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Business/ Inquiry
To: Honorable Mayor Bailey and EDA Members
From: Matt Wolf, Economic Development Specialist
Date: December 2, 2019
Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic
development activity:
Discussion Staff Action
Meeting with Burton Land City Administrator Levitt, Acting Community and Economic
Company, November 7, 2019 Development Director Costello, Senior Planner Emily
Schmitz, and Economic Development Specialist Wolf met
with Tim Burton of Burton Land Company to discuss
development opportunities in the City of Cottage Grove.
Access to Employment Economic Development Specialist Wolf attended the
Workgroup, November 7, Washington County Access to Employment Workgroup to
2019 discuss the new ride sharing program and the Cottage
Grove Bus Loop.
Fabtech Expo, November 11-Economic Development Specialist Wolf attended the
14, 2019 Fabtech Expo in Chicago, IL to promote the Cottage Grove
Business Park.
Chamber After Hours, A number of City staff members including members of City
November 12, 2019 Council attended the Chamber After Hours that the City
hosted at Eagles Bar and Grill at River Oaks Gold Course
and Event Center.
Meeting with Terrace Group, Mayor Bailey and Economic Development Specialist Wolf
November 15, 2019 met with the retail center owners of 8711 East Point Douglas
to discuss façade improvements of the retail center and the
Cottage Grove Façade Improvement Program.
Neighborhood Meeting for Della Kolpin, developer for the former city hall site held a
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7516 80 Street S., neighborhood meeting at Central Fire Station. Economic
November 21, 2019 Development Director Costello attended to take notes from
the public. Notice of the neighborhood meeting was sent to
properties within the surrounding 500 feet. A staff member
from Washington County CDA and a property owner of a
commercial parcel were the only people in attendance. No
concern for the project was expressed.
Meeting with Tim Little, Economic Development Director Costello and Economic
November 22, 2019 Development Specialist Wolf met with Tim Little who started
the South of the River Summit. Staff discussed with Mr.
Little starting a East of the River Summit with Mr. Little. Staff
is considering the benefits of a Summit such as this.
Phone Interview for a Economic Development Director Costello and Economic
Minnesota Real Estate Development Specialist Wolf had a conference call with
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Journal Article, November 26, Minnesota Real Estate Journal (MREJ) for an article
2019 highlighting Cottage Grove in an upcoming 2020 issue.
Meeting with Gerry Herringer, City Administrator Levitt, Economic Development Director
December 4, 2019 Costello and Economic Development Specialist Wolf met
with Mr. herringer to discuss the potential sell of 14 acres for
a community center at the Shoppes at Cottage Grove site.
Meeting with Appro City staff met with Appro Development for the potential
Development, December 4, building expansion of Leafline Labs.
2019
Minnesota Marketing Economic Development Director Costello attended the third
Partnership Meeting, trimester meeting where DEED discussed the
December 5, 2019 accomplishments of 2019 and tentative events and
marketing for 2020.
Washington County Economic Development Director Costello attended the
Economic Development Work meeting where discussion on the 2020-2022 Washington
Group meeting, December 6, County Economic Development Work Plan was discussed.
2019
Summary of Economic Activity
Employment and Wages
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Prices
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Consumer Spending
Manufacturing
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Construction and Real Estate
Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources
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