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~. CITY OF ST. OS~PH 1 WWw.cityof stjoseph.com St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Meeting Notice Administrator Wednesday April 23, 2008 Judy ~eyrens 3:00 p.m. City Hall Mayor AI Rassier Councilors Steve Frank Rick Schultz Renee Symanietz Dale Wick 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Agenda. 3. Approval of Minutes. a. March 27, 2008 4. Accounts Payable and Financial Report. a. Approval of Accounts Payable b. Approval of Financial Report 5. Business. a. Review BFA Application Requests i. Daisy A Day ii. Gohman Construction b. Comprehensive Plan Update -Second Half Land Use c. Conceptual Use of Tax Abatement for Supermarket 6. Board Member Announcements. 7. Adjournment. zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 phone 3zo.363.7zoi Fax 3zo.363.o34z CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AURTHORITY Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Present: EDA Board Members Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen, AI Rassier, Tom Skahen and Dale Wick. Absent: Members, Ken Jacobson. Also present: Cynthia Smith -Strack of Municipal Development Group. Chairperson Wick called the March 26, 2008 regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:00 p.m. Agenda. Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda. No changes were requested. Moved by Skahen, seconded by Rassier to approve the agenda as presented. 4-0. Approval of Minutes. Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the January 23, 2007 and February 27, 2008 regular meetings. Wick noted the January minutes were on the agenda because a quorum of attending the January meeting was not present at the February meeting. Motion by Heinen, second by Rassier to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried 3-0 with Skahen abstaining. Motion by Skahen, second by Rassier to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2008 meeting as presented. Motion carried 3-0 with Heinen abstaining. EDA Accounts Payable. Wick introduced the topic. Wick. noted accounts payable for the month totaled $2,407.92 and included: $2,302.74 for EDA consulting service, $93.70 for telephone service, and miscellaneous office and meeting expenses. Motion by Skahen, second by Heinen to approve the EDA accounts payable for the month of March 2008 in the amount of $2,302.74. Motion carried 4-0. Financial Report. Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack noted she was to investigate and report back to the EDA regarding budgeted revenues; however, she inadvertently missed the item on the 'to do' list. EDA members postponed action on the financial report until the April meeting when clarification could be provided. Let's Go Downtown! Update. Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack stated community volunteers continue to plug away on our Downtown Revitalization Project. The Chairpersons of the workgroups met on February 27th to discuss the status of the project. The Chairpersons recommended all project volunteers get together to celebrate successes to date and announce a forthcoming summit where all volunteers could strategize as to next steps and/or priorities in the project. Strack reference a letter included in the EDA packet which was mailed to all Downtown Work Group volunteers. The EDA as a partner in the downtown project was invited to attend a celebration of progress on the project which was being held following the EDA meeting in the Council Chambers. -~ 'a Comprehensive Plan Update -First Half of Land Use. Wick introduced the agenda item stating that the CPU process was underway. Strack noted the Planning Commission is facilitating the Comprehensive Plan Update process and asking for EDA input regarding land use. A draft of the first half of the land use chapter was included in the EDA information packet for review prior to the meeting. The information contained in the CPU material for review included: analysis of existing land use by tax classification, potential infill/redevelopment areas, areas of stability/areas of change, and potential planning districts. The EDA discussed the material included in the information packet. Comments regarding the volume of acreage within the proposed planning area, the status of annexation discussions, and the potential for growth adjacent to I-94 were discussed. The EDA recommended the Planning Commission pursue redevelopment areas as identified in the draft materials and the Planning Commission include areas south of I-94 in the future discussion regarding guiding use of property. The EDA noted most of the growth should be located north of 1-94 unless petitions for municipal utility service are received. south of the freeway. Business Facade Architectural (BFA) Grant EDA Chair Wick introduced the agenda item and referred to the flyer included in the packet. Strack noted the program was highlighted in this month's city newsletter and that she'd like to kick off the program with a mailing to business owners. If authorized by the EDA, the flyer would be sent to business owners within the Central Business District and the Highway 75 corridor. Motion Skahen, second Rassier to authorize mailing of flyers to business owners in commercial districts. Motion carried 4-0. Board Member Reports. Rassier noted had changed employment positions and would keep the EDA updated as to potential scheduling conflicts with some EDA meeting dates. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned by consensus at 4:27 PM. EDA Minutes -March 26, 2008 ~ 2 - ~. CITY OF ST. OSFPH 1 ~ruv~.cityof stjoseph.com DATE: April 16, 2008 Administrator ~udy Weyrens MEMO TO: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: Accounts Payable -March 2008 & April 2008 (mid-month) AI Rassier March/April Financial Reports Councilors Steve Frank A. Accounts Payable: Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration. Rick S~hulrz Renee SymanietzPAYABLE TO FOR AMOUNT Dale D(/ick Pitney Bowes Postage 1.96 MDG Contract Service -March 2,302.74 Qwest Telephone April Phone Service 89.81 Total Fund 150 2,394.21 PAYABLE TO FOR AMOUNT Briggs & Morgan Legal Services for TIF 2-1 4,850.00 Total Fund 157 (Escrow) 4,850.00 Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable. B. Financial Report: Mid March/April financial reports for the EDA are following. The reports consist of: 1. EDA revenue to date. 2. EDA expenditures to date. 3. Check Register. 4. Fund Balances (Eton Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4 156 and RLF 250). Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports. zs College Avenue North PO Box b68 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 Phone 3zo .363i rToi Fax 3zo .363.o34z MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. 25562 WILLOW LANE NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 952-758-7399 FAX: 952-758-3711 staff@municipaldevelopmentg roup.com INVOICE City of St. Joseph Attn: Judy Weyrens City Administrator PO 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Invoice Date 04-10-08 Payment Terms: 30 days Customer ID #: STJ08ED Project March Economic Development Services See attached detail Amount: $1,925.00 Monthly contract fee - 38.25 hrs. 377.74 748 miles x .505 $2,302.74 Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA Remit To: Municipal Development Group, Inc. 25562 Willow Lane New Prague, MN 56071 Dates-EDA March 5, 2008 EDA Office Hours 7.50 hrs. C. Strack March 12, 2008 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. C. Strack March 19, 2008 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. C. Strack March 26, 2008 EDA Office Hours 9.00 hrs. C. Strack March 28, 2008 Site Plan CentraCare - in MDG office 4.25 hrs. C. Strack Total February, 2008 36.75 hours Total MDG, Inc. 2008 Hours through March, 2008 = 107 hours Thank you! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you! Check No. Date: . { ~~ _,/~~ / [. Principal Page 1 of 1 From Lori Bartlett <Ibartlett(a~cityofstioseph com> To "Cynthia Smith-Strack MDG, Inc." <cstrack@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com> SubjectEDA reports ..ra..........._nn...~..a.r....~......nn.nn_.c~ra_sae..n..a....nr..nrn....._......~.......~ .. ,...., This HTML message has styles embedded in it. Click here to SHOW the Styles. Report__as. sparn =. ,;- ID4 1~.,,~ Ba ance Sheet.pdf [14 KB) Cynthia, The EDA treasurer's reports are attached. You will notice most of the expenditure budget as spent. I do have a budget transfer request on the Council agenda to move the Community Development Director budget to the EDA fund in the amount of your contracted services. I will make the budget transfer after Council approves. Enjoy the sun and fun! Lori Bartlett Finance Director City of St. Joseph 0-320-363-7201 f--320-363-0342 lbartlettna citvofstjoseph com www. cit~ofstjoseph com http://webmail.bevcomm.net/hwebmail/mail/message.php?index=2423 7 4/ 16/2008 CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Revenue Report Current Period: April 2008 1fTD SOURCE SOURCE Descr Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget FUND 150 Economic Development 36210 Interest Earnings $3,000.00 $311.28 $2,688.72 10.38% 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 $3,000.00 $311.28 $2,688.72 10.38% FUND i55 TfF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36210 Interest Eamings $0.00 $62.28 -$62.28. 0.00% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $0.00 $62.28 -$62.28 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development 31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $501.52 -$501.52 0.00°k FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $0.00 $501.52 -$501.52 0.00% FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream 34150 TIF/MIF Deposit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 36210 Interest Eamings $0.00 $136.82 -$136.82 _.... O.OD% FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream $0.00 $136.82 -$136.82 ,: 0.00°k FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund 36210 Interest Earnings $0.00 $633.25 -$633.25 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 $633.25 -$633.25 0.00% $3,000.00 $1,645.15 $1,354.85 54.84% 04!15/08 9:00 AM Page 1 CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Expenditure Report Apri12008 2008 2008 YTD April 2008 % of Account Descr Budget 2008 Amt YTD Amt Balance Budget FUND 150 Economic Development E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $1,260.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,260.00 0.00°k E 150-46500-122 FICA Contributions $80.00 $0.00 $0.00 $80.00 0.00°h E 150-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $20.00 $D.00 $0.00 $20.00 0.00°k E 1.50-46500-151 Workers Comp. Insur. Prem. $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 0.00°k E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00 $4.22 $495.78 0.84% E 150-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $2,302.74 $9,058.08 -$9,058.08 0.00% E 150-46500-303 Engineering. Fee $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 6.00% E 150.6500-304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00°~ E 150-46500-321 Telephone $1,200A0 $89.81 $364.28 $835.72 30.36°10 E 150-46500-322 Postage $250.00 $0.00 $50.39 $199.61 20.16% E 150-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $500.00 $0.00 $7.26 $492.74 1.45% E 150-46500-340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00% E 150-46500-433 Dues & Subscriptions $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 100.00°k E 150-46500-582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00_ 0.00°~ FUND 150 Economic Development $18,260.00 $2,392.55 $17,484.23 $7 75.77 95.75% FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) E 155-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $D.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 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 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible $0.00 $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 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°k E 155-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°k E 155-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°~ E 155-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 155-46500-600 Debt Service -Principal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°k E 155-46500-611 Bond Interest $O.OD $0.60 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°fo E 155-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°h FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development E 156~t6500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°h E 156-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00°~ E 156-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 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 $0.00 $0.00 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°k E 156-46500-132 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $O.OD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% E 156-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 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 $0.00 _ $0.00 .. $0.00 .,.. $0.00 0.00% FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% Od/15/08 9:00 AM Page 1 AccountDescr FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream E 157-46500-101 Salaries E 157-46500-121 PER,4 Contributions E 157-46500-122 FICA Contributions E 157-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer E 157-46500-124 Wellness Benefit E 157-46500-125 Medicare Contributions E 157-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible E 157-46500-131 Health Insurance E 1576500-132 Dental Insurance E 157-46500-133 Life Insurance E 157-46500-134 Disabiliy Insurance E 157-46500.300 Professional Services E 157-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens E 157-46500-340 Advertising FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream CITY OF ST JOSEPH 04/15/08 9:00 AM Page 2 EDA Expenditure Report April 2008 2008 2008 YTD April 2008 % of Budget 2008 Amt YTD Amt Balance Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 .0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00. $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $4,850.00 $4,850.00 -$4,850.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00.. 0.00% $0.00 $4,850.00 $4,850.00 -$4,850.00 0.00% $18,260.00 $7,242.55 $22,334.23 -$4,074.23 122.31% ~v CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Check Register CHECK # Search Name 040073 MENARDS 040081 MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP 040086 PITNEY BOWES 040090 QWEST-LONG DISTANCE 040091 QWEST-TELEPHONE 040135 QWEST-TELEPHONE 040163; ~ .. 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LL LL lL LL ph-HHF= p Z LL LL O 0f9 N N ER N O ti m n 0Efl 609 609 069 ,. 609 ~ N n 0000 0 (fl ~ ~ ~ . 069 - ~ r N dn9 N n 0 00 : O € O X006?- N ~ ~ 7 O 1~ ~ N 69 ER 0) G~ C C y C ~ O m N .O (0 ~ 7 .~ ~ LL U ~ N Q'y~ L ~ ~ ~ m°~on U 5 Z a °o Onc~° O O ~ ~ CV aaa0 O to O t0 N N N N C9 C9 C9 C9 lL 7 C LL O C C C C f0 ~ lL ll IL LL J C C C C C rn f0 07 07 (0 C p J J J J p a j j 'j '~ ~ X 0 0 0 0 0 N y y y y N p ~ ~ ~ ~ p LL LL CITY OF ST. JOSEPH WWW.CItyOfStjOSeph.COm DATE: April 16, 2008 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator ~udy ~eyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group RE: Mailing BFA Grant Applications Mayor Al Rassier Background: The EDA has received two applications for the Business Fagade Architectural (BFA) Grant Councilors Program was created last year and included in the 2008 budget. As you know, the 2008 pilot Steve Frank Program can fund up to five projects totaling $1,000 each. The matching grant is for architectural services relating to facade redevelopment or landscape visible from public rights of Rick Schultz way. Renee Symanietz Dale Wick As you know, BFA program oversight and authority for grant approval was delegated to the EDA. The EDA is to review and approve grants based on the following guidelines on a first come, first served basis: 1. A project for which an application has been received will only be reviewed if it is filled out completely and accompanied by photographs illustrating subject building(s) and property. 2. Multiple property owners must submit separate applications for each property/project. 3. Any business owner under a lease who submits and application must obtain and provide written consent of the property owner. 4. Preference will be given to projects which: ^ Will positively contribute to the City revitalization/renewal efforts • WiA eliminate a blighting influence ^ Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise ^ Demonstrate a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1 5. Project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plans and other applicable plans. 6. Projects must be completed within a timely manner from date of official project approval (i.e. one year with a maximum extension of an additional six months). As indicated, dollars are limited and reimbursement will be made after project improvements are completed, and reimbursement requested. Review of Requests: Review of each of the applications is included in the following pages. Action: EDA consideration of the grant applications is kindly requested. zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 ' Phone 3zo.363.7zoz1 Fax 320.363.0342 J THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ~~ St. Joseph BFA Grant Application Review Does the Proposed Activity Meet Eligibility Requirements? f Yes No Not Applicable Criteria X Will all work be done on the exterior of the building/property and result in a publicly visible improvement? Will work be in accordance with the. City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the X Downtown Revitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. Will all required permits be obtained? Will work include the correction of any known exterior building code violations? ,~ Is construction work on the project in progress or was it performed prior to project approval? If so the project will not be eligible for funding. Will funds be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, y doors, and/or site landscaping resulting in a publicly visible improvement? Please note other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. X If stgnage is involved, is it in connection with a facade improvement project? Does the project fall into one of the following categories? If so, the property is not eligible for the BFA grant. X Tax delinquent property. X Property with delinquent special assessments. X Property in litigation. X Property in condemnation or receivership. X Property is tax exempt. X Property is exclusively residential ?: Property is zoned industrial Property is considered non-conforming to the City's Code of Ordinances (unless the proposed improvements are X intended to correct al{ the nonconforming issues). Does the Proposed Activity Meet Approval Guidelines? Yes No Not Applicable Criteria X Has a complete application been submitted to the EDA? X Are multiple property owners involved? If so has each property owner submitted a separate application for each property/project? Although requests are not required to meet the following, preference will be given to projects resulting in: X Projects that positively contribute to the City revitalization/renewal efforts X Projects that eliminate a blighting influence X Project resulting in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise - Projects that result in a private to public investment ratio greater than 2:1 y Is the project consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Plan, and any other plans? X Will the project be completed within one year? -s ~~ DECEIVED APR 4 7.2008 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH APPLICATION FOR ST: JQSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT FACADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM ** Please read attached program criteria carefully before completing the application ** ** Please remember to include photos of your building(s) and/or property as they relate to the types of improvements indicated on this application. ** Business Name: ~ ~: Property Address: ~~ / G U~ ~L)„t: G~-~+G /V, /'~• l,./7~C.~1~, /~iL Jr6J~ 7~ Business Owner(s):. /C~G~ -~ Property Owner(s): //~IffC,~1 •~- Mailing Address: ~D /~~ b .~ ~,~~~~ wiz. $Ia3~S/ Phone Number: ~~d .. ~~3 ~ l~~el~ _.._.-. - Fax Number: E-Mail Address: ~~t~c'~ dfriGrr,-~ ~`fYi,~ ~'~'/~SYJ.~~~.. 1. On the attached page, please identify the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s) and/or property. 2. Based on the proposed improvements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ ~L7l~U. °" 3. If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate, do you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? _~Yes No If No, by what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner 4. If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? Yes ~No If yes, Please list those concerns: ~~ PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please provide an accurate and thorough summary of your project. The photographs taken of your building(s) and property will assist in a visual manner to further support your written project description. u / ~i v r/ ~~?l p O L /~CfJU l'~ Gt~ir~ i ft_. 7 h~ /~U r/11~C_, c.~ ~2 f /,v Vie. v ~ ~ ~- 6~C'~~ ~rQ ,o~ ~~.. 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Will eliminate a blighting influence. ~_ Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise. _~ Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1 8v~ /C.li'i?~ .. ~Se, C'v~ZS•`~~- ~JS ~~`e- "~~ -f'hi~,~ ~i-it~~Gi//' -~'t~'i, 5/ Lv~ Kw o ~ ~~ G/? G~~S~! The information on this application is accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with ~ ~~ the program criteria for the St. Joseph Business Facade Architectural Design Grant Program. Authorized Agent: /~~ ^~;_Yyir~~ Title: ~f~h-~ti Mail or Deliver to: St. Joseph Facade Architectural Design Grant Program, City of St. Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North, P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph MN 563T4 ~ j y ~' „~~r,,t: Dater / ~ r~ ~= St. Joseph BFA Grant Application. Review Does the Proposed Activity Meet Eligibility Requirements? L~~L; l~'1 Ind Gt. ~'~ Yes No Not Applicable Criteria „ Will all work be done on the exterior of the building/property and result in a publicly "~ visible improvement? Will work be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the X Downtown Revitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. Will all required permits be obtained? Will work include the correction of any known exterior building code violations? X Is construction work on the project in progress or was it performed prior to project approval? If so the project will not be eligible for funding.. Will funds be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, X doors, and/or site landscaping resulting in a publicly visible improvement? Please note other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. " X If signage is involved, is it in connection with a fagade improvement project? Does the project fall into one of the following categories? If so, the property is not eligible for the BFA grant. X Tax delinquent property. X Property with delinquent special assessments. X Property in litigation. X Property in condemnation or receivership. X Property is tax exempt. >; Property is exclusively residential. X Properly is zoned industrial. Property is considered noncontortning to the City's Code of Ordinances (unless the proposed improvements are X intended to correct all the non-conforming issues). Does the Proposed Activity Meet Approval Guidelines? Yes No Not Applicable Criteria YES, BUT PROJECT STARTED - Has a complete application been submitted to the EDA? X Are multiple property owners involved? If so has each property owner submitted a separate application for each property/project? Although requests are not required to meet the following, preference will be given to projects resulting in: '~ Projects that positively contribute to the City revitalizatioNrenewal efforts X Projects that eliminate a blighting influence X Project resulting in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise x Projects that result to a private to public investment ratio greater than 2:1 Is the project consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Plan, and any other plans? X Will the project be completed within one year? NOTE: Inquiry from Bruce re: program received on Friday, March :8th following his reading o' an article in the City Newsletter that was mailed on March 21. Building permit filed Feb. ?9th and approved March 18th. k~ RECEIVED APR 0 4 2008 APPLICATION FOR ~CiTY OF ST. JOSEPH ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DtSTRtCT FACADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM ** Please read attached program criteria carefully before completing the application ** ** Please remember to include photos of your building(s) and/or property as they relate to the types of improvements indicated on this application. ** Business Name: Property Address: ~~ Business Owner(s): Property Owner(s): vz, O, Mailing Address: ~ ~ ~~ ~C. ~~~ Phone Number: ;~-O'" ~~'.~ `~70 Fax Number: `~ ~-©~ ~~ _ ~f ~ E-Mail Address: 15hc~~c 1 ai vL~eG,is-ivz . G dm. 1. On the attached page, please identify the s ecif~ im rov~ents you are proposing for the building(s) and/or property. ~i~e ,~ ~a~~`L`7 U{~~v il~i ~s 2. Based on the proposed impro ements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ ®17 3. If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate do you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? Yes No If No, by what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? Yes No If yes, Please list those concerns: ~~, t PROJECT DESCRIPTION Py ~r~ „~ Will positively contribute to the City's revitalization/renewal efforts. _~ Will eliminate a blighting influence. Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise. Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1. The information on this application is accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the program criteria for the St. Joseph Business Fagayle Architectural Design Grant Program. Authorized Agent: Title: ~_/_d~ L'/~ri th ~P ~^ Mail or Deliver to: St. Joseph Facade Architectural Design Grant Program, City of St. Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North, P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph MN 56374 Date: ~ - y "~ ~ ~~ Please provide an accurate and thorough summary of your project. The photographs taken of your building(s) and property will assist in a visual manner to further support your written project description. Based on the description of your project and your motivation for wanting to make these improvements, please place a check mark next to those project preference item you feel your project meets. ~~~ ~~.~ ..~,-~ Blak WNI yQ ]" RIEpW Ir r?plyrood~ ~Typiral Wall Seclial 2 Aocerlt Bend Detall A3 A3 3 Awning Detail A3 ' z ~ .sn. a t M~wvaw rNp 2z4 Wse~ CMU W~ tie ivp.ame Front Ylew Side Yaw Cut-Oul ~~ ~ ~ v Q N C V C n B! 5s~ /o ~ ~ V WJ 0N~ z w Rc V 31 4 Comer Band DI#HI 6 Tap BandRruse Detail 8 Sapper Detail Sheet No. "~ ~ A3 ~. CITY OF ST. OS~PH l WwW. cityof stjoseph.com , DATE: April 16, 2008 Administrator MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority ~udy Weyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group RE: Comprehensive Plan Update Mayor AI Rassier Background: As you know, the City Council has initiated the update of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan. The Councilors Comprehensive Plan is the umbrella document that guides overall redevelopment and growth Steve Frank within the City of St. Joseph. Rick Schultz Renee Symanietz The Planning Commission is facilitating the Comprehensive Plan Update process and asking for EDA input regarding land use. Attached is a draft proposed mission statements and land use Dale Wick goals/policies. The Planning Commission would like your input on the draft text. Action This item is for information and comment. z'S College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 Phone 3ao. 363. 7ao~~ Fax 3zo .363.o34z LAND USE The vision for future growth and development of land forms the basis of this plan. As defined throughout various public input efforts, refined by the St. Joseph Planning Commission and stated in the Introduction to the Comprehensive Plan, the following Visioning Statement is the guide for the development of this element of the Comprehensive Plan: COMPREHENSIVE TASK FORGE TO REFINE THIS STATEMENT AT April 23rd MEETING OPTIONS: !n 2030 St. Joseph will be a place Loved by those who live, work, shop, and play there. The City wilt be true to its roots as a historic, safe, small town while offering diverse cultural, social, recreational, and commercial opportunities. In 2030 St. Joseph will be a place with a diverse tax base, a historic downtown, a variety of natural resources, and infrastructure sufficient to support commercial, industrial, and residential growth. !n 2030 St. Joseph will continue to be a City on the rise which embraces its history, quality of life, and diversity of land uses. In 2030 St Joseph will continue to be a City on the rise which embraces its history, qualify of life, and diversity of land uses by embracing: • .Organized, well managed growth, • Livable, safe surroundings, • Diverse, robust tax base, • Diligence in resource preservation, and • Vibrant, friendly Downtown. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 2 LAND USE.... IX. LAND USE PLAN & DISTRICT PLANS A. LAND USE PLAN -GENERAL Changes in land use are inevitable and fundamentally variable. Sometimes within a community, the pace of change may be nearly imperceptible; other times the pace of change may be so swift it's unsettling or daunting. Furthermore, land use change may take a multitude of forms. For example, change within a single community could include new housing development, new industrial development, decline in structural conditions within the original townsite, and/or movement of `downtown' businesses to highway commercial corridors. St. Joseph is a rural growth center with a distinctive downtown, a growing number of residents, a potential for future highway commercial, and assorted park/recreational opportunities. The City has set for the foAowing policy plan intended to guide future growth and redevelopment within the City. GOAL #1: FLEXIBLE, CONNECTED, AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH Objective A: Proactively collaborate with adjacent local units of government, educational institutions, and regional entities to manage growth. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should collaborate with Stearns County and St. Joseph Township to help ensure land use decisions in areas likely to become urban in the future are not counter-productive (e.g. development of subdivisions with decentralized water/sewer facilities in the orderly annexation area). 2. The City should continue to plan for necessary infrastructure improvements through a capital improvement plan and by reviewing proposed subdivisions to determine: a. Impact on existing and future transportation facilities, b. Impact on existing and future surface water management systems, c. Adequacy of park facilities within the proposed development, d. Appropriateness of the proposed use(s), e. Adequacy and quality of proposed sanitary sewer and water facilities; and, f. If sufficient capacity is available within proposed sanitary sewer and water facilities to service the proposed development. g. Adequacy of administrative and/or community services (i.e. general government, public works, police/fire protection, etc). 3. The City should take measurable steps to implement the Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. 4. The City should collaborate with Stearns County and St. Joseph Township to minimize conflicts between agricultural and non-farm land uses through local ordinances and official controls. 5. The City should require staging plans be submitted with all requests for concept plan and/or preliminary plan/plat approval so as to monitor improvement needs/timing and volume of vacant acreage. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 17 ~~ LAND USE 6. The City should concentrate public investment in projects which achieve multiple goals such as commercial revitalization, environmental restoration/preservation and housing stock diversification. 7. The City should adopt Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) management ordinances and implement a maintenance program (consistent with Minnesota Rules -Chapter 7080-7083). Objective B: Recognize and embrace the vital link between land use and transportation and multi- modal facilities. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should plan and provide for a locally and regionally interconnected system of roadways, pedestrianways and bicycle facilities. 2. Prior to making land use decisions, the City should: (a) Consciously review planned local and regional transportation systems and how they relate to the type and intensity of both the land uses proposed and existing/planned transportation system purpose and type; and, (b) Promote connections between housing and centers of employment, education, retail and recreation uses. 3. The City should adopt improved design principles to support better access and traffic management and collaborate with MnDOT, Stearns County and the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization to provide for proper access management measures. 4. The City should continue to study the need for and feasibility of alternative transportation services and facilities including, but not limited to: Metro Bus Service; allowances for bicycle lanes/routes within new subdivisions or in conjunction with road reconstruction; park and ride facilities; ride share programming, and the like. Objective C: Work with local and regional partners to conserve, protect and enhance the regions vital natural resources. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should conserve natural resources - particularly surface and groundwater resources -and protect vital natural areas when designing and constructing local infrastructure and planning land use patterns. 2. When making land use decisions, the City should refer to policies relating to protection of environmentally sensitive or significant areas and water quality policies contained in Chapter Two of this Comprehensive Plan (Physical Profile). 3. The City should request consultants preparing plans and specifications for new municipal facility construction projects consider Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (MSBG). 4. The City should consider implementing MSBG in new municipal facility construction projects. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 18 ~- LAND. USE 5. The City should address MSBG in development manuals or site plan/subdivision review criteria and provide MSBG educational materials to residents and builders. 6. The City should consider completing a local natural resource inventory which could identify the precise location, quality, and quantity of resources within the City and the annexation area. Such information can be used to prioritize areas for protection/preservation as urban development occurs. The City could investigate partnering with other agencies (e.g. watershed management organizations, educational institutions, etc) as a means of lowering the cost of conducting the inventory. 7. The City should work with property owners to consider conservation of high quality or locally/regionally significant environmental and/or cultural resources. Objective D: Encourage inf+ll development and redevelopment where possible to maximize the public's investment in infrastructure. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should pursue public/private partnerships designed to assist with either the removal of existing buildings that .have exceeded their useful life or the revitalization of structures where possible. 2. The City should advise property owners/potential developers of appropriate re- uses for under-utilized properties. The City should support infill development on vacant lots within existing urban areas by reviewing zoning ordinance requirements which may restrict such development, including but not limited to: allowing mixed uses in a variety of areas, reducing requirements for setting aside areas to devote to parking, allowing a larger floor area to lot ratio, and providing for development and structures which are sympathetic in scale and bulk to neighboring uses. 4. The City should continue to support and guide the "Let's Go Downtown!" revitalization effort. The City should consider the development of a renewal corridor plan for previously established areas abutting CSAH 75 as identified in Map 4-2 at the close of this Chapter. The corridor renewal plan should strive to provide convenient access to commercial nodes clustered around the CSAH 75 and College Avenue intersection. Such commercial clusters should provide for commercial development that is compact and focused as opposed to a lineal strip of commercial use throughout the corridor. The corridor plan should also define potential alternative access (frontage/backage road) to such clusters and the long-term function of secondary intersections (e.g. College Avenue and Ash Street intersection; College Avenue and Date Street). Finally, the corridor plan should allow for mixed uses adjacent to highway commercial nodes as a means of capitalizing on existing infrastructure and transitioning from higher intensity commercial uses to lower density residential uses. 6. The City should consider proactive participation in redevelopment efforts in the Central Business District as illustrated on Map 4-2 at the close of this chapter. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 19 ~U LAND USE Several blocks within the CBD contain a mix of commercial, student rental homes, and owner occupied dwellings. As demand for student rental houses changes (due to changes in on-campus residency requirements) the City will have an opportunity to function as a catalyst for conversion of properties to more useful purposes.. Vacant student rentals could be converted to: higher density residential developments; city parks, downtown greenspace and/or public plazas/courtyards; and/or public or private parking facilities. Grant programs, local financial incentive programs, and private investment will be crucial to offsetting the costs for redevelopment of underutilized parcels. Objective E: Protect the integrity of existing, stable neighborhoods as illustrated in Map 4-3 at the close of this Chapter. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should monitor the quality of housing stock and enforce codes and ordinances relating to outdoor storage, residential parking, landscaping etc. 2. The City should attempt to reduce through traffic volumes on local residential streets while developing a collector street system which collects traffic from local streets and .brings it to major transportation corridors and/or areas of commercial/public interest. 3. The City should strive to limit non-residentia{ land use intrusions into residential neighborhoods and require appropriate buffering and/or screening between non- compatible land uses. 4. Require infill residential units to be compatible in use and scale with the surrounding neighborhood. 5. Restrict home occupations to businesses customarily found in homes which employee only household residents and that do not sell products or services to customers at the premises. GOAL #2: FAVORABLE CHOICE OF HOUSING OPTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Objective A: Provide for a diverse array of housing types and housing locations so as to prevent the polarization of the community into one age or income group. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should pursue the development of safe, healthy and attractive residential environments which offer a broad choice of housing options including sufficient life-cycle housing options, sizes and values contributing to a diverse population and various income levels. 2. The City should make a conscious decision to provide land appropriate for a variety of affordable and life-cycle housing options. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 20 5~ LAND USE 3. The City should approve and permit proposed housing developments in light of population forecasts, existing housing stock and current and future community and regional needs, as appropriate. 4. The City should work with local social service and healthcare providers to gauge the continued adequacy of local housing and services conducive to retaining aging adults in the City and responding to changes in demographics. 5. The City should consider allowing higher density residential land uses adjacent to arterial roadways, near community services, between commercial nodes (in conjunction with open space preservation) and/or as tiered transitional land uses (higher intensity to lower intensity). Objective B: Support activities that support and promote local employment opportunities. Policy/Recommendations: The City should support increased population density within the downtown. The City may choose to investigate the conversion of student rental houses to more productive, higher density residential uses in conjunction with the pursuit of revised residency requirements by the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development grant programs such as the Small Cities Development Program may be useful in converting student rentals in the Central Business District to higher density housing options. 2. The City should consider investment in the development of 'shovel- ready' industrial and commercial sites which are platted and improved. 3. The City should provide for the preservation of existing and development of new commercial/industrial land uses as a means of complimenting the quality of life, developing local employment opportunities and diversifying the tax base. GOAL #3: PRESERVATION OF SMALL-TOWN ATMOSPHERE, COMMUNITY IDENTITY, AND HISTORIC CHARACTER Objective A: Work to ensure the City of St. Joseph continues to be a community with its own distinctive character and sense of place. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should retain existing places and spaces where people gather and interact, especially within the Central Business District (i.e. Downtown}. 2. The City should embrace efforts to preserve and brand the Downtown as the historical focus of the community's heritage through its "Let's Go Downtown!" revitalization program. 3. The City should consider allowable uses, design guidelines and mixed use opportunities within the Downtown as a means of providing for amulti-functional, pedestrian-oriented Downtown core. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 21 _~ ,,~. LHND USE 4. The City should deliberately strive to establish and retain government/social services, the post office, the library, educational facilities and other places of assembly within the Central Business District. 5. The City should adopt environmental preservation standards which protect prime examples of landscape characteristics such as the Sauk River corridor, woodlands, and wetlands which have historically defined the scenic (visual) and physical qualities of the City and region. 6. The City should review structure siting guidelines as they. relate to the development of commercial nodes and related uses adjacent to the Highway 75 corridor so as to promote the corridor as an aesthetically pleasing and balanced reflection of community values and priorities. 7. The City should require infill development in previously built-up areas be sympathetic in scale and bulk to existing development within the immediate area. For example, redevelopment in the Central Business. District should be designed to place buildings forward on lots, have parking in the back of the structure, and require minimum densities similar to existing development (e.g. 90% of the lot may be required to be covered by structures). In another example,. infill development in residential neighborhoods within the original townsite could be required to be similar to the existing housing styles -either single story or two story, depending on what is most prevalent. 8. The City should work with Downtown property owners to implement design guidelines developed by the Urban Environs Work Group in conjunction with the "Let's Go Downtown!" project. Objective B: Retain the spirit of a small town. Policy/Recommendations: The City should pursue activities that encourage interaction of community participants on a reoccurring basis. Such activities may include but are certainly not limited to, planning communitywide events or activities, outreach to community .members so as to seek superior participation in public decision- making processes, and nurturing of civic and community organizations so as to cultivate their long-term health and viability. 2. The City should continue to invest in educational and medical facilities and opportunities which are historically a cornerstone of the community's spirit and purpose. 3. The City should collaborate with education resource providers so as to continue to support preservation and advancement of educational resources which are critical to retaining families and children in the community. 4. The City and/or EDA could work with business/property owners and/or the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce to develop unified promotional events to attract customers to the downtown or highway business corridors. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 22 7 ~ ~_y~ LAND USE GOAL #4: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE Objective A: Create a sustainable community. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should retain existing places and spaces where people gather and interact, especially within the Central Business District (i.e. Downtown). 2. The City should consider educating property/business owners of the advantages of planned landscape design and the benefrts of incorporating of greenspace, courtyards and gathering places within new development and redevelopment efforts. 3. The City should provide and plan for public facilities/uses needed to support current and future growth such as a new city, a library and police department expansion as well as future educational facilities. 4. The City should avoid decisions potentially leading to the polarization of the community into one age group, income group, or educational level. 5. The City should continue to pursue economic development activities designed to increase wealth in the community whether related to increased investment in the by its existing members or by attracting new members to the community. 6. When making land use decisions the City should review and relate the request to the future land use map, vicinities grouped as being areas of stability or areas of change, and areas guided toward redevelopment or reinvestment. Objective B: Provide park, trail, and recreational opportunities in a responsible and responsive manner. Policy/Recommendations: 1. The City should maximize existing park facilities and recreational opportunities by seeking proactive operation and maintenance of such facilities and opportunities. 2. The City should require the development of parks, trails and/or sidewalks (sidewalks should. be adjacent to collector streets) to service neighborhoods and provide access to other community amenities such as places of commerce, educational facilities and larger community parks. 3. The City should continue to require park land dedication and fees to add parks and recreational amenities in new growth areas. 4. The City should create planned .trail and/or sidewalk connections from neighborhoods to parks and linkages between parks. 5. The City should continue to monitor the need and provision of park and recreational amenities for all age groups such as playground equipment for children, athletic fields for adults, and passive recreation for seniors. 6. The City should collaborate with the school district to provide for joint use of school/park facilities. City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan, 2008 Chapter 4, Page 23 ~~~ . ~ CITY OF ST. OSFPH j vuww.cityof stjoseph.com DATE: April 16, 2008 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator ~udy ~Ueyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group RE: Concept Discussion: Tax Abatement for Supermarket Mayor AI Rassier Background: The EDA has received a request for support of the concept of using tax abatement in Councilors conjunction with the development of a supermarket in the 8-2 Highway 75 Business District. The development of such a use is not imminent and the end user does not yet own property Steve Frank within the corporate limits. Rick Schultz Renee SymanietzThe individual requesting this conceptual discussion has requested anonymity at this time. Dale Vick Like TIF, tax abatement is a tool which allows the City/EDA to reimburse the company a portion of property taxes paid which are generated by new investment. The term of tax abatement assistance varies depending on the project need but cannot exceed twenty years. The difference between TIF and tax abatement is that with tax abatement the County andlor 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 supermarket concept includes construction of a new mid-size grocery (i.e. 15,000 - 20,00 SF) and possibly a pharmacy on a vacant parcel adjacent to CSAH 75. Action: Discussion and direction on the concept of supporting new commercial development with tax abatement is kindly requested. zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 phone 3zo.363.72ortj~ Fax 3zo.g63.o34z FYI . ~I Apri12007 Page 1 of 3 For St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership Click Here: HOME PAGE y, _....,«w~r>~~. ,5`f, ~'lattd rtFec~ f~~dmrs~rtc~ .~cv~t~}~~va~r~r Pp~tnrrs~'ip 3Trws April 2008 Qyote of the Day "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. " --Will Rogers, American Cowboy and Humorist. BUSINESSES AWAIT MIDYEAR EXPANSION AFTER ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN Sixty percent of St. Cloud area businesses expect an increase in economic activity later this year as business conditions are expected to moderately improve here in Central Minnesota. The latest St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report published in the April issue of ROI Magazine said area businesses expect the current economic slowdown to continue awhile, with mixed opinions on whether or not a recession exists or is on the horizon.. The QBR report is compiled by St. Cloud State University economics professors King Banaian and Rich MacDonald and is co-sponsored by the Partnership and the St. Cloud Times. To see an online version of the report, and other stories about business development in Central Minnesota business development stories featured in ROI magazine, sign up at wwry.romagaz_.inemn today. ATTENTION COMMERCIAL REALTORS, SITE SELECTORS, ATTORNEYS! Are you acommercial/industrial real estate professional or an attorney who could use three hours of continuing education credits? Consider attending the Partnership's spring seminar on "Financing and Incentives for Commercial and Industrial Development." The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at the Wildfire Restaurant in Eden Prairie. Registration is only $50 and includes athree-hour seminar featuring St. Cloud area speakers plus continental breakfast and luncheon. To view the agenda and register CLICK.._HERE. For more information contact Dorothy Kantor at (320) 656-3801, a-mail: d.kantor(a,scapartnership.com. The Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education has approved this course for 3.0 hours of professional development credit; 3.0 hours of real estate CEUs has been applied for, as well. Sponsors for this event include - ~T`, !L~~ TOTE 1~R~IT. http://www.scapartnership.com/Enews.htm ~~ 4/16/2008 Apri12007 • THE PARTNERSHIP ST. CLOUD: ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE ANQ START A BUSINESS St. Cloud is listed among Fortune Small Business magazine's list of the Top 100 communities in the U.S. in terms of quality of life and entrepreneurship. To Team why, click._here. ST. CLOUD - STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ~ SET TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Page 2 of 3 The City of St. Cloud is Central Minnesota's vibrant, growth-oriented regional center with plenty of bright spots on the horizon.. Learn more at Mayor Dave Kleis' annual State of the City. message at 12 noon Tuesday, April 8 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud. For a personal invitation from Mayor Kleis, clck...her...e.. IMAGINE STARTING A BIOSCIENCE COMPANY ... IN RURAL MINNESOTA? John Reid, CEO of AbbeyMoor Medical, Inc. launched ~!!~~., his medical device company from his motor home and settled in nearby Parkers Prairie, MN, with help from ~~~~~ ~~.~~~,~~ the St. Cloud RAIN Fund. To learn more, attend the next Science Initiative After Hours from 4:30-6:30 p.m. t~a~ ~'"~~~`~~~~~~ at St. Cloud Technical College. The event is free and open to business and community leaders who have an interest in the Science Initiative of Central Minnesota. To learn more about the event and other bioscience news, please visit the latest issue of Bioscience Link. HERE'S THE LATEST INFO ABOUT MINNESOTA'S WORKFORCE ~~ w~NKE N~AN ~~~ri_r>rtica t°~ziij,~. .~~ -~~ _~ ~~tKl°UliC;lr CEVTE~ ~5"~Tkhi http://www.scapartnership.com/Enews.htm 4/16/2008 April 2007 The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has just released its annual Minnesota Workforce Facts book. Developed for the state legislature, this annual publication provides a brief overview of Minnesota's economy and labor market. To see an online version, cl.c...k__here. RECYCLE YOUR OLD COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS ON EARTH DAV Do you have an old computer, monitor, keyboard, TV set, or outdated electronic equipment you would like to recycle? Here's your chance! The annual United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota Electronic Waste ~.AI~Ta.I ~~-Y ~~~~-Y~~-Y Recycling Event is schedu~ed for 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in the 3 Street North entrance to the Crossroads Center Parking Lot in St. Cloud. Drive through and dispose of laptop and desktop computers, monitors, fax machines, printers, cellular phones, Ns, DVDs and other video display devices. ~+~ttti~~J Laptops and cell phones are free; individual rate -15 j;~r` cents/Ib, business rate - 50 centsAb. Cash, credit , ~ ~ >>~; ~n„d~~~n~~~,rr; cards and checks payable to United Cerebral Palsy will be accepted. For more information call (320) 255-6140. CALENDt~I~. OF EVENTS - S~iVE TILE DATE Page 3 of 3 ^ Partnership Executive Committee, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Apri12, Partnership Offices. ^ Mayor Dave Kleis' St. Cloud "State of the City" Address, 12 noon, Tuesday, Apri18, Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center, 913 W. St. Germain, downtown St. Cloud. ^ Partnership Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, Partnership Offices. ^ Partnership Real Estate & Site Selector Seminar, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17, Wildfire Restaurant, Eden Prairie. ^ Science Initiative After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, St. Cloud Technical College. ^ Marketing Committee, 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Apri130, Partnership Offices. OUR MISSION The St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership, Inc., apublic-private membership organization, is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of the greater 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. i http://www.scapartnership.com/Enews.htm ~ ~ 4/16/2008