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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 [12] Dec 1212-12-01 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Present: Bruce Gohman, Mayor Larry Hosch, Bob Loso, Mike Deutz, Ross Rieke Also present: Joanne Foust, Municipal Development Group and Leo Buettner. President Gohman called the meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 4:10 p.m. Minutes: Moved by Loso seconded by Deutz to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2001 EDA meeting as presented. Minutes were approved 5:0. The minutes of the August 8, 2001 meeting will be presented at a future EDA meeting for approval. Update of the Protective Covenants for Buettner Business Park (a.k.a. St. Joseph Business Park). A copy of proposed amendments to the Protective Covenants for Buettner Business Park (a.k.a. St. Joseph Business Park) were reviewed. Foust noted that John Scherer, City Attorney, also reviewed the covenants and proposed changes and suggested the following: 1. The establishment of a setback for any areas used for outdoor storage, something similar to a greenspace, and 2. That the owner of Spring Green be contacted regarding the proposed changes. Deutz suggested the setback for outdoor storage and fencing comply with the Zoning Ordinance setbacks. The following amendments were also discussed: Section 1.02. Term of Covenant: Buettner requested the second sentence be amended from "During the initial 10-year term of these covenants, they may be terminated only with the written consent of one hundred percent (100%) of the property owners and the consent of the EDA.", to "During the initial 10- year term of these covenants, they may be terminated only with the written consent of eighty percent 80% of the property owners and the consent of the EDA." The EDA concurred. Section 3.01; Buettner questioned the provision which allows the EDA sixty (60) days to review and act on a plan submitted for review. He requested a shorter time period. The EDA noted state statutes provide sixty (60) days for planning action and they would like to remain consistent with statutes. Buettner agreed to leave this as stated. Section 3.02: Landscaping along parking lots was discussed briefly. It was determined the language would remain as written. Section 3.05: Acceptable Construction Material. The EDA requested this section read as follows, "All construction of new facilities shall consist of pre-cast or cast tip up concrete walls, concrete block (painted or decorative), post frame/steel frame with a concrete block or poured concrete complete perimeter foundation with frost footings extending a minimum of eight inches (8") above the final grade, and stick built construction. Pre-finished architectural metal panels with a minimum twenty (20) Year manufacturer color-fast warranty, may be used as a construction material, provided the requirements of Section 3.06 are adhered to. Surface painted metal and unfinished metal panels are not permitted as acceptable construction materials. Section 3.06: Exterior Building Standards. The EDA and Buettner agreed to the following addition to item (b) Natural Stone or Cultured Rock. 12-12-01 Page 2 of 3 Sections 4.02 to 4.06: The EDA and Buettner concurred with the removal of these sections relating to Air Pollution, Noise, Odors, Dust and Other Particulate Matter and Smoke and replacment with the statement, "Any activity or operation shall conform to Minnesota Rules Chapters 7002-7030 (as may be from time to time amended) relating to air quality standards. Air quality standards apply to emissions of noise, odors, particulate matters, etc.)." Section 5.03. Outdoor Storage Screening. The EDA and Buettner agreed to the following language for Section 5.03, "Outdoor storage of equipment and materials directly related to the use of the principal building, provided the storage area does not exceed seven (7) times the gross floor area of the principal building and the area is contained within and screened with an eight (8) foot high chain link lathe fence. Outdoor storage and fence setbacks shall conform with the City's Zoning Ordinance regulations." The EDA requested a copy of the revised proposed Covenants be forwarded to Spring Green for review and approval as well as included on the February agenda of the EDA for final review and approval. Marketing Material Updates In an effort to further market and promote the sale of the highway commercial and industrial lots within the St. Joseph Business Park, as well as within the community, MDG, Inc. prepared a marketing folder of information and a direct mailing list to send information on the community to. Foust requested EDA Commissioner comments and suggestions on the marketing data, noting a few areas need to be updated such as the length of the airport runway, etc. EDA members reviewed the information and provided the following comments; (1) change the distance from the city to the St. Cloud airport to fifteen miles, (2) Include the increased price per acre in the St. Joseph (Buettner) Business Park, and (3) narrow the list of commercial industrial realtors to a select number within the St. Cloud area and active metro realtors. Commissioners felt the information would be beneficial in recruitment of businesses and response to leads. Rieke excused himself from the meeting at 5:05 p.m. 2001 Annual Report to the Council In accordance with the EDA Bylaws, the EDA is required to submit an annual report to the City Council on its activities. A draft report was included in the packet for EDA input. EDA members noted the following changes to the report, (1) Inclusion of the December 12, 2001 meeting on the meeting list, (2) Modification of the prospect list to reference the business prospect by letter or number to protect their confidentiality, (3) Inclusion of Tamm Photography on the list of commercial building construction in 2001 and (4) Inclusion of the EDA Goals which were adopted as a result of meetings with Jeff Schlingman from the Partnership. Project Updates: A report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's packet. Foust also provided the following updates: 1. TIF 1-3 SKN Properties-Borgert Project- The county has resolved the issue with unpaid tax increments to the City and has the funds in their appropriate account. MDG has requested the TIF distribution be made to the City in the next week to allow the increment payment to be paid to the Borgert's in fiscal year 2001, avoiding problems with 2001 TIF Reports and obligations of the TIF note and developers agreement. 2. Two parties are seriously interested in 4-5 acre parcels in St. Joseph Business Park. The north %2 of Lot 1, Block 1 and the west %2 of Lot 2, Block 1 are under consideration for purchase agreements over the winter with spring construction proposed. Both have inquired 2 12-12-01 Page 3 of 3 about the Minnesota Investment Fund loan program and one has inquired about TIF or industrial revenue bonds. EDA members requested future project updates reference projects via a number or letter, again to protect their confidentiality. Next Meeting The next official meeting of the EDA was scheduled for February 20, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. This will be the organizational meeting of the EDA with the election of officers for 2002. Adjournment Moved by Hosch to adjourn; Seconded by Duetz. All voted in favor of adjournment, the EDA meeting adjourned at 5:25 p. m. L/,i~~'"' _~ 3