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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
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liJdy Weyrens
. Administrdtor
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Meeting Notice
Wednesday December 19, 2007
3:00 p.m. City Hall
Mdyor
AI Rdssier
1. Call to Order.
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2. Approval of Agenda.
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
Rick Schultz
Renee Symdnietz
Ddle Wick
3. Approval of Minutes.
a. November 28, 2007
4. Accounts Payable and Financial Report.
a. Approval of Accounts Payable
b. Approval of Financial Report
c. Approval of TIF Disbursements
5. Business.
a. 2008 EDA Meeting Schedule
b. EqA Board Member Reimbursement Requests
c. EDA Director (MDG) Contract 2008
. d. .Approval of Annual Report to'Council
e. Impediments to Development - Commercial
f. Update - Distribution of McComb Report
6. Board Member Announcements.
. 7. Adjournment.
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AURTHORITY
Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, November 28,2007
Present: EDA Board Members Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen (arrived at 3:05 - with holiday treats), Ken
Jacobson, AI Rassier, Tom Skahen and Dale Wick.
Absent: None.
Also present: Cynthia Smith - Strack of Municipal Development Group.
Chairperson Wick called the November 28, 2007 regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to ord~r
at 3:00 p.m.
Agenda.
Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda.
Moved by Skahen seconded by Wick to approve the agenda with the addition of item 6.5 relating
to the date of the December EDA meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Minutes.
Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the October 24, 2007 regular meeting. Motion by
Rassier, Second by Wick to approve minutes from the previous meeting as presented. Motion
carried 4-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Wick introduced the topic. Strack noted accounts payable for the month totaled $2,571.78. The
accounts payable and check register differed due to the fact the check register report is
calculated from mid-month to mid-month as opposed to month to month for accounts payable.
Motion by Jacobson, second by Rassier to approve the EDA accounts payable for the month of
November 2007 in the amount of $2, 571. 78. Motion carried 4-0.
Heinen arrived at the meeting.
Financial Report.
Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted the financial reports included in the packet were:
revenue, expense, check register and fund balance.
Motion by Skahen, second by Jacobson to approve the November financial reports as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
McComb Market Study.
Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda item and noted the presentation of information occurred
on November 14th. .
Strack noted the reformatted and updated study consists of the market research study and three
appendices (CSB/SJU student survey. CSB/SJU staff survey and market share and sales
potential for several categories of merchandise and services). A summary of the report
recommendations and identified assets/liabilities uncovered in the study was referenced as being
included in the EDA packet. In addition a summary of market share and sales potential was
included in the packet for Board Member information.
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Strack noted the final market analysis report provides valuable information that helps the City
identify high potential retail sectors and will be a convenient source of local economic information
of interest to retail prospects. In addition, the market report has identified S1. Joseph's commercial
strengths, liabilities and unique needs the EDNCity should be able to use the information to
develop more effective business recruitment materials showcasing market potential. Such
materials can be both web-based and in print format.
Strack requested discussion regarding the development of recruitment materials (updated web
page, post card to local business owners, post card to commercial realtors, etc.) based on
information included in the McComb Study.
Discussion ensued regarding promotion of the McComb study in light of limited available
commercial and' industrial sites. Several long-term issues regarding future commercial and
industrial development were identified: proactive participation in land use/local infrastructure
planning in regard to the re-routing of CSAH 2; monitoring of 'Southwest Beltway' arterial
roadway corridor study; and, potential for neighborhood commercial nodes adjacent to
intersections of collector and/or arterial streets. Board Members opted to place long-term issues
identified within the 2007 EDA Annual Report to the City Council.
In the short-term the following work items related to the McComb Study were identified:
1. Email the market study to all members of the St. Joseph Chamber of
Commerce.
2. Email to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce and other Chamber of Commerce
Groups with a request for posting on their website.
3. Request study be posted on the SCAEDP website.
4. Email the study and attachments to the Anderson Center (SCSU) and the McNeely
Center (CSB) request posting on websites and distribution as appropriate.
5. Email to alumnae associations of area colleges/universities with a request to make
available to alumnae.
6. Update City website re: EDA and business recruitment site.
On a related note, Chairperson Wick requested a map of non-conforming uses in business
districts be compiled for review at the December EDA meeting.
Annual EDA Report to City Council.
Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted a draft report to the City Council of EDA activities
in 2007 was included in the information packet.
Following review of information contained in the report a discussion regarding 2008 EDA goals
was requested.
Chairperson Wick requested a discussion of the historic change in the ratio of
commerciallindustrial to residential tax base be included in the annual report.
In addition a few typographical errors were noted for correction. Following review of the draft
report the Board conducted discussion on 2008 EDA goals. The following additional items were
identified as goals for 2008:
1. Proactive participation with the Planning Commission, Park Board and City Council in
preparing for the County's construction of the CSAH 2 to CSAH 3 roadway segment in
2009. Proactive participation lead by the EDA may include, but is not limited to,
discussions of the timing of extension of collector roadways and municipal utilities for
servicing future commercial/industrial areas within the general area of the new roadway.
2. Examine how to proactively market St. Joseph opportunities within greater Minnesota.
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3. Proactively participate in activities espoused by the St. Cloud Area Economic
Development Partnership.
4. Host listening/working sessions with business owners regarding opportunities provided
by or available through the EDA.
5. Examine and advise the Planning Commission and City Council regarding 'future
neighborhood commercial nodes adjacent to higher traffic intersections (i.e. intersections
of collector and/or arterial streets) primarily servicing residential areas (e.g. near new
school and adjacent to 20th Avenue).
6. Examine the feasibility of removing impediments to renewal efforts within aging portions
of the CSAH 75 corridor.
7. Examine the potential economic impacts of four-year residency requirement at CSB/SJU
and function as information resource regarding economic impact of four-year residency.
8. Work with City leaders and administration to form a study group whose purpose is
twofold. First, the study group could establish to the best of their ability factual information
regarding a four-year residency requirement and. distribute such information to decision
makers and the public. In addition the study group would encourage vibrant dialogue and
provide a mechanism for sharing information between decision-makers and stakeholders.
Board Member Reports.
Wick and Rassier requested Strack contact owner of Kay's Kitchen regarding future plans for the
restaurant.
Wick noted the St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership specified the DBLlMCO site
as a "SEED" site. "SEED" is an acronym for a new initiative proposed by Governor Pawlenty
named the Strategic Entrepreneurial Economic Development. Governor Pawlenty is bringing the
initiative to the state legislature when it convenes in February of 2008. As proposed SEED would,
make significant investments in Minnesota's rural communities by encouraging new business,
growing existing business and strengthening rural communities. As proposed SEED would extend
the JOBZ program by an additional ten to twelve years.
Skahen noted change in name for Campus Villas apartments.
Adjournment.
Motion Skahen, second Jacobson to adjourn the EDA meeting. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 PM.
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CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
December 12, 2007
/udy Weyrens
Administrdtor
MEMO TO: St.Joseph Economic Development Authority
FROM: Cynthia Smith,"Strack, Municipal Development Group
RE: Accounts Payable -November- December 2007 '
NOv/Dec. Financial Reports '
MdYor
AI Rdssier
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
Rick Schultz Payable To
Renee Symanietz MDG, Inc.
Dale Wick Qwest Metrocom
Total
A. Accounts Payable:
Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration.
For
Nov. Econ. Dev. Service
Telephone
Fund
150-46500-300
150-46500-000
Amount
$ 2,287.78
$ 8.44
$ 2,296.22
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable.
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports.
2., College Avenue North' PO Box 668 . Sdint joseph, Minnesotd .,6174
Phone 'P.O"161'72~ Fax 120.161.0142
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INVOICE
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
25562 WILLOW LANE
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071
95Z.758.7399
FAX: 952-758-3711
staff@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com
City of St. Joseph
Attn: Judy Weyrens
City Administrator
PO 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Invoice Date 12-10-07 ~ Payment Terms: 30 days I Customer ID #: ST J07ED
Project October Economic Development Services
See attached detail
Amount: $1,925.00 Monthly contract fee - 36.25 hrs.
$ 362.78 748 miles x .485
$2,287.78
Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA
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Remit To: Municipal Development Group, Inc.
25562 Willow Lane
New Prague, MN 56071
Dates-EDA
November 7, 2007 EDA Office Hours 7.50 hrs. C. Strack
November 14, 2007 EDA Office Hours 8.75 hrs. C. Strack
November 21, 2007 EDA Office Hours 7.00 hrs. C. Strack
November 28, 2007 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. C. Strack
November 29. 2007 EDA Office Hours 3.25 hrs. C. Strack
Total November, 2007 33.50 hours
Total MDG, Inc. 2007 Hours through November, 2007 = 394.75
Thank you! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you!
I Check No.
Date:
Principal
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City of St. Joseph 12/12/07 9:25 AM
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EDA Revenue Report
Current Period: December 2007
YTO %
SOURCE SOURCE Oeser Rev Revenue BOllanee of
FUND 150 Economic Development
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $3,608.34 -$3,608.34 0.00%
36300 Reimbursement $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
39201 Transfers from Other Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 150 Economic Development $0.00 $3,608.34 -$3,608.34 0.00%
FUND 155 TfF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $23,988.29 -$23,988.29 0.00%
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $51.12 -$51.12 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (5KN) $0.00 $24,039.41 -$24,039.41 0.00%
FUND 156 T1F 1-4 51. Joe Development
31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $59,432.53 -$59,432.53 0.00%
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $569.32 -$569.32 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-451. Joe Development $0.00 $60,001.85 -$60,001.85 0.00%
FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream
34150 TIF/MIF Deposit $0.00 $11,000.00 -$11,000.00 0.00%
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $170.Q7 -$170.07
FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream $0.00 $11,170.07 -$11,170.07 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $2,004.82 -$2,004.82 0.00%
36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $2,004.82 -$2,004.82 0.00%
SO.OO $100,824.49 -$100,824.49 0.00%
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EDA Expenditure Report
December 2007
2007
2007 YTD December 2007 %of
Account Oeser 2007 Amt YTO Amt Balance
FUND 150 Economic Development
E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-151 Workers Compo Insur. Premo $150.00 $0.00 $22.78 $127.22 15.19%
E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies . $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-300 Professional Services $24,100.00 $0.00 $23,185.99 $914.01 96.21 %
E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 . 0.00%
E 150-46500-304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-321 Telephone $600.00 -$42.79 $769.18 -$169.18 128.20%
E 150-46500-322 Postage $250.00 SO.OO S195.10 $54.90 78.04%
E 150-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 0.00%
E 1 50-46500-340 Advertising $500.00 $0.00 $100.25 $399.75 20.05%
E 150-46500-433 Dues & Subscriptions $0.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 -$8,000.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 0.00%
FUND 150 Economic Development $30,650.00 -$42.79 $32,273.30 -$1,623.30 105.30%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
E 155-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $150.08 -$150.08 0.00%
E 155-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $9.38 -$9.38 0.00%
E 155-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $8.64 -$8.64 0.00%
E 155-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $3.33 -$3.33 0.00%
E 155-46500-124 Wellness Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $2.02 -$2.02 0.00%
E 155-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible SO.OO $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-131 Health Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-132 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $3.53 -$3.53 0.00%
E 155-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.22 -$0.22 0.00%
E 155-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-300 Professional Services $935.00 $0.00 $303.28 $631.72 32.44 %
E 155-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $19.95 -$19.95 0.00%
E 155-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $39.00 $11.00 78.00%
E 155-46500-600 Debt Service - Principal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-611 Bond Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $18,720.00 $0.00 $11,385.53 $7,334.47 60.82%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.00 $0.00 $11,924.96 $7,780.04 60.52%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
E 156-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $150.08 -$150.08 0.00%
E 156-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $9.38 -$9.38 0.00%
E 156-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $8.64 -$8.64 0.00%
E 156-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $3.33 -$3.33 0.00%
E 156-46500-124 Wellness Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $2.02 -$2.02 0.00%
E 156-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-131 Health Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-132 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $3.53 -$3.53 0.00%
E 156-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.22 ,-$0.22 0.00%
E 156-46500~134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-300 Professional Services $4,700.00 $0.00 $303.28 $4,396.72 6.45%
E 156-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $19.95 -$19.95 0.00%
E 156-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $39.00 $11.00 78.00%
E 156-46500-600 Debt Service - Principal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-611 Bond Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $47,192.00 $0.00 $26,744.64 $20,447.36 56.67%
FUND 156 TIF 1-451. Joe Development $51,942.00 $0.00 $27,284.07 $24,657.93 52.53%
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December 2007
2007
2007 YTC December 2007 %of
Account Descr 2007 Amt YTC Amt Balance
FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream
E 157-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $150.08 -$150.08 0.00%
E 157-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00. $9.38 -$9.38 0.00%
E 157-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $8.64 -$8.64 0.00%
E 157-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $3.33 -$3.33 0.00%
E 157-46500-124 Wellness Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 157-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $2.02 -$2.02 0.00%
E 157-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 157-46500-131 Health Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 157-46500-132 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $3.53 . -$3.53 0.00%
E 157-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.22 -$0.22 0.00%
E 157-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 157-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $19.95 -$19.95 0.00%
. E 157-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $0.00 $84.50 -$84.50 0.00%
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FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream $0.00 $0.00 $281.65 -$281.65 0.00%
$102,297.00 -$42.79 $71,763.98 $30,533.02 70.15%
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City of St. Joseph
EDA Check Register
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Comments
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CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
December 12, 2007
Judy'Weyrens
Administrdtor
MEMO TO:
FROM:
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
RE:
TIF Disbursements
Mdyor
AI Rdssier
Background
The City has received the second settlement for 2007 property taxes. The second-half payment
includes revenue for TIF 1-3 (Borgert) and TIF 1-4 (Gohman). Finance Director, Lori Bartlett will be
processing the payments and requesting approval of the final disbursement at the December
meeting.
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
Rick Schultz
Renee Symdnietz Associated information and documentation will be distributed at the meeting.
Ddle 'Wick
Action:
A MOTION to approve the disbursement requests is in order.
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Date:
December 12, 2007
Memo To:
EDA Members
City Administrator Weyrens
Memo From: Cynthia Smith-Strack, MDG, Inc.
RE: 2008 Meeting Calendar and Reimbursement Request Forms
Background:
Attached please find an EDA meeting calendar for 2008.
In addition, reimbursement forms for non-Council members of the EDA Board will be
distributed at the meeting.
KUDOS TO MR. SKAHEN FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE!!
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CITY Of.ST. JOSEPH
DATE:
December12,2007
Judy Weyrens MEMO TO:' St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Administrdtor
FROM:
Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
MDG, Inc. Contract for Economic Development Services - 2008
Mdyor
AI Rdssier
RE:
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
Rick Schultz
Renee Symdnietz
Odle Wick
Background:
MDG, inc. has provided economic development consulting services to the City of $t. Joseph
since August of 2001. As noted at the time of preliminary budget review, MDG, Inc. is interested
in continuing to provide these services and work with the EDA and community to further
commercial and industria.1 development.
Enclosed is a letter outlining previous contract arrangements and the proposed contract for
.2008.
Action:
It is requested the EDA take action on the extension of the Economic Development Consulting
Services Contract with MDG, Inc.
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December 12, 2007
City Administrator Weyrens
Mayor, City Council and St. Joseph EDA
25 College Avenue, PO Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Dear Administrator Weyrens, Mayor Rassier, Council and EDA Members:
Over the previous six and one-half years we have enjoyed working with the business community, City
Council, EDA, City Staff and the Downtown Work Groups on various economic development projects as
the City's Economic Development Consultants. We continue to see tremendous potential for continued
commercial and industrial growth and redevelopment in 2008 and in the future. In 2007 we have had the
opportunity to work with the City, EDA, Downtown Work Groups and a number of business contacts on
current plans/projects and those that are being planned for 2008. We feel consistency in business
contact and development is important.
In December 2006, we entered into a one-year contract for economic development consulting services for
calendar year 2007. We are very interested in continuing to assist the EDA and City with economic
development projects. Our current contract- rate is $1,925 for 35 hours of service per month (420 hours
per year) or $55.00 per contracted hour. Thus far in 2007 MDG, Inc. has provided 409 of the 420 hours
of contracted service.
The preliminary 2008 EDA budget included a nominal increase in the 'professional services' line item
earmarked for consulting services. A total of $28,000 was included in the preliminary budget for EDA
staffing services.
We welcome the opportunity to extend the contract through the end of calendar year 2008, at which time
the contract may be re-evaluated by both parties. If the City wishes to retain the services of MDG, Inc. to
assist with economic development activities for the calendar year of 2007, we propose the same contract
rate of $55/hour or a monthly contract rate of $1,925/month for 35 hours of service includifl9 a half hour
lunch each week. The contract amount does not reflect reimbursable expenses including mileage (at
federal reimbursement rate), long distance calls/faxes, etc. Please note our 2007 non-contract hourly rate
is $80/hour for principal and $70/hour for associate services.
If you have any questions regarding our current or future services, please do not hesitate to contact me at
888-7MDG-INC (888-763-4462) or at cstrack@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com. .
Thank you again for your consideration!
Cynthia Smith-Strack, Principal
Municipal Development Group, Inc.
25562 Willow Lane. New Prague, MN 56071. (952) 758-7399 . Fax: (952) 758-3711.
staff@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com . www.municipaldevelopmentgroup.com
M'UNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
Date:
December 12, 2007
Memo To:
EDA Members
City Administrator Weyrens
Memo From: Cynthia Smith-Strack, MDG, Inc.
RE: Annual Report of EDA - 2007
Background:
Attached is the final draft of the EDA Annual Report to the City Council for calendar
year 2007. The report satisfies a requirement to report annually to the City Council
regarding EDA activities.
Action:
Following review and comment a MOTION to authorize submittal of the report to the
City Council is in order.
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2007 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ST. JOSEPH EDA
The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority is required to submit an annual report to the St. Joseph
City Council. The purpose of the report is to highlight EDA activities over the previous year.
2007 APPOINTMENTS:
The following appointment? to offices were made at the January 17, 2007 and February 21, 2007 EDA
meetings:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Member at Large:
Richard Carlbom (Mayor, term expires 2009).
Ken Jacobson (At-large representative; term expires 2011).
Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen (At-large representative, term expires 2012).
Tom Skahen (At-large representative, term expires 2013).
To be announced (Council Member, term expires with Council Term).
Dale Wick was appointed asca Council representative on the EDA Board on February 21, 2007 replacing
outgoing EDA Board and Council Member Ross Rieke. At the May 16,2007 EDA meeting Carlbom
announced with regret his resignation from the EDA and City Council. The oath of office was administered to
AI Rassier at the May 16th regular EDA office. Dale Wick was appointed Chairperson at the July 11th regular
meeting:
MISSION:
The mission of the EDA is to provide a professional municipal economic development program that assists
industrial and commercial development activities which minimize impacts to the environment, transportation
system, municipal water and sewer and financial resources for the City of St. Joseph.
CORE INITATIVES AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS:
The EDA conducted its annual prioritization analysis during January of 2007 and selected the following
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1. Investigate viability of a CSAH 75 Renewal Corridor project. Determine potential scale and priorities
for such a project.
2. Continue participation in Downtown Revitalization project.
3. Update Economic Development Plan included in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
4. Pursue proactive communication with and outreach to business owners.
5. Create architectural services grant program and secure funding for budget year 2008.
6. Promote commercial developments that maximize the return qn City investments in public facilities
and services, expand the tax base, provide quality employment opportunities and complement
existing services.
7. Promote industrial developments that maximize the return on City investments in public facilities and
services, expand the tax base, provide quality employment opportunities and complement existing
services.
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8. Retain existing commerciallindustrial uses and encourage new commercial/industrial development to
locate in existing commerciallindustrial parks and commerciallindustrial zoned areas.
9. Provide appropriate, professional information to development leads in a timely fashion.
10. Administer financial incentive programs offered by the City/EDA.
11. Promote the exchange of information between the business community and the City of St. Joseph.
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The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met 13 times during the year 2007. The meeting dates
were as follows:
January 17, 2007
February 21,2007
March 21,2007
April 18, 2007
May 16, 2007
June 20, 2007
July 11, 2007
July 25,2007
August 22,2007
September 26, 2007
October 24, 2007
November 28, 2007
December 26, 2007
BUILDING PERMITS: 1998 - 2007
Following is a comparison of building permits let for commerciallindustrial projects in the City of St. Joseph
since the EDA's formation:
YEAR APPLICANT PERMIT VALUE
1998 Sunset Mfging $250,000.00
1998 MCa Addition $300,000.00
1998 Borgert Products $725,000.00
1998 Kittridge Truck Storage $80,000.00
1998 Tamarack Addition $51,000.00
1998 Caseys $500,000.00
Subtotal $1,906,000.00
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1999 Comm/rental $175,000.00
1999 Storage $60,000.00
1999 Bank $1,200,000.00
Subtotal $1,435,000.00
2000 Vicwest Remodel $21,000.00
2000 Vet Clinci $270,000.00
2000 Gas & Bait Expansion $16,500.00
2000 Lemmer Commercial $54,000.00
Subtotal $361,500.00
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2001 Spring Green $143,000.00
2001 Autobody 2000 $280,000.00
2001 Ministorage $90,000.00
2001 Sunset Mfging $80,000.00
Subtotal $593,000.00
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2002 Scherer Trucking $26,530.00
2002 Tanner Systems $350,000.00
2002 Bill Nelson $650,000.00
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~ APPLICANT PERMIT VALUE
2002 Vicwest $2,500,000.00
2002 American Manufacturing $210,000.00.
2002 St. Joseph Business Ctr. $148,000.00
2002 Knight Builders $225,000.00
2002 Borgert Products $99,000.00
2002 Deutz $350,000.00
2002 Deutz $108,900.00
Subtotal $4,687A30.00
2003 Mn. Home Improvements 132,000.00
2003 OM Partnership 400,000.00
2003 OMS/MAC 1,409,000.00
2003 Lemmer Trucking 25;000.00
2003 North Central Truck Accessories 1,058,300.00
2003 BTL Properties 400,000.00
2003 OM Builders 4,895.00
2003 Midnight Haulers 2,500.00
2003 Midnight Haulers 30,000.00
Subtotal $3,461,695.00
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2004 Kaeter Trucking 113,400.00
2004 Safeshred 585,000.00
2004 Mn. Association of Farm Mut. Insur. 305,000.00
2004 Stonehouse Properties, LLC 997,043.00
2004 BTUSt. Joseph Partners, LLC 350,000.00
2004 Holiday 50,000.00
2004 Beeline 12,000.00
2004 Central MN. Fed Credit Union 125,000.00
2004 Mark Loso 158,395.00
2004 OM Bldg. Remodel 13,000.00
Subtotal 2,708,838.00
2005 OM Building Corp $ 175,000.00
2005 Verizon Wireless $ 75,000.00
2005 Midnight Haulers/David Potter $ 987,649.60
2005 Wilson HVAC $ 6,000.00
2005 Terwosscha Construction $ 436,000.00
2005 Gerald Wensmann $ 6,500.00
2005 RA Morton & Assoc (Bliss Media) $ 1,103,967.26
Subtotal $ 2,790,116.86
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2006 Kaeter Trucking $ 98,000.00
2006 OM Building $ 100,000.00
2006 Bliss Direct Media $ 62,000.00
2006 State Bank $ 20,000.00
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2006
2006
Subtotal
APPLICANT
Ehlen Properties
College St. Benedict (Institutional)
(not including institutional)
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
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TOTAL
217 CR 75
Scherer Trucking
Orbital Properties
Collegeville Development Group
ISD 742 (institutional)
(not including institutional)
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PERMIT VALUE
- $ 52,000.00
$ 10,000,000.00
$ 332,000.00
$23,000.00
$130,000.00
$223,000.00
$2,150,000.00
, $19,000,000.00
$ 2,526,000.00
$20,801,579.86
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DIVERSIFICATION OF THE TAX BASE:
The following summary and chart indicate the progress toward the EDA's goal of diversifying the tax base:
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH - HISTORICAL COMMERCIAL &
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
1997 $895,000.00
1998 $1,906,000.00
1999 $1,435,000.00
2000 $361,500.00
2001 . $593,000.00
2002 $4,687,430.00
2003 $3,461,695.00
2004 $2,708,838.00
2005 $2,790116.86
2006 $332,000.00
2007* $2,526,000.00
TOTAL $20,801,579.86
* Total building permit value through November 2007.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
CHANGE IN TAX BASE COMPOSITION: PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS
TOTAL TAX % % NON- % COMM %
YEAR TOTAL MV CAPACITY HOMEST. HOMEST. % FARM & OTHER
RESID. RESID. INDUST
Payable 2002 $ 131,813,200 $ 1,323,601 70.22% 12.08% 0.65% 14.68% 2.37%
Payable 2007 $ 273,234,279 $ 3,121,158 65.25% 16.47% 1.72% 15.31% 1.25%
Difference $141,421,079 $ 1,797,557 -4.97% 4.39% 1.07% 0.63% -1.12%
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DIVERSIFICATION OF THE TAX BASE:
The following summary and chart indicate the progress toward the EDA's goal of diversify-ing the tax base:
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH - HISTORICAL COMMERCIAL &
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
1997 . $895,000.00
1998 $1,906,000;00
1999 $1,435,000.00
-2000 . . $361,500.00
20Q1 . - $59~,OdO.00
2002 $4,687,430.00
2003 . $3,461,695.00
2004 $2,708,838.00
2005 $2,790116.86
2006 $332,000.00
2007* $2,526,000.00
TOTAL $20,801,579.86
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
CHANGE IN TAX BASE COMPOSITION: PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS
TOTAL TAX % %NON % COMM %
YEAR TOTAL MV CAPACITY HOMEST. HOMEST. % FARM & OTHER
RESID. RESID. INDUST
Payable 2002 $ 131,813,200 $ 1,323,601 70.22% 12.08% 0.65% 14.68% 2.37%
Payable 2007 $ 273,234.279 $ 3,121,158 65.25% 16.47% 1.72% 15.31% 1.25%
Difference $141,421,079 $ 1,797,557 -4.97% 4.39% 1.07% 0.63% -1.12%
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For All Jurisdictions
YEAR CITY COUNTY SCHOOL STATE MISC
1997 $ 5,591.88 $ . 4,905.49 $ 5,500.44 $ 6,302.59 $ 245.43
1998 $ 16,241.82 $ 14,248.16 $ 15,976.22 $ 18,306.09 $ 196.37
1999 $ 12,995.39 $ 11,400.22 $ 12,782.88 $ 14,647.05 $ 43.96
2000 $ 2,909.47 $ 2,552.34 $ 2,861.89 $ 3,279.25 $ 69.68
2001 $ 4,611.19 $ 4,045.17 $ 4,535.78 $ 5,197.25 $ 636.83
2002 $ 42,143.93 $ 36,970.81 $ 41,454.76 $ 47,500.25 $ 476.41
2003 $ 31,528.04 . $ 27,658.00 $ 31,012.47 $ 35,535.12 $1,753.17
2004 $ 21,224.27 $ 20,706.77 $ 23,218.16 $ 26,604.14 $ 356.68
2005 $ 26,785.25 $ 22,516.09 $ 25,134.24 $ 28,511.65 $ 382.25
2006 $ 2,419.28 $ 2,366.00 $ 691.22 $ 2,531.33 $ 34.86
20'07 $23,843.00 $22,916.00 $7,596.00 $25,092.00 $363.00
TOTAL $90,293.62 $167,285.05 $170,764.06 $213,506.72 $4,558.64
. Based on taxes payable 2007
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2007 PROSPECTSITECHNICAL ASSIST ANCE/COORDINA TION
The EDA members and their staff/consultants worked with a number of commercial and industrial
businesses during 2007. Ten (10) new business contacts were made during 2007 and follow up occurred
with fifteen (15) contacts from previous years. Of the new prospects 60% were commercial/service
businesses while 40% were industrial or manufacturing. In 2006 44% of new leads were commercial and
56% industrial, the percentage distribution was the same for 2005 leads (44% commercial and 56%
industrial). In 2004,60% of new contacts were commercial/service establishments and 40% industrial; during
2003 43% of the new contacts were commercial/service businesses while 57% were industrial or
manufacturing businesses.
Following is a summary of the various contact activities within 2007. Businesses have been identified with a
project number to protect the confidentiality of the company, which is sometimes a concern while they
explore expansion opportunities.
Proiect 01-E:
This project involves the expansion of a service within the community. MDG has been keeping in touch with
the project contact over the past six and a half years. This prospect has been working with another entity
within the community with regard to the sale. of land for the expansion of the service in S1. Joseph.
Construction for this project is expected in Spring of 2008. A holiday card was recently mailed to this
prospect on behalf of the EDA.
. Proiect 02-FF:
-This project has been inactive for the past several months but MDG continues to follow up on an occasional
basis. A holiday card was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
Proiect 03-A:
This group of developers are contemplating a large highway commercial development in an area not yet
annexed into the City. MDG continues to maintain active correspondence with this prospect. A holiday card
was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
Proiect 04-N:
This business is currently a home occupation in an adjacent area. The business has purchased a lot within
Buettner Business Park. The construction timeline is tentatively 2009. MDG remains in touch with the
property owner. A holiday card was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
Proiect 05-1:
This project moved ahead in 2007 with construction initiated in August. Project completion (phase one) is
expected in Spring 2008. A holiday card was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
Proiect 06-B:
This project involves investment in commercial property within the City of St. Joseph. MDG has met with the
prospect on two occasions and forwarded information as requested. A holiday card was recently mailed to
this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
Proiect 06-E:
This project involves starting a new restaurant within the City. The project representative phoned MDG in
March with a request for information. MDG coordinated request with project 05-1. Project 05-1 has indicated
they have followed up with the project representative. This prospect is currently working with an existing
business establishment to start up a restaurant. A holiday card was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf
of the EDA. .
Proiect 06-F: .
This project contact phoned MDG in June 2006 re: commercial property for sale within the CBD. Prospect
seeking existing building to purchase. Representative notes business plan implementation more realistic for
Spring 2009 timeline. Also notes other communities have not been as responsive as 81. Joseph and she
likes the responsiveness here. A holiday card was recently mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA.
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Proiect 06-G:
This project involves the subdivision of a 32-acre parcel for industrial use. MDG continues to remain in
contact, with the project representative. Timeline for improvements is 2009. A holiday card was recently
mailed to this prospect on behalf of the EDA. A holiday card was recently mailed. '
Proiect 06-1:
This project involves the purchase of a home within the Central Business District (Downtown). Intent is to
remodel the home to accommodate a business. The initial contact occurred in mid-December of 2006.
MDG continues to follow up with the project representative. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07-A:
This project involves the relocation of an industrial supply company. The project representative and a builder
contacted MDG in January of 2007 regarding this project. The initial timeline for project completion was 2007
but the Company delayed the project to 2008 in March of this year. MDG continues to follow up with the
project representative. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07.;.B:
This project involved the potential relocation of an industrial use from the business park. The business
establishment decided to remain in its current St. Joseph location. MDG recently mailed a holiday card to the
project representative. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07-C:
This project involved the purchase and demolition of an existing residential structure in the Central Business
District. The business prospect had proposed the construction of commercial office space which would have
included his business. The City/EDA approved the conceptual use of TIF for this project. The project
representative canceled a purchase agreement for the subject parcel do to circumstances beyond his
control. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07-0:
This project involves a potential 1031 exchange of existing acreage guided toward industrial development
with existing acreage' guided toward commercial development. MDG remains in occasional contact with the
project representative. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07-E:
This project involved MDG reaching out to various commercial developers regarding the Downtown
revitalization project. MDG has met and forwarded information to this contract re: the project and available
sites and comparable sales. MDG remains in contact with this project representative. Aholiday card was
recently mailed.
Proiect 07 -F:
This project involved the sale of an existing structure within the Central Business District. The subject
property has been sold and is expected to be the site of a redevelopment project.
Proiect 07-G:
This project involved the expansion of an industrial facility to the City of St. Joseph. The project
representatives met several times with MDG regarding extension of services to a currently un serviced area.
The project was abandoned due to the cost of utility extension. A holiday card was recently mailed.
Proiect 07-H: .
This project involved the expansion of a heavy manufacturer to a central Minnesota location. MDG met with
project representatives on several occasions. The business ultimate'ly decided to purchase a 40-acre site in
Albany.
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Proiect 07-1:
A Twin Cities based real estate agent phoned MDG in July requesting information regarding available
. locations within the Central Business District. MDG forwarded GIS info and maps to the. project
representative. The lead has indicated her contact is not interested in moving forward atthis time.
Proiect 07-J:
This project has resulted from active outreach to owners of potential industrial property. MDG has met and
corresponded on several occasions with this project's leaders. This will likely be an evolving and expanding
project over the next several years. MDG continues to follow up with the project representatives.
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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT
The Downtown Revitalization Project continued in 2007. Following is an update/summary of the goals/tasks
associated with each work group:
Oraanizational Work Group
This Work Group was established to strengthen open/active partnerships between regional stakeholders,
business owners, residents, property owners, the Chamber of Commerce, service providers, government
entities, the College and the Monastery. Manage and encourage continuous and active discussion and
sharing of knowledge between stakeholders'in the revitalization process.
Tasks associated with implementation of Revitalization Plan .
1. Promote - and expand involvement of citizens, businesses and organizations in Downtown
revitalization by establishing effective relationships: .
a. Find those who are well-connected in the community - listen to what they have to say about
project, build rapport, build support, build relationships.
b. Find leaders of social networks within the community - listen to what they have to say about
the project, build rapport, build support, build relationships.
c. Find those connected to resources in the community - listen to what they have to say about
the project, build rapport, build support, build relationships.
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group continues to. meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 a.m. The Organizational Work Group contributed to the development of the McComb
Grp. Market Study. Attendance at Organizational Work Group meetings dwindled in 2007.
2. Provide advice to adjust project as needed.
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has agreed to meet with members of other work groups to
determine whether or not the. Revitalization Plan is being effective. The Organizational Work Group
has been advised that the City Council would need to approve any changes to the Revitalization Plan.
3, Keep opinion-makers and others informed about the revitalization process through one on one
meetings, discussions, forums, etc.
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has struggled with the appropriateness of this task. Please
note comment on previous work item.
4. Create plans which help ensure the success of the downtown revitalization effort by promoting
private/public partnerships - not the other way around,
a. Identify impediments to collaboration and cooperation.
b. Build bridges.
c. Get social leaders, economic leaders, political leaders together and interacting in support of
revitalization.
d. Build lasting ties and opportunities for interaction.
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has struggled with the appropriateness of this task. Please
note comment on previous work item.
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5. Determine how work groups, property owners, residents, CIVIC and non-profit 'entities,
elected/appointed city leaders and others interact to achieve continued and sustained synergy in
revitalization efforts.
a. Listen
b. Network
c. Build bridges
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has struggled with the appropriateness of this task. Please
note comment on previous work item.
6. Work with the Promotions Work Group to create "road map" to strengthen the link between the
College of St. Benedict, S1. Benedict's Monastery, downtown property owners, adjacent residents,
the public at large and City officials and provide measurable opportunities for abstract and physical
interaction between the aforementioned entities.
a. Provide continuous opportunity for real interaction
b. Listen
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has struggled with the appropriateness of this task. Please
note comment on previous work item.
7. Work with Urban Environs Work Group, private/non-profit entities that own property or operate
businesses to specifically identify land/buildings that could be available for early development and/or
redevelopment. .
a. Identify a project
b. Make it happen
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group has reviewed and embraced the items contained in the
Downtown Design Guidelines Report drafted by the Urban Environs Work Group. The guidelines also
contain potential short and long term'goals for project consideration. The Organizational Work Group
and the Urban Environs Work Group are planning a joint meeting to set goals and prioritize potential
short and long term goals which would then be presented to the EDA and City Council for approval.
8. Assist Resource Development Work Group in the formation of new organizations to achieve goals
(e.g. downtown merchant's association, community foundation).
UPDA TE: The Organizational Work Group embraces the concept of a downtown merchant's
association as a future goal.
Promotions Work Group
The Promotions Work Group was created to promote the revitalization project, bring visitors/tourists to the
City of S1. Joseph and to capitalize on activities and/or events already occurring within the community. ..
Tasks associated with implementation of strateaic plan
1. Put a face on the revitalization effort.
a. Know what you want to say - keep it simple.
b, Get the word out, keep getting the word out, keep getting the word out, repeat
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UPDA TE: The Promotions Work Group has developed a marketing plan, a logo/slogan for the
downtown revitalization project, reserved an internet URL and assembled a list of activities/events
occurring at the College.
2. Reposition the image of downtown revitalization from neutral or negative to a positive, constructive
albeit long-term process.
a. Get the word out about positive steps
b. Reward investment in the project
UPDA TE: See the update above. This is a long term task for the Promotions Work Group.
3. Create a plan and work with downtown property/business owners to promote unity and cohesiveness
as a means of having the downtown property/business owners. take ownership of not only their
individual property but the entire 'downtown experience'. Work with downtown. property
owners/downtown merchants to jointly plan special events so as to move from simply co-existing to
forming a cohesive, unified force working together to achieve mutual goals. Get downtown
merchants together to jointly plan/market business activities, sales and events.
UPDA TE: See the update above. This is a long term task for the Promotions Work Group.
4. Work with other event planners/holders within the community (e.g. College of S1. Benedict; S1.
Benedict's Monastery, S1. Cloud Independent School District, Downtown Association, etc.) to
coordinate events on an area wide basis, such as a downtown art crawl corresponding to a cultural
activity on the college campus. Keep those in town for special events in town a little longer by
coordinating ancillary events (tell people going to a performance at the College what their options are
for entertainment/eating afterward; tell those offering entertainment/eating options that an event is
scheduled help them jointly market coordinated response).
UPDA TE: See the update above. This is a long term task for the Promotions Work Group.
Urban Environs Work Group
Create a pedestrian-friendly place of destination.
Tasks associated with imolementation of strateaic olan
UPDA TE: The Urban Environs Work Group drafted design guidelines for the Downtown in 2007. The
design guidelines were approved by the EDA, Planning Commission and City Council and are now in
effect. The Urban Environs Work Group met in October and requested the Organizational Work
Group convene a 'work group summit' to determine ways in which the UE Work Group members
could continue to be of assistance to the revitalization effort.
1. Determine specifically what the urban environment and associated character should look like with
advice from urban landscape architect or other credible entity.
2. Develop design criteria such as traditional color palettes, awning styles, uniform signage
types/styles. uniform lighting styles, uniform building styles, roof lines, exterior building materials,
window styles, entryway styles, etc.
3. Determine what the ultimate size for downtown might be, list boundaries by streets; define the core.
4. Determine what types of facilities will 'anchor' the downtown. such as: park,school, government,
office, Post Office, banks, etc.
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5. Determine what building style is desired - not that each building is the same as the next, but what are
specific architectural elements that will define downtown structures such as:
a. Rooflines.
b. Windows: size, position, style, awnings.
c. Entryways.
d. Color palette.
e. Exterior building materials.
f. Signs.
g. Facility Lighting. .
6. Determine what streets and sidewalks might look like.
a. Where do people drive
b. Where do people walk
c. . Where do people gather
d. Where do people sit
e. What makes people want to linger, to talk, to explore
7. Determine how to best convey that vision to developers, business owners and city planners.
8. Think about how the 'downtown experience' for pedestrians that will be different depending on the
time of day, the day of the week, or the season of the year - even if a pedestrian is traveling along a
well trod path;. how can we provide opportunities for new experiences nearly every time a pedestrian
takes to the streets.
9. Determine how high density housing fits into the downtown.
Resource Development Work Group
Identify the overall financial needs associated with downtown revitalization (from improving public
facilities/amenities to assisting private sector in leveraging funds to capitalizing activities of downtown
revitalization work groups) and develop a fundraising plan that supports the revitalization effort.
UPDA TE: The Resource Development Work Group has been slow to get started. However, in 2007 the
work group met with the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls and developed a list of technical and
financial resources which was distributed to all property owners in the Central Business District.
Tasks associated with implementation of strateaic plan
1. Identify community initiative grants available through non-profit and state-wide programs for which
the S1. Joseph Downtown Revitalizafion initiative will qualify.
2. . Identify local partners interested in contributing financially to downtown revitalization and develop a .
plan that will enable local contributors to work together to ensure optimal benefit from local
contributions.
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3. Determine potential sources of public investment (e.g. tax increment financing, tax abatement, Small
Cities Development Program, low interest loan payments, revolving loan fund, revitalization zone,
etc.)
4. Plan, promote and conduct a variety of fundraisers as a means of capitalizing streetscape amenities
and public realm enhancements like street furniture, urban park, town square, landscaping, water
feature, banners, etc.
5. Research opportunities to promote structured parking facilities within the downtown (e.g. fee in-lieu
of parking proceeds used to establish public parking).
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CSAH 75 RENEWAL PROJECT
The EDA Board con'tiriued to discuss this item in early 2007. The project involved the future of the. CSAH 75
corridor in terms of uses, potential for redevelopment and aesthetics.
In 2006 the EDA compiled information related to the unique challenges/opportunities presented to potential
development/redevelopment projects in the corridor. Among items the EDA initially discussed were: (1) level
of financial assistance offered to establishments conducting redevelopment efforts of a sizable scale (2)
participation by the EDA in master planning the corridor and (3) participation by EDA in securing first right of
refusals for individual properties as a means of assisting with the combining of smaller lots into one larger lot
more conducive to commercial development. .
Following initial discussion a technical inventory of parcels adjacent to CSAH 75 between Second Avenue
NW and Third Avenue NE was. developed. The technical inventory included: (1) a map depicting the subject
area, (2) a spreadsheet containing pertinent information regarding parcels in the subject area and (3) a
pictorial directory of properties within the subject area. .
The EDA reviewed the inventory and noted their perception of attributes and challenges within the corridor
as follow:
Attributes
· Condition of roadway.
· Traffic mobility (at this point) appears to be sufficient.
· Good visibility from principal arterial- desirable for highway commercial use.
Challenges
· The pictorial inventory reinforces the perception of development within the corridor as haphazard.
· Commercial uses interspersed with residential uses.
· Infill opportunities are not unified.
· Parcels vary greatly in size.
· Lack of continuous frontage/backage roads offering access to commercial development.
· Aesthetics: inconsistent architectural styles, wide variety of building construction types/materials
employed, non-uniform setbacks and limited landscaping.
The EDA embraced the concept of promoting redevelopment within the identified corridor as a priority and
approached the Planning Commission and the City Council regarding their thoughts of a potential
redevelopment in the vicinity of College Avenue and CSAH 75. The EOA's interest primarily centered around
removing impediments to redevelopment within the corridor and to examining the potential for securing real
estate options on high priority properties with the intent of redeveloping the area.
In January of 2007 EDA Board Members discussed feedback the joint meeting with PC and CC members
held the previous fall. Following discussion, the EDA directed MDG to contact the owners of rental property
in the renewal corridor regarding their thoughts on redevelopment. potential. In addition, input from
residents/property owners regarding potential interest in joining a renewal effort in the Hwy. 75 corridor was
sought. Comments received from property owners revealed a lack of interest in a renewal project with some
owners of homesteaded property in the area being opposed to sale of property. Additional concerns were
voiced that any new commercial development/redevelopment proposed could saturate the market. The EDA
shifted thi~ project to a long-term goal and continues to occasionally discuss the concept.
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ADDITIONAL PROJECTS:
The St. Joseph EDA actively pursued other projects during 2007.
Preparation/Maintenance of Information for Distribution to Development leads
The EDA created and distributed information to development leads as requested throughout the year. The
informati(~m incl~des a summary of development -activity based on 9ity data and commercial/industrial sales
cased on data from the Stearns County Assessor's Office. All data reflected is part of the public record.
A summary of sample information created follows and includes~
1. A summary of current residential development activity, phasing and resulting increases in population.
2. A summary of historical commercial development activity.
3. A summary of residential building permit information from 2000 to 2006.
4. A summary of sales of vacant commercial acreage.
5. A summary of sales of commercial facilities.
6. A summary of sales of vacant industrial' acreage and industrial facilities.
Preparation of Inventory of Available Commercial and Industrial land and BuildinQs for Sale or
lease.
The EDA has maintained a database of information regarding available commercial and industrial properties
(forsale or lease). The database contains GIS information that is available with overlays of existing urban
facilitieslinfrastructure, orthophotos, topography, soil types, wetlands and more. The data is tied to Stearns
County's GIS database and includes information such as names of property owners, property identification
numbers, estimated market values, property addresses and more.
The EDA file includes electronic copies of:
1. Vacant commercial and industrial parcels available for sale within the community.
2. Commercial and industrial facilities available for sale within the community.
3. Commercial and industrial facilities for lease within the community.
4. A parcel by parcel inventory/examination of all properties within the B-1 Downtown Commercial
District zoning classification.
Participation in the Southern Corridor (Field Street) TAC
EDA consulting staff was pleased to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Southern Collector
. Street corridor study.
Participation in the Northern Corridor Task Force
EDA consulting staff was pleased to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Northern east/west
Collector Street corridor study.
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Promotion/OfferinQ of Financial Incentives Available
The EDA continues to offer the following incentives to qualified applicants.
Tax Increment Financina _
The EDA received and MDG reviewed two applications for the use of tax increment financing in 2007. Both
projects proposed use of redevelopment TIF in rehabilitating underutilized parcels within the Downtown. The
first TIF Plan was actualized and the facility is now under construction. The second project achieved initial
approval for the use of TIF but was ultimately sidelined by unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
In addition, EDA staff reviewed TIF concepts with a variety of business prospects. Among TIF districts
contemplated were economic development district(s), redevelopment district(s) and renovation/rehabilitation
district(s). Economic development districts have_ the shortest duration (eight years of payable increment)
whereas both redevelopment and renovation/rehabilitation districts can have a life of up to twenty-five (25)
years,
Tax Abatement
EDA staff reviewed tax abatement as an incentive with several business prospects this year.
Like TIF, tax abatement is a tool, which allows the City/EDAto reimburse the company a portion of property
taxes, which are generated within a specified period of time. The difference between TIF and tax abatement
is that with tax abatement the County and/or school district have an option to participate (with TIF
participation is mandatory). The amount of the tax abatement available depends on a number of factors,
including, but not limited to the financial need of the company and participation by County and school
entities. The term of tax abatement is up to twenty years depending on a number of variables.
Revolvina Loan Fund
The revolving loan fund, established in 2002 through principal and interest payments from a MIF granUloan
have been building the fund, which has a current balance of approximately $46,000.
EDA staff discussed the RLF with a few business contacts however no formal applications for assistance
were received. Formal loan fund guidelines were revised in 2007.
Minnesota Community Capital Foundation _
The City of St. Joseph/EDA has access to the Minnesota Community Capital Foundation (MCCF) through
Stearns Electric and Great River Energy. Throughout the year EDA staff have distributed information to
several development prospects regarding the fund. . Through the MCCF Great River Energy is able to offer
up to $1,000,000 to qualified projects for a variety of uses (including working capital) on reoccurring basis.
Development leads have not been interested in the MCCF perhaps due to the absence of interest savings.
St. Joseph Business District Facade Architectural Desian Grant Proaram
The EDAlCity Council created this grant program in 2007. Pilot projects are expected in 2008. The program's
purpose is to stimulate visible reinvestment in St. Joseph businesses. The program provides a matching
grant for actual design costs, up to $1,000 per property address, to commercial property owners and/or
merchants planning exterior building and landscape improvements. Approved projects will be funded on a
first-come/first-served basis until all funds are expended. -
Downtown Committee S'taff Liaison
The inaugural meeting of the Downtown Committee was held in June of 2005. MDG continues to provide
staff support and attends work group meetings on a consistent basis.
Bioscience Zone AcreaQe Allocation Application
St. Joseph participated in a joint application process for bioscience zone acreage allocation pursued by the
cities of St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. - Joseph, Sartell, Sa uk Rapids and Waite Park. MDG drafted and
submitted information to the St. Cloud HRA for inclusion in the joint application on behalf of the City of St.
Joseph/St. Joseph EDA.
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The application included a combination. of maps and narrative. One subzones containing approximately 80
acres were included in the application for acreage allocation; The acreage included a'mix of underutilized
parcels and vacant land. The narrative included a description of current outreach to commercial and
. industrial businesses including existing programs and.marketing strategies.
Proactive communication efforts: EDA to business community
A result of the City's Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program, a defined need to more frequently
communicate to business owners thorough a variety of methods including emails, articles within the
Newsleader and a prominent presence on the City's website was identified.
The EDA in .2007 conducted two mass mailing campaigns to all business owners within the City. One
campaign thanked business members for participating in 2006 BRE surveys, the other distributed survey
results to all business owners. In addition, the EDA mailed draft design guidelines and technicallfinaf)cial
incentives to all business owners within the Downtown. The EDA also advertised in the St. Joseph Visitor's
Guide and updated it's presence on the City of St. Joseph website. The City's profile available through the
State of Minnesota profile was also updated.
Completion of Market Research Study
The EDA participated in a market research study conducted by McComb Group. The study was concluded in
November of 2007. Major findings include:
ASSETS
. Factors that support retail and service potential in St. Joseph include:
. Strong household growth within St. Joseph trade area - more rapid than St. Cloud
MSA.
. Interstate 94, CSAH 75, CSAH 2 and CR 133 provide excellent access to St.
Joseph.
. College of St. Benedict and St. John's University have a combined enrollment of .
4,100 and a combined staff of 940.
. Average household income in St. Joseph trade area exceeds $65,000 in 2006
compared to $58,000 for the St. Cloud MSA. Average household income in the St.
Joseph trade area is projected to be near $70,000 in 2011.
. In 2011 a full 18.5% of the households in St. Joseph's trade area are expected to
have incomes above $100,000. .
. St. Joseph has a highly educated population with 28.1 % of the population over age
24 having college degrees and 10.4% having graduate degrees in 2006.
. St. Joseph's favorable trade area demographic characteristics and population growth rates provide
support for retail stores and services that are not currently located in the City.
. Retail sales in St. Joseph increased from $23 million in 1997 to $28 million in 2002 according to the
US Census of Retail Trade. This is an annual increase of 3.8%.
. The current trade area for downtown St. Joseph is capable of supporting an estimated 104,300 sf of
retail goods/services at this time. The same area is projected to support an estimated 135,900 sf of
retail goods and services in 2010 and 187,300 sf in 2016.
. Downtown St. Joseph is most suitable for retail, specialty stores, restaurants and services that cater
to students, staff and young adult customers along with personal services, business services,
medical offices and financial services where the service providers have a personal or business
relationship with their customers (e.g. beauty salons, dentists, insurance agents, real estate agents,
and lawyers). .
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· The Highway 75 retail area is suitable for auto-oriented uses, convenience goods retailers, retail
specialty stores that cater to residents within the entire trade area, services and large retail stores
(e.g. supermarkets, fast food, gas/convenience stores, building materials, auto parts, auto services,
furniture, floor coverings and other similar stores).
· CSB/SJU students have retail and service needs that are not being met by local businesses.
· CSB/SJUhost an estimated 137,000 visitors each year.
· As St. Joseph continues to grow and enhances its retail and service offerings it may serve as a less
congested, more convenient alternative than the West Division Street area.
· Favorite 'eat out' foods for CSB/SJU students & staff are: Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisines.
· Purchasers in St. Joseph tend to be first-time home buyers and primarily younger families.
· The current St. Joseph trade area includes: 16,818 persons and nearly 5,000 households.
Population and households in the current St. Joseph trade area is growing at a faster rate than the
St. Cloud MSA.
· Average household income ($65,448) in 2006 in the current St. Joseph trade area is 12.5% higher
than the St. Cloud MSA.
· The percentage of households with incomes above $75,000 and $100,000 are consistently higher in
the current St. Joseph trade area than the St. Cloud MSA.
· Total purchasing power for the current St. Joseph trade area was $163 million in 2005 and is
projected to increase to $207 million in 2010 and $348 million by 2020.
· The current St. Joseph trade area purchasing power for shopping goods is expected to increase
from $45.2 million in 2005 to over $57.5 million in 2010 and $96.8% in 2020.
· Absorption rates for services and retail merchandise in the current trade are are summarized in the
charts on the following pages. .
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SERVICE CATERGORY
Services
Personal Care Service
Beauty shops/nail salon
Drycleaning & Laundry Svcs .
Coin operated laundries
Drycleaning & laundry service
Other Personal Services
Recreation
Physical fitness facility
Professional Services
Automotive Repair & Maintain.
Carwashes
Subtotal
Medical
Healthcare
Offices of physicians
Offices of dentists
Offices of chiropractors
Subtotal
TOTAL RETAIL SF DEMAND
Large
2,474
3,200
3,010
5,241
36,147
5,886
5,168
5,168
5,168
Median
1 ,400
2,114
1,800
1 ,435
10,249
2,000
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1,800
1,800
1,600
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924
1,375
1,176
600
2,261
684
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990
990
990
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available upon request.
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ST. JOSEPH TRADE AREA SUPPORTABLE SPACE _ RETAIL
MERCHANDISE CATERGORY TYPICAL STORE SIZE (SF)
Large Median Small
Convenience Goods
Food Stores
Grocery Stores
Other Specialty Food Stores
Other Convenience Goods
Drug & proprietary stores
Hardware store
Liquor store
, ' Florist shops
Subtotal
Food Service
Full-service restaurants
Limited service restaurants
Snack and beverage places
Subtotal
Gasoline ServicelConvenience
Gas/convenience food stores
Subtotal
Shopping Goods
General Merchandise
Discount stores
Dollar store
Clothing Stores
Women's clothing
Family clothing
Furniture & Home Furnishings
Furniture & Home Furnishings
Floor covering
Electronics & Appliance Stores
Radio, TV & appliance stores
Other Shopping Goods
Sporting goods
Bookstores & newsdealers
Office Supplies
Subtotal
other Retail Stores
Building Material & Garden Spls.
Building material & supplies
Lawn & garden equipment
Outdoor power equipment
Retail nurseries, lawn/garden
Subtotal
Motor vehicles & parts
Auto parts, accessories & tires
Auto parts & accessories
Tire dealers .
Subtotal
TOTAL RETAIL SF DEMAND
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118,690 52,650 24,780
12,319 7,500 3,000
9,336 4,400 1,659
28,228 8,000 2,374
35,421 7,916 2,385
10,456 4,130 1,860
32,475 2,700 2,000
42,954 8,465 1,745
0 3,008 0
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TOTAL ESTIMATED SUPPORTABLE SPACE (SF
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25,845 13,200 7,791
7,459 2,440 1,502
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6,571 2,000 1,451
144,720 99,470 3,409
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LIABiliTIES
. Business establishments in St. Joseph are heavily concentrated in food service, convenience goods
stores, and services that provide local residents with limited choices.
. Students have retail and service needs that are not being met by local businesses.
· If a business wanted to locate downtown, there are no recognizable available development sites.
. Commercial development along TH-75 is occurring in a haphazard manner. Newer commercial
buildings have good visibility, but convoluted access. Both of St. Joseph's retail areas would benefit
from land planning that would focus on creating convenient access and tie these evolving
commercial areas together in a coordinated manner.
. Construction of a supermarket is the most important retail development that is on the horizon. It is
extremely important that St. Joseph initiate the planning activities that will permit other businesses in
St. Joseph to benefit from this investment when it occurs.
. West Division Street area's appeal is diminished by heavy traffic congestion that makes shopping
less convenient. As St. Joseph grows and enhances its retail and service offerings, it may serve as a
less congested, more convenient alternative for many shoppers.
. Downtown St. Cloud, Centennial Plaza, and Northgate Shopping Center are less competitive with St.
Joseph, but the young adult-oriented food services in 81. Cloud attract students from the College of
Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.
· Smaller communities outside of S1. Cloud are competitive with S1. Joseph. St. Joseph retailers
compete with retail stores and services in Downtown Sartell, Cold Spring, Richmond, Rockville,
Albany and Avon. With fewerretail stores and services, St. Joseph has less of a competitive impact
on these communities. S1. Joseph retailers are competitive with stores in St. Cloud as well as the
surrounding communities. St. Cloud, however, presents the strongest competition due to its size,
number a~d wide variety of stores.' .
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PROGRESS REPORT: GOALS FOR 2007:
Following were proposed EDA goals for 2007 with updates on progress toward goals and plans for2008.
EDA Work Plan:
Recommendations for Downtown Commercial (Re) Development:
1. The EDA should continue to promote rehabilitation of substandard properties and/or preservation of
structures for rehabilitation in the Downtown: Uses should be centered on activities dependent on
pedestrian traffic. .
~ Implementation: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority.
Update: EDA staff met with several contacts regarding potential developments in the downtoWn business
district throughout 2007. Information regarding individual properties and exchange of information between
leads seeking lease space and developer's seeking facility ownershipllease have been provided.
Redevelopment TIF information has been distributed to interested parties. A detailed inventory of downtown
parcels has been created and is on file.
2. The EDA should gauge business interest in participating in a commercial rehabilitation program and
if strong interest exists, consider the application for funding to the Small Cities Development
Program.
~ Implementation: The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority and City Council.
Update: The St. Joseph Business Fagade Architectural Grant Program was created and approved in 2007.
Pilot programs are expected in 2008.
3. The EDA should work with the College of S1. Benedict and the Chamber of Commerce to proactively
and consistently promote a downtown atmosphere that projects an image and ambiance associated
with St. Joseph's history and its association with higher education as a means of creating a distinct
identity for the City's downtown.
~ Implementation: S1. Joseph Economic Development Authority, College of S1. Benedict
and Chamber of Commerce.
Update: Implementation of the Downtown revitalization plan is underway. The EDA is central to support and
participation in the project.
4. Sponsor or work with community organizations and the Minnesota Green project to sponsor
downtown landscape and holiday light displays which reflect the interdependence of the City and the
College.
~ Implementation: S1. Joseph Economic Development Authority.
Update: See Goal # 3 update above.
Recommendations for Hiqhwav Commercial Developments:
1. Continue to encourage and promote efforts to achieve commercial redevelopment.
~ Implementation: Economic Development Authority.
Update: The EDA initiated the CSAH 75 renewal program in 2006. The program has been described in
further detail earlier in this report. The renewal program continued to be examined in 2007.
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Recommendations for Industrial Develooment
1. Existing industrial uses should be retained and new industrial development should be encouraged to
locate in existing industrial parks, and industrially zoned areas.
~ Implementation: Economic Development Authority and City Council. '
Update: EDA and staff continue to encourage industrial development via proactive outreach to development
contacts. Throughout the year information requests from contacts interested in industrial development have
been facilitated.
2. The EDA should continue to work with property owners to develop future industrial areas adjacent to
current industrial zoned land, to assure an adequate supply of industrial land is available for
development in the future.
~ Implementation: Economic Development Authority.
Update: A preliminary plat for a portion of the former Feld Farm was approved in 2007. The new plat
contains a mixture of industrial and commercial uses.
3. Industrial activities complementary to existing uses should be identified and the development of such
industries should be promoted and facilitated.
~ Implementation: Economic Development Authority and City Council
4. The Economic Development Authority should work with developers of new industrial parks to
develop covenants which provide for aesthetically pleasing and quality developments.
~ Implementation: Economic Development Authority.
Update: EDA staff continues to work with owners of industrial property zoned or guided for industrial
development.
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2008 EDA GOALS
The EDA has initially established the following goals for 2008. The objectives/strategies will be further
defined in the months of January and February, 2008.
1. Proactive participation with the Planning Commission, Park Board and City Council in preparing for
the County's construction of the CSAH 2 to CSAH 3 roadway segment in 2009. Proactive
participation lead by the EDA may include, but is not limited to, discussions of the timing of extension
of collector roadways and municipal utilities for servicing future commercial/industrial areas within the
general area of the-new roadway.
2. Examine how to proactively market St. Joseph opportunities within greater Minnesota.
3. Proactively participate in activities espoused by the St. Clol,ld Area Economic Development
Partnership.' .
4. Host listening/working sessions with business owners regarding opportunities provided by or
available through theEDA.
5. Examine and advise the Planning Commission and City Council regarding future neighborhood
commercial nodes adjacent to higher traffic intersections (Le. intersections of collector and/or arterial
streets) primarily servicing residential areas (e.g. near new school and adjacent to 20th Avenue).
6. Examine the feasibility of removing impediments to renewal efforts within aging portions of the CSAH
75 corridor.
7. Examine the potential economic impacts of four-year residency requirement at CSB/SJU and
function as information resource regarding economic impact of four-year residency.
8. Work with City leaders and administration to form a study group whose purpose is twofold. First, the
study group could establish to the best of their ability factual information regarding a four-year
residency requirement and distribute such information to decision makers and the public. In addition
the study group would encourage vibrant dialogue and provide a mechanism for sharing information
between decision-makers and stakeholders.
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CITY Of ST.. JOSEPH
www.cityofstjoseph.com
DATE:
- MEMO TO:
Judy Weyrens FROM:
Administrdtor .
December 12, 2007
Economic Development Authority
RE:
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
CSAH 75 Corridor Renewal Project
MdYor
AI Rdssier
Background:
For the few years the EDA has occasionally discussed renewal plans for the first tier of lots
adjacent to CSAH 75 between 2nd Avenue NW and 3rd Avenue NE. . .
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
Rick Schultz
Renee Symdnietz.
Ddle Wick
At the previous meeting the EDA requested additional information regarding potential
impediments to redevelopment in both the CSAH 75 corridor and the Central Business District.
The EDA specifically requested information on the following:
1. Location of. non-conforming uses within both commercial areas.
2. Location of parcels with inconsistent existing zoning and future land use
classifications.
3. Existing land uses that are inconsistent with planned future land uses.
Please find the following maps attached:
1. Non~conforming uses within the Central Busine~s District. These' uses are residential
within a commercial district. There are n.o discrepancies between existing zoning and
future land use. Non-conforming uses within the CBD are also inconsistent with future
land use for the district.
2. Non~conforming uses within the CSAH 75 'renewal corridor'.
3. CSAH 75 renewal corridor parcels with existing zoning classifications that are
inconsistent with future land uses.
4. CSAH 75 renewal corridor parcels with existing land uses that are inconsistent with
planned future land uses.
Action:
Review and comment.
2) College Avenue North, PO Box bbs . Sdint Joseph. Minnesotd .,b174
Phone ,20.,6,.7201 ~ ,20.,6,.0,42
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Non-Conforming Uses: CSAH 75
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CITY Of ST. JOSEPH
www.cityofstjoseph.com
Judy 'Weyrens
Administrdtor
DATE:
MEMO TO:
FROM:
December 12, 2007
Economic Development Authority
RE:
Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
Distribution of McComb Group Study
, .
MdYor
AI Rdssier
Councilors
Steve Frdnk
R.ick Schultz
R.enee Symdnietz
Ddle'Wick
Background:
At the November EDA meeting Board Members discussed short-term distribution of the final
market study from McComb Group LTD. '
In the short-term the following work items related to the McComb Study were identified:
1.Email the' market study to all members of the St. Joseph ,Chamber of
,Commerce.
2. Email to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce and other Chamber of Commerce
Groups with a request for posting on their website.
. 3. Request study be posted on the SCAEDP website,.
4. Email the study and attachments, to the Anderson Center (SCSU) and the McNeely
Center (CSB) request posting on websites and distribution as appropriate. .
5. Emall to alumnae associations of area colleges/universities with a request to make
available to alumnae.
6. Update City website re: EDA and business recruitment site.
The first five (5) items have been completed: However, it i~ noted the Chamber of Commerce
contact indicated the PDF copies could not be emailed and requested an online link reference
to forward as an alternative. .
Work on a business recruitment page On the City's website will begin shortly.
Action:
This item is for information only.
2)' College Avenue North' PO Box 668' Sdint Joseph. Minnesotd )'6'l74
Ph 0 n e j 2 0, j b j , 720 I 5e,x j 2 0, j b j . 0" 4 2
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College of Saint Benedict Residency Program
December, 2007
Currently, 81 percent of College of Saint Benedict students live on campus. Our residence halls and
campus apartments are at full capacity. We require first and second year students to live on campus,
and most juniors and seniors choose to continue living on campus. The college is in the process of
planning for a four-year required residency similar to most of our peer liberal arts colleges. The purpose
of such a program is to ensure that all students receive the full benefits of our Residence Life program, a
core part of the education at the College of Saint Benedict.
The college's goal for this four-year residency program is to house a minimum of 90 percent of CSB
students in campus housing. To meet our overall housing program goals we expect to need an
additional 150 beds on campus proper. The plan also calls for either the renovation or retirement of
some of our oldest student housing. We expect to fully implement the four-year residency plan in 2012
at the earliest.
Inquiries about College of Saint Benedict housing can be directed to Mary Geller, Vice President for
Student Development at CSB at 363-5601.
Please note: Saint John's University has its own plan for campus housing. Inquiries about Saint John's
University should be directed to Michael Connolly, Dean of Students at SJU at 363-3512.
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DenlopJtJe.t Partnership News
Decen1ber 2007 Edition
"If you discipline yourself, others won't need to. You should never lie, never cheat, never steal, and
you must earn the right to be proud and confident. You cannot live a perfect day without doing
something for someone who will never be able to repay you. Success is peace of mind in knowing
you did your best. "- John Wooden, legendary basketball coach.
BUSINESS LEADER PANEL TO KEYNOTE PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL
MEETING
A panel of local experts from business, industry, education and health care will
share their perspectives on growth and development at the Partnership's
annual meeting and breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, December
19 at the Kelly Inn, downtown St. Cloud.
Featured speakers include Dr. Earl H. Potter III, new president at St. Cloud
State University; Mike Nahan, CEO of Nahan Printing; Dan Berling, COO of
Goldleaf Plastics; and Dr. Terry Pladson, CEO of the CentraCare Health
System.
Partnership Board Chair.Bruce Gohman and President Tom Moore will share
their perspectives on organizational achievements and plans for 2008, as well.
For more information about the event or to register, contact Dorothy Kantor at
(320) 656-3801 or e-mail: gJS.9.ntQr.@.~.Q.a.Ra.rt:ne.r.$JJ!p',gQm
IT'S OFFICIAL: ST. CLOUD IS MOST LIVABLE CITY ITS SIZE IN THE USA
St. Cloud officials returned from London last week with two gold LivCom
awards, presented by International Awards for Livable Communities. The
LivCom Awards is the world's only competition forlocal communities that
focuses on environmental management and the creation of livable
communities by encouraging best practice, innovation and leadership
worldwide.
St. Cloud was declared the most livable city its size in the USA, second only to.
Kladno, Czech Republic, in the worldwide whole city competition. St. Cloud
also took top honors among all cities in Planning for the Future.
To learn more about what the awards mean and how St. Cloud will apply the
knowledge gained from this experience, Click Here-,
PARTNERSHIP STAFF WORKING WITH 32 ACTIVE PROSPECTS
At the Partnership's November board meeting, Development Director Henry
Fischer reviewed an analysis of marketing leads during the past two years.
During 2006 and 2007, the Partnership received inquiries from 141 prospects.
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Nineteen projects came to fruition in Central Minnesota over that period; 32
remain active and we expect ni.ne of them to land in the region in 2008,
creating an estimated 255 new jobs.
Of the remaining prospects, one third of them discontinued their site search,
expanded at their present location or their plans are on hold, due in part to the
economic slowdown, Seven projects landed in other Minnesota communities,
seven expanded in other states and 12 were discontinued due to factors. _
unknown to us. Five prospects were closed because they failed to secure
- investors, three were closed as a result of acquisitions or reorganizations, and
one company went out of business.
Much of the interest is centered on manufacturing, business services, call
centers, and bioscience/health-related businesses.
As a result of our enhanced marketing efforts, Partnership staff have
developed relationships with 87 site selection consultants and
commercial/industrial realtors who have expressed interest in doing business
in our region.
ENROLLMENT UP AT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
Fall enrollment at S1. Cloud State University is at 16,882, the highest in nine
years, according to the latest issue of the Sf. Cloud State Today newsletter.
Enrollment is up in all categories including students of color, international
students, graduate students, entering freshmen, and new transfer students.
Since fall 2000, the number of students of color at Sf. Cloud State has
increased by approximately 100 percent, bringing total student of color
enrollment to 6.8 percent of the student body.
"After that many years of steady growth, to see a jump again this fall is very
gratifying," President Earl H. Potter III pointed out. He credits ongoing efforts
to provide a welcoming atmosphere, student recruitment from some of the
state's fastest-growing ethnic groups plus continuing to offer programs that
inspire and help students have a successful college experience.
CENTRAL MINNESOTA MANUFACTURING LEADS THE STATE IN
GROWTH,
Central Minnesota's manufacturing sector continues to grow, according to a
new study prepared by DEED Labor Market Analyst Cameron Macht. In a
recent presentation to the Central Minnesota Manufacturing Partnership,
Macht pointed out that Minnesota manufacturers are projected to create 3,500
additional jobs between now and 2014 and 90% of them are expected to be
added here in Central Minnesota.
With just over 25,700 jobs, manufacturing is the largest employing industry
sector in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties. Nearly 16.4
percent of total covered employment in the region is in the manufacturing
sector, as compared to only 13 percent statewide and 11.5 percent in the 7-
county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Perhaps more importantly, manufacturing also has the largest industry payroll
in the region, representing nearly $1.05 billion in 2006 wages. In fact,
manufacturing provided 20.4 percent of the covered wages paid in our region,
surpassing the statewide industry average of 15.4 percent.
For more information about the Central Minnesota Manufacturing Partnership
research and presentation, please click:
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BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION VISITS SCHEDULED
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Partnership staff have scheduled a number of business retention and
expansion visits this month. Please contact Development Director Henry_
Fischer (320) 656-3816 or e-mail: bjj~_c.bJ:lr@~_Q~p~rtn~r.~h.ip.gQm if you would
like to participate. .
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE
Partnership Executive Committee, 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 5, Partnership Offices.
Quad County Economic Development
Professionals, 1:30-4 p.m., Minnesota Workforce
Center, St. Cloud.
Partnership Business Retention & Expansion
Committee, 2 p.m. Monday, December 17,
Partnership Offices.
Partnership Annual Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, Kelly
Inn, Downtown
St. Cloud.
OUR MISSION
The St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership, Inc., a public-private membership
organization, is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of the St. Cloud area. Our mission is
to generate high quality jobs and tax base by promoting and facilitating the growth of existing
businesses and the development of new businesses in key economic sectors.
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