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Home My WebLink About4.1 Economic Development Update/Business Inquiry Business/ Inquiry To: Honorable Mayor Bailey and EDA Members From: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director Matt Wolf, Economic Development Coordinator Date: June 4, 2020 Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic development activity: Discussion Staff Action Thursday, May 14, 2020, Economic Developer Director Costello attended the Reaching Out to Businesses University of Minnesota Extension Seminar on reaching out in a Sensitive Time to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday, May 14, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello attended the Budget Kick-Off Meeting budget kick-off meeting for the City of Cottage Grove 2021 budget. Friday, May 15, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello attended the Washington County Washington County Economic Development Work Group Economic Development Work Check-In to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington Group Check-In County. Tuesday May 19, 2020, Pre-Councilmember Dennis, Councilmember Olsen, City Cottage Grove Visitors Administrator Levitt, Economic Development Director Bureau Meeting Costello and Economic Development Coordinator Wolf met to discuss the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tuesday May 19, 2020, EDA Vice President Dennis and Economic Development Chamber of Commerce Director Costello attended the virtual business after hours Virtual Business After Hours event hosted by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Dennis Brothers Liquors. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello and Economic Economic Development and Development Coordinator Wolf met with the Finance Visitors Bureau Budget Department to discuss the upcoming 2021 budget. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 City of Cottage Grove staff met to discuss the various Subcommittee Staff Meeting subcommittees of the Cottage Grove Convention and for the Cottage Grove Visitors Bureau. Convention and Visitors Bureau Thursday, May 21, 2020 Economic Development Coordinator Wolf and Assistant City Meeting with CBRE Engineer Amanda Meyer met with CBRE to discuss the Cottage Grove Business Park. Thursday, May 21, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello, Economic Meeting with Hemingway and Development Coordinator Wolf, and City Attorney Land met thth 80 Street LLC with Hemingway and 80 Street LLC to discuss the need to extend the closing of the former City Hall property. Development Inquiry Update June 4, 2020 Page 2 Friday, May 22, 2020 Economic Development Coordinator Wolf attended the Washing County Economic Washington County Economic Development Work Group Development Work Group Check-In to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington Check-In County. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Staff attended the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Cottage Grove Convention Bureau Board of Directors meeting. and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello attended the staff Outdoor Patio Restaurant meeting to discuss outdoor patio dining regulations for the Review Meeting City of Cottage Grove. Thursday, May 28, 2020 Economic Development Director Costello attended the State State of Minnesota Call for of Minnesota COVID-19 update regarding the pandemic and Businesses: COVID-19 its effect on businesses. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Community Development Director Boike, Economic Meeting with Inland Development Director Costello, Economic Development Development and Sambatek Coordinator, Senior Planner Schmitz met with Inland Development and Sambatek to discuss development opportunities in the City of Cottage Grove. Thursday, June 4, 2020 State Economic Development Director Costello attended the State of Minnesota Call for of Minnesota COVID-19 update regarding the pandemic and Businesses: COVID-19 its effect on businesses. TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director DATE: June 4, 2020 RE: Development Update Building Permits Building Permit Statistics: Between May 1 and May 31, 2020, there were 389 building permits issued with a total valuation of $10,927,405, including 15 new single-family homes valued at $3,815,240 and 8 townhomes valued at $1,406,295. Commercial Permit Valuation Comparison By Month 2019-2020 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 2020 Valuation2019 Valuation Economic Development Authority Development Update June 4, 2020 Page 2 of 6 Commercial/Industrial Construction Activity 120000000 100000000 80000000 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 yearvaluation Residential Permits -New Construction 1996 to 2020 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1995200020052010201520202025 Economic Development Authority Development Update June 4, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Current Project Updates Building Construction Projects Up North Plastics: The exterior of the new building is substantially complete. Interior fire suppression, underground plumbing, rain leader plumbing, and mechanical work are taking place. Renewal by Anderson: The temporary certificate of occupancy was issued. Exterior landscape needs to be completed. Well 7: The building permit for the building shell was issued. 80th & Hemingway Apartments: The plans for the footing and foundation portion of the project were submitted for review. PetSmart: This project is substantially complete. Extra Space Storage: The temporary certificate of occupancy was issued; exterior grading and landscaping still need to be completed. All Saints Lutheran Church: A building permit was issued for a canopy. The footings have been inspected. Planning Division Planning Commission Meeting May 18, 2020 The Planning Commission met on May 18, 2020, and reviewed the following applications: Northern Natural Gas CUP, Site Plan Review, Zoning Amendment: The Planning Commission held a public hearing for a conditional use permit, site plan review, and zoning amendment request for the expansion of the Northern Natural Gas (NNG) town border station location at 10251 Old 70th Street South. NNG has requested expansion of their town border station with the addition of three new structures. Two structures to be constructed are within the NNG-owned parcel, and one structure to be con- structed is within a permanent facilities easement secured from the surrounding property owner (Goebel). The request required a zoning amendment creating a planned unit development (PUD) over the NNG-owned parcel and the additional 0.41 acres of permanent easement area, which allows for flexibility in the setbacks and building structures within an agriculturally zoned district. By requesting a PUD, the applicant is able to expand the town border station within a limited area as opposed to o meet the required setbacks for the zoning district. NNG is proposing substantial natural screening to surround the site. A double row of coniferous trees, clumped with various species, planted at eight feet in height will provide a landscape barrier as devel- opment occurs within the area. Economic Development Authority Development Update June 4, 2020 Page 4 of 6 Site Plan Location Map The Planning Commission unanimously (7-to-0 vote) recommended approval. This request will be heard at the June 17, 2020, City Council meeting. TNT Fireworks (Hy-Vee) ICUP: The Planning Commission held a public hearing for an interim conditional use permit (ICUP) by TNT Fireworks to conduct temporary fireworks sales within the Hy- Vee parking lot. Operations would take place within a 20-foot by 40-foot temporary tent in the northwest corner of the Hy-Vee parking lot. Merchandise would be stored within a temporary storage container to be placed on site as well. Employees will be at the site during all business hours but would not need to stay during the overnight hours given the merchandise will be stored in a secure con- tainer. The tent and container will not be placed on site until the temporary garden center operations have been ended and tent structure removed. The Commission unanimously (7-to-0 vote) recommended approval of the ICUP. This application will be heard at the June 3, 2020, City Council meeting. Planning Commission Meeting June 22, 2020 The following applications were received for the June 22, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting: Wolterstorff Property Grading Permit Frattalone Companies has applied for a conditional use permit to import/grade 100,000 cubic yards of gravel fill onto the Wolterstorff property north of Lake Robert. Accessory Apartment Rental Ordinance Amendment: The City of Cottage Grove applied for a zoning text amendment to bring accessory apartment requirements in the zoning ordinance into compliance with the rental licensing requirements. Economic Development Authority Development Update June 4, 2020 Page 5 of 6 Up North Plastics Guard House and Canopy: Up North Plastics applied for a site plan review and conditional use permit to add a guard house and weigh station and to provide a second access to their site, located at 9480 Jamaica Avenue South, via Ideal Avenue. AT&T Antennas on the Meadow Grass Water Tower: SAC Wireless, LLC, on behalf of AT&T Mobility, has applied for an amendment to their existing conditional use permit (CUP) to allow additional wire- less communication equipment to be attached to the Meadow Grass Water Tower located at 6950 Meadow Grass Avenue South. Location Map Current Tower Conditions Current Equipment Proposed Equipment Economic Development Authority Development Update June 4, 2020 Page 6 of 6 Final Plats Northwick Park: D.R. Horton, Inc. Minnesota submitted the final plat application for the first phase of Northwick Park, which consists of 47 lots for detached single-family homes and 4 outlots. This proposed subdivision will be located on the parcel located at 9260 Military Road South and the vacant agricultural parcel to the east. This final plat is tentatively scheduled for the July 15 Council agenda. Annual Demographic Estimates The Metropolitan Council has released the annual demographic estimates. As of April 1, 2019, the City has an estimated population of 37,795 in 12,867 households, with a household size average of 2.933 persons per household. There is always a one-year delay between the reporting date and the estimate date. Summary of Economic Activity - Employment and Wages Prices - - - -- - Consumer Spending -- - I-1 - - - - - - Services Manufacturing Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources Construction and Real Estate - - - - - I-2