobs in the City of Cottage Grove using all tools and methods that are appropriate. As we implement this mission, we will be mindful of the following guiding principles: Encourage quality commercial and industrial development which Enhances the quality of life for Cottage Grove's citizens and is Compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 3 • Utilize sound financial practices in using incentives to attract and expand business in the community. Consider the use of incentives in instances where they will promote quality jobs and development for the City. Recognize the interdependence of the private and public sector in a healthy community and foster a spirit of cooperation between the two sectors. The first guiding principal mentioned above links the directive of the EDA to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Recognizing the need for coherent planning, the Economic Development Authority actively participated in the Comprehensive Plan process, focusing their energy on the land use recommendations, especially in the areas of commercial and industrial development. LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Commercial and Retail Evaluation of existing commercial areas led to the conclusion that commercial • property within the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area is limited. The scarcity of commercial property is a direct result of the intense retail growth taking place since the early 1990's. In the Jamaica Avenue commercial district, the city has experienced a large absorption of land. Numerous retailers, anchored by Target Stores, Menards, and Cub Foods, have entered the market. With limited capacity to accommodate additional retail and commercial growth, additional sites throughout the city were considered for their retail and commercial potential. As part of the Comprehensive Plan process, the EDA recommended to the Planning Commission the following sites for commercial designation: • Highway 61 and County Road 19 • Current Drive-in Theater site • East side of Highway 61 from Jamaica Avenue to County Road 19 Attention was also given to establishing smaller scale neighborhood centers. Suggestions for this type of use were: • 70th Street and County Road 19 • 80th Street and County Road 19 • 100th Street and Hadley Avenue • • Hinton and Tower Connection • The West Draw 4 • Overall, the EDA recommended that additional land be designated in the 2000 Comprehensive Plan for commercial/retail use. Centralization along Highway 61 was encourage, while at the same time the importance of neighborhood convenience was recognized. These two philosophies appear polarized, but both meet the needs of the citizens by providing opportunity for continued growth in common community needs such as restaurants and additional retail services and for quick access to convenience items such as gasoline, minor groceries, and other goods. Industrial The development of industrial property has been an integral part of the city's economic vitality. For 50 years the community has seen investment in this sector. Primarily, 3M Cottage Grove Center has been the main contributor; however, in the recent past other companies have also been making capital investments in Cottage Grove. 3M Cottage Grove Center is a pivotal point in the history of industrial development within the city. Fifty years ago, in 1948, 3M located Chemolite in Cottage Grove. The plant's purpose was to manufacture adhesive, scotchlite, and other chemicals for the parent company. Over the years, 3M has diversified the Cottage Grove site and positioned it to be one of the company's primary pilot plant facilities. During the past 50 years, 3M purchased over 1,500 acres in • Cottage Grove. Currently, 3M is determining a land use plan for the property which will hopefully include additional manufacturing and research and development facilities. In order to diminish its dependence on 3M as the major employer, the City of Cottage Grove designated an area for additional industrial development. The site is contiguous to 3M, and is significant in size to allow for employment diversification. The area is located south of the Jamaica Avenue and Highway 61 intersection and is referred to as the Cottage Grove Industrial Park. The Cottage Grove Industrial Park is the fourth largest contiguous industrial park in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Its total landmass is 700 acres, with approximately 500 acres remaining for development. Designated for light industrial users, the Industrial Park has been slowly developing over the last twenty years, with increased activity taking place at the end of the 1990's. Industrial park development has been a focal point of the EDA since the mid- 1990's. During this time the city and the EDA invested resources for marketing, analysis, and improvements of the Industrial Park. Partnerships with the landowners and brokerage firms were cultivated with joint funding of projects as a natural outcome. In 1995, the EDA, in conjunction with the three industrial property owners, sponsored the Land Use & Market Feasibility Study-Cottage • 5 • Grove Industrial Park. All participants along with Northern States Power, provided funding. As a result of the six-month study, additional infrastructure improvements were completed and a cooperative marketing campaign launched. In 1997, the relationship evolved, and with the influx of excess tax increment the EDA optioned 40 acres within the Cottage Grove Industrial Park. A few short months later, Renewal by Andersen selected Cottage Grove as the site of their Division Headquarters and new manufacturing pilot plant. The project functioned as a catalyst and the parties continue to partner on creative land options for assisting development in the area. Increased activity and interest is occurring and revised absorption goals have been identified. With approximately 2,200 acres zoned for industrial uses, industrial development will continue to be an integral part of the city's development evolution. Its impact on the community is being measured as Cottage Grove participates in a pilot program sponsored by the Metropolitan Council, which measures the fiscal impacts of development on a city. Industrial development has been identified as its own fiscal analysis zone and employment projects have been developed based on low and high absorption goals. . The employment trend is: Trend Level 1999 2000-2005 2006-2010 2011-2015 2016-2020 TOTAL Low 233 565 415 415 415 2,043 High 706 2931 2781 2781 2781 11,980 Assumptions regarding the absorption rate for the low trend are 1,000 s.f. for office, 20,000 s.f. for light industrial, and 20,000 s.f. for heavy industrial (classified as 3M Cottage Grove Center). The high trend absorption rates are 8,000 s.f. for office, 200,000 s.f. for light industrial and 60,000 for heavy industrial. Employment multipliers were supplied by the Urban Land Institute and are calculated on an employment density by type of workplace analysis. (Washington D.C.:ULI, 1986. ULI Catalog Number: E13) The most likely outcome will be between the low and high parameters, but the analysis does provide a benchmark from which the EDA can evaluate the results of their efforts. Overall results from the fiscal impact study will be used to guide resource allocation in promoting certain types of development. It is anticipated that industrial development is a critical contributor to the city's tax base and generates more in revenues than it takes in services. • City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Date: 10/07/98 Re: Fiscal Impact Study INTRODUCTION The City of Cottage Grove is participating in a pilot study sponsored by the Metropolitan Council. The study is designed to examine the fiscal impact of certain types of development (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural) on city • services. Essentially, the study hopes to identify which type of development pays for itself. The findings then can be used in determining the allocation of resources or the guiding of zoning districts. DISCUSSION Two growth scenarios will be used for the fiscal analysis: household growth and economic growth. The household growth scenario will use a current trend projection and a higher one. Similarly, the economic growth scenario will reflect existing commercial/industrial growth and an increased growth level. Planning staff is preparing the background information for the household growth scenarios, while the economic development staff is evaluating economic growth trends including absorption and employment levels. All scenarios focus on a the growth occurring between 1999 and 2020. In completing the necessary calculations, staff discovered a significant discrepancy between the employment projection provided by the Metropolitan Council and our in- house estimates. The figures derived by staff are considerably higher and are most likely a truer representation of the community's growth potential. The employment trend estimates were derived through a series of excel worksheets. First the various zoning districts were divided into four categories: office, retail, light industrial, and heavy industrial. In each category, the total available acreage was research and then it was multiplied by the maximum building coverage permitted • • under is zoning. The product was the total amount of square feet that could possibly • be developed under existing land use designations. Next, assumptions were made on the annual amount of square feet to be absorbed. The low estimate used existing trends and assigned the following values: • 1,000 s.f. absorbed annual for office • 5,000 s.f. absorbed annually for retail • 20,000 s.f. absorbed annually for light industrial • 20,000 s.f. absorbed annually for heavy industrial The high estimates assumed a fast absorption rate: • 8,000 s.f. absorbed annually for office • 15,000 s.f. absorbed annually for retail • 200,000 s.f. absorbed annually for light industrial • 60,000 s.f. absorbed annually for heavy manufacturing. After determining the annual absorption for each land use, the employment growth • was then calculated using multipliers supplied by the Urban Land Institute. Each land use designation was transposed into a workplace type: office, retail sales, light industrial and industrial service. The annual square foot absorption was multiplier by its corresponding workplace type multiplier and an annual employment number for each category was derived. This calculation was completed for both the low and high economic growth scenarios. Once an annual employment figure was determined, calculations for each fiscal impact zone were completed. Using the base annual employment for each fiscal impact zone, the trend was spread equally over 20 years in 5 year increments. The timeline had two assumptions: 1. In 1999, Renewal by Andersen would add 150 employees, with the remaining 150 employees hired in 2000 2. In 2010 a commercial/retail site located at the intersection of highways 61 and 95 would begin to develop. The employment numbers associated with these two events are represented in the tables. In conclusion, the low economic growth (employment) is estimated to be 3,106 between the years 1999 and 2020. For the high estimate the number reaches 14,947. Interestingly, in each of the four land use categories (retail, office, light industrial, and heavy industrial) none are fully absorbed by 2020. 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City of Cottage Grove • Memo To: Economic Development Authority members From: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Date: 10/07/98 Re: Project Updates Staff will provide an update on the various development projects in the city. Either a verbal or written report will be given Tuesday morning. • • City of Cottage Grove . Memo To: Economic Development Authority Members From: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Date: 10/07/98 Re: EDA member appointment Formal action needs to be taken by the Economic Development Authority to fill the vacancy left by Bill Buth. Although this item was discussed at the August meeting, there has not yet been consensus or resolution. Hopefully, all the EDA members will be available Tuesday morning to finalize a recommendation to the City Council. • . , .. • FUTURE LAND USE MAP .: _...,,, ,•*,i'- il, . \ I( 1 1 1 ) ill 1 N .-4 : \' lc W -47 r E 3 ' Ala . S _ • `` .__.... i ".-----\\ cAPC fre.A. v- MI6 . 2 0 2 4 Miles LEGEND Agricultural Industrial Parcel Lines OCity boundary Low Density Residential Rural Residential 4.0 Commercial/Service/Office Major Roads Water Features $ 4.0 High Density Residential Medium Density Residential 8-5-98 • PROJECT UPDATES - OCTOBER 1998 • UPNORTH PLASTICS The company was in last Thursday to discuss expansion plans. They would like to relocate their guest parking lot, construct another 62-foot high cooling tower, and build approximately a 190,000 s.f addition for warehousing. Up North is expanding into the"shrink-wrap" industry. • SEWALL GEAR MANUFACTURING Staff has been working with Grubb & Ellis on a site for this established St. Paul company. The company is looking to build a 50,000 s.f. building which is expandable to 100,000 s.f. Sites being considered include Lino Lakes and St. Paul. • AMCON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Four months ago, Amcon optioned 30-acres at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 95m Street for a large nationally traded company. At no time during negotiations or subsequent discussions was the name of the company revealed. Staff was recently informed that the company has decided not to move forward this year, but will wait till next year. The company is still • interested in Cottage Grove, but has elected to let the option lapse. • UNITED PROPERTIES The retail brokerage arm of United Properties is working with a national restaurant chain interested in Cottage Grove. Information on the property owned by Washington County HRA and located next to the School District's Program Center was forwarded. • SUNBELT LEASING Judd Beattie has met with staff on his proposed demolition and construction of a new showroom. • ABM MACHINGING A local company, currently leasing space from Barrel Reconditioning Industries, wants to purchase 10 acres from BRI. Unfortunately, the property is zoned Agricultural and the business is not permitted. Staff has met with the company and has discussed the Industrial Park as an option. • RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN The project is on schedule and the tip-up panels for the building will be delivered October 15th. Renewal is still planning to be in operation by March 1999. • ti • • ADVANTAGE MINNESOTA—COATINGS COMPANY Cottage Grove was asked to put together a proposal for a national coatings company looking to move their headquarters. Company received and reviewed information, but is set on finding a location on the western side of the metro. The President lives in Minneapolis. • CAPITAL PROPERTIES — MIKE AWADA Mr. Awada thinks he has found an 80,000 s.f. build-to-suit client for the industrial park. Site information and pricing has been sent. • ST.PAUL COMPANIES Our former contact, George Lang has retired and the new contact, Bill Inserra is interested in selling their property. Mr. Inserra has hired Equity Commercial Services to market their site. 411 S REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 10/21/98 4!. c• • PREPARED BY: Economic Dev. Authority Kirsten Barsness ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Appoint Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED O PLANNING O PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY 1.0/13/98 ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: • MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Kirstin Barsness dated August 10, 1998 ® 9 ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: akd/617,t' 4 City Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED 0 DENIED 0 OTHER • MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Kirstin E. Barsness, Director of Economic Development DATE: August 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Appointment of Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority, Term to Expire December 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority is comprised of seven members, two are representatives from the City Council with the remaining members being appointed at large. According to the EDA By-laws, the remaining members shall be residents of the • City, or shall own or operate a business in the City. DISCUSSION Economic Development Authority member Bill Buth has served the community for many years and has been instrumental in shaping the city's economic development policies. Unfortunately, Mr. Buth is resigning from the EDA and it is recommended by the Mayor and the Economic Development Authority to appoint Mr. Dick Pederson to serve the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2002. As a resident of Cottage Grove and former elected official, Mr. Pederson brings a commitment to this community and experience in economic development. ACTION REQUIRED The City Council is asked to ratify the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2002. F:GROUPSIPER ECONVEMCC RHAS18UTHAPPT.WPD • REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 9/16/98 oZ .A. • PREPARED BY: Economic Development Kirstin Barsness ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Pass a resolution proclaiming the week of October 12-16 as Minnesota Manufacturers Week BUDGET IMPLICATION: BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: ❑ MEMO/LETTER: ® RESOLUTION: Draft ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: J?:42. 1 voird_ City Administrator Date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: EPPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER • F:\GROUPS\PER ECON\KEB\CC Items\Minnesota Manufacturers Cover.doc • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-XX A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12-16 AS MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS WEEK WHEREAS, manufacturing has the largest total payroll of any business sector in Minnesota, providing $16 billion in 1996 wages; and WHEREAS, manufacturing produces $27.1 billion for the state economy and is the largest single share (19.2%) of our gross product; and WHEREAS, manufacturing exports brought nearly $9.53 billion into the • Minnesota economy in 1997; and WHEREAS, manufacturing provides high skill, high wage jobs which significantly contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, manufacturing contributed nearly $216 million in corporate income taxes in Minnesota, more than any other business sector, and almost 28 percent of total corporate income taxes in 1998; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, hereby proclaims the week of October 12-16 as Minnesota Manufacturers Week. Passed this 16th day of September 1998. John D. Denzer, Mayor Attest: • Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 10/21/98 [/. C• • PREPARED BY: Economic Dev. Authority Kirsten Barsness ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Appoint Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED ❑ PLANNING ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY 10/13/98 ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: • ® MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Kirstin Barsness dated August 10, 1998 ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: 41111 •f City Administrator Date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: [APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER • MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Kirstin E. Barsness, Director of Economic Development DATE: August 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Appointment of Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority, Term to Expire December 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority is comprised of seven members, two are representatives from the City Council with the remaining members being appointed at large. According to the EDA By-laws, the remaining members shall be residents of the • City, or shall own or operate a business in the City. DISCUSSION Economic Development Authority member Bill Buth has served the community for many years and has been instrumental in shaping the city's economic development policies. Unfortunately, Mr. Buth is resigning from the EDA and it is recommended by the Mayor and the Economic Development Authority to appoint Mr. Dick Pederson to serve the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2002. P 9 As a resident of Cottage Grove and former elected official, Mr. Pederson brings a commitment to this community and experience in economic development. ACTION REQUIRED The City Council is asked to ratify the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Dick Pederson to the Economic Development Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2002. F:GROUPSIPER ECONWEBICC ITEMSIBUTHAPPT.WPD •