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Home My WebLink About[03d] Project UpdatesCITY OF ST. JOSEPH WVW. cityo(stjoseph. com DATE: November 17, 2010 3. Gateway/Walz Concept Planning — CSAH 2. Just a quick follow up on the request for EDA participation in concept planning for the Walz/Gateway property concept planning effort. As you recall the EDA authorized participation at a $1,000 level (after project completion /invoicing and providing City/EDA is able to use all products for marketing purposes) for concept planning. Agreements with planning consultants are being executed with project commencement expected this year. 4. CSAH 2 Construction. The County's contracted assessor for right of way acquisition for this project is wrapping up his work on this project. We continue to exchange information on a weekly basis. 5. CEDS CIP Projects. The SCAEDP has requested an itemized list of local projects considered for inclusion in CEDS information. Please find attached a tentative list of projects which I submitted on behalf of the EDA based on previous discussions, goal setting, and planning. If adjustments are desired we can reflect those on a local webpage. The deadline was very quick and fell between EDA meetings. Page 14 of 27 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator Judy Weyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith- Strack Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: Project Updates Al Rassier Background: Councilors Following are a couple of project updates for your information. Steve Frank Bob Loso 1. Farm to School Program. I've had several phone conversations with the School Renee Symanietz Nutritionist from Winona Public Schools about the genesis of the District's successful Dale Wick farm to school effort. I'd like her to share information with the EDA so as to further clarify the potential 'facilitator role the EDA could perform. She is available for a EDA conference call on Dec. 15th after 3 p.m. She has an extremely interesting perspective Carolyn Yaggie- and is a valuable resource as we continue planning for some sort of introductory Heinen meeting. FYI, she was exposed to the concept of a farm to school program during a Ken Jacobson 'speed dating' type event which matched local food producers, processors, distributors, Al Rassier and end - users. It was organized by a local land stewardship program with participation Tom Skahen from the EDA and Mn. Extension Office. Dale Wick 2. Kay's Kitchen. The property boundaries have finally been clarified for the former Cedar Street abutting Kay's Kitchen. The City Council will soon be considering a limited easement vacation request. The City Engineer's Office has clarified the property is under City control vs. County control. The resolution of this issue so allow for furthering our landscaping /beautification efforts for the NW quadrant of the CSAH 75 /College Avenue intersection. Tanya Finken is still very interested in working with the City to soften the intersection. 3. Gateway/Walz Concept Planning — CSAH 2. Just a quick follow up on the request for EDA participation in concept planning for the Walz/Gateway property concept planning effort. As you recall the EDA authorized participation at a $1,000 level (after project completion /invoicing and providing City/EDA is able to use all products for marketing purposes) for concept planning. Agreements with planning consultants are being executed with project commencement expected this year. 4. CSAH 2 Construction. The County's contracted assessor for right of way acquisition for this project is wrapping up his work on this project. We continue to exchange information on a weekly basis. 5. CEDS CIP Projects. The SCAEDP has requested an itemized list of local projects considered for inclusion in CEDS information. Please find attached a tentative list of projects which I submitted on behalf of the EDA based on previous discussions, goal setting, and planning. If adjustments are desired we can reflect those on a local webpage. The deadline was very quick and fell between EDA meetings. Page 14 of 27 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH w vay.cityofstjoseph.com Action: This is for EDA information only. Page 15 of 27 St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership 110 South 6`h Ave. P.O. Box 1091 St. Cloud, MN 56302 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 5 -Year Local Community Project Survey Name of Agency or unit of government: City of St. Joseph Address: 25 College Avenue North, St. Joseph MN 56374 Telephone: 320 - 363 -7201 Contact Person: Cvnthia Smith- Strack or Judy Weyrens Email: cstrack(dmunicipaldevel2pmentg up.com or jweyrens cityofstjoseph.com Website: www.cibLofstjosgph.com I. Project Description: Please provide a description of each of your projects prioritized below, with Project 1 being the highest priority project, and Project 5 being lowest. Please be as specific as you can with your description, including how projects will benefit your community and the region as well as any job retention or creation opportunities. Project l: Name of Project: Extension of utilities to new minor arterial (CSAH 2 to CSAH 3) Location (City and County): St. Joseph, Stearns Description: Stearns County is constructing a new minor arterial roadway segment in the City of St. Joseph. The segment will open areas adjacent to Interstate 94 for commercial and industrial development. Property owners are willing participants in development. Utility installation would be repaid overtime as development occurs. Estimated Project Investment: $3 million Project Readiness (list year of planned start date): 2011 to 2012 Project 2: Name of Project: Construction of .5 mile collector street. Location (City and County): St. Joseph, Stearns County Description: Extension of collector roadway from existing segment of road to areas adjacent to new CSAH 2 and Interstate 94 and guided for commercial and industrial development. Estimated Project Investment: $500,000 Page 16 of 27 Project Readiness (list year of planned start date): 2011 or 2012 Project 3: Name of Project: Extension of utilities to business park. Location (City and County): St. Joseph, Stearns County Description: Extension of water /sewer /storm sewer and roadways to 52 acre business park that is pre - platted and bank owned. Estimated Project Investment: 2.5 million Project Readiness (list year of planned start date): Immediate. Project 4: Name of Project: Location (City and County): Description: Estimated Project Investment: Project Readiness (list year of planned start date): Project 5: Name of Project: Location (City and County): Description: Estimated Project Investment: Project Readiness (list year of planned start date): II. Who are your community's go -to persons for economic development/business rapid response? 1. Name: Cynthia Smith - Strack Title: EDA Director Phone Number: 612 - 232 -7399 Relationship to City: Consultant 2. Name: Title: Phone Number: _ Relationship to City: Please Return to: Kylie Wojahn k.woj ahn(&scapartnership.com 320 - 656 -3801 CEDS Capital Projects Community Survey Page 17 of 27