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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 [09] Sep 11Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Friday, September 11, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Marge Lesnick, Linda Sniezek, Jim Graeve. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: EDA Director Chad Carlson. Extension of Municipal District Boundary' Extension of the Municipal Boundary EDA Director Chad Carlson presented a resolution of the Planning Commission recommending the extension of the Municipal District Boundary. He stated that State Statute requires the Planning Commission to review all proposed expansion areas in relation to the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The extension of the District is needed due to the recent annexation and expansion plans of Borgert Products. The Boundary needs to be extended by 17 acres, to encompass all the Borgert property. Carlson clarified the following: 1. The total project is expected to be 4.8 million (1 million in building; 3.8 in equipment) 2. The maximum district term in 9 years, however, it is anticipated to be finished sooner. 3. The expansion will add approximately 8 new jobs with a salary range of $ 22,000 to $ 38,000 4. The proposed tax increment is a "pay-as-you-go" method 5. Local contribution is anticipated to be between $ 2,600 to $ 3,000. This contribution is not a cash layout, rather a waiver of fees. Carlson also stated that many of the above points will be included in the Developer's Agreement which will be reviewed by both the City Council and Economic Development Authority. There being no further comments or questions, Kalinowski made a motion to accept the following resolution extending the Municipal District Boundary. Approval is recommended based on the booklet prepared by Advanced Resources entitled: Development Program for Municipal Development District No. 1, dated September 11,1998. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PLAN CONFORMS TO THE CITY PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCALITY AS A WHOLE WHEREAS, Development District No. 1 Plan modification dated September 11, 1998 has been submitted to the St. Joseph Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.126 subd. 1; and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission has reviewed said Plan to determine conformity of said Plan to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the municipality. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Joseph Planning Commission, that Development District No. 1 Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the municipality as a whole, and the Commission recommends approval of the Plan to the City Council. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:15 p.m. Ju y Weyrens Deputy Clerk