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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Administrator
Judy Weyren,
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Richä.d C,dbom.
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Councilors c ," ".
Al Ros:;er, ,.,.
Ross Rieke
Renee Sytndnku_
Dole W.ck
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St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Meeting Notice'
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
3:00 p.m. City Hall
1. Call to Order.
2, Approval of Agenda.
3. Approval of Minutes.
a. February 16, 2005.
4. Financial Report.
a. Approval of Accounts PÆ¡y¡ible.
b. Financial. RepOrt
5. Business.
a. 2005 Business Subsidy Report.
b. Southern Corridor Study Update.
c. Comprehensive Plan Amendmènt for Proposed Expansion of
Joint Annexation Area.
6. Director Report.
a. Prospect List/Activity Report.
7. Board Member Announcements.
8. Adjournment.
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, February 16, 2005
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Present: Board Members Richard Carlbom, Bruce Gohman, Ken Jacobson, Ross Rieke and Tom
Skahen.
Also present: Mr. Monte Eastvold from Northiand Securities, City Administrator Judy. Weyrens and
Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Deveiopment Group.
Chair Rieke calied the regular meeting of the St Joseph EDA to order at 3:02 p.m.
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Agenda.
Chairperson Rieke introduced the agenda. Moved by Jaeobson seconded by Skahen to apptove the
agenda with one change, the movement of item 5(a) to directly following approval of agenda. Motion
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City Hall EDA Revenue Bond Refinancing.
Rieke introduced the agenda item and City Financial Adviser Monte Eastvold. Eastvold steted the EDA
previously issued a revenue bond for the purchase of the current City Hall. Eastvold stated he had
reviewed City/EDA bond issues as rates were very favorable at this time. Eastvold recommended
issuance of revenue refunding bonds in conjunction with the City Hali purchase which would save the
EDA approximately $47,000 over the lifetime of the issue. Debt service savings would commence when
the original revenue bond issue was œlied on December 1,12007. The proposed refunding bond would
not be callable and the term would end on December 1,2015,
Gohman inquired as to whether the refunding made sense for only the City Hali or if the EDA bond issued
for the maintenance facility should be refunded as well. Ëastvold indicated refunding of the City Hali
issue made sense financially, but not the maintenance facility issue. Gohman confirmed proposed
refunding issue was not œllable.. Eastvoid concurred, the issue will not contain a call date and therefore
can not be prepaid.
Motion Skahen, Second, Carlbom to Approve EDA Resqlution 01-05, A Resolution Approving the
Issuance of Public Project Revenue Crossover Refunding Bonds Amount of $650, 000.
Rieke inquired as to whether anyone had comments/questiohs regarding the motion. Strack inquired as
to the ability of the City/EDA to sublease the facility should circumstances lead to the reloœtion of City
Hall prior to the end of the bond term. Eastvold noted sUblea$ing should be an option, but the City should
confirm that with legal counsel. Administrator, Weyrens stated the. current EDAlCity lease agreement
allows subleasing of the facility as an alternative. i
Motion carried 5:0.
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Motion Gohman, second Carlbom to approve contract with Northland Securities for the issuance of public
project revenue crossover refunding bonds. Motion caffied 5:(1
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EDA members executed required resolution and agreement a~ directed by Mr. Eastvold.
Approval of Minutes. i
EDA Chair Rieke noted the minutes from the January meeting were included in the packet
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Motion Gohman, seconded by Skahen to approve the January 19, 2005 Regular EDA minutes with the
correction of one typographical error on page one (change ¡nearly'to 'newly'in paragraph 12). Motion
approved $0.
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EDA Accounts Payable.
Rieke introduced the topic. Strack provided an overview of the accounts payable for January 2005 in the
amount of $1 ,939.34.
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Motion by Car/born, second by Skahen to approve EDA accounts payable. Motion camed 5-0.
Financial Report.
Rieke introduced the agenda item. Strack provided an overview of the financial reports for January.
Motion by Gohman, second by Jacobson to approve January financial reports. Motion œmed 5-0.
EDA Project Prioritization.
Chairperson Rieke introduced the item. strack noted that EDA Board Members attending the January
meeting had completed worksheets for prtoritizing EDA goalslwork items. Strack noted the number one
priority identified related to proactive participation in the expansion of the joint annexation agreement with
St. Joseph Township. Other priortties included promoting commercial and industrial developments that:
maximize the return on city investments in public facilities, expand employment opportunities and diversify
the tax base.
Gohman suggested the EDA review maps of the proposed expanded annexation area as a means of
recommending to the Planning Commission and City Council where certain future uses may make most
sense. Staff directed to distribute maps (parcel, tapa and orthophoto if available) with March packet for
discussion/recommendation of Mure land uses.
Update: Southern Collector Corridor Study
Rieke introduced the agenda item. Strack provided an overview of her participationflnteraction in a
technical advisory committee (TAC) which was established in conjunction with a corridor study being
facilitated by the engineertng firm WSB. Strack noted an initial TAC meeting was held on February 8'" at
the City offices.
Strack noted the purpose of the TAC is to twofold: (1) To act as a conduit for brtnging information to the
group represented and (2) to brtng information from the group represented to WSB.
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items discussed at the initial meeting included: (A) Data Collection: WSB indicated they were in need of
technical data including digital parcel and contour data. In addition WSB is suggesting traffic count
analysis for the intersections of Minnesota Street and College Avenue; Minnesota Street and Fourth
Avenue and Minnesota Street and Sixteenth Avenue, (B) Project Need and Purpose: The project
needlpurpose is to select a preferred alternative, obtain environmental clearance and reduce traffic on
Minnesota Street. (C) Alternative Identification and Screening: Initial alternatives discussed included a
Minnesota StreetlCSAH 2/Field Street intersection and alternative accesses to 1-94. Significant
discussíon occurred as to whether or not the alternatives were mL...tualty exclusive. The alternatives v..i1!
be presented to the pubiic at an open house where interested individuals will be able to meet informally
and personally.with representatives fromWSB to provide input TheTAC suggested that prtor to the
open house that a means of evaluating the alternatives be formulated so the pubiic is aware of wha1
criteria they should employ when reviewing the altematives. The TAC will revisit that issue at a meeting
on March 9th. The open house is expected to be scheduled shortly thereafter. (D) Schedule: WSB
indicated a preferred alternative should be arrived at by the end of July. The remaining six months of the
study will be prtmarily concerned with environmental analysis and the designation of the corridor on an
officiai map.
Rieke indiœted he was concerned about Jade Road in the future. Rieke stated that at some point in the
future he could realistically foresee additional intersections whether or not those intersections adhered to
access spacing crtterta. Rieke include additional full intersections with tnterstate 94 in his statement
Rieke further noted the EDA represented commerciallindustriai interests and reminded EDA members to
be mindful of downtown business owners. Rieke stated that one goal should be to make it easy for
people to get where they want to go, especially if that is downtown.
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· Jacobson stated the downtown should be a walkable area. Skahen added that for the downtown to be
successful it had to become a place of destina1ion. Carlbom stated tha1 in his opinion the purpose of the
southem collector should not be to move people from population centers in St. Joseph to businesses in
Waite Park or St. Cloud. Strack to attend the next TAC meeting on March 9th.
Riverbats Project Update.
strack noted EDA staff continue to work with Mr. Sutherland in achieving his goals for a site for a new
baseball complex. Over the past month staff has provided technical assistance relating to a petition for
annexation and a request for rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment The annexation petition and
request for rezoning/comprehensive plan amendment will be before the Planning Commission and City
Council in March.
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Director's Report.
Strack referred to the prospect listiactivity report outlining communication with various contacts that was
included in the EDA packet. .
Board Member Announcements.
Gohman noted he attended the St. Cloud Area Economic DJvelopment Partnership meeting earlier in the
day. Gohman stated representatives from Sl Cloud Hospital and Health Partners/Abbott Northwestern
presented information to the Partnership regarding the promotion of facilities that coincide with the current
system. '
Adjournment
Motion by Skahen, seconded by Gohman to adjourn. Motion ,camed 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Administrðtor
J"dy Weyrens
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MEMO TO:
FROM:
March g, 2005
Sl Joseph Economic Development Authority
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Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
Moyor
RE:
R;chord C,rlbom
Accounts Payable - February 2005
December Financial Report
Cound!ors
At R-ässier
Ross R.ieke
Renee Sym:mietz
Dole W.ck
A. Accounts Payable:
Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's cons,deration.
Payable To For
MDG, Inc. February Econ. Dev. Service
St. Cloud Econ Devl Partnership - Dues I
Total
Fund
150-46500-300
150-46500-433
Amount
$ 2,052.94
$ 7,500.00
$ 9,552.94
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Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable.
B. Financial Report:
February financial reports for the EDA are following The reports consist of:
1. EDA revenue to date.
2. EDA expenditures to date.
3. Check Register for February.
4. Fund Balances (Econ Dev, 150, TIF 1-3,155, TIF 1-4156 and RLF 250).
It is noted the City Auditor (KDV & Assoc.) will be auditing the cities 2004 account the week of
March 21~. The following will be included in the audit: Econ Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4 156
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A MOTI~}'iq, order to ;¡ifiJ.Þve the financial reports.
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2, College Aven"e North, DO Box
Phone 120,6,.7201
668 . So·nt. Joseph, Minnesoto ,6174
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INVOICE
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
25562 WILLOW LANE
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071
952-758-7399
FAX: 952-758-3711
mdg@bevcomm.net
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City of St. Joseph
. Attn: Judy Weyrens
City Administrator
PO 668
SI. Joseph, MN 56374
Invoice Date 03-03-05 I Payment Terms: 30 days T Customer ID #:STJ05ED
Project October Economic Development Services
See attached detail
Amount: $1,750.0 Monthly' contract fee-35 hrs
$ 302.944 748 miles x .405
$2,052.94
Code to: 150-46500-300 for general EDA
Remit To: Municipal Development Group, Inc.
25562 Willow Lane
New Prague, MN 56071
Dates-EDA
February 02, 2005 EDA Office Hours 8.00 hrs. C.Strack
February 08, 2005 Meeting with Developer 2.50 hrs C.Strack
February 09, 2005 EDA Office Hours 7.00 hrs. C. Strack
February 16, 2005 EDA Office Hours & EDA Mtg . 7.25hrs. C, Strack
February 23, 2005 EDA Office Hours 7.50 hrs. C.Strack
Total February, 2005 32.50 hours
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Total MDG, inc. 2005 Hours through February, 2005 = 63.0
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Thank youl We appreciated the opportunffy to worlr with you!
Check No.
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EDA Report
February 28, 2005
2005 YTD February ,2005
Account Descr Budget 2005 Amt YTD Amt Balance
FUND 150 Economic Development '$0.00
E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $0.00 $700.00
E 150-46500-151 Workers Compo $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00
E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00
E 150-46500-300 Professional $27,000.00 $1,939.34 $2,1'96.86 $24,803.14
E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $4,000.00 $0.00 '$0.00 $4,000.00
E 150-46500~304 Legal Fees $1.000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
E 150-46500-321 Telephone $1,200.00 $28.97 $56.97 $1,143.03
E 150-46500-322 Postage $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
E 150-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 150-46500-331 Travel & $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00
E 150-46500-340 Advertising $1.000.00 $0.00 :$0.00 $1,000.00
E 150-46500-433 Dues & $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00
E 150-46500-582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 '$0.00 $300.00
E 150-46500-587 Special Projects $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 150-46500~700 Mise $0.00 $0.00 '$0.00 $0.00
FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $9,568.31 $9,8'53.83 $34,146.17
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FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) !
E 155-46500-300 Professional $935.00 $0.00 $0.00 $935.00
E 155-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 15546500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00
E 155-46500-600 Debt Service - $8.097.62 $0.00 $0.00 $8,097.62
E 155-46500-611 Bond Interest $10.622.94 $0.00 $0.00 $10.622.94
.55-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
F 55 T¡F 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.56 $0.00 $0.00 $19,705.56
FUND 156 TIF 14 S1. Joe Development $0.00
E 156-46500-300 Professional $4,900.00 $0.00 $4,900.00
E 156-46500-304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 156-46500-327 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 156-46500-340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00
E 15646500-600 Debt Service ~ $28,199.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,199.00
E 15646500~611 Bond Interest $21,381.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,381.00
E 156-46500-620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 S1. Joe Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $0.00 $54,530.00
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
E 250-46500-304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 250-46500-490 Revolving Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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$118,235.56 $9,568.31 $9,853.83 $108,381.73
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EDA Revenues ·
February 28, 2005
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SOURCE SOURCE Deser Budget Rev Revenue Balance of Budget
FUND 150 Economic Development
31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
31050 Tax Increment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
34150 TIF/MIF DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
34151 lOB DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
36210 !nterest Earnings $0:00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
39201 Transfers from Other $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00%
FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $0.00 $44,000.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
31050 Tax Increment $19,706.00 $0.00 $19,706.00 0.00%
39201 Transfers from Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,706.00 $0.00 $19.706.00 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-481. Joe Development
31050 Tax Increment $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00%
34150 TIF/MIF DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
34151 lOB DEPOSIT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $54.530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
33130 Federal Grants-Community $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
36210 Interest Eamings $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
36212 CDAP Loan Interest $0.00 $100.89 ,$100.89 0.00%
39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds $0.00 $672.60 -$672.60 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $773,49 ~$773.4g 0.00%
$118,236.00 $773.49 $117,462.51 0.65%
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. EDA Expenditures
February 28, 2005
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OBJ OBJ Deser Budget Exp Expense Balance of Budget
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FUND 150 Economic Development
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
103 Legislative Bodies $700.00 $0.00 $700.00 0.00%
151 Workers Compo Insur. Premo $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 0.00%
200 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 0.00%
300 Professional SelVices $27,000.00 $2,196.86 $24,803.14 8.14%
303 Engineering Fee $4.000.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 0.00%
304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
321 Telephone $1.200.00 $56.97 $1,143.03 4.75%
322 Postage $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 50.00%
327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
331 Travel & Conference Expense $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 0.00%
340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
433 Dues & Subscriptions $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 100.00%
582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $300.00 0.00%
587 Special Projects $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
700 Mise $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $44,000.00 $9,853.83 $34,146.17 22.40%
FUND 150 Economic Development $44,000.00 $9,85l83 $34,146.17 22.40%
FUND 155 TIF'1~3 Borgert (SKN)
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority $d.oo
300 Professional Services $935.00 $935.00 0.00%
327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 0.00%
600 Debt Service ~ Principal $8,097.62 $0.00 $8,097.62 0.00%
611 Bond Interest $10,622.94 $0.00 $10,622.94 0.00%
620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
.PART 46500 Economic Development $19,705.56 $0.00 $19,705.56 0.00%
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700 Mise $0.00 $d.oo $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 49301 Transfer to other Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $19,705.56 $d.oo $19,705.56 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St.Joe Development
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority
300 Professional Services $4,900.00 $0.00 $4,900.00 0.00%
304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
327 Tax Increment Certification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
340 Advertising $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 0.00%
600 Debt Service - Principal $28,199.00 $0.00 $28,199.00 0.00%
611 Bond Interest $21,381.00 $0.00 $21,381.00 0.00%
620 Agent Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $54,530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00%
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FUND 156 T!F 1-4 St Joe Deve!opment $54.530.00 $0.00 $54,530.00 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund !
DEPART 46500 Economic Development Authority ,
304 Legal Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
490 Revolving Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
DEPART 46500 Economic Development $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$118,235.56 $9,853 83 $108,381.73 8.33%
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EDA Check Register
February 28, 2005
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CHECK # Search Name Comments FUND DEPART Amount
035427 MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP eda contract 150 46500 $1,939.34
035439 TOS METROCOM telephone 150 46500 S28.97
035495 ST. CLOUD ECON DEV PARTNERSHIP 2005 Membership 150 46500 $7,500,00
035498 STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES #1 0 stamped 150 46500 $100.00
$9,568.31
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Administrdtor
Judy We)"ens
Date:
March 9, 2005
Memo To:
EDA Board Members
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Richoid C,rlbo"RE:
Memo From:
Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
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2004 Business Subsidy Reporting
Councilors
AI Rossier . Background: ,
Ro Ri k Cities with populations over 2,500 are required to 'submit annual reports to the Department of
R;, ss ~ e . Employment and Economic Development detailing the status of loœl business 'subsidies' issued.
nee ymometzThe reports are due by April 1" of each year.
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MDG, Inc. has completed the annual business subsídy report for fiscal year 2004. A copy of the
report is attached. The report details the progress of the beneficiary (in this case VicWest
SteeVJenysis) toward job creation and wage goals upon which the business subsidy was
conditioned. '
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VicWest was required to create a minimum of seven permanent full-time equivalent employment
positions at a wage level of at least $10/hour (exclusive of benefits) within two years of the date the
benefit (TIF) was issued. I
The Vice President of Finance for Jenysis certified to'the City that the wage/job goals have not only
been met but exceeded. As itemized in the report to DEED a total of 12 new employment positions
paying not less than $10.00/hour were created and 3j positions were retained. The t~~ge goals
were met pnor to the two-year deadline specified In the TIF agreement. . .
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Minnesota Business Assistance Fonn - Prin1 Fonn
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Grantor Name is: City .of St. Joseph
Date Finalized: 3/212005 9:26:00 AM
Grantor ID: 4326
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Section 1 Grantor Infonnation
1. Name of grantor (funding entity): City of Sl Joseph
2. Name of person completing this form: Cynthia Smith-Strack; Econ. Devl. Consultant
3. Street Address: 25 College Avenue North
4. City: Sl Josel~h
5. Zip code: 56374
6. <:ounty: Stearns
7: Phone number: 3203637201
8. Fax number: 3203630342
9. E-mail address:cstrack@munic~~aldevelopmentgl.Oup.com
10. Is the person who should receive the MBAF different from the-person in Question 2? No
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11. Classification of grantor (If grantor is entity created by govelnrnent agency, please indicate affiliation. For
example, a city EDA would check "City Government"): City go~emment
12. Has your organization held a public hearing on and adopted criteria for awarding business subsidies in
compliance with Minn. Stat §116J.994? : Yes, prior to 2005
Hearing Date: 10/21/1999
Year Criteria Submitted: 2000
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13. Has your organization signed any agreements to award a business subsidy or financial assistance from
August 1, 1999 through December 31, 2004, unless goals have 'been achieved and reported in a previous filed
MBAF that is required to be reported under Minn. Stal §116J.993 and §116J.994?: Yes
Section 2 Recipient Information
14.Name of business or organization receiving subsidy or finanCial assistance: VicWest Steel/St. Joe
Development,. LLC
15.Address where business subsidy or financial assistance will be used.
Street Address: 600 15th Avenue
City: Sl Joseph
State: MN
Zip Code: 56374
16,Does the recipient have a parent corporation? : Yes
If yes, indicate name and address of parent corporation below. If more than one, indicate uWmate owner.
Name of Parent Corporation: Jenysis/Magnatrax
Street Address: 1000 North Chase Drive: Suite 203
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City: Goodlettsville
State: TN
Zip code: 37072
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17.1ndustry of recipienfs facility: Manufacturing
18.Did the recipient reloœte as a result of signing this agreement? No
19. What would the recipient have done without business subsidy or financial assistance? : Remain at previous
location, but expand
Section 3 - Agreement Information
20, Total dollar value otbusiness subsidy or financial assistance: $ 380000
21. Date agreement signed: 7/24/2002
22.Benefifdate.(lndicate the date the recipient re.ceives the business subsidy orimprovemenls were finished,
equipment was placed into service, or the recipient occupied the property, whichever is earJier.): 1/31/2003
23, Does the agreement provide a business subsidy or one of the four typ"'..s of financiat assistance (see Question
#25) required to be reported? : Business subsidy
24. If the agreement provided a business subsidy: please indicate the type(s) by entering a total dollar value for
each type: --
TIF or other tax reduction or deferral value:$380000
26. If the assistance included tax increment financing, please indicate the type of TlF district: Economic
development
27. Are any other grantors providing a business subsidy or financial assistance to the same project? : No
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Section 4 - Goals and Public Purpose Identified in the Agreement
28, Minn. Stat. §116J.994 requires that business subsidy and financial assistanceagneements state a public
purpose. Which of the following public purposes were stated in the agneement? (Check all that apply.) :
Creating high-quality job growth
Job retention
29. The agreement must have included a1least one of the following types of goals. Indicate the Target Attainment
Date and whether All noals were attained for an. noal included in vour anneement :
. Type of Goals II Target Attairunent Dates II ALL Goals attained'? I
Specific wage and job goals to be attained within 2 years l111112005 II Yes 11
30. For each of the following wage categories, indicate the job creation goals and/or retention goals ste1ed in the
agreement and the average hourly value of any employer-provided health insurance goals for those jobs. (Only
indicate job creation goals in full-time equivalents if you are unable to separate goals by full- and part-time
positions. )
No hourly wage-level goal:
o - Full time job creation
o - Part-time SeasonallTemp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
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Hourly Wage less than $7.00 (excluding benefits):
o - Full time job creafion
o - Part-time SeasonaliTemp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
Hourly Wage of $7.00 to $8.99 (excluding benefits):
o - Full time job creation
o - Part·time SeasonalfTemp. Job Creation
0- FTE (only if goals not stated as FT/PT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
Hourly Wage of $9.00 to $10.99 (excluding benefits):
0- Full time job creation
o - Part-time Seasønalrremp. Job Creation
7 - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
HoutlyWage of $11.00 to $12.99 (excluding benefits):
o - Full time job creation
o - Pârt-time Seasonalrremp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if gOals not stated as FT/PT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
Hourly Wage of $13.00 to $14.99 (excluding bene.fits):
0- Full time job creation . .
o - Part-time Seasonalrremp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FT/PT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
Hourty Wage of $15.00 and high",r (excluding benefits):
. 0 - Full time job creation . .
o - Part-time Seasonalrremp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
31. For each of the following wage œtegorles.indicate the. number of actual jobs cneated and/or retained since
the benefit date and the actual hourly value of any employer-provided health insurance for those jobs. (Oniy
indicate jab creation in full-timê equivalents if you are unable to separate goals by full- and part-time positions.)
Hourly Wage less than $7.00 (excluding benefits):
o - Full time job creation
o - Part-time SeasonalfTemp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention . . 0
Hourly Wage of $7.00 to $8.99 (excluding benefits):
o - Full time job creation
o " Part-time Seasonalrremp. Job Creation
0- FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
o - Job Retention
Hourly Wage of $g.OO to $10.99 (excluding benefits):
6 - Full time job creation
1 - Part-time Seasonalrremp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FT/PT) Job Creation
5 - Job Retention
3.14 - Hourly value of health insurance
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Hourly Wage of $11.00 to $12.99 (excluding benefits):
1 - Fult time job creation
o - Part-time Seasonal/Temp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
4 - Job Retention
3.14 - Hourly value of health insurance
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Hourly Wage of $13,00 to $14.99 (excluding benefits):
2 - Full time job creation
o - Part-time SeasonallTemp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
14 - Job Retention
3.14 - Hourly value of health insurance
Hourly Wage óf $1-5.00 and higher (excluding benefits):
4 - Fult time job Cl"eation
o - Part-time Seasonal/Temp. Job Creation
o - FTE (only if goals not stated as FTIPT) Job Creation
8 - Jób Retention
3.14 " Hourly value of health insurance
32. Has the recipient achieved all goals and fulfilled all obligations stipulated in the agreement? : Yes .
Section 5 - Recipients Failing to Fulfill Obligations
33. During the period January 1, 20041hrough December 31, 2004, did your organization have any recipients who
failed to report as required by Minn. Stat §116J.993 and §116J.994? No.-
34. Did your organization have any recipients who failed to achieve any goals or fulfill any other obligations under
an agreement signed on or after January 1, 2004, that were required to be fulfilled by the time of this report? No
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Memo To: EDA Board Members
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Memo From: Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
RE: Update: Southern Collector Corridor Study
Background:
As the EDA is aware a technical advisory committee (TAC) has been appointed to work with WSB on
a southern collector corridor study. The purpose of thè T AC is to twofold: (1) To act as a conduit for
bringing information to the group represented arid (2) to bring information from the group
represented to WSB. The EDA is represented on the TAC by Strack. Other TAC members
represent: the Council, Steams County, MnDOT, ,St. Cloud APO, College of St. Benedict, St.
Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph Township, City Engineer's Office, Public Works Department, City
Administration and the business community.
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The latest TAC meeting occurred on March 9th. The TAC discussed the impact of future iand use on
transportation in the southern portion of the City; ;the development of standardized criteria for
evaluating aiternatives presented in the study; and, the convening of an open house to receive public
input on the proposed altematives. '
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A brief update on the agenda items follows:
1. Data Collection:
2, Project Need and Purpose: The project needipurpose is
3. Alternative Identification and Screening:
4. Schedule:
Summary of meetings to date:
Action:
This item is for your information no action is required.
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Memo To:
EDA Board Members
Administrator
Judy Weyrens
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Memo From: Joanne Foust and Cynthia,Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
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Update: Southern Collector Corridor Study
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Ma'~r ~
'Background: ,
Richord Carlbom As the EDA is aware a technical advisory cOmmittee (TAC) has been appointed to work with WSB on
a southern collector corridor study. The purpose of the TAC is to twofold: (1) To act asa conduit for
Councilors bringing information to the group represented and (2) to bring information from the group
AI Rossier represented to WSB. The EDA is represented on the TAC by Strack. Other TAC members
Ro R k represent: the Council, Steams County,' MnDOT, St. Cloud APO, College of St. Benedict, St.
ss Sle e . Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph Township, City Engineer's Office, Public Works Department, City
Renee ymometz Administration and the business community. 'I
Ddle Wìck ,
The latest TAC meeting occurred on March 9ft¡. The TAC discussed a mission/purpose statement
and considerations for the project and the impact of future land use on roadway. The next ineeting
will be held on Tuesday, April 13th. Meeting topics will include the development of standardized
criteria for evaluating alternatives presented in the study and the convening of an open house to
receive public input on the proposed alternatives. A brief update on discussion at March meeting
follows: ' !
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1. Purpose of study: "To construct ~ new east-west collector in the southern portion of st.
Joseph to provide safe and efficient traffic movement. for existing and pioposed
developments." Proposed additions the statement of purpose included an option 1 for no-
build; a reference to supporting the economic and social health of the communitY"1' and, a
reference to the function ofthe roadway on a regional scale.
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2. Considerations for study: (Italics a~eproposed add-ons)
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o Accommodate development in the St. Joseph area.
o Provide appropriate collector spacing for the urbanizing area.
o Improve access to the campus of the College of St. Benedict.
o Improve connection and transit service between College of St. Benedict ,and S.
John's University. I ., I
o Provide meaningful routes ;to areas of concentrated local business establishments
and residential neighborhoods.
o Finds ways of minimizing social and environmental impacts.
o Consider appropriate levels' of access for approved concepts.
o Determine whether or not tlJere is a need for a southwest collector.
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3. Future land use: future land use' concepts and areas guided to future land uses were
discussed as they impact the local and region transportation network.
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Action:
This item is for your information no action i~ required.
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Location
District Thirteen includes all of the identified joint annexation area within the southwest quadrant of the
City. The boundaries of this district encompass annexation areas in St. Joseph Township south of CSAH
2Ieast of 1-94 and west of CSAH 121. '
Existino Uses/Features
Existing land uses within this district are primarily low density residential and agricultural. Other
predominant features in this district inciude the some areas of wetlands and some tree massings,
generally located on the perimeter of wetland communities. i Soil studies indicate soil types may pose
moderate to severe limitations to development.
Recommendations
1. Recommended future land uses within District Thirteeh include:
a. Single-family residentiai development within areas contiguous to existing urban locations.
b. Park/open space. .
c. Tiered higher intensity uses such as commercial and high density residential adjacent to
CSAH 2. A reserve strip for highway cominercial directly adjacent to the roadway is
suggested. ,
d. Tiered commercial and higher density reside~tial or Planned Unit Developments adjacent
to CSAH 121. '
}- Implementation: City Council, Planning Commission, Park Board and City Administrator.
2. Implement design standards for highway business facilities in order to enhanceCSAH 2 as a
quality entry paint to the City of Sl Joseph from Interstate 94.
}- Implementation: Pianning Commission, EDA, Ci~ Administrator and City Council.
3. Create a new zoning classification to accommodate cOmmercial uses adjacent to CSAH 2, CSAH
121 and other collector streets.
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}- Implementation: Planning Commission, EDA, Cit}i Administrator and City Council.
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4. Medium density residential developments bordering commercial areas should be encouraged as
they will aliow for a smooth transition between commercial/industrial and residential uses.
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}- Implementation: Planning Commission, City Administrator and City Council.
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5. Future residential development driveway access points directly onto CSAH 2 and CSAH 121
should be curtailed. .
}- Implementation: City Engineer, Planning Commission, City Council and City Administrator.
6. The City should consider implementing a frontage ro:'d system in areas expected to develop as
commercial adjacent to CSAH 2 and possibly adjacent to the CSAH 121 and the intersection of a
collector street.
}- Implementation: City Engineer, Planning Commission, City Council and City Administrator.
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7. The City should study the ultimate roadway width required to support traffic from the 1-94/CSAH 2
interchange to Sixth Avenue NW (I.e. two lane vs. four lane roadway).
}> Implementation: City Engineer, Planning Commission, City Council and City Administrator.
8. The City should work with MnDOT to determine the feasibility of constructing a full interchange
with 1-94 at Jade Road or CSAH 138. If it is determined an interchange is feasible at either
location, land use pattems adjacent to Jade Road or CSAH 138 should be adjusted accordingly
to protect the future roadway corridor and land uses adjacent to them.
}> Implementation: City Engineer, Planning Commission, City Council, MnDOT and City
Administrator.
9. Future pedestrianlbicycle trail constructions and linkages should be provided as a means of
promoting alternative transportation methods.
}> Implementation: City Engineer, Park Superintendent, Park Board, Planning Commission,
City Council and City Administrator.
10. Promote the continued existence of woodlands and open space within the district.
}> Implementation: Park Board, City Council, Planning Commission and City Administrator.
11. In the context of regional transportation planning which has been discussed in previous planning
district recommendations: The City should conduct a feasibility study including an environmental
assessment with participation by the City and public entities to determine the merit of extending
CSAH 213 south and east to connect with 121 as a means of bypassing the Highway 75 corridor,
reducing truck traffic within the heart of the City and providing an eastlwest collector street in the
southem portion ofthe City.
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}> Implementation: Public, City Engineer, Stearns County, Planning Commission, City
Administrator and City Council.
12. The City and the Township shouid work together to monitor the amount of vacant lois available as
a means of avoiding excess lot quantities, partially developed subdivisions and 'leap-frog' type
developmenis.
}> Implementation: St. Joseph Town Board, Planning Commission, City Administrator and City
Council.
13. As this district further develops emphasis should be placed on retaining the small town nature of
the community. Generous parkland facilities, open space areas, preservation of natural
amenities, tree plantings and trail amenities should be emphasized.
}> Implementation: City Council, Planning Commission, Park Board, Sl Joseph Township
Board and City Administrator.
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Chapter 4 Page 33
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14. The City shall continue to promote attractive residential environments that offer a broad choice of
housing options including diverse life-style housing options, sizes and values. Future single-
family residential housing types shouid be of diverse types and include affordable, market rate
and executive homes. '
~ Implementation: Planning Commission, Sl Joseph Township Board, City Council and City
Administrator.
15. If an area is platted as part of a larger development project, the City should require the devéloper
to submit a ghost plat (build out plat) of the entire development.
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City Council.
City Administrator, Planning Commission, St. Joseph Township Board and
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16, The City and the TownshiplJoint Annexation Board should review proposed developments within
the District to determine: .
a. Impact on existing and future transportation facilities,
b. Existing and future surface water management systems, .
c. Adequacy of park facilities within the proposed development,
d. Appropriateness of the proposed use(s), .
e. Adequacy and quality of proposed sanitary sewer and water facilities; and,
f. Sufficient æpacity is available within proposed sanitary sewer and water facilities to
service the proposed development. .
~ Implementation: City Council, Planning Commission, Park Board, Township BoardlPlanning
Commission, City Engineer, City Administrator and Park Superintendent. Consultation with
andlor approval by: Stearns County, and Environmental Services/Soil & Water Conservation
District as appropriate.
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M UN I C I P A'L
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
DATE:
March 9, 2005
MEMO TO:
Economic Development Authority
Joanne Foust & Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal' Development Group
FROM:
RE: Economic Development Activity Report mid-January to mid-February 2005
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Municipal Development Group, Inc. has been interacting with a number of prospects throughout the past
three and a half yea~. 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.
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Proiect 01-E:
This project involves the expansion of a service within the comn\unity. MDG has been keeping in touch with
the project contact over the past three and a half years. The latest contacts with the prospect occurred on
February 16'", 23'" and 24'" and March 2"", 3'" and 9'". 1
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Proiect 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 contect with this prospect, most
recently on by phone on February 2"' and 23'" and via email on March 9'".
Proiect 02-R: ,
This contact owns a business in the area and is currently leasing space. !n 2004 the developer entered an
agreement to purchase an 8+ acre industrial site in the City. The developer is not prepared to undertake
deveiopment on the parcel at this time. MDG continues to remain in contact with the prospect most recently
on February 23'" via email. i
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Proiect 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 yèars. Follow up and discussion continues on
a routine basis. MDG most recently followed up with this lead o~ February 23"'.
Proiect 03-1: ,
This lead contacted the City in search of 5,000 s.1. of retail space to lease. MDG, Inc. remains in contact
with this prospect, most recentiy on February 2"' and with a phone call on February 23"'.
Proiect 03-S: I
This project involves the potential development of additional platted industrial acreage with a full compliment
of municipal services. EDA staff met with development representetives, the City Administrator and City
Engineer on February 16'". Issues affecting this project will b~ discussed at the St. Joseph staff meeting on
March 16th.
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Proiect 03-U:
Inquiry forwarded to MDG in October 2003 regarding a commercial development in 51 Joseph. MDG, Inc.
remains in contact with the prospect regarding the project. Most recent contact occurred via email on
February 16~ and March 9~.
Proiect O4-D:
MDG contacted the owner of industrial acreage within the corporate limits regarding interest in ne-subdividing
and marketing industrial lots. The property owner has expressed an interest in possibly re-subdividing. Most
recent follow up occurred with the property owner by phone on February 23".
Proiect O4-F:
This prospect contacted MDG in May of 2004 regarding commercial lease space in the downtown area.
MDG remains in contact with this prospect with the latest follow up occurring on February 2nd, 16" and 23"
and via email on the March 9".
Proiect 04-H:
This project involves an historic building in the downtown which recenUy changed owners. MOO met with the
new property owner's representative on February 2"' to discuss how potential rehabili1ation related to
imagelambiance in the downtown corridor and financial incentives potentially available to the project
Additional follow-up occurred on the project on February 9". On February 16" another one of the co-owners
phoned MDG and requested a meeting on February 23". The meeting was held on the 23" as scheduled.
The project involves façade and interior rehabilitation. MDG retrieved historical photos of the building,
scanned and emailed them to the developer on February 23". MDG sent a follow up email on March 9".
Proiect 04-K:
A representative from Project Q4CK contacted the City in August regarding office lease spece. MDG
forwarded information regarding previous inquiries for office space (as authorized for disbibution) and
regarding current lease space available. MDG remained in contact with the development representative
during their search for lease space. MDG was informed on February 16" that 04-K has found sui1abte lease
space in do""ntown. Confirmed by project contact. Project ciosed.
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Proiect O4-M:
This business is currenUy located in another community and has committed to relocating to st Joseph. Staff
follows uf with the contact on a weekly/bi-weekly basis as needed. MDG spoke with project contact on
March 2" and 9". A purchase agreement has been drafted and presented to property owners. A petilion for
annexation and request for rezoning/comprehensive plan amendment related to this site will be presented to
the Planning Commission and City Council in April.
Proiect O4-N: '
This business owner contacted the' City in September 2004 regarding available industrial acreage. MDG
representatives have met with the prospect on a few ocœsions and remains in contact with the prospect
andlor the associated project (i.e. O4-D) on a regular basis, including February 2nd, 9" and 23'" and March
9th.
Proiect 04-0:
This prospect contacted MDG in November 2004 requesting information on existing commercial lease space
and vacant acreage available for purchase. MDG remains in contact with this prospect including most
recenUy February 23"'. This prospect has indicated he has been contacted by Project 01-1 re: potential lease
deal.
Proiect 04-P:
This prospect contacted MDG in November to review applicable zoning standards, the process for rezoning
and site plan review and redevelopment TIF for a parcel in the northern portion of the City. Also discussed
redevelopment tax increment financing. Most recent follow up occurred on February 23"'. This prospect
contacted MQ(; on February 24" noting that they had purchased a building in Albany and that they fen the
realtor for a local facility did not take them seriously. The prospect thanked the City for their interest
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assistance and continued follow-up.
Joseph.
They hope to someday expand their business to another location - St.
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Proiect 04-0:
This prospect contacted the City in December 2004 regarding a possible redevelopment proJecl MDG
followed up after the meeting including most recently on February 23"'. Project contact indicates a purchase
agreement was not executed after further research showed devalopment would not be cost effective.
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Other. I
MDG is part of the TAC for the southem collector street corridor study. MDG represents the EDA and will act
as an information conduit between those facilitating the study and the EDA.
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MDG has been asked to provide active leadership in the formation and facilitation of a downtown
redevelopment committee. .
MDG prepared and submitted business subsidy reports to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development. MDG is working on MIF progress report which is ¡due (also to DEED).
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