HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05a] Participation in Gateway Commons Master PlanningAdministrator
Judy Weyrens
Mayor
Al Rassier
Councilors
Steve Frank
Bob Loso
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick
EDA
Carolyn Yaggie-
Heinen
Ken Jacobson
Al Rassier
Tom Skahen
Dale Wick
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Date: March 17, 2010
Memo To: Members of the EDA
City Administrator Weyrens
Memo From: Cynthia Smith - Strack, MDG, Inc.
RE: Master Plan for Gateway & Walz Property
Background:
Approximately 18 months ago I met with Michelle Allen from JLG Architects at the request
of the Gateway Commons Developers. At that time the EDA had discussed participation
(financial) in assisting with the master planning process.
After meeting
The Gateway
Developers are requesting consideration by the EDA of participation in the Master Planning
effort. The Walz representatives would like to know if the EDA will participate.
Discussion on this request is kindly requested. It is noted EDA's Capital Improvement
allocation for budget year 2010 was set at $20,000. The EDA assigned the capital funds for
'revitalization' projects including the BFA grant, land /streetscaping, rental conversion, and
projects applicable to the construction of new CSAH 2.
Given proposed unallotment of local government aid is seems logical to expect the capital
improvement allocation will be reduced. At this time the EDA has approved an expenditure
of $1,000 for participation in finalizing the "St. Joseph Professional Plat ". This expenditure
is from the Fund 150 "engineering" line item and not from the capital fund. I've consulted
with the City Administrator regarding participation in the Master Planning process at a level
equal to that for finalizing the aforementioned plat (i.e. $1,000). The City Administrator
notes the EDA is authorized to spend up to $1,000 without City Council approval. The
Administrator further indicates the proposed use of capital funds is consistent with
departmental goals and policies.
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Participation in the Master Planning effort could further the 2010 EDA goal of:
"Continue to work with property owners seeking development of land adjacent to
proposed CSAH 2 including, but not limited to, seeking federal EDA funds to
install utilities in said areas”
Action:
Review and comment on the request for participation in a Master Planning process is
kindly requested.
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