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Home My WebLink About[06h] Grant Request Petters • CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityof stjoseph.com DATE: October 24, 2012 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator Judy Weyrens FROM: Joanne Foust&Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: BFA Grant Application: Collegeville Companies for Mill Stream Village Richard Schultz Councilors Background: Steve Frank Jon Petters, Tom Hartmann and John Weitzel of Collegeville Companies have submitted the Bob Loso attached application to the Business Facade Architectural Grant Program for $540. The Renee Symanietz applicants are seeking funding to assist with the installation of a sign for Mill Stream Village to Dale Wick be installed at the corner of Callaway Street and College Circle. EDA The total project cost is estimated at$1,080. Larry Hosch Doug Danielson Following are eligibility guidelines: Steve Frank Tom Skahen 1. All work must be done on the exterior of the building/property and/or result in a Dale Wick publicly visible improvement. NOTE: The proposed work would be on the corner of the lot. 2. All work done must be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the Downtown Revitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. All required permits must be obtained. Work shall include the correction of any known exterior building code violations. NOTE: The proposed sign is NOT located in the Downtown. It is in a residential area. 3. Work in progress or performed prior to project approval will typically not be eligible for funding unless the EDA finds significant underlying purposes for work beginning prior to project approval. The sign is not yet installed. 4. Funds may be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors and/or site landscaping, other than sod or seed, resulting in a publicly visible improvement and for actual construction costs related to an approved improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. NOTE: The funds are not for the items noted above. 5. Signs are eligible for this program but must be in connection with a facade improvement' roject. NOTE: The application is for a sign, without other façade improvements, but as a part of a larger residential project. 6. The following types of property are not eligible: Please note this is for a residential building; however the applicants have noted there are "Cottages with Services" • „ft CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityo(stjoseph.com • Tax delinquent • Special Assessment delinquent • Property in litigation • Property in condemnation or receivership • Tax exempt properties • Exclusively residential buildings • Properties zoned industrial • New construction projects on lots previously undeveloped (redevelopment and/or rehabilitation projects remain eligible) • Property considered non-conforming to the City's Code of Ordinances, unless the proposed improvements are intended to correct all the non- conforming issues. The EDA's 2012 capital allocation included funding for BFA Grant applications and other revitalization efforts. The August 31, 2012 fund balance was $7,160. BFA program oversight and authority for grant approval was delegated to the EDA. Action: EDA review and direction is requested. APPLICATION FOR ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT FACADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM **Please read attached program criteria carefully before completing the application** **Please remember to include photos of your building(s)and/or property as they relate to the types of improvements indicated on onthis application. ** Business Name: .o\ 299L C2A^kcj Y\► fa,i- J '\ S4-6- V l wily Property Address: k L h d � S / S k■&� 1O((- (dm Y \ b . C1-)( c` C \ } r \o c ereal) Business Owner(s): 5or\ C . 9 e •-s Cotk go r. VrebV49,for P Property Owner(s): r` P,..-A e.C -To YV. o.r w.w n.n/I-4N t14- Mailing Address: 15 S -L Phone Number: 2 2 3 Fax Number: 3 (o 3 - 4- 40 5 E-Mail Address: C. 0V.g 2n, , C.o\` 'Q9.2 J ■ e_� 1. On the attached page, please identify the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s)and/or property. 2. Based on the proposed improvements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ 1 O 0• 0° s) 9■•■) 4-- r.s�\� . 3. If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate, do you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? - ' `Yes No If No, by what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner 4. If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? Yes No If yes, Please list those concerns: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please provide an accurate and thorough summary of your project. The photographs taken of your building(s) and property will assist in a visual manner to further support your written project description. The Mill Stream Village community. We are applying for this sign grant to help offset the cost of the identifying sign on the property. While part of the project is residential, the Cottages with Services component of the Village has been designated "Commercial" by the City of St. Joseph inspectors(this addresses#6, bullet point 6). The property was previously used as farm land, leased by a farmer from the not-for-profit College of Saint Benedict until we purchased it from CSB for this development.While farm land is lovely in its own right, we are building many high-quality homes that exceed the city's design standards. These new home owners will now be contributing thousands of dollars annually to the city's property tax coffers. The residents will participate in and contribute to the economic vitality of the City of St. Joseph. The complexity and breadth of this development is beyond typical one-home construction. (This addresses#6, bullet point#8). Thank you for your consideration of this request. Based on the description of your project and your motivation for wanting to make these improvements, please place a check mark next to those project preference item you feel your project meets. y Will positively contribute to the City's revitalization/renewal efforts. Will eliminate a blighting influence. Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise. Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1. Building Permits&Inspections Applicant is responsible for obtaining appropriate building permits, per the Building Code and/or City of St.Joseph Zoning Ordinance. In the case of improvements that do not require a city- issued building permit,the applicant must submit the name and state license number of the contractor completing the work and agree to an inspection of the work by a city building official. Grant Disbursement Awarded loan funds will be dispersed to the applicant upon submittal of receipts or invoices for supplies purchased and inspection which certifies the work completed is in accordance with the EDA approval and other city ordinances. Certification City staff or an authorized representative shall have the right to inspect the property to be improved at any time from the date of application upon giving due notice to the owner and to occupants. I/We understand that any intentional misstatements will be grounds for disqualification. I/We authorize program representatives the right to access the property to be improved for the purpose of the grant program and to take photographs of the structure before and after rehabilitation. I/We further understand that I/we will make the final selection of the improvements to be made with the loan funds and that the contract for improvements will be solely between myself and the contractor(s). The administering agency will not be liable for the inadequate performance of the contractor(s). The information on this application is accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the program criteria for the St. Joseph Business Façade Architectural Design Grant Program. Authorized Agent: /77‘43". d Date: Title: Mail or Deliver to: St.Joseph Façade Architectural Design Grant Program, City of St.Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North,P.O.Box 668 St.Joseph MN 56374 s='f Quote Mustang SIGNS & GRAPHICS Date: 10/9/2012 Prepared for: Collegeville Companies Colleen Hollinger Petters 15 Minnesota Street East Suite 104 St.Joseph MN 56374 320-363-7656 The following prices outlined are estimates and are subject to change.This quote is valid for 30 days. Millstream Village 3ft x6ft Double Sided Alumacore 1/4 inch material,aluminum with pvc core. Sign and Graphics Cost$391.50 3ft x 6ft Double ed uminum over plywood 1/2 inch material. Sign and Graphi q$450.00 Brochure Holder Range$45-$124 Time Line for completion 2 weeks from approval. Thank you, Travis Frieler Mustang Signs&Graphics 320-202-9607 s v\. os, , 4 _ sA„\ ,_4, z.2,0, vN6 L ay.." 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