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Home My WebLink About[05c] 2012 BudgetDATE: June 15, 22011 MEMO TO: St. Joseph Economic DDevelopment Authority FROM: CynthiaSSmith-Strack, Municipal Deevelopment GGroup EDA Budgget – 2012 RE: Capital Immprovement PPlans for 20122 Backgroundd The City’s Finance Director, Lori Barttlett has convvened the 20012 budget process. The EDA must submit a preliminary budgget to the Cityy Council for cconsiderationn at budget woorkshop(s) in August. A preliminary bbudget will be adopted andd certified to tthe County in September aand a final buudget to be adopted in December, 20111. Attached is aa worksheet illustrating a ppreliminary buudget for the EDA Fund 150, TIF Fundds, and the Revolving Looan Fund for yyour review aand comment.. Please note the budget illustrates expeenses only and not reveenue. Please also note thee budgets forr the TIF fundds and the Revolving Loan Fund do not feature ittemized expeenses as these budgets aare simply ‘pass through’ and not cappitalized by transfers fromm the Generaal Governmennt Fund. Finally, pleasse note the linne item for staaff and/or proofessional servvices in Fundd 150 mimics that of last year. Council Member Looso has requeested the Cityy seek rfp’s foor EDA consees in 2012. ulting servic This could alter the staff/pprofessional services line ittem. Also attached is a workssheet relating to the EDA’’s Capital ImprovementPPlan for 2012 for Board Member review and conssideration. I’mm also attaching a copy of the 2012 CIPP itemized wworkplan as created in 20009 for your innformation. Reallocationn of SCAEDPP Dues for 20011 As you are aware, the City Counccil declined to participate in the Grreater St. Cloud Area Development Corporationn this year. This means the scheduled dues of $8,000 to tthe former SCAEDP aree available forr reallocation within the EDDA budget. Please be addvised the Reental Housing Working Grooup is meeting with Stearnns County HRRA on June th 29 to discusss process foor applying to DEED for Smmall Cities Deevelopment GGrant. If this wwere to be approved by the EDA/CC there is a posssibility a fee may be charrged to the EDDA (e.g. $2,5000). Action: The EDA is aasked to recoommend a prreliminary buddget for 20122 to the City CCouncil. In adddition, the EDA is askedd to recommeend a preliminnary CIP budget for 2012to the City Coouncil. Finallyy, the EDA is asked to cconsider reallocation of SCAEDP duess. MOTIONS to approve ssuch recommmendations are in order. Ð¿¹» îï ±º íè EDA CIP PROGRAM REQUESTS 2012 1. “LET’S GO DOWNTOWN” REVITALIZATION PROJECT P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 1 of the 2009 CIP request. PC P ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $30,000 in 2012 for initial costs associated with relocation of power/telephone cables. If relocation is not possible, identification of a more visually interesting treatment of overhead wire canopy. Remaining CIP funds would be used to being employing traffic calming devices at the intersection of College Avenue and Minnesota Street providing greater separation between pedestrians and motorists. 2. BUSINESS FAÇADE PROGRAM GRANT OR LOAN P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 2 of the 2009 CIP request. The program would allow a matching grant for façade reconstruction costs and/or installation of landscaping in areas visible from the public right of way. The maximum grant would be $2,000 per business/industrial establishment. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2012 for the redefined BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) projects. 3. CONVERSION OF SINGLE FAMILY STUDENT RENTAL UNITS WITHIN THE CBD TO PARKING &B P URPOSEACKGROUND The College of St. Benedict and St. Johns University are implementing a four-year on- campus residency policy. The policy will result in vacancies in single family detached dwellings currently rented by college students. The City estimates in excess of 100 such units could become vacant. Several of the rental homes are clustered within the Central Business District. The Comprehensive Plan Update (currently on-going) is expected to embrace a need for additional parking and green space within the Central Business District. The pending rental home conversion appears to provide an opportunity for the City to obtain property for conversion to public parking and public parks/trails. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $20,000 in 2012 for the purchase of property within the CBD for public parking purposes. Ð¿¹» îê ±º íè EDA CIP PROGRAM REQUESTS For budget year 2010-2014 “LET’S GO DOWNTOWN” REVITALIZATION PROJECT P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The goal of this effort is to create an identifiable destination area of local and regional interest by promoting a sense of place and ambiance in a united, revitalized and viable core of the City. The effort is framed in the context of a national renaissance in downtowns and re-emergence of traditional neighborhood design driven by a desire to reconnect with the building blocks of community including: shared history, hometown pride, and small town atmosphere. The project has been operational since 2005. One of the core principles of this effort has been long-term endeavor and will continue to be this is a that must be supported by the community and its leadership. Much progress has been made, but a greater portion of the effort remains. As you may be aware, the work group chairpersons discussed moving onto the next phase of this process. A celebration of progress was held and a downtown project work plan prioritization survey was mailed to all work group participants. Results of the survey centered on the following goals: Installation of planters, benches and trees on both sides of the downtown streets. Defining a small, public space possibly incorporating a fountain, an information kiosk, benches, small gathering space, and plantings to address the ‘linger’ deficit. Such an area could provide a respite for shoppers, an area for picture-taking for weddings, public th of July festivities/performances, and an area for holiday displays. space for 4 The EDA has corresponded with Father Feders at the Church of St. Joseph regarding the second goal. Additional discussion is anticipated. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $20,000 in 2009 for the establishment of gathering space(s) within the downtown which may include: benches, a fountain, a kiosk, plantings, etc. The City Council approved $10,000 for 2009. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $35,000 in 2011 for the establishment of streetscape amenities linking the CBD/downtown to the Wobegon Trail Center. Such amenities may include common design elements, banners, directional signage, information displays, public art, and the like. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $30,000 in 2012 for initial costs associated with relocation of power/telephone cables. If relocation is not possible, identification of a more visually interesting treatment of overhead wire canopy. Remaining CIP funds would be used to being employing traffic calming devices at the intersection of College Avenue and Minnesota Street providing greater separation between pedestrians and motorists. PC P ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $30,000 in 2013 for the installation of a connection between both sides of Minnesota Street such as an arch over the alley between Loso’s and the old First State Bank Building and a corresponding feature/arch across the street as envisioned by the Minnesota Design Team’s visit many years ago. Ð¿¹» îé ±º íè EDA CIP PROGRAM REQUESTS For budget year 2010-2014 BUSINESS FAÇADE PROGRAM GRANT OR LOAN P&B URPOSEACKGROUND In 2008 the EDA/Council pursued a pilot grant program relating to enhancing facades within business districts. The goal of the effort was to promote façade and public landscape improvements consistent with design guidelines approved by the City in 2007. The BFA grant program currently provides matching funds up to $1,000 for reimbursement of architectural, drafting, or design services in conjunction with commercial exterior façade improvements and/or landscaping viewed from public rights of way. The BFA grant has generated numerous requests for information, however, only two applications have been reviewed and approved thus far in 2008. Those inquiring about the BFA program indicate their interest would be stronger if the proceeds of the program could be used for actual façade improvements versus architectural services. The EDA would like to convert the program to a matching grant (or loan) for actual façade reconstruction costs, to a maximum of $2,000 per property owner (grant) . The focus of the program in 2009 would be within the Central Business District to leverage “Let’s Go Downtown” efforts. PC P ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2009 for redefinition of the BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) pilot projects. The City Council did not fund any façade grants for 2009. In the event five pilot projects were not proposed for the downtown, the program could be expanded to include existing structures within the commercial area adjacent to Hwy. 75 or the industrial district. P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 2 of the 2009 CIP request. The 2010 requested allocation would shift the program focus from the CBD to the Highway 75 Business District. The program would allow a matching grant for façade reconstruction costs and/or installation of landscaping in areas visible from the public right of way. The maximum grant would be $2,000 per property owner. Program funds not used in the Highway 75 Business District would be offered to owners of industrial buildings or owners of business establishments in the CBD. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2010 for the redefined BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) projects. P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 2 of the 2009 CIP request. The 2011 requested allocation would shift the program focus from the CBD and Highway 75 Business District to industrial districts. The program would allow a matching grant for façade reconstruction costs and/or installation of landscaping in areas visible from the public right of way. The maximum grant would be $2,000 Ð¿¹» îè ±º íè per property owner. Program funds not used in industrial areas would be offered to owners of business establishments within the CBD and the Highway 75 Business District. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2011 for the redefined BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) projects. P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 2 of the 2009 CIP request. The program would allow a matching grant for façade reconstruction costs and/or installation of landscaping in areas visible from the public right of way. The maximum grant would be $2,000 per business/industrial establishment. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2012 for the redefined BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) projects. &B P URPOSEACKGROUND The purpose and background of this item is defined in Section 2 of the 2009 CIP request. The program would allow a matching grant for façade reconstruction costs and/or installation of landscaping in areas visible from the public right of way. The maximum grant would be $2,000 per business/industrial establishment. PC P ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $10,000 in 2013 for the redefined BFA grant program. The CIP allocation would fund five (5) projects. Ð¿¹» îç ±º íè EDA CIP PROGRAM REQUESTS For budget year 2010-2014 CONVERSION OF SINGLE FAMILY STUDENT RENTAL UNITS WITHIN THE CBD TO PARKING AND/OR MINI-PARK P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The College of St. Benedict and St. Johns University are implementing a four-year on-campus residency policy. The policy will result in vacancies in single family detached dwellings currently rented by college students. The City estimates in excess of 100 such units could become vacant. Several of the rental homes are clustered within the Central Business District. The Comprehensive Plan Update (currently on-going) is expected to embrace a need for additional parking and green space within the Central Business District. The pending rental home conversion appears to provide an opportunity for the City to obtain property for conversion to public parking and public parks/trails. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $30,000 in 2009 for: (a) identification of potential parcels suitable for public parking and/or park usage within the CBD, (b) creation of a public parking policy including funding of such a provision, and (c) purchase of first rights of refusal for properties if identified as crucial to the provision of public parking and/or park usage within the CBD. The City Council approved $10,000 for the downtown rental conversions. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $30,000 in 2010 for the purchase of property within the CBD for public parking purposes. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $15,000 in 2011 for the purchase of property within the CBD for public parking purposes. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $20,000 in 2012 for the purchase of property within the CBD for public parking purposes. PPC ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $20,000 in 2013 for the purchase of property within the CBD for public parking purposes. Ð¿¹» íð ±º íè EDA CIP PROGRAM REQUESTS For budget year 2010-2014 EXTENSION OF COLLECTOR STREET – SECTION 9 P&B URPOSEACKGROUND The EDA’s 2008 Work Plan and the updated Economic Development Section of the Comprehensive Plan embrace proactive participation by/between the Planning Commission, Park Board, EDA, and City Council in preparing for the County’s construction of the CSAH 2 to CSAH 3 roadway segment in 2009. The definition of “proactive participation” included discussion of the timing of extension of a collector roadway servicing a future commercial/industrial area within the general area of the new roadway. The subject future collector street is approximately ¼ mile in length and extends westerly from the future N/S minor arterial CSAH 2 roadway. The subject roadway is included in the St. Subject Joseph Transportation Plan and contained within an ‘area of change’ as defined by Roadway the Comprehensive Plan update. The subject roadway will allow the development of shovel ready commercial and industrial nodes developed with easy access and preferential visibility from I-94. PC P ROPOSED ROJECT OSTS The EDA requests $20,000 in 2010 for design of the roadway. . Ð¿¹» íï ±º íè