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Home My WebLink About1998-08-05 PACKET 04.A.I.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCI� ACTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE 8/5/98 PREPARED BY Econornic Development ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM # t�•�}• i• Kirstin garsness STAFFAUTHOR ..«.��.,��.��,��.��.«��<�.�.�.��<..�<.��..��,�>. COUNCiI ACTION REQUEST Please place o� record the May 12, 1998; June 3, 1998; and June 9, 1998 Economic Development Authority Minutes BUDGET IMPLICATION BUDGETED AMOUNT ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUB�IC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS � ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ DATE REVIEWED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 6(9/98 & 7/14/98 ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ❑ MEMO/�ETTER: ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERWG RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: 5/12, 6/3 and 6/9 EDA Minutes . •. �. �. 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ROLL CALL Members Present: Donna Boehm, Bili Buth, Jack Denzer, Glen Kleven, Fred Luden, Gerry Weingartner, Jim Wolcott Members Absent: None Others Present: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Deveiopment Director Neil Belscamper, PersonneilEconomic Development Secretary Jerry Faletti, �ethert, Skwira & Schultr David Piggott, Metro East APPROVAL OF MINUTES Buth moved to approve the April 14, 1998 Minutes. Kleven seconded. Motion carcied unanimousiy. 4 A Metro East Develoqment Psrtnership Update David Piggott addressed the EDA. He outlined Metro EasYs Annuai Report, and their priorities for 1998, some of which were the establishment of ineasurable goals and the gauging of a projecYs worth to the community. Piggott emphasized creating awareness that the Metro area is a viabie business community. He said Metro East has applied for a major grant from the Bayport Foundation for the production of a CD-ROM, which would feature all the member communities, and that a prospect handiing committee wouid be estabiished to better maich prospective businesses with communities. Piggott listed the new member communities of Metro East. Economic Development Authority - Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 2 4.6 Review of Plan for TIF 1-9 Barsness outlined the draft TIF plan. She said the draft must be reviewed by four separate entities—ihe School District, the County, the Pla�ning Commission, and the Economic Development Authority. Buth motioned to approve the draft TIF Plan. Kleven seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 4.C. Comorehensive Pian--Commerciai Mauaina Proiect EDA members shared their ideas for commercial development in the Jamaica Avenue/Highway 61/Keats Avenue area. Kleven reiterated the importance of maintaining portions of this area for commercial development, citing the difficulties of rezoning land lost to residentiai development. There was discussion over ideas for the Langdon area and the area extending eastward to Highway 19. The EDA members' consensus was for the holding of as much commerciai land in the area as possible. 4.D. Develoament Tour and Goif Toumament Buth, Denzer, Kleven, and Wolcott volunteered to staff the Toumament Committee. The toumament wiil take p{ace on August 25, 1998 at the River Oaks Goif Course. 4.E. 3M 50th Anniversarv Displav Booth Boehm, Denzer, Kieven, and Wolcott volunteered to help with the display booth at 3M's 50th Anniversary celebration. Barsness said that an informai survey would be taken at the event. Luden commented that an articie would run in area newspapers proceeding the celebration, which will take place on June 13, 1998. 5. Miscellaneous Business Items. Mayor Denzer informed EDA members that a major restaurant chain has delayed their location in Cottage Grove. ADJOURN Buth moved to adjoum. Wo(cott seconded. Motion carried unanimousiy. Respectfully submitted, � � il Belsc per conomic Devel ent Secretary CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING-,JUNE 3, 1998 Pursuant to due cail and notice thereof, eCspeCiai meeting of the Economic Development Authority was heid at City Hali, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 3rd day of June, 1998. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Denzer. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Donna Boehm, Biil Buth, Jack Denzer, Gien Kleven, Fred Luden, Jim Wolcott Gerard Weingartner Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director 3.A. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF Wolcott moved to approve a resolution caili�g for a pubiic hearing on authorization of the safe of property. Buth seconded. Motio� carried unanimously. 3.B. APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOGN PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH Wolcott moved tc Glendennings for unanimously. approve and authorize signing of a purchase agreement with the the Renewal by Andersen site. Buth seconded. Motion careied Kieven moved to approve and authorize signing of a development agreement with Renewal by Andersen. Boehm seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Other Business Buth expressed his concern that due consideration and recognition was rro# given to the Economic Developmen4 S4afii in 4he media as ifi related to the Renewal by Andersen project. F. • - luden motioned to adjoum. Buth seconded. Motion carried unanimousiy. Respectfully submitted, ii Beiscampe Economic Development S etary CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES June 9, 1998 Pursuant to due call and Authority was held at City day of June 1998. CALL TO ORDER �otice thereof, a regular meeting of the Economic Development Hail, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota on the 9th The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Wolcott. ROLL CALL Members Present: Donna Boehm, Biil Buth, Gien Kleven, Fred Luden, Gerry Weingartner, Jim Wolcott Members Absent: Jack Denzer Others Present: Kirstin Barsness, Economic Development Director Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Rod Hale, City Councii Member Sandy Shiely, City Council Member Neil Belscamper, Economic Development Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Woicott mofioned to approve the May 12, 1998 Economic Development Authority Minutes, and the June 3, 1998 Economic Development Authority Special Meeting Minutes. Buth seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 4. A. Pubiic Hearing Authorizing Sale of Prooertv The Public Hearing authorizing the sale of property for the Renewal by Andersen site was opened for public comment. No one spoke. Buth moved to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of property. Luden seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Economic Development Authority - Minutes June 9, 1998 Page 2 4. B. Review 1998 Budaet Barsness outlined the 1999 budget. Kleven questioned whether any surplus from the budget wouid carry over to the following year. Barsness affirmed. Buth questioned whether the projections for 1999 amounts were realistic, in view of the state of the present budget. Barsness explained that the EDA expenditure is project driven and can vary greatly from year to year, depending on the number a�d scope of new projects. Luden requested more information on the Economic Development Department meeting past budgets. After more discussion on the topic, Kleven motioned that other options be explored for implementing the budget since it ties so ciosely to project load, and is iargely unpredictable. Luden seconded. Motion carried unanimousiy. 4. C. Project Updates Barsness stated that a contractor had been in contact with the Economic Development Department in regard to optioning a site in the industrial park for a major corporation. The project would call for a 200-250,000 sq. ft. building on a 25-acre site by a highly visible company. Metro East has also contacted the Economic Development Department with two other prospects, each looking for 25-acre sites. In conclusion, Barsness gave detaiis of the Renewai by Anderserr groundbreaking ceremony, and noted that invitation lists were being compiled at this time. 4. D. Review Site Plan for Renewai by Andersen--Jointly with City Council City Council members Rod Hale and Sandy Shiely joined the meeting. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist explained the Renewal by Andersen site plan. 5. Miscelianeous Business Luden summarized the 50th anniversary celebration for 3M, listing several 3M VIP's and representatives from the state who would attend. Wolcott noted that several EDA, City Council members, and other representatives of the City would be present. ADJOURN Wolcott motioned to adjourn. Luden seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, eil Belscamp Economic Developm t Secretary