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Home My WebLink About4.1 Business Inquiry Development Inquiry To: Honorable Mayor Bailey and EDA Members From: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director and Matt Wolf, Economic Development Specialist Date: October 3, 2018 Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic development activity: Discussion Staff Action Ribbon Cutting, September Thrivent Financial – East Metro Team located at 8750 90th 13, 2018 Street held a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled space. Community Open House, An open house was held for residents and property owners th September 13, 2018 near Highway 61 and between Hefner Avenue and 80 Street. The open house was to gauge the interest in a proposed MnDOT Noise Barrier Wall. Response cards were sent to residents and property owners within 500 feet of the proposed noise wall to receive full consensus on whether a wall should be constructed. The response cards are due by October 5th. Community Development The CD Department held a pop-up event for fellow City Pop-Up Event, September 8, employees in which various housing and model home 2018 projects were viewed, including: DR Horton (Single Family), Lennar Homes (Quad Units), and Capstone (Villa Units). City pop-up events allow fellow employees to see and hear about projects departments are working on. Upper Midwest Regional Economic Development Director Costello presented at the Planning Conference, 2018 Upper Midwest Planning Conference. The September 27, 2018 presentation was on how you can use the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) as an innovative tool in a community’s economic development strategy. Cottage Grove completed an AUAR for the 1,767 acres that included the business park and surrounding area. Completing the AUAR has allowed Cottage Grove to remain competitive in the site selection process. Cottage Grove Area Mayor and City Councilmembers, EDA members, City Chamber of Commerce Administrator Stevens, Economic Development Director Annual Dinner & Awards Costello, Economic Development Specialist Wolf attended Banquet, September 27, the 50th Anniversary banquet at River Oaks. 2018 TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer Christine Costello, Economic Development Director DATE: October 4, 2018 RE: Development Update Building Permits Building Permit Statistics Between September 1 and September 30, 2018, there were 299 building permits issued with a total valuation of $8,432,609, including 10 new homes valued at $2,825,929. Commercial Permit Valuation Comparison By Month 2017-2018 45,000,000 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 2018 Valuation2017 Valuation Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 2 of 12 Commercial/Industrial Construction Activity 120000000 100000000 80000000 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 1997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018 yearpermitsvaluationLinear (permits) Residential Permits -New construction 1996 to 2018 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 199520002005201020152020 Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 3 of 12 Current Project Updates Building Permit Statistics Between September 1 and September 30, 2018, there were 299 building permits issued with a total valuation of $8,432,609, including 10 new homes valued at $2,825,929. Norris Square The project components are currently in various phases of completion. The Independent Living and Townhome buildings have been issued temporary certificates of occupancy. The contractors are working on the finishing phase of the Care Center. The grading work is being completed. Park Place Storage Tip up panels and framing are being erected and structural steel installed. Utility connections and site improvements were completed in August. Roadway patching and concrete curb & gutter placement and paving of the first two drive aisles will be completed the week of October 1. Construction of the first two buildings continued this past month as well. (Photos on last page.) Modern Automotive Performance The addition is nearing completion. Construction of the Modern Automotive expansion began in late August. During September, stormwater improvements and construction of the new entrance apron were completed. East Metro Public Safety Training Facility (HERO Center) The East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, previously known as the HERO Center, is an integrated public safety training facility to be located on the 9.1 acres at the southeast corner of 85th Street and Keats Avenue (CSAH 19). The project has been in the planning process since May of 2011 and is a joint venture between the Cities of Woodbury and Cottage Grove. Final plans were brought to the City Council on August 1 for approval, with a bid date of September 6, 2018. The Council approved the bid awards at their September 19 meeting, with the exception of the firing range as all bids were Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 4 of 12 rejected. A re-bid date of October 25 has been set for the firing range package (11A). The building meeting was hosted by RJM at City Hall on September 26. Mass site grading for the project is anticipated to begin the first week of October. The groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m. HERO Center Conceptual Elevations HERO Center Site Plan HERO Center Training Space Detail The underground plumbing and electrical work has been completed. The framing and structural steel are being erected. Construction at the McDonalds site started on August 13, beginning with demolition of the building. Connection to public utilities was completed during the month of September. Building construction progressed during September. Cottage Grove Ice Arena The contractors for this addition project are in the process of exterior CMU wall construction. The building permit will be issued once the Met Council has determined the SAC units. Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 5 of 12 Orange Theory This project has been reviewed with some planning comments to be addressed before permit issuance. Planet Fitness The exterior work is being completed. The project is currently in the rough-in phases for plumbing, framing, mechanical, and electrical. T.J. Maxx/Home Goods The furniture, shelving, and stocking are being completed. It is anticipated that the Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for a November opening. North Star Sheets This project has been completed and is currently occupied. Curb & gutter and pavement were completed in August. Final project completion is anticipated by early fall 2018. East elevation, looking northwest North elevation, looking southeast Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 6 of 12 Triple Angels Care Center All underground utilities have been completed with framing being erected. The Triple Angels project includes the construction of a 20,000 square foot adult care facility along West Point Douglas Road, south of the Youth Service Bureau. Grading work was completed during the month of August, along with the installation of utilities. Currently, building framing is taking place. This project is scheduled to be complete in early spring 2019. Hadley Avenue Street & Utility Improvements Project Hadley Avenue was closed to traffic on May 21, 2018, and will remain closed during construction, with a detour on 65th Street/County 13 (Hinton Ave)/Glen Road. Restoration of the boulevards in Phase 1 was completed during the first two weeks of August. Utility installation for Phase 2 has been completed, with curb & gutter being placed the week of August 27. The City continues to work with private utility companies to complete the necessary relational work, which should be done by mid- October. Street light work, restoration in Phase 2, signage, and paving of the wear course will take place in October prior to opening the roadway. Hadley Ave. at 65th St. looking north Hadley Ave., south of Eastbrooke entrance, looking south Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 7 of 12 Ravine Parkway On June 6, 2018, the Ravine Parkway project was awarded to SM Hentges & Sons. During the month of September, the pedestrian bridge abutments and monument foundations were installed, and road- way tolerancing and gravel placement began. Curb and gutter installation will begin the first week in October. The first lift of pavement, from Jamaica Avenue to just east of Joliet Avenue is anticipated to be complete by mid-October. Street grading and gravel placement, Looking south from future trail looking west from future trail Pedestrian bridge abutments Looking east from future trail Calarosa 2nd Addition Lennar Calarosa 2nd Addition includes the development of 49 lots for single family and villa style homes, and is located north of Calarosa 1st Addition, south of the Woodbury border and west of Inwood Avenue. The final grading work in the area of the homestead was completed during August. Public utility in- stallations started on August 27 and will continue into October. This addition will offer single family homes similar to those in the Cayden Glen neighborhood and villa style homes similar to those in Calarosa 1st Addition. Utility installation along Idsen Avenue Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 8 of 12 Eastbrooke Bancorp Group/Gonyea Homes The Eastbrooke subdivision will develop 124 single family homes. Phase 1, which will be constructed in 2018, will include 50 single family lots. Storm sewer installation was completed in early August, with street work ongoing. Curb & gutter and pavement was completed on the first portion on 61st Street in August. Placement of class 5 in the remainder of the development has been completed as well, with curb & gutter scheduled for the first week of September. Construction of this development is occurring congruently with the Hadley Avenue Reconstruction Project. 61st Street at Hadley Avenue looking east Lot 10 at 61st Street looking north Mississippi Dunes 5th Addition Donnay Homes This is the final addition to the Mississippi Dunes single family development. This addition will include the development of 44 single-family homes. During the month of August, sidewalk, street light, and private utility installations were completed. Trail construction will be completed during September. Model home construction began in mid-July. Model home construction Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 9 of 12 Summers Landing 2nd Addition Summergate Development/Capstone Homes The Summers Landing 2nd Addition includes 91 lots for single family home, located near the inter- section of Hadley Avenue and 95th Street. The project was awarded to Northwest Asphalt at the February 21 City Council meeting. Pavement was placed on both the north and south portions of the development during the month of August. Private utility and sidewalk installation was completed in late September. Landscape restoration and tree plantings were completed along Hadley Avenue on September 27. Single family home construction is progressing. 92nd St. at Mississippi Dunes Blvd., Mississippi Dunes Blvd. at 93rd St., looking looking east north Hamlet Heights Eternity Homes The Hamlet Heights development includes 24 lots for single family homes. This development is lo- cated on the existing dead-end of Hamlet Avenue, just south of the Hamlet Park entrance. Mass site grading started the week of August 27, with utility installation scheduled to start in September. Site grading activities Water tower site looking east Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 10 of 12 Kingston Fields DR Horton Kingston Fields will consist 121 single family lots. Phase 1, which is being constructed in 2018, will include 87 single family lots. Utility installation was completed throughout the development in August. Curb & gutter and pavement was placed in the south portion of the development this past month as well. Model home construction will occur throughout the fall. Model home construction Jamaica at 67th St. looking east Renewal by Andersen The parking lot expansion for Renewal by Andersen began in mid-September. Earthwork, stormwater improvements, and paving is anticipated to be complete by late October. Southwest Washington County Arterial Study In 2008, Washington County completed a southwest corridor arterial study, which included a County route from the County 19/Highway 61 interchange, following 100th Street down to Grey Cloud Island. In 2019, Washington County will be completing a new study, which will take into account updated existing and future traffic patterns, development that has taken place in the past 10 years, future development plans, and the 2040 comprehensive plan land use. Through the end of 2018, the County will be completing an RFP process to select a consultant, with work on the study starting in January 2019. Traffic modeling and cross section review will take place in early 2019, alignment alternatives and costs will be reviewed in summer of 2019, and a final study for City and County approval will be complete in late 2019. Highway 61 Sound Wall Open House The City hosted an open house on September 13 to discuss the potential addition of a sound wall along Highway 61, next to East Point Douglas Road, from Hefner Avenue to 90th Street. Invitations to this open house were sent to residents in the neighborhoods that would be impacted by the installation of a sound barrier wall. Two representatives from MnDOT attended and provided handouts Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 11 of 12 for the residents. City staff were present. Several elected officials made an appearance as well, including two City Council members and a County Commissioner. The Mayor also stopped by afterwards to learn about the project. The meeting was well attended with more than 50 residents showing up. Several residents were very vocal about their support or opposition for the project. Following the meeting, staff mailed out ballots to residents within 500 feet of the proposed project alignment. We have received a total of 79 ballots. The initial tally, before screening for eligibility: 40 are in favor of the project, 36 are opposed, and 3 do not favor one or the other. Only those votes from residents and property owners within the mailing area are being accepted. Planning Division Planning Commission The Planning Commission met on September 24, 2018 and held public hearings on the following applications: 61 Marine & Sports Expansion Case CUP2018-051: 61 Marine & Sports, 11730 Point Douglas Drive South, applied for a conditional use permit with site plan review for the expansion of a nonconforming use to allow construction of 6,000 square foot building addition to be used for boat storage and assembly. At the public hearing, nobody spoke in favor or against the proposed project. The Planning Com- mission unanimously (7-0 vote) recommended to the City Council the approval of conditional use permit with site plan review, subject to the 30 conditions listed in the Planning staff report. This recommendation will be on the October 17, 2018, City Council agenda. 7310 Lamar Bed & Breakfast Case HPCUP2018-052: Wayne and Angi Butt applied for a Historic Properties Conditional Use Permit amendment to construct a 10-bedroom home that would look similar to the existing house on the property at 7310 Lamar Avenue South, which will be used as a bed and breakfast as part of the John P. Furber Wedding & Event Center. At the public hearing, there was not testimony in favor or against the pro- posal. The Planning Commission unanimously (7-0 vote) recommended to the City Council the approval of the Historic Properties Conditional Use Permit amendment, subject to the 12 conditions listed in the Planning staff report. This recommendation will be on the October 17, 2018 City Council agenda. Economic Development Authority Development Update October 4, 2018 Page 12 of 12 Park Place Storage &¤£¤± « 2¤²¤±µ¤ " ª ®¥ -¨¤ ¯®«¨² The Beige Book August 2018 Summary of Economic Activity Employment and Wages Prices I-1 Federal Reserve Bank of -¨¤ ¯®«¨² Consumer Spending and Tourism Manufacturing Services Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources Construction and Real Estate I-2