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2001 Annual Report of the St. Joseph EDA
The following activities and events occurred during the calendar year of 2001.
2001 Appointments:
The following appointments to offices were made at the February 14th, 2001 EDA meeting:
Chair: Bruce Gohman (At-large representative, term expires 2006).
Vice Chair: Larry Hosch (Mayor, term expires 2003).
Treasurer: Ross Reike (At-large representative, term expires 2007).
Secretary: Bob Loso (Council representative, term expires 2002).
Member at Large: MiI<e Duetz (term expires 2005)
Meeting Dates:
The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority met 13 times during the year 2001. The meeting dates
were as follows:
February 14, 2001 April 11 , 2001 December 12, 2001
May 2, 2001 May 16, 2001
June 20,2001 July 11, 2001
July 18, 2001 July 23, 2001
August 8, 2001 September 19,2001
October 17, 2001 November 21, 2001
Mission:
The mission of the EDA is to provide a professional management program which assists commercial
industrial and commercial development activities that minimize impacts to the environment, transportation
system, municipal water and sewer and financial resources for the City of St. Joseph and surrounding
townships.
2001 Projects/Activities Summary:
· Spring Green Development: 4,500 square foot facility in St. Joseph Business Park.
· 81. Joseph Community Marketing Brochure completed.
· 2002-2003 Strategic Plan developed with assistance from the SCEDP's Jeff Schlingman.
· EDA Director resignation in July.
· Municipal Development Group contracted to provide economic development service.
· S1. Joseph Farmer's Market received an Initiative Foundation Grant.
2001 Prospectsrrechnical Assistance/Coordination
The EDA members and their staff/consultants worked with a number of commercial and industrial
businesses during 2001. Businesses have been identified with a project number to protect the
confidentiality of the company, which is sometimes a concern while they explore expansion opportunities.
· Project #01-A: Assisted an industry with technical assistance for a proposed expansion. Met with the
company representatives and state representatives to discuss financing programs to assist with their
expansion project. Provided TIF projections and site information.
· Project #01-B: Assisted an industry with technical assistance for a proposed expansion. Met with the
company representative, provided TIF projections and grant/loan information, site and community
information.
· Project #01-C: Assisted the company with their proposed expansion at 30984 Joseph Street.
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· Project #01-0: Met with commercial business to discuss EOA assistance. They are in their initial
stages of planning an expansion project.
· Project #01 E: Assisted the commercial/service business with site and utility infonnation. A 2002-2003
project is planned.
· Project #01-F: Assisted a commercial realtor with information relating to available sites, utilities, etc.
for a 2003 commercial construction project.
· Project #01-G: Tanner Systems relocated to an 8,000 square foot building on Lot 10 Renne
Addition, St. Joseph.
· Project #01-H: Comtrac: Assisted with infonnation on lots in St. Joseph Business Park. The
company decided to locate in another community due to timing issues.
· Project #01-1: Assisted this industrial/commercial business by providing infonnation on the St. Joseph
business park. Also assisted by exploring various financial programs to assist the company, which
hopes to sign a purchase agreement over the winter for spring construction of an estimated 12,000
square foot building on a 4 to 5 acre lot.
· Project #01-J: Provided the developers of this proposed commercial project with infonnation on the
community.
· Project #01-K: Assisted the company with potential sites for a future proposed expansion of a
manufacturing/commercial facility.
· Project #01-L: Met with the commercial representative regarding possible expansion of their facility
and re-use of their existing facility. Identified potential sites and zoning/parking requirements to
accommodate their plans.
· Project #01-M: Assisted the company with information on available sites, zoning, financial programs
and the community.
· Project #01-N: Met with company representatives and provided infonnation on a potential site and
utility costs to service the site. Project is proposed for 2002.
· Project #01-0: Assisted the industrial business with information on St. Joseph Business Park and
financial programs available to assist with the project. Provided with infonnation on TIF and the
State's MN Investment Fund. Provided with a sample purchase agreement which is anticipated to be
signed early in 2002 with a proposed 40,000 square foot building proposed for construction in the
spring, 2002.
· Project #01-P: Provided the light manufacturing company with infonnation on the community,
available sites and zoning requirements. They are analyzing building needs prior to proceeding with
site selection in various communities.
Building permits were let for the following commercial and industrial projects in 2001:
· Spring Green construction: Value $143,000.
· Autobody 2000, Inc. construction: Value $280,000.
· St. Joseph Meat Market expansion: Value $4,000.
· Riverwood Storage construction: Value: $90,000.
· Sunset Manufacturing construction: Value: $80,000.
· Tamm Photography construction: Value: $62,000.
. Total new commerciallindustrial construction: $659,000
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Commission Participation:
St. Joseph EDA representatives participated in the Stearns County Economic Development Partnership
and the Minnesota Department of Transportation 1-94 Corridor Study.
Goals for 2002-2003:
During 2001, the EDA developed a 2002-2003 Strategic Plan with assistance from Jeff Schlingman of the
SCEDP. Following are Goals and Objectives for Commercial/Industrial and Community Development.
Commercial/Industrial Goals
=> Provide for commercial and industrial development mutually beneficial to the City and St.
Joseph Township by identifying areas that will accommodate parl\ing, storage and
expansions.
=> Cooperate with St. Joseph Township in the development of an orderly annexation plan.
=> Provide for the development of industrial park areas that are equipped with City service and
suitable transportation access to accommodate industrial growth.
=> Effectively manage growth areas and assess the development costs and suitability of
providing the needed services to those area, reference the annexation plan.
=> Encourage the high technology businesses and other special industrial uses that do not put
an undue strain on the City's infrastructure and public services.
=> Require businesses to adhere to environmental standards and City zoning codes,
=> Plan for and provide guidance to the City regarding municipal services that encourage and
promote industrial and commercial growth.
=> Explore financial opportunities and incentives that will encourage commercial and industrial
development.
=> Improve current industrial park area and provide options for additional industrial growth
options.
=> Effectively promote the community as a place to do business.
=> Assess the feasibility of extending infrastructure to development areas in a cost effective
manner.
=> Continue to enhance and sustain development activities in the Central Business District.
=> Research the feasibility of a downtown parking facility or area.
=> Ensure public utilities are capable of handling expansion plans and development as it occurs
in commercial and industrial areas.
Community Develonment Goals
=> Strengthen relationships and cooperation with Federal, State, development, municipal and
educational organizations.
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=> Diversify and enhance the housing opportunities in the City of St. Joseph.
=> Research and assist in the development of municipal administration facilities.
=:> Continue to enhance the relationship with local organizations and assist municipal
commissions in assessing community development.
=:> Ensure all development is compatible to the area's transpol1ation framework.
=:> Ensure that the public infrastructure is capable of handling the implementation of the
annexation plan and orderly growth of the City.
=:> Implement beautification and redlwelopment plans for the City and Central Business District.
Commercial/Industrial Obiectiveti
=:> The EDA will actively encourage and recruit commercial and industrial development that
helps sustain the economic vitality and quality of live for the City.
=:> The EDA will approach and negotiate the future development of the industrial park area and
provide financial resource information for the project.
=:> The EDA will enhance the Central Business District by implementing a parking plan and
create a redevelopment district to assist in the retention of the Central Business District.
=:> The EDA will actively work with the Planning Commission to assess the commercial and
industrial zones of the community to ensure development occurs in the appropriate areas,
serviceable with water and sewer.
=:> The EDA will develop financial resources for the community and area businesses to assist in
commercial and industrial development and retention, such as the creation of a Community
Development Revolving Loan Fund.
=:> The EDA will study and provide options for additional industrial development areas, utilizing
the annexation plan for guidance.
=:> The EDA will develop a marketing plan for commercial and industrial growth by using the
City's brochure, community profile and Internet options.
=:> The EDA will work jointly with business prospects to ensure that environmental standards
and City infrastructure capabilities are being addresses and met.
=:> The EDA will promote and secure financial incentives for business prospects for the
community.
=:> The EDA will develop a Public Finance Policy to be adopted by the City Council to aid in
development activities and make sound decisions. Within the policy, a set of priorities and
benchmarks will be establish that a prospect, at a minimum, must meet in order to receive
public assistance.
=:> The EDA will be an active partner with organizations such as the St. Cloud Area Economic
Development Partnership, Quad County Network, 5t. Cloud APO, and other organizations
that can assist with the economic development of the community.
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=> The EDA will be an active partner with the City Engineer, Planning Commission and City
Council to assist with economic development issues and planning.
Community Deve/onment Obiectives
=> The EDA will assist City Officials in creating a link between Federal and State organizations
that can financially assist the community in development activities.
=> The EDA will actively work with housing subdivision developments to ensure compliance with
City ordinances and possible utilization of EDA powers to assist with the development.
=> The EDA will assist the construction of a municipal administration center by using the tools
authorized by the State, City Council, and EDA Board of Directors.
=> The EDA will serve as an asset to the Planning Commission by providing expertise to
planning and zoning activities and assist in the future revisions of the Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Ordinances (i.e. implementation of the Orderly Annexation Agreement,
Transportation System, and water and sewer services to development areas).
=> The EDA will develop a redevelop plan and creation of a Redevelopment District for the
Downtown and Central Business District to promote the vitality of the downtown and address
the parking issues.
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25 Collcge AVCIlUC NW
P.O. Box 668,
St. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7201
Fax: 363-0342 DATE: December 28,2001
CLERK! MEMO TO: Mayor Hosch, City Council Members, City Administrator Weyrens
AmlINISTRATOH /~~r\ ~
Judy WeyrcIls FROM: Jo~ñíï" F~ust & Cynthia mith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
MAYOR RE: Economic Development Authority Annual Report- 2001
Larry 1. Hosch
COl;NCILORS In accordance with the 81. Joseph EDA Establishing Resolution, the EDA is required to submit an
Bob Loso annual summary of the previous year's activities to the City Council in January,
Cory Ehler Attached is a copy of the 2001 Annual Report of the St. Joseph EDA. If you have any questions
Kyle Schneidcr on the report or projects, please feel free to contact us at 952-758-7399, or an EDA member.
Alan Rassicr