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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 [08] Aug 27~. CITY OF ST. OSFPH 1 WwW.cityof stjoseph.com St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Meeting Notice Administrator Wednesday August 27, 2008 ~udy DUeyrens 3:00 p.m. City Hall Mayor 1. Call to Order. AI Rassier 2. Approval of Agenda. Councilors Steve Frank 3. Approval of Minutes. Rick Schulze a. Juty 23, 2008 Renee Symanietz Dale V(/ick 4, Accounts Payable and Financial Report. a. Approval of Accounts Payable b. Approval of Financial Reports i. July 2008 5. Business. a. BFA Grant Application -Kurt and Joanne Schneider b. Downtown Project 6. Board Member Announcements. 7. Adjournment. zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 phone 3zo.363.72oi Fax 320.363.o34z CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AURTHORITY Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Present: EDA Board Members Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen, Ken Jacobson, AI Rassier, Tom Skahen and Dale Wick. Absent: None. Also present: EDA Consultant Cynthia Smith -Strack of Municipal Development Group Chairperson Wick called the July 23, 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. 5-0. Approval of Minutes. Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the June 25, 2008 regular meeting. Motion by Jacobson, second by Heinen to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0. EDA Accounts Payable. Wick introduced the topic. Wick noted accounts payable for the month which totaled $2,302.74 for contracted services. Strack noted that the EDA portion of expenses relating to Council approved services (e.g. phone and mailing expenses) will no longer be included in the accounts payable listing since they are approved by the City Council and then a portion is assigned to each department and/or entity. Motion by Skahen, second by Jacobson to approve the EDA accounts payable for the month of July 2008 in the amounf of $2, 302.74. Motion carried 5-0. Financial Report. Wick introduced the agenda item. Wick noted the packet included refined reports which illustrate financial information in a more user-friendly fashion, as agreed at the previous EDA meeting. The reports are more concise and precise. Income and expense items contained in the reports reflect data as of the close of the previous month as opposed to mid-month data. Motion Heinen, Second Wick to approve the June 2008 financial reports as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Approval of TIF Disbursements. Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda topic. Strack reported the City received the initial settlement for 2008 property taxes. The first half payment includes revenue for TIF 1-3 (Borgert} and TIF 1-4 (Lohman). Finance Director, Lori Bartlett processed the payments and requests approval of the disbursement as follows: TIF 1-3 - Borgert/SKN: $10,849.72 and TIF 1-4 - Gohman/Vicwest (payment to lender: Minnwest Bank): $27,789.62. Strack further noted that associated information and documentation is attached to this memo. Motion Jacobson, Second Skahen to approve the TIF Disbursements as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Capital Improvement Program Requests - 2009 to 2013 Wick introduced the agenda item. Wick noted that at the previous meeting the Board discussed potential items to include within the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. Strack noted at the previous meeting the Board agreed additional detail and discussion regarding CIP requests was needed and directed MDG to further define potential programs for consideration at the July meeting. Strack referenced a description of capital improvement requests for the years 2009-2013 included in the EDA packet. Strack requested review and comment on the detail and consideration of a recommendation to the City Council. The Board reviewed the proposed five-year plan description and specifically discussed the concept of the Business Fagade Program. At issue was whether the proposed expanded program should continue to operate on a matching grant basis or be converted to a loan. The Board noted the relatively low program funding threshold and embraced the concept of continuing a matching grant. The EDA CIP requests total $60,000 per year. Motion Skahen, Second Jacobson to approve submission of the five year CIP request to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. Downtown Update Wick initiated discussion on the topic. Strack updated EDA members on two design meetings with property owners, design professional, building official, and EDA representative. Design concepts for building facades are expected to be available for the August EDA meeting. Director's Report Wick noted the report contained in the packet. Board Member Reports Rassier stated he expected the EDA's CIP requests would be a hard-sell to the City Council. Wick reported the City Council had addressed the concept of rural or urban design for the new section of CSAH 2/3. The City Council voted 3-2 for a rural section (road ditches vs. curblgutter) with the final decision resting on increased financial burden. Adjournment. Motion by Jacobson, Second by Skahen to adjourn the regular EDA meeting. Motion carried 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM. EDA Minutes -July 23, 2008 - ~. CITY OF ST. OS~PH 1 WWW. Cltyof stjose ph.com DATE: August 20, 2008 Administrator ~udy vUeyrens MEMO TO: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: Accounts Payable -July 2008 AI Rassier July Financial Reports Councilors A, Accounts Payable: Steve Frank Rick Schultz PAYABLE TO FOR AMOUNT MDG Contract Service -July 2,255.52 Renee Symanietz 2,255.52 Dale ~1(/ick Total Fund 150 Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable. B. Financial Reports: July financial reports for the EDA are following. The reports consist of: 1. Summary treasurer's report 2. EDA balance sheet 3. EDA revenue to date. 4. EDA expenditures to date. Action: A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports. zS College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 Phone 3zo. 363. 7zo1 Fax 3zo .363.o34z MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. 25562 WILLOW LANE NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 952-758-7399 FAX: 952-758-3711 staff(cDmunicipaldevelopmentgroup.com INVOICE City of St. Joseph Attn: Judy Weyrens City Administrator PO 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Invoice Date 08-10-08 Payment Terms: 30 days Customer ID #: STJ08ED Project July Economic Development Services See attached detail Amount: $1,925.00 Monthly contract fee 330.50 654.5 miles x .505 $2, 255.52 Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA Remit To: Municipal Development Group, Inc. 25562 Willow Lane New Prague, MN 56071 Dates-EDA July 2, 2008 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. C. Strack July 9, 2008 EDA Office Hours 9.00 hrs. C. Strack July 16, 2008 EDA Office Hours 7.50 hrs. C. Strack July 23, 2008 EDA Office Hours 9.00 hrs. C. Strack Total July, 2008 33.50 hours Total MDG, Inc. 2008 Hours through July, 2008 = 239.75 hours Thank you! We appreciated the opportunity to work with you! Check No. Date: ~r' , Principal St. Joseph Economic Development Authority Summary Treasurer's Report -Fund 150 July 2008 Balance as of December 31, 2007 (audited) 29,174.75 Year to Date Revenue: Interest Earnings 137.44 Transfers from the General Fund 28,000.00 Total Revenue 28,137.44 Year to Date Expenditures: Office Supplies (4.22) Municipal Development Group (13,230.60) Telephone (668.46) Postage (94.52) Travel and Training (7.26) Rentals (Postage Machine) (25.63) St. Cloud EDA Membership Dues (8,000.00) Total Expenses (22,030.69) Fund Summaries as of July 31, 2008: EDA Fund Balance -Fund 150 35,281.50 TIF 1-3 Borgert Products Fund Balance -Fund 155 5,410.69 TIF 1-4 St. Joseph Development Fund Balance -Fund 156 23,056.89 TIF 2-1 Millstream Shops and Lofts Fund Balance -Fund 157 6,138.76 Revolving Loan Fund Balance -Fund 250 51,391.39 a ~ o ~ .. a ao 0 0 N W O _ ++ W ~ o° Z N N 7 ~ ~ N ~ o ~ iMMs a O W H ~ V 1 W w ° ° ° ° ' o ~ 1 o 1 o 0 : n 0 ~ ~ O O ~ O 10 ~ R DD ER N OD N N ff! 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O O N O Z LL N N 00 n vs ' N 'i N 00 n O 0 0 v- CITY OF ST JOSEPH EDA Revenue Report Current Period: July 2008 FUND Descr SOURCE SOURCE Descr FUND 150 Economic Development Economic Development 36210 Economic Development 36300 Economic Development 39201 Economic Development 39201 FUND 150 Economic Development FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) 31050 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) 36210 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development TIF 1-4 St. Jce Development 31050 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development 36210 FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream TIF 2-1 Millstream 31050 TIF 2-1 Millstream 34150 TIF 2-1 Millstream 36210 FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund Revolving Loan Fund 36210 Revolving Loan Fund 36212 Revolving Loan Fund 39312 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund Interest Eamings Reimbursement Transfers from Other Funds Transfers from Other Funds Tax Increment Interest Earnings Tax Increment Interest Eamings Tax Increment TIF/MIF Deposit Interest Eamings Interest Earnings CDAP Loan Interest CDAP Loan Proceeds 2008 July 2008 YTD Budget 2008 Amt YTD Amt $3,000.00 $66.47 $137.44 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $66.47 $28,137.44 $0.00 $3,426.23 $11,420.76 $0.00 $23.82 $72.12 $0.00 $3,450.05 $11,492.88 $0.00 $9,319.92 $31,066.39 $0.00 $148.60 $673.89 $0.00 $9,468.52 $31,740.28 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $19.09 $163.73 $0.00 $19.09 $163.73 $0.00 $159.28 $863.54 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $159.28 $863.54 $3,000.00 $13,163.41 $72,397.87 08/20/08 8:05 AM Page 1 CITY OF ST JOSEPH 08/20/08 8:06 AM Page 1 EDA Expenditure Report Current Period: July 2008 2008 July 2008 Account Descr YTD Budget 2008 Amt YTD Amt FUND 150 Economic Development E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $1,360.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 1506500-151 Workers Comp. 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Prem. $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00 $4.22 E 150-46500-300 Professional Services $28,000.00 $2,302.74 $13,230.60 E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500.321 Telephone $1,200.00 $113.96 $668.46 E 150-46500-322 Postage $250.00 $0.00 $94.52 E 150-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expense $500.00 $0.00 $7.26 E 150-46500-340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-410 Rentals $0.00 $0.00 $25.63 E 150-46500-433 Dues & Subscriptions $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 E 150-46500.582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 150-46500-588 EDA Programs $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 150 Economic Development $46,260.00 $2,416.70 $22,030.69 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) E 155-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $121.44 $121.44 E 155-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $7.90 $7.90 E 155-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $7.53 $7.53 E 155-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $2.29 $2.29 E 155-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $1.76 $1.76 E 155-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 155-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $30.00 $30.00 E 1556500.622 lax Increment Payments $0.00 $10,849.72 $10,849.72 FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $0.00 $11,020.64 $11,020.64 FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development E 156-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $121.44 $121.44 E 156-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $7.90 $7.90 E 1566500.122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $7.53 $7.53 E 1566500.123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $2.29 $2.29 E 156-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $1.76 $1.76 E 156-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 1566500-340 Advertising $0.00 $30.00 $30.00 E 156-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $0.00 $48,510.20 $48,510.20 _. FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $0.00 $48,681.12 $48,681.12 FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream E 157-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 157-46500-121 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 157-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 157-46500-123 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 157-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 1576500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 1576500-317 Other fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 E 157-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $30.00 $30.00 E 157-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream $0.00 $30.00 $30.00 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund E 250-46500-455 Revolving Loan Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 l~ ~ CITY OF ST. OSFPH 1 W W W. cl Cy0 f stjoseph.com DATE: August 20, 2008 Administrator MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority ~udy Weyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group RE: Downtown Design Visits Mayor AI Rassier Background: As you recall, a `design team' has met with two business owners to create storefront concepts Councilors and answer questions. The `design team' is comprised of draftspersons, designers, code Steve Frank experts and EDA representatives. The purpose of the visits is to address potential (moderate) Rick Schultz facade improvements for building. Renee Symanietz Dale UUick Attached are facade update illustrations developed by a local draftsperson for the two structures. The draftsperson does not have the ability to add color to the drawings. Since the EDA will be paying for the illustrations, direction is sought on whether or not to continue to meet with property owners within the Downtown. Action: Direction is requested. 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JOSEPH WwW.cityof stjoseph.com DATE: August 20, 2008 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator ~„dy- ~eyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group RE: Mailing BFA Grant Application: Kurt & Joanne Schneider Mayor Richard Carlbom Background: The EDA has received an application for the Business Facade Architectural (BFA) Grant Councilors Program. As you know, the 2008 pilot program can fund up to five projects totaling $1,000 each. Steve Frank The matching grant is for architectural services relating to facade redevelopment or landscape visible from public rights of way. The EDA has previously committed to two projects, neither of A,I Rassier which have requested reimbursement at this time. 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 revitalizationlrenewal efforts ^ Will 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 firom 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 Request: Review of the application is requested. An schedule of compliance with program requirements is included in the following pages. Action: EDA consideration of the grant application is kindly requested. I "1 zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint. ~oseph, Minnesota 56374 Phone 3zo.36s.7zoi ~"ax 3zo.363.o34z St. Joseph BFA Grant Application Review: Kurt & Joanne Schneider Does the Proposed Activity Meet Eligibility Requirements? 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. X Property is exclusively residentlal. X 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 all the non-conforming 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 Ciry revitalization/renewal 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 in a private to public investment ratio greater than 2: t X Is the project consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Plan, and any other plans? X Will the project be completed within one year? i~' RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR ~~~ 3 ~ 2008 ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 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: ~~ f/i/ .~--~' Business Owner(s): ~ c.~.~~..~" ~' ~ Cf'~.C~7 /3~ Property Owner(s): ~ ~ ~ r ~ r ~ ~ / --~ ~~ NSF ~ Mailing Address: / T ~ ~ ~ C9 ~'/G- / ! °C~ ly L.,./4 ~~ Phone Number. ~,L U ~ ~ l:7 ~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q 9 Q ~ ~ T Fax Number: _~~(~ -~ 3 b ~ ~' V ~ T E-Mail Address: ~ U IL~ ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ ~ W ~ ~ ~ ~ '\ ~ V ~ ©~ ~ ( N r . `s~.J 1. On the attached page, please identity the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s) and/or property. 2. Based on the proposed im rovements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ ®~ O't7~ 3. If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate o you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? Yes ~_No If N,o~,.,byp what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner~Y ice- ~'-~ f /t-~Z~e,t~" yl C~ ~o -~Q %~c.~ err ~+ J ~~,~¢~ 0 4. If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? Yes / No If yes, Please list those concerns: _„~:, .` --~ ~-~ ~ g -~- ly 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 b further support your written project description. ,~ c 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. V Will positively contribute to the City's revitalization/renewal efforts. ~~Will eliminate~a blighting influence. ;~~~ Will result i a visible i provement that would not be made otherwise. ,f Je/ Result in ratio of p ' to in~restment to public investment greater than 2:1. ,.~` v The inforrnatiora._ n this ~ tion is accu the program critria• r t e St. Joseph Bu, Authorized Ag t: Title: G ~~ I have read, understand, and agree to comply with Facade Architectural Design Grant Program. -~ Mail or Deliver to. St Joseph Fagade itectural Design Grant Program, City of St Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North, P.O. 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' ~\y. d ~ d ~ ~ ~ -_ ~ ,~ ~ ~ i ~~ o ;` CJ ,<~- ~;~,:~ .,.~5`,a i, ~ ___... , `L ~~~ i ~~~ ... ~ ~ { .~ ~S u~ .~ .'~ , ~~. ~~ ~ -; -~ ',~, ., ~ ~-yo `'~ a ~,... ~- x~. ..~~ ,moo ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ a' ~ "~, d d v~Z d ~~ ~ ~ _.. _ . 2 ~~ .'~- ,7 ~~~. Y~ sue; ,~ S." ~s THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 ,~ ~. ~ 7 ~~ DEVELOPMENT GRQUP, INC. DATE: August 20, 2008 MEMO TO: EDA Board Members City Administrator Weyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group RE: Economic Development Activity Report Municipal Development Group, Inc. has been interacting with a number of prospects throughout the past several years. Following is a summary of activities that have transpired. If you have any questions on any of these or other projects, please do not hesitate to contact us at 888-763-4462. A project number has been assigned to protect the confidentiality of the businesses prospects. Proiect 01-E: This project involves the expansion of a service within the community. MDG has been keeping in touch with the project contact since 2001. Construction on-going. Project 03-A: This group of developers are contemplating a large highway commercial development in an area not yet annexed into the City. The development representatives have been consistently in touch with MDG since 2002. The property owners are currently working to re-draft concept plans as the request of a Council Member. The property owners are working with Project 07-J on concepts. Project 04-H: This project involves an underutilized commercial mixed use in the Downtown. Exterior maintenance issues on this building has been addressed since a joint meeting this past month. A BFA grant application and information regarding the revolving loan fund were sent to the property owner on August 13th at the property owner's request. Project 04-N: The project representative purchased property within Buettner Business Park in 2006. The project involves the relocation of a sole proprietorship from a dwelling to a dedicated industrial parcel. MDG spoke with this contact on July 23`d regarding property in another area of the community. Proiect 04-S: This project involves a large phased development. A preliminary plat for the initial phase has been accepted, however, the final plat has not been reviewed by the City. Final plat for this development will be before the Planning Commission in September. Proiect 05-F: This project involves construction of a supermarket in the City. The property owner is a party to a PUD agreement with Project 01-E. Construction of the supermarket is planned for 2009. ~y EDA Report -August 2008 Page 1 Project 06-G: This project involves the subdivision of a 32-acre parcel for industrial use. MDG continues to remain in contact with the property owner and property representatives, including most recently in person on August 19tH Project 06-H: This project involves the development of commercial/residential property adjacent to CSAH 75 and Millstream Park. MDG followed up with the property owner via email on August 13tH Project 06-I: This project involves the marketing of a 30-acre parcel adjacent to 20tH Avenue. The property owner and his real estate managers continue to occasionally discuss the project. The property remains on the market and is guided toward commercial use. Annexation of the property was abandoned due to stadium plans being withdrawn. Future land use plans were emailed to the property owner on August 20tH Project 07-A: This project involves the relocation of a wholesale business from another community. Strack emailed the project contact on August 13tH. The prospect noted they were going to address this issue in October but were favoring purchasing land and building versus continuing leasing an existing facility. Project 07-C: This project involves a property owner's desire to establish a presence in the City of St. Joseph somewhere in the vicinity of downtown. This project was extremely active one year ago but has since cooled. Strack continues to remain in touch with the project contact on an occasional basis. Project 07-G: This project involves a development representative's desire to relocate from the township to the corporate limits. The company has not yet secured property within the corporate limits. MDG continues to follow up on this lead on an occasional basis. Project 07-J: This project involves the development of a large amount of acreage adjacent to the I-94 and CSAH 2 intersection. Strack has been in weekly contact with development representatives and arranged a meeting regarding co-development opportunity with Project 03-A. The two prospects are currently working on a joint concept plan. Project 08-A: This project involves a development in close proximity to the downtown. The developer continues to refine development plans. Strack recently discussed the project with other staff members on August 13tH Project 08-B: This project involves the construction of a new service facility within the corporate limits. Strack remains in routine contact with the project representative including most recently on August 13tH via phone. Project 08-C: This local business owner contacted the City after learning of the BFA grant opportunity. Strack continues to discuss a potential downtown project with the business owner. Strack met with the property owner on July 23~d and the property owner submitted a completed BFA application on August 13tH 3c~ EDA Report -August 2008 Page 2 Project 08-D: This project involves facade and landscaping enhancement at a commercial structure located in the B-2 Highway Business District. BFA assistance has been requested and approved by the EDA. Strack mailed a follow up letter to the prospect on August 13'h regarding BFA reimbursement Project 08-E: This project involves facade of a commercial structure located in the B-2 Highway Business District. BFA assistance has been requested and approved by the EDA. EDA Report -August 2008 ~ ~ Page 3