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Home My WebLink About2004 [10] Oct 20 CITY Of ST. JOSEPH . WW'«'. cityofstjoseph .com 51. Joseph Economic Development Authority Administrator Meeting Notice ludy Weyrens Wednesday, October 20, 2004 3:00 p.m. City Hall MdYor Larry I. Hosch 1. Call to Order. Councilors 2. Approval of Agenda. AI Rdssier 3. Approval of Minutes. Ross Rieke a. September 15,2004. Regular Meeting. Gdry Utsch Odle Wick 4. Financial Report. a. Approval of Accounts Payable. b. Financial Report. 5. Business. . a. Update TIF application - Midnight Haulers. b. JOB Zone Modification Process -Informational Item. c. Amended/Restated Protective Covenants for Buettner Business Park. 6. Director Report. a. Prospect LisUActivity Report. 7. Board Member Announcements. 8. Adjournment. . 2.) College Avcnue North, PO Box 668 . Sdint. oseph, Minnesotd .,6,74 Phone ,2.0,,6,·72.01 I:d x 12.0.,6,.0,42. . This page intentionally left blank. . . J · CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 Present: Chairperson Ross Rieke, Board Members Larry Hosch, Tom Skahen and EDA nominee Ken Jacobson. Absent: Bruce Gohman. Also present: Deb Schmidt, Nancy Sabin, Gary Gullo and Dr. Jerry Wetterling representing the Jacob Wetterling Foundation; Jeff Ramler of SafeShred, Inc.; Robert Strack of Strack Construction; Jerry Hettwer of Hettwer Real Estate Services; Alex Vincent and Jennifer Urban of Midnight Haulers; and Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group. Chairperson Rieke called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 3:05 p.m. Agenda. Moved by Skahen seconded by Hosch to approve the agenda with the advancement of item Sea) to the first agenda item following approval of the agenda. Motion carried 3-0. Oath of Office - Mr. Ken Jacobson. Chairperson Rieke introduced the nominee selected by the Mayor/City Council to fill a vacant EDA Board position as Mr. Ken Jacobson of CMS Autobody. Rieke administered the oath of office to Mr. Jacobson. The EDA congratulated Mr. Jacobson and welcomed him to the Board. · Approval of Minutes. Chairperson Rieke introduced approval of the minutes from the Wednesday, August 11, 2004 EDA meeting. Motion Skahen, seconded by Hosch to approve the August 11,2004 Regular EDA minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0 with Jacobson abstaining. EDA Accounts Payable. Strack provided an overview of the accounts payable and noted banked hours owed to the City by MDG. Motion by Hosch, second by Jacobson to approve EDA accounts payable in the amount of $2,218.70. Motion carried 4-0. Financial Report Strack indicated that financial reports for August were not available due to a staffing change in the City Accountant position. Reports for the months of August and September will be included in the October EDA packet. Revised SafeShred Site/Landscaping Plan. Chairperson Rieke introduced the item and noted the presence of the property owner, Jeff Ramler and the Building Contractor Robert Strack. EDA Director Strack provided an overview of the agenda item noting the landscape/site plan approved by the EDA at its August 11, 2004 regular session had been significantly altered and the amount of vegetation that was proposed had been significantly reduced. Strack, informed the EDA that proposed revisions necessitated further approval by the Board as they altered the status of compliance with covenants applicable to industrial parcels within the Buettner Business Park, Buettner Business Park II and Buettner Business Park III subdivisions. · EDA Minutes - September 15, 2004 Page 1 3 . EDA Director Strack updated the Board on a recommendation forwarded by the Planning Commission which suggested the installation of two shade trees in the side yard at the front building setback line. Strack further indicated staff recommended approval of the revised landscape plan contingent of the following: 1. Reconfiguration of the proposed shade tree/shrub layout to meet the covenant's required thirty-five foot spacing criteria and the addition of four shrubs to the proposed front yard landscaping adjacent to the parking lot; 2. The installation of the required three (3) foot drop in elevation between 15th Avenue and the parking lot or amendment of covenants; 3. A finding that 'as much adornment as possible' has been added to the front of the building'; and 4. The installation of screening to minimize visibility of the overhead garage doors on the north side of the facility from the side yard of the lot directly north of the subject parcel. Robert Strack approached the Board and distributed copies of a second revised landscape plan which depicted the reconfiguration of the proposed shade tree/shrub layout adjacent to the parking lot to meet the covenants required 35 foot spacing criteria further noting the addition of four shrubs to the front yard landscaping (adjacent to parking lot) and the addition of two trees in the side yard near the front building line setback. In addition Robert Strack distributed photos of adjacent developments within Buettner Business Park illustrating the absence of a drop in grade from the street to the parking lot. In addition, Mr. Strack noted the elevations on the Ramler lot were not conducive to the installation of a three-foot drop in grade from the public right-of-way to the parking lot as it would severely compromise the integrity of the rear lot as it . related to storm water drainage/ponding. The EDA Board discussed the requirement for a "three-foot drop in grade from the public right-of-way to the parking lot" as Section 3.02 of the covenants. The EDA noted this standard has been seemingly overlooked in the past or not enforced upon construction. The EDA directed staff to begin gathering signatures for an update of the covenants relative to the elimination of this requirement. The EDA Board also discussed the phase within the covenants requiring 'as much adornment as possible' for the portions of building facades facing public rights-of-way as it relates to pre-cast or cast-in- place concrete construction. The EDA concurred the quality of the choice of construction added to the value of the construction and that the amount of proposed adornment on the front of the building was adequate. Motion by Skahen, seconded by Hosch to approve the revised landscaping/site plan for Safe Shred contingent on (1) the reconfiguration of the trees/shrubs in the front yard in a manner meeting the requirement for a lineal screening adjacent to parking lots (one tree and four shrubs every 35 lineal feet); (2) the addition of two trees along each side yard at/near the front building line and (3) the addition of shrubs adjacent to the overhead doors on the north side of the building. Motion carried 4-0. Presentation - Jacob Wetterling Foundation. Chairperson Rieke introduced representatives from the Jacob Wetterling Foundation (JWF) and noted their desire to present information to the EDA regarding JWF offices in St. Joseph. JWF Executive Director Nancy Sabin and JWF Board President Gary Gullo presented information to the EDA which explained the purpose of the Foundation, the Foundation's budget considerations and possible options for continuing storefront service in St. Joseph. The JWF offers programs and services to the community designed to protect children. The JWF storefront operations in St. Joseph currently cost approximately . $75,000 per year to operate. The JWF is in need of strategies to decrease costs associated with storefront operations in St. Joseph or the facility is in danger of closing. EDA Minutes - September 15, 2004 Page 2 y . Potential strategies identified during the presentation to reduce storefront operational costs included: 1. Receiving assistance from the EDA, civic organizations and/or other community organizations such as rent subsidies, donated rental space or cash donations. 2. Receiving funding assistance from the Central Minnesota Initiative Foundation. 3. Organizing a special event within the community to raise additional funds. 4. Closing storefront operations in St. Joseph. The EDA thanked the JWF representatives for their professional presentation, their service to the community and their desire to remain within the community. Request for Economic Development TIF Assistance - Midnight Haulers. Chairperson Rieke introduced the agenda item. Strack provided a summary of the request to the EDA Board. Midnight Haulers, Inc. is the current tenant in the former VicWest facility at 828 19th Avenue NE. The company is proposing purchase of the building and a 13,500 square foot cold storage expansion. The company has submitted a pre-application for tax increment financing assistance to the City. Eligible uses for economic development TIF proceeds do not include the purchase of buildings or costs for building construction materials/labor. Expenses applicable to site preparation, parking, utility improvements, etc. are eligible uses of TIF proceeds. The company proposed the addition of seven jobs to the community within the next two (2) years, all of which exceed the (City) business assistance policy's required 100% median wage for the job class in the St. Cloud MSA. The proposal is for pay-as-you-go assistance. Total project cost is estimated at $1.22 million with a possible $64,000 available to the project in TIF. Strack provided an overview of the project as it relates to the City's TIF policy noting a need for the . demonstration of a gap in project financing, the need for identification of eligible uses and the need for due diligence in reviewing personal and corporate financial documents in conjunction with a final application submittal, if authorized. The application as evaluated through the TIF 'Report Card' finds the proposed use of TIF a 'good' to 'very good' use of the incentive. Strack alluded to outstanding zoning and building code compliance issues which would need to be resolved prior to formal approval of any form of business assistance. Representatives from the company provided information on the company, its operations and major clients. Motion by Hosch, second by Skahen to recommend the City Council approve the pre-application for pay- as-you go economic development TIF assistance and authorize submittal of the final application and fee conditioned on the prior resolution of outstanding building and zoning code compliance issues and contingent upon the identification of a specific eligible uses of TIF proceeds. Director's Report. A prospect list/activity report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's packet. In conjunction with the Director's Report, Strack updated the EDA on the preliminary 2005 budget. Strack indicated the membership to the Partnership have been included in the preliminary budget and that the Council would like the SCAEDP Executive Director to present information on membership prior to the final budget hearing. Strack also informed the EDA the City Auditor had commented on the revenue stream for the EDA. The Auditor had indicated that either a transfer from the general fund or the institution of the .01837% statutory levy were available as revenue streams for the EDA but not both. It was further noted the .01837% levy would not adequately fund EDA operations. . EDA Minutes - September 15, 2004 Page 3 5 . Board Member Announcements. None. Adjournment Motion by Hosch seconded by Skahen to adjourn. Motion carried 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. . . EDA Minutes - September 15, 2004 Page 4 0 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH . www.cityofstjoseph.com DATE: October 13, 2004 Administfdtor udy Weyrens MEMO TO: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority -':"ìl'\'Ç C~ MdYor FROM: Joanne Foust & Cyñt a Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Ldrry J. Hosch RE: Accounts Payable- September and August & September Financial Reports CoulJcilors AI Rdssier A. Accounts Payable: Ross Rieke Following are Accounts Payable for theEDA's Consideration. Gdry Utsch Payable To For Fund Amount Ddle Wick MDG, Inc. September Econ. Dev. Service 150-46500-300 $2,205.22 Total $2,205.22 Action: - A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable. - B. Financial Report: August and September financial reports for the EDA will be distributed at the October meeting. The reports will consist of: 1. EDA Revenues. 2. EDA Expenditures. 3. Check Register. 4. Fund Balances (Econ Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4 156 and RLF 250). Action: None required. - - 2.) College Avenue North' PO )ox 668 . Sdint. Joseph. Minnesotd )'6,74 Phone 12.0,,6,,72.01 I:d x 12.0.16,.0142. '1 / /"" ~,¿\ Invoice Municipal Development Group Invoice Number: 25562 Willow Lane STJ100104 _prague, MN 56071 . ed States Invoice Date: MUNICIPAL Sep 30, 2004 Voice: 952-758-7399 DeVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. Page: Fax: 952-758-3711 1 Duplicate RECEIVED Sold To: Ship to: OCT 1 1 2004 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH PO BOX 668 ST. JOSEPH, MN 56374 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Customer ID Customer PO Payment Terms ST. JOSEPH Net 30 Days Sales Rep ID Shipping Method Ship Date Due Date Airborne 10/30/04 Quantity Item Description Unit Price Extension 1.00 onthly EDA Contract for 40 1,885.7 1,885.7 ours: 45.75 actual: 9-1-04 (7.0), 9-8-04 (9.5), 9-9-04 (2.5) , 9-15-04 (7.75), 9-22-04 (7.5) , 9-24-04 (3.5), 9-29-04 (8.0) 1.00 ileage 849 miles at $.375 318 . 37 318 . 37 1.00 eimbursable Phone and parking 1.15 1.15 \ . ~ '4ÔIA ' -ih~ Subtotal 2,205.22 Sales Tax Total Invoice Amount 2,205.22 . Check No: Payment Received TOTAL 2,205.22 25562 Willow Lane · NewPrague, MN 56071 · (952) 758-7399 · Fax (952) 758-3711 www.municipaldevelopmentgroup.com · staff@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com 83 CITY-OF ST. JOSEPH · www.cityofstjoseph.com Administrator Judy Weyrens DATE: October 13, 2004 Mayor MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Larry I. Hosch FROM: :1v\·f CL~ Joanne Foust & Cynthia mith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Councilors RE: Update: TIF Assistance -Midnight Haulers, Inc. AI Rdssier Ross Rieke Background: Gdry Utsch At the September 15th EDA meeting the Board reviewed a pre-application for tax increment Odle Wick financing (TIF) assistance submitted by Midnight Haulers, Inc. in conjunction with a warehouse/distribution facility located at 828 19th Avenue NE. After a discussion regarding the estimated amount of available TIF proceeds and the up-front cost to prepare the TIF plan, the EDA recommended the City Council approve the preliminary application contingent upon the identification of specific eligible uses for the assistance. · Update: The applicant withdrew its request for City Council consideration of the preliminary TIF application prior to the October ih Council meeting. - Action: None. · 2.) College Avenue North, PO I) ox 668· Sdint. joseph. Minnesotd lj6'74 Phone ,2.0,,6,.72.01 ¡:dX"2.0,,6,.0'42. Cl . This page intentionally left blank. . . (0 CITY Of ST. JOSEPH · WW"«'. cityofstjoseph .com Administrdtor ludy Weyrens DATE: October 13, 2004 MdYor MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Ldrry I. Hosch FROM: JO~~~fFoust & cynth~ ~~ith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Councilors RE: JOB Zone Modification Process AI Rdssier Ross Rieke Background: Gdry Utsch At the August 2004 regular EDA meeting the Board discussed the pursuit of JOB Zone Odle Wick modification as a means of facilitating future projects within the community. The Board encouraged staff to research the zone modification process as a means of preparing for the potential use of said process in the future. This update is provided for your information, no requests have been received fo date. · Update: The job zone modification process is used when "swapping" or exchanging acres from a current JOB Zone to parcels in another JOB Zone or parcels outside of a JOB Zone. Modifications are only considered if there is a qualified business ready to locate onto the requested parcel(s). Zone modification requests take one to two months to process. For the parcels where acreage will be removed from a JOBZ sub-zone a resolution from an authorized city or township official approving the donation of acreage is required. For the parcels where acreage will be added, resolutions approving the addition from the county, school district and city are required. Attached for your information is a summary of completed JOBZ deals. Types of projects and average hourly wages/benefit values may be of particular interest. Action: This item is for your information only no action is required. · 2.) Collcge Avenue North, PO I) ox 668 . Sdint. joseph. Minnesotd )'6,74 Phone ,2.0.,6,.72.01 I:d x 12.0.,6,.0,42. ) I Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.us/bizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad. Canham@State.mn.us. Mayo Mayo's for-profit Relocation 459 Collaborative medical testing ann Services expanding into building fonnerly occupied by Celestica. Relocation from Rochester. 2 North Branch Andersen Manufacturers plastic Relocation 0 135 $17.50 3/3/04 Corporation extrusion parts for window business. 3 Lake Crystal Northstar Ethanol processing New 30 $14.00 $40,000,000 2/24/04 Ethanol lant 4 Walker Next Innovations Producer and Relocation 10 4 $10.00 3/8/04 distributor of gift shop products. Relocation ITom Bemidji. 5 Walker Stille Havn Hus, Medical/psychiatric New 25 $12.00 3/8/04 Inc care facili 6 Detroit Lakes Quality Tool & Metal stamping Relocation 4 $7.50 $78,000 3/9/04 Machine 7 Morris Prairie Trailers Semi-tractor repair and Relocation 9 2 $9.73 $500,000 3/1 0/04 (KJL, Inc.) new building construction. S Morris Wilkens Manufactures semi- Expansion 25 0 $600,000 3/10/04 Industries tractor trailers 9 Troy Beaver Creek Agricultural trucking Relocation 2 2 $10.00 $100,000 3/18/04 Township Transport operation. Relocation Olivia from Olivia. 10 Albert Lea MF Manufactures wood New 6 $14.00 $2,300,000 3/22/04 Technologies framing using high- tech rocess 11 St. Peter Exceed Expansion of medical Expansion 24 $11.00 $1,100,000 3/22/04 Packaging and specialty packaging business into fonner Onan manufacturing building \ 12 Carlos Quick Attach Manufactures vehicle New 5 $13.80 3/25/04 Township skid steer attachments 3 Owatonna Foam Craft Relocation 10 3 $14.00 $1,000,000 4/1/04 Pack in Department of Employment and Economic Development 1 /2.-- Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. Waste disposal com an 15 Alexandria Industrial metal Expansion 21 5 $8.50 417104 finishin 16 Le Center Electronic $350,000 project New 2 $11. 00 41l3/04 Assembly filling a city-owned Services building vacant since 1999 17 Luverne Total Card Credit card company Move In 150 $9.73 4/14/04 ex ansion 18 Owatonna Phoenix Air Recycled products Relocation 18 10 $14.00 $1,500,000 41l6/04 S stems manufacturer 19 Grand Rapids Schwartz Redi- Concrete mfg & Relocation 2 2 $10.00 $900,000 4/19/2004 Township Mix fabrication Stoney Brook Custom wallpaper Relocation 7 $9.73 $250,000 4/29/04 Paper manufacturer, purchased existing building. Relocation from Twin Cities 21 St. James Perfonnance Metal plating business Expansion 12 18 $9.50 $500,000 5/4/04 Platin 22 Wadena Willis Rubber Manufacturer of rubber Relocation 30 0 $7.50 $150,000 5/6/04 Com an arts 23 Perham Barre10'Fun Food Manufacturer Ex ansion 0 22 $9.97 $13,000,000 5/10/04 24 Le Center Earth Tech Manufacturer recycles New 2 $11.00 51l1/04 Tables (Shetka products turns into Works) countertops & doors, fills empty 24,000 SF building 25 Duluth Goodin Goodin has 9 locations, 7 Relocation 19 0 $9.73 $1,000,000 51l1l2004 Company in MN. Relocating ftom Amended Duluth to Seaway Port 8/26/04 Authority Airpark 26 Crookston First Mechanical New 2 $9.73 -- 5/11104 LLC 27 Kenyon Kenyon Ag Fertilizer business New 2 $10.00 $40,000 51l2/04 Services 28 Fergus Falls Shoremaster Recreational product Relocation 15 $9.96 $1,908,163 51l8/04 manufacturer Pan-O-Gold Bread maker Relocation 5 0 $16.82 $185,432 5/24/04 Northland Machine Shop Expansion 30 6 $10.00 $400,000 5/25/04 Machine Department of Employment and Economic Development 2 L3 Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. Custom closet and cabinet manufcturer Team Industies Expansion 4 $9.00 $350,000 5/27/04 33 Brewster Minnesota Two soybean Move in 0 40 $10.70 $60,900,000 6/2/04 Soybean processing plants. Processors and Move in from South South Dakota Dakota (capital Soybean investment based on Processors data fonn info 34 Little Falls Meyer Relocating call center Relocation 23 10 $12.00 $250,000 6/7/04 Associates ITom within Little Falls Teleservices 35 Rochester Pace Electronics Relocation 10 $9.73 $888,550 6/7/04 Melrose Contract Machining Expansion 14 9 $11.89 6/10/04 Metalworks 37 Albert Lea Larson Move in a distribution Move In 25 $11.00 6/14/04 Manufacturing center ITom Brookings, SD 38 Elmore JD Truck, Inc. Diesel re 5 4 $12.02 $700,000 6/15/04 39 Faribault Sage -- 26 20 $12.00 6/15/04 Electrochromics 40 Wyoming Polaris Industries Minnesota-based Relocation 105 100 $23.80 6/15/04 Township recreational vehicle manufacturer will begin construction in spring on a new research, engineering and testing facility; Relocation from Roseau, MN, Iowa & 41 Albert Lea Profit Pro, LLC Relocation from Relocation 16 16 $11.00 6/17/04 Holland, MN 42 Owatonna Minnesota --- New 4 $14.00 $500,000 6/17/04 Concrete Products Inc. 43 Jackson AgCo AgCo Training Facility New 15 $24.05 $200,000 6/22/04 44 Jackson AgCo Agco Challenger Expansion 67 $15.75 $1,600,000 6/22/04 Facili Department of Employment and Economic Development 3 Jet Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. 45 Jackson Startup manufacturer New of aluminum decking plans 38,000 square- foot plant on 12.56- acre site 46 Jackson Ziegler, Inc. Machinery repair Expansion 16 $27.00 $200,000 6/22/04 facility mainly servicin A Co 47 Long Prairie Impact Technology asset Relocation 2 5 $12.00 $250,000 6/22/04 Technology remarketing company relocating from St. Cloud 48 Long Prairie R-Way Trailers. Truck trailer New 5 $11.00 6/22/04 manufacturer re- startin u Midwest Constructing 4 new Relocation 169 39 $10.00 6/25/04 Construction buildings in the Services Inc. McCaren Industrial Park in Moorhead related to wind energy, manufacturing and technology 50 Albert Lea Trails Service Over the road truck Relocation 10 14 $11.00 $3,400,000 6/26/04 Center maintenance center, Adam is working on Relocation agreement. Relocation from Albert Lea 51 Alexandria SunOptaAseptic L"d lk lqUI soy ml beverages fonnulated Expansion 63 12 $9.00 - 6/28/04 and put into Aseptic $15.00 packaging 52 Avon Columbia Gear Expansion 38 $11.49 $5,000,000 6/28/04 Inc. 53 Fergus Falls Games Builds and Services Relocation 4 1 $9.96 6/28/04 Unlimited arcade e ui ment. 54 LeSueur Control Products Electronic circuit board assembler Expansioning from $11.50 - Chanhassen into Expansion 20 $14.50 6/28/04 former ADC Telecommunications buildin Department of Employment and Economic Development 4 is Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. Manufacturer of snowmobile and 4- wheeler clutch parts Move in 3 $11.00 $0 6/28/04 Move in from Michi an 56 Byron Schmidt Printing Printing company expansion into 50,000 Expansion 1 $14.00 $1,500,000 6/29/04 square-foot building addition 57 Byron Leaf Guard, Inc. Manufactures gutter Expansion 1 1 $14.00 $400,000 6/29/04 su lies 58 Madison Madison Expansion of John Implement Deere Sales and Expansion 17 2 $14-16 $250,000 6/30/04 Service business 9 Moorhead Niemi Manufacturer of grain Enterprises/SM handlign conveyors Enterprises and dust control Expansion 31 3 $10.00 $600,000 7/7/04 systems. On-site ex ansion. 60 Winsted Sportsmans Plus Utility trailer manufacturer. Relocation 5 1 $12.00 $250,000 7/8/04 Relocation from Cokato 61 Fainnont Omega Nutrition Expansioning animal feed nutrition Expansion 4 $12.02 $700,000 7/12/04 manufacturer 62 Fergus Falls Café Favorites Food Manufacturing company with roots in Kansas plans New 0 8 $9.96 $35,000 7/12/04 expansion in west central Minnesota JOBZone 63 New Ulm New UIm Manufacturing Expansion 20 2 $10.50 $375,000 7/12/04 Precision Tool business 64 Pine River Hunt Utilities Research campus for Twp Group developing projects to enhance housing, Relocation (4.5) 5 1 $15.00 $0 7/13/04 healthy living and alternative energy rocesses 65 Staples Olander Tooling Machine shop - Relocation 4 $100,000 7/13/04 Inc. moldin Mille Lacs Wild Processing and Rice Co. distribution of wild Expansion 6 7 $11.00 $1,310,000 7/13/04 rice and wild rice roducts Department of Employment and Economic Development 5 '1& Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. Electric utility. Relocation from Relocation 25 3 $11.00 $1,111,608 7/16/04 Litchfield 68 Parkers AbbeyMoor Medical device Prairie Medical manufacturer Expansion 15 $9.73 $1,182,000 7/19/04 ex ansion 69 Cohasset Rapids Process Repairs industrial Equipment, Inc. paper manufacturing equipment (pumps, rollers) for other Relocation 2 1 $16.00 $450,000 8/2/04 manufacturers. Relocation from Grand Ra ids 70 Winnebago Zierke Built Expanding sheet metal Expansion 18 3 $100,000 8/10/04 .1 Pipestone Manufacturin manufacturer Jandar, Inc. Real Estate Development / 6/16/04 & Property Mgmt will New 0 $9.73 $622,000 8/17/04 construct bldg to be Amended leased to Bioverse, Inc. n New DIm Beacon Expansion 45 4 $10.50 $650,000 8/18/2004 Promotions 73 Austin Hansen Hauling Relo from within Relocation and 14 2 $16.50 $400,000 8/26/2004 & Excavating Austin Expansion Excavation services and local trucking of materials 74 Little Falls Atomic Learning Software training on Relocation and 5 1 $12.00 $130,000 8/30/2004 the Internet. Ex ansion 75 Frazee Frazee Electric Electric construction, Relocation and 8 2 $200,000 8/31/2004 preconstruction expansion services 76 Proctor Thralow, Inc. Production of $10.10 $750,000 9/9/2004 telescopes, compact discs, internet sales of optics, & warehousing of product Relo from Duluth 77 Albert Lea Soymor Lecithin fractionation New 7 $11. 00 $4,000,000 9/13/2004 Coo erative facili Soymor, LLC Biodiesel production New 21 5 $8.00 $18,000,000 9/13/2004 facili Department of Employment and Economic Development 6 Il Completed JOBZ Deals October 4, 2004 OTE: The information provided below is a high level review of completed Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) agreements and, though generally reliable, is for broad informational purposes only. (For example, JOBZ relocations generally also involve a business expansion, and the capital investment, wage data, and job numbers reported in Business Subsidy Agreements (BSA) are usually minimums and actual numbers may be much higher.) For additional information about a specific project, please contact the appropriate JOBZ Contacts, which can be found at: http://www.deed.state.mn.uslbizdev/jobz.htm. For general JOBZ information, contact Brad Canham at 952-346-4006 or Brad.Canham@state.mn.us. 78 10/5/2004 $174,196,753 Total JOBZ as of Total Total Approx. Total Business AvgWage Subsidy & Benefit I Agreements HR . . Department of Employment and Economic Development 7 !ð CITY OF ST. JOSEPH · W~5';', cityofstjosep h .com Administrator JudyWeyrens DATE: October 13, 2004 MdYor MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Ldrry . Hosch ..J\,l/( P è. ~ FROM: Joanne Foust & Cynt la Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group Councilors RE: Buettner Business Park Covenant Amendment and Restatement AI Rdssier Ross Rieke Background: , Gdry Utsch At the September 2004 regular EDA meeting the Board discussed the necessity of updating Odle Wick the Buettner Business Park Covenants to delete the following requirement identified in Section 3.02. LandscapinQ. 'When a parking lot is located adjacent to a public right-of-way, a strip of landscaping shall shield views of parked cars to passing motorists and · pedestrians. Parking lots are required to have a six foot landscaped strip with a minimum threo foot 9."300 drofJ from tho right of way to the parking let. One shade tree and five shrubs are required for every thirty-five (35) linear feet. Sight hazards for passing traffic and employees shall be avoided by prohibiting solid hedges over four (4) feet as a screening material. " The reference to a required minimum three foot drop in grade is proposed for elimination due to the non-compliance of several existing developments and the effect the requirement has on the rear lot elevations. Update: The following Amendment and Restatement of the Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants has been drafted by staff. 'Staff will send notice of the proposed amendment to property owners within Buettner Business Park via certified mail. Action: This item is for information. · 2.) College Avenue North, PO /)ox 668 . Sdint. oseph. Minncsotd ,,6'74 Phone .' , 2. 0 , 1 6 , . 7 2. 0 1 I:d x 12.0.,6,.0'42. /q . AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF BUETTNER BUSINESS PARK PROTECTIVE COVENANTS Buettner Business Park consists of the property legally described as follows: Buettner Business Park Lot 1, Block 1 Lot 1 , Block 2 . Lot 1 , Block 3 Lot 2, Block 3 Lot 1, Block 4 Lot 1, Block 5 Outlot A Buettner Business Park 2: Lot 1, Block 1 Lot 2, Block 1 Lot 3, Block 1 Buettner Business Park Three: Lot 1, Block 1 Lot 2, Block 1 Lot 3, Block 1 (collectively the "Property") The Property is subject to covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in the Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants dated September 23, 1999, recorded September 27, 19999 as document number 925652 in the office of the County Recorder for Stearns County Minnesota (the "Original Protective Covenants"). The property is also subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in the Amendment and Restatement of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants dated January, 2004 and recorded on February 4, 2004 as document number 1099287 in the office of the Stearns County Recorder for Stearns County, Minnesota (the "Amendment and Restatement of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants") and the . covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants 1 SCR 1 of 15 20 . dated July 25, 2002 and recorded July 26, 2002 as document number 1018146 in the office of the County Recorder for Stearns County, Minnesota (the "Amended Protective Covenants"). The Original Protective Covenants, the Amended Protective Covenants and the Amendment and Restatement of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants (collectively the "Covenants") at Section 1.05 provide the procedure for amendment or modification of the Covenants. The procedure for amendment requires execution by holders of seventy percent (70%) of the Property as measured by the square footage of the buildable lots. During the initial ten (10) years of the Covenants, any amendment also requires approval of the Economic Development Authority of the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota (the "EDA"). An amendment is effective when filed for recording with the Stearns county Recorder's Office. The property consists of 2,474,164.44 square feet of the buildable lots. As of the date of this agreement, the Property is owned as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY OWNER Buettner Business Park Lot 1, Block 1 Bliss Direct Media, Inc. Lot 1, Block 2 St. Joe Development, LLC Lot 1, Block 3 Leo and Gloria Buettner Lot 2, Block 3 Leo and Gloria Buettner . Lot 1, Block 4 Leo and Gloria Buettner Lot 1, Block 5 Gary R. Hawkins, as Trustee of the Gary R. Hawkins Revocable Trust and Marjorie W. Hawkins as Trustee of the Marjorie W. Hawkins Revocable Trust Outlot A City of St. Joseph Buettner Business Park 2: Lot 1, Block 1 Leo and Gloria Buettner Lot 2, Block 1 Jeffery P. and Elaine P. Ramler Lot 3, Block 1 BTL Properties, LLC David Mehr, President Michelle Mehr, Vice President Buettner Business Park Three: Lot 1 , Block 1 Rice Builders, Inc. Lot 2, Block 1 Leo and Gloria Buettner Lot 3, Block 1 North Central Truck Accessories, Inc. Timothy J. Ross, President/CEO . 2 SCR 6. of 15 ~, · The ownership of the Property by square footage is as follows: Property Owner Square Footaae Leo and Gloria Buettner 1,082,422.44 Bliss Direct Media 361,983.60 St. Joe Development, LLC 348,480.00 Rice Builders, Inc. 131,986.80 BTL, Properties, LLC 130,680.00 Jeffery P. and Elaine P. Ramler 130,680.00 North Central Truck Accessories 174,240.00 Gary R. and Marjorie W. Hawkins Trusts 113,691.60 City of St. Joseph 56,018.16 (this is not a buildable lot) In excess of seventy percent (70%) of the property owners ("Consenting Property Owners") wish to amend the Covenants. The Consenting Property Owners also wish to avoid any future confusion as to the applicable Covenants against the Property by restating all the Covenants as amended in this Amendment of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants (the "Declaration). This Declaration shall supercede and replace the Original Protective Covenants, the Amended · Protective Covenants and the Amendment and Restatement of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants in their entirety. The Consenting Property Owners own percent ~%) of the square footage of the buildable lots. The EDA has approved the amendment of the Buettner Business Park Covenants by execution of this Declaration. Attached as "Exhibit A" is a listing of certified mailings showing that notice of this Declaration has been given to all property owners. THEREFORE, the Consenting Property Owners and the EDA hereby define, publish and declare the following Covenants against the Property. This Declaration shall supercede the Covenants and shall be binding upon the ultimate recipient of the Property as follows: SECTION I GENERAL TERMS Section 1.01. Nature The protective covenants hereinafter set forth shall be considered as covenants running with the land, be binding on the all persons claiming ownership of the property in the Buettner Business Park and the duration of the covenants will run in perpetuity with the land and facilities, except as stated in Section 1.02. The administration of such covenants will be a responsibility of the EDA, but any party or entity owning any portion of the Property may take any action permitted under · law to enforce these covenants in the event of a violation to another Property Owner. 3 SCR~ of 15 2--2-- · Section 1.02. Term of Covenants. The protective covenants hereinafter set forth shall be considered as covenants on said property, administered by the EDA. for a period of 20 years from the date of their execution. During the initial 10-year term of these covenants, they may be terminated only with the written consent of eighty percent (80%) of the property owners and the consent of the EDA. During the second 10- year term of these covenants, the covenants may be terminated by written action of at least seventy percent (70%) of the Property owners as measured by the square footage of the buildable lots contained within the Buettner Business Park. Thereafter, these covenants will continue to renew annually unless terminated by written action of fifty-one percent (51 %) of the Property Owners, as measured by the square footage of the buildable lots contained within the Buettner Business Park. Section 1.03. Alteration of lot lines. Combination: an owner of adjoining lots may combine lots so as to make the development of a facility more compatible with setback requirements. Such a combination may be subject to the vacation of utility easement and will require approval from the St. Joseph City Council. Upon combination of lots, the multiple parcels which are combined shall be one building lot and not be split thereafter. Subdivision: An owner of a lot may subdivide a lot into two separate parcels, but may do so only by following and complying with the rules and regulations established by the City of St. Joseph Subdivision Ordinance, and so long as each remaining lot, following the subdivision, is at least three (3) acres in size. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated above, the requirement that each subdivided lot be at least three (3) acres in size after subdivision shall not apply to the subdivision of Lot 1, · Block 4 Buettner Business Park and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Buettner Business Park. However, said subdivided lots must comply with the rules and regulations established by the City of St. Joseph Subdivision Ordinance. Section 1.04. AcknowledQement of City. The owners of lots in the Development Park acknowledge that this land is in the City of St. JoSeph and all purchasers and assigns hereafter are given notice that all properties are subject to the regulations and requirements of said City. Section 1 .05. Amendments. This Declaration may be amended or modified by an instrument in writing, executed by the holders of seventy percent (70%) of the Property Owners as measured by the square footage of the buildable lots contained within the Buettner Business Park. During the initial ten (10) years of these covenants, any amendment must also be approved by the EDA to be effective. An instrument executed in accordance with this section shall be effective when filed for recording with the Stearns County Recorder's Office. No amendment or modification to this Declaration may impose additional restrictions on the Property. Section 1.06. Severability. If any part, term or provision of these protective covenants is by the Courts held to be illegal or in conflict with any law of this state where made, the validity of the remaining portions or covenants shall not be affected and the rights and obligations shall be constructed and enforced as if these covenants did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid. Section 1.07. MortQaQes. If any lot is sold under a foreclosure of any mortgage, the purchaser at such foreclosure sale and the purchaser's heirs, successors and assigns shall own such lot, subject to all of the covenants, · conditions and restriction of this declaration. 4 SCR 1 of 15 Z3 · Section 1.08. Dues and Assessments. The owners of lots shall not be obligated to pay any dues in conjunction with the covenants, conditions and restrictions imposed by this declaration. Special assessments may be levied on any lot, by the City of St. Joseph, for public works projects as permitted by law. SECTION II ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Section 2.01. Duties. During the initial ten (10) year term of the covenants, it shall be the duty of the EDA to consider and act upon such proposals or plans from time to time submitted pursuant to Section III and to perform such other duties from time to time delegated to it by these Protective Covenants. Section 2.02. Liabilitv. Neither the City, Owners or the EDA or any officers thereof shall be liable to any owner or association of owners for any damages, loss or prejudice suffered or claimed on account of: a. The approval or rejection of any plans, drawings and specifications, whether or not defective, b. The construction or performance of any work, whether or not pursuant to approved plans, drawings and specifications, c. The development or manner of development of any property within the City; and, d. A violation of these Protective Covenants by another owner. · SECTION III CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Section 3.01. Prior Approval of Structures. No buildings or structures shall be constructed, erected, excavated or maintained upon any lot within the Development without prior review and approval by the EDA of all plans. All plans to be approved by the EDA must be sent or dropped off at the St. Joseph City Hall, St. Joseph, Minnesota. The EDA will review the plans in a timely manner and will approve or deny the plans based on compliance or non-compliance with these covenants. If the EDA has not made a decision within 60-days of the receipt of a completed application, the plans will be considered in compliance with covenants and approved. The plans and specifications shall include a set of drawings which will become property of the City and include the following: 1. Horizontal floor plan and the exterior elevations in relation to the proposed finished grade; 2. A full description of exterior building materials; 3. Parking and landscaping plans subject to Section 3.02 and 3.03, and 4. Outdoor storage sketch indicating the types and quantities of materials to be stored outdoors; the exact area and dimensions of the portion of the site to be designated for outdoor storage; and, the location, type and dimensions of fencing and screening materials to be used to enclose outdoor storage. 5. Other reasonable details that may be requested. · 5 SCR§ of 15 Z¿/ · Section 3.02. Landscapina and Parkina Lot Screenina. All open areas of any site, tract or parcel shall be upgraded to provide proper drainage, and except for areas used in parking, drives or storage, shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs or planted ground cover. It shall be the owner's responsibility to see that this landscaping is maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition after the initial sale by the landowner. All vacant lots, tracts or parcels shall also be properly maintained in accordance to the St. Joseph Weed Ordinance. When a parking lot is located adjacent to a public right-of-way, a strip of landscaping shall shield views of parked cars tgii.~.~~sin~iii~igi!igi~i~!~t~Q.~g~2i~~!~i~Q~;tt~~~~i~g,.lg!~t~~~,~e9:~:i~~~ tO~~Y~,,~....~.i~. foot Ian dscaped strip :~i~lÆ:iii~imjmÎ~1~:~IEI~::Ii~::lliiil;~~.~.&gJ¡¡:IE~m1!l!tlJª¥ìgÐtg1'N~':i:i;tº.;töª··pªr~.iOg One shade tree and five shrubs are required for every thirty-five (35) linear feet. Sight hazards for passing traffic and employees shall be avoided by prohibiting solid hedges over four (4) feet as a screening material. Section 3.03. Landscaped Greenwav. Property owner shall maintain a 10-foot wide greenway adjacent to the drainage and utility easements that abut County Road #133. right-of-way. Within this greenway, trees shall be planted and maintained by the property owner at 35-foot intervals. Trees shall be deciduous and shall be at least two-inch caliper at a point one-foot above the ground surface when planted. Species of trees shall be subject to approval of the EDA. The surface of the greenway and adjacent drainage and utility easements may be sodded or seeded, and shall be maintained as a owed lawn. Automatic underground sprinkler systems designed to provide water to the greenway and easement areas are encouraged, but not mandatory. Section 3.04. Pole Barns. The construction of a pole barn shall be prohibited in all areas of the Development. A pole barn is · defined as a structure, the basic support and framework of which is provided by wooden poles inserted into the ground vertically similar to a telephone pole. Section 3.05. Acceptable Construction Material. All construction of new facilities shall consist of pre-cast or cast tip up concrete walls, concrete block (painted or decorative), post frame/steel frame with a concrete block or poured concrete complete perimeter foundation with frost footings extending a minimum of eight inches (8") above the final grade, and stick built construction. Pre-finished architectural metal panels, with a minimum twenty (20) year manufacturer color-fast warranty, may be used as a construction material, provided the requirements of Section 3.06 are adhered to. Surface painted metal and unfinished metal panels are not permitted as acceptable construction materials. Section 3.06. Exterior Buildina Standards. Buildings in the Development built with the materials defined in Section 3.05 shall require a minimum of twenty-five (25%) of the exterior building finish directly facing streets consist of materials comparable to the list of acceptable materials listed in this Section. Pre-cast or cast in place concrete buildings shall provide as much adornment as is possible considering their exterior finish limitations. Approved Exterior Building Finishes: a. Face Brick b. Natural Stone or Cultured Rock c. Glass d. Vinyl e. Stucco f. Aluminum Lapsiding g. Cut Block · h. Concrete Block (the surface must be treated with an applied decorative texture or material) 6 SCR ª of 15 zcç; · L Other approved decorative siding. Section 3.07. Conditionally Approved Materials. Pre-finished architectural metal panels may be utilized for accent and/or architectural components of a building such as the entry or entry appendage, a required enclosure or screen (unless expressly prohibited by section language) or architectural roofing as an intended designed accent or a mandatory component of a prototype national or regional building program. Section 3.08. Environment. The EDA will request information from property owners such as the proposed use of the lot and siting of the structures. The intent is to encourage uses and designs which protect the environmental quality of the area. SECTION IV ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS Section 4.01. Hazard. Every operation shall be carried on with reasonable precautions against fire and explosion. Section 4.02. Air Quality. Any activity or operation shall conform to Minnesota Rules Chapters 7002-7030 (as may from time to time be amended) relating to air quality standards. Air quality standards apply to the emission of noise, odors, particulate matters, etc. Section 4.03 Glare. · Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking area, sign accent lighting for the main building structure, whether direct or reflected shall be arranged to minimize visibility and not to be visible from the property line. Section 4.04 Waste. All solid waste material, debris or other refuge shall be contained within an enclosure as specified in Section 5.01, Refuse Enclosure. All liquid waste containing organic or toxic materials shall be discharged in a manner described by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Any temporary storage of any such materials shall be contained in an approved manner complying with the state and federal office of Fire Marshal, PCA and agricultural department. Section 4.05 Radiation and Electrical Emission. All activities that emit radioactivity and/or electrical emissions shall be in strict compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Act and Federal Communications Commission. SECTION V SCREENING AND ENCLOSURES Section 5.01. Refuse Enclosure. All· refuse containers shall be kept in a three sided enclosure constructed of a brick, stone, decorative concrete material or a durable material (Le. screened chain link) with a latched gate for the fourth side. A minimum height of five (5) feet for the enclosure will be required. Section 5.02. LoadinQ Dock and GaraQe Entrance ScreeninQ. Loading docks and garage entrances and exits shall be screened to minimize visibility from any · public street and/or any adjacent building structures front or side yard viewing point. 7 SCRZ of 15 ~0 . Section 5.03. Outdoor StoraQe ScreeninQ. Outdoor storage of equipment and materials directly related to the use of the principal building, provided the storage area does not exceed seven (7) times the gross floor area of the principal building and the area is contained within and screened with an eight (8) foot high chain link lathe fence. Outdoor storage and fence setbacks shall conform with the City's Zoning Ordinance regulations. SECTION VI COVENANT ADMINISTRATION Section 6.01. Enforcement. The EDA shall have the authority to enforce the covenants established in the Buettner Business Park. The EDA will have the authority to bring action for specific performance or injunctive relief to enforce any protective and servitude contained herein. Any owner of Property within the Buettner Business Park shall also have the authority to bring an action against another owner seeking enforcement of these covenants. Section 6.02. Restatement. This Declaration is intended to amend, restate and supercede the Original Protective Covenants recorded as document number 925652 at the Recorder's Office, Stearns County, Minnesota; the Amended Protective Covenants recorded as document number 1018146 at the Recorder's Office, Stearns County, Minnesota; and the Amendment and Restatement of Buettner Business Park Protective Covenants recorded as document number 1099287 at the Recorder's Office, Stearns County, Minnesota. . IT WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this instrument on the date set opposite of their signature and have indicated their consent to the amendment and restatement or have withheld their consent as indicated. . 8 SCR ª of .1§ Z,r; . ST. JOSEPH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ST. JOSEPH AUTHORITY BY BY Ross Rieke Larry Hosch Its President Its Mayor BY Tom Skahen Its Secretary DATE: DATE: Consent - Consent Withheld Consent - Consent Withheld ST. JOE DEVELOPMENT, LLC BTL PROPERTIES, LLC BY BY . Michael Gohman David Mehr Its Chief Manager Its President DATE: DATE: . Consent Consent Withheld Consent - Consent Withheld - NORTH CENTRAL TRUCK ACCESSORIES, LEO AND GLORIA BUETTNER INC. BY BY Timothy J. Ross Gloria Buettner Its President BY Leo Buettner DATE: DATE: Consent Consent Withheld Consent - Consent Withheld - . 9 SCR -ª of 15 28 · ELAINE P. AND JEFFERY P. RAMLER GARY R. AND MARJORIE W. HAWKINS BY BY Elaine P. Ramler Gary R. Hawkins, as Trustee of the Gary R. Hawkins Revocable Trust BY BY Jeffery P. Ramler Marjorie W. Hawkins, as Trustee of the Marjorie W. Hawkins Revocable Trust DATE: DATE: Consent - Consent Withheld Consent - Consent Withheld RICE BUILDERS, INC. BLISS DIRECT MEDIA, INC. BY BY Chris Rice Joe Leach Its President Its President DATE: DATE: · Consent Consent Withheld Consent - Consent Withheld - STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _' 2004 by Ross Rieke President and Tom Skahen Secretary of the Economic Development Authority of the City of St. Joseph. Notary Public · 10 SCR 1Q of 15 'í1 . STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _' 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Leo C. Buettner, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he, Leo C. Buettner, executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _' 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Gloria Buettner, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that she, Gloria Buettner, executed the same as her free act and deed. . Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _, 2004 by Michael Gohman, the Chief Manager of St. Joe Development, LLC a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the company. Notary Public . 11 SCR.11 of 15 :50 . STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _' 2004 by David Mehr, the President of BTL Properties, LLC a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the company. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _, 2004 by Timothy Ross, the President of Northwest Truck Accessories, Inc. a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation. . Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _' 2004 by Chris Rice, the President of Rice Builders, Inc. a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation. Notary Public . 12 31 SCR 12 of 15 . STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _' 2004 by Joseph Leach, the President of Bliss Direct Media, Inc. a corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the corporation. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _' 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Jeffery P. Ramler, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he, Jeffery P. Ramler, executed the same as his free act and deed. . Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _' 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Elaine P. Ramler, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that she, Elaine P. Ramler, executed the same as her free act and deed. Notary Public . 13 SCR 13 of 15 32- . STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _, 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Gary R. Hawkins, as Trustee of the Gary R. Hawkins Revocable Trust, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he, Gary R. Hawkins, executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) On this _ day of _, 2004, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Marjorie W. Hawkins, as Trustee of the Marjorie W. Hawkins Revocable Trust, to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that she, Marjorie W. Hawkins, executed the same as her free act . and deed. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss COUNTY OF STEARNS) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of _' 2004 by Larry Hosch, the Mayor of the City of St. Joseph. Notary Public . 14 SCR 14 of.1Q 33 · EXHIBIT A TO AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF BUETTNER BUSINESS PARK PROTECTIVE COVENANTS CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS · · 15 SCR 15 of 15 3i · ~. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. DATE: September 8, 2004 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group RE: Economic Development Activity Report mid-September to mid-October 2004 Municipal Development Group, Inc. has been interacting with a number of prospects throughout the past two months. Following is a summary of activities that have transpired. If you have any questions on any of these or other projects, please do not hesitate to contact us at 952-758-7399. A project number has been assigned to protect the confidentiality of the businesses prospects. Project 01-8: This company originally contacted the city in 2001. Plans for expansion were placed on hold in 2002. A · developer working with the company contacted MDG in June, 2004 regarding the potential for expansion plans in 2005. MDG most recently followed up on September 1, 2004. Project 01-E: This project involves the expansion of a service within the community. MDG has been keeping in touch with the project contact over the past two years. Most recent correspondence occurred on September 1, September 22nd and September 2ih. Project 01-F: This company has been in contact with the EDA regarding potential sites for a commercial business since August, 2001. MDG has forwarded the contact information on a number of commercial sites at various times throughout the previous three years. MDG last followed up with the contact on September 15th and spoke with the project representative on October 6th. Project 01-1: This business originally contacted the City in 2001. In 2002 they noted their project was on-hold. The company contacted MDG again in June of this year requesting information on available commercial sites in the City. MDG has forwarded additional information and remained in contact with this prospect, including by phone on October 6th. Project 01-J: This company owns commercial lease space adjacent to CSAH 75. MDG has remained in contract with this developer over the past several years. MDG spoke with the developer re: lease space remaining and confirmed price on October 6th. . Project 02-L: This project involved the construction of industrial lease space (i.e. incubator space) in the Buettner Business · Park. MDG last followed up with the property owner on September 22nd when the property owner indicated an additional 4,000 s.f. was about to be leased and a 20,000 s.f. expansion of the lease space was being contemplated. EDA Monthly Project Report - mid-September/mid-October 2004 Page 1 35- - Project 02-AA: In August the site plan for this project was approved by the Planning Commission, the covenant review for - this project was approved by the EDA and the development agreement for this project was approved by the City Council. Following those approvals the developer opted to change construction contractors and revise the proposed landscape plan. The revised landscape plan im~acted compliance with the covenants and was placed on the EDA agenda for review at the September 15 h. MDG and the contractor corresponded on numerous occasions including September 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th and 15th. The EDA approved the revised site plan/landscape plan at its September 15th meeting. Project 02-FF: This prospect phoned the City in December of 2001 regarding vacant industrial acreage. MDG has remained in contact with the prospect over the past few years. Late last year the contact indicated a desire to take a 'wait and see' approach toward land acquisition. MDG remains in contract with the prospect occasionally per his request. MDG mailed a letter to the contact on October 6th. Project 03-A: These developers are interested in a large highway commercial development in an area not yet annexed into the City. MDG has been working with them over the past few years. Additional correspondence occurred via phone on September 29th and October 4, 5 and 6th. A meeting was scheduled for October 8th. Project 03-1: This business contacted the City in 2003 regarding available commercial lease space. MDG most recently followed up with a phone conversation on September 1, 2004. This prospect remains interested in working with a local franchisee to establish a presence in the community. Project 03-R: This prospect phoned City Hall in fall of 2003 seeking a one acre industrial parcel with municipal utilities. . MDG has been corresponding regularly with the prospect. MDG most recently followed up on September 22nd when the prospect indicated he had secured a one acre parcel in St. Joseph Township. Project file closed. Project 03-5: This project involves the possible expansion of the industrial acreage in the community. MDG has been working with the property owners on the project since August of 2003. In August project representatives indicated an agreement for sale of the property appeared imminent. The developers last stopped at city hall for maps and information on September 1, 2004. MDG followed up with the property owners on September 22nd. Project 03-U: Inquiry forwarded to MDG on October 1, 2003 regarding a potential commercial development in St. Joseph. MDG followed up on September 8th and 29th. Project 04-8: This developer purchased an industrial lot in the City earlier in the year. The prospect has no immediate construction plans. MDG follows up with the prospect routinely offering to assist as needed. MDG most recently followed up on October 6th. Project 04-D: MDG contacted the owner of industrial acreage within the corporate limits regarding interest in re-subdividing and marketing industrial lots. The property owner expressed an interest in possibly re-subdividing. MDG continues to follow up with the project representative regarding the project. MDG, Strack researched an issue relating to this project and lots sizes and drafted correspondence on the 15th and 29th of September. MDG followed up on October 6th via phone. . Project 04-E: EDA Monthly Project Report - mid-September/mid-October 2004 Page 2 3fi; . Thi~ lead contacted the City in April of this year regarding a retail establishment. MDG forwarded information regarding lease space, demographics, financial incentives, etc. Most recent follow up occurred on September 22"d when a mailing was sent to the prospect. Project 04-F: This prospect contacted MDG in May of 2004 regarding commercial lease space in the downtown area. MDG forWarded information on potential lease space in the downtown on September 22"d following a lengthy phone conversation with the developer. MDG talked with the prospect again on October 6th. Project 04-H: MDG met with a representative on May 26,2004 regarding a building in the downtown. Most recent follow- up occurred on September 15th. The current commercial lessee will be vacating the building upon lease term cessation. The building has been listed for sale. MDG spoke with the project representative on October 6th, A potential sale of the property is reported. Project 04-1: A real estate representative contacted the City in early June regarding a client seeking commercial lease space in June of 2004. MDG forwarded information and has been routinely following up. A phone conversation revealed the lead had not materialized - project closed. Project 04-J: This contact met with MDG on July 21st and requested information for a commercial/service business. MDG most recently followed up on September 1, 2004. Project 04-K: A representative from Project 04-K contacted the City on August 11th regarding office lease space. MDG forwarded information regarding previous inquiries for office space (as authorized for distribution) and . regarding current lease space available. Additional follow up occurred on August 25th. A meeting with project representatives was held on September 1, 2004. Project representatives presented information to the EDA on September 15th regarding their ability to retain a storefront presence in the City. Additional correspondence occurred on September 20th and 22"d and October 6th. Project 04-L: MDG met with project representatives on August 25th regarding potential expansion of an existing industrial facility and the use of TIF to support said expansion. A preliminary TIF application was submitted on September 8th with suppplemental information received thereafter. At its September 15th meeting the EDA recommended the City Council allow the submittal of the final TIF application and escrow. Follow up with the project representatives occurred on September 22"d and September 29th. Project 04-M: This business is currently located in another community and is considering relocating to St. Joseph. Follow up phone conversations occurred on September 15th, 22"d and 23fÔ, MDG met with the project representative on September 24th and spoke with the prospect on October 6th. Project 04-N: This prospect contacted the City in late August seeking a small industrial lot. MDG forwarded information and has remained in contact with the prospect. MDG mailed a letter on October 6th. . EDA Monthly Project Report - mid-September/mid-October 2004 Page 3 3r1 THIS PAGEINTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK . . . 38